Simplicity 1693704 - Manual (Page 24)

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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.
CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.
3. Tip the tiller forward. Block the tiller in position so
that it rests on the engine mount and the tines are
exposed.
4. Remove all vegetation, string, wire, and other
material that may have accumulated on the axle
between the inside set of tines and the seal on the
transmission housing.
5. Tip the tiller back to a level position.
6. Replace spark plug wire.
CAUTION
Do not operate tiller before reading the engine manual
provided in the parts packet.
CAUTION
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.
Maintenance and Storage