Manual

WARNING: Beforeinspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine,shut off engine, wait for all
moving partsto come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire awayfrom
spark plug. Failureto follow these instructions can result in serious personalinjury or property
damage.
3. Cleanaround the oil dipstick or oil fill
tube (whichever applies) to prevent dirt
from falling into the crankcase.
4. Onengines with an oil fill tube, remove
the fill cap and add oil (if required) until it
reachesthe top of the fill tube. Reinstall
the fill cap.
5. Onengines with a dipstick, remove it
and wipe it clean. Reinsert the dipstick,
tighten it securely,and removeit. Add oil
as neededto bring the level upto the FULL
mark. Wipe dipstick clean eachtime oil
level is checked. Do not overfill. Tighten
dipstick securely.
B. ToChangethe EngineOil:
Changethe engine oil as instructed in the
EngineOwner's Manual.
SPARKPLUGSERVICE
Inspectand cleanor replacethe spark plug
after every lOg operating hours or annual-
ly. Referto the EngineOwner's Manual for
spark plug service instructions.
In some areas,local law requires using re-
sistor spark plugs to suppress ignition sig-
nals. If the enginewas originally equipped
with a resistor spark plug, use the same
type for replacement.
SPARKARRESTERSCREEN
SERVICE
If the enginemuffler is equipped with a
spark arrester screen, removeand clean it
according to the service intervals and in-
structions in the EngineOwner's Manual.
THROTTLELEVERADJUSTMENT
If the enginedoes not respond to various
throttle lever settings, refer to the Engine
Owner'sManualfor service information or
contact your local authorized enginedeal-
er.
WARNING: Operators
shall not tamper with the engine
governor settings on the
machine; the governor controls
the maximum safeoperating
speedto protect the engineand
all moving partsfrom damage
causedby overspeed.
Authorized service shall be
sought if a problemexists.
CARBURETOR/GOVERNOR
CONTROLADJUSTMENTS
Thecarburetor was adjustedat the factory
for best operating speed. Referto the En-
gine Owner's Manual for any adjustment
information or see your authorizedengine
dealer.
The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed and protects the engine
andall moving parts from damage caused
by overspeeding. Do not tamper with the
enginegovernor settings.
OFF-SEASONSTORAGE
When the tiller won't be used for an ex-
tended period, prepareit for storageas fol-
lows:
1. Cleanthe tiller andengine.
2. Do routine tiller lubrication and check
for loose parts and hardware.
3. Protect the engineand perform recom-
mended engine maintenanceby following
the storage instructions found in the En-
gine Owner's Manual. Besure to protect
the fuel lines, carburetor and fuel tank
from gum deposits by removing fuel or by
treating fuel with a fuel stabilizer (follow
enginemanufacturer'srecommendations).
4. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
5. Neverstorethe tiller with fuel inthe fuel
tank in an enclosedareawhere gas fumes
could reach an open flame or spark, or
where ignition sources are present (space
heaters, hot water heaters,furnaces, etc.).
21