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Maintenance
• Keep tiller, safety shields and covers, attachments, and accessories
in safe working condition.
• Check clevis pins, engine mounting bolts, and other bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is
in safe working condition.
• To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and secure the
spark plug wire from the spark plug before maintenance.
• Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are toxic.
• Always allow muffler to cool before filling fuel tank.
Lubrication
Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts is critical for proper
care and maintenance. Oil the cables and other moving parts at 10
hour intervals using a SAE30 engine oil.
Checking Transmission Oil
The transmission oil is filled at the factory. Should it require filling
use SAE30 engine oil and fill to top of the reservoir (see Figure 13).
Cleaning the Tine Axle Shaft
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.
3. Tip the tiller backward. Block the tiller in position so that the
tines are exposed.
4. Remove all vegetation, string, wire, and other material that may
have accumulated on the axle between the inside set of tines.
TURN OFF ENGINE AND DETACH SPARK PLUG WIRE.
ENGINE MUST BE COOL.
Engine Maintenance
Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet for
information on engine maintenance. Your engine manual provides
detailed information and a schedule for performing the following:
1. Check oil level before each use and after 8 hours of operation.
2. Change oil after first 5-8 hours of operation. Change oil while
engine is warm. Refill with new oil of recommended grade.
4. Check spark plug yearly or every 100 hours of operation.
5. Service air cleaner.
6. Keep engine and parts clean.
7. Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and bolts.
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WARNING
TRANSMISSION
OIL FILL
Figure 13
