White 414 Adjustments, Lubrication, Maintenance, Belt Tension Adjustment, Carburetor Adjustment

4.Squeeze the clutch handle against the handle to engage the wheels and tines.

NOTE: Make certain the gear selection indicator is correctly positioned before engaging the clutch handle. If it is between gears, the engine will stall.

To transport tiller, do not engage the tines. Select the wheel drive only.

WARNING: Do not push down on the handles so that the wheels are lifted off the ground while using the tine drive, or the tiller could move backward and cause personal injury.

For best results, it is recommended the garden be tilled twice (lengthwise, then widthwise) to pulverize the soil.

SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS

HANDLE ADJUSTMENT

The handle height may be adjusted. Refer to the Controls section for details of handle adjustment.

BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Periodic adjustment of the belt tension may be required due to normal stretch and wear on the belt. Adjustment is needed if the tines or wheels seem to hesitate while turning, but the engine maintains the same speed.

To adjust the tension on the belt, refer to final clutch adjustment in Assembly Instructions.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running, (e.g. carburetor), disengage all clutches and tines. Keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler.

Never make unnecessary adjustments. The factory settings are correct for most applications. If adjustments are needed, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your tiller.

SECTION 9: LUBRICATION

Transmission—The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory. It requires no checking unless the transmission is disassembled. To fill with grease, lay the right half of the transmission on its side. Add 22 ounces of Benalene 920 grease. Assemble the left half to it. This grease can be obtained at your nearest authorized dealer. Order part number 737-0300.

Clutch Handle—Lubricate the pivot point on the clutch handle and the cable at least once a season with light oil. The control must operate freely in both directions.

Pivot Points—Lubricate all pivot points and linkages at least once a season with light oil.

Tine Shafts—Remove tine assemblies and lubricate the tine shafts at least once a season.

Wheel Shafts—Remove wheel assemblies and lubricate the axle shafts at least once a season.

SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before performing any repairs or maintenance.

ENGINE

Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions.

Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions carefully.

Service air cleaner every ten hours under normal conditions. Clean every hour under extremely dusty

conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

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

The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset every 25 hours of engine operation. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each tiller season; check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specification.

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