Operator’s Manual
BADGER Front Tine Tiller
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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule
Your rototiller has been designed and produced by the industry’s leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment to provide
you with years of reliable operation. Keeping your tiller in top running condition will prolong its life, and help you obtain optimum
performance. Please read this maintenance schedule, and note the recommended care operating intervals to extend the life of
your unit.
Maintenance Operation
Page
Before
Each Use
50 hours or
Every Season
Check belt tension
16
X
Change forward belt
16
X
Engine maintenance
17, EM
X
X
Check oil level/change oil
17, EM
X
1
Clean tine axle shaft
17
X
X
Lubrication
17
X
EM = See engine manual
1 = Change oil after the first three to five hours of use, then after every 50 hours or every season. Change oil
every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
SERVICING THE ROTOTILLER
The following information will help you make the necessary
checks and perform the procedures required to follow the
normal care recommendations made for your rototiller unit.
If you prefer, your local authorized dealer can make these
checks and perform the required procedures for you.
Important: Use only approved Earthquake® spare parts.
Spark
Plug
Wire
WARNING
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVED AND SECURED FROM
SPARK PLUG BEFORE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT. ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
