Use and Care Manual

100380 - REAR TINE TILLER
MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
 WARNING
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut
off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete
stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from
spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious
personal injury or property damage.
BEFORE EACH USE
 Check motor oil level
 Clean engine
 Check air filter element
 Check reduction gear oil
FIRST 2 HOURS OF BREAK-IN OPERATION
 Check drive belt tension
 Check nuts and bolts
 Change engine oil
EVERY 5 OPERATING HOURS
 Check motor oil level
EVERY 10 OPERATING HOURS
 Check drive belt tension
 Check nuts and bolts
 Change engine oil
 Lubricate tiller
EVERY FIRST MONTH OR FIRST 20 HOURS
 Change engine oil
 Replace reduction gear oil
 Clean air filter element
EVERY 30 OPERATING HOURS
 Check gear oil level in transmission
 Check tines for wear
 Check air pressure in tires (if unit has pneumatic tires)
EVERY 3 MONTHS OR EVERY 50 HOURS OF OPERATION
 Change engine oil
 Replace reduction gear oil
 Replace air filter element
 Clean spark arrester
EVERY YEAR OR EVERY 100 HOURS OF OPERATION
 Clean deposit cup
 Check/adjust spark arrester*
 Check/adjust idling
 Check/adjust valve clearance**
 Clean fuel tank and fuel filter**
EVERY TWO YEARS
 Check fuel line
EVERY 125 HOURS
 Clean up carbon from cylinder head piston**
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NOTICE
– Change the engine oil after the first 2 hours of break-in
operation.
– Change the engine oil more frequently in dusty
conditions.
* * These items should be replaced if replacement needed.
* ** These items should be maintained and repaired by our authorized dealer,
unless the owner has appropriate tools and is proficient with mechanical
maintenance.
Tiller Lubrication
After every 10 operating hours, oil or grease the lubrication
points as described below.
Use clean lubricating oil (#30 weight engine oil is suitable)
and clean general purpose grease (grease containing a metal
lubricant is preferred, if available).
– Remove the wheels, clean the wheel shaft and apply a thin
coating of grease to the wheel shaft.
– Grease the back, front and sides of the depth regulator
lever.
– Remove the tines and clean the tine shaft. Use a file or
sandpaper to gently remove any rust, burrs or rough spots
(especially around holes in shaft). Apply grease to ends of
shaft before installing tines.
– Oil the threads on the handlebar height adjustment screws
and the handlebar attaching screws.