Briggs & Stratton R5055H 5.5 HP User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS 
CRT Models
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SERvICING ThE ROTOTIllER
The following information will help you make the necessary checks 
and  perform  the  procedures  required  to  follow  the  normal  care 
recommendations made for your rototiller unit.
If you prefer, your local authorized dealer can make these checks and 
perform the required procedures for you.
To prevent accidental starting:
Engine  must  be  turned  off  and  cool,  and  spark 
plug  wire  must  be  removed  and  secured  from 
spark  plug  before  checking  and  adjusting  engine 
or equipment.
mAINTENANCE ANd STORAGE
mAINTENANCE SChEdUlE
Your rototiller has been designed and produced by the industry’s leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment to provide you 
with 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 care operating intervals to extend the life of your unit.
 
maintenance Operation
Page
Before  
Each Use
50 hours or  
Every Season
change forward/reverse belt
18
x
Engine maintenance
19
x
x
check or fill engine crankcase
19,EM
x
2
check tiller transmission grease
20
x
check tire pressure
20
x
Lubrication
20
x
clean tine axle shaft
20
x
Lubricate wheel axle shaft
21
x
check throttle control adjustment
EM
1
Em = See engine manual
Adjust throttle control after first 3 hours of operation or if engine is hard to start or run-on occurs.
 change oil after first 5-8 hours of use, then after every 50 hours or every season. change oil every 25  
 
 
 
hours when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
WARNING
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