DR Power Mini Tiller Roto-Hog (November 2008 - December 2014 ) - Manual (Page 17)

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Recycling a Used Battery
Never attempt to dispose of your Battery in a fire; the cells may explode.
Please dispose of used Batteries responsibly, according to your local hazardous materials regulations. Never throw
away used Batteries in your household trash.
Please dispose of your used Batteries responsibly by recycling them. We have partnered with East Penn Manufacturing, one of
the leading producers of lead-acid batteries in the U.S., to recycle your Battery when it reaches the end of its life. East Penn
has nearly 100 distribution centers throughout the U.S. and Canada that will accept your Battery for recycling. East Penn will
separate and reuse everything in your old Battery: the plastic cover, the lead, and even the Battery acid using a patented
process. To find the location of the East Penn distribution center nearest you, visit http://www.dekabatteries.com.
You can also visit the Web site of Earth 911 for more information [www.earth911.org]. Once there, click the Municipal HHW
link under Hazardous Household Waste, and enter your zip code. The site lists recycling centers located near you.
For a fee, you can recycle your Batteries with the International Metals Reclamation Company. Visit them at www.inmetco.com
and click Services; or contact them at: INMETCO, PO Box 720, 245 Portersville Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117. Phone: (724)
758-2825; Fax: (724) 758-2845. To learn more about hazardous waste recycling, visit the Web site for Battery Council
International [www.batterycouncil.org] or for the Environmental Protection Agency [www.epa.gov].
End of Season and Storage
When performing any maintenance, you must first shut off the Engine; wait five (5) minutes to allow parts to cool and
disconnect the Spark Plug wire, keeping it away from the Spark Plug.
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If your DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller will be idle for more than 30 days, we recommend using a fuel stabilizer. This
will prevent sediment from gumming up the carburetor. If there is dirt or moisture in the fuel or tank, remove it by
draining the tank. Completely fill the tank with a fresh fuel mixture and add the appropriate amount of stabilizer or
fuel additive. Run the Engine for a short time to allow the additive to circulate.
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Remove the Spark Plug and pour about 1 ounce of motor oil into the cylinder hole. Replace the Plug and pull the
Recoil Starter Rope until you feel strong resistance. This will coat the Piston and seat the Valves to prevent
moisture buildup.
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Clean or replace the Engine Air Filter Element. See page 15.
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Clean dirt and debris from the Engine Cylinder Head Cooling Fins, Debris Screen, and Muffler.
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Clean out residual debris from the under the Tines Hood and Tine Assemblies.
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Touchup all rusted or chipped paint surfaces. Sand them lightly before painting.
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Be sure all Nuts, Bolts, and Screws are securely fastened.
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Inspect moving parts for damage and wear; replace if necessary.
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Store the Battery in a dry area that will not freeze. If you will not use the machine over a long period, charge the
Battery every four to six weeks. See page 9.
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If possible, store your DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller inside, but not near an open flame or spark such as found in a
water heater.
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After the DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller has cooled, cover the machine with a suitable protective cover that does not
retain moisture. Do not use plastic as this material cannot breathe; it also allows condensation to form, which will
cause your machine to rust.