MTD 21AA45M5099 Owner's manual

Category
Mini tillers
Type
Owner's manual
Operator's Manual
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208cc Engine
Rear Tine Tiller
Model No. 247.29932
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
manual and follow aJl
safety rules and operating
instructions.
* SAFETY
* ASSEMBLY
* OPERATION
* MAINTENANCE
* PARTS LIST
* ESPANOL
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, iL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our web site: www.craftsman.com
FORMNO.769-05425C
2/1/2011
WarrantyStatement..................................Pac
SafetyInstructions....................................Pac
SafetyLabels............................................Pac
Assembly..................................................Pac
Operation..................................................Pac
ServiceandMaintenance.........................Pac
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Troubleshooting........................................Page24
PartsList...................................................Page26-39
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RepairProtectionAgreement...................Page43
Espa_ol.....................................................Page44
ServiceNumbers......................................BackCover
CRAFTSMAN TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY
FORTWOYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,this productiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialor workmanship.Defectiveproductwill
receivefreerepairor freereplacementifrepairisunavailable.
For warranty coverage details to obtain repair or replacement, visit the web site: www.craftsman.com
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Warranty coverage does NOT include:
Expendableitemsthatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,suchas
blades,tines,orbelts.
Productdamageresultingfromuserattemptsat productmodificationor repairorcausedbyproductaccessories.
Repairsnecessarybecauseof accidentorfailuretooperateor maintaintheproductaccordingtoall suppliedinstructions.
Preventivemaintenance,or repairsnecessaryduetoimproperfuelmixture,contaminatedor stalefuel.
Thiswarrantyisvoidifthisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesor if rentedtoanotherperson.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
EngineSeries: 208cc
EngineOilType: 10w30
EngineOilCapacity: 20ounces
Fuel: UnleadedGasoline
SparkPlug: F6RTC
SparkPlugGap: .030"
ModelNumber.................................................................
Serial Number .................................................................
Dateof Purchase.............................................................
Recordthemodelnumber,serialnumber
anddateof purchaseabove
©SearsBrands,LLC 2
Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfandothers.Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanual
beforeattemptingtooperatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith
theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyouseethis
symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle
componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.Bat-
tery posts,terminals,andrelatedaccessoriescontainleadand lead
compounds,chemicalsknowntotheStateof Californiatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.
Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtothesafeopera-
tionpracticesin thismanual.Aswithanytypeofpowerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthepartoftheoperatorcan resultin
seriousinjury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatingfingers,hands,
toesandfeetandthrowingdebris.Failureto observethefollowing
safetyinstructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryordeath.
Your Responsibility=Restrict theuseofthis powermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsand instruc-
tionsin thismanualandon themachine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
TRAINING
Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson themachineand
in themanual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.
Keepthis manualina safeplaceforfutureand regularreference
andfororderingreplacementparts.
ReadtheOperator'sManualand followallwarningsand safety
instructions.Failuretodosocanresultin seriousinjurytothe
operatorand/orbystanders.Forquestions,call1-800-4MY-HOME.
Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhow
tostopthemachineanddisengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetooperatethis
machine.Children14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe
instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon
themachineandbe trainedandsupervisedbyanadult.
Neverallowadultstooperatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
Keepbystanders,pets,andchildrenatleast75feetfromthe
machinewhileitisin operation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
thearea.
Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
PREPARATION
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.
Removeall rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeignobjectswhich
couldbepickedupor thrownandcausepersonalinjuryor
damageto themachine.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringoperation
andwhileperformingan adjustmentor repair,to protectyour
eyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto
theeyes.
Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksand
shirts.Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycanbecaughtin movable
parts.Neveroperatethismachineinbarefeetorsandals.
Beforestarting,checkallboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessto
besurethemachineisinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually
inspectmachineforanydamageatfrequentintervals.
Disengageclutchleversandshift(if provided)intoneutral("N")
beforestartingtheengine.
Neverleavethismachineunattendedwiththeenginerunning.
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator's
manual.
Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionslabels,asnecessary.
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SafeHandlingof Gasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein
handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsare
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilled
onyourselfor yourclotheswhichcanignite.Washyourskinand
changeclothesimmediately.
Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleor ona truckor trailerbed
witha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundaway
fromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck
ortrailerand refuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then
refuelsuchequipmenton a trailerwitha portablecontainer,rather
thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltankor
containeropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuse
a nozzlelock-opendevice.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof
ignition.
Neverfuelmachineindoors.
Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhiletheengineishotor run-
ning.Allowenginetocoolatleasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelow
bottomoffillernecktoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.
Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeitoff theengineandequipment.Move
unittoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine.
Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,or
otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageandremoveany
fuelsoakeddebris.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisan
openflame,sparkor pilotlightasonawaterheater,spaceheater,
furnace,clothesdryerorothergasappliances.
OPERATION
Donotputhandsorfeetnear rotatingparts.Contactwiththe
rotatingpartscanamputatehandsand feet.
Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholor
drugs.
Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.Always
be sureofyourfootingandkeepa firmholdonthehandles.
Keepbystandersawayfromthemachinewhileitisinoperation.
Stopthemachineif anyoneentersthearea.
Becarefulwhentillinginhardground.Thetines maycatchinthe
groundandpropelthetillerforward.Ifthis occurs,letgoofthe
handlebarsanddo notrestrainthemachine.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossinggravel
surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.Donotcarry
passengers.
Neveroperatethemachineat hightransportspeedsonhardor
slipperysurfaces.
Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling.
Lookdownand behindandusecarewhenin reverseor pulling
machinetowardsyou.
Starttheengineaccordingtothe instructionsfoundinthis manual
and keepfeetwellawayfromthetinesatall times.
Afterstrikingaforeignobjector ifyourmachineshouldstartmak-
inganunusualnoiseor vibration,immediatelyshuttheengineoff.
Disconnectthesparkplugwire,grounditagainsttheengineand
performthefollowingsteps:
a. Inspectfordamage.
b. Repairor replaceanydamagedparts.
c. Checkforanyloosepartsandtightento assurecontinued
safeoperation.
Disengageall clutchlevers(iffitted)and stopenginebeforeyou
leavetheoperatingposition(behindthe handles).Waituntil
thetinescometoa completestopbeforeuncloggingthetines,
makinganyadjustments,or inspections.
Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessanddeadlygas.
Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Donot
touch.
Usecautionwhentillingnearfences,buildingsandunderground
utilities.Rotatingtinescancausepropertydamageor personal
injury.
Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtotillsoiltoo
deepattoofastofa rate.
Ifthemachineshouldstartmakinganunusualnoiseor vibration,
stoptheengine,disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundit
againsttheengine.Inspectthoroughlyfordamage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingandoperating.
Keepallshields,guards,andsafetydevicesinplaceandoperat-
ing properly.
Neverpick uporcarrymachinewhiletheengineisrunning.
Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanu-
factureras listedin thePartsListpagesofthisoperator'smanual.
Failuretodosocanresultin personalinjury.
Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthis manual,usecare
andgoodjudgement.ContactCustomerSupportat 1-800-4MY-
HOMEforassistanceandthenameof thenearestservicedealer
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
Keepthemachine,attachmentsandaccessoriesin safeworking
order.
Allowthemachinetocoolat leastfiveminutesbeforestoring.
Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation
regularly.
Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessatfrequentintervals
to keepthemachineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually
inspectmachineforanydamage.
Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stoptheengineand
makecertainthetinesandall movingpartshavestopped.
Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheengineto
preventunintendedstarting.
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Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor over-speedthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeed
ofengine.
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
Followthismanualforsafeloading,unloading,transporting,and
storageof thismachine.
Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualforimportantdetailsifthe
machineisto bestoredforan extendedperiod.
If thefueltankhastobe drained,do thisoutdoors.
Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,etc.to
protecttheenvironment.
AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)
andtheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproduct
hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7)years,or 130hoursof
operation.Attheendof theAverageUsefulLifehavethemachine
inspectedannuallybyanauthorizedservicedealertoensurethat
allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyandnot
wornexcessively.Failuretodo socanresultinaccidents,injuries
ordeath.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donotmodifyenginein anyway.
Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcanleadto a runawayengineand
causeittooperateatunsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting
ofenginegovernor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulationsforSORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)are
certifiedtooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,andmayinclude
thefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM),
OxidizingCatalyst(CO),SecondaryAirInjection(SAI)and ThreeWay
Catalyst(TWO)if soequipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
Thismachineis equippedwithan internalcombustionengineand
shouldnotbe usedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,
brushcoveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaust
systemisequippedwitha sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor
statelaws(ifany)
Ifa sparkarrestorisused,itshouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking
orderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveis required
bylaw(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other
statesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.
A sparkarrestorforthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestSears
PartsandRepairServiceCenter.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson themachine
beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.
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READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate
WARNING-- ROTATING TINES
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate
hands and feet.
WARNING-- ROTATING TINES
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate
hands and feet.
WARNING--GASOLINE ISFLAMMABLE
Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING-- HOT SURFACE
Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine
and muffler to cool before touching.
WARNING: YourResponsibility--Restricttheuseofthispowermachinetopersonswhoread,understandandfollowthe
warningsandinstructionsinthis manualandonthemachine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
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IMPORTANT:Thisunitisshippedwithoutgasolineoroil intheengine.
Becertaintoserviceenginewithgasolineandoilasinstructedinthe
Operationsectionofthis manualbeforeoperatingyourmachine.
NOTE:Referenceto rightand lefthandsideoftheTillerisobserved
fromtheoperatingposition.
OPENING CARTON
1. Removethe staples,breaktheglueonthetopflaps,orcut the
tapeattheendofthecartonand peelitalongthetopflapto open.
2. Removeall looseparts.
3. Cutthecornersandlaythecartondownfiat.
4. Removeloosepackingmaterial.
REMOVING UNIT FROM CARTON
1. Usethehandlebartoliftand pullthetillerbackwardstoa flat
area.Checkthecartonthoroughlyforlooseparts.
2. Extendthecontrolcableandlayiton thefloor.Becardul notto
bendor kinkthecontrolcable.
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON
HandlebarAssembly
Tiller
EngineOil
Operator'sManual
ShiftRod
DepthStake
Beforeassembly,disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundit
againsttheenginetopreventunintendedstarting.
ATTACHING THE DEPTH STAKE
1. Tipthetillerforwardsothatitrestson thefrontcounterweight.
2. Unthreadthe"T"knobfromthetopofthedepthstakeand remove
theflat washerand hexbolt. Removethecotterpinfromtheclevis
pin.SeeFigure1.
3. Raisethefineshieldhingeflapassemblyandinsertthedepth
stakeassemblyin theslot,underthefineshieldandupthrough
thefine shieldassembly.
4. Inserttheclevispinthroughthetineshieldanddepthstake
assemblies.Secureit withthecotterpin.
5. Insertthehexboltintothetopholeofthedepthstakeassembly.
Placetheflat washeronthehexboltandthreadtheT-knobonto
thehexbolt.Tightensecurely.SeeFigure1.
6. Tipthetillerbackdownsothat itrestsonthetines.
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Fiat Washer
Bolt
Pin
DepthStake
Figure1
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Bolts & Flange
Lock Nuts
Handle
Y
Figure2
Bracket
ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
1. Removethetoptwo boltsand flangelocknutsfromthehandle
mountingbrackets,butdonotremovethebottomboltandnut.
See Figure2.
2. Placethehandleassemblyin positionbetweenthe handle
mountingbrackets.
3. Lineup theholesinthehandlewiththeholesin thebracketand
securewiththehardwarepreviouslyremoved.
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ATTACHING THE CONTROL ROD
1. Makesurethehandleassemblyisinthehighestposition.Referto
theOperationSection.
2. Removethehairpinclipsfromthecontrolrod,puttherubber
washersin place.
3. Inserttheshorter,angledendofthecontrolrodthroughthe
indicatorbracketontheshiftcoverandsecureitwiththeprevi-
ouslyremovedhairpinclip.SeeFigure3.
4. Insertthelongerendofthecontrolrodthroughtheholeinthe
gearselectorhandleandsecurewitha cotterpin.
ATTACHING THE CLUTCH CABLE
1. Removethethreadedeyeboltandnutfromthecableend.
2. Routetheclutchcabletotherightsideofthehandlemounting
bracketsandunderneaththehandle.
3. Pushthecablethroughtheholeinthecenterofthehandleand
snapin theplasticfitting.SeeFigure4.
4. Removetheslot headscrew,nutandtwo fiatwashersfromthe
clutchbail.SeeFigure5.
5. Fastenthethreadedeyeboltontothebailbysecuringitfromthe
topwiththeslotheadscrew,flatwashersandlocknut.
6. Threadtheeyeboltandnutremovedearlierintotheinternally
threadedtubeattheendofthecable.Thethreadengagement
shouldbeabout3/4".Tightenthenutagainstthetubeattheend
ofthecable.SeeFigure5.
NOTE:Donotovertightentheclutchcable.Toomuchtensionmay
causeitto break.Becertaintochecktheclutchcableadjustment
beforeoperatingthetiller.
Rubber
idler PulleyRod )
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Internally
Threaded
Tube
Slot Head Screw,
Nut & Fiat Washer
Figure4
ff Head Screw _'_
Washers
Contro!
Nut
Threaded
Tube
Figure5
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ADJUSTMENTS f "_
Priortooperatingyourtiller,carefullyreadand followall instructions
below.Performalladjustmentstoverifyyourtillerisoperatingsafely
_andpropery.
Checktheadjustmentoftheclutchcableasfollows:
1. Positionthetillersothefrontcounterweightisagainsta solid
object,suchasa wall.
2. Withthegearselectionleverin NEUTRAL,starttheengine.Refer
toStartingtheEngineintheOperationsection.
3. Standingontherightsideofthetiller,examinethe belt(insidethe
beltcover).It shouldnotbe turning.
4. Ifthe beltturnswithouttheclutchcontrolengaged,adjustit by
unthreadingtheinternallythreadedtubeattheendofthecablea
fewturnsclockwise(whenstandingin theoperator'sposition)and
thenretightenthenutagainstthetube.SeeFigure6.
5. NowmovetheshiftlevertotheFORWARDposition.
6. Carefullyengagetheclutchbyliftingtheclutchcontrolagainstthe
handle.Thewheelsshouldspin.
7. Ifthewheelsdo notspinwiththetillerin forward,adjustby
unthreadingthetubeattheendofthecableafewturnscounter-
clockwise(whenstandingin theoperator'sposition)andthen
retightenthenutagainstthetube.SeeFigure6.
8. Recheckbothadjustments,andreadjustasnecessary.
NOTE:A secondarycableadjustmentisavailableifyoureachthe
pointthatadditionaladjustmentisneeded.Removethebeltcoverand
movethehexnutsattheotherendofthecabletowardstheendofthe
casing.Thenreadjustthehexnutsatthehandle.
Checktheadjustmentoftheidlerpulleyrodasfollows:
1. Disconnectandgroundthesparkplugwireagainsttheengine.
2. Withtheengineoffandtheclutchcontroldisengaged,shiftthe
gearselectionhandletoeachforwardmode.
3. Confirmthattheindicatorbracketdoesnottouchtheidlerpulley
rodwiththeclutchcontroldisengaged.
4. Toreadjustthe idlerpulleyrod,removethebeltcoverasde-
scribedunderBeltReplacementintheServiceandMaintenance
section.
5. Removethe hairpinclipandspringwasherfromtheidlerpulley
rod.SeeFigure7.
6. Movetheidlerpulleyrodtothelowerholeintheidlerbracket.
7. Replacethespringwasherandhairpinclip.
8. Checktheclearanceoftheidlerpulleyrodtothe indicatorbracket
byshiftingtoeachforwardmode.
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Control
Fiat Washers
Nut
Threaded
Tube
Figure6
Rod
RubberWasher,
,,_f_ Indicator Bracket
idlerPulleyRod J
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Gear Selection
Handle
Handle Adjustment
Lock
Clutch Control
Air Filter
Fuel Cap
Muffler
Depth Stake
OU Fill Cap
& Dipstick
Rear Tine Shield
Side Shield
Figure8
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Nowthat youhavesetup yourtillerforoperation,getacquaintedwith
itscontrolsandfeatures.Thesearedescribedonthenexttwopages
andillustratedon thispage.Thisknowledgewillallowyoutouseyour
newequipmenttoits fullestpotential.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
Thishandleisusedto starttheengine.
THROTTLE CONTROL
Thethrottlecontrolis locatedonthesideoftheengine.Itregulatesthe
spreadoftheengineandwillshutoff theenginewhenmovedintothe
STOPposition.
Theoperationofanytillercanresultinforeignobjectsbeingthrown
intotheeyes,whichcandamageyoureyesseverely.Alwayswear
safetyglassesduringoperationor whileperforminganyadjustments
or repairs.
CHOKE CONTROL
Thechokecontrolisfoundon thesideoftheengineandisactivated
bymovingthelevertotheCHOKEposition.Activatingthechoke
controlclosesthechokeplateon thecarburetorandaidsin startingthe
engine.
CHOKE RUN
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Meets ANSi Safety Standards
CraftsmanTillersconformtothesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
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AiR FILTER
Theair filterisa deviceontheengineair intakethatpreventsdustand
dirtenteringtheengine.SeeFigure8.
MUFFLER
Engineexhaustexitstheengineviathemuffler.SeeFigure8.
OIL FILL CAP & DIPSTICK
Engineoil levelcanbecheckedand oiladdedthroughtheoil fill. See
Figure8.
NOTE:ThisunitwasshippedWITHOUToilintheengine.Oilis
includedintheplasticbag packedwiththemanualinwiththeunit.
Addtheoil asdirectedin theGas& OilFillUpsection.Checktheoil
levelbeforeeachoperationtoensureadequateoil is intheengine.
Forfurtherinstructions,refertothestepsintheEngineMaintenance
sectionof thismanual.
GEAR SELECTION HANDLE
Thegearselectionhandleislocatedonthefrontof thehandle
assembly.It isusedtoselectNEUTRAL,REVERSE,oroneof the
FORWARDmodes.SeeFigure8.
CLUTCH CONTROL
Theclutchcontrolislocatedbeneaththehandle.Squeezingtheclutch
handleagainstthehandleengagesthewheelandthedrivemecha-
nisms.SeeFigure8.
DEPTH STAKE
Thislevercontrolsthetillingdepthofthetines.Pullthecotterpinout
fromtheclevispintoadjustthetillingdepthto fivedifferentsettings.
SeeFigure8.
HANDLE ADJUSTMENT LOCK
Thehandlemaybeadjustedto theheightdesiredbyunlockingthe
HandleAdjustmentLock,thenmovingthehandlebarstothedesired
positionandthenre-lockingtheHandleAdjustmentLock.
SeeFigure8.
REAR TINE SHIELD
Therearfineshieldprotectstheoperatorfromflyingdebriswhilealso
smoothingoutfreshlytilledsoil.SeeFigure8.
SIDE SHIELD
Thesideshieldis usedtomaintainclearevenrowsandmaybe
adjustedtooneoffivedifferentpositions.SeeFigure8.
TINES
Yourfiller'stinesarea seriesofhoesarrangedon a revolvingpower-
drivenshaft.
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GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Oil (one bottle shipped with unit)
FirstTimeUse
1. Removeoilfilldipstick.
2. Withthetilleron levelground,usea funneltoemptyentire
contentsofoil bottleprovidedintotheengine.
3. Replaceoilfilldipstickandtighten.
Subsequent Uses
OnlyusehighqualitydetergentoilratedwithAPIserviceclassifica-
tionSF,or SG.Selecttheoil'sSAEviscositygradeaccordingtothe
expectedoperatingtemperature.Followthechartbelow.
Imlm _llm lOw
_ _ )Ow
mm m_O
_30
40 l_
20w40.20w50 _ _ _ _
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15w40, 15w50 =row =m_ mm,_ ,,,ml _w= 1link,.
® 10w40
10w30 mlm_ _m
(°C)-300 -200 -100 0° 100 200 300400
(°F)-200 0° 20U 40U 60U 800 100U
Ambient Temperature
1. SingleViscosity
2. Multi Viscosity
Althoughmulti-viscosityoils(5W30,10W30,etc.)improvestarting
in coldweather,theywillresultinincreasedoil consumptionwhen
usedabove32°F.Checkyourengineoil levelmorefrequentlytoavoid
possibleenginedamagefromrunninglowon oil.
1. Checktheoillevelmakingcertainnotto rubthedipstickalong
theinsidewallsoftheoil filltube.Thiswouldresultina false
dipstickreading.Wipedipstickcleanwithcloth.Replacedipstick
intotheoil fillerneck,butdo notscrewit in.Removeandcheck
oil level.Refillto FULLmarkon dipstick,ifnecessary.Capacityis
approximately20oz.Overfillingwillcausetheenginetosmoke
profuselyandwillresultin poorengineperformance.
2. Replaceoilfilldipstickandtighten.
3. KeepoillevelatFULL.Runningtheenginewithtoolittleoilcanresult
in permanentenginedamage.
Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableandthevaporsareexplosive.Neverfuelmachineindoors
orwhiletheengineis hotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,
pipes,andothersourcesof ignition.
Gasoline
1. Removefuelcapfromthefueltank.
2. Makesurethecontainerfromwhichyouwillpourthegasolineis
cleanandfreefrom rustorforeignparticles.Neverusegasoline
thatmaybestalefromlongperiodsofstorageinitscontainer.
Gasolinethathasbeensittingforanyperiodlongerthanfour
weeksshouldbeconsideredstale.
Alcoholblendedfuels(calledgasoholor usingethanolor methanol)
canattractmoisturewhichleadsto separationandformationofacids
duringstorage.Acidicgascandamagethefuelsystemofanengine
whileinstorage.
Toavoidengineproblems,thefuelsystemshouldbeemptiedbefore
storagefor30 daysor longer.Drainthegastank,starttheengine
andletitrununtilthefuellinesandcarburetorareempty.Usefresh
fuelnextseason.SeeSTORAGEInstructionsforadditionalinforma-
tion.
Neveruseengineor carburetorcleanerproductsinthefueltankor
permanentdamagemayoccur.
3. Fillfueltankwithclean,fresh,unleadedregulargasolineonly.Do
notusegasolinecontainingMETHANOL.Replacefuelcap.
NOTE:Checkthefuellevelperiodicallytoavoidrunningoutof
gasolinewhileoperatingthetiller.
TO START ENGINE
1. Attachsparkplugwireandrubberbootto sparkplug.
2. Filltanktonomorethan 1/2inchbelowbottomoffillerneckto
providespaceforfuelexpansion.
3. PlacethegearselectionleverinNEUTRAL.
4. Movethechokeleveron theenginetoCHOKEI'=,1position.(A
warmenginemaynotrequirechoking.)SeeFigure9.
5. Movethrottlecontrolto START/RUN(Rabbit)_ position.See
Figure9.
6. Standingon thesideoftheunit,graspstarterhandleandpull
ropeoutuntilyoufeela drag.
Figure9
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7. Pulltheropewitha rapid,continuous,fullarmstroke.Keepafirm
griponthe starterhandle.Lettheroperewindslowly.
8. Repeat,if necessary,untilenginestarts.Whenenginestarts,
movechokecontrolgraduallytowardtheRUNI_'I position..
9. Ifenginefalters,movechokecontrolbacktowardtheCHOKE
I'_1 positionand repeatsteps5 though8.
10. ALWAYSkeepthethrottlecontrolintheSTART/RUN(Rabbit
positionwhenoperatingthetiller.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Tostopthewheelsandtines,releasetheClutchControl.
2. Movethrottlecontrollevertoslow(turtle)_ position.Whenever
possible,graduallyreduceenginespeedbeforestoppingengine.
3. MovethrottlecontrollevertoSTOP_ orOFFposition.
4. Disconnectsparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheengineto
preventaccidentalstartingwhiletheequipmentisunattended.
TO ENGAGE DRIVE & TINES
Donotpushdownon thehandlebarstotry tomakethetillertill more
deeply.Thispreventsthewheelsfromholdingthetillerbackandcan
allowthetinesto rapidlypropelthetiller,whichcouldresultinlossof
control,propertydamage,or personalinjury.
1. Forforwardmotionofthewheelsusethegearselectionhandleand
forpowertothetinespulltheClutchControlupagainstthe
handlebar.
2. Whentilling,letthewheelspullthemachinewhilethetinesdig.
Walkslowlybehindthetillerallowingittomoveat itsownpace
whilekeepinga securegripon thehandlebarwithyourelbows
flexed.
3. Releasethebailtostopthewheelsandtines.
To move in reverse: (Do not till in reverse)
a. ReleasetheClutchControl.Thenlift thehandlebaruntilthe
tinesareoff theground.
b. Pullbackonthegearselectionhandle,andwalkbackwards
withthe machine.
Note:Inreversemode,thetineswillreverserotation.
TURNING THE TILLER
1. Practiceturningthetillerinalevel,openarea.Beverycarefultokeep
yourfeetandlegsawayfromthetines.
2. Tobeginaturn, liftthehandlebarsuntilthetinesareoutofthe
groundandtheengineandtinesarebalancedoverthewheels.
3. Withthetillerbalanced,pushsidewayson thehandlebartosteer
inthedirectionoftheturn.Afterturning,slowlylowerthetinesinto
thesoiltoresumetilling.
SETTING THE DEPTH
Becertainsparkplugwireisdisconnectedandgroundedagainstthe
enginewhenperforminganyadjustments.
Tillingdepthiscontrolledbythedepthstakewhichcanbeadjustedto
fivedifferentsettings.Adjustthesideshieldsasyouadjustthedepth
stake.
Whenusingthetillerforthefirsttime,usethe secondadjustment
holefromthetop(1"oftillingdepth).
Whenbreakingupsodandfor shallowcultivation,usethesetting
whichgives1"oftillingdepth(secondholefromthetop). Place
thesideshieldsintheirlowestposition.
Forfurtherdepth,raisethedepthstakeandsideshieldsandalso
makeoneortwo morepassesoverthearea.
Whentillingloosesoil,thedepthstakemaybe raisedtoits
highestposition(usebottomadjustmenthole)togivethedeepest
tillingdepth.Raisethesideshieldstotheirhighestposition.
Totransporttiller,lowerthedepthstake(usetopadjustment
hole).
Toadjustthedepthstake,removetheclevispinandcotterpin.Move
thedepthstaketothedesiredsettingandsecurewiththeclevispin
andcotterpin.SeeFigure10.
Toadjustthesideshields,removethewingnuts.Movethesideshield
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Use this position
for the first }ort Position
Figure10
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tothedesiredpositionandreplacethewingnuts.Tightensecurely.
SeeFigure11.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE HEIGHT
Thehandleshouldbe adjustedsothatwhenthetilleris digging3-4"
intothesoil,thehandlefallstoaboutwaste-high.Toadjusthandle,
simplyunlocktheHandleAdjustmentLock,thenmovethehandlebars
tothedesiredpositionandthenre-locktheHandleAdjustmentLock.
CLEARING THE TINES
Beforeclearingthetinesbyhand,stoptheengine,allowall moving
partsto stopanddisconnectthe sparkplugwire.Failureto followthis
warningcouldresultin personalinjury.
to2" deep.Usingtheshallowtillingdepthhelpspreventinjuryto
theplantswhoserootsoftengrowclosetothesurface.Ifneeded,
lift up onthehandlebarsslightlytopreventthetinesfromdigging
toodeeply.(Cultivatingon a regularbasisnotonlyeliminates
weeds,italsoloosensandaeratesthesoilforbettermoisture
absorptionandfasterplantgrowth.)Wateringthegardenareaa
fewdayspriorto tillingwillmaketillingeasier,as willlettingthe
newlyworkedsoilsetfora dayor twobeforemakinga final,deep
tillingpass.
Choosing the Correct Wheel & Tine Speeds
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Thetineshavea self-clearingactionwhicheliminatesmostofthe
tanglingofdebris.However,occasionallydrygrass,stringystalks
ortoughvinesmaybecometangled.Followtheseproceduresto
helpavoidtanglingandtoclearthetines,ifnecessary.
Toreducetangling,setthedepthregulatordeepenoughtoget
maximum"chopping"actionasthetineschopthematerialagainst
theground.Also,try totill undercropresiduesorcovercrops
whiletheyaregreen,moistandtender.
Whiletilling,try swayingthehandlebarsfromsidetoside(about
6"to12").This"fishtailing"actionoftenclearsthetinesofdebris.
TILLING TIPS & TECHNIQUES
Beforetilling,contactyourtelephoneor utilitiescompanyandinquire
l ifundergroundequipmentor linesareusedonyourproperty.Donot
_tillnearburiedelectriccables,telephonelines,pipesor hoses.
Tilling Depth
Thisisa DDT(dual-directionfine)tiller.Asthewheelspull
forward,thetinesrotatebackward.Asthewheelspullrearward,
thetines rotateforward.Thiscreatesan"uppercut"fineaction
whichdigsdeeply,uprootingsoilandweeds.Don'toverloadthe
engine,butdigasdeeplyaspossibleoneachpassOn later
passes,thewheelsmaytendto spinin thesoftdirt. Helpthem
alongbyliftingup slightlyon thehandlebar(onehand,palmup,
worksmosteasily).
Avoidthetemptationtopushdownon thehandlebarsinan
attempttoforcethetillerto digdeeper.Doingsotakestheweight
offthepoweredwheels,causingthemtolosetraction.Without
thewheelstoholdthetillerback,thetineswillattempttopropel
towardstheoperatororawayfromtheoperator.
Whencultivating(breakingupthesurfacesoilaroundtheplants
todestroyweeds,SeeFigure12),adjustthetinestodigonly1"
Deep tilling position
Figure11
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Figure12
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Withexperience,youwillfindthetillingdepthandtillingspeed
combinationthatisbestforyourgarden.Settheenginethrottleleverat
a speedtogivetheengineadequatepowerandyetallowit tooperate
attheslowestpossiblespeeduntilyouhaveachievedthemaximum
tillingdepthyoudesire.Fasterenginespeedsmaybedesirable
whenmakingfinalpassesthroughtheseedbedorwhencultivating.
Selectiond thecorrectenginespeed,in relationtothetillingdepth,
willensurea sufficientpowerleveltodothejob withoutcausingthe
enginetolabor.
Suggested Tilling Patterns
Whenpreparingaseedbed,go overthesamepathtwiceinthe
firstrow,thenoverlapone-halfthetillerwidthontherestofthe
passes.SeeFigure13.
Whenfinishedinonedirection,makea secondpassata right
angle,SeeFigure14.Overlapeachpassforthebestresults(in
veryhardground,itmaytakethreeorfourpassestothoroughly
pulverizethesoil.)
if thegardensizewillnotpermitlengthwiseandthencrosswise
tilling,thenoverlapthefirstpassesbyone-halfa tillerwidth,fol-
lowedbysuccessivepassesatone-quarterwidth.SeeFigure15.
Tilling on a Slope
Donotoperatethetilleron a slopetoosteepforsafeoperation.Till
slowlyand besureyouhavegoodfooting.Neverpermitthetillerto
freewheeldownslopes.Failuretofollowthiswarningcouldresultin
personalinjury.
1. Tillonlyonmoderateslopes,neveronsteepgroundwherethefooting
isdifficult.
2. Tillingupanddownslopesisrecommendedoverterracing.Tilling
verticallyona slopeallowsmaximumplantingareaandalso
leavesroomforcultivating.
NOTE:Whentillingonslopes,besurethecorrectoil levelismain-
tainedintheengine(checkeveryone-halfhourofoperation).The
inclineoftheslopewillcausetheoiltoslantawayfromits normal
levelandthiscanstarveenginepartsofrequiredlubrication.Keepthe
motoroil levelatthefullpointatall times.
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Figure14
Tilling Up and Down a Slope
1. Tokeepsoilerosiontoa minimum,besuretoaddenoughorganic
mattertothe soilsothatit hasgoodmoistureholdingtextureand
tryto avoidleavingfootprintsor wheelmarks.
2. Whentillingvertically,try tomakethefirstpassuphillasthetiller
digsmoredeeplygoinguphillthanitdoesdownhill,in softsoilor
weeds,youmayhavetoliftthehandlebarsslightlywhilegoingup-
hill.Whengoingdownhill,overlapthefirstpassbyaboutone-half
thewidthofthetiller.
Terrace Gardening
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Figure15
1. Tocreateaterrace,startatthetopoftheslopeandworkdownGo
backandforthacrossthefirstrow.SeeFigure16.
2. Eachsucceedinglowerterraceisstartedbywalkingbelowthe
terraceyouarepreparing.Foraddedstabilityofthetiller,always
keeptheuphillwheelinthesoft,newlytilledsoil.Donottillthe
last12"ormoreofthedownhilloutsideedgeofeachterrace.This
untilledstriphelpspreventtheterracesfrombreakingapartand
washingdownhill.Italsoprovidesawalkingpathbetweenthe
rows,
Loading & Unloading the Tiller
Loadingandunloadingthetillerintoa vehicleispotentiallyhazard-
ousanddoingsoisnotrecommendedunlessabsolutelynecessary,
asthis couldresultin personalinjuryor propertydamage.
ifyoumustloador unloadthetiller,followtheguidelinesgivenbelow:
Beforeloadingor unloadingthetiller,stoptheengine,waitforall
partstostopmoving,disconnectthesparkplugwireand letthe
engineandmufflercool.
Thetilleristooheavyandbulkytobesafelyliftedbyoneperson.
Twoor morepeopleshouldsharetheload.
Usesturdyrampsandmanually-- withtheengineshutoff -- roll
thetillerintoandoutofthevehicle.Twoor morepeopleare
neededtodothis.
Therampsmustbestrongenoughto supportthecombined
weightofthetillerandanyhandlers.Therampsshouldprovide
goodtractiontopreventslipping;theyshouldalsohavesiderails
toguidethetilleralongtheramps;andtheyshouldhavea locking
devicetosecurethemtothevehicle.
Thehandlersshouldwearsturdyfootwearthatwillhelpto prevent
slipping.
Positiontheloadingvehiclesothattherampangleisasflat
aspossible(theless inclinetotheramp,thebetter).Turnthe
vehicle'sengineoff andapplytheparkingbrake.
Whengoingup theramps,standinthenormaloperatingposition
andpushthetilleraheadof you.Havea personateachsideto
turnthewheels.
Whengoingdowntheramps,walkbackwardwiththetiller
followingyou.Keepalertforanyobstaclesbehindyou. Positiona
personateachwheelto controlthespeedofthetiller.Nevergo
downtherampstiller-first,asthetillercouldtipforward.
Placewoodenblocksonthedownhillsideofthewheelsifyou
needto stopthetillerfrom rollingdowntheramp.Also,usethe
blockstotemporarilykeepthetillerin placeonthe ramps(if
necessary),andto chockthewheelsinplaceafterthetilleris in
thevehicle.
Afterloadingthetiller,preventitfromrollingchockingthewheels
withblocksand securelytiethetillerdown.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/service,disengageall
controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo
acompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe
enginetopreventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring
operationorwhileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.
Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes
serviceguidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumntokeeptrackof
completedmaintenancetasks.Tolocate the nearest SearsService
Centeror toscheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
EachUse
1st2 hours
1st5 hours
Every10hours
Every25hours
Every30hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
BeforeStorage
.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
1.
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
1.
1.
2.
1.
Engineoillevel
Looseormissinghardware
Engineandaroundmuffler
Aircleaner
Drivebelttension
Nutsand Bolts
Engineoil
Drivebelttension
Unit
Sparkplug
Tinesforwear
Tirepressure
Engineoill-
Aircleaner
SparkPlug
Fuelsystem
= =
1. Check
2. Tightenor_place
3. Clean
4. Check
1. Check
2. Check
1. Change
1. Check
2. Lubricate
1. Check
1. Check
2. Check
1. Change
1. Change
2. Change
1. Runengineuntilit stopsfromlackof
fueloradda gasolineadditivetothe
gasin thetank.
Changeoileverytwentyfivehourswhenoperatingengineunderheavyloadorin hightemperatures.
Alwaysstopengineanddisconnectsparkplugwirebeforeperforming
lanymaintenanceor adjustments.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring
[operationorwhileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
DONOTcheckforsparkwithsparkplugremoved.DONOTcrank
enginewithsparkplug removed.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Alwaysobserveallsafetyrulesfoundonproductlabelsandin
thisoperator'smanualwhenperforminganymaintenance.Safety
rulescanbefoundonthe productlabelsandin thisOperator's
Manualbeginningonpage3.
Thewarrantyon thistillerdoesnotcoveritemsthathavebeen
subjectedto operatorabuseor negligence.Toreceivefullvalue
fromwarranty,operatormustmaintaintheequipmentas
instructedhere.
Someadjustmentswillhavetobe madeperiodicallytomaintain
yourunitproperly.
Periodicallycheckall fastenersandmakesurethesearetight.
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themufflerwillbeveryhot. Becareful
nottotouchthemuffler.
Thesparkplugmustbesecurelytightened.Animproperlytightened
sparkplugcanbecomeveryhotandmaydamagetheengine.
Checking the Spark Plug
Toensureproperengineoperation,thesparkplugmustbeproperly
gappedandfreeofdeposits.Checkthesparkplugevery25hoursand
replaceitevery100hours.
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1. Removethesparkplugbootandusea sparkplugwrenchto
removetheplug.See Figure17.
2. Visuallyinspectthesparkplug.Discardthesparkplugifthereis
apparentwear,orifthe insulatoriscrackedor chipped.Cleanthe
sparkplugwitha wirebrushifitisto be reused.
3. Measurethepluggapwitha feelergauge.Correctas necessary
bybendingsideelectrode.SeeFigure18.Thegapshouldbeset
to0.030in.
4. Checkthatthe sparkplugwasherisingoodconditionandthread
thesparkplugin byhandtopreventcrossthreading.
5. Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwitha sparkplugwrenchto
compressthewasher.
NOTE:Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tighten1/2turnafterthe
sparkplugseatstocompressthewasher.Whenreinstallinga used
sparkplug,tighten1/8-1/4turnafterthesparkplugseatsto compress
thewasher.
Neverusegasolineorlowflashpointsolventsforcleaningtheair
ceanereement.A fre orexpos oncoud resut.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Theair cleanerpreventsdamagingdirt, dust,etc.,fromenteringthe
carburetorand beingforcedintotheengineandisimportanttoengine
lifeandperformance.Neverruntheenginewithoutanaircleaner
completelyassembled.Checktheaircleanerbeforeeachuse.
Paperfilterscannotbecleanedandmustbe replacedoncea year
orevery 100operatinghours;moreoftenifusedin extremelydusty
conditions.
1. Pressthetabontheairfiltercover,lift thecoverandremovethe
airfilter.SeeFigure19.
2. Discardold airfilter.
3. Installnewairfilter.
4. Closethecover.
NOTE:Ifthefilteristornordamagedin anyway,replaceit.
Donotsprayenginewithwatertocleanbecausewatercould
contaminatefuel. Usingagardenhoseorpressurewashingequip-
mentcanalsoforcewaterintothemuffleropening.Waterthat passes
throughthemufflercanenterthecylinder,causingdamage.
Accumulationofdebrisaroundmufflercouldcausea fire.Inspectand
cleanbeforeeveryuse.
Figure17
,Electrode
0.02-0.03 in.
===_1_====0.60-0.80 rnrn
Figure18
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Air Filter
Cover
Filter
Cleaning the Engine
If theenginehasbeenrunning,allowitto coolforatleasthalfan hour
beforecleaning.Periodicallyremovedirtbuild-upfromtheengine.
Cleanaroundthe muffler.Cleanwitha brushor compressedair.
Figure19
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Check Engine Oil
1. Checkoil beforeeachuse.Stopengineandwaitseveralminutes
beforecheckingoil level.Withengineon levelground,theoilmust
beto FULLmarkon dipstick.
2. Removeoil filldipstickandwipecleanwithcloth.
3. Replacedipstickintotheoilfillerneck,butdonotscrewitin.
Removeandcheckoil level.Levelshouldbeat FULLmark.
4. If needed,addoil slowly- recheck.Donotoverfill.
5. Wipedipstickclean,replacebutdonottighten.Removeand
checkoil level.Oillevelshouldbeat FULLlineondipstick.
6. Replaceandtightendipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.
DONOTusenon-detergentoilor 2-strokeengineoil.Itcouldshorten
theengine'sservicelife.
Change Engine Oil
SAE10W-30is recommendedforgeneral,all temperatureuse.
Whenaddingoiltotheengine,referto viscositychart inthe
operationsection.Usea 4-stroke,oranequivalenthighdeter-
gent,premiumqualitymotoroilcertifiedtomeetor exceedU.S.
automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsforserviceclassification
SG,SR MotoroilsclassifiedSG,SFwillshowthisdesignationon
thecontainer.
Changeengineoil afterthefirstfivetoeighthoursofoperation,
andeveryfifty hoursoreveryseasonthereafter.Changeoil every
twentyfivehourswhenoperatingengineunderheavyloadorin
hightemperatures.
Drain
Figure 20
4. Replaceandtightentheoildrainendcap.
5. Whenengineisdrainedofalloil,placeenginelevel.Refillwith
approximately20oz.offreshoil.Fillto FULLlineondipstick.
Donotoverfill.Referto CheckEngineOil inthis SERVICE&
MAINTENANCEsection.
6. Replacesparkplugwirebeforestarting.
Beforetippingengineor equipmenttodrainoil,drainfuelfromtank by
runningengineuntilfueltankisempty.
Usedmotoroil maycauseskincancerifrepeatedlyleftin contactwith
theskinforprolongedperiods.Althoughthis isunlikelyunlessyou
handleusedoil ona dailybasis,itisstilladvisabletothoroughlywash
yourhandswithsoapandwateras soonaspossibleafter handling
usedoil.
To Drain Oil
1. Drainthefuelfromthetankbyrunningtheengineuntilthefuel
tankisempty.Besurefuelfillcapissecure.
2. WithengineOFFbutstillwarm,disconnectsparkplugwireand
keepitawayfromsparkplug.
3. Removeoil drainendcaplocatedatthebaseoftheengine,and
drainoil intoanappropriatereceptacle.SeeFigure20.
Usedoilisa hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeofusedoil properly
IDonotdiscardwithhouseholdwaste.Checkwithyourlocalauthori-
_tiesor SearsServiceCenterforsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.
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MTD 21AA45M5099 Owner's manual

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