Servicing
To prevent serious injury
from accidental starting:
Turn the Power Switch of the equipment to its “OFF” position, wait for the engine to cool, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
To prevent serious injury
from equipment failure: Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise, vibration, or excess smoking occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Equipment Lubrication
1.Gear Box is shipped properly filled with grease.
2.Yearly, open the Gear Box and check the grease level.
3.Add grease only up to top of gears.
Do not overfill grease; overfilling will damage the equipment.
Storage
1.Wait for engine to cool, then clean equipment with clean cloth.
2.Clean the engine and/or prepare it for storage according to engine manual instructions.
3.Apply a thin coat of rust preventive oil to all uncoated metal parts.
4.Cover and store in a dry,
Maintenance Procedures
Many maintenance procedures, including those not detailed in this manual, will need to
be performed by a qualified technician for safety. If you have any doubts about your ability to safely service the equipment or engine, have a qualified technician service the equipment instead.
Note: These procedures are in addition to the regular checks and maintenance explained as part of the regular op- eration of the engine and equipment.
Engine Maintenance and Service
Follow the instructions found in the included engine manual.
5.For cold weather operation, store the equipment in a cool dry area to prevent condensation and premature wear.
Transportation
1.BEFORE Transporting, check the
Tires for wear and proper inflation (60
PSI, cold).
2.Before Transporting and at 500 MILE intervals during every trip, check and tighten the Tire Lug Nuts. Torque from 85 to 90
3.EVERY 2,000 TO 3,000 MILES of Travel, lubricate the Hub Assemblies with a heavy weight bearing grease. Follow the Bearing Packing Instruc- tions as explained on the last page of this manual. After each Hub As-
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