Engine Cleaning; Air Cleaner Service; Engine Oil Service - Champion Power Equipment 100380 Manuel De L'opérateur

100380 - REAR TINE TILLER
10. Check the belt tension. The belts should be loose with the
drive levers disengaged.
11. Replace the upper and lower belt guards.
12. Re-attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
13. Follow Operating Instructions – start the engine and operate
the forward drive lever to check for proper cable adjustment
and belt tension. See the Belt Tension Adjustment section if
cable adjustment is required.
14. Start the engine and operate the reverse drive lever to check
for proper cable adjustment and belt tension. See the Belt
Tension Adjustment section if cable adjustment is required.
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The tines or wheels should not rotate with the engine running,
the depth regulator set at transport height (lowest height) and
the drive lever not engaged.

Engine Cleaning

Keeping the engine clean will help to ensure smooth operation and
prevent damage from overheating. Refer to the Engine Owner's
Manual for engine cleaning service intervals and instructions. Be
sure that the muffler is cool before servicing the engine.

Air Cleaner Service

The air cleaner filters dirt and dust out of the air before it enters
the carburetor. Operating the engine with a dirty, clogged air
filter can cause poor performance and damage to the engine.
Never operate the engine without the air cleaner installed. Inspect
and service the air cleaner more often if operating in very dusty
or dirty conditions. Refer to the engine Owner's Manual for air
cleaner service intervals and instructions.

Engine Oil Service

Check the engine oil level before each use and after every five
hours of continuous operation. Running the engine when it is low
on oil will quickly ruin the engine.
It is recommended that you change the engine oil after every 10
hours of operation and even sooner when operating in extremely
dirty or dusty conditions.
A. To Check the Engine Oil Level:
1. Park the tiller on a level area and shut off the engine.
2. Level the engine (use the Depth Regulator Lever to adjust the
engine angle).
3. Clean around the oil dipstick to prevent dirt from falling into
the crankcase.
WARNING
4. On engines with a dipstick, remove it and wipe it clean.
Reinsert the dipstick, tighten it securely, and remove it. Add
oil as needed to bring the level up to the FULL mark. Wipe
dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. Do not overfill.
Tighten dipstick securely.
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B. To Change the Engine Oil:
DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly filled with the recommended type and amount
of oil. Damage to the tiller as a result of failure to follow these
instructions will void your warranty.
The recommended oil type is 10W-30 automotive oil.
1. Place tiller on a flat, level surface.
2. Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position.
3. Remove the left-side wheel and carefully prop up until ready
to drain the engine oil.
4. Tilt the left-side wheel shaft into a drain pan.
5. Clean around the oil drain plug to prevent dirt from falling into
the crankcase. Remove oil drain plug.
6. Allow the engine oil to drain.
7. Replace oil drain bolt.
8. Reinstall the wheel.
9. Refill the with engine oil through the dipstick with funnel and
replenish the fuel tank with gasoline.
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MAINTENANCE
OIL DIP STICK
CAUTION
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