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The oil capacity is 20 ounces. 'If not available, a synthetic oil may be used having 5W-20, 5W-30 or 5W-40 viscosity. TO SERVICE AIR CLEANER CARTRIDGE AIR CLEANER Clean cartridge at three month intervals or every 25 hours, whichever occurs first. NOTE: Service more often if necessary. 1. Remove knob and cover. 2. Remove cartridge by pulling it off of the screw. 3. Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface. If very dirty, replace cartridge or clean as follows: a. Wash in a low or non-sudsing detergent and warm water solution. CAUTION: Do not use petroleum solvents such as kerosene, to clean cartridge. b. Rinse thoroughly with flowing water from inside out until water is clear. c. Allow cartridge to stand and air dry thoroughly before using, DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE. 4. Install cartridge, then cover and screw knob down securely. DUAL ELEMENT AIR CLEANER (OPTIONAL ON SOME MODELS) Clean and re-oil foam pre-cleaner at three month intervals or every 25 hours, whichever occurs first. NOTE: Service more often under dusty conditions. 1. Remove knob and cover. 2. Remove foam pre-cieaner by sliding it off of the paper cartridge. 3. a. Wash foam pre-cleaner in kerosene or liquid detergent and water. b. Wrap foam pre-cleaner in cloth and squeeze dry. c. Saturate foam pre-cleaner in Engine oil. Squeeze to remove excess oil. 9 MAINTENANCE 4. Install foam pre-cleaner over paper cartridge. Reassemble cover and screw down tight. NOTE: Replace or clean cartridge included with DUAL ELEMENT AIR CLEANER yearly or every 100 hours as described in CARTRIDGE AIR CLEANEH. Service more often if necessary. GLEAN COOLING SYSTEM Grass, chaff or dirt may clog the rotating screen and the air cooling system, especially after prolonged service cutting dry grass. Yearly or every 100 hours, whichever occurs first, remove the blower housing and clean the areas shown to avoid overspeeding, overheating and engine damage. Clean more often if necessary. BELT REPLACEMENT The drive belt is located on the left side of the machine. To replace a worn or slipping belt proceed as follows: 1. Remove belt guard. 2. Make sure clutch If'sris in disengaged position. 3. Start at the top of 10 inch pulley and begin removing belt in clockwise direction (facing tiller from left side). If tension on belt is too great the idler pulley may be pulled downward to relieve pressure on belt. 4. Once belt is off 10 inch pulley remove it from smaller pulley. 5. Replace belt by reversing sequence of steps above. 6. Replace belt guard, "C" nuts, and thumb screws. LUBRICATION WHEELS Lubricate wheels and wheel support shafts once a month or every 40 operating hours with #30 oil. Apply oil to axle and hub at back of wheel. Spin wheel to allow oil to move into bearing. In extremely dusty conditions, wheels may become tight because of dust in bearing area. When this condition occurs, remove the wheels. Clean axle and wheel bearing surfaces with solvent or emery cloth, then oil and reassemble. THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE Lubricate control cable as necessary, with #30 oil. Apply with a saturated rag or an oil can along the outer surface of the conduit. Remove excess oil. CLUTCH LEVER PiVOTS Apply a few drops of SAE 30 oil to the clutch hand lever and idler lever pivots as required to maintain a free and smooth operation of of clutch. TRANSMISSION (See Fig. 5) Fill transmission with machine in normal upright position. Fill plug is located on the upper right hand side. Use 90 weight gear lube or 50 weight motor oil. Capacity is approximately 16 ounces, Remove fill plug. Remove check plug. Fill until check plug hole overflows. Replace plugs. If excessive oil leakage appears around rotor shaft, the seals and shields must be replaced, IDLER ARM PIVOTS Lubricate idler arm pivots once a month or every 40 operating hours with #30 oil. 10 STORAGE ENGINE CARE 1. If your tiller is to be stored over 30 days, the engine should be completely drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits from forming on essential carburetor parts, fuel filter, fuel lines and tank. 2. Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel. The small amount of fuel that remains in the sump of the tank shouid then be removed by absorbing it with a clean dry cloth. Refer to engine literature for further engine storage procedures. TILLE...
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