Maintenance
PREPARE FOR STORAGE
Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage. Read your engine manual for detailed instructions on preparing the engine for storage.
1.Protect wheels and axles from rust:
- Coat the axles lightly with axle grease.
2.Drain fuel system completely following engine manufacturer’s instructions or add fuel stabilizer to prevent fuel from gumming up during extended storage period.
3.While engine is still warm, drain the oil from the engine. Refill with fresh oil of the recommended grade.
4.Clean external surfaces, engine and cooling fan.
5.Remove spark plug, pour one ounce of SAE 30 oil into spark plug hole.
6.Plug hole and pull starter cord slowly to distribute oil evenly in cylinder head area.
!WARNING
DO NOT STORE TILLER IN AN UNVENTILATED AREA WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH FLAME, SPARKS, PILOT LIGHTS OR AN IGNITED OBJECT. DRAIN FUEL OUTDOORS AWAY FROM ANY IGNITION SOURCES. USE ONLY APPROVED FUEL CONTAINERS.
7.Reinstall spark plug.
8.Transport unit to a suitable storage location.ReproductionIf you have chosenforto use a fuel stabilizer and have not drained the fuel system, f ll w all safety instructions storage precautions in this manual to prevent the
possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline fumes. Remember, gasoline fumes can travel to distant sourcesNotof igni ion and ignite, causing risk of explosion and fire.
If there is any possibility of unauthorized use r tampering, remove the spark plug and store it in a safe place bef re st ring the rototiller
unit. Be sure to plug the spark plug hole to prevent f reign material
from entering.9.
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