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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
The tines are stamped "A" or "B." The tine order should be "B, A,
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WARNING:
To prevent serious injury, never perform
I maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always service
I and repair a cool unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to
ensure that the un t cannot start.
Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency
stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any
seasonal tune-up.
NOTE:
Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills.
If you are unsure about these procedures, take your unit to a
Sears or other qualified service dealer. Call 1=800=4=MY=HOME®
for more information.
NOTE:
Maintenance,
replacement,
or repair of the emission
control devices and system may be performed by a Sears
or other qualified service dealer. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®
for more information.
In order to assure peak performance of your engine, inspection of the
engine exhaust port may be necessary after 50 hours of operation. If
you notice lost RPM, poor performance or general lack of acceleration,
this service may be required. If you feel your engine is in need of this
inspection, refer service to a Sears or other qualified service dealer.
Call 1=800=4-MY-HOME® for more information. DO NOT attempt to
perform this process yourself as engine damage may result from
contaminants involved in the cleaning process for the port.
FREQUENCY
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED
SEE
Before starting
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel
p. 5
engine
Every 10 hours
Clean and re-oil air filter
p. 7
Every 25 hours
Check and clean spark arrestor
p. 8
Check spark plug condition and gap
p. 8
Every 50 hours
Inspect exhaust port and spark
p. 8
arrestor screen for clogging or
obstruction
TINE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
All 4 tines should be replaced at the same time because they will
wear evenly through normal use. Work on one side at a time.
1.
Press and hold the Start (0/Stop (O) Control in the Stop (O)
position until the unit
comes to a complete stop
and disconnect the spark
plug boot from the plug.
NOTE:
It may be necessary
to lay the cultivator
back in a horizontal
position on a flat level
surface with the
handles touching the
ground.
Tine
Cultivator Front
Click Pin
Fig. 10
2.
3.
4.
NOTE:
Remove the click pin from Hubs on back side (not shown)
each end of the tine shaft.
Slide the tines off of the
shaft (Fig. 10).
Clean and oil the shaft.
When you are reinstalling
tines, lay out the tines and
compare them to those
shown in Figure 11. Note
"A" Tine
specifics about each tine:
Fig. 11
its hub, curvature and
lettering ("A" or "B"). This will help make sure that you are
placing the correct tines in the correct order.
If you look closely, you can see a slight curvature in the tine
tips. These curves should point toward the front of the
cultivator when the tines are installed. Figure 11 shows the
curve in each tine.
5.
Using Figures 10 and 11 for reference, slide on the new tines
with the hubs facing
outward.
B, A" from left to right when facing the cultivator from the front.
6.
Secure the new tines to the shaft with click pins. It may be
necessary to wash the dirt off the tines and shaft to help during
this entire process.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
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WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always turn
your unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it.
The condition of the air filter is
important to the operation of the
unit. A dirty air filter will restrict air
flow and change the air/fuel
mixture. This is often mistaken for Screws
,Screws
an out of adjustment carburetor.
Check the condition of the air filter
before adjusting the idle speed
screw. Referto Air Filter
Maintenance.
Removing
the Air
Fig. 12
Filter/Muffler
Cover
1.
Remove the four (4) screws
securing the air filter/
muffler cover (Fig. 12). Use
a flat blade or T20 Torx bit
screwdriver.
2.
Pull the cover from the
engine. Do not force.
Cleaning
the Air Filter
inside Muffler Cover
Failure to maintain your air
Fig. 13
filter properly can result in
poor performance or can
cause permanent damage to
your engine.
1.
Remove air filter/muffler
cover. Refer to Removing
the Air Filter/Muffler
Cover above.
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2.
Turn cover over and look
inside to locate the air filter.
Fig. 14
Remove the air filter from
inside the air filter/muffler
cover (Fig. 13).
3.
Wash the filter in detergent
and water (Fig. 14). Rinse
the filter thoroughly.
Squeeze out excess water.
Allow it to dry completely.
4.
Apply enough clean SAE
Fig. 15
30 oil to lightly coat the
filter (Fig. 15).
5.
Squeeze the filter to
spread and remove
excess oil (Fig. 16).
6.
Replace the air filter
inside the air filter/muffler
cover (Fig. 13).
NOTE:
Operating the unit
without the air filter
Fig. 16
and air filter/muffler
cover assembly will VOID the warranty.
Reinstalling
the Air Filter/Muffler
Cover
1.
Place the air filter/muffler cover over the back of the carburetor
and muffler. Align the screw holes.
2.
Insert the four (4) screws into the holes in the air filter/muffler
cover (Fig. 13) and tighten. Do not over tighten.
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