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WARNING
Before
inspecting,
cleaning
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 prop-
erty damage.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
PROCEDURE
Check motor oil level
Clean engine
Check drive belt tension
Check nuts and bolts
Change motor 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
NOTES
1 -
After first 2 hours of break-in operation.
2 -
Before each use.
3 -
Every 5 operating hours.
4 -
Every 10 operating hours.
5 -
Every 30 operating hours.
6 -
Change more frequently in dusty or dirty
conditions.
7 -
See Engine Owner's Manual for service
recommendations.
8 -
Whichever time interval occurs first.
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
Figures 5-1 and 5-2 and described below.
Use general purpose lubricating oil (#30
weight motor oil is suitable) and a general
purpose grease (metal lubricant is pre-
ferred, if available).
• Remove wheels and clean wheel shaft
(A, Figure 5-1). Apply a thin coating of
grease to shaft before reinstalling
wheels.
Section
Maintenance
5
D
E
or
A
Figure 5-1
• Grease back, front and sides of depth
regulator lever (B, Figure 5-1).
NOTES
• Remove tines and clean tine shafts (C,
2, 3
Figure 5-1). Inspect for rust, rough
2, 7
spots or burrs (especially around holes).
1, 4
File or sand smooth and coat ends of
1, 4
shaft with grease.
1, 4, 6
• Oil the threads on the handlebar height
4
adjustment handle (D, Figure 5-1).
7
• Oil the outer casings of the engine throt-
tle cable and the wheel gear cable (E,
7
Figure 5-1). Allow oil to soak in and
then wipe off any excess.
1, 5
• Oil the various pivot points (F, Figure
5
5-2) on the shifting mechanism, the han-
5
dlebar, and the idler arms (do not allow
7
oil on the belts or pulleys).
Figure 5-2
CHECK TIRE AIR PRESSURE
Check the air pressure in both tires.
Deflate or inflate both tires evenly to
between 15 and 20 PSI (pounds per
square inch). Be sure that both tires have
equal air pressure or the unit will pull to
one side.
CHECK FOR OIL LEAKS
Before each use, check your tiller for signs
of an oil leak—usually a dirty, oily accu-
mulation either on the unit or on the floor
where it has been parked.
A little seepage around a cover or oil seal
E
B
is usually not a cause for alarm. However,
if the oil drips overnight, then immediate
attention is needed—ignoring a leak can
result in severe transmission damage.
If a cover leaks, try tightening any loose
screws or bolts. If the fasteners are tight,
a new gasket or oil seal may be required.
If the leak is from around a shaft and oil
seal, the oil seal probably needs to be
replaced. See your authorized dealer or
C
contact the factory for service or advice.
IMPORTANT: Never operate the tiller if the
transmission is low on oil. Check the oil
level after every 30 hours of operation and
whenever there is any oil leakage.
CHECK HARDWARE
Check the unit for loose or missing hard-
ware after every 10 operating hours.
Loose or missing hardware can lead to
equipment failure, poor performance, or
oil leaks.
Be sure to check the three end cap mount-
ing screws located at the rear of the trans-
mission (Figure 5-3). Lift the tine flap to
service those screws.
Figure 5-3
TRANSMISSION GEAR OIL SERVICE
F
Check the transmission gear oil level after
every 30 hours of operation or whenever
you notice any oil leak. Operating the tiller
when the transmission is low on oil can
result in severe damage.
A. To Check Transmission
Gear Oil Level:
1. Check the gear oil level when the trans-
mission is cool. Gear oil expands in warm
operating temperatures and will result in
an incorrect oil level reading.
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