Husqvarna 500RTT - Manual (Page 11)

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MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, the operator must main tain tiller
as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your tiller.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section
of this manual should be checked at least once each
season.
• Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean
or replace air fi lter, and check tines and belts for wear.
A new spark plug and clean air fi lter assure proper
air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and
last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check tine operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See “LUBRICATION CHART”).
c
SAE 30 OR 10W-30 MOTOR OIL
d
REFER TO MAINTENANCE “EN GINE” SECTION
e
EP #1 GREASE
LUBRICATION CHART
c
WHEEL
HUB
d
ENGINE
c
IDLER
BRACKET
c
LEVELING
SHIELD
HINGES
c
DEPTH
STAKE PIN
e
RH GEAR CASE
GREASE FITTIG
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3)
ITEM
Each
use
First
month
or
20 Hrs.
Every
3 months
or
50 Hrs.
Every
6 months
or
100 Hrs.
Every
year
or
300 Hrs.
Refer
to
page
Engine Oil
Reduction gear
oil (applicable
models only)
Check level
Performed at every indicated
month or operating hour interval,
whichever comes first.
Change
Air Cleaner
Sediment cup
Check
Clean
Clean
Clean
Spark plug
Spark plug
Valve clearance
Fuel tank and strainer
Fuel line
Spark arrester
(optional part)
Clean-Readjust
Replace
Replace
Check level
Every 2 years (Replace if necessary)
Change
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(2)
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(2)
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