EarthQuake 26750 - Manual (Page 15)

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Operator's Manual
VECTOR™ Compact Tiller
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 seasonally 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
1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill. Use
a clean, high quality detergent oil. Container must be
marked A.P.I. Service SF - SJ. Use no special additives with
recommended oils. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Oil level
must be full. Check the oil level by removing oil fill plug. Oil
level should be up to the bottom of the fill plug opening on
most engines.
2. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to engine
manual for capacity and type of oil to use.
CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.
3. Remove all vegetation, string, wire, and other material that
may have accumulated on the axle between the inside set of
tines and the seal on the transmission housing.
4. Replace spark plug wire.
LUBRICATION
Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts is critical for
proper care and maintenance. Oil the moving parts using a 30
weight oil.
WARNING
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEAR BY AREAS MAY
EXCEED 150° F. AVOID THESE AREAS.
CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE TILLER BEFORE READING THE
ENGINE MANUAL PROVIDED IN THE PARTS PACKET.
IMPORTANT
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. YOU
MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
ENGINE CAN OVERHEAT AND BECOME DAMAGED IF
DEBRIS BLOCKS THE COOLING SYSTEM OR ROTATING
SCREEN.
NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER
INSTALLED ON ENGINE.
WARNING
DO NOT STORE TILLER IN AN UNVENTILATED AREA
WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH FLAME, SPARKS,
PILOT LIGHTS OR AN IGNITED OBJECT. DRAIN FUEL
OUTDOORS AWAY FROM ANY IGNITION SOURCES. USE
ONLY APPROVED FUEL CONTAINERS.
STORAGE
PREPARE FOR STORAGE
Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage. Read
your engine manual for detailed instructions on preparing the
engine for storage.
1. Protect tines and tine shafts from rust:
- Coat the tine shaft lightly with axle grease.
2. Drain fuel system completely following engine manufacturer’s
instructions or add fuel stabilizer to prevent fuel from
gumming up during extended storage period.
3. While engine is still warm, drain the oil from the engine. Refill
with fresh oil of the recommended grade.
4. Clean external surfaces, engine and cooling fan.
5. Remove spark plug, pour one ounce of SAE 30 oil into spark plug hole.
6. Plug hole and pull starter cord slowly to distribute oil evenly
in cylinder head area.
7. Reinstall spark plug.
8. Transport unit to a suitable storage location. If you have chosen
to use a fuel stabilizer and have not drained the fuel system,
follow all safety instructions storage precautions in this manual
to prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline
fumes. Remember, gasoline fumes can travel to distant sources
of ignition and ignite, causing risk of explosion and fire.
9. If there is any possibility of unauthorized use or tampering,
remove the spark plug and store it in a safe place before
storing the rototiller unit. Be sure to plug the spark plug hole
to prevent foreign material from entering.