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SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Before
inspecting, cleaning or
servlcingthe machine shutoff
engine, wait for all moving
parts to come to a complete
stop, disconnect spark plug
wire and move wire away from
spark plug. Removeignition
key on electric start models•
Failureto follow these
instructions can result in
serious personal injury or
property damage.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
PROCEDURE
NOTES
Check motor oil leve{
2. 3
Clean engme
2 7
Check dr{re belt tension
-. 4
Check nuts and be{Is
1.4
Changemotorm
- ,_ 6
Lubricate titter
4
Service foam ere-cleaner air filter
7
Service paper air filter
7
Check gear o_ leve{ m traosm_ssmr
1.5
Checktines for wear
5
Check air pressure in tires
5
Service spare plug
7
NOTES
1
- Afterfirst 2 hoursof breae-m ooera[ion
2 - Beforeeachuse.
3 -
Every 5 operating hours.
4 -
Every lOopera[mgnours.
5 -
Every 30 operating hours.
6 -
Changemore frequently in dusty or dirty
conditions.
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SeeEngineOwner'sManualforservice
recommeneartons
8-
Whichevertimeinterva!occursfirs[
Figure 5-1
• Removetines and cleantine shafts (C,
Figure5-11. Inspect for rust. rough
spots or burrs (especiallyaround holes_
Fileor sand smooth and coat ends of
shaft with grease•
• Oil the threads on the handlebar height
adjustment handle D, Figure 5-1L
• Oil the outer casings of the engine throt-
tle cable and the wheel gear cable (E.
Figure5-1. Allow oil to soak in and then
w_peoff any excess•
• Oil the various pivot points (F, Figure5-
2 on the shitting mechanism, the han-
dlebar,and the idler arms _do not allow
oil on the belts or pulleys}.
lotion either on the unit or on the floor
where it has been parked•
A little seepagearound a cover or oil seal
is usually not a cause for alarm. However.
if the oil drips overmght, then immediate
attention is needed--ignoring a leak can
result in severe transmission damage•
If a cover leaks•try tightening any loose
screws or bolts. If the fasteners are tight,
a new gasketor oil sealmay be required. If
the leak is from around a shaft and oil seal.
the oil seal prooaoly needsto be replaced•
Seeyour authorized dealer or contact the
factory for service or adwce.
IMPORTANT:Neveroperate the tiller if the
transmission is low on oil. Checkthe oil
levelatter every 30 hours of operation and
whenever there _sany oil leakage.
Check Hardware
Checkthe unit for loose or missing hard-
ware after every 10 operating hours.
Loose or missing hardware can lead to
equipment failure, poor performance, or
oll leaks.
Be sure to check the three end cap mount-
mg screws located at the rear of the trans-
mission (Figure 5-3). Lift the tine flap to
service those screws.
Tiller Lubrication
Proper lubrication of the tiller is an essen-
tial part ol your maintenanceprogram. Af-
ter every 10 operating hours, oil or grease
the lubrication points shown in Figures 5-
1 and 5-2 and described below•
FigureS-2
Use general purpose lubricating oil (#30
Check TireAir Pressure
Figure 5-3
weight motor o[I is suitable) and a general
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[;necKzne mr pressure in coin tires, ue-
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.
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purposegrease !metal lubricant is pre-
flate or inflateboth tiresevenlyto between
Transmissmn GearOdSerwce
Terreo, i r avagaole).
15 and 20 PSi (pounds per square inch).
Checkthe transmission gear oil levelafter
• Removewheels and clean wheel shaft
Be sure that both tires have equal air pres-
every 30 hours of operation or whenever
(A, Figure 5-1). Applyathin coating of
sureorthe unit will pull to one side.
you notice any oil leak. Operatingthetiller
greaseto shaft before reinstalling
when the transmission is low on oil can re-
wheels.
Check For OilLeaks
suit in severe damage•
• Greaseback,front and sides of depth
Beforeeach use, checkyour tiller for signs
regulator lever (B, Figure 5-1).
of an oil leak--usually a dirty, oily accumu-
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