Maintenance - Simplicity 1695764 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE

STEPS FOR WORKING ON EQUIPMENT
1. Turn off engine switch.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
3. Securely place the disconnected spark plug wire away
from the spark plug and any metal parts. This must al-
ways be done or arcing may occur between spark plug
wire and metal parts.
4. Replace or repair the part on the mini cultivator.
5. Check all parts that were repaired, or removed during
repair, that they are secure and fit correctly.
NOTE: All repair parts must come from the fac-
tory. Never replace parts that are not specifically
designed for the mini cultivator.
6. Reconnect the spark plug wire.
MINI CULTIvATOR MAINTENANCE
1. The transmission case has grease installed at the factory.
It is recommended that once a year the gear case be split
by a qualified service professional and the grease level
checked. Add a molylithium type grease only if level of
grease is below top of the gears. DO NOT OvERFILL.
2. Keep all screws, nuts, and bolts tight.
3. For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool en-
vironment. Transferring the unit from a cold to a warm
place can cause the build up of harmful condensation.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Cooling Fins
Cooling fins, air inlets and linkages must be free from any
debris before each use.
Air Filter
Never run engine without air cleaner properly installed.
Added wear and engine failure may occur if air cleaner is
not installed on engine.
Service air cleaner every 3 months or after 20 hours of
operation. Clean filter daily in extremely dusty condi-
tions.
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CAUTION
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE
TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.
TO PREvENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING:
ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOvED FROM SPARK PLUG
BEFORE ChECKING AND ADjUSTING ENGINE OR
EQUIPMENT.
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS
MAY ExCEED 10° F (6° C). AvOID ThESE AREAS.
ChECK MINI CULTIvATOR OFTEN FOR LOOSE NUTS
AND BOLTS. KEEP ThESE ITEMS TIGhTENED.
NEvER STORE ENGINE WITh FUEL IN ThE TANK INSIDE
A BUILDING. POTENTIAL SPARKS MAY BE PRESENT
FOR IGNITION OF FUEL AND FUEL vAPORS.
AN ADULT MUST ALWAYS DO MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR ON ENGINE AND MINI CULTIvATOR.
ENGINE MUST BE ShUT-OFF, COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE REMOvED BEFORE ANY REPAIR OR
MAINTENANCE CAN BE DONE.
IMPORTANT
NEvER TWIST AIR FILTERS WhEN CLEANING.
ALWAYS PRESS.
KEEP MAChINE, ATTAChMENTS, AND ACCESSORIES
IN SAFE WORKING CONDITION.
FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR SAFE LOADING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORT, AND
STORAGE OF MAChINE.
Steps for Cleaning Air Filter (Ring Style Foam Filter)
Wash in warm water with liquid detergent and water until
dirt and debris are removed. Press filter when washing,
do not twist.
2. Rinse in warm water until soap and dirt are removed.
3. Dry filter by wrapping in a clean cloth and pressing filter
until it is dry.
4. Apply a lightweight motor oil or thin based machine oil
to the entire filter.
5. Remove excess oil.
6. Attach the filter and air cleaner cover to the engine.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
Mini Cultivator
1.