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Service Dates
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
Check Engine Oil Level X
Before each use
First 5 to 8 hrs.
25 hrs. or
every season
50 hrs. or
every season
100 hrs. or
every season
Y
early
* Change oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures.
* Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner parts, if very dirty.
Change Engine Oil X X*
Replace spark plug X
Clean cooling system X**
Check valve clearance X
Check for loose fasteners X
Lubricate Tiller X
Lubricate Tiller Transmission X
Service air cleaner precleaner X**
Service air cleaner cartridge X**
Refer to the engine manual for instructions on engine maintenance.
1
REFER TO SEPARATE ENGINE OPERATING &
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
2
REFER TO TiLLER
SECTION.
3
GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
DO NOT OIL OR GREASE PIVOT POINTS.
VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND
DIRT THAT CAN CAUSE WEAR ON PIVOT POINTS. IF
YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A
DRY POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANTS.
The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
To receive full value from the warranty, operator must
maintain unit as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the
section of this manual should be checked at least once
each season.
Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean •
or replace air lter and check tines and belts for wear.
A new spark plug and clean air lter assure proper
air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and
last longer.
Check engine oil level.•
Check tine operation.•
Check for loose fasteners.•
Keep unit well lubricated (See .)
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