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SECTION5: MAINTENANCE
,_ WARNING: Before
inspecting, cleaningor servicing
the machine,shut off engine,
wait for all moving partsto come
to a completestop, disconnect
spark plug wire andmove wire
awayfrom spark plug. Remove
ignition key on electricStart
models.
Failuretofollow these
instructions canresult in serious
personalinjury or property
damage.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
PROCEDURE NOTES
Checkmotoroil level
Cleanengine
Checkdrivebelttension
Checknutsandbolts
Changemotoroil
Lubricatetiller
Serviceengineaircleanersystem
Checkgearoil levelintransmission
Checktinesfor wear
Checkair pressureintires
(if unithaspneumatictires)
Servicesparkplug
2,3
2,7
1,4
i, 4
4,6,9
4
1,5
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NOTES
I - Checkafter first 2 hours of break-in operation.
2 - eefora eachuse.
3 - Every5 operatinghours.
4, Every!Ooperatinghoura.
5 - Every30 operatinghours.
6 - Changemore frequently industy Conditions.
7 - See EngineOwner'sManual forservice
recommedations.
8- Whichevertimeintervaloccursfirst.
g - Changeaftergrst2hoursofbrsak-in
TILLERLUBRICATION
After every 10 Operatinghours,oil or
greasethe lubrication points shown in
Figure5-1 and described belOW,
Usecleanlubricating oil (#30weight motor
oil is suitable) and cleangeneralpurpose
grease(greasecontaininga metallubricant
is preferred, if available).
• Removethewheels,cleanthewheelshaft
(A, Fig.5-1) andapply a thin coating of
greaseto the wheelshaft,
• Greasethe back,front and sides ofthe
depth regulator lever (B,Fig. 5-1).
• Removethe tines andcleanthetine shaft
(C, Fig.5-1). Use a file or sandpaperto
gently remove anyrust, burrs or rough
spots (especiallyaround holes in shaft).
Applygreaseto endsof shaft beforeinstall-
If a cover is leaking,checkfor loose
screws. If the screws aretight, a new
gasket or oi!seal may be required.
If the leakisfrom around a shaftand oil
seal, the oil seal probably needsto be
replaced. Seeyour authorizeddealeror
contact thefactory for serviceor advice.
IMPORTANT:Neveroperatethe tiller if
the transmission is low on oil. Check
the oil levelafter every30 hours of
operationand wheneverthere isany oil
leakage.
CHECKHARDWARE
Checkfor looseor missing hardwareaf-
ter every 10 operatinghoursand tighten
or replace(as needed)beforereusing
tiller
Besureto checkthe screws underneath
ing tines, thetiller hoodthat securethetransmis-
• Oilthe threads onthe handlebarheight sioncoverandthe DepthRegulatorLever
adjustment screws andthe handlebar to thetransmission.
attaching screws (D, Fig.5-1). CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
(Models with pneumatic tires)
airOhecktheairpressureinbotht,reS.pressureshou,dbebetween15ps,The
B_ and 20 PSI(pounds per squareinch).
Keepbothtires equally inflatedto help
prevent machinefrom pulling to one
side.
TRANSMISSION
GEAROILSERVICE
Figure5.1
CHECKFOROILLEAKS
Beforeeachuse,checkthetiller for signs of
an oil leak-- usually adirty, oily accumu-
lationeither on the unit or on thefloor.
A little seepagearound a cover or anoil
sealis usually not a causefor alarm. How-
ever,if the oil drips overnight, then imme-
diateattention is needed. Ignoring an oil
leakcanresult in severe transmission
Checkthetransmission gear oil level
after every 30 hoursof operationor
wheneveryou noticeany oil leak. Oper-
ating thetiller whenthe transmission is
low on oil can result in severedamage.
A. ToChecktheTransmission
GearOil Level:
1. Checkthe gear oil levelwhenthe
transmission is cool. Gearoil will
expandin warm operatingtemperatures
andthis expansionwill providean incor-
rect oil levelreading.
2. With thetiller onlevelground, pullthe
Depth RegulatorLeverall the way up.
3. Removethe oil fill plug (A, Fig.5-2)
from thetransmission housingand look
damage] insidethe oil fill holeto locatethe main
drive shaft situated belowthe hole.
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