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Chapter 4: Maintaining Your DR ROTO-HOG Premier Power Tiller
This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ensure the best performance and long life of your DR ROTO-HOG
Premier Power Tiller. For Engine maintenance, please refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual that came with your machine. Service
intervals listed in the checklist below supersede those listed in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
Maintenance Kits and accessories are
available through our website at
www.DRpower.com
.
Regular Maintenance Checklist
NOTE:
Consider that the
s
ervice intervals shown are the maximum under normal operating conditions. Increase frequencies under
extremely dirty or dusty conditions.
P
ROCEDURE
B
EFORE
E
ACH
U
SE
E
VERY
8-10
H
OURS
E
VERY
35
H
OURS
Check the Engine Oil Level
▲
Clean the Tines and Debris Shield*
After each use
Check the general condition of the machine, e.g. nuts, bolts,
welds, etc.
▲
Clean Engine Exterior & Cooling Fins
▲
Check the Tines Shear Bolts for wear
▲
Grease the Tines Shaft
▲
Check the Transmission Oil Level
NOTE:
1
st
time 5 to 8 hrs.
▲
Clean Air Filter
▲
Inspect the Tine Drive Belt for wear
▲
Check Tines for Wear
▲
Change Engine Oil
NOTE:
1
st
time 5 to 8 hrs.
▲
Replace Air Filter and Pre-cleaner
▲
Replace the Tine Drive Belt
▲
Replace Spark Plug
▲
*
Cover the Engine Muffler, Carburetor, and Air Filter before using a hose to clean the Tines and Debris Shield.
Lubrication
Your DR ROTO-HOG Premier Power Tiller was lubricated at the Factory. However, periodic lubrication of the Engine and Tines
Shaft is required.
Supplies Needed:
Grease Gun w/General purpose grease
When performing any maintenance, you must first shut off the Engine; wait five (5) minutes to allow parts to cool and disconnect
the Spark Plug Wire, keeping it away from the Spark Plug.
When performing any maintenance, you must first shut off the Engine; wait five (5) minutes to allow parts to cool and disconnect
the Spark Plug Wire, keeping it away from the Spark Plug.
