100862 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER
MAiNTENANCE
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NOTiCE
The recommended oil type is
10W-30 automotive oil
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1. Place tiller on a flat, level surface.
2. Clean around the oil drain plug to prevent dirt from falling into
the crankcase. Remove oil drain plug.
3. Allow the engine oil to drain.
4. Replace oil drain bolt.
5. Reinstall the wheel.
6. Refill the with engine oil through the dipstick with funnel and
replenish the fuel tank with gasoline.
DRAIN BOLT
NOTiCE
Once oil has been added, a visual check should show oil about
1-2 threads from running out of the fill hole.
If using the dipstick to check oil level, DO NOT screw in the
dipstick while checking.
NOTiCE
Check oil often during the break-in period. Refer to the
Maintenance section for recommended service intervals.
CAUTiON
The engine is equipped with a low oil shut-off and will stop
when the oil level in the crankcase falls below the threshold
level.
NOTiCE
We consider the first 5 hours of run time to be the break-
in period for the engine. During the break in period we
recommend using standard automotive non-synthetic blended
oils. After the break in period synthetic oil can be used but is
not required. Adjusting throttle setting will increase/decrease
engine speed helping to seat piston rings. Avoid bogging
or lugging the engine down and avoid prolonged running at
constant RPM. After the 5 hour break-in period, change the
oil. Using synthetic oil does not increase the recommended oil
change interval.
NOTiCE
Weather will affect engine oil and engine performance. Change
the type of engine oil used based on weather conditions to suit
the engine needs.
NOTiCE
Synthetic oil may be used after the 5 hour initial break-in
period. Using synthetic oil does not increase the recommended
oil change interval. Full synthetic 5W-30 oil will aid in starting
in cold ambient <5º C (41º F).
Air Cleaner Maintenance
A dirty air cleaner can restrict air flowing into the carburetor. To
keep the carburetor in good working conditions, please service the
air cleaner periodically. If operating the engine in extremely dusty
area, servicing should be done more often.
WARNiNG
Never clean the air cleaner element with gasoline or low flash-
point detergents, an explosion may happen.
NOTiCE
Never run the engine without an air cleaner. Dirty air entering
the engine can speed up engine wear.
1. Remove the air cleaner cover and take the element out.
2. Paper element: Wash the element with home detergents and
warm water (or non-flammable or high flash-point cleansing
solvents) and dry.
Foam element: Soak in clean engine oil until saturated.
Squeeze out excess oil; otherwise, the engine will smoke
when starting.
3. Clean the air cleaner cover and inner surface with a damp
cloth, be careful not to allow dust to enter the carburetor.
4. Reinstall the element and reinstall the air cleaner cover.
