Photo 2-12: Move Depth Regulator Lever to second
notch.
3. Use a 3/8" open end wrench to remove the
transmission oil level check plug (on the left-
hand side of the transmission) . Due to dried
paint on the plug threads, it may require some
force to remove the plug the first time. If the
transmission oil level is correct, oil should start to
flow out of the hole. If oil flows from the hole,
your check is finished; reinstall the plug and
tighten it securely with a 3/8" open end wrench.
Photo 2- 13: Removing the transmission Oil Level
Check Plug. When the level
is correct, gear oil will
flow from this check hole.
4. If no oil flowed from the transmission oil level
check hole, add SAE 140 or 90 we
igh
t gear oil
(never use multi-v
iscosity
oil) to bring the gear
oil up to the correct level. Use this procedure:
a. Unscrew filler plug from top left-hand side
of transmission. Clean around plug first.
b. Insert a clean funnel into the oil fill hole
and slowly add 140 weight gear oil until it
flows from the transmission oil check hole.
Photo 2-14:
Add
ing gear oil to transmission.
c. Reinstall the transmission oil check plug.
Tighten securely with the 3/8" wrench.
d. Reinstall the transmission oil fill plug .
Tighten it securely by hand.
STEP 6: CHECKING THE
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Your till
er'
s engine was fill ed with a quality
SAE 30 weight classified engine oil here at the
factory. However, check the engine oil level
again to be certain it is correct.
To check the engine oil level:
1. Make sure that the tiller is on level ground.
Lower the depth regulator lever to the second
notch (placing the tiller in a level position).
2. Wipe the area around the dipstick or oil fill
tube clean so no debris will fall into the engine.
3. On the Econo-Horse's 6HP Tecumseh engine,
unscrew the engine oil dipstick from the fill hole.
II is at the top left rear of the engine. See Photo
2-15A. Wipe it clean, screw it back in, take it out
and check the level. Add oil to "Full" mark.
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