Operator`s manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
WARNING
Before inspecting, clean-
ing or servicing the ma-
chine, shut off engine,
wait for all moving parts to
come to a complete stop,
disconnectspark plug wire
and move wire away from
spark plug.
Failure to follow these in-
structionscan result in se-
rious personal injury or
propertydamage.
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this machine does
not cover items that have been sub-
jected to operator abuse or negli-
gence. To receive full value from the
warranty, the operator must maintain
the machine as instructed in this
manual.
Some adjustments will need to be
made periodically to properly main-
tain your machine.
Keep the air filters clean and change
the spark plug annually. A clean air
filter system and a new spark plug
will help your engine run better and
last longer.
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
PROCEDURE
Before Every Every Every As
Each 10 30 50 Noted
Use Hours Hours Hours
LubricateTiller
Checkfor 0il Leaks
CheckHardware
Checkgearoil level(see
"Transmission Gear0il Service")
t
t
Check engineoillevel(see "Engine
Oil Service")
And every
five
operating
hours
Changeengine oil (see "Engine
0il Service")
Servicefoam pre-cleaner air filter,
if so equipped (see"Air Cleaner
Service")
Every25
hours*
Servicepaperairfilter (see"Air
CleanerService")
Every3O
hours*
ServiceSpark Plug
CleanEngine •
Checktines for wear °
(see "Tines")
Check/AdjustTension on •
DriveBelts
t
* Changemore freque'ntlyin dusty or dirty conditions. Changeafter first 2 ho_'rs"of
break-in operation.
t Checkafterfirst2 hours of break-in operation.
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