Maintenance & Adjustments

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Maintenance Schedule

 

 

 

Check

Change

Before

Every

Every

Every

See

After first

after first

Engine

each use

5 Hours

10 Hours

30 Hours

2 hours

2 hours

Manual

 

 

 

 

Check Motor Oil Level

P

P

 

 

 

 

 

Clean Engine

P

P

 

 

 

 

 

Check Drive Belt Tension

P

P

 

 

 

 

 

Check Nuts and Bolts

P

P

 

 

 

 

 

Change Motor Oil

P

P

 

 

 

 

 

Lubricate Tiller

 

P

 

 

 

 

 

Service Engine Air Cleaner System

 

P

 

 

 

 

 

Check Gear Oil Level in Transmission

 

P

 

 

 

 

 

Check Tines for Wear

 

P

 

 

 

 

 

Check Air Pressure in Tires

 

P

 

 

 

 

 

Service Spark Plug

 

P

 

 

Warning! Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug. Remove the ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

Maintenance

Engine

Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your tiller for all engine maintenance.

Tire Pressure

Check the air pressure in both tires. The air pressure should be between 15-20 PSI.

Keep both tires equally inflated to help prevent machine from pulling to one side.

Hardware

Check for loose or missing hardware after every 10 operating hours and tighten or replace (as needed) before using tiller

Be sure to check the screws underneath the tiller hood that secure the transmission cover and the Depth Regulator Lever to the transmission.

Air Filter

The air cleaner filters dirt and dust out of the air before it enters the carburetor. Operating the engine with a dirty, clogged air filter can cause poor performance and damage to the engine. Never operate the engine without the air cleaner installed. Inspect and service the air cleaner more often if operating in very dusty or dirty conditions. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for air cleaner service intervals and instructions.

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