MAINTENANCE
general recommendations
The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.
•Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter and check tines and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper
Before each use
•Check engine oil level.
•Check tine operation.
•Check for loose fasteners.
lubrication
Keep unit well lubricated (See LUBRICATION CHART.)
Refer to the engine manual for instructions on engine maintenance.
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Service Dates
*Change oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures.
*Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner parts, if very dirty.
LUBRICATION CHART
1 REFER TO SEPARATE ENGINE OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
2 REFER TO MAINTENANCE, TILLER LUBRICATION SECTION.
3 GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE PIVOT POINTS.
VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND
DIRT THAT CAN CAUSE WEAR ON PIVOT POINTS. IF
YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A
DRY POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANTS.
Figure 9
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