Troy-Bilt 12065 User Manual

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TRaV^-BILT
Owner/Operator Manual
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TUFFY Tiller
• Safety
• Controls
• Operation
• Maintenance
Models
12060 12065

Dear Owner,

You now own one of the finest rear­tine rototillers available. Your new TUFFY® Model tiller allows you to till and cultivate your garden with ease, and accomplish dozens of other property management projects as well. Your tiller is famous for its ruggedness, perfor mance and high-quality engineering. We know you’ll enjoy using it.
Please carefully read this Manual. It tells you how to safely and easily assem ble, operate and maintain your machine.
Be sure that you and any other operators carefully follow the recommended safety
practices at all times. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or prop erty damage.
Of course, if you should ever have any problems or questions, or for a free re placement copy of this Manual, please contact your local authorized service dealer or call us Toll-Free. Our tele phone numbers and mailing addresses are listed on Page 4 and on the back cover of this Manual.
We want to be sure that you are com pletely satisfied at all times.
This is a safety alert
symbol. It is used in this Owner/Operator Manual to alert you
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this symbol, read and obey the safety message that follows it.
Failure to obey the safety message could result in personal injury or property damage.
to potential hazards. Whenever you see
Be Sure To Return Your Warrant)
Registration Card
Be sure to fill out and mail your Warranty
Registration Card, which is
located in your
literature pack age. The infor
mation contained on this: card will register your ma chine with us and entitle you to full coverage under our Troy-Bilt Full
No-Time-Limit Warranty.
NOTE: An Ownership Transfer Card is included in this Manual. This card should be filled out and returned to us ONLY if you trans fer ownership of your machine to someone else.
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This machine meets voluntary safety stan dard B71.8 - 1986, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc., and is published by the American National Standards Institute.
WARNING:
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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth de fects, or other reproduc tive harm.
Owner’s Record
Please write tlie Model and Serial numbers of your machine in the spaces provided. You can find the location of these numbers by refer ring to the illustration below.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Model and Serial Number location
SERVICE INFORMATION
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SECTION 1: SAFETY........................................................................ 5
Training............................................................................ 5
Preparation ......................................................................
Operation Maintenance and Storage
Decals.............................................................................. 7
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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY.................................................................. 8
SECTION 3: FEATURES ANO CONTROLS
Tiller Features and Controls Identification
Engine Features and Controls Identification................................14
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SECTION 4: OPERATION.................................................................15
Break-In Operation............................................................. 15
Pre-Start Checklist.............................................................. 16
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........................................16-17
Tilling Depths.................................................................... 17
Guiding the Tiller
Moving the Tiller Forward.....................................................17
Moving the Tiller Rearward
Turning the Tiller Around...................................................... 18
Tilling in the Garden............................................................18
Seedbed Preparation...........................................................18
Cultivating
Power Composting
Fligh-Traction Frame Weights
Preventing Tines from Becoming Tangled
Tilling on Slopes................................................................. 20
Terrace Gardening.............................................................. 20
Loading and Unloading the Tiller
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SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS.......................................22
Required Maintenance Schedule.............................................22
Regular Maintenance.......................................................... 23
Tiller Lubrication................................................................ 23
Checking and Adding Engine Oil..............................................23
Changing Engine Oil............................................................ 24
Checking and Topping Off Transmission Gear Oil
Changing Transmission Gear Oil..............................................25
Checking for Oil Leaks..........................................................26
Air Cleaner Maintenance
Engine Cooling System Maintenance Engine ignition System Maintenance
Spark Plug Maintenance....................................................... 26
Carburetor Adjustments.......................................................26
Tightening Tiller Hardware
Bolo Tines........................................................................27
Removing and Installing Tine Assemblies
Removing and Installing Individual Tines....................................27
Checking and Adjusting Belt Tension
Belt Removal and Replacement
Forward Clutch Bail Replacement............................................29
Removing and Installing the Forward Clutch Cable........................29
Tiller Storage
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TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................31
TILLER & ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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INDEX.................................................................................................33
NO-TIME-LIMIT WARRANTY............................................Back Cover
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If you have any
HOWTO
REACH
US

U.S.A.

GARDEN V/VAY
INCORPORATED.
102tidSt.&
9th Ave..
Troy, N.Y.
12180

U.S.A.

Mon.-Fri.,
8 A.M.to 7 P.M.
Saturday
9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
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Canada

GARDEN WAY
INCORPORATED.
320 Van Sickle Rd..
Unit 12,
St Catherines. Out.
L2R 6P/

Canada

Mon.-Fri..
8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
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Questions or Problems...
...Please contact your local TROY-BILT® Tiller authorized dealer or call or write the Factory. When calling or writing, please be sure to provide the Model and Serial
Numbers of your machine (refer to Page 3).
If You Need Engine Service:
If your engine should ever require service or re- ,==.===
pair, contact your nearest authorized engine service dealer.
To find the name and address of your nearest authorized engine service dealer, look in the Yellow Pages of the telephone book under
:
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“Engines-Gasoline” (call us if you need assistance in obtaining en gine service or parts).
Please remember that your engine is covered by the engine manufac turer’s Limited Warranty. Any unauthorized work performed on the engine during the warranty pe riod may void the warranty. For full details on the engine manufac turer’s Limited Warranty, refer to the separate Engine Owner’s Manual.

U.S.A.

(Toll Free)
For Technical
Service;
1-800-520-5520
For Parts
Service:
1-800-648-6776
International
calls:
518-391-7000

Canada

(Toll Free)
For Technical
Service and Parts
Service:
1-800-225-3585
If You Need Parts:
Factory specified replacement parts for your machine are available from either your TROY-BILT® Tiller autho rized dealer or directly from the Factory.
To order a part from the Factory, refer to your separate Parts Catalog to find the part
number, description, and quantity
of the part you need. Then,
call or write our Parts
Department, being sure to
provide the Model and
Serial Numbers of your
machine. Our trained parts special
ists will gladly assist you if
you have any difficulty in
identifying the part that you need.

Sectio

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Please read and follow all of the safety rules in this Safety Seclion. Failure to comply could result in serious personal injury or prop erty damage.
If you should lend this equipment to another person, make sure that he or she reads, understands, and always follows these safety in structions.
It you are not completely sure about any of the information found here or elsewhere in the Manual, please contact either your local authorized dealer or the
factory tor assistance.
WARNING TO ALL CALIFORNIA
AND OTHER POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
Under California law, and under the laws of several other states,
you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine
using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest-covered, brush-cov
ered, or grass-covered land, or on land covered with grain,
hay, or other flammable agricultural crop, without an en
gine spark arrester in continuous effective working order.
The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor power equipment, is an
internal combustion engine that burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel. Therefore,
your power equipment must be equipped with a spark arrester muffler in continu
ous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ig nite flammable material. Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to com ply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law, and may also be a
violation of other state and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances, or codes.
Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information about
what regulations apply in your area. Contact your authorized engine dealer for in formation about obtaining a spark arrester.

TRAINING

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This is a safety alert symbol. It is used
in this Owner/ Oper ator Manual and on your equipment to alert you to poten tial hazards.
Whenever you see this symboi. read and obey the safety
message that fol
lows it. Failure to obey those safety
messages could re sult in serious per sonal injury or cause property damage.
1. Rc;ui llii.'' ()u iier/Operator
\huuMl ;iiul ilk' ^гparate Engine Owner's Manua carefully before operating this equipment. Be com pletely familiar with the controls ami ilie prnper Use of this equip­meni. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
2. \e\er allow children or un named adults to operate this equip ment.
3. Keep I lie aie; of operation clear of all persons, particularly small elnldivn and pels. Keep bystanders at least 2.S feel -ovay from the area of operai ion.
OPERATING AREi
4. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on this equipment and on any of its
attachments or accessories.
5. Do not run engine in an en closed area. Engine exhaust con tains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is odorless, col orless, and tasteless. Do not oper ate this equipment near buildings, windows, or air conditioners.
6. Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or clothing near the rotating tines or near any other moving part. The tines begin to rotate forward once the engine starts and the Forward Clutch Bail is engaged.
A WARNING
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7. Before inspecting or servicing any part of the equipment, shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect the spark plug wire
from the spark plug and move wire away from the spark plug.
8. Do not operate this equipment if you are under the influence of alcohol, medication, or when you are tired or ill.
9. Keep in mind ihai ihe operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other peo
ple, their property, and themselves.

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the tiller will be used. Re move foreign objects before tilling.
2. Make sure that all control levers are released and both wheels are in Wheel Drive position before start ing the engine.
3. Do not operate the tiller without wearing suitable clothing. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the tiller or its engine.

OPERATION

1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
2. Use extreme caution when on or crossing driveways, walks or roads. Be alert for hidden hazards or traf fic. Do not carry passengers.
3. If you hit a foreign object, stop the engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop, discon nect spark plug wire, move wire away from the spark plug, and in spect for damage. Repair damage before restarting.
4. Exercise caution to avoid slip ping or falling.
4. Do not operate the tiller when you are barefoot, in sandals, sneakers or other light footwear. Wear shoes that grip well on slippery surfaces.
5. Do not till near underground electric cables, telephone lines, pipes, or hoses. Contact your tele phone or utility to verify locations of underground cables or lines.
6. Handle gasoline with care; it is highly flammable, and has explo sive vapors.
a. Use an approved gas container. b. Gas caps shall never be re
moved or fuel added with en gine running. Engine shall be
5. If abnormal tiller vibration oc curs, stop engine immediately, dis connect the spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Check for the cause. Carefully in spect for any damage. Eix the prob lem before using the tiller again.
6. Stop the engine, dis connect the spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug before leaving the operating position, unclogging tines, or making repairs, adjust ments or inspections.
7. Before leaving tiller unattended, make sure that all control levers are released, stop engine, and disconnect
spark plug wire and move wire away
from plug to prevent accidental
starting. Be sure both wheels are
in the WHEEL DRIVE position.
8. Before cleaning, repairing or in
specting, stop the engine, let all
moving parts stop, and disconnect
allowed to cool before refuel ing. Operators shall not smoke.
c. Keep matches, cigarettes,
cigars, pipes, open flames, or sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container.
d. Eill fuel tank outdoors using
extreme caution. Never add fuel indoors. Use a funnel or spout to prevent spillage.
e. Replace fuel caps securely and
clean up fuel spills before starting the engine.
7. Never attempt to make any ad justments while the engine is run ning or the spark plug wire is con nected, except when so instructed.
spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
9. The flap on the tine hood must be down when operating tiller.
10. Never operate the tiller unless safety guards or other protective devices are in place.
11. Do not run the engine in an en closed area. Engine exhaust con tains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is odorless, col orless, and tasteless.
12. Keep children and pets away.
13. Never operate the tiller under engine power if the wheels are in the FREEWHEEL position. In FREEWHEEL, the wheels will not hold the tiller back and the revolv ing tines could propel the tiller rapidly, possibly causing loss of control. Always engage the wheels with the Wheel Drive Pins in WHEEL DRIVE position be fore starting the engine or engag
ing the tines with the Forward Clutch Bail.
14. The tiller could unexpectedly bounce upward or jump forward and be propelled away from you if the tines strike or catch very hard­packed soil, sod, frozen ground, or any buried obstacle such as large stones or roots. If in doubt about tilling conditions, use the follow ing precautions to assist you in maintaining tiller control:
a. Walk behind and on either
side of the tiller, using one hand on the handlebars. Relax your arm, but use a se cure hand grip.
b. Use shallow depth regulator
settings, gradually working deeper with each tilling pass.
c. Use slower engine speeds. d. Clear the tilling area of big
stones, roots and other debris.
e. Avoid putting downward pres
sure on the handlebars. If necessary, apply slight upward pressure to prevent the tines from digging too deeply.
f. Avoid contacting hard-packed
soil or sod at the end of a row by reducing engine speed and
lifting handlebars up to raise tines out of the soil,
g. In an emergency, stop tines
and wheels by releasing the Forward Clutch Bail. Do not attempt to restrain the tiller.
15. Do not overload the machine capacity by trying to till too deeply at too fast a rate.
16. Never use the tiller at high ground speeds on slippery surfaces.
17. Do not operate tiller on a slope too steep for safety. On slopes, slow down and be sure you have good footing. Don’t let the tiller “freewheel” down slopes.
18. Clear the area of bystanders be fore tilling.
19. Use only attachments and ac cessories approved by Garden Way Incorporated.
20. Use tiller attachments and ac cessories when recommended.
21. Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
22. Never operate the tiller if you are fatigued, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
23. Operators shall not tamper with the engine-governor settings on the machine; the governor controls the maximum safe operating speed and protects the engine and all moving parts from damage caused by over speed. Authorized service shall be sought if a problem exists.
24. Do not touch engine parts that may be hot from operation (muffler,
fins, etc.). Make certain all parts
have cooled down before inspect ing, cleaning or repairing.
25. Remember—^To stop the tines and wheels, release the Forward Clutch Bail.
26. Look behind and exercise cau tion when backing up.
27. To load or unload the tiller from a vehicle, see complete in
structions in Section 4.
MAINTENANCE AND
STORAGE
1. Never perform maintenance when engine is running or spark plug wire is connected except when specifically directed to do so.
2. Keep tiller, attachments and ac cessories in safe working condition.
3. Check all nuts, bolts, and screws frequently for proper tightness. Always verify your equipment is in safe working condition.
4. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, or where igni tion sources are present (such as hot water and space heaters, fur naces, clothes dryers, etc.).
5. Let the engine cool down before storing it in an enclosure.

SAFETY DECALS

Make certain that all safety decals on this equipment are kept clean and in good condition. There are other decals located on your equipment for operation and
6. To reduce fire hazard possibili ties, keep the engine free of grass, leaves or grease.
7. Store gasoline in a cool, well­ventilated area, safely away from any spark- or flame-producing equipment. Store gasoline in an approved container, safely out of the reach of children.
8. Refer to the Maintenance sec tion in this Manual for storage in formation if your tiller is to be stored for an extended period.
controls identification. If you need a replacement decal, please refer to the Parts Catalog that accompa nied this Manual.

Section

Please carefully follo'-v the steps in this Section to pioperiy assemble your new machine. These steps wiil
not take very long and they wiii as sure you of having assembled your
machine correctly.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury or prop erty (lamacje. do not attempt to start the engine until all assemlily steps are complete and you have
read and understand the safety and operating instructions in this
Manual.

Tools Needed:

One 3/8" Open End or
Adjustable Wrench
Two 7/16" Open End or
Adjustable Wrenches
Two 9/16" Open End or
Adjustable Wrenches
Funnel (to add oil)
Rag (to clean up any
spilled oil)
Block of Wood (to support
liller v.'hen removing wheei)
Ruler (for belt tension check)
1. Package Inspection
Inspect carton and its contents upon delivery for evidence of damage.
If you find or suspect any damage, contact the carrier (trucking com
pany) immediately. Inform them
of the specific damage and that you wish to file a claim. To pro tect your rights, be sure to put this in writing to the carrier within 15 days after your machine arrives. The carrier will let you know how to proceed with your claim. Please let us know if you need any assistance with this matter.
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FIG. 2-1. Place screw on fop of tem plate and measure distance between bottom of screw head and tip of screw.
2. Package Contents
NOTE: Wait until you have as sembled the handlebars before moving the tiller off the shipping platform.
Carefully unpack the carton and check that you have received the items listed below. If any items are missing or damaged, please con tact us for replacements.
• Tiller/Engine Assembly
• Handlebar Support (see A, Fig.
2-2).
• Handlebar Assembly (see L, Fig. 2-2).
• Handlebar Panel (see K, Fig.
2-2).
• Hardware bag - includes:
NOTE: Use screw length tem plate (Fig. 2-1) to identify screws.
• (1) Slotted hd. screw, #10-24 X 2" long
• (6) Curved head screws,
5/16"-18x 1-1/2” long
• (1) Hex hd. screw,
l/4"-20x 1-1/4" long
• (2) Hex hd. screws,
3/8"-16x3/4" long
• (4) Hex hd. self-threading
screws, l/4"-20x 1/2" long
• (2) Flat washers, 3/8"
• (6) Split Lockwashers, 5/16"
• (1) Hex locknut, l/4"-20
• (6) Hex nuts, 5/16”-18
• (2) Hex locknuts, 3/8"-16
• (1) Cable spring
• (1) Cable bracket (see R, Fig. 2-4).
IMPORTANT: Motor oil must be added to the engine before it is started! The oil fitting proce dure is exptained in Step 7.
NOTE: “LEFT” and “RIGHT”
sides of tiller are as viewed from
the operator’s position behind the handlebars.
3. Attach the Handlebar
1. Attach the legs of the handlebar
support (A, Fig. 2-2) loosely to the inner sides of the tiller frame using two 3/8"-16 X 3/4" hex hd. screws (B), 3/8" flat washers (C) and 3/8"-
16 hex locknuts (D).
2. Using the middle holes in the
handlebar support brackets (E and F, Fig. 2-2), loosely attach the sup port brackets to the handlebar sup port (A) using two 5/16"-18 X 1-
1/2" curved hd. screws (G), 5/16"
split lockwashers (H) and 5/16"-
18 hex nuts (I). NOTE: If a sup
port bracket will not move, loosen attaching screw (J) and nut.
3. Attach the handlebar panel (K, Fig. 2-2) to the handlebar assem bly (L) using four l/4"-20 X 1/2"
self-threading screws (M). Tighten
the four screws securely.
4. Attach the handlebar assembly
(L) to the handlebar support (A) using four 5/16"-18x 1-1/2" curved hd. screws (G), 5/16" split lockwashers (H) and 5/16"-18 hex nuts (I). Tighten the four screws
securely.
5. Tighten all handlebar mounting hardware securely.
4. Move Tiller Off Shipping
Platform
To roll the tiller without the engine running, the wheels must be placed in their FREEWHEEL po
sition, as described below.
1. Use a sturdy block to raise one
wheel off the ground.
2. Remove the hair pin cotter (N, Fig. 2-3) and clevis pin (O). Slide the wheel inward on the axle (P)
and reinstall the clevis pin and hair pin cotter through the axle only
Fig. 2-2: Assemble handlebar.
(not through the wheel hub). Repeat with the other wheel.
3. Using the handlebar as a lever, roll the tiller to a flat area.
IMPORTANT: Before starting the tiller’s engine, the wheels must be placed in their WHEEL DRIVE position (pins through wheel hubs and axle). This procedure is de scribed in “Wheel Drive Pins” on Pages 12-13 in Section 3.
Fig. 2-3: Wheel in FREEWHEELING position.
5. Install Wheel Drive Cable
1. Place the cable bracket (R, Fig.
2-4) on the handlebar support (A) as shown.
2. Attach the cable bracket using a
1/4"-20 X 1-1/4" hex hd. screw (S,
Fig. 2-4) and l/4"-20 hex locknut (T). Tighten securely.
3. Unwrap the forward clutch cable (U, Fig. 2-4) from around the en gine and slide the thin cable wire into the slot in the cable bracket. Push the cable connector (V, Fig. 2-4) up through the hole in the bracket until the groove in the con nector snaps into place on the bracket.
4. Insert the #10-24 x 2" slotted hd.
screw (W, Fig. 2-5) into the cable spring (X).
5. Thread the screw (W) into the cable adjuster (Y).
6. Hook the cable spring (X) into
the “V”-shaped bend in the for ward clutch bail (Z, Fig. 2-6).
7. Lift and hold the forward clutch bail
against the handlebar. See Fig. 2-7.
8. Measure the distance between the coils of the cable spring (Fig. 2-7). The length should be approx imately 1-7/8”. If the length is in correct, you will have to make an adjustment to the cable tension as described in “Checking and Ad
justing Belt Tension” on Page 28.
Fig. 2-5:
Assemble spring
and adjuster.
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6. Check Level of Transmission Gear Oil
The transmission was filled with gear oil prior to being shipped. However, you should check the gear oil level to make certain it is correct.
1. With the tiller on level ground,
pull the Depth Regulator Lever (AA, Fig. 2-8) back and then all the way up until the lowest notch in the lever is engaged.
2. Remove the plastic fill plug
(BB, Fig. 2-9) from the transmis sion housing and look into the filler hole.
3. Inside the hole there is a grooved worm (CC, Fig. 2-10) on the drive shaft. If the gear oil level is correct, the gear oil should be approximately half way up the sides of the worm.
4. If the gear oil level is low, add
gear oil by referring to “Checking and Topping off Transmission Gear Oil” on Page 24. DO NOT OPERATE TILLER IF GEAR OIL LEVEL IS LOW. SEVERE DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION WIEL RESULT.
Fig. 2-8: Adjust Depth Regulator Lever.
Fig. 2-9: Remove gear oil fill plug.

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Fig. 2-10: Gear oil should be half
way up sides of worm.
7. Add Motor Oil to Engine
The tiller is shipped without oil in the engine. PERMANENT EN GINE DAMAGE WILL RESULT IF THE ENGINE IS RUN WITH OUT OIL.
1. Refer to the Engine Owner’s
Manual (supplied with tiller) for engine oil specifications and capacities.
2. With the tiller on level ground,
pull the Depth Regulator Lever
(AA, Eig. 2-8) back and then all
the way up until the lowest notch
in the lever is engaged.
3. Unscrew the engine oil fill plug (DD, Fig. 2-11). Using a clean funnel, 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.
8. Check Hardware for Tightness
Check all nuts and screws for tightness.
IMPORTANT: Before operating your tiller, make sure you read the following Sections in this Manual, as well as the separate Engine Owner’s Manual;
• Section 1: “Safety”
• Section 3: “Tiller and Engine
Controls”
• Section 4; “Operation”
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Fig. 2-11: Add motor oil to engine.
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