Section 5: Maintenance
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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 the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING
BUMPER — MODEL OEM-290-254
The tubular steel bumper helps to protect the engine from damage.
HILLER/FURROWER — MODEL OEM-290-251
The furrower blade attaches to the back of the depth regulator assembly and is used to create rows, trenches and ditches up to 8"
deep, depending on soil conditions. The two hiller wings attach to the sides of the furrower blade and are used to make hilled rows
and raised bed gardens.
ROW MARKER— MODEL OEM-290-257
The row marker attaches to the hiller/furrower attachment and is used to scratch lines in the seedbed for laying out furrows,
trenches, raised beds, etc. (eliminates the need for stakes, string and measuring tape). The row marker is adjustable in length from
28" to 49-3/4", allowing you to vary the width of the marked rows as required.
TILLER ATTACHMENTS
The attachments listed below are available for your tille Contact your authorized dealer or the factory for current information.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
PROCEDURE
NOTES
Check motor oil level
2, 3
Clean engine
2, 7
Check drive belt tension
1, 4
Check nuts and bolts
1, 4
Change motor oil
1, 4, 6
Lubricate tiller
4
Service foam pre-cleaner air filter
(if so equipped)
7
Service paper air filter (if so equipped)
7
Check gear oil level in transmission
1, 5
Check tines for wear
5
Check air pressure in tires
5
Service spark plug
7
NOTES
1
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After first 2 hours of break-in operation.
2
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Before each use.
3
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Every 5 operating hours.
4
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Every 10 operating hours.
5
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Every 30 operating hours.
6
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More frequently in dusty or dirty conditions.
7
-
See Engine Owner’s Manual for service
recommendations.
8
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Whichever time interval occurs first.
