EarthQuake VERSA 20015 SERIES Operator's manual original operating instructions - Warning
Operator's Manual
VERSA Compact Tiller and Cultivator
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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 tines and tine shafts from rust:
- Coat the tine shaft 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.
3. While engine is still warm, drain the oil from the engine. Refill
with fresh oil of the recommended grade.
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.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet for
information on engine maintenance. Your engine manual
provides information and a maintenance schedule for performing
the following tasks:
1. Check oil level before each use or after every 8 hours of
operation.
2. Change oil after first 5-8 hours of operation. Change oil while
engine is warm. Refill with new oil of recommended grade.
4. Check spark plug seasonally 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 these items tightened.
CHECK OR FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE
1. To change the oil, first remove the left side shield from the
tiller. Then lock drag stake into deepest position and gently
tip tiller to the left, resting it in a tilted position on its left outer
tine, wheel, and drag stake. Remove oil fill plug with the tiller
resting in the tilted position until all of the oil has been drained
into an appropriate receptacle.
SEE FIGURE 13.
Wipe up any
spilled oil residue and dispose of oil properly according to
local laws and/or ordinances.
2. Return tiller back to its upright level position and add oil
according to engine manual.
Do not overfill.
Use a clean,
high quality detergent oil. Use no special additives with
recommended oils.
Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Oil level
must be full. Check the oil level by removing oil fill plug. Oil
level should be up to the bottom of the fill plug opening on
most engines.
3. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to engine
manual for capacity and type of oil to use.
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.
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.
FIGURE 13
CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.