_iLCAUTION:Disconnect spark plug wire
before performing any maintenance 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 main-
tenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris.
Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns.
5.Refill engine with oil. See "FILL
ENGINE WITH OIL" in the Operation section of this manual.
Oil
Drain
Plug
Oil Level
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification
Oil Filler Plug
AIR CLEANER
Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade ac- cording to your expected temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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| =20 | 0 | 20 | 40 |
| 60 | 80 | 100°F |
| =30 | =20 | =10 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| 30 40 ° C |
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi=viscosity oils
in cold weather, these
possible engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 50 hours of op- eration or at least once a year if the tiller is
not used for 50 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.
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classification
•Be sure tiller is on level surface.
•Oil will drain more freely when warm.
•Catch oil in a suitable container.
1.Remove drain plug.
2.Tip tiller forward to drain oil.
3.After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten se- curely.
4.Remove oil filler plug. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine.
Service air cleaner cartridge every
1.Loosen air cleaner screw(s).
2.Remove air cleaner cover.
3.Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge. Be careful. Do not allow dirt or debris
to fall into carburetor.
4.Clean by tapping gently on a flat sur- face.
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.
5.Clean and replace cover. Tighten
screw(s) securely.
_i_CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean
cartridge. They may cause deterioration
of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge.
Air Cleaner
Cartridge
Cover
Ail C_eaner
Screws
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