Engine Maintenance; Clean Tine Axle Shaft; Check Tire Pressure - CRT 5050-5050GS Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND -STORAGE
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CAUTION
Do not operate tiller before reading the engine manual
provided in the parts packet.
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CAUTION
Temperature ernuffler and near by areas may exceed
150° F. Avoid these areas.
CrIcl — PORTANt)
Engine can overheat and become damaged if debris
- blocks the cooling system or rotating screen.
QMPORTANT)
Never run engine without complete air cleaner
installed on engine.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet
for information on engine maintenance. Your engine
manual provides detailed information and a maintenance
schedule for performing the following tasks:
Check oil level every 5 hours of operation, or before
each use.
Change oil after first 5 hours of operation. Change oil
while engine is warm. Refill with new oil of
recommended grade.
Check spark plug yearly or every 100 hours of
operation. Refer to engine manual for spark plug type
and gap setting.
Service air cleaner.
Keep engine and parts clean.
Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and
bolts, keep these items tightened.
CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT '
Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.
Tip the tiller forward. Block the tiller in position's° that
it rests on the engine mount and the tines are
exposed.
Remove all vegetation, string, wire, and other material
that may have accumulated on the axle between the
inside set of tines and the seal on the transmission
housing.
Tip the tiller back to a level position.
Replace spark plug wire.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Recommended tire pressure is 20 PSI. If tires do not
have equal pressure, tiller will pull to one side.
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