Storage & Maintenance
STORAGE
Daily Storage | Long Term Storage |
Note: Refer to the tractor Operator’s Manual for important information concerning safely storing your tractor.
1.Allow tractor engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
2.After jobs are completed, hose or brush down the unit to remove dirt and debris.
3.Lightly grease or oil all pivot points. Coat bare metal surfaces to prevent corrosion.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the tiller only when the engine is stopped, parking brake is set, and all moving parts have stopped. Always remove the ignition key before beginning maintenance or adjustments to prevent accidental starting of the engine.
1.Use water pressure or brush to thoroughly clean the unit.
2.Paint, or lightly coat with oil, any area where paint has been worn or chipped away.
3.Thoroughly lubricate the unit.
4.Store in a dry place.
Maintenance Schedule
| Care Required |
|
| Schedule |
|
| Clean debris from unit. |
|
| After each use. |
|
| Lubricate unit. |
|
| Every 5 hours or at least |
|
|
|
|
| once a year. |
|
| Check drive belt. |
|
| Every 50 hours or at |
|
|
|
| least once a year. |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Note: Keep grease and oil off belts. |
|
| TILLER SHAFT |
|
|
| UNDERSIDE OF TILLER | Note: Keep grease and oil off belt and pulleys. | |
|
|
| |
Symbol | Use | Apply With | Procedure |
|
| Lithiium base automotive grease | Grease gun | 1. | Wipe fitting clean with rag. |
|
|
|
| 2. | Apply 2 or 3 shots of grease. |
|
|
|
| 3. | Wipe up any excess grease. |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
| SAE 30 Oil | Oil can | Clean indicated area and apply 2 | |
|
| ||||
|
|
|
| or 3 drops of oil. | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Maintenance
15
