SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR CULTIVATOR

Maintenance Schedule

These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up.

FREQUENCYMAINTENANCE REQUIRED

Before Starting Engine

Fill fuel tank with correct oil and fuel mixture.

Every 10

Hours

Clean and re-oil air filter.

Every 50

Hours or Seasonal

Check spark plug condition and gap.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn the unit off, allow it to cool and disconnect the spark plug before you clean or perform any maintenance on it.

Lubrication

Gearbox-The gearbox is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory.

Trouble Shooting

Refer to the trouble shooting chart for more informa- tion.

Engine

IMPORTANT: Never run your engine without air cleaner completely assembled.

Air Filter Maintenance

1.Place the choke control in the PARTIAL choke position (B).

NOTE: The choke control must be in the PARTIAL choke position (B) to remove the air filter/muffler cover. See Figure 23.

2.Remove the four (4) screws securing the air filter/muffler cover. See Figure 23. Use a flat blade or # T20 Torx bit screwdriver.

Choke Control

Partial Choke

Position (B)

Screws

Screws

Figure 23

Air Filter

3. Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force.

Figure 24

4.Remove the air filter from behind the air filter/ muffler cover. See Figure 24.

4.Wash the filter in detergent and water. Rinse the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water. Allow it to dry completely.

5. Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat the filter. See Figure 25.

6. Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil. See Figure 25.

Figure 25

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