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HTS-20
MAINTENANCE / STORAGE
MAINTENANCE
Stop the engine and remove spark plug wire before
performing any maintenance.
When replacement parts are required, use genuine
Classen parts or parts with equivalent characteristics,
including type, strength and material. Failure to do so
may result in product malfunction and possible injury to
the operator and/or bystanders.
Carbon monoxide present in the exhaust is an odorless
and deadly gas. Never start or run the engine where
exhaust fumes can collect. Provide enough fresh air to
keep fumes from getting too strong.
Replace any warning decals that become illegible
immediately.
WARNING
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Hardware
•
Tighten any hardware (nuts, bolts, etc) that are
found loose.
•
Replace any broken or missing hardware (nuts,
bolts, cotter pins, etc.).
•
Check to see that set screws on pulley are tight.
Engine
See engine manual for air cleaner service intervals and
servicing procedure.
Oil
See engine manual for air cleaner service intervals and
servicing procedure.
Seeder
Stop engine and remove spark plug wire before servic-
ing seeder.
Guards
•
Check condition of guards for damage or wear.
•
Replace broken, worn, or damaged shield plates.
Belts
•
Check condition of belts for damage or wear.
•
Replace broken, worn, or damaged belts.
Belt Replacement
•
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire
before attempting to replace any belt.
Storage
To prevent possible explosion or ignition of vaporized
fuel, do not store equipment with fuel in tank or
carburetor in an enclosure with open flame (for
example, a furnace or water heater pilot).
Before the equipment is put into storage for any
period exceeding 30 days:
1. Drain all fuel from the fuel tank and fuel lines.
2. Start the engine and run until all the fuel is used
from the carburetor float bowl and the engine stops.
3. While the engine is still warm, drain the crankcase
oil and replace with the proper weight oil
corresponding to the season the equipment will be
next used.
4. Remove the spark plug and squirt a small amount of
engine oil into the cylinder. Slowly pull the starter
a few times to distribute oil in the cylinder and
reinstall the spark plug.
5. Top off if necessary. See engine manual for details.
To put the equipment into service after an
extended period of storage:
1. Check for loose parts and tighten if necessary.
2. Fill the fuel tank and then check the engine oil
level.
3. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks. Repair
any leaks before operating the unit.
