Product Manual
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS
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MAINTENANCE
STEPS FOR WORKING ON EQUIPMENT
1. Turn off engine switch.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
3. Securely place the disconnected spark plug wire away
from the spark plug and any metal parts. This must al-
ways be done or arcing may occur between spark plug
wire and metal parts.
4. Replace or repair the part on the cultivator.
5. Check all parts that were repaired, or removed during
NOTE: All repair parts must come from the fac-
tory. Never replace parts that are not specically
designed for the cultivator.
6. Reconnect the spark plug wire.
CULTIVATOR MAINTENANCE
1. The transmission case has grease installed at the factory.
It is recommended that once a year the gear case be split
checked. Add a molylithium type grease only if level of
grease is below top of the gears. DO NOT OVERFILL.
3. For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool en-
vironment. Transferring the unit from a cold to a warm
place can cause the build up of harmful condensation.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Please read the maintenance schedule and observe
these recommendations to extend the life of your engine.
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical,
and trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce air
pollution. To help you properly care for your engine,
the following pages include a maintenance schedule,
routine inspection procedures, and simple maintenance
procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks
that are more difficult, or require special tools, are best
handled by professionals and are normally performed by
a technician or other qualified mechanic.
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissions
control devices and systems may be performed by any
non-road engine repair establishment or individuals.
However, items must be serviced by an authorized dealer
to obtain "no charge" emissions control service.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating
conditions. If you operate your engine under unusual condi-
tions, such as sustained high-load or high-temperature
operation, or use in unusually wet or dusty conditions,
consult your servicing dealer for recommendations ap-
plicable to your individual needs and use.
CAUTION
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE
TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING:
ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL, AND
SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVED FROM SPARK
PLUG BEFORE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING ENGINE
OR EQUIPMENT.
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS
MAY EXCEED 150° F (65° C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
CHECK CULTIVATOR OFTEN FOR LOOSE NUTS AND
BOLTS. KEEP THESE ITEMS TIGHTENED.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN THE TANK INSIDE
A BUILDING. POTENTIAL SPARKS MAY BE PRESENT
FOR IGNITION OF FUEL AND FUEL VAPORS.
AN ADULT MUST ALWAYS DO MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR ON ENGINE AND CULTIVATOR.
ENGINE MUST BE SHUT OFF, COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE REMOVED BEFORE ANY REPAIR OR
MAINTENANCE CAN BE DONE.
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Every 8
hours
(daily)
Every 20
hours or
seasonally
Each
Year
Clean Engine and
Check Bolts & Nut
X
Air Filter Check X
(See Air Filter section)
Clean * X
Replace X X
Spark Plug
(Gap .028”)
Check/
Adjust
X
(See Spark Plug section)
Replace X
* Service more frequently under dusty conditions
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE