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Checking Engine Oil
1.
Check oil before each use. Stop engine and wait several minutes before checking
oil level. With engine on level ground, the oil must be to FULL mark on dipstick.
2.
Refer to the Assembly section of this manual for instructions on checking the oil.
Changing Engine Oil
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Refer to the viscosity chart (Figure 25) for oil recommendations. Do not over-
fill. Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor
oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer's requirements
for service classification of a minimum level SF or SG (higher letter ratings
are acceptable such as SJ, SL and SM grades). Motor oil will display this
designation on the container.
NOTE: Do not use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil. It could shorten
the engine's service life.
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Change engine oil after the first five to eight hours of operation, and every
fifty hours or every season thereafter. Change oil every twenty five hours
when operating engine under heavy load or in high temperatures.
Draining the Oil
Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly Do not
discard with household waste. Check with your local authorities or Sears
Service Center for safe disposal/recycling facilities.
Before tipping engine or equipment to drain oil, drain fuel from tank by
running engine until fuel tank is empty.
Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the
skin for prolonged periods. Although this is unlikely unless you handle
used oil on a daily basis, it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands
with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Figure 25
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
1.
Drain the fuel from the tank by running the engine until the fuel tank is
empty. Be sure fuel fill cap is secure.
2.
With engine OFF but still warm, disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away
from spark plug.
3.
Remove oil drain end cap located at the base of the engine, and drain oil into
an appropriate receptacle. See Figure 26.
4.
Replace and tighten the oil drain end cap.
5.
When engine is drained of all oil, place engine level. Refill with approximately
20 oz. of fresh oil. Fill to FULL line on dipstick. Do not overfill. Refer to Check
Engine Oil in this Service and Maintenance section.
6.
Replace spark plug wire before starting.
Lubrication
After every 10 operating hours, oil or grease the lubrication points. Use clean
lubricating oil (#30 weight motor oil is suitable) and clean general purpose grease
(grease containing a metal lubricant is preferred, if available).
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Remove the tines and clean the tine shaft. Use a file or sandpaper to gently
remove any rust, burrs or rough spots (especially around the holes in the
shaft). Apply grease to the ends of the shaft before installing the tines.
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Remove the belt cover and lubricate all the pivot points and linkages with a
light coat of oil. Keep the belts free of lubrication.
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The chain case is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory and requires no
maintenance.
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.
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Oil Drain
Figure 26
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