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Thetransmission wasfilled with gearoil at the factory. However,you should checkthe gearoil level at this time to makecertain it is correct.
IMPORTANT:Do not operatethe tiller if the gearoil 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.
3.The gear oil level is correct if the gear oil is approximately halfway up the side of the main drive shaft.
4.If the oil level is low,add gear oil by re- ferring to A. ToCheckthe Transmission GearOil Level in Section 5.
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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 RegulatorLever(FF,Fig.
3.Add motor oil as described in the En- gine Owner'sManual.
4.Movethe Depth RegulatorLeverall 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.
STEP8: CHECKHARDWARE
Checkall nuts and screws for tightness.
STEP 9: CHECK AIR PRESSURE IN
TIRES (units with pneumatic tires)
Ontires equipped with air valves, check the air pressure with atire gauge. Deflate or inflate the tires equally to between15 PSI and20 PSI (pounds per squareinch). Besure that both tires are inflated equally orthe unit will pull to one side.
Fig. 2-10: AdjustDepth RegulatorLever.
IMrU. lANl: his compie[esme assemoiy steps. Before operating your tiller, makesure you readthe following sections in this Manual,as well as the separateEngineOwner'sManual:
• Section 1: Safety
• Section 3: Featuresand Controls
• Section 4: Operation