Disconnectspark plug wire before per- forming any maintenance(except carbure- tor adjustment)to prevent accidentalstart- ing of engine.
Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of
grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank beforetipping unit for main- tenance. Clean muffler area of all grass,
dirt, and debris.
Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns.
ENGINE
LUBRiCATiON
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or
SH. Select tile oil'sSAE viscosity grade
according to your expected temperature.
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!TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although
Change the oilafterevery 50 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 50 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before start-
ing the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Add SAE 30
motor oil or equivalent. "lighten oil filler plug securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OiL
Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH.
oBe sure tiller is on level surface.
o Oil will drain more freely when warm.
oUse a funnel to prevent oil spill on tiller, and catch oil in a suitable container.
o Remove drain plug.
°Tip tiller forward to drain oil
oAfter oft has drained completely, replace
oil drain plug and tighten securely.
o Remove oil filler plug. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine.
•Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in the Operation section of this manual.
OIi Drain Plug
Off Level
Oil Filler Plug
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter: Clean the foam pre- cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
•Loosen air cleaner cover screws. Remove cover and air cleaner assembly from base.
o Remove air cleaner asssembly from inside cover and disassemble°
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
o Wash it in liquid detergent and water. o Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.
•Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.
Cover Screws
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
o Gently tap the flat side of the paper car- tridge to dislodge dirt. Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge. Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car- tridge.
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