EarthQuake 3365PS - Manual (Page 13)

Operator’s Manual
Front Tine Tiller 3365 Series
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CAUTION
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY
EXCEED 150° F. AVOID THESE AREAS.
WARNING
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 eight hours of operation.
2. Change oil after first five to eight 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
1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill. Use a
clean, high-quality detergent oil. Use no special additives with
recommended oils. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Oil level must
be full. Check the oil level by checking the engine’s oil dipstick if
provided, or 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.
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.
DO NOT OPERATE TILLER BEFORE READING THE ENGINE
MANUAL PROVIDED IN THE PARTS PACKET.