Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance Schedule
Check Motor Oil Level
Clean Engine
Check Drive Belt Tension
Check Nuts and Bolts
Change Motor Oil
Lubricate Tiller
Service Engine Air Cleaner System
Check Gear Oil Level in Transmission
Check Tines for Wear
Check Air Pressure in Tires
Service Spark Plug
WARNING!
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. 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.
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Hardware
Check for loose or missing hardware after every 10 operating
hours and tighten or replace — as needed — before reusing the
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 and/or 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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Engine
10 Hours
30 Hours
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