Maintenance And Storage; Maintenance - MADER HHGT-001B Manual Del Usuario

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

MAINTENANCE

Keeping the tiller in top running condition will prolong the tiller's life, and help it obtain optimum
performance whenever you wish to till your garden.
To help you properly care for the tiller, the following pages include a maintenance schedule, routine
inspection procedures, and simple 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 qualified mechanic.
• Good maintenance is your responsibility, poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
- Follow good shop practices.
- Keep service area clean and dry.
- Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.
- Use adequate light for the job at hand.
• Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs. This will eliminate
several potential hazards:
Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
• Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine.
• Never operate the engine in a closed building.
Burns from hot parts.
• Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
Injury from moving parts.
• Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so.
• Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the tools and skills required.
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when working around gasoline. Use only
a nonflammable solvent, not gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away
from all fuelrelated parts.
• Always use personal protection devices such as eye, hand and hearing protectors when
performing any service or maintenance.
• Frequently check tiller tines. They should be free of nicks and cracks and securely fastened in
place.
• Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts, screws, and check that all pins are properly installed to make
certain unit is safe to operate.
• When completing maintenance or service, make sure all safety guards and devices are installed
before using the tiller.
• Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, use only new,
original replacement parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement to restore your
equipment to original specifications.
• The manufacturer and/or distributor will not be responsible for injuries or damages caused by
use of unapproved parts and/or accessories.
• A first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on this
equipment.
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