Prepare for Storage

Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage. Read your engine manual for detailed instructions on preparing the engine for storage.

1.Protect wheels and axles from rust:

-Loosen locking bolt inside wheel. Slide wheel toward machine.

-Coat the axles lightly with axle grease.

-Move wheel back into position and snug locking bolt. Back off locking bolt 1/16 turn and lock jam nut.

2.Run with gas stabilizer in fuel.

3.Drain the fuel tank. Run the engine until it stops.

4.While engine is still warm, drain the oil from the engine. Refill with fresh oil of the recommended grade.

Maintenance and Storage

5.Remove spark plug, pour one-half ounce of clean engine oil into cylinder. Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil. Replace spark plug.

6.Clean entire tiller.

7.Store your tiller in a clean, dry building.

CAUTION

Do not store tiller in an unventilated area where fuel fumes may reach flame, sparks, pilot lights or an ignited object. Drain fuel outdoors away from any ignition sources. Use only approved fuel containers.

TILLER AND ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Your tiller will require maintenance including service and adjustments before and after use. To help ensure long life and peak performance for your tiller, follow the maintenance schedule below. Refer to your Briggs & Stratton manual to establish a maintenance schedule for the engine.

Maintenance Operation		See Page # Before Each Use			50 hrs or
Maintenance Operation		See Page # Before Each Use			50 hrs or
					Every Season
Check forward belt tension __________			16	___________ ✓
Check or fill engine crankcase _______			18	___________ ✓
Check tiller transmission grease _____			19	___________ ✓
Check tire pressure _______________			19	___________ ✓
Change forward/reverse belt _________			17	_______________________________ ✓
Clean tine axle shaft	______________		20	_______________________________ ✓
Lube wheel axle shaft	_____________ 21			_______________________________ ✓
Check throttle control adjustment		____	EM _______________________________ 1
Change engine oil ________________			EM _______________________________ 2

EM = See engine manual.

1Adjust throttle control after first 3 hours of operation or if engine is hard to start or run-on occurs.

2Change oil after first 5-8 hours of use, then after every 50 hours or every season. Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.

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