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Murray FT6000X92A User Manual

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Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You

must add engine oil before starting engine.

Check or Fill Engine Oil

1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill.

Use a clean, high quality detergent oil. Container must

be marked A.P.I. Service SF - SJ. Use no special

additives with recommended oils. Do not mix oil with

gasoline. Oil level must be full. Check the oil level by

removing the dipstick. Oil level should be at FULL line

on dipstick.

2. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to

engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use.

Engine Maintenance

Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet

for information on engine maintenance. Your engine

manual provides detailed information and a maintenance

schedule for performing the following tasks:
1. Check oil level before each use or after every 8 hours

of operation.

2. Change oil after first 5-8 hours of operation. Change oil

` while engine is warm. Refill with new oil of recommended

grade.

4. Check spark plug yearly or every 100 hours of operation.
5. Service air cleaner.
6. Keep engine and parts clean.
7. Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and

bolts, keep these items tightened.

Do not operate tiller before reading the engine

manual provided in the parts packet.

Temperature of muffler and near by areas may

exceed 150° F. Avoid these areas.

Engine can overheat and become damaged if debris

blocks the cooling system or rotating screen.

Never run engine without complete air cleaner

installed on engine.

CAUTION

WARNING

Change Engine Oil

1. Remove the fasteners that secure the dirt shield at the

bottom of the tiller.

2. Take off the dirt shield and you can see the oil drain.
3. Refer to the engine manual for how to change oil.

NORMAL CARE

Dirt Shield

Figure 12