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F041303L
Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You
must add engine oil before starting engine.
Check or Fill Engine Oil
1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill.
Use a clean, high quality detergent oil. Container must
be marked A.P.I. Service SF - SJ. Use no special
additives with recommended oils. Do not mix oil with
gasoline. Oil level must be full. Check the oil level by
removing the dipstick. Oil level should be at FULL line
on dipstick.
2. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to
engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use.
Engine Maintenance
Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet
for information on engine maintenance. Your engine
manual provides detailed information and a maintenance
schedule for performing the following tasks:
1. Check oil level before each use or after every 8 hours
of operation.
2. Change oil after first 5-8 hours of operation. Change oil
` while engine is warm. Refill with new oil of recommended
grade.
4. Check spark plug yearly or every 100 hours of operation.
5. Service air cleaner.
6. Keep engine and parts clean.
7. Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and
bolts, keep these items tightened.
Do not operate tiller before reading the engine
manual provided in the parts packet.
Temperature of muffler and near by areas may
exceed 150° F. Avoid these areas.
Engine can overheat and become damaged if debris
blocks the cooling system or rotating screen.
Never run engine without complete air cleaner
installed on engine.
CAUTION
WARNING
Change Engine Oil
1. Remove the fasteners that secure the dirt shield at the
bottom of the tiller.
2. Take off the dirt shield and you can see the oil drain.
3. Refer to the engine manual for how to change oil.
NORMAL CARE
Dirt Shield
Figure 12