EarthQuake 6015V - Manual (Page 22)

Operator’s Manual
6015 Series CRT Rototiller
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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:
- Remove lock pin and slide wheel off hub.
- Coat the axles lightly with axle grease.
- Slide wheel back on hub and insert lock pin.
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. Spark plug preparation:
- Remove spark plug, pour one ounce of SAE 30 oil into
spark plug hole.
- Plug hole and pull starter cord slowly to distribute oil
evenly in cylinder head area.
- Reinstall spark plug.
6. 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.
7. 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.
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.
CHECK OR FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE
1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill. Use a
clean, high quality 4-cycle engine oil. 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.
2. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to engine
manual for capacity and type of oil to use.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts is critical for
proper care and maintenance. Oil the moving parts at 10 hour
intervals using a 30 weight oil.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Recommended tire pressure is 30 PSI. If tires do not have equal
pressure, tiller will pull to one side.
CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove spark plug wire and secure 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.