MAINTENANCE
Engine
SYSTEM / COMPONET
FUEL LEAKS,
FUEL SPILLAGE
FUEL TANK,
AIR FILTER,
FUEL FILTER
IDLE
ADJUSTING
SCREW
SPARK PLUG
CYLINDER FINS,
INTAKE AIR
COOLING VENT
MUFFLER,
SPARK ARRESTOR,
CYLINDER EXHAUST
PORT
IMPORTANT: Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the
frequency of required maintenance.
STORAGE
Each fall or before you store your tiller / cultivator for any long period – be sure to take these
measures:
1. Do not store your tiller / cultivator with fuel still in it. Even under ideal conditions, stored fuel
containing ethanol or MTBE can start to go stale in 30 days. And, since stale fuel has a high
gum content, it can clog the carburetor. This in turn, will restrict fuel flow. So when you're
ready to store your tiller / cultivator, or will not be using it for more than 2 weeks, drain the
fuel tank completely.
2. Next, restart the engine to make sure no fuel is left in the carburetor. Then run the engine
until it stops. This will prevent gum deposits, forming inside of the carburetor and possible
engine damage.
3. Disconnect spark plug wire and remove the spark plug, (Use a 19 mm spark-plug wrench).
Pour about a teaspoon of clean, air- cooled, 2-cycle oil through the spark - plug hole into
the combustion chamber. Slowly pull the starter cord two or three times to coat the inside
of the cylinder wall.
4. Inspect the spark plug, and if necessary, clean it, If you need to replace it, buy a champion
on L8RTC.
5. Install the spark plug, but leave the spark plug wire disconnected.
6. Clean the air filter.
7. Clean dirt, grass, and other materials from the entire machine.
8. Wipe the tines with oil or spray them with WD - 40, to prevent rusting.
9. Oil the throttle cable and all visible moving parts. (Do not remove the engine cover.)
10. Order new parts to replace any that are badly worn or broken. Just contact your local
authorized dealer. But do it early. So you'll have the parts well before the next gardening
season starts.
11. Store your tiller / cultivator – in an upright position – in a clean , dry place.
12. Do you have fuel left over from last season ? Dispose of it properly . Buy fresh oil and gasoline
next season.
PROCEDURE
BEFORE
USE
Wipe out
V
Inspect, clean
V
See adjusting
V
idling speed
Clean and read
Just plug gap
Clean
Clean
EVERY
EVERY
EVERY
25
50
100
HOURS
HOURS
HOURS
V
V
V
V
NOTE
Replace if
necessary
Replace carburetor
if necessary
GAP:.025"
(0.6-0.7mm)
Replace if
necessary
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