Engine Maintenance; Storage - EarthQuake Badger Manuel De L'utilisateur

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Refer to the engine manual included in your parts bag for
information on engine maintenance. Your engine manual pro-
vides 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 first three to five hours of operation.
3. Change oil while engine is warm. Refill 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 all hardware tightened.
Check or Fill Engine Crankcase
1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill. 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 off 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.
CAUTION
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.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
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STORAGE

Prepare for Storage
Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage. Read
your engine manual for detailed instructions on preparing the
engine for storage.
1. Protect wheels and axles from rust:
• Coat the axles lightly with axle grease.
2. Drain fuel system completely following engine manufacturer's
instructions or add fuel stabilizer to prevent fuel from
gumming up during extended storage period. Run engine
for at least 5 minutes to distribute fuel stabilizer mixture
throughout entire fuel system.
3. While engine is still warm, drain the oil from the engine. Refill
with fresh oil that is recommended in engine manual.
4. Clean external surfaces, engine and cooling fan.
5. Remove spark plug; pour one ounce of SAE 30 oil into spark
plug hole.
6. Plug hole and pull starter cord slowly to distribute oil evenly
in cylinder head area.
7. Reinstall spark plug.
8. Transport unit to a suitable storage location. If you have
chosen to use a fuel stabilizer and have not drained the fuel
system, follow all safety instructions and storage precautions
in this manual to prevent the possibility of fire from the
ignition of gasoline fumes. Remember, gasoline fumes can
travel to distant sources of ignition and ignite, causing risk
of explosion and fire.
9. If there is any possibility of unauthorized use or tampering,
remove the spark plug and store it in a safe place before
storing the rototiller unit. Be sure to plug the spark plug hole
to prevent foreign material from entering.
WARNING
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE
TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED AND SECURED
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS SAFETY REQUIREMENT
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU
OR BYSTANDERS.
DO NOT STORE TILLER IN AN UNVENTILATED AREA
WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH FLAME, SPARKS,
PILOT LIGHTS OR AN IGNITED OBJECT. DRAIN FUEL
OUTDOORS AWAY FROM ANY IGNITION SOURCES.
USE ONLY APPROVED FUEL CONTAINERS.
Operator's Manual
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