Section
5
Maintenance
WARNING
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury or property damage.
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Transmission Maintenance
The transmission was lubricated at the factory and should not require any further lubrication.
However, you should check the lubricant level after the first five (5) hours of opera-
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE | Before | After | Every | Every | End |
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Check Tightness of Bolts and Nuts |
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Check Transmission Lubricant |
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Service Air Filter |
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Inspect Spark Plug |
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Clean Machine |
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WARNING
Before tipping engine or equipment to service transmission, drain fuel from tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.
To check the transmission:
1.Stop the engine, let it cool and discon- nect the spark plug wire.
2.Place the machine down on its left side so the right end of the tine shaft faces up.
3.Remove the
4.Clean the transmission housing.
5.Remove the three threaded plugs (A, B and C, Figure 14) from the transmission. Lubricant should be visible in the top two
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Figure 14: Transmission lubricant check and fill locations.
(1)– After first five (5) hours of use.
(2)– Clean daily when conditions are extremely dusty or dirty.
(3)– Check spark plug annually or every 100 operating hours.
holes (B and C). If so, replace all three plugs. If lubricant is needed, proceed as follows.
To lubricate the transmission:
1.Place the nozzle of a standard grease gun (D, Figure 14) firmly against the rim of the middle hole (B) and add grease until it begins to seep from the bottom hole (A). Reinstall the plug in the bottom hole (A). Next apply grease to the top fill hole (C) until it begins to seep from the middle hole (B). Reinstall the plugs in the middle (B) and top (C) holes.
2.Before reinstalling the tines, use a fine grade sandpaper to clean any rust off the tine shaft. Apply a few drops of oil to the tine shaft to make future tine removal easier.
Other Lubrication Points
•Handlebar Adjustment Knobs: Spray occasionally with a silicone type lubricant.
•Throttle/Tines Lever Cable: Squeeze the lever closed and spray a lubricant into the cable area.
•Tine Shaft: After each use, remove the tines, clean the tine shaft with sandpaper and apply a light coat of oil to the tine shaft.
Hardware
Before each use, check that all hardware is in place and tightened securely.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Engine Lubrication
The engine is a
Engine Air Filter
It is extremely important that air filter ser- vice be performed according to the main- tenance schedule. Refer to the separate Engine Owner’s Manual for inspection and cleaning instructions.
IMPORTANT: Never run engine without air filter assembly properly installed.
Carburetor Adjustment
WARNING
Do not tamper with the engine governor screw which is
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