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Before
inspectingi
cleaning
or
servicing the machinei
gmei
wait for all moving parts to come to a
co mplete stopi disconnect sparkp lug
wire and move wire away from spark
plug: Remove ignition key on electric
start models:
Fail ure to follow these instrucUonscan
result in serious personal injury or prop_
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A little seepagearound a cover or oil seal
is usually not a cause for alarm. However;
ff the oil drips o_ernight, then immediate
attention is needed--ig noting a leakcan
result in severetransmission damage
If a cover leaks;t_ tightening any loose
screws or boltsi If the fasteners are tighti
a new qasket or oil seal may be requiredi
If the leak is from around a shaft and oil
seal; the oil seal probably needsto be
replaced See your authorized dealer or
erty damag
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Contactthe facto_ for service or advice.
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IMPORTANTi
Never opeiatethe tillei if the
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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hecktheoll
regulator lever (B, Figure5 1)
PR0CEBURE
NOTES
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levelafter eve_ 30 hours of operation and
* Removetines and clean tine shafts (C;
whenever ihere is any oil leakage
Check m0t0r Oil level
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spots or burrs (espec!ally around holes);
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Check nuts and b0]tS
1,4.
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ware after e_e_ 10 operating hours.
change me!0[ 0i]
1,4;6,0il
the threads on the handlebar height
Loose or missing hardwarecan lead to
Lubricate tiller
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adjustment handle (D; Figure5-1);
equipment failure, poor pedormance; or
Service foampro-cleaner a ir filter
(if S0equiPPed)*
0il the outer casinqs of the engine throt+
oil leaks;
tie
cable and the wheelgear cable (E,
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Be sure to check the three end cap mount-
figure b _) Anow Oilto soak in ano
(if S0 equippedi.
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ing screws located at the rear of the transi
then w pe off any excess
CheCkgear el! ieVelin transmissi0n
1,5
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mission (Figure 5:3). Lift the tine flap to
check tines for wear
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* 0il the various pi_ot points (Fi Figure
_eivice iliose screws.
CheCk a ir pressure in tires
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5_2) on the shifting mechanism, the han#
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dlebar, and the idler arms (do not allow
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oil on the belts or pulleys)
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After first 2 heurs of break-in OperatiOn;
2 - Before each uSei
3 - Every S opera#g fiours:
4 - EVerytOoperating boUrsi
5 - Every 3Ooperating hoursi
6-change more#quently in #sty O_ dirty
CORditioRsi
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FigureS,3
recommendation&
8 - WhicheVer time intervai occurs first.
TRANSMISSION GEAR OILSE RVICE
TILLER LUBRICATION
Oheckthe transmission qear oil levelafter
Proper lubfication of the tiller is an essen-
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"HE_K TIRE AIR PRE_"RE
Y°u n°tice any °il leak; Operatingthe tiller
After eve_ 10 operating hours; oil or
1, (,
aau
when the transmission is Inw nn nil Can
greaseihe lubrication points shown in
Check!he aii p iessuie in both !ires
resuli in seve_ damage_
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Figures 5il and 5i2 and described belowi
Deflateor inflate both tires evenly to
between15and 20 PS (pounds per;;
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Use general purpose lubricating oll
(#30
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purpose grease (metal lubricant is pre_
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letted, if available),
mission is cool. Gear oil expandsin warm
* Remove wheels andclean wheelshaft
CHECI( FOB OIL LEAKS
operatingtem peratures and will result in
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Beforeeach usei check your tiller for signs
an incorrect oil level reading
e 5,1): Apply a thin coating of
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of an oil leak
usually a dirty; oily accu.
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wheels
mulat!°n e!the on the un!t o on the flog
where it has been parked.
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