Craftsman 24729935 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual
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205cc Engine Front Tine Tiller
Model No. 247.29935
* SAFETY * ASSEMBLY * OPERATION
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
manual and follow all
* MAINTENANCE * PARTS LIST
* ESPANOL
instructions.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, iL 60179, U.S.A.
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FORM1/0.769-05525B
12/23/2011
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CRAFTSMAN TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY
FORTWOYEARSfromthe dateof purchase,this productis warrantedagainstanydefectsin materialorworkmanship,A defectiveproductwill receivefreerepairorreplacementif repairis unavailable,
Forwarranty coverage details to obtain free repairor replacement,visit the web site: www.craftsman.com
This warranty covers ONLYdefects in material andworkmanship. Warrantycoverage does NOTinclude:
Expendableitemsthatcan wearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,suchas theblades,tines,orbelts.
Productdamageresultingfromuserattemptsat productmodificationor repairorcausedby productaccessories.
Repairsnecessarybecauseof accidentorfailuretooperateor maintaintheproductaccordingtoall suppliedinstructions.
Preventivemaintenance,or repairsnecessarydueto improperfuelmixture,contaminatedor stalefuel.
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LabelMap.................................................Page35
RepairProtectionAgreement...................Page38
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Thiswarrantyisvoidif thisproductiseverusedwhile providingcommercialservicesorif rentedtoanotherperson.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyou mayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
EngineSeries: 205cc EngineOilType: SAE30
EngineOilCapacity: 20ounces Fuel: UnleadedGasoline
SparkPlug: Champion®RC-12YC SparkPlugGap: .030"
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Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfandothers. Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanual beforeattemptingtooperatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
Thismachinewasbuiltto beoperatedaccordingto thesafeopera- tionpracticesinthismanual.Aswithanytypeof powerequipment, carelessnessorerroronthe partof theoperatorcan resultin seriousinjury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatingfingers,hands, toesandfeetandthrowingdebris.Failureto observethefollowing safetyinstructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryordeath.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateof California tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.Bat- tery posts,terminals,andrelatedaccessoriescontainleadand lead compounds,chemicalsknowntothe Stateof Californiatocause cancerandreproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.
TRAINING
Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machineand in themanual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate. Keepthis manualina safeplaceforfutureand regularreference andfororderingreplacementparts.
ReadtheOperator'sManualand followallwarningsand safety instructions.Failuretodosocan resultin seriousinjuryto the operatorand/or bystanders.Forquestions,call1-800-4MY-HOME.
Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhow tostopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof agetooperatethis machine.Children14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe
instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon themachineandbe trainedandsupervisedbyanadult.
Neverallowadultstooperatethis machinewithoutproper instruction.
Keepbystanders,pets,andchildrenatleast75feetfromthe machinewhileit isin operation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
thearea.
Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
Your Responsibility--Restrictthe useof thispowermachineto personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsandinstruc-
tionsin thismanualandon the machine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
PREPARATION
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.
Removeall rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeignobjectswhich couldbepickedupor thrownandcausepersonalinjuryor damageto themachine.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringoperation andwhileperformingan adjustmentorrepair,to protectyour eyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto theeyes.
Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksand
shirts.Loosefittingclothesorjewelrycan becaughtin movable parts.Neveroperatethismachineinbarefeetorsandals.
Beforestarting,checkallboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessto
besurethe machineisinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually inspectmachinefor anydamageatfrequentintervals.
Disengageclutchleversandshift(if provided)intoneutral("N")
beforestartingtheengine.
Neverleavethismachineunattendedwiththeenginerunning.
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator's manual.
Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionslabels,asnecessary.
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SafeHandling of Gasoline: Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein
handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthe vaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineisspilled onyourselforyourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyourskinand changeclothesimmediately.
Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleor ona truckor trailerbed witha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe groundaway
fromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck ortrailerand refuelitonthe ground.Ifthisis notpossible,then refuelsuchequipmentona trailerwitha portablecontainer,rather thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.
Keepthe nozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankor containeropeningatalltimes untilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuse a nozzlelock-opendevice.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandother sourcesof
ignition.
Neverfuel machineindoors.
Neverremovegascapor addfuel whilethe engineishot or run- ning.Allowenginetocool atleasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
Neveroverfillfueltank.Fill tankto nomorethan1/2inchbelow bottomoffillerneckto allowspacefor fuelexpansion.
Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipe itoff theengineandequipment.Move unitto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine.
To reducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeof grass,leaves,or otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageand removeany
fuelsoakeddebris.
Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereis an openflame,sparkor pilotlightas on awaterheater,spaceheater,
furnace,clothesdryerorothergasappliances.
OPERATION
Do notputhandsorfeetnear rotatingparts.Contactwiththe rotatingpartscanamputatehandsandfeet.
Do notoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcoholor drugs.
Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.Always be sureof yourfootingandkeepa firmholdonthehandles.
Keepbystandersawayfromthe machinewhileit isinoperation. Stopthe machineif anyoneentersthearea.
Becarefulwhentillinginhardground.Thetines maycatchinthe groundandpropelthetillerforward.Ifthis occurs,let goofthe
handlebarsanddo not restrainthemachine.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossinggravel surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic. Donotcarry
passengers.
Neveroperatethemachineat hightransportspeedsonhardor slipperysurfaces.
Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.
Lookdownand behindandusecarewheninreverseorpulling machinetowardsyou.
Startthe engineaccordingtothe instructionsfoundinthis manual and keepfeetwell awayfromthetinesat all times.
Afterstrikingaforeignobjector ifyourmachineshouldstartmak- inganunusualnoiseor vibration,immediatelyshutthe engineoff.
Disconnectthe sparkplugwire,grounditagainstthe engineand
performthefollowingsteps: a. Inspectfordamage.
b. Repairorreplaceanydamagedparts. c. Checkforanyloosepartsandtightento assurecontinued
safeoperation.
Disengageall clutchlevers(iffitted)andstopenginebeforeyou leavethe operatingposition(behindthe handles).Waituntil thetinescometo a completestopbeforeuncloggingthe tines, makinganyadjustments,or inspections.
Neverrunanengineindoorsorinapoorlyventilatedarea.Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessanddeadlygas.
Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Donot touch.
Usecautionwhentillingnearfences,buildingsandunderground utilities.Rotatingtinescan causepropertydamageorpersonal
injury.
Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtotillsoiltoo deepattoo fastof a rate.
Ifthemachineshouldstartmakinganunusualnoiseorvibration, stoptheengine,disconnectthesparkplugwire andgroundit againsttheengine.Inspectthoroughlyfordamage.Repairany damagebeforestartingandoperating.
Keepallshields,guards,andsafetydevicesinplaceandoperat- ing properly.
Neverpick uporcarrymachinewhiletheengineis running.
Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanu- factureras listedin thePartsListpagesofthisoperator'smanual.
Failuretodosocan resultin personalinjury.
Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthismanual,usecare andgoodjudgement.ContactCustomerSupportat 1-800-4MY-
HOMEforassistanceandthenameof thenearestservicedealer
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
Keepthemachine,attachmentsandaccessoriesinsafeworking
order.
Allowthemachinetocoolat leastfiveminutesbeforestoring.
Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.
Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessat frequentintervals to keepthemachineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually inspectmachineforanydamage.
Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stoptheengineand makecertainthetinesandall movingpartshavestopped.
Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheengineto
preventunintendedstarting.
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Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeed ofengine.
Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as necessary. Followthis manualfor safeloading,unloading,transporting,and
storageof thismachine. Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualforimportantdetailsifthe
machineisto bestoredforan extendedperiod. If thefuel tankhasto be drained,do thisoutdoors.
Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil, etc.to protecttheenvironment.
Accordingtothe ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC) andtheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproduct hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7)years,or 130hoursof operation.Atthe endof theAverageUsefulLifehavethemachine inspectedannuallybyanauthorizedservicedealertoensurethat allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyandnot wornexcessively.Failureto do socan resultinaccidents,injuries
ordeath.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donot modifyenginein anyway. Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcan leadto a runawayengineand causeitto operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting ofenginegovernor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)are certifiedto operateonregularunleadedgasoline,and mayinclude thefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM),
OxidizingCatalyst(CO),SecondaryAirInjection(SAI)and ThreeWay
Catalyst(TWO)if soequipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
Thismachineis equippedwithan internalcombustionengineand shouldnotbe usedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered, brushcoveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaust systemisequippedwitha sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any)
Ifa sparkarrestorisused,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking orderbytheoperator.Inthe StateofCaliforniatheaboveis required
bylaw (Section4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other
statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonfederallands. A sparkarrestorforthe muffleris availablethroughyournearestSears
PartsandRepairServiceCenter.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionson themachine beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate
WARNING-- ROTATING TINES
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
WARNING-- ROTATING TINES
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING-- HOT SURFACE
Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine
and muffler to cool before touching.
WARNING: YourResponsibility--Restricttheuseofthispowermachineto personswhoread,understandandfollowthe warningsand instructionsinthis manualandonthemachine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
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NOTE:Thisunit isshippedwithoutgasolineor oilin theengine.Be certaintoserviceenginewithgasolineandoil as instructedin the Operationsectionofthis manualbeforeoperatingyourmachine.
NOTE:Referenceto rightand lefthandsideof theTillerisobserved fromtheoperatingposition.
OPENING CARTON
1. Cuteachcornerofthe cartonverticallyfromtopto bottom.
2. Removealllooseparts.
3. Removeloosepackingmaterial.
REMOVING UNIT FROM CARTON
1. Usethehandlebartoliftand pullthetiller backwardstoa flat area.Checkthecartonthoroughlyforlooseparts.
2. Besurenotto kinkthe forwardclutchcable.
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON
HandlebarAssembly
Tiller
EngineOil
Operator'sManual
DepthGageAssembly
ATTACHING THE CABLE
1. Identifytheforwardclutchcable(A). SeeFigure1.
2. Hookthe"Z"endof theforwardclutchcable(A)intotheforward fineengagementlever.SeeFigure2.
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Figure2
NOTE:Besurenotto kinkthecable whileattaching.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
1. Removethehexbolt andcuppedwasherfromthe rightside ofthe frame.Holdthecableguidebracketonthe left sideof frameas it willfall whenthe boltis removed.Step 1inFigure3.
Forward Clutch
Cable
Figure1
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Figure3
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Insertthehandleintothe tillerframe.Step2 in Figure3.
3.
Inserttheboltthroughthecuppedwasher,frame,handleandinto thecableguidebracket(notethenotchinthe cableguidebracket goesovertheflangeon theframe.)Step3 in Figure3.
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4. Tightentheboltsecurelyaftersecuringthe handlebrace.See Figure4.
Insertthedepthstakeassemblyintothe frameandreinstallthe
two screwsremovedearlier.Tightenthehexboltssecurely.See
Figure6.
DepthStake
Assembly
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Handle Brace
Bell Washer
Figure4
5. Locatethecarriagebolt,bellwasherandhandknobpackedwith yourtiller.
6. Insertthe carriageboltthroughtheweldedbracketon thehandle, bellwasher,handlebraceandintothe handknob.SeeFigure4.
7. Selectoneofthe threehandleheightpositions(threenotchesin theweldedhandlebracket)andtightenthe handknobtosecure thehandleinthe desiredposition.SeeFigure4. Returntothe lowerhandleandtightenthe hexbolt securely.
ATTACHING THE DEPTH STAKE
1. Removethetwo screwsfromthe depthstakeassembly.See Figure5.
Depth Stake
Assembly
Figure6
Securethepinwiththeclip removedearlier.Thedepthstakecan
beplacedat variouspositions.Forsetuppurposesit issuggested thatthedepthstakebeassembledwiththestakejustabove or levelwiththe groundsurface.Forfurtherinstructionsonthe
DepthStakereferto theOperationSectionof thismanual.
Figure5
Screws
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SET-UP
Tire Pressure
Checktheair pressureinbothtires.Theairpressureshouldbe between15-20PSI.Keepbothtiresequallyinflatedtohelpprevent machinefrompullingtoone side.
Checking and Adding Oil
Theengineis shippedwithoutoil in theengine.Youmustfill the enginewithoil beforeoperating.Runningtheenginewithinsufficient
_o cancauseserous engnedamageandvod the productwarranty. Initial Use
1. Removetheoil filldipstick.
2. Placethetilleron levelground,usea funnelto emptyentire contentsofthe oil bottleprovidedwiththe tillerintotheengine.
3. Replacetheoil fill dipstickandtighten.
Checkingand adding oil
1. Placethetillerona flat, levelsurface.
2. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.See Figure7.
Fuel Recommendations
Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedorlowleadedtominimizecombus- tionchamberdeposits)witha minimumof 87 octane.Gasolinewith up to 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbe used.Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureordirty gasoline.Avoidgetting dirt, dust,or waterinthe fueltank.DONOTuse E85gasoline.
Refuelina well-ventilatedareawiththeenginestopped.Donot
smokeorallowflamesor sparksin theareawheretheengineis
refueledor wheregasolineisstored.
Donotoverfillthefueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetank
capis closedproperlyandsecurely.
Becarefulnotto spillfuelwhenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuelvapor
mayignite.Ifany fuelis spilled,makesurethe areaisdry before startingthe engine.
Avoidrepeatedor prolongedcontactwithskinorbreathingofvapor. Adding Fuel
Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammableandthevaporsareexplosive.Neverfuelthe machine indoorsorwhilethe engineishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes, cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.
1. Besureengineisoutdoorsandina well-ventilatedarea.
2. Cleanareaaroundthefuelfill capandremovethefuelfill cap.
3. UsinganapprovedredGASOLINEcontainer,addfuelslowly,being carefultoavoidspilling.
4. Fillthetankuntilthefuelreachesthe bottomofthefueltankneck.
5. Replacethefuelcapandtightensecurely.Wipeupspilledfuel beforestartingengine.IffuelisspilledDONOTstartengine.Move machineawayfromareaofspillage.Avoidcreatinganysourceof ignitionuntilfuelvaporsaregone.
Figure7
3. Insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oilfillerneck,butdo not screwitin.
4. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstick.Theoilshouldbeatthe "FULC' mark.If itisnot,addoil slowlyuntilthe "FULL"markisreached. SeeFigure7.
NOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwithoil maycausesmoking,hard starting,or sparkplugfouling.
5. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.
NOTE:Tochangethe oilon yourengine,seethe Serviceand Maintenancesectionofthismanual.
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ADJUSTMENTS
Priortooperatingyourtiller,carefullyreadandfollowall instructions
below.Performall adjustmentsto verifyyourtilleris operatingsafely andpropery.
Depth Stake & Wheels Thetillerisshippedwiththewheelsadjustedsothatthemachinesits
level.Thewheelsneedto beadjustedtomeetyourtillingneedsbefore operation.Thisadjustmentismadebyremovingtheclevispinfromthe wheelyokeandraisingthewheelstothedesiredheight.SeeFigure8.
Wheel Yoke
Pin
Cable Adjustment
Beforeoperatingthetiller theadjustmentof theforwardandreverse
drivecablesmustbechecked.
1. Disconnectandgroundthe sparkplugwireagainstthe engine.
2. Adjusteithertheforwardor reverseclutchcablebylooseningthe hexnut.SeeFigure9.
Figure8
Depth
Stake
Figure9
3. Turnthecablecollarsectiononeortwoturnsto increaseor
decreasetensiononthecable.See Figure9.
4. Retightenthe locknutagainstthe cablecollar.SeeFigure9.
5. Withtheforwardandreversefineengagementhandlesinthe neutral-- released-- position,pullthe starterropeseveraltimes.
Thetinesshouldnotturn.
6. Iftheyturnforward,adjusttheforwardfineengagementcable
to releasetensionusingthe previousstepsinthis section.Ifthe tinesturntowardthe rear,adjustthereversefineengagement cableto lessonthetensionaswith previoussteps.
7. Checkagainforcorrecttensiononthe cables.
8. Aftertilling,ifthe tinesstopmoving,re-adjustthe cables.
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Air Filter
Fuel Ca
Oil Fill Cap
& Dipstick
Tiller Tines
Nowthat youhavesetup yourtillerforoperation,getacquaintedwith itscontrolsandfeatures.Thesearedescribedon thenexttwopages andillustratedonthispage.Thisknowledgewillallowyouto useyour newequipmenttoitsfullestpotential.
Forward Tine
Engagement Lever
-- Handle Height
Adjustment
)th Stake
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CHOKE CONTROL
CHOKE RUN
Theoperationofanytillercan resultinforeignobjectsbeingthrown intothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyesseverely.Alwayswear
Isafetyglassesduringoperationor whileperforminganyadjustments [or repairs.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
Thishandleisusedto starttheengine,
THROTTLE CONTROL
Thethrottlecontrolis locatedonthe sideof theengine.Itregulatesthe spreadoftheengineandwill shutoff theenginewhen movedintothe STOPposition.
Meets ANSi Safety Standards
CraftsmanTillersconformtothe safetystandardofthe AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
The choke control is found on the side of the engine and is activated
bymovingthe leverto theCHOKEposition.Activatingthechoke controlclosesthe chokeplateon the carburetorandaidsin startingthe engine.
AIR FILTER
Theairfilterisa deviceon theengineairintakethatpreventsdustand dirtenteringtheengine.SeeFigure12.
MUFFLER
Engineexhaustexitstheenginevia themuffler.SeeFigure12.
DEPTH STAKE
Thedepthstakecontrolsthetillingdepth.See Figure12.
TINES
Tillingtinesareusedtocultivate,furrowandprepareyourgardenfor seeding.SeeFigure12.
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HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Thehandleheightmaybeadjusted.Loosenthe knobto changethe position.Tightenhardwarewhencomplete.SeeFigure12.
OIL FILL CAP & DIPSTICK
Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoiladdedthroughtheoil fill. See Figure12.
NOTE:ThisunitwasshippedWITHOUToil intheengine.Oilisincluded intheplasticbagpackedwiththemanualinwiththeunit.Addtheoilas directedintheGas& OilFillUpsection.Checktheoil levelbeforeeach operationtoensureadequateoilisinthe engine.Forfurtherinstructions, refertothestepsintheEngineMaintenancesectionofthismanual.
FORWARD TINE ENGAGEMENT LEVER
Theforwardtine engagementlevercontrolstheengagementof the tines.Releasetheleverto stopthetines.SeeFigure12.
TO START ENGINE
1. Attachsparkplugwireand rubberboottosparkplug.
2. Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof fillerneckto providespaceforfuelexpansion.
3. Makesurethe fineclutchcontrolisdisengaged.
4. Movethechokeleverontheengineto CHOKEI'_1 position.(A warmenginemaynotrequirechoking.)SeeFigure13.
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TO STOP ENGINE
1. To stopthewheelsandtines, releasetheForwardClutchBail.
2. Movethrottlecontrolleverto slow(turtle)_ position. Wheneverpossible,graduallyreduceenginespeedbefore
stoppingengine.
3. Movethrottlecontrolleverto STOP or OFFposition.
4. Disconnectsparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheengineto
preventaccidentalstartingwhilethe equipmentisunattended.
TO ENGAGE DRIVE & TINES
1. Forforwardmotionofthewheelsandpowertothe tinespullthe ForwardClutchBailupagainstthe handlebar.
2. Whentilling,relaxandletthe wheelspullthemachinewhilethe tinesdig.Walkslowlybehindthetillerallowingit tomoveat its ownpacewhilekeepinga securegripon thehandlebarwithyour
elbowsflexed.
3. Releasethebailto stoptheforwardmotionof wheelsandtines.
TURNING THE TILLER
1. Practiceturningthetiller ina level,openarea.Beverycarefulto keepyourfeetand legsawayfromthetines.
2. Tobeginaturn,liftthe handlebarsuntilthetinesare outofthe groundandtheengineandtinesarebalancedoverthewheels.
3. Withthetillerbalanced,pushsidewaysonthe handlebartosteer
inthedirectionof theturn.Afterturning,slowlylowerthetinesinto
thesoil toresumetilling.
SETTING THE DEPTH
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Figure13
5. Movethrottlecontrolto START/RUN(Rabbit)_ position.See Figure13.
6. Standingonthe sideof theunit,graspstarterhandleand pull ropeoutuntilyoufeel adrag.
7. Pulltheropewitha rapid,continuous,fullarmstroke.Keepa firm griponthestarterhandle.Lettheroperewindslowly.
8. Repeat,if necessary,untilenginestarts.Whenenginestarts, movechokecontrolgraduallytowardtheRUNI/t Iposition..
9. Ifenginefalters,movechokecontrolbacktowardthe CHOKE
i'_1 positionand repeatsteps5though8.
10. ALWAYSkeepthethrottlecontrolintheSTART/RUN(Rabbit) positionwhenoperatingthetiller.
Becertainsparkplugwireis disconnectedandgroundedagainstthe enginewhenperforminganyadjustments.
Yoke Forward Attachthe wheelyokeso thatthewheelsareforward(nearestto tines)
forshallowtilling,cultivatingandtransportbyremovingtheclevispin andcotterpin.SeeFigure14.
Wheel
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Yoke Back Attachthe wheelyokeso thatthewheelsaretowardthe rear(closest
todepthstake)for deeptillingandcultivatingby removingtheclevis pinandcotterpin,SeeFigure15,
Wheel Yoke
Wheel
Figure15
Depth Stake Thedepthstakeactsasa brakeforthe tillerand controlsthedepth
andspeedat whichthe machinewilloperate.Removetheclevispin andhairpinclipto raiseor lowerthedepth stake.SeeFigure16.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE HEIGHT
Thehandleshouldbeadjustedsothat whenthetiller isdigging3-4" intothe soil,thehandlefallsto aboutwaste-high.Toadjusthandle, simplyloosenthehandleknob,movethe handletothe desiredheight and retightenthehandleknob.SeeFigure17.
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CLEARING THE TINES
Figure14
Depth Stake
Beforeclearingthetinesby hand,stopthe engine,allowall moving partstostopanddisconnectthesparkplugwire.Failuretofollowthis warningcouldresultin personalinjury.
Thetineshavea self-clearingactionwhicheliminatesmostof the tanglingof debris.However,occasionallydrygrass,stringystalksor toughvinesmaybecometangled.Followtheseproceduresto help avoidtanglingandtoclear thetines,ifnecessary.
Tryto till undercrop residuesorcovercropswhiletheyaregreen, moistandtender.
Whiletilling,try swayingthe handlebarsfromsideto side(about 6"to 12").This"fishtailing"actionoftenclearsthetinesofdebris.
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TiLLiNG TIPS & TECHNIQUES
Beforetilling,contactyourtelephoneor utilitiescompanyandinquire l ifundergroundequipmentorlinesareusedon yourproperty.Donot [till nearburiedelectriccables,telephonelines,pipesor hoses.
Tilling Depth o Thisisa FRT(forward-rotatingfine) tiller.Whenthe forwardtine
engagementleveris pressedagainstthehandlethe tinesrotate forward.Thiscreatesan "uppercut"fine actionwhichdigsdeeply, uprootingsoiland weeds.Don'toverloadtheengine,butdigas deeplyas possibleon eachpass.
Whencultivating(breakingupthesurfacesoilaroundthe plants todestroyweeds,SeeFigure18),try to havethetinesonlydig1" to2" deep.Usingtheshallowtillingdepthhelpspreventinjuryto theplantswhoserootsoftengrowcloseto the surface.If needed, lift upon thehandlebarsslightlyto preventthetinesfromdigging toodeeply.(Cultivatingona regularbasisnot onlyeliminates weeds,italsoloosensandaeratesthe soilfor bettermoisture absorptionandfasterplantgrowth.)Wateringthe gardenareaa fewdayspriortotillingwill maketillingeasier,aswill lettingthe newlyworkedsoilsetfor a dayortwo beforemakinga final,deep tillingpass.
Suggested Tilling Patterns
Whenpreparinga seedbed,go overthe samepathtwice inthe firstrow,then overlapone-halfthetiller widthon therestof the
passes.See Figure19.
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Figure18
Choosing the Correct Tine Speed Withexperience,youwillfind thetillingdepthand tillingspeed
combinationthatis bestforyourgarden.Settheenginethrottleleverat a speedto givethe engineadequatepowerandyetallowit tooperate atthe slowestpossiblespeeduntilyouhaveachievedthemaximum tillingdepthyoudesire.Fasterenginespeedsmaybedesirable whenmakingfinal passesthroughtheseedbedor whencultivating. Selectionofthecorrectenginespeed,in relationto thetillingdepth, willensurea sufficientpowerlevelto dothejobwithoutcausingthe enginetolabor.
Whenfinishedin onedirection,makea secondpassata right angle,SeeFigure20.Overlapeachpassfor thebestresults(in very hardground,itmaytakethreeor fourpassesto thoroughly
pulverizethesoil.)
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Figure 20
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Ifthegardensizewill notpermitlengthwiseandthencrosswise tilling,thenoverlapthefirst passesbyone-halfa tillerwidth,fol- lowedby successivepassesat one-quarterwidth.See Figure21.
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Figure21
Tilling on a Slope
Donotoperatethetilleron a slopetoosteepfor safeoperation.Till slowlyandbe sureyouhavegoodfooting.Neverpermitthetillerto
freewheeldownslopes.Failuretofollowthis warningcouldresultin
lPersona njury.
1. Tillonlyon moderateslopes,neveronsteepgroundwherethe footingisdifficult.
2. Tillingupanddownslopesisrecommendedoverterracing.Tilling verticallyona slopeallowsmaximumplantingareaandalso leavesroomfor cultivating.
NOTE:Whentillingonslopes,besurethe correctoil levelismain- tainedinthe engine(checkeveryone-halfhourofoperation).The inclineof theslopewillcausetheoil toslantawayfromitsnormal levelandthiscan starveenginepartsof requiredlubrication.Keepthe motoroil levelat thefull pointat alltimes.
Tilling Lip and Down a Slope
1. Tokeepsoilerosiontoa minimum,besuretoaddenoughorganic matterto thesoil sothatit hasgoodmoisture-holdingtextureand try toavoidleavingfootprintsorwheel marks.
2. Whentillingvertically,tryto makethefirst passuphillasthe tiller digsmoredeeplygoinguphillthan itdoesdownhill.Insoft soilor weeds,youmayhaveto lift thehandlebarsslightlywhilegoingup- hill.Whengoingdownhill,overlapthefirstpassbyaboutone-half
thewidthof thetiller.
Terrace Gardening
1. Tocreatea terrace,startatthe topof theslopeandworkdown Go backandforthacrossthe firstrow.SeeFigure22.
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I .REPEAT
Figure22
.
Eachsucceedinglowerterraceisstartedbywalkingbelowthe terraceyouarepreparing.Foraddedstabilityof thetiller,always keepthe uphillwheelinthe soft,newlytilledsoil.Do nottill the last 12"ormoreofthedownhilloutsideedgeofeachterrace.This untilledstriphelpspreventtheterracesfrombreakingapartand washingdownhill.Italsoprovidesawalkingpathbetweenthe
rows.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/service,disengageall controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo acompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe enginetopreventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring
serviceguidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackof completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest Sears Service Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
operationor whileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.
Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes
= =
EachUse
1st2 hours
1st5 hours Every10hours
Every25 hours Every30 hours
Every50 hours Every100hours
BeforeStorage
.
Engineoillevel
2.
Looseormissinghardware
3.
Engineandaroundmuffler
4.
Aircleaner
1.
Drivebelttension
2.
Nutsand Bolts
1.
Engineoil
1.
Drivebelttension
2.
Unit
1.
Sparkplug
1.
Tinesforwear
2.
Tirepressure
1.
Engineoill-
1.
Aircleaner
2.
SparkPlug
1.
Fuelsystem
1. Check
2. Tightenor_place
3. Clean
4. Check
1. Check
2. Check
1. Change
1. Check
2. Lubricate
1. Check
1. Check
2. Check
1. Change
1. Change
2. Change
1. Runengineuntilit stopsfromlackof fueloradda gasolineadditivetothe gasin thetank.
Changeoileverytwentyfivehourswhenoperatingengineunderheavyloadorinhightemperatures
Alwaysstopengineanddisconnectsparkplugwirebeforeperforming lanymaintenanceor adjustments.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring _operationorwhile performinganyadjustmentsor repairs.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Alwaysobserveallsafetyrulesfoundonproductlabelsandin
thisoperator'smanualwhenperforminganymaintenance.Safety rulescan befoundonthe productlabelsandin thisOperator's Manualbeginningon page3.
Thewarrantyonthistillerdoesnotcoveritemsthathavebeen
subjectedto operatorabuseor negligence.Toreceivefullvalue fromwarranty,operatormustmaintaintheequipmentas
instructedhere.
Someadjustmentswillhaveto be madeperiodicallytomaintain
yourunit properly.
Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethesearetight.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Checking the Spark Plug
DONOTcheckforsparkwithsparkplugremoved.DONOTcrank enginewithsparkplug removed.
Iftheenginehas beenrunning,themufflerwillbeveryhot. Becareful notto touchthemuffler.
Thesparkplugmustbesecurelytightened.Animproperlytightened sparkplugcanbecomeveryhot andmaydamagetheengine.
Toensureproperengineoperation,thesparkplugmustbeproperly gappedandfreeof deposits.Checkthe sparkplugevery25hoursand
replaceitevery100hours.
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Removethesparkplugbootanduse a sparkplugwrenchto removetheplug.See Figure20.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Spark Plug
Figure20
2. Visuallyinspectthesparkplug.Discardthesparkplugif thereis apparentwear,orif the insulatoriscrackedorchipped.Cleanthe sparkplugwitha wirebrush ifit isto be reused.
3. Measurethepluggapwitha feelergauge.Correctas necessary bybendingsideelectrode.SeeFigure21.The gapshouldbeset
to0.030in.
Neverusegasolineor lowflashpoint solventsforcleaningtheair
cleanerelement.A fireor explosioncouldresult.
Theaircleanerpreventsdamagingdirt,dust,etc.,fromenteringthe carburetorandbeingforcedintothe engineandis importanttoengine
lifeandperformance.Neverruntheenginewithoutanair cleaner
completelyassembled.Checktheair cleanerbeforeeachuse.
Paperfilterscannotbecleanedand mustbereplacedoncea year
or every100operatinghours;moreoftenif usedinextremelydusty conditions.
1. Removethescrewsthatholdtheair filtercover.SeeFigure22.
Air Filter
Cover
Figure21
4. Checkthatthe sparkplugwasherisingoodconditionandthread thesparkplugin by handtopreventcrossthreading.
5. Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwitha sparkplugwrenchto compressthewasher.
NOTE:Wheninstallinga newsparkplug,tighten1/2turnafterthespark plugseatstocompressthewasher.Whenreinstallinga usedsparkplug,
tighten1/8-1/4turnafterthesparkplugseatstocompressthewasher.
Thesparkplugmustbe securelytightened.An improperlytightened sparkplugcanbecomeveryhot andmaydamagetheengine.
Air Filter &
Pre=Cleaner
Screws
Figure22
2. Openthecoverandremovethepre-cleanerandairfilter.
3. Washthe pre-cleanerandallowto dry.
4. Discardoldair filter.
5. installnewair filterandwashedpre-cleaner.
6. Closethecoverandtightenthe screws. NOTE:Ifthe filteristornor damagedinany way,replaceit. Cleaning the Engine
Donotsprayenginewithwatertocleanbecausewatercould
contaminatefuel.Usinga gardenhoseor pressurewashingequip-
mentcanalsoforcewaterintothe muffleropening.Waterthatpasses
throughthe mufflercanenterthe cylinder,causingdamage.
Accumulationofdebrisaroundmufflercouldcausea fire. inspectand cleanbeforeeveryuse.
Iftheenginehas beenrunning,allow itto coolfor at leasthalf anhour beforecleaning.Periodicallyremovedirt build-upfromtheengine. Cleanaroundthemuffler.Cleanwitha brushor compressedair.
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Check Engine Oil
1. Checkoilbeforeeachuse.Stopengineandwaitseveralminutes beforecheckingoil level.Withengineon levelground,theoilmust beto FULLmarkon dipstick.
2. Refertothe Assemblysectionof thismanualforinstructionson checkingtheoil.
Change Engine Oil
Referto theviscositychart(Figure23) foroil recommenda-
tions.Do notoverfill.SAE30 isrecommendedforgeneral,all temperatureuse.Usea 4-stroke,oranequivalenthighdetergent, premiumqualitymotoroilcertifiedto meetorexceedU.S. automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsforserviceclassification SF,SG,SH,SJ or higher.MotoroilsclassifiedSF,SG,SH,SJ will
showthisdesignationon thecontainer.
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1. Drainthefuelfromthe tankbyrunningthe engineuntl the fuel tankisempty.Besurefuelfill capis secure.
2. WithengineOFFbutstillwarm,disconnectsparkplugwireand keepitawayfromsparkplug.
3. Removeoil draincap locatedatthe endofthe oildrainpipe, and drainoil intoanappropriatereceptacle.See Figure24.
OilDrain
ain Ca
-- Below 40 ° F (4 ° C) the use of SAE 30W will result in hard starting.
_ -- Above 80 ° F (27 °C) the use of 10W-30 may cause increased oil consumption.
Check the oil level more frequently.
Figure23
NOTE:DOnotusenon-detergentoil or2-strokeengineoil.It could shortentheenginesservicelife.
Changeengineoilafterthefirstfiveto eighthoursofoperation, andeveryfifty hoursoreveryseasonthereafter.Changeoil every twentyfivehourswhenoperatingengineunderheavyloadorin hightemperatures.
To Drain Oil
Usedoilisa hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeofusedoil properly
IDonotdiscardwithhouseholdwaste.Checkwithyourlocalauthori- _tiesor SearsServiceCenterfor safedisposal/recyclingfacilities.
Beforetippingengineor equipmenttodrainoil, drainfuelfromtank by runningengineuntilfuel tankisempty.
Usedmotoroil maycauseskincancerifrepeatedlyleftincontactwith theskinfor prolongedperiods.Althoughthis isunlikelyunlessyou handleusedoil ona daily basis,itisstilladvisableto thoroughlywash yourhandswithsoapandwateras soonas possibleafter handling
usedoil.
Figure24
4. Replaceandtightentheoildraincap.
5. Whenengineisdrainedd alloil,placeenginelevel.Refillwithapproxi- mately20oz.d freshoil.Fillto FULLlineondipstick.Donotoverfill.
RefertoCheckandAddingOilinthismanual'sAssemblysection.
6. Replacesparkplugwirebeforestarting.
Transmission Lubrication
Thetransmissionispro-lubricatedandsealedatthefactory.It requires no checkingunlessthetransmissionisdisassembled.Tofill with grease,laythe righthalfof thetransmissionon itsside,add22ounces of Benalene920grease,andassemblethelefthalf toit. Seean
authorizedSearsServiceCenterto havethe transmissionlubricatedor to scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
LUBRICATION
Afterevery10operatinghours,oilorgreasethelubricationpoints.Useclean lubricatingoil(#30weightmotoroilissuitable)andcleangeneralpurpose grease(greasecontaininga metallubricantispreferred,ifavailable).
Removethetinesand cleanthetineshaft.Useafileor sandpa- pertogentlyremoveanyrust,burrsor roughspots(especially aroundtheholesin theshaft).Applygreaseto theendsofthe shaftbeforeinstallingthetines.
Removethebeltcoverandlubricateallthepivotpointsand linkageswitha lightcoatof oil.Keepthe beltsfreeof lubrication.
The chaincaseis pro-lubricatedandsealedat thefactoryand
requiresnomaintenance.
HARDWARE
Checkfor looseor missinghardwareafterevery10operatinghours andtightenor replace= as needed= beforereusingthetiller.Be
sureto checkthe screwsunderneaththe tillerhoodthat securethe
8transmissioncoverandthe DepthRegulatorLevertothetransmission.
BELT REPLACEMENT
Beforeperformingany typeofmaintenanceonthemachine,waitfor all partsto stopmovinganddisconnectthesparkplugwire.Failure tofollowthis instructioncouldresultinpersonalinjuryor property damage.
Ifthedrivebeltneedstobe replaced,makesureyouuseonlyafactory authorizedbeltlistedinthe Partspagesofthisoperator'smanual,asan "over-the-counter"beltmaynotperformsatisfactorily.Theprocedure requiresaveragemechanicalabilityandcommonlyavailabletools.
Toreplacethe Drivebelt,followthesesteps:
7. Removethebeltcoverfromthe leftsideof thetillerbyremoving thetwoselftappingscrewsandhexstopnutandwasher.See Figure25.
9. Removethe beltkeeperassemblylocatedbehindtheengine pulleybyremovingthetwohex boltsand lockwashers.See Figure26.
10. Removetheoldbeltfromaroundthe transmissionpulleyand installthenewbelt. SeeFigure26.
11. Followtheinstructionsinreverseorderto re-installthebeltkeeper
and idlerpulley.
NOTE:Uponreassembly,makecertainthattheidlerpulleykeeperisas shownin Figure26.Takenoted the notchonthebottomofthekeeper
andthealignmentwhenreassemblingwiththe replacementbelt.
NOTE;Afterre-installingthebelt,double-checkthe cableadjustment. RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingthe cable.
TINES
Thetineswillwearwithuse andshouldbeinspectedatthe beginning ofeach tillingseasonandafterevery30operatinghours.Thetines canbe replaced.RefertothePartsListsectionofthis manualforpart
numbers.
Tine Inspection
Withuse,thetineswill becomeshorter,narrowerandpointed.Badly worntineswill resultina lossoftillingdepth,and reducedeffective-
nesswhenchoppingup andturningunderorganicmatter. Removing/Installing a Tine Assembly
1. A fine assemblyconsistsofa left handtineanda righthandfine.
NOTE:Thesharpedgesof thetinesare positionedto enterthesoil
firstwhenrotating.Notethispositionof thetinesfor reinstallationof the
newfineassemblies.
Screws
Figure25
Removetheidlerpulleybolt andmovethebeltfromunderthe idlerpulleykeeper.SeeFigure26.
Clevis Pin
Figure27
Toremoveafineassembly,simplyremovethecotterpinsecuring theclevispinforeachtine.SeeFigure27.
Removethe clevispinfor eachfine,andslidetheassemblytothe
outsideofthe unitandoffof thefine shaft.
Beforereinstallingthe tineassembly,inspectthefineshaftfor rust,roughspotsor burrs.Lightlyfileor sand,as needed.Applya
thincoatof greasetotheshaft.
Installeachfineof theassemblysothatthecutting(sharp)edge
ofthe tineswillenterthesoilfirstwhenthetillermovesforward.
NeverstoretillerwithfuelintankindoorsorinpoorlyventilatedareasI
wherefuelfumesmayreachanopenflame,spark,orpilotlightason
a furnace,waterheater,cothesdryer,orgasapp ance. 1
Neverleaveengineunattendedwhileitis running.
PREPARING THE ENGINE
Enginesstoredbetween30and 90daysneedto betreatedwitha gasolinestabilizerandenginesstoredover90daysneedto bedrained offuel topreventdeteriorationandgumfromforminginfuelsystemor on essentialcarburetorparts.Ifthegasolineinyourenginedeterio-
ratesduringstorage,youmayneedtohavethecarburetor,andother fuelsystemcomponents,servicedor replaced.
1. Removeallfuel fromtankbyrunningengineuntilit stopsfrom lackoffuel.
2. Changetheoil.SeeChangeEngineOil inSERVICEAND MAINTENANCEsection.
3. Removesparkplugand pourabouta 1/2ounceof engineoilinto
thecylinder.Replacesparkplugandcrankit slowlytodistribute oil.
4. Cleandebrisfromaroundtheengineandthe muffler.Touchup
anydamagedpaint,andcoatotherareasthatmayrustwitha light filmofoil.
5. Storein aclean,dry andwellventilatedareaawayfromanyap-
pliancethatoperateswitha flameorpilot light,suchasa furnace, waterheater,orclothesdryer.Alsoavoidany areawitha spark producingelectricmotor,orwherepowertoolsare operated.
6. Ifpossible,alsoavoidstorageareaswithhighhumidity,because
that promotesrustandcorrosion.
7. Keeptheenginelevelinstorage.Tiltingcancausefuelor oil
leakage.
PREPARING THE TILLER
Whenthe tillerwon'tbeusedforanextendedperiod,prepareitfor storageasfollows:
1. Cleanthetillerandengine.
2. Followthelubricationrecommendationsandcheckforlooseparts and hardware.
3. Storethe tillerinaclean,dryarea.
4. Neverstorethetillerwithfuelinthe fueltankinan enclosedarea wheregas fumescouldreachanopenflameor spark,or where
ignitionsourcesare present(spaceheaters,hotwaterheaters, furnaces,etc.).
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