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Maintenance
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Maintenance Schedule
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Before performing any maintenance, turn engine off and remove the wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting
and serious injury.
IMPORTANT:
The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the tiller as instructed in this manual, and only use genuine
replacement parts. The following table lists required periodic maintenance.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TABLE
IMPORTANT NOTES about Maintenance schedule
1. Re-check tightness of all fasteners after first 2 hours of initial use
2. Change engine oil after first 5-8 hours of initial use
3. Change oil every 25 hours if operating under heavy load or in high temperatures
4. Clean air filter every 10 hours if operating under dusty conditions.
Use only GENUINE replacement parts. Other parts may damage the unit or result in injury.
CAUTION
Service Records-
Fill in dates as you complete regular
service
Before
Each Use
After
Every
10 Hours
of Use
After
Every
25 Hours
of Use
After Every
50 Hours of
Use
After
Every
100 Hour
of Use
Before
Each
Season
Before
Storage
See
Note
Below
Check Engine Oil Level,
Fill to Proper Level
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Check Connection of bOTH
Flameout Wire Connectors
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Clean Debris From Unit
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Lubricate All Pivot Points
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Check Fasteners for Tightness
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1
Check Drive Belts
Replace if Necessary
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Check Tines for Wear or Damage
Replace if Necessary
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Check Fuel Line
Replace if Necessary
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Lubricate Wheel Axles
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Check Spark Plug
Replace if Necessary
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Change Engine Oil
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2,3
Clean Air Filter
Replace if Necessary
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4
Replace Spark Plug
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Clean Combustion Deposits from
Cylinder, Piston, and Valves
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WARNING
WARNING
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