C
A
B
D
E
C
C B E
C
4
5
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MAINTENANCE: AIRLIFT BLOWERS
1. Check oil level (4-Stroke) with dip stick #1. Also see page 10 Fig.50B.
2. Check regularly the air filter element as per instructions on page 19 #2.
3. Adjust idle speed screw for engine to always have fast idle speed
(for easier starting).
4. Check all screws are tight on RH side of blower.
5. The internal three handle mounting springs can be
checked with Torx20 screwdriver inserted into 3 handle
recess holes #4.
6. Discard carefully any old fuel in tank if unit has not been
used for three months or more #5. Refuel with fresh fuel.
• For 4-Stroke engine use regular gasoline (no oil) and
change sump oil every 50 hours and regularly check
oil level.
• For 2-Stroke engine use regular gasoline with
50 to 1 oil. See page 10.
7. Replace any broken or worn parts
8. Cruise control tension screw adjustment
If you have other service issues see pages 18 to 20
and consult your authorised Atom Dealer.
MAINTENANCE: DRILLMASTER ENGINE DRILLS
1. Depending on use, check all Torx25 screws around gear
box (A), engine mount (B), Handles (C). Check various
screws around recoil starter (D). Also check Torx20 screw
(E) that locks throttle cable clamp.
2. Check after starting and warm up engine that idle speed
does not turn auger. If adjustment required see page 19.
3. Check that ignition OFF
SWITCH (E) turns motor off.
4. Ensure grub screw is tight
on auger flat to prevent
auger from loosening.
5. Add grease every 10 hours from grease bottle.
Part No.43327. Minimum three squeezes. Fig. 90.
4
1
5
FIG 88
4
4
FIG 89
! NOTE
LEFT HAND SIDE
(Standing behind tine cover)
NOTE: Tine
assembly sequence.
WARNING: When using air tools to remove nut, do not
overtighten when refitting.
Levelling uneven ground: The tiller if used carefully can level
uneven ground for a good garden bed. Use your arms to work
the tiller forwards and backwards.
After levelling pre-work all surfaces to prepare the new flat bed.
Use a rake to smooth out and tidy up.
The tiller can be transported by pushing it on its wheel.
Very hard ground, clay or rocky conditions: The Atom
rotary tiller is NOT DESIGNED for vary hard ground, hard or
rocky conditions. These kinds of soil will not make a good
garden bed.
FIGS 85
RIGHT HAND SIDE
(Standing behind tine cover)
Tines
are self
tightening. Excessive
tension is not required.
LOOSE TINES
Check that all tines are in correct position and are tight together,
no gaps or foreign material between them. Tighten nut clockwise
on LH side of unit and anti clockwise on RH side (Fig.85) as shown
on top of tine cover.
LUBRICATION OF GEARS
Every 5 hours top up with grease to gear box.
Remove filling screw and inject
grease through hole. Grease
squirts back out of filler hole
when full.
Available in
squeeze bottle.
Part No. 43227.
FIG 84
DO NOT USE
SYNTHETIC BASED
GREASE
FIG 90
GREASE
SCREW
3
2
Use mineral grease (usually with lithium based).
8
Cruise control
tension screw
adjustment