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How to Prepare for Storage
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WARNING
Never store the tiller indoors with fuel in the fuel tank. Never store in an enclosed, poorly ventilated area where fumes
could reach an open flame, a spark or a pilot light as on a furnace, water heater or clothes dryer. Allow engine to cool
before storing unit.
WARNING
Do not remove gasoline while inside a building, near a fire, or while you smoke. Gasoline fumes can cause an explosion
or a fire.
NOTE:
A yearly checkup or tune-up at an authorized service center will make sure that the tiller will provide maximum per-
formance for the next season.
When the tiller is put in storage for thirty days or more, the following steps should be followed to make sure the tiller is in good
condition the next season.
1. Let the engine run until it is out of gasoline.
2. Change the oil by following
instructions under “How to Change the Oil.”
3. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder. Pour one ounce of oil into the cylinder. Slowly pull the recoil-start handle so
that the oil will protect the cylinder. Install a new spark plug in the cylinder. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to
distribute oil. Pull recoil slowly until resistance is felt. This will close the cylinder valves.
WARNING
DO NOT attach spark plug wire to spark plug when storing unit.
4. Clean tiller. Remove all dirt, leaves, debris, grease, etc. from the tiller - including cylinder cooling fans, recoil starter
cover holes, under fuel tank, and under muffler.
5. Check the tiller for worn or damaged parts. Have damaged parts replaced if necessary.
6. Tighten any loose hardware.
7. Apply lubrication as directed in Maintenance section.
8. Put the unit in a building that has good ventilation.
9. Cover the tiller with a breathing material.
Maintenance
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You may have further questions about assembling, operating, or maintaining this TILLER. If so, you can contact our
Technical Service Department at 1-800-737-2112 (English only).
You may also write to:
METL Corporate Office - CORRESPONDENCE ONLY
ATTN: Technical Service – METL
213 Industrial Drive
Jackson, TN 38301
Technical Service
When contacting the Technical Service Department, have ready:
• Your Name
• Your Address
• Your Phone Number
• Model Number of Product
• Date of Purchase (include copy of receipt for written requests)
• Date Code on Product
If you need assistance or have any questions, CALL
TOLL FREE: 1-800-737-2112.
