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Owner’s Manual
COMPACT TILLER AND CULTIVATOR
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M-F 8-5 CST
FIGURE 18
STORAGE
PREPARE FOR STORAGE
Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage. Read
your engine manual for detailed instructions on preparing the
engine for storage.
1. Protect tines and tine shafts from rust:
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Coat the tine shaft lightly with axle grease.
2. Drain fuel system completely following engine manufac-
turer’s instructions or add fuel stabilizer to prevent fuel
from gumming up during extended storage period.
3. While engine is still warm, drain the oil from the engine.
Refill with fresh oil of the recommended grade.
4. Clean external surfaces, engine and cooling fan.
5. Remove spark plug, pour one ounce of SAE 30 oil into
spark plug hole.
6. Plug hole and pull starter cord slowly to distribute oil
evenly in cylinder head area.
7. Reinstall spark plug.
8. 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 and storage precau-
tions 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.
9. If there is any possibility of unauthorized use or tampe-
ring, remove the spark plug and store it in a safe place
before storing the unit. Be sure to plug the spark plug
hole to prevent foreign material from entering.
plug. Oil level should be up to the bottom of the fill plug
opening on most engines.
3. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to
engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use.
CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.
3. Remove all vegetation, 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.
4. Replace spark plug wire.
LUBRICATION
Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts is critical for
proper care and maintenance. Oil the moving parts using a 30
weight oil.
