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B	Servicing the Tiller

The following information will help you make the necessary checks and perform the procedures required to follow the normal care recommendations made for your tiller unit. If you prefer, your local authorized dealer can make these checks and perform the required procedures for you.

	wire	WARNING
	wire
tab		To prevent accidental
tab		starting:
		starting:
		Engine must be turned
		off and cool, and spark
		plug wire must be re-
		moved and secured from

spark plug before checking and adjusting engine or equipment.

CHANGE BELTS

(See Figure 14)

1.Turn off engine. Engine must be cool completely before proceeding.

2.Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.

3.Reduce the belt tension by loosening the cable upper jam nut.

4.Remove the front carry handle, front and rear belt cover.

•remove the belt from the forward engine pulley:

-loosen the three engine mounting bolts

-slide the belt free of the engine pulley

-pull the belt down and out of the way

•install new belt:

-loosen the engine mounting bolts

-place belt around transmission pulley in groove

-Place belt onto engine pulley in groove.

5.Tighten the upper jam nut.

6.Attach spark plug wire.

7.Follow Operating Instructions- start the engine and operate the clutch lever. Check for proper cable adjustment. Adjust as required.

WARNING

The TINES SHOULD NOT ROTATE WITH THE ENGINE RUN- NING, THE DEPTH REGULATOR SET AT TRANSPORT Mode

AND THE DRIVE LEVER NOT ENGAGED.

C	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.

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.

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.

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