Western Auto 3455A89 Operation manual

Western Auto°
Operation and Service Instructions
Rear Tine Tiller
Stock Number Model Number Factory Number
94-3455-6 3455A89 3455A89
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Thank you for purchasing an American-built product.

ASAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers A
TRAINING ....
•Read the O_f_er's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.
•Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never
allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
•Keep the area ofoperation clear ofall persons,particu-
larly small children, and pets.
PREPARATION
•Thoroughly inspectthe area where the equipmentisto
be used and remove all foreign objects.
ET_engage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting the engine (motor).
•Do not operate the equipment without wearing ad-
equate outer garments. Wear footwear that will im-
prove footing on slippery surfaces.
•Handle fuel with care; itis highlyflammable.
•Use an approved fuel container.
•Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
•Fillfuel tank outdoors withextreme care. Never fill fuel
tank indoors.
• Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled
fuel before restarting.
• Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by
the manufacturer for all unitswith electricdrivemotors
or electric starting motors.
•Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine (motor) is running (except where specifically
recommended by manufacturer).
OPERATION
•Do not put hands or feet near or under rotatingparts.
• Exercise extreme cautionwhen operating on or cross-
inggravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
•After strikinga foreign object, stopthe engine (motor),
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly in-
spectthe tiller for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the tiller.
•Exerc_e caution to avoid slipping or falling.
";_ If the unit should start t0 vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration isgenerally a waming of trouble.
• Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating
position.
•Take all possible precautions when leaving the ma-
chine unattended. Disengage the tines, shift into
neutral, and stop t.heengine.
•Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the
engine and make certainallmovingpartshavestopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
Disconnect the cord on electric motors.
•Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are
dangerous. ................
•Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates,
or other safety protective devices in place.
• Keep children and pets away.
•Do notoverloadthe machine capacity by attemptingto ::_
tilltoo deep at too fast a rate.
•Never operate the machine at highspeeds on slippery
surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.
•Never allow bystanders near the unit.
•Use only attachments and accessories approved by
the manufacturer of the tiller (such as wheel weights,
counterweights, cabs, and the like).
•Never operate the tiller without good visibilityor light.
•Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may
catch inthe groundand propelthe tillerforward. Ifthis
occurs, letgoofthe handlebars and do not restrain the
machine.
MAINTENANCE-AND STORAGE
• Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe
working condition.
•Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts, and other
bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment isin safe working condition.
•Never storethe machinewithfuel inthe fueltank inside
a buildingwhere ignitionsources are present, such as
hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the
like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• Always refer to the operator's guide instructions for
important details if the tiller is to be stored for an
extended period.
- IMPORTANT -
CAUTIONS, IMPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEANS
OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR
CRITICAL INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL.
IMPORTANT: USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS A
POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT.
NOTE: Gives essential information that will aid you to
better understand, incorporate, or execute a particular set
of instructions.
ALook for this symbol to point out im-
portant safety precautions. It means
CAUTIONlt! BECOME ALERTH! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
ACAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug in order to pre-
vent accidental starting when setting
up, transporting, adjusting or making
r_pairs. _ -
AWARNING A
The engine exhaust from this product con-
tains chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. I
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has been designed, engineered and manufacturedto gwe
you the best possible dependability and performance,
Should you exl_erie"w:_e:any proble_ _/ou cannot"easily
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service
center, We have competent, well-trained techniciansand
the proper tool_,'.toService or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructionswill
enable you to assemble and maintain yourtiller properly.
Always observe the =SAFETY RULES'.
MODEL
NUMBER 3455A89
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE
FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED TO
T-HE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN ASAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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HoRsEPOWER:'" -......5.5HP .................
DISPLACEMENT: 13 cu. in. (221cc)
GASOLINECAPACITY: 4Quads(__8L)
Unleaded Regular
OIL(API-SF/SG/SH): See "ENGINE" inCustomer
(CAPACITY:21 oz./0.6L) Responsibilitiessection
SPARKPLUG• Champion
(GAP: .030"/0.76mm) RN42C
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
•Read and observethe safety rules.
•Followa regularschedule in maintaining,caringfor and
using yourtiller.
•Followinstructionsunder "Customer Responsibilities"
and "Storage" sectionsof this Owner's Manual.
IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED ON OR
NEAR ANY UNIMPROVED FOREST-COVERED, BRUSH-COVERED OR GRASS COVERED LAND UNLESS THE ENGINE'S
EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRESTER MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL LAWS (IF ANY). IF A
SPARK ARRESTER IS USED, IT SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN EFFECTIVE WORKING ORDER BY THE OPERATOR.
IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, A SPARK ARRESTER IS REQUIRED BY LAW (SECTION 4442 OF THE CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE). OTHER STATES MAY HAVE SIMILAR LAWS. FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON FEDERAL
LANDS. SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR SPARK ARRESTER.
WESTERN AUTO TILLER LIMITED WARRANTY
3455A89
Western Auto Supply Company warrants to the originalretail purchaser that this product is free from defects in
material or workmanship and agrees to repair this product free of charge within these time periods from the date of
purchase:
• 2 years, ifthe product isused for personal, family, or householduse;
•90 days, if the productisused for any other purposesuch as commercialor rental use.
Excluded from thiswarrantyare normalwear, maintenance, or mechanical ai:ljustmentswhichare notdue todefects
in material or workmanship. Consult your owner's manual for help to maintain your product or make mechanical
adjustments. Products which have been altered, misused, abused, or repaired by other than a Western Auto-authorized
or manufacturer-authorized service facility are also excluded.
A rideror tractorbattery whichprovesdefectivewithin90 dayswill be replacedwithoutcharge. After 90 days but
within-1year from the date of purchase, Western Auto willreplace the battery for a chargeof 1/12 of the currentretail price
of the battery for each full month between the date of purchase and the date of return.
Engines or transaxles are warranted by the engine or transaxle manufacturer whichgives its own 2year warranty
and provides service through its authorized service facilities. See the engine or transaxle warranty for details. Repair may
be arranged through participating Western Auto stores.
Forrepairservicereturn thisproduct withproofofpurchase datetoa participating Western Auto store. This warranty
gives youspecificlegalrightsand youmay haveotherrightsthatvaryfromstatetostate.Ifdifficultyisencounteredinhaving
this warranty ho=_red, contact:
Western AutoSupply Company
Consumer AffairsSectionofthe General Service Department
2107 GrandAvenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Telephone: [phone]
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TABLEOF CONTENTS
CUSTOMER RESp.ONSIBILmES ...................... 3,12-14
PRODUCT SPECIRCATIONS ...................................... 3
WARRANTY ............................. ;., ................................. 3
SAFETY RULES ............... ............................................. 2
ASSEMBLY ....;., ......................................................... 5-7
OPERATION ............................................................. 8-11
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .................................... 12
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ................ ................. 15-17
STORAGE ................................................................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 19
REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ........................................ 20-26
REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ...................................... 27-31
INDEX
A
Adjustments:
-= De_th Stake .............................. 9
Handle Height ......................... 14
Side Shields............................ 10
Throttle ................................... 17
Tines ....................................... 16
V-Belt (Ground Drive) ............. 15
Air Cleaner .................................... 13
B
Belt:
Belt Guard .............................. 15
Repair Parts ............................ 21
V-Belt (Ground Drive) ............. 15
C
Cooling System ............................. 13
Controls:
Choke ....................................... 8
Throttle ..................................... 8
Tines (Drive Control) ................ 8
Cultivating ..................................... 11
Customer Responsibilities:
Air Cleaner .............................. 13
Cooling System ...................... 13
Finish ...................................... 14
Maintenance Schedule ........... 12
Muffler ..................................... 14
Oil Change .............................. 13
...... Spark Plug .............................. 14
_-Tmes ......-_-..:.................... ......... 16
Transmission .................... :..... 14
V-Belt (Ground Drive) ............. 15
D
Depth Stake:
Adjustment ....:'..:......................... 9
Repair Parts " 24
E
Engine:
Air Cleaner .............................. 13
Cooling System ...................... 13
Fuel Type ................................ 10
Engine (cont'd)
Lubrication .............................. 13
Oil Level .................................. 10
Oil Type ............................. 10,13
Spark Plug .............................. 14
Starling ................................... 11
Stopping ................................... 9
Storage ................................... 18
Winter Operation .................... 13
F
Fuel:
Filling Tank ............................. 10
Storage ................................... 18
Type ........................................ 10
Finish:
Maintenance ........................... 14
H
Handle:
Height Adjustment .................. 14
Repair Parts ............................ 20
L
Lubrication:
Lubrication Chart ................... 12
Engine .................................... 13
M
Muffler:
Maintenance ........................... 14
Spark Arrester .......................... 3
O
Oil: Level ....................................... 10
Type ................................... 10,13
Operation: ..
Cultivating............................... 11
Fill Fuel Tank ........... ;.............. 10
Starting Engine ....................... 11
Stopping Tines & Engine .......... 9
Tilling ........................................ 9
Tilling Hints ............................. 11
Tine Operation .......................... 9
Transporting Tiller................... 10
Winter Operation .................... 13
R
Repair Parts ............................. 20-31
Rules for Safe Operation ................. 2
S
Service & Adjustments:
Handle Height ......................... 14
Side Shields ............................ 10
Throttle ................................... 17
Tines ....................................... 16
V-Belt (Ground Drive) ............. 15
Wheels .................................... 14
Service:
Repair Parts ....................... 20-31
Service Record ....................... 12
Shear Pins:
Operation ................................ 11
Repair Parts ............................ 25
Spark Plug:
Gap ........................................... 3
Maintenance ........................... 14
Storage:
Fuel System ............................ 18
Tiller ........................................ 18
T
Tilling .......................................... 9,11
Tines:
Arrangement/Replacement ..... 16
Operation .................................. 9
Repair Parts............................ 25
Shear Pins .............................. 11
Transmission:
Maintenance ........................... 14
Repair Parts............................ 23
Troubleshooting ............................ 19
Transporting ........ .......................... 10
Wm
Warranty ...................... .-................... 3
Wheels:
Removal ........................... :..... 14
Repair Parts............................ 22
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ASSEMBLY!
Your new tiller has been assembled at thefactory with exception ofthose parts leftunassembled for shippingpurposes. To
ensure safe and proper operation of yourtiller,all parts and hardware you assemble mustbe tightened securely. Use the
correct tools asl"iecessary to insure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) Utility knife
(1) Tire pressure gauge
(1) Pair of pliers
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) 7/16" wrench
==OPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig. 1)
When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating positron (standing
behind tiller handles).
FRONT
LEFT RIGHT
I
OPERATOR'S
POSITION
FIG. 1
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
JIIlllll/Y
(2) Handle Locks (1) Carriage Bolt
3/8-16 UNC x1Grade 5 @
(1) Center Locknut
3/8-16 UNC
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(1) Flat Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Gauge
©
(1) PivotBolt
3/8-16 UNC Grade 5
(1) Handle Lock Lever
ExtraShear Pins & Clips
(1) HairpinClip
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ASSEMBEY
UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2)
-it _
CAUTION: Be careful of exposed
staples when handling or disposing of
cartoning material.
IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING
TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK
CABLES.
• While holdinghandle assembly, cutcable ties securing
handle assembly to top frame and depth stake. Let
handle assembly rest on tiller.
• Remove top frame of carton.
• Slowly ease handle assembly up and place on top of
_-carton.
• =Cut-down right hand front and right I_andrear corners
of carton, lay side carton wall down.
•Remove packing material from handle assembly.
HANDLE
ASSEMBLY
SHIFT ROD
FIG. 2
INSTALL HANDLE (See Figs. 3, 4, and 5)
•Insert one handle lock (with teeth facing outward) in
gearcase notch. (Apply grease on smooth side of
handle lockto aid in keeping lock in place untilhandle
assembly is lowered into position.)
VIEWED FROM R.H; SIDE OF TILLER
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
GEARCASE
NOTCH
HANDLE
LOCK
Grasp handleassembly. Holdin=up"position.Be sure
handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle
assembly into position.
=.. HANDLE ASSEMBLY
"UP" POSITION
.... ILOCKLEVERTO
'_, "'-'"_-_.'X.'_., _. I HOLD
LOCK LEVER TO _'_'/_,'(._--_ -_-
MOVE ______________' _" ,_o ..,._"_
FIG. 4
• Rotate handle assembly down. Insert rear carriage
bolt first, with head of bolt on L.H. side of tiller and
loosely assemble Iocknut. (See Fig. 5)
• Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate.
• Cut down rear panel of carton.
• Lower the handle assembly. Tighten bolts so handle
moves with some resistance. This will allow for easier
adjustment.
•Place flat washer on threaded end of handle lock lever.
• Insert handle lock lever through handle base and
gearcase. Screw in handle lock lever just enough to
hold lever in place.
• Insert second handle lock (with teeth inward) in the slot
of the handle base (just inside of washer).
• With handle assembly in lowest position, securely
tighten handle lock lever by rotating clockwise. Leav-
ing handle assembly in lowest position will make it
easier to remove tiller from carton.
HANDLE
GEARCASE LOCK FLAT
WASHER
SLOT
\
HANGLE
BASE
.o
LOCKNU'I"
HANDLE
LOCK
FIG. 3 FIG. 5
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ASSEMBLY" -
CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 6)
•Insert end of shift rod intohole of shift lever indicator.
Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rodto secure.
SHIFT HAIRPIN SHIFT
CLIP LEVER
INDICATOR
FIG. 6
REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE
•Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N" position (See
Fig. 6)
•Tilt tillerforward by liftinghandle. Separate cardboard
cover from leveling shield,
•Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of
carton.
ATi'ACH CLUTCH CABLE (See Fig. 7)
•Hook end of clutch cable through hole in control bar
bracket.
END OF CONTROLBAR
CLUTCH CABLE
CONTROLBAR
BRACKET
CONTROL
BAR
CLUTCH
CABLE
FIG. 7
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your unitwere overinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pressure is
importantfor best tillingperformance.
•Reduce tire pre.ssure to 20 PSI (1,4 kg/cm2).
HANDLE HEIGHT
•Handle height may be adjusted to better suitoperator.
(See "TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual).
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OPERATION.
KNOW YOUR TILLER
READ TH!S OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER.
Compare the illust_{ions with your tiller to familiarize yourselfwith the locationof various controlsand adjustments. Save
this manual for future reference.
These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their
meaning.
TILUNG FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL
OR WARNING ON OFF
THROTTLE
=SHIFT LEVER CONTROL
CLUTCH
CONTROL
eAR
CHOKE CONTROL
RECOIL
STARTER
HANDLE
DEPTH STAKE
LEVELING
SHIELD
-OUTER
..... SIDE
S_ELD
FIG. 8
.MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
odr tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
THROTTLE CONTROL'-Used to control engine speed.
CLUTCH CONTROL BAR oUsed to engage tiller.
DEPTH STAKE -Controls depth at which tiller will dig.
LEVELING SHIELD -Levels tilled soil.
!
OUTER SIDE SHIELD -Adjustableto pmtL_ctsmall plants
from being buried.
SHIFT LEVER - Used toshift transmission gears.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Used to start the engine.
CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.
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•...... .:,., :; OPERATION
The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting
your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles
or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and
oil or attempting to start engine.
STOPPING (See Fig. 9)
TINES AND DRIVE
•Release clutch control bar to stop movement.
-"- -Move shiftlever to "N" (neutral) position.
ENGINE
• Move throttle control to "STOP" position.
•Never use choke to stop engine.
SHIFT
HANDLE LEVER CLUTCH CONTROL BAR
"ENGAGED" PosmoN/
CONTROL
CLUTCH CONTROL BAR
"DISENGAGED" POSITION
FIG. 9
TINE OPERATION -WITH WHEEL DRIVE
•Always release clutch controlbar before moving shift
,lever-into another position.
•"Finemovement isachieved bymoving shiftleverto(_)
tillposition and engaging clutch controlbar.
FORWARD- WHEELS ONLY/rlNES STOPPED
• Release clutchcontrol barand move shiftlever.indica-
torto "F" (forward) position. Engage clutchcontrolbar
and tiller will mo.y,.eforward.
REVERSE -WHE-ELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED
•DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER.
• Release the clutchcontrol bar.
•Move throttle controlto "SLOW" position.
'• Move shilt lever indicator to "R" (reverse) position.
•Hold clutchcontrol bar against the handle tostarttiller
movement. 9
DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 10)
The depth stakecan be raisedor loweredtoallowyou more
versatile tilling and cultivating,or to more easily transport
your tiller.
SHALLOWES1
TILLING
DEEPEST I,,_ _
TILLING
DEPTH @
STAKE
POSITION
FIG. 10
TILLING (See Fig. 11)
•Release depth stake pin. Pull the depth stake up for
increasedtillingdepth. Place depthstake pinin holeof.
depth stake to lock in position.
•Place shift lever indicator intill position.
•Hold the clutchcontrol bar against the handle to start
tillingmovement. Tines and wheels will both turn.
•Move throttlecontrolto ';FAST"positionfordeep tilling.
To cultivate, throttle controlcan be set at any desired
speed, depending on how fast or slow you wish to
cultivate.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS RELEASE CLUTCH CONTROL
BAR BEFORE MOVING SHIFT LEVER INTO ANOTHER
POSITION.
DEPTH STAKE PIN
"RELEASED" POSITION
\
"LOCKED"
POSITION
NUT "B"
SIDE SHIELD
FIG. 11

OPERATION
t
TURNING
•Release the clutch control bar.
•Move throttle controlto "SLOW" position.
•Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position.
Tines will not turn.
Lift handle to raise tines out of groUnd.
Swing the handle in the opposite directionyou wish to
turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from
tines.
• When you have completed your turn-around, release
the clutch control bar and lower handle. Place shift
lever intillposition and move throttle controltodesired
speed. To begin tilling,hold clutchcontrolbar against
the handle.
(_-UTI_R SIDE SHIELDS (See Fig. 11)
The frontedges ofthe outerside shieldsare slottedso that
the shields can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for
shallow tilling to protect small plants from being buried.
loosen nut "A"in slot and nut "B". Move shield to desired
position (both sides). Retighten nuts.
TO TRANSPORT
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CAUTION: Before lifting or transport- I
ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to I
cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain
gasoline from fuel tank.
AROUND THE YARD
• Release the depth stake pin. Move the depth stake
down tothe top hole for transporting the tiller. Place
depthstake pininholeofdepth staketolock inposition.
This prevents tines from scuffing the ground.
•Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) positionfor
transporting.
•Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start
tiller movement. Tines will not turn.
•Move throttle control to desired speed.
AROUND TOWN
•-- Disconnect spark plug wire.
•Drain fuet tank.
•Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT
TO ENTER THE E:.NGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING
OiL OR FUEL. USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE
IN APPROVED, CLEAN,_, COVERED CONTAINERS. USE
CLEAN FILL FUNNEL,R?/
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12)
•The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the
factory, already filledwith SAE 30 summer weight oil.
•With engine level,clean area around oilfiller plug and
remove plug.
•Engine oil should be to point of overflowing when
engine islevel. Forapproximatecapacity see "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" onpage 3 of this manual. All
oil mustmeet A.P.I. Service Classification SG.
•For cold weather operation you should change oilfor
easier starting(See oilviscositychart inthe Customer
Responsibilitiessection ofthis manual).
•To change engine oil,see the Customer Responsibili-
ties section in this manual.
OIL
FILLER
PLUG
PLUG
FIG. 12
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon
and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life.)
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW 32°F(0°C), USEFRESH, CLEAN, WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before
storage of 30 days or longer. Drainthe gas tank, startthe
engine and let itrun untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage section
ofthis manualforadditionalinformation. Never useengine
orcarburetorcleanerproductsinthefuel tank orpermanent
damage may occur.
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CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2" (1.3 cm) of
top of fuel tank to prevent spills-and to
allow for fuel expansion. If_asoiine is
accidentally spilled, move machine
away from area of spill. Avoid creating
any source of ignition until gasoline
vapor_ h_ve d'.,sappeared.
Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil
or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gaso-
line near an open flame.
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