Gardeo GMTBT38HP35BS Operator's Manual page 37

Keeping your tiller in top running condition will
prolong its life, and help you obtain optimum
performance whenever you wish to till your
garden.
Cleaning tine area
Clean the tiller underside of the tine shield after
each use. The dirt washes off tines easier if
rinsed off immediately instead of after it dries.
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Keep the engine's throttle control in its
"STOP" position, and remove spark plug wire
from spark plug and secure.
3. Remove all vegetation, string, wire, and
other materials that may have accumulated to
the axle between the inside set of tines and the
seals on the transmission housing.
4. Always towel dry the tiller afterwards and
apply a light coat of oil or silicone to prevent
rusting or water damage.
5. Replace spark plug wire.
Never use a "pressure
washer" to clean your
tiller. Water can
penetrate tight areas of
the tiller and its
transmission case and
cause damage to
spindles, pulleys,
bearings, or the engine.
The use of pressure
washers will result in
shortened life and
reduce serviceability.
Lubrication
Remove the tine assemblies to lubricate the
tine shafts at least once a season.
The worm gear housing is pre-lubricated and
sealed at the factory. At the beginning of each
season, make sure enough lubricant inside the
worm gear housing. Use portable tool lithium
#0 grease such as Lubriplate 6300AA ,
Lubriplate GR-132, or Multifak, e.g. EP-O.
Allow the transmission to cool before filling with
grease.
1. Remove right side tines and place the tiller
on level surface.
2. Remove the grease fitting screw to fill the
worm gear housing until the grease begins to
come out.
MAINTENANCE
3. Reinstall the grease fitting screw.
Engine maintenance
Refer to the Engine Manual included in your
tiller for the information on engine maintenance.
Your Engine Manual provides detailed
information and a maintenance schedule for
performing the maintenance.
Do not overfill. Too
much grease can
create pressure which
could damage seals.