Maintenance; Tiller Lubrication; Check For Oil Leaks - Champion 100379 Operator's Manual

100379 - FRONT TINE TILLER
– When going down ramps, walk backward with the tiller
following you. Keep alert for any obstacles behind you.
Position a person at each wheel to control the speed of the
tiller. Never go down ramps tiller-first, as the tiller could tip
forward.
– Place wooden blocks on the downhill side of the wheels if
you need to stop the tiller from rolling down the ramp. Also,
use the blocks to temporarily keep the tiller in place on the
ramps (if necessary), and to chock the wheels in place after
the tiller is in the vehicle.
– After loading the tiller, prevent it from rolling by engaging
the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position. Chock the wheels
with blocks and securely tie the tiller down.

MAINTENANCE

Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut
off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete
stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from
spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious
personal injury or property damage.
BEFORE EACH USE
Check motor oil level
Clean engine
Check air filter element
Check reduction gear oil
FIRST 2 HOURS OF BREAK-IN OPERATION
Check drive belt tension
Check nuts and bolts
Change engine oil
EVERY 5 OPERATING HOURS
Check motor oil level
EVERY 10 OPERATING HOURS
Check drive belt tension
Check nuts and bolts
Change engine oil
Lubricate tiller
WARNING
EVERY FIRST MONTH OR FIRST 20 HOURS
Change engine oil
Replace reduction gear oil
Clean air filter element
EVERY 30 OPERATING HOURS
Check gear oil level in transmission
Check tines for wear
Check air pressure in tires (if unit has pneumatic tires)
EVERY 3 MONTHS OR EVERY 50 HOURS OF OPERATION
Change engine oil
Replace reduction gear oil
Replace air filter element
Clean spark arrester
EVERY YEAR OR EVERY 100 HOURS OF OPERATION
Clean deposit cup
Check/adjust spark arrester*
Check/adjust idling
Check/adjust valve clearance**
Clean fuel tank and fuel filter**
EVERY TWO YEARS
Check fuel line
EVERY 125 HOURS
Clean up carbon from cylinder head piston**
– Change the engine oil after the first 2 hours of break-in
operation.
– Change the engine oil more frequently in dusty
conditions.
* * These items should be replaced if replacement needed.
* ** These items should be maintained and repaired by our authorized dealer,
unless the owner has appropriate tools and is proficient with mechanical
maintenance.

Tiller Lubrication

After every 10 operating hours, oil or grease the lubrication
points as described below.
MAINTENANCE
NOTICE
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