Owner`s manual

CUSTOME RESPONSIBILITIES
Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent
accidental starting of engine.
Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping
unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris.
Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may causeburns.
AtR CLEANER (See Fig, 13)
LUBR!CATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with AP! service
classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity
grade according to your expected temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
o F .20 ° 0 ° 30 ° 32 ° 40 ° 60_ 80 _ 100°
.30 ° -20 ° .10 ° 0_ t0 _ 20 _ 30 ° 40°
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANT]CIPATED BEFORE NEXT O_L CHANGE
FIG. 11
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.)
improve staring in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F (0°C). Check your engine oil level more frequently to
avoid possible engine damage from running tow on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least
once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours inone year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine
and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Add SAE
30 motor oi! or equivalent. Tighten oil filler plug securely
each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 11 and 12)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
Atl oil must meet APt service classification SF, SG or SH.
, Be sure tiller is on tevei surface.
• Oi! wil! drain more freely when warm,
• Catch oif in a suitable container.
Remove drain plug.
• Tip tiller forward to drain oil.
• After oil has drained compfeteIy, replace oii drain plug
and tighten securely.
Remove oil filler plug. Be careful not to altow dirt to
enter the engine.
• RefiII engine with oil. See "FILL ENGINE WITH OIL"
in the Operation section of this manual.
Service air cleaner cartridge every twenty-five hours, more
often if engine is used in very dusty conditions.
, Loosen air cleaner screws, one on each side of cover.
o Remove air cleaner cover.
• Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge. Be careful. Do
not allow dirt or debris to fat! into carburetor.
,, Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface.
,, If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.
o Clean and replace cover. Tighten screws securely.
CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such
as kerosene, are not to be used to clean
cartridge. They may cause deteriora-
tion of the cartridge. Do not oil car-
tridge. Do not use pressurized air to
clean or dry cartridge.
AIR
CLE,_
SCREW
COVER
AIR
CLEANER
CARTRIDGE
FIG. t3
COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14)
Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance
and long life keep your engine clean.
,, Clean air screen frequently using a stiff-bristIed brush.
,, Remove blower housing and clean as necessary.
o Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff.
OIL '_
DRAIN I
PLUG "\
O1L FILLER
PLUG
FIG. 12
LEVEL
CYLINDER FINS
BLOWER
HOUSING
AIR SCREEN
FIG. I4
13