Care, Cleaning and Storage
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Coat the axles lightly with axle grease.
Drain fuel system completely or add fuel stabilizer to prevent
fuel from gumming up during extended storage period.
While engine is still warm, drain the oil from the engine.
Refill with fresh oil of the recommended grade.
Clean external surfaces, engine and cooling fan.
Remove spark plug, pour one ounce of SAE 30 oil into spark
plug hole.
Plug hole and pull the recoil starter slowly to distribute oil
evenly in cylinder head area.
Reinstall spark plug.
Transport unit to a suitable storage location. If you have
chosen to use a fuel stabilizer and have not drained the fuel
system, follow all safety instructions storage precautions in
this manual to prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition
of gasoline fumes. Remember, gasoline fumes can travel to
distant sources of ignition and ignite, causing risk of
explosion and fire.
If there is any possibility of unauthorized use or tampering,
remove the spark plug and store it in a safe place before
storing the tiller.
Be sure to plug the spark plug hole to prevent foreign
material from entering.
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Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage.
WARNING:
Do not store tiller in an unvetilated area where
fuel fumes may reach flame, sparks, pilot lights or an ignited
object. Drain fuel outdoors away from any ignition sources.
Use only approved fuel containers.
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CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT
Turn off engine. Wait until engine is cool.
Remove spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug.
Tip the tiller forward. Block the tiller in position so that
it rests on the engine mount and the tines are exposed.
Remove all debris, string, wire, and other material that
may have accumulated on the axle between the inside
set of tines and the seal on the transmission housing.
Place the tiller back to an upright position.
Replace spark plug wire.
