Use and Care Manual

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet for information on engine maintenance. Your
engine manual provides detailed information and a maintenance schedule for performing the following
tasks:
1. Check oil level before each use or after every 8 hours of operation.
2. Change oil after rst 5-8 hours of operation. Change oil while engine is warm. Rell with new oil of
recommended grade.
3. Check spark plug yearly or every 100 hours of operation.
4. Service air cleaner.
5. Keep engine and parts clean.
6. Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and bolts, keep these items tightened.
CHECKING OR FILLING ENGINE CRANKCASE
IMPORTANT: Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You must add engine oil before starting engine.
1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overll. Use a clean, high quality detergent oil. Do not mix
oil with gasoline. Oil level must be full. Check the oil level by removing oil ll plug.
2. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to engine manual for capacity and type of oil to
use.
CHECKING TILLER TRANSMISSION OIL
IMPORTANT: Tiller transmission is shipped from factory with the proper amount of oil. When replacing oil,
the tiller transmission holds 27—30 ounces. Do not overll.
Check the oil level annually. To check the oil level:
1. Move tiller to level ground.
2. Remove oil level dipstick located between the handlebar mounts on the engine mount. If the oil level is
near or below the lower limit, ll the oil to recommended level with SAE 85W—140 / 90W—140.
3. Replace oil level dipstick in the ller hole.
4. Note that the drive wheel transmission and rear tine transmission are one common reservoir. When
you add to the front transmission, you must wait a short period of time for the oil to ow rearward and
equalize in both front and rear. The dipstick will read correctly on level ground for both gear units.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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