Air Cleaner Service; Engine Oil Service; Air Cleaner Maintenance - Champion 100379 Operator's Manual

100379 - FRONT TINE TILLER
Owner's Manual for engine cleaning service intervals and
instructions. Be sure that the muffler is cool before servicing
the engine.

Air Cleaner Service

The air cleaner filters dirt and dust out of the air before it enters
the carburetor. Operating the engine with a dirty, clogged air
filter can cause poor performance and damage to the engine.
Never operate the engine without the air cleaner installed.
Inspect and service the air cleaner more often if operating in
very dusty or dirty conditions. Refer to the engine Owner's
Manual for air cleaner service intervals and instructions.

Engine Oil Service

Check the engine oil level before each use and after every five
hours of continuous operation. Running the engine when it is
low on oil will quickly ruin the engine.
It is recommended that you change the motor oil after every
10 hours of operation and even sooner when operating in
extremely dirty or dusty conditions.
A. To Check the Engine Oil Level:
1. Park the tiller on a level area and shut off the engine.
2. Level the engine (use the Depth Regulator Lever to adjust
the engine angle).
3. Clean around the oil dipstick to prevent dirt from falling into
the crankcase.
4. On engines with a dipstick, remove it and wipe it clean.
Reinsert the dipstick, tighten it securely, and remove it.
Add oil as needed to bring the level up to the FULL mark.
Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. Do not
overfill. Tighten dipstick securely.
MAX
MIN
B. To Change the Engine Oil:
DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly filled with the recommended type and amount
of oil. Damage to the tiller as a result of failure to follow
these instructions will void your warranty.
OIL DIP STICK
VARILLA DEL ACEITE
JAUGE D'HUILE
CAUTION
OIL DIP STICK
VARILLA DEL ACEITE
JAUGE D'HUILE
The recommended oil type is 10W-30 automotive oil.
1. Place tiller on a flat, level surface.
2. Clean around the oil drain plug to prevent dirt from falling
into the crankcase. Remove oil drain plug.
3. Allow the engine oil to drain.
4. Replace oil drain bolt.
5. Reinstall the wheel.
6. Refill the with engine oil through the dipstick with funnel
and replenish the fuel tank with gasoline.
Once oil has been added, a visual check should show oil
about 1-2 threads from running out of the fill hole.
If using the dipstick to check oil level, DO NOT screw in the
dipstick while checking.
Check oil often during the break-in period. Refer to the
Maintenance section for recommended service intervals.
CAUTION
The engine is equipped with a low oil shut-off and will stop
when the oil level in the crankcase falls below the threshold
level.
MAINTENANCE
NOTICE
DRAIN BOLT
PERNO DE DRENAJE
BOULON DE VIDANGE
NOTICE
NOTICE
QUICK DRAIN TUBE
TUBO DE DRENAJE RÁPI
TUBE DE PURGE D'HUILE
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