EarthQuake Pioneer 31285 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 12

• Hold firmly to handlebars to control sudden lurches.
• In SRT mode lifting up on the handlebars slows the unit
down.
• If drag stake adjustment does not solve control issues,
change to CRT mode.
TRANSPORTATION:
To easily transport the rototiller, the DRIVE mode is included to
allow for engine-assisted wheel transport without engaging the
tines. This allows the tiller to be moved to and from your garden
without damaging plants, grass, sidewalks, driveways, etc. To
engage the tiller in DRIVE mode, simply move the shift lever to
the DRIVE mode position and use the forward and reverse control
levers to maneuver the tiller.
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE:
Your rototiller has been designed and produced to provide you
years of reliable operation. Keeping your tiller in top running
condition will prolong its life and help you obtain optimum
performance. Please read this normal care schedule and note the
recommended maintenance operations to extend the life of your
unit.
Refer to the maintenance schedule (FIGURE 6) for normal tilling
operation. If you operate your tiller under unusual conditions,
such as sustained high-load or high-temperature operation, or
use in usually wet or dusty conditions, consult your servicing
dealer for recommendations to suit your individual needs.
To help you properly care for your tiller, the following pages
include routine inspection and maintenance procedures using
basic hand tools. Other service tasks that are more difficult or
require special tools are best handled by professionals and are
normally performed by a technician or qualified mechanic. View
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NOTE: Refer to the engine manual included with your tiller for
engine maintenance schedule.
SERVICING THE ROTOTILLER:
The following information will help you make the necessary
checks and perform the procedures required to follow the
normal care recommendations for your unit. If you prefer, your
local authorized dealer can make these checks and perform the
required procedures for you.
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Pioneer Dual Direction Rear Tine
BELT MAINTENANCE:
CHECK BELT TENSION
Belt tension may decrease over time. It may need to be adjusted
within the first half hour of operation and should be checked
after every ten hours of operation. Proper adjustment will assure
long belt life. Too much or too little belt tension will cause
premature belt failure.
An indication that the belt may need to be adjusted can be heard
as a continuous squealing sound when the engagement lever is
used, or the belt slips and the wheels and tines won't turn. If the
belt requires adjustment, refer to the Belt Tension Adjustment
instructions on page 10.
REPLACING FORWARD AND
REVERSE BELTS
REMOVING FORWARD/REVERSE BELTS
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool prior to
performing maintenance tasks.
2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.
3. Shift transmission into NEUTRAL position.
4. Remove wheels, upper pulley shrouds, and lower
pulley guards. SEE FIGURE 7
5. Detach forward and reverse cables from drive control
levers.
6. Pull reverse arm away from engine pulley. Loosen the
reverse idler pulley from the reverse arm enough to free up
the reverse belt for removal using two 13mm wrenches.
SEE FIGURE 8
7. Gently rotate the transmission pulley and force the
forward belt out of the forward groove and away
from pulley. SEE FIGURE 9
8. Push up on forward belt and pull off and away from
engine pulley. SEE FIGURE 10
9. Remove reverse belt from transmission pulley.
SEE FIGURE 11
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