Manual

WARNING: Beforeinspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine,shut off engine, wait for all
moving partsto come to a completestop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire awayfrom
spark plug. Failureto follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property
damage.
3. Cleanaround the oil dipstick or oil fill
tube (whichever applies) to prevent dirt
from failing into the crankcase.
4. Onengines with an oil fill tube, remove
the fill capand add oil (if required) until it
reachesthe top of the fill tube. Reinstallthe
fill cap.
5. Onengines with a dipstick, remove it
and wipe it clean. Reinsertthe dipstick,
tighten it securely,and removeit. Add oil
as neededto bring the levelupto theFULL
mark. Wipe dipstick clean eachtime oil
level is checked. Donot overfill. Tighten
dipstick securely.
B. ToChange theEngineOil:
Changethe engine oil as instructed in the
EngineOwner's Manual.
SPARKPLUGSERVICE
Inspect andcleanor replacethe spark plug
after every 100 operating hours or annual-
ly. Referto the EngineOwner's Manualfor
spark plug service instructions.
In some areas,local law requires using re-
sistor spark plugs to 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 clean it
according to the service intervals and in-
structions in the EngineOwner'sManual.
THROTTLELEVERADJUSTMENT
If the engine does not respondto various
throttle leversettings, refer to the Engine
Owner'sManualfor serviceinformation or
contact your local authorized engine
dealer.
WARNING: Operators
shall not tamper with the engine
governor settings onthe
machine;the governor controls
the maximum safeoperating
speedto protect the engineand
all moving parts from damage
causedby overspeed.
Authorizedservice shall be
sought if a problem exists.
CARBURETOR/GOVERNOR
CONTROLADJUSTMENTS
Thecarburetor wasadjusted at thefactory
for best operatingspeed. Referto the En-
gine Owner's Manualfor any adjustment
information or seeyour authorizedengine
dealer.
The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed and protects the engine
andall moving partsfrom damagecaused
by overspeeding. Do not tamper with the
enginegovernor settings.
OFF-SEASONSTORAGE
When the tiller won't be used for an
extendedperiod, prepareit for storageas
follows:
1. Cleanthe tiller and engine.
2. Do routine tiller lubrication and check
for loose parts and hardware.
3. Protect the engine and perform recom-
mended engine maintenanceby following
the storage instructions found in the
EngineOwner'sManual. 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 a clean,dry area.
5. Neverstore thetiller with fuel in the fuel
tank in an enclosedareawhere gas fumes
could reach an open flame or spark, or
where ignition sources are present (space
heaters, hot water heaters,furnaces, etc.).
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