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Servicing the Tiller
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WARNING
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING:
ENGINE MUST BE TURNED
OFF AND COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE MUST BE RE-
MOVED AND SECURED FROM
SPARk PLUG bEFORE CHECkING AND ADJUSTING ENGINE
OR EQUIPMENT.
CHANGE BELTS
(See Figure 14)
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool completely before
proceeding.
2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.
3. Reduce the belt tension by loosening the cable upper jam nut.
4. Remove the front carry handle, front and rear belt cover.
• remove the belt from the forward engine pulley:
- loosen the three engine mounting bolts
- slide the belt free of the engine pulley
- pull the belt down and out of the way
• install new belt:
- loosen the engine mounting bolts
- place belt around transmission pulley in groove
- Place belt onto engine pulley in groove.
5. Tighten the upper jam nut.
6. Attach spark plug wire.
7. Follow Operating Instructions- start the engine and operate
the clutch lever. Check for proper cable adjustment.
Adjust as required.
WARNING
THE TINES SHOULD NOT ROTATE WITH THE ENGINE RUN-
NING, THE DEPTH REGULATOR SET AT TRANSPORT MODE
AND THE DRIVE LEVER NOT ENGAGED.
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The following information will help you make the necessary
checks and perform the procedures required to follow the
normal care recommendations made for your tiller unit. If you
prefer, your local authorized dealer can make these checks and
perform the required procedures for you.
Engine Maintenance
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet
for information on engine maintenance. Your engine manual
provides detailed information and a maintenance schedule for
performing the following tasks:
1. Check oil level before each use or after every 8 hours
of operation.
2. Change oil after first 5-8 hours of operation. Change oil
while engine is warm. Refill with new oil of recommended
grade.
4. Check spark plug yearly or every 100 hours of operation.
5. Service air cleaner.
6. Keep engine and parts clean.
7. Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and
bolts, keep these items tightened.
CHECK OR FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE
Important: Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You must
add engine oil before starting engine.
1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill. Use a
clean, high quality detergent oil. Do not mix oil with
gasoline. Oil level must be full. check the oil level by
removing oil fill plug.
2. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to
engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use.
LUBRICATION
Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts is critical for
proper care and maintenance. Oil the moving parts shown at
10 hour intervals using a 30 weight oil.
CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.
3. Tip the tiller forward. Block the tiller in position so that it
rests on the engine mount and the tines are exposed.
4. Remove all vegetation, string, wire, and other material
that may have accumulated on the axle between the
inside set of tines and the seal cover on the transmission
housing.
5. Tip the tiller back to a level position.
6. Replace spark plug wire.