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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Click Pin
“A” Tine
Fig. 15
TINE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
All 4 tines should be replaced at the same time because
they will wear evenly through normal use. Work on one
side at a time.
1. Stop the unit and disconnect the spark plug wire.
NOTE: It may be necessary to lay the cultivator back in a
horizontal position on a flat level surface with the
upper handle touching the ground.
2. Remove the click pin from each end of the tine shaft.
Slide the tines off of the shaft (Fig. 15).
3. Clean and oil the shaft.
4. Slide on the new tines with the hubs facing out. The
four tines are market with the letters “A” and “B.”
“B” Tine
Hubs
To prevent serious
personal injury,
always wear heavy gloves when handling
the tines.
WARNING:
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Perform these required maintenance procedures at the
frequency stated in the table. These procedures should
also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require
special tools or skills. If you are unsure about
these procedures take your unit to any non-road
engine repair establishment, individual or
authorized service dealer.
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the
emission control devices and system may be
performed by any non-road engine repair
establishment, individual or authorized service
dealer.
FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED REFER TO
Before starting engine
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel
Check oil Page 9
Page 13
Every 10 hours Clean and re-oil air filter Page 14
First change at 10 hours
Every 25 hours thereafter
Every 25 hours Change oil
Change oil
Clean spark arrestor Page 13
Page 13
Page 17
10 hours on new engine
Every 25 hours
Every 25 hours Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust
Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust
Check spark plug condition and gap Page 15
Page 15
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To prevent serious
injury, never perform
maintenance or repairs with unit running.
Always service and repair a cool unit.
Disconnect the spark plug wire to ensure that
the unit cannot start.
WARNING:
5. Place one “A” tine and one “B” tine onto the shaft.
6. Secure the new tines to the shaft with click pins. It
may be necessary to wash the dirt off the tines and
shaft for ease of removal.