Full Product Manual

Care, Cleaning and Storage
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Protect wheels and axles from rust by removing the lockpin
and sliding the wheel off the hub.
Coat the axles lightly with axle grease.
Slide wheel back on hub and insert lock pin.
Drain fuel system completely or add fuel stabilizer to prevent
fuel from gumming up during extended storage period.
While engine is still warm, drain the oil from the engine.
Refill with fresh oil of the recommended grade.
Clean external surfaces, engine and cooling fan.
Remove spark plug, pour one ounce of SAE 30 oil into spark
plug hole.
Plug hole and pull starter cord slowly to distribute oil evenly
in cylinder head area.
Reinstall spark plug.
Transport unit to a suitable storage location. If you have
chosen to use a fuel stabilizer and have not drained the fuel
system, follow all safety instructions storage precautions in
this manual to prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition
of gasoline fumes. Remember, gasoline fumes can travel to
distant sources of ignition and ignite, causing risk of
explosion and fire.
If there is any possibility of unauthorized use or tampering,
remove the spark plug and store it in a safe place before
storing the rototiller unit.
Be sure to plug the spark plug hole to prevent foreign
material from entering.
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Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage.
WARNING: Do not store tiller in an unvetilated area where
fuel fumes may reach flame, sparks, pilot lights or an ignited
object. Drain fuel outdoors away from any ignition sources.
Use only approved fuel containers.
STORAGE
: When preparing the Tiller for storage, allow the unit to cool for 30 minutes then follow the
guidelines below.
STORAGE TIME PRIOR TO STORING
Less than 2 months
 Check Air filter, clean if necessary.
 Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of it in a suitable container according to state
and local ordinances.
 Do NOT store tiller outdoors, to prevent corrosion and engine damage from rain.
2 months to 1 year
 Check Air filter, clean if necessary.
 Drain gasoline from the tank into a suitable gasoline safety container. Dispose of
unwanted gasoline in a lawful manner.
 Drain gasoline from carburetor.
 Use ONLY a soft bristle brush and a damp rag to clean your tiller. Never use water
spray to prevent engine damage.
 Keep the tiller in a clean and dry environment where it is not exposed to dust, dirt,
moisture, or corrosive vapors.
1 year or more
 Check Air filter, clean if necessary.
 Drain gasoline from the tank into a suitable gasoline safety container. Dispose of
unwanted gasoline in a lawful manner.
 Drain gasoline from the carburetor.
 Change engine oil.
 Remove spark plug.
 Put a tablespoon of engine oil into the spark plug cylinder. Turn the engine slowly
with the pull rope to distribute the oil.
 Reinstall spark plug.
 Use ONLY a soft bristle brush and a damp rag to clean your tiller. Never use water
spray to prevent engine damage.
 Keep the tiller in a clean and dry environment where it is not exposed to dust, dirt,
moisture, or corrosive vapors.
 Fill with fresh gasoline.
 Check tire pressure and inflate as needed.
 Check all systems and components to ensure they are functioning correctly.
NOTE: If storing gasoline in suitable container for later use, make sure gasoline has been treated with fuel
stabilizer according to stabilizer manufacturer’s instructions.
After removal
from storage: