GARDENTEC GTT6505, User Manual

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SERVICING YOUR TILLER
AIR FILTER INSPECTION
Unscrew the wing nut , and
remove the air filter cover .
Check the foam element to be
sure they are clean and in good
condition
.
1 .
If the foam element are dirty ,
clean them as described below.
Replace the foam element
if they are damaged
.
2 .
Reinstall the air filter cover ,
and tighten the wing nut securely .
3 .
WING NUT
AIR FILTER COVER
FOAM
ELEMENT
AIR FILTER CLEANING
1. Remove the wing nut and air filter cover .
2. Remove the foam element and separate them.
3. Carefully check the foam element for holes or tears and
replace if necessary.
4. Clean the foam element if they are to be reused
.
A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor , reducing engine
performance . If you operate the tiller in very dusty areas , clean the air
filter more frequently than specified in the
Maintenance Schedule.
Foam element : Clean in warm soapy water , rinse and allow to dry
thoroughly , or clean with a high flash point solvent and allow to dry .
5.Dip the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out all the excess oil .
Operating the engine without an air filter ,
or with a damaged air filter will allow dirt
to enter the engine, causing rapid engine
wear.
SPARK PLUG SERVICE
Disconnect the spark plug cap , and remove any dirt from around the
spark plug area .
An incorrect spark plug can cause engine damage .
1 .
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SERVICING YOUR TILLER
LOCKING NUT
ADJUSTING NUT
Excess oil will restrict air flow through the foam element and may
cause the exhaust to smoke when the engine starts
.
Wipe dirt from the inside of the air filter cover using a moist rag. 6 .
Reinstall the foam element and grommet.Install the air filter cover,
and tighten the wing nut.
7 .
CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT
If drive belt is loosen or the tiller don’t go when throttle lever is 2/3 engaged,
adjusting nut in or out just enough to eliminate free play . Do not overtighten.
Clutch cable should be adjusted. Loosen the locking nut and turn the
REVERSE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
If drive belt is loosen or the tiller don’t go when reverse lever is 2/3 engaged,
Reverse cable should be adjusted. Same way as CLUCH CABLE ADJUST-
MENT when adjusting reverse cable.