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Maintenance
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Engine Maintenance
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:
1 . Check oil level before each use or after every 8 hours
of operation .
2 . Change oil after first 5-8 hours of operation . Change oil
while engine is warm . Refill with new oil of
recommended grade .
3 . Check spark plug yearly or every 100 hours of operation .
4 . Service air cleaner .
5 . Keep engine and parts clean .
6 . Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and
bolts, keep these items tightened .
Check or Fill Engine Crankcase
IMPORTANT: Engine is shipped from factory without oil . You
must add engine oil before starting engine .
1 . Add oil according to engine manual . Do not overfill .
Use a clean, high quality detergent oil . Do not mix oil
with gasoline. Oil level must be full . Check the oil level
by removing oil fill plug .
2 . Always check oil level before starting engine . Refer to
engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use .
Check Tiller Transmission Oil
IMPORTANT: Tiller transmission is shipped from factory with
the proper amount of oil . When replacing oil, the tiller
transmission holds 27-30 ounces . Do not overfill .
Check the oil level annually . To check the oil level:
1 . Move tiller to level ground .
2 . Remove oil level dipstick located between the
handlebar mounts on the engine mount . If the oil
level is near or below the lower limit, fill the oil to
recommended level with SAE 85W-140 / 90W-140 .
3 . Replace oil level dipstick in the filler hole .
4 . Note that the drive wheel transmission and rear tine
transmission are one common reservoir . When you add
to the front transmission, you must wait a short period
of time for the oil to flow rearward and equalize in
both front and rear . The dipstick will read correctly on
level ground for both gear units .
Check Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure is 25-30 PSI . If tires do not
have equal pressure, tiller will pull to one side . Low tire
pressure may result in damage to tire tube .
Lubrication
Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts is critical for
proper care and maintenance . Oil the moving parts shown
at 10 hour intervals using a 30 weight oil .
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
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Clean Tine Axle Shaft
1 . Turn off engine . Engine must be cool .
2 . Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug .
3 . Tip the tiller forward . Block the tiller in position so that it
rests on the engine mount and the tines are exposed .
4 . Remove all vegetation, string, wire, and other material
that may have accumulated on the axle between the
inside set of tines and the seal cover on the
transmission housing .
5 . Tip the tiller back to a level position .
6 . Replace spark plug wire .
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Gear Case Dipstick
Transmission
Cover Plate
Figure 14