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OPERATION
BEFORESTARTINGENGINE
Engine Lubrication
The tiller is shipped without oil in the
engine. Permanent engine damage
will result if the engine is run without
oil.
1. Only use high quality detergent oil
WithAPI service classification SF,
SG, SH, or SH/CD. Above 32OF,use
SAE 30; below 32OF,use 5W30. DO
NOT USE SAE 10W40 OIL.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils
(5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve start-
ing in cold weather, these oils will re-
sult in increased oil consumption
when used above 32OF. Check en-
gine oil more frequently to avoid pos-
sible engine damage from running
low on oil.
colder_ 32OF...._. warmer
5W30 SAE 30
2. With the tiller on level ground, pull
the Depth Regulator Lever (Figure 3-
5) back and then all the way up until
the lowest notch in the lever is
engaged. The tines must be in con-
Figure 3-10: Add motor oll to the en-
gine using the oil fill hole.
tact with the ground-- move the anti-
reverse stake back out of the way to
allow the tines to rest on the ground.
3. Unscrew the engine oil fill plug
(D, Figure 3-10). Using a clean fun-
nel, slowly add oil until the oil level
reaches the overflow point in the oil
fill tube. ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE
OIL LEVEL AT THE OVERFLOW
POINT.
4. Securely replace the oil fill plug.
• Check the oil level before each use
and after every five operating
hours. See Page 21.
• Change the oil after the first two op-
erating hours and every 10 operat-
ing hours thereafter. Change the oil
more often if the machine is operat-
ed in extremely dusty or dirty condi-
tions. See Page 21.
Fill Fuel Tank
The engine must be off and cool be-
fore removing the fuel fill cap (Figure
3-11).
Clean area around fuel fill cap and
then remove fill cap. Fill gas tank
with clean, fresh unleaded gasoline.
Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Using a funnel or spout, fill tank to
within 1/2" below the bottom of the
fuel tank filler neck to prevent spills
and to allow for fuel expansion.
install the fill cap securely and wipe
up any spilled gasoline.
Fuel Fill Cap
Figure 3.11: Fill the fuel tank.
IMPORTANT: Experience indicates
that alcohol-blended fuels (gasohol or
usingethanol or methanol) can attract
moisturewhich leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage. To
avoid problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage for
30 days or longer. Drain the gas
tank, startthe engine and let it run un-
til the fuel linesand carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
See STORAGE instructions for addi-
tional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may
occur.
DANGER
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. Follow these
safetypracticesto preventinjuryfromfire or explosion:
• Neverfill tankif engine isrunningor hotfrom use. Letengineand muffler
cooldownbeforerefueling.
• Donotpermitopenflames, sparks,matchesorsmokinginfuelingarea.
• Fill fuel tank outdoorsin a well-ventilated area. Wipe up anyfuel spills
andmovetiller awayfrom fumesbeforestartingthe engine.
• Useonlyan approvedfuel containerand lockit safelyawayfrom children.
• Storefuel andthetiller in a well-ventilated area. Donot storefuel ortiller
where fuel vaporsmay reachan openflame or spark,or an ignitionsource
(a hotwaterheater,furnace, clothesdryer,electric motor,or the like).
• Letenginecoolbetorestoring.
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