17Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2012 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC
How to Prepare for Storage
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WARNING
Never store the tiller indoors with fuel in the fuel tank.
Never store in an enclosed, poorly ventilated area where
fumescouldreachanopename,asparkorapilotlightas
on a furnace, water heater or clothes dryer. Allow engine to
cool before storing unit.
WARNING
Donotremovegasolinewhileinsideabuilding,nearare,
or while you smoke. Gasoline fumes can cause an explo-
sionorare.
NOTE: A yearly checkup or tune-up at an authorized service
center will make sure that the tiller will provide maximum
performance for the next season.
When the tiller is put in storage for thirty days or more, the
following steps should be followed to make sure the tiller is in
good condition the next season.
1. Let the engine run until it is out of gasoline.
2. Change the oil by following instructionsunder“Howto
Change the Oil.”
3. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder. Pour one
ounce (1 oz liq. US / 30 ml) of oil into the cylinder.
Slowly pull the recoil-start handle so that the oil will
protect the cylinder. Install a new spark plug in the
cylinder. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to
distribute oil. Pull recoil handle slowly until resistance is
felt. This will close the cylinder valves.
Maintenance (Continued)
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You may have further questions about assembling, operating, or maintaining this TILLER. If so, you can contact our
Technical Service Department at 1-800-737-2112 (English only).
You may also write to:
METL Corporate Office - CORRESPONDENCE ONLY
ATTN: Technical Service – METL
213 Industrial Drive
Jackson, TN 38301
Technical Service
When contacting the Technical Service Department, have ready:
•YourName
•YourAddress
•YourPhoneNumber
•ModelNumberofProduct
•DateofPurchase(includecopyofreceiptforwrittenrequests)
•DateCodeonProduct
If you need assistance or have any questions, CALL
TOLL FREE: 1-800-737-2112.
WARNING
DO NOT attach spark plug wire to spark plug when storing
unit.
4. Clean tiller. Remove all dirt, leaves, debris, grease, etc.
from the tiller - including cylinder cooling fans, recoil
startercoverholes,underfueltank,andundermufer.
5.Checkthetillerforwornordamagedparts.Have
damaged parts replaced if necessary.
6. Tighten any loose hardware.
7. Apply lubrication as directed in Maintenance section.
8. Put the unit in a building that has good ventilation.
9. Cover the tiller with a breathing material.