Cleaning and Maintenance

WARNING: Unplug tiller from power source before cleaning or servicing. Severe injury or death could occur from ﬁre, electrical shock, or body contact with mov- ing tines.

WARNING: When cleaning tiller:

•Do not submerge tiller in any liquids.

•Do not use products that contain ammonia, chlorine, or abrasives.

•Do not use chlorinated cleaning solvents, carbon tetrachloride, kerosene, or gasoline.

CLEANING TILLER

1.To clean front and rear cover and fender, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. Do not spray or pour water directly onto the front or rear cover. Wipe the front and rear covers and fender with the damp- ened cloth.

2.To remove soil and debris from the tines and transmission, use a stiff brush or a dampened cloth. Do not spray or pour water directly onto tiller.

3.For easier cleaning, remove the tines from the tine shaft. See Tine Removal and Installation.

4.Once cleaned, wipe the tine shaft dry and apply a light coat of oil to the shaft before reinstalling the tines.

CHECKING TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT

1.Unplug tiller from power source.

2.Locate the grease ﬁller screw located above the tine shaft on the right side of the transmission (see Figure 13).

3.Lay the tiller on its left side. Remove the right side tine sets for easy access to grease ﬁller screw. See Tine Removal and Installation.

4.Clean the transmission to prevent dirt and debris from entering the transmission.

5.Using a Phillips head screwdriver, re- move the grease ﬁller screw from the transmission case.

6.If grease is not visible in the hole, add a high-quality, automotive-grade, petroleum-based grease using standard grease gun. Place the nozzle of the grease gun ﬁrmly against the rim of the hole and add grease until it begins to seep out around the edge of the nozzle.

7.Reinstall the grease ﬁller screw and wipe away any excess grease.

8.Reassemble the tine sets. See Tine Removal and Installation.

Grease Filler

Screw

Figure 13- Grease Filler Screw

OTHER SUGGESTED

LUBRICATION POINTS

Handlebar Adjustment Knobs: Oc- casionally spray a silicone type lubricant around the saddle bolts.

Tine Shaft: After each use, remove the tines, clean the tine shaft with ﬁne sandpaper and apply a light coat of oil to the tine shaft. This will make future tine installation and removal easier.

ENGLISH

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