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,_ WARNING: Beforeinspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine,shut off engine,wait for all
moving partsto come to a complete stop, disconnectspark plug wireand move wire awayfrom
spark plug. Failureto follow these instructions canresult in serious personalinjury or property
damage.
3. Cleanaroundthe oil dipstick or oil fill
tube (whicheverapplies) to prevent dirt
from falling into the crankcase.
4. Onengineswith an oil fill tube, remove
the fill capand add oil (if required) until it
reachesthetop of thefill tube. Reinstallthe
fill cap.
5. Onengineswith a dipstick, remove it
and wipe it clean. Reinsertthe dipstick,
tighten it securely,and removeit. Add oil
asneededto bring the levelupto theFULL
mark.Wipe dipstick cleaneachtime oil
levelis checked. Donot overfill. Tighten
dipstick securely.
B. ToChangethe EngineOil:
Changethe engine oil as instructed inthe
EngineOwner's Manual.
SPARKPLUGSERVICE
Inspect andcleanor replacethe spark plug
after every 100 operating hours or annual-
ly. Referto the EngineOwner'sManualfor
spark plug service instructions.
In some areas,local law requiresusing re-
sistor spark plugsto suppress ignition sig-
nals. If the enginewas originally equipped
with a resistorspark plug, usethe same
type for replacement.
SPARKARRESTERSCREEN
SERVICE
If the engine muffler is equipped with a
spark arresterscreen, removeand cleanit
according to the service intervalsand in-
structions in the EngineOwner'sManual.
THROTTLELEVERADJUSTMENT
If the engine doesnot respondto various
throttle leversettings, referto the Engine
Owner'sManualfor service information or
contact your local authorized engine deal-
er.
WARNING: Operators
shallnot tamper with the engine
governorsettings onthe
machine;the governor controls
the maximum safeoperating
speedto protect theengineand
all moving partsfrom damage
causedby overspeed.
Authorizedserviceshall be
sought if a problem exists.
CARBURETOR/GOVERNOR
CONTROLADJUSTMENTS
Thecarburetor wasadjusted at the factory
for best operating speed. Referto the En-
gine Owner's Manualfor anyadjustment
information or see your authorizedengine
dealer.
Thegovernor controls the maximum safe
operatingspeed and protects the engine
andall moving partsfrom damagecaused
by overspeeding.Do not tamper with the
enginegovernor settings.
OFF-SEASONSTORAGE
Whenthe tiller won't be usedfor an ex-
tendedperiod, prepareit for storageas fol-
lows:
1. Cleanthetiller and engine.
2. Do routinetiller lubrication and check
for looseparts and hardware.
3. Protectthe engine and perform recom-
mendedengine 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 byremoving fuel or by
treating fuel with a fuel stabilizer (follow
enginemanufacturer'srecommendations).
4. Store unit in aclean, dry area.
5. Neverstore the tiller with fuel in thefuel
tank in an enclosedareawhere gasfumes
could reachan open flame or spark, or
whereignition sourcesare present (space
heaters,hot water heaters,furnaces, etc.).
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