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Section
5
Maintenance
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Before Every Every
As
PROCEDURE
Each
10
30
Noted
Use
Hours
Hours
Check engine oil level
•
And every 5
operating hours
Clean engine
•
▲
Check clutch belt tension
•
✝
Check nuts and bolts
•
✝
Change engine oil
•
*
Lubricate tiller
•
Service foam pre-cleaner air filter
▲
(if so equipped)
Service paper air filter
▲
(if so equipped)
Check gear oil level in
•
✝
transmission
Check tines for wear
•
Check air pressure in tires
•
Service spark plug
▲
* Change more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions. Change after first 2 hours of
break-in operation.
✝
Check after first 2 hours of break-in operation.
▲
See Engine Owner’s Manual for service recommendations.
Before inspecting, cleaning or
servicing the machine, shut off engine,
wait for all moving parts to come to a
complete stop, disconnect spark plug
wire and move wire away from spark
plug. Remove ignition key on electric
start models.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in serious personal injury or
property damage.
WARNING
TILLER LUBRICATION
Proper lubrication of the tiller is an essen-
tial part of your maintenance program.
After every 10 operating hours, oil or
grease the lubrication points shown in
Figure 5-1 as described below.
Use a good quality lubricating oil (#30
weight engine oil is suitable) and a good
quality general purpose grease (grease
that has a metal lubricant is preferred, if
available).
• Remove wheels, clean wheel shaft (A,
Figure 5-1) and apply thin coating of
grease to shaft.
• Grease back, front and sides of depth
regulator lever (B, Figure 5-1).
• Remove tines, clean tine shafts (C,
Figure 5-1) and inspect for rust, rough
spots or burrs (especially around holes).
File or sand smooth and coat ends of
shaft with grease.
• Oil the threads on the handlebar height
adjustment screw (D, Figure 5-1).
• Oil the threads on the handlebar attach-
ing screws (E, Figure 5-1).
