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General Engine Service
1.
Check screws, nuts and bolts (particularly
the
head and crankcase bolts)
for
tightness
every
40 hours. (See the bolt torque in engine
specifications, page 175 and 176.)
2.
Check the carburetor linkage
for
freedom
of
movement every 10 hours.
3.
Check the engine gaskets (head, oil pan,
breather and dipstick)
for
leaks every 20 hours.
(Photo 7/65)
If
the
tiller
locks
in
Forward,
push
Lever
A
forward
to
release the roller.
Inspect
the roller.
It
might
have a flat spot.
(Sketch 7/67)
Reduce
angle
shown
by
bending
block
down
a
very
small
distance.
4. Check the hole in the gas cap after each use
of
the
engine
to
make sure
that
it
is
unobstruct-
ed.
5.
Check the starter rope occasionally
to
make
sure that it is secure and in
good
condition.
NO
TE:
Forfurther
details, see the engine
manu-
facturer's owner's manual.
(Photo 7/66)
Grease the
block
and
roller.
Bend
the
bracket
forward
only
if
the
roller
goes
more
than
half-way
under
the
block.
CAUTION:
For
two
speed tillers only.
Do
not
bend bracket
down
on
four
speed
tillers.
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