Check Tiller Transmission Grease; Check Tire Pressure; Lubrication; Clean Tine Axle Shaft - Simplicity 1694161 Operator's Manual

Normal Care
Check Tiller Transmission Grease
TILLER TRANSMISSION IS SHIPPED FROM
FACTORYWITH THE PROPER AMOUNT OF
00 LIQUID GREASE.
Check the grease level annually. To check the grease
level:
1. Move tiller to level ground.
2. Remove grease level dipstick located between the
handlebar mounts in the front transmission cover.
Correct 00 grease level is indicated between the high
and low levels on the dipstick.
3. Replace grease level dipstick in the filler hole.
4. Note that the front 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 00 grease 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 20 PSI. If tires do not
have equal pressure, tiller will pull to one side.
Lubrication
Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts of your
rototiller is a very important part of care and
maintenance. You should oil the moving parts shown at
10 hour intervals using a 30 weight oil.
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 on the
transmission housing.
5. Tip the tiller back to a level position.
6. Replace spark plug wire.
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dipstick
dipstick hole
transmission
cover plate
When replacing grease, the tiller transmission
holds 18-22 ounces. DO NOT OVERFILL.
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