Use and Care Manual

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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.
LUBRICATION
Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts is critical for proper care and maintenance. Oil the moving
parts shown at 10 hour intervals using a 30 weight oil.
CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.
3. Tip the tiller forward. Block the tiller in position so that it rests on the engine mount and the tines are
exposed.
4. Remove all vegetation, string, wire, and other material that may have accumulated on the axle between
the inside set of tines and the seal cover on the transmission housing.
5. Tip the tiller back to a level position.
6. Replace spark plug wire.
STORING THE TILLER
WARNING
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Never store the tiller indoors with fuel in the fuel tank. Never store in an enclosed, poorly ventilated area
where fumes could reach an open ame, a spark or a pilot light as on a furnace, water heater or clothes
dryer. Allow the engine to cool before storing the unit.
WARNING
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Do not remove gasoline while inside a building, near a re, or while you smoke. Gasoline fumes can cause
an explosion or a re.
NOTE: A yearly checkup or tune-up at an authorized service center will make sure that the tiller will provide
maximum performance for the next season.
When the tiller is put in storage for thirty days or more, the following steps should be followed to make
sure the tiller is in good condition the next season. To prevent fuel gum deposits and corrosion in the unit's
carburetor and fuel system, it is highly recommended using a fuel additive/stabilizer formulated for ethanol
fuels. Follow the stabilizer manufacturer's instructions. Run the engine for at least 5 minutes after adding
stabilizer.
1. Let the engine run until it is out of gasoline. Remove the carburetor screw from bowl and drain fuel. Tilt
unit slightly to remove all fuel. Replace screw.
2. Change the oil.
3. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder. Pour one ounce of oil into the cylinder. Slowly pull the
recoil—start handle so that the oil will protect the cylinder. Install a new spark plug in the cylinder. Pull
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE