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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
B
ARNING
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicingthe unit, shut off engine, wait for all
t
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parts to come to a completestop, disconnectspark plug wire and movewire away from spark
plug.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or
,
propertydamage,
Transmission Gear 0il Service
gear oil reaches the rear (tine) end
To Changethe Engine0il
of the transmission. Stop adding
Only use high quality detergent oil
gear oil when it begins to flow from
with an A.P.I. rating of service ciassi-
the oil level check hole on the side of
fication "SF", "SG", "SH" or "SH/CD."
the transmission.
Select the oil SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operat-
ing temperature:
Check the transmission
gear oil level
every 30 hours of operation or when
you notice any oil leak. Operating
the tiller when the transmission
is
low on.0il .can cause severe damage.
To CheckTransmission GearOil Level
1. Check the gear oil level when the
transmission is cool. Gear oil will ex-
pand in warm operating tempera-
tures and this expansion will provide
an incorrect oil level reading.
2. To check the gear oil level (and to
add oil, if needed), see "STEP 4:
Check Gear Oil Level in Transmis-
sion" in the Assembly Section of this
manual.
To Drain and Refill the Transmission
The transmission gear oil does not
need to be changed unless contami-
nate d with dirt, sand or metal bits.
1. Prop up the left side of the unit so
that it will be securely supported
when the left side wheel is removed.
Remove the left side wheel by re-
moving the wheel pin.
2. Unscrew the gear oil fill plug from
the top of the transmission.
3. Place a clean pan below the
transmission drain plug (see Figure
4-4) and remove the drain plug. The
oil will start flowing out of the drain
hole (it may flow slowly, especially in
cold temperatures).
4. Remove the transmission gear oil
level check plug located a few inch-
es above the left side wheel shaft.
5. When the oil stops flowing, tilt the
transmission forward to drain oil from
the rear of the transmission.
6. After draining the oil, clean the
threads of the drain plug, apply a
non-hardening, removable gasket
sealant to the threads, and securely
reinstall the drain plug.
7. U_ihg a clean funnel, slowly add
SAE 140 or SAE 85W-140 weight
gear oil (with an API rating of GL-4
only) to the transmission.
The trans-
mission holds approximately 3-1/4
pints (52-54 ounces). Tilt the tiller
slightly backwards to make sure the
8. Securely reinstall the check plug.
9. Securely reinstall the gear oil fill
plug on top of the transmission.
10. Reinstall the wheel and remove
the prop.
Figure4-4: Remove drainplugtodrain
transmission gearoff(alsoremove offfill
plugandoil levelcheck plug).
EngineOil Service
Check the engine oil level before
starting the engine each day and
check it after 5 hours of continuous
operation.
Running the engine when
low on oil will quickly ruin the engine.
It is recommended that you change
motor oil after every 10 hours of op-
eration (sooner when operating in
extremely dirty or dusty conditions.)
To Checkthe Engine0il Level
1. Move the tiller to a level area and
shut off the engine.
2. Level the engine by putting the
Depth Regulator Lever in the second
notch from the top.
3. Clean the area around the oil dip-
stick or oil fill tube to prevent dirt
from falling into the crankcase.
4. Remove the oil dipstick from the
oil fill tube, wipe the diihstick clean,
and reinstall it finger-tight.
Remove
the dipstick and check the reading.
Add oil (if required) to bring the level
to the FULL mark. Do not overfill.
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5W30
SAE 30
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils
(5W30, 10W30, etc. improve starting
in cold weather, these multi-viscosity
oils will result in increased consump-
tion when used above 32°1 ::. Check
your engine oil level more frequently
to avoid possible engine damage
from running low on oil. DO NOT
USE 10W40 OIL.
1. Start engine and let it warm up.
Then TURN THE ENGINE OFF.
2. There is an oil drain plug on each
side of the engine base. Use
whichever one is most convenient.
3. Place a 2"x4" wood board under
the wheel opposite the drain plug
you'll be removing.
4. Place a drain pan beneath the
drain plug.
5. Remove the drain plug (Figure
4-5), and allow the old oil to drain
completely.
e. Reinstall drain plug securely.
7. Remove wood board from be-
neath the wheel.
8. Remove the dipstick from the oil
fill tube (see Figure 4-5). Using a
funnel in the tube, refill the engine
with the correct type and weight en-
gine oil. Check the level frequently
while filling so as not to overfill. Fill
until oil is at the FULL mark on the
dipstick.
Install the dipstick.
Figure4-5
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