Maintenance
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Before Every Every As
PROCEDURE Each 10 30 Noted
Use Hours Hours
Check engine oil level
•
And every 5
operating hours
Clean engine
•
▲
Check drive belt tension • ✝
Check nuts and bolts • ✝
Change engine oil •
*
Lubricate tiller •
Service engine air cleaner system ▲
Check gear oil level in
•
✝
transmission
Check tines for wear
•
Check air pressure in tires
•
Service spark plug
▲
* Change more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions. Change after first 2 hours of
break-in operation.
✝ Check after first 2 hours of break-in operation.
▲ See Engine Owner’s Manual for service intervals and instructions.
WARNING
Before inspecting,
cleaning or servicing the
machine, shut off engine,
wait for all moving parts to
come to a complete stop,
disconnect spark plug wire
and move wire away from
spark plug. Remove
ignition key on electric
start models.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
serious personal injury or
property damage.