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Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine.
Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris.
Do not touch hot muffler 0r cylinder fins as contact may cause burns.
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ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SGo Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade
accordinq to your expected temperature,
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES......
_F | *20_ | 0" | 30 _ 32_ 40_ | 60_ | 8Q_ | 100_ |
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FIG. 16
NOTE: Afthough
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 25 hours in one year.,
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use_ Add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent. Tighten oil filler plug securely each time you check the oil level,,
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 16 and 17)
Service ah'cleaner more often under'dusty conditions°
•Loosen air cleaner'cover screws. Remove cover'and air cleaner assembly from base.
oRemove air cleaner asssembly from inside cover'and disassemble.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
oWash it in liquid detergent and water° = Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.
°Saturate it in engine oil,, Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
oGently tap the flat side of the paper cartridge to dis- lodge dirt_, Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized aim',as this wilt damage the cartridge° Replace a dirty, bent, or'damaged cartridge.
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oInsert tabs on cover into slots in base and tighten cover
.............screws securely.
CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean
cartridge, They may cause deteriora- tion of the cartridge, Do not oil car- tridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge,
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Determine temperature range expected before oil change, All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG
°Be sure tiller'is on level surface°
oOil will drain more freely when warm_
=Use a funnel to prevent oil spifl on tiller, and catch oil in a suitable container°
o Remove drain plug.
o Tip tiller'forward to drain oil.
=After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely,_
oRemove oil filler plug,. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine_
RETAINER
CARTRIDGE/
, COVER SCREWS
°Refill engine with oil See "CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in the Operation section of this manual
DUAL ELEMENT"CARTRIDGE AIR CLEANER
FIG. 18
COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 19)
Your engine is air cooled° For proper engine performance
DRAIN | and long life keep your engine clean. | ||
= | Clean airscreen frequently using | ||
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PLUG_ | o | Remove blower housing and clean as necessary. | |
| ° | Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaf[ | |
OIL |
| OIL LEVEL |
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| PLUG | ,BLOWER |
| HOUSING | |
| FIG. 17 | |
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AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18)
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filteL Clean the foam
hoursof operation or every season, whichever occurs first. 14
SCREEN
FIG. 19