OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS and parts explosions
Front Tine Models
Engine Maintenance
Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet for information on engine maintenance. Your engine manual provides detailed information and a maintenance schedule for performing the following tasks:
1.Check oil level before each use or after every 8 hours of operation.
2.Change oil after first
4.Check spark plug yearly or every 100 hours of operation.
5.Service air cleaner.
6.Keep engine and parts clean.
7.Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and bolts, keep these items tightened.
Check or Fill Engine Crankcase
1.Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill. Use a clean, high quality detergent oil. Container must be marked A.P.I. Service SF - SJ. Use no special additives with recommended oils. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Oil level must be full. Check the oil level by removing oil fill plug. Oil level should be up to the bottom of the fill plug opening on most engines.
2.Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use.
Clean tine axle shaft
1.Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2.Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.
3.Remove all vegetation, string, wire, and other material that may have accumulated on the axle between the inside set of tines and the seal on the transmission housing.
4.Replace spark plug wire.
Lubrication
Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts is critical for proper care and maintenance. Oil the moving parts shown at 10 hour intervals using a 30 weight oil.
IMPORTANT
Engine is shipped from factorywithout oil. You must add engine oil before starting engine.
Engine can overheat and become damaged if debris blocks the cooling system or rotating screen.
Never run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine.
!CAUTION
Do not operate tiller before reading the engine manual provided in the parts packet.
!WARNING
Temperature of muffler and near by areas may exceed 150° F. Avoid these areas.
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