Bolens 12180 owner manual Required Maintenance Schedule, Every, Procedure, Hours

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Section

5Maintenance

WARNING

Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

		Before	Every	Every	As
	PROCEDURE	Each	10	30	Noted
		Use	Hours	Hours

	Check engine oil level	•			And every 5
					operating hours

	Clean engine	•			▲

	Check drive belt tension		•		✝

	Check nuts and bolts		•		✝

	Change engine oil		•		*
	Lubricate tiller		•

	Service engine air cleaner system				▲

	Check gear oil level in			•	✝
	transmission

	Check tines for wear			•

	Check air pressure in tires			•

	Service spark plug				▲

*Change more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions. Change after first 2 hours of break-in operation.

✝Check after first 2 hours of break-in operation.

▲See Engine Owner’s Manual for service intervals and instructions.

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Contents Broncotm 5 HP Table of Contents Training SafetyUse slower engine speeds Keep children and pets awayTo Avoid Serious Injury Operating SymbolsIntroduction AssemblyTools/Materials Needed for Assembly Loose Parts List Qty. DescriptionMove Tiller Off Shipping Platform Attach HandlebarInstall Reverse Clutch Cable Install Forward Clutch CableCheck all nuts and screws for tightness Check Level Transmission Gear OilCheck Hardware for Tightness Check Air Pressure in TiresWheel Drive Pins Features and ControlsFreewheel To Operate the Reverse Clutch Control Forward Clutch BailReverse Clutch Control To Operate the Forward Clutch BailDepth Regulator Lever Handlebar Height AdjustmentShallow Settings Deep To Adjust the HandlebarsStarting and Stopping the Engine OperationIntroduction BREAK-IN OperationOperating the Tiller For reverse motion of the wheels and tines Turning the Tiller AroundStopping the Tiller and Engine Avoid making footprints Let the tiller do the workTilling depths Avoid tilling soggy, wet soilTilling up and down slopes Tilling across slopes without using terracesClearing the tines Tilling on slopesLoading and Unloading the Tiller Power CompostingEvery MaintenanceRequired Maintenance Schedule ProcedureCheck Hardware Transmission Gear OIL ServiceTiller Lubrication Check for OIL LeaksRemoving a Single Tine Removing a Tine AssemblyBolo Tines Tine InspectionCheck belt tension after every 10 operating hours EngineTo Check Belt Tension To Check Reverse Belt Tension Forward Clutch Bail AdjustmentReplacement Belt Information Reinstall the belt coverCARBURETOR/GOVERNOR Control Adjustments Engine OIL ServiceEngine Cleaning AIR Cleaner Service Spark Plug ServiceTroubleshooting Tiller Length Tiller WeightTransmission Gear OIL Specifications Frame WeightsEngine Service and Repair Warranty ServiceCustomer Service and Technical Service Replacement Parts1905237 1/99