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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
PREPARE FOR STORAGE
Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage.
Read your engine manual for detailed instructions on
preparing the engine for storage.
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Protect wheels and axles from rust:
All Wheel Lockpin Models
- Remove lockpin and slide wheel off hub.
- Coat the axles lightly with axle grease.
- Slide wheel back on hub and insert lockpin.
Run with gas stabilizer in fuel.
Drain the fuel tank. Run the engine until it stops.
While engine is still warm, drain the oil from the
engine. Refill with fresh oil of the recommended grade.
Remove spark plug, pour one-half ounce of clean
engine oil into cylinder. Pull starter handle slowly
several times to distribute oil. Replace spark plug.
Clean entire tiller.
Store your tiller in a clean, dry building.
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CAUTION
Do not store tiller in an non-ventilated area where fuel •
fumes may reach flame, sparks, pilot lights or an ignited
object. Drain fuel outdoors away from any ignition
sources. Use only approved fuel containers.
TILLER AND ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your tiller will require maintenance including service and adjustments before and after use. To help ensure long life
and peak performance for your tiller, follow the maintenance schedule below. Refer to your engine manual to establish
a maintenance schedule for your engine.
Maintenance Operation
See Page #
Before Each Use
50 hrs or
Every Season
Check forward belt tension
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Check or fill engine crankcase
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,/
Check tiller transmission grease
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/
Check tire pressure.
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/
Change forward/reverse belt
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,/
Clean tine axle shaft
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/
Lube wheel axle shaft
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,/
Check throttle control adjustment
EM
1
Change engine oil
EM
2
EM = See engine manual.
1 Adjust throttle control after first 3 hours of operation or if engine is hard to start or run-on occurs.
2 Change oil after first 5 hours, then after every 50 hours or every season. Change oil every 25 hours when
operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
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