EarthQuake 3310V - Manual (Page 12)

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Operator's Manual
Front Tine Tiller 3310V
Figure 9
grease out, high
grease port
grease in, low
grease port
WaRNING
TEMPERaTURE OF MUFFLER aND NEaR BY aREaS MaY
ExCEED 150° F. avOID ThESE aREaS.
CaUTION
DO NOT OPERaTE TILLER BEFORE REaDING ThE
ENGINE MaNUaL PROvIDED IN ThE PaRTS PaCkET.
IMPORTaNT
ENGINE IS ShIPPED FROM FaCTORY WIThOUT OIL. YOU
MUST aDD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STaRTING ENGINE.
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.
WaRNING
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.
STORaGE
PREPaRE FOR STORaGE
Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage. Read your
engine manual for detailed instructions on preparing the engine for
storage.
1. Protect wheels and axles from rust:
- Coat the axles lightly with axle grease.
2. Drain fuel system completely following engine manufacturer’s
instructions or add fuel stabilizer to prevent fuel from gumming up
during extended storage period.
3. While engine is still warm, drain the oil from the engine. Refill with
fresh oil of the recommended grade.
4. Clean external surfaces, engine and cooling fan.
5. Remove spark plug, pour one ounce of SAE 30 oil into spark plug
hole.
6. Plug hole and pull starter cord slowly to distribute oil evenly in
cylinder head area.
7. Reinstall spark plug.
8. Transport unit to a suitable storage location. If you have chosen to
use a fuel stabilizer and have not drained the fuel system, follow all
safety instructions storage precautions in this manual to prevent the
possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline fumes. Remember,
gasoline fumes can travel to distant sources of ignition and ignite,
causing risk of explosion and fire.
9. If there is any possibility of unauthorized use or tampering, remove
the spark plug and store it in a safe place before storing the rototiller
unit. Be sure to plug the spark plug hole to prevent foreign material
from entering.
LUBRICaTION
Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts is critical for proper care
and maintenance. Oil the moving parts using a 30 weight oil.
ChECk TILLER TRaNSMISSION GREaSE
NOTE: Tiller transmission is shipped from factory with the proper
amount of grease. (Suggested grease ML365)
To add grease, remove both high and low grease ports. Inject grease
in bottom until you see some at the top hole, transmission is now full.
SEE FIGURE 9.