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SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Before performing any
maintenance, or repairs, turn the engine off and
allow it to cool, move the tiller to a level surface,
place the wheel shift lever in the FORWARD
position and chock the tiller’s wheels.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
PROCEDURE NOTES
Check motor oil level 2, 3
Clean engine 2, 7
Check drive belt tension 1, 4
Check nuts and bolts 1, 4
Change motor oil 1, 4, 6
Lubricate tiller 4, 8
Service foam pre-cleaner air filter 7
Service paper air filter 7
Check gear oil level in transmission 1, 5
Check tines for wear 5
Check air pressure in tires 5
Service spark plug 7
Clean tiller 8
NOTES
1. After first 2 hours of break-in operation.
2. Before each use.
3. Every 5 operating hours.
4. Every 10 operating hours.
5. Every 30 operating hours.
6. Change more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions.
7. See Engine Owner’s Manual for service
recommendations.
8. After each use.
Engine
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in
the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed
with your unit. Follow the instructions carefully.
Engine Oil
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual
packed with your unit for instruction on changing the
engine oil and for information regarding the quantity and
proper weight of motor oil.
Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/air
cleaner element as instructed in the Briggs & Stratton
Operator/Owner Manual packed with your unit.
Spark Plugs
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once
a season. Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.
Cleaning the Tiller
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off
promptly. Do NOT allow mud and debris to accumulate
around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other part
of the machine, especially around the bottom frame
cover, under the belt cover, around the belts, pulleys,
shifter linkage and other moving parts.
• Remove the belt cover at least once a season and
clean any debris away from belts and pulleys
• Clean around the bottom frame cover and the
underside of the tine shield and with a garden hose
after each use.
IMPORTANT:
Thoroughly dry the tine shield and entire
machine after each cleaning. Lubricate any pivot points
and all axles to inhibit rust from forming and metal parts
from corroding and seizing over time.
Lubrication
WARNING: Before performing any
maintenance or repairs, turn the engine off and
allow it to cool, move the tiller to a level surface,
place the wheel shift lever in the FORWARD
position and chock the tiller’s wheels.
Engine
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with
your unit.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the depth regulator lever,
handle height adjuster and levers (found on underside of
the handle panel) at least once a season with light oil.
Remove the belt cover at least once a season and clean
any debris away from belts and pulleys before lubricating
pivot points on pulley brackets with a light oil.
Axles (Wheel & Tine)
Remove each wheel and tine holder from its axle at least
once a season and before extended storage. Clean each
axle and lubricate with an all-purpose grease before
reinstalling each wheel and tine holder.
Transmission
Checking for Oil Leaks
Before each use, check your tiller for signs of an oil leak—
usually a dirty, oily accumulation either on the unit or on
the floor where it has been parked.
A little seepage around a cover or oil seal is usually not a
cause for alarm. If a small puddle forms below the tiller
within hours, however, then service is required.