9Section 3 — ASSembly & Set-Up
Set-Up
Tire Pressure
Check the air pressure with a tire gauge. Deflate or inflate the
NOTE:
pull to one side.
Gas & Oil Fill Up
WARNING! Use extreme care when handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars,
pipes and any other sources of ignition.
Oil
This machine was shipped WITHOUT oil in the engine.
included in the plastic literature bag packed with the tiller. Add
level before each operation to ensure adequate oil in the engine.
Gasoline
gasoline fill-up and gasoline type.
Transmission/Gear Oil
The transmission was filled with gear oil at the factory. However,
you should check the gear oil level at this time to make certain it
is correct.
NOTE: Do not operate the tiller if the gear oil level is low. Doing
so will result in severe damage to the transmission components.
With the tiller on level ground, pull the Depth Regulator
Lever back and then all the way up until the lowest notch in
Figure 3-5
2. Remove the oil fill plug from the transmission housing
cover and locate the main drive shaft situated inside the
Figure 3-6
The gear oil level is correct if the gear oil is approximately
halfway up the side of the main drive shaft.
4. If the oil level is low, refer to the Maintenance &
Adjustments Section for instructions on adding gear oil.
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