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s Maintenance
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing
the machine, shut off engine, let all
moving parts come to a complete stop,
disconnectthe spark plug wire and move
the wire away from the sparkplug.
Failure to follow these instructionscan
result in personal injury or property
damage.
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Transmission Maintenance
The transmission was lubricated at the
factory and should not require any further
lubrication.
However,you should check the lubricant
level after the first five (5) hours of opera-
tion and every twenty-five (25) operating
hours thereafter. If needed,use a high-
quality, automotive-grade petroleum-
based grease.
Before tipping engine or equipment to
service transmission, drain fuel from
tank by runningengine until fuel tank is
empty. Allow engine to cool.
To checkthe transmission:
1. Stop the engine, let it cool and discon-
nect the spark plug wire.
2. Placethe machine down on its left side
so the right end of the tine shaft faces up.
3. Removethe right-side tines (see Tine
Removaland Installation in this Section).
4. Cleanthe transmission housing.
5. Removethe three threaded plugs (A, B
and C, Figure 11) from the transmission.
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REQUIREDMAINTENANCESCHEDULE
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE
Before
Perform at every indicated month or
Each
operating hour interval, whichever
Use
comes first.* See Engine Owner's Manual
for engine related maintenance.
First
Every 3
Every 6
month
months
months
or 10 Hrs. or 25 Hrs. or 50 Hrs.
Check Tightness of Bolts and Nuts
x
Check Transmission Lubricant Level
x (1)
x
Clean Machine
x
Clean Tine Shaft
x
Engine Oil Level
x
Air Cleaner
Yearly
Every
2 years
Spark Plug
Check
Change
x
x
Check
x
Change
x (2)
Check/Clean
x
Replace
x
Cooling Fins
Check
x
Spark Arrester
Clean
x
FuelTank
Clean
x
Fuel Filter
Check
x
Clutch Shoes
Check
x (3)
Idle Speed
Check-AdJust
x (3)
Valve Clearance
Check-AdJust
x (3)
FuelTubes
Check
Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (3)
* For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
(1) Check after first 5 hours of use.
(2) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(3) Item should be serviced by your servicing dealer,unless you have the proper tools and
are mechanically proficient.
Lubricant should be visible in the top two
holes (B and C). If so, replaceall three
plugs. If lubricant is needed,proceed as
follows.
To lubricatethe transmission:
1. Placethe nozzle (D, Figure 11) of a
standard greasegun firmly against the
rim of the middle hole (B) and add grease
until it begins to seep from the bottom
hole (A). Reinstall the plug in the bottom
hole (A). Next apply grease to the top fill
hole (C) until it begins to seepfrom the
middle hole (B). Reinstall the plugs in the
middle (B) and top (C) holes.
2. Before reinstalling the tines, use a fine
grade sandpaperto clean any rust off the
tine shaft. Apply a few drops of oil to the
tine shaft to make future tine removal
easier.
Other Lubrication Points
• HandlebarAdjustment Knobs: Spray
occasionally with a silicone type lubri-
cant.
• Throttle/Tines Control Lever Cable:
Squeezethe lever closed and spray a lu-
bricant into the cable area.
• Tine Shaft: After each use, remove the
tines, cleanthe tine shaft with sandpaper
and apply a light coat of oil to the tine
shaft.
Hardware/Electrical Connections
Before each use, check that all hardware
is tight and that the On/Off Switch wire
connections are secure. Also check that
the switch wiring is in good condition.
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