5! 6: CHECKTRAHSMiSSiOH
OIL LEVEL
Thetransmission was filled with gearoil at the factory. However,you should checkthe
gear oil level at this time to makecertain it is correct.
IMPORTANT:Donot operatethe tiller if the gear oil level is low. Doing so will result in severedamageto the transmission com- ponents.
1.With the tiller on level ground, pull the Depth RegulatorLever (FF,Fig.
2.Removethe oil fill plug (GG,Fig.
from the transmission housing cover and locatethe main drive shaft situated inside
the housing.
3.Thegear oil level is correct if the gear oil is approximately halfway upthe side of the main drive shaft.
4.Ifthe oil level is low, add gear oil by re-
ferring to A. ToCheckthe Transmission dear 0il Level in Section5.
I El-'/: AUU IVlUI UH UIL
Thetiller is shipped withoutoil in the en- gine.
IMPORTANT:Do not start the engine with- out first adding motor oil. Severeengine
damagewill result if the engineis run with- out oil.
1.Referto the separateEngineOwner's Manual for engine oil specifications and capacities.
2.With the tiller on levelground, movethe Depth
3.Add motor oil as describedin the En- gine Owner'sManual.
4.Movethe DepthRegulator Lever all the way down until the highest notch is en- gaged.This placesthe tines in the "travel" position, which allows the tiller to be moved without the tines touching the ground.
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Checkall nuts and screws for tightness.
STEP g: CHECK AIR PRESSURE IN
TIRES (unitswithpneumatictires)
Checkthe air pressurewith a tire gauge. Deflateor inflatethe tires equally to be- tween 15 PSIand 20 PSI (pounds per square inch). Besure that both tires arein-
flated equally or the unit will pull to one side.
Fig. 2-10: AdjustDepth RegulatorLever.
IMPORTANT: This completesthe assembly steps. Be- fore operatingyour tiller, makesure you readthe follow- ing sections in this Manual,as well as the separateEngineOwner'sManual:
• Section 1: Safety
• Section 3: Featuresand Controls
• Section 4: Operation