Engine Maintenance; Storage - Benchmark 38248 Manuel De L'utilisateur

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Refer to the engine manual included in your parts bag for infor-
mation on engine maintenance. Your engine manual provides
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 prop-
er 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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149cc FRONT TINE ROTOTILLER / 149 cm

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.
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.
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