Operator`s manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
B ARNING Before inspecting, cleaningor servicingthe unit, shut off engine, wait for all tl......
partsto come to a complete stop, disconnectspark plugwire and movewire away from spark
plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or
propertydamage. ,
RegularMaintenance CheckForOilLeaks
Because the tiller is operated in the
garden, frequently under hot and
dirty conditions, regular maintenance
is very important to ensure that you
are getting proper performance from
your tiller. There are several mainte-
nance procedures that will help keep
your tiller in good operating condition.
•oChange engine oil regularly.
• Lubricate the controls regularly.
• Keep the correct tension on the for-
ward drive belt.
• Replace the engine air cleaner ele-
ment when dirty.
• Keep engine cooling fins clean.
Tiller Lubrication
After every 10 operating hours, oil or
grease the lubrication points shown
in Figures 4-1 and 4-2 and described
below.
Use a good quality lubricating oil
(#30 weight engine oil is suitable)
and a good quality general purpose
grease (grease that has a metal
lubricant is preferred, if available).
• Remove wheels, clean wheel shaft
(A, Fig. 4-1) and apply thin coating
of grease to shaft.
• Grease back, front and sides of
depth regulator lever (B, Fig. 4-1).
• Remove tines, clean tine shafts (C,
Fig. 4-1) and inspect for rust, rough
spots or burrs (especially around
holes). File or sand smooth and
coat ends of shaft with grease.
• Oil the threads on the handlebar
height adjustment handle
(D, Fig. 4-1).
• Oil the engine throttle cable (E,
Fig. 4-1) and the wheel gear cable
(F). Allow oil to soak in and then
wipe off any excess.
• Oil the various pivot points (G, Fig.
4-2) on the shifting mechanism, the
handlebar, and the idler arms (do
not allow oil on the belts or pulleys).
F
D
Figure4-1
Figure4.2
Figure4-3
E
Before each use, check your tiller for
signs of an oil leak - usually a dirty,
oily accumulation either on the unit
or on the floor where it has been
parked.
A little seepage around a cover or oil
seal is usually not a cause for alarm.
However, if the oil drips overnight
then immediate attention is needed
as ignoring a leak can result in se-
vere transmission damage.
If a cover isleaking, try tightening
any loose screws or bolts. If the fas-
teners are tight, a new gasket or oil
seal may be required. If the leak is
from around a shaft and oil seal, the
oil seal probably needs to be re-
placed. See your Sears Service
Center for advice.
IMPORTANT: Never operate the
tiller if the transmission is low on oil.
Check the oil level after every 30
hours of operation and whenever
there isany oil leakage.
CheckHardware
At least every 10 operating hours,
check the unit for loose or missing
hardware (screws, bolts, nuts, hair-
pin cotters, etc.). Loose or missing
hardware can lead to equipment fail-
ure, poor performance, or oil leaks.
Be sure to check the end cap mount-
ing screws located at the rear ofthe
transmission (Figure 4-3). Lift the
tine flap to service the screws.
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