Tiller Lubrication; Check For Oil Leaks - Yardworks 060-1300-6 Instruction Manual

model no.
060-1300-6

TIlleR lUbRICATION

After every 10 operating hours, oil or grease the lubrication points as described below.
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Use clean lubricating oil (#30 weight engine oil is suitable) and clean general purpose
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grease (grease containing a metal lubricant is preferred, if available).
Remove the wheels, clean the wheel shaft and apply a thin coating of grease to the
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wheel shaft.
Grease the back, front and sides of the depth regulator lever.
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Remove the tines and clean the tine shaft. Use a file or sandpaper to gently remove any
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rust, burrs or rough spots (especially around holes in shaft). Apply grease to ends of
shaft before installing tines.
Oil the threads on the handlebar height adjustment screws and the handlebar attaching
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screws.

CHeCK fOR OIl leAKs

Before each use, check the tiller for signs of an oil leak — usually a dirty, oily
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accumulation either on the unit or on the floor.
A little seepage around a cover or an oil seal is usually not a cause for alarm. However,
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if the oil drips overnight, then immediate attention is needed. Ignoring an oil leak can
result in severe transmission damage!
If a cover is leaking, check for loose screws. If the screws are tight, a new gasket or oil
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seal may be required.
If the leak is from around a shaft and oil seal, the oil seal probably needs to be
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replaced. See your authorized dealer or contact the factory for service or advice.
IMPORTANT: Never operate the tiller if the transmission is low on oil. Check the oil
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level after every 30 hours of operation and whenever there is any oil leakage.
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