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Servicing the Tiller
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The following information will help you make the necessary
checks and perform the procedures required to follow the
normal care recommendations made for your tiller unit . If
you prefer, your local authorized dealer can make these
checks and perform the required procedures for you .
WARNING
To 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 .
Change belts
1 . Turn off engine . Engine must be cool completely before
proceeding .
Engine Maintenance
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Engine maintenance
Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet
for information on engine maintenance . Your engine
manual provides detailed information and a maintenance
schedule for performing the following tasks:
1 . Check oil level before each use or after every 8 hours
of operation .
2 . Change oil after first 5-8 hours of operation . Change oil
while engine is warm . Refill with new oil of
recommended grade .
3 . Check spark plug yearly or every 25 hours of operation .
4 . Service air cleaner .
5 . Keep engine and parts clean .
6 . Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and
bolts, keep these items tightened .
2 . Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug .
3 . Remove the front belt cover .
• Remove the belt from the engine pulley:
- Remove the four engine plate-to-frame bolts .
- Slightly lift the engine and engine plate as an
assembly .
- Slide the belt free of the engine pulley .
- Remove the belt from the front pulley .
• Install new belt:
- Place belt around transmission pulley in groove .
- Place belt onto engine pulley in groove .
- Place backside of belt around idler pulley and belt
guides .
- Reinstall and tighten four engine plate bolts .
- Slowly pull engine rope and observe belt
movement to verify correct routing of belt .
- Reinstall front belt cover .
4 . Attach spark plug wire .
5 . Follow Operating Instructions- start the engine and
operate the clutch lever .
WARNING
The tines should not rotate with the engine running and the
drive lever not engaged .
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Check or fill engine crankcase
IMPORTANT:
Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You
must add engine oil before starting engine.
1 . Add oil according to engine manual . Do not overfill .
Use a clean, high quality detergent oil . Do not mix oil
with gasoline. Oil level must be full . Check the oil level
by removing oil fill plug .
2 . Always check oil level before starting engine . Refer to
engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use .
Lubrication
Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts is critical for
proper care and maintenance . Oil the moving parts at 10
hour intervals using 30 weight oil .
Clean tine axle shaft
1 . Turn off engine . Engine must be cool .
2 . Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug .
3 . Tip the tiller backward . Block the tiller in position so that
it rests on the upper handle and the tines are exposed .
4 . Remove all vegetation, string, wire, and other material
that may have accumulated on the axle between the
inside set of tines and the seal cover on the
transmission housing .
5 . Tip the tiller back to a level position .
6 . Replace spark plug wire .
