EarthQuake 26750 - Manual (Page 16)

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Operator's Manual
VECTOR™ Compact Tiller
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet for
information on engine maintenance. Your engine manual
provides 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 seasonally 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.
CHECK OR FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE
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 oil fill plug. Oil
level should be up to the bottom of the fill plug opening on
most engines.
2. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to engine
manual for capacity and type of oil to use.
CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.
3. 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.
4. Replace spark plug wire.
LUBRICATION
Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts is critical for
proper care and maintenance. Oil the moving parts using a 30
weight oil.
WARNING
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE
TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED AND SECURED
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS SAFETY REQUIREMENT
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO
YOU OR BYSTANDERS.
• DO NOT STORE TILLER IN AN UNVENTILATED
AREA WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH FLAME,
SPARKS, PILOT LIGHTS OR AN IGNITED OBJECT.
DRAIN FUEL OUTDOORS AWAY FROM ANY
IGNITION SOURCES. USE ONLY APPROVED FUEL
CONTAINERS.
• DO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL YOU HAVE
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND THE
SECTIONS IN THIS MANUAL COVERING SAFETY
AND OPERATION. ONCE YOU HAVE READ THE
MANUAL, FOLLOW THE APPROPRIATE STEPS TO
START YOUR TILLER.
• ENGINE AND SURROUNDING PARTS BECOME
EXTREMELY HOT DURING NORMAL.
• TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS
MAY EXCEED 150° F. AVOID THESE AREAS.
• ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE
TOUCHING THESE HOT SURFACES. THESE
AREAS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS BURN INJURIES IF
TOUCHED BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS COOLED..
• ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF
ROTATING MACHINE PARTS.
• FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
DO NOT USE CHOKE CONTROL TO STOP ENGINE.
BACKFIRE OR ENGINE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
TO STOP THE ENGINE AT ANY TIME, MOVE THROTTLE
CONTROL TO THE OFF OR STOP POSITION, OR FLIP
THE ON/OFF SWITCH TO OFF.
TO STOP TINES AT ANY TIME, RELEASE DRIVE SAFETY
CONTROL LEVER TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION.
ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER
TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION BEFORE ADJUSTING THE
DEPTH OF THE REGULATOR LEVER.
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL.
YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE.
NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE
AIR CLEANER INSTALLED ON ENGINE.
ENGINE CAN OVERHEAT AND BECOME DAMAGED IF
DEBRIS BLOCKS THE COOLING SYSTEM OR ROTATING
SCREEN.
FAILURE TO FOLLOWS INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE
FAILURE OF EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION