CountyLine 17455 - ENGINE MAINTENANCE

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Operator’s Manual
17455 Front Tine Tiller
CAUTION
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY
EXCEED 150° F. AVOID THESE AREAS.
WARNING
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.
DO NOT OPERATE TILLER BEFORE READING THE EN
GINE MANUAL PROVIDED IN THE PARTS PACKET.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet for
information on engine maintenance. Your engine manual
provides detailed information and a maintenance schedule for
performing the following tasks:
1. Check oil level before each use and after every eight hours of
operation.
2. Change oil after rst ve to eight hours of operation. Change
oil while engine is warm. Rell with new oil of recommended
grade.
4. Check spark plug yearly 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 overll. 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 checking the engine’s
oil dipstick.
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 o 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.