Maintenance & Adjustments

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Maintenance Schedule

 

After 2-hour

Before Each

Every 5

Every 10

Every 30

See Engine

break-in

Use

Hours

Hours

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 Air Filter

 

P

 

 

 

 

 

Check Transmission Gear Oil

P

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 packaged with you machine for all engine maintenance.

Check the Tire Pressure

Check the air pressure in both tires. Deflate or inflate both tires evenly to 15-to-20 PSI (pounds per square inch).

Be sure that both tires have the same air pressure or the tiller will tend to pull to one side.

Hardware

At least every 10 operating hours, check the tiller for loose or missing hardware (screws, bolts, nuts, hairpin cotters, etc.). Loose or missing hardware can lead to equipment failure, poor performance or oil leaks.

Be sure to check the three end cap mounting screws located at the rear of the transmission. Lift the tine flap to service those screws.

Air Filter

The engine 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. Service the air cleaner as instructed in the separate Engine Operator’s Manual.

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