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Beforeinspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shut off engine, wait for all movingparts to cometo I
a complete stop, remove ignition key on electric start models, disconnectspark plug wire and movewire I
away from spark plug.
Fa ure to fo ow these nstructons can resu t n ser ous persona njury or propertydamage.
2. Unscrew plastic gear oil fill plug from
top of transmission.
3. Placea clean pan below the transmis-
sion drain plug (see Figure5-3) and then
remove the drain plug. Oil will flow from
the drain hole (it may flow slowly, espe-
cially in cold temperatures).
Figure5-3." Remove drainplug to drain
transmissiongear oil (also remove oil fill
plug and oil level checkplug).
4. Removetransmission gear oil level
check plug located a few inches above left-
side wheel shaft.
5. Whenoil stops flowing, tilt transmis-
sion forward to drain oil from rear of
transmission.
6. After draining oil, clean threads of drain
plug, apply non-hardening, removable
gasket sealant to threads, and securely
reinstall drain plug.
7. Use a clean funnel to slowly add SAE
140 or SAE 85W-140 weight gear oil (API
rating of GL-4 only) to the transmission.
The transmission holds approximately 3-
1/4 pints (52-54 ounces). Tilt the tiller
slightly backwards to make sure thegear
oil reachesthe rear (Line)end of the trans-
mission. Stop adding gear oil when it
begins to flow from the oil level check hole
on the side of transmission.
8. Securely reinstall oil level check plug.
9. Securely reinstall gear oil fill plug on
top of transmission.
10. Reinstall wheel and remove prop.
ENGINE OIL SERVICE
Check motor oil level before starting
engine each day and after each 5 hours of
continuous operation. Running engine
when oil level is low will quickly ruin
engine.
It is recommended that you change motor
oil after every 10 hours of operation and
even sooner when operating in extremely
dirty or dusty conditions,
A. To CheckMotor Oil Level:
I. Move tiller to level area and stop
engine.
2. Levelengine by putting Depth Regula-
tor Lever into second notch from top.
3. Cleanarea around oil dipstick or oil fill
tube (whichever applies) to prevent dirt
from falling into crankcase.
4. On engines with an oil fill tube, remove
filler cap and add oil (if required) until it
reachestop of tube. Reinstall filler cap.
5. On engines with a dipstick, remove,
wipe clean, and reinstall finger-tight.
Removedipstick again and check reading.
Add oil (if required) to FULL mark. Do not
overfill. Refer to Engine Owner's Manual
for complete details.
B. To ChangeMotor Oil:
Change motor oil as instructed in separate
Engine Owner's Manual.
AIR CLEANER SERVICE
The engine air cleaner filters dirt and dust
out of the air before the air enters the car-
buretor. Operating the engine with a dirty,
clogged air filter can cause poor perfor-
mance and damagethe engine. Never
operate the engine without an air cleaner
installed. Inspect and service the air
cleaner more often if operating in very
dusty or dirty conditions.
Service the air cleaner as instructed in the
Engine Owner's Manual,
SPARK PLUG SERVICE
Inspect and clean or replacethe spark
plug after every 100 operating hours or
annually. Cleanthe plug and set the gap
as described in Engine Owner's Manual,
SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN SERVICE
If the engine muffler is equipped with a
spark arrester screen, remove and clean it
according to the time intervals and
instructions in the separate Engine
Owner's Manual.
ENGINE CLEANING
The engine must be kept cleanto assure
smooth operation and to prevent damage
from overheating. Refer to the Engine
Owner's Manual for specific repair and
cleaning instructions. All inspections and
services must be done with the engine
shut off and cool to the touch.
CARBURETOR/GOVERNOR CONTROL
ADJUSTMENTS
Operators shall not tamper with the
engine governor settings; the governor
controls the maximum safe operating
speed to protect the engine and all
moving parts from damage caused by
overspeed. Authorized service shall be
soughtif a problemexists.
The carburetor was adjusted at the factory
for best operating speed. Refer to the
separate EngineOwner's Manual for any
adjustment information or seeyour autho-
rized engine service dealer.
The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed and protects the engine
and all moving parts from damage caused
by overspeeding. Do not tamper with the
engine governor settings. Seekan autho-
rized service dealer if a problem exists.
THROnLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
If the engine does not respond to various
throttle lever settings, refer to the separate
EngineOwner's Manual for service infor-
mation or contact your local authorized
engine service dealer.
WHEEL GEAR CABLE ADJUSTMENT
When the Wheel Gear Lever is in DISEN-
GAGE,the wheels will roll freely (free-
wheel), The wheelsshould not roll freely
when the lever is in ENGAGE, If the
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