Garden Trax Y4007 Instructions Manual page 9

OPERATION OF UNIT
STEPS FOR WORKING ON ENGINE OR UNIT
Turn off engine switch
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Disconnect the spark plug wire from spark plug
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Securely place the disconnected spark plug wire safely away from the spark plug and any metal parts. This must
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always be done or arching may occur between the spark plug wire and other metal parts
Repair or replace the part on the engine or unit
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Check all parts that were repaired or removed during repair to ensure that they are secure and fit correctly
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Replace spark plug wire
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PR EPARING ENGINE FOR STARTING
GAS AND OIL
We recommend using non-ethanol gasoline when ever possible. And NEVER use gasoline with an ethanol content
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higher than E10, 10% ethanol.
Fresh fuel will help to insure a longer service life for your machine. Please use fresh fuel, purchased within 30
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days of the date of use.
The unit's engine is shipped WITHOUT OIL
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OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Oil is a major factor affe ng performance and service
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life. Use a quality automo ve detergent oil
Non-detergent oil can shorten the engine's service life
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and 2-stroke oil can damage the engine
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general use. See
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Chart A showing its recommended temperature range
With the auger res ng on a level surface with the
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engine stopped, p the auger on its carry handle and
remove oil filler cap/dip ck and fill with 10W-30 oil
(See Figure 3)
Check the engine's oil level before each use or every 10 hours if operated con nuously
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When checking oil level, again p auger on its carry handle and remove ail filler cap/dip
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clean and reinsert dip
hole. Be sure unit is on a level po
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k without screwing in to check level. If the level is low fill to the edge of oil filler
on as shown (See Figures 3 and 4). Screw cap in securely
OIL FILLER
CAP/DIPSTICK
OIL FILLER HOLE
FIGURE 3
MODEL Y4007
MINI CULTIVATOR AND DETHATH
CHART A
10W-30
0 20 40 60 80
-10 0 10 20 30 40°C
OIL LEVEL
FIGURE 4
ER
100°F
Wipe dip ck
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