Powermate P-RTT-196MD Engine Maintenance, Check or Fill Engine Crankcase, Check Tire Pressure

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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.

4. Check spark plug yearly or every 100 hours of operation.

5. Service air cleaner.

6. Keep engine and parts clean.

7. 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 18-22ounces. 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 couldn’t touch the dipstick, fill the oil to recommended level.

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 30 PSI. If tires do not have equal pressure, tiller will pull to one side.

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.

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.

Gear Case Dipstick

Transmission

Cover Plate

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Contents Operator’s Manual Rear Tine Rotary TillerControl and Operating Symbols Safety DefinitionsSafety Alert Symbols Safety Warning SymbolsResponsibility of Operator Important Safety InformationPreparation Safety Operation SafetyFuel Safety Operation SafetyREPAIR, MAINTENANCE, and Adjustment Safety Storage SafetyChildren Safety Parts & Features Product SpecificationsSafety Decals Assembly Install the Depth Regulator See Figure Install the Wheels See FigureInstall the Tines Install the Tine ShieldAttach Upper Handle See Figure Attach Lower Handle See FigureAttach Front Handle See Figure Engine Oil Engine PreparationStart-Up OperationCold Starts Restarting a Warm EngineTilling Idle SpeedOperating Speed Shutting DownCure the Levers in Drive Position Forward Lever See FigureDepth Regulator Lever See Figure AdjustmentsTilling Tips Belt Tension Adjustment See FigureTo increase belt tension To Decrease Belt TensionPeriodic Maintenance Schedule Table MaintenanceTab Change FORWARD/REVERSE BeltsCheck Tiller Transmission OIL Engine MaintenanceClean Tine Axle Shaft Check or Fill Engine CrankcaseHow to Prepare for Storage Technical ServiceProblem Possible Causes Solutions Powermate Rotary Tiller Limited Warranty WarrantyYour Warranty Rightes and Obligations Emisson Control System WarrantyManufacturer’s Warranty Coverage Limitations of Liability Warranty CoverageHow to Obtain Warranty Service ExclusionsWarranty Page Guárdese Este Manual Para Referencia Futura Símbolos de control y operación Definiciones de seguridadSímbolos de alerta sobre seguridad Símbolos de advertencia sobre seguridadSeguridad Durante LA Operación Información importante sobre seguridadResponsabilidad DEL Operador Seguridad Durante LA PreparaciónSeguridad Durante LA Operación Continuación Información importante sobre seguridad ContinuaciónSeguridad DEL Combustible Seguridad Durante LA REPARACIÓN, Mantenimiento Y Ajuste Seguridad DE AlmacenamientoSeguridad DE Niños Piezas y características Especificaciones del productoMarbetes de seguridad Montaje Marbetes de seguridad ContinuaciónCómo sacar la motocultivadora de la caja Instalar LAS Ruedas véase la figuraInstalar LAS Azadas Instalar LA Cubierta DE AzadasInstalar EL Asidero Frontal véase la figura Instalar EL Asidero Inferior véase la figuraCómo Revisar EL Nivel DE Aceite Y Llenar AL Nivel Apropiado Preparación del motorArranque OperaciónArranques EN Frío Rearranque DE UN Motor EN CalienteLabranza Régimen de marcha en vacíoVelocidad de operación ApagadoPalancas de control motriz seguro Palanca DE Retroceso véase la figuraAjustes Palanca DEL Regulador DE ProfundidadPara aumentar la tensión de la correa Ajuste DE LA Tensión DE LA CorreaPara Reducir LA Tensión DE LA Correa Tabla DE Programa DE Mantenimiento Periódico MantenimientoPrograma de mantenimiento Mantenimiento menor de la motocultivadora Mantenimiento ContinuaciónLimpiar LA Flecha DEL EJE DE Azadas Mantenimiento del motorRevisar LA Presión DE LAS Llantas LubricaciónCómo preparar la motocultivadora para almacenamiento Servicio técnicoProblema CAUSA/S POSIBLE/S Solución / Soluciones Diagnóstico y resolución de problemasGarantía Derechos y obligaciones al amparo de la garantía Garantía del sistema pro control de emisiones contaminantesCobertura de la garantía del fabricante Limitaciones de responsabilidad Cobertura de la garantíaCómo obtener servicio de garantía ExclusionesGarantía Continuación