Sears 917.299642 owner manual Storage, Soil Balls UP or Clumps, Will not Start or Hard to Start

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STORAGE

STORAGE

Keep your Tiller in a weatherproof, dry building_ To avoid Engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied be-

fore storage of 30 days or longer°

Drain Fuel Tank; run Engine until gasoline in Carbure- tor is used..

. While Engine is still warm, drain oil from Engine. Refill with fresh oilo

- Remove Spark Plug; pour one half ounce of clean en-

gine oil into cylinder. Pull Starter Handle slowly several times to distribute oil, Replace Spark Plug..

. Clean entire Tiller, especially Cylinder Fins, Blower Housing and Air Screen.. Tighten all bolts and nuts..

Gasoline stored for several months will lose its volatility (ability to burn effectively); therefore, always use up gaso-

line at the end of the season, Do not store, spill, or use

gasoline near an open flame or devices such as a stove, furnace, or water heater which utilize a pilot light or de- vices that can create a spark.

CAUTION: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSEN- TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STOR- AGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

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PROBLEM:

Probable Cause w Possible Remedy

WILL NOT START OR HARD TO START:

No gasoline in Fuel Tank w' Throttle Control not set properly ,="

Choked improperly, flooded Engine =r

Clogged Fuel Tank r Dirty Air Cleaner Cadridge w"

Spark Plug Dirty or impropergap r Water in gasoline or old fuel w

Improper Carburetor adjustment _"

Fill Tank with gasoline

Place Throttle Control in "FAST" position

Move Choke Control to "RUN" position or place Throttle Control in

"FAST" position and pull Starter several times to clear out gas Remove and clean

Remove and clean or replace

Clean, adjust gap or replace

Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor, use fresh fuel and replace Spark Plug

Make necessary adjustments

ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER:

Engine overloaded is.,

Set Depth Stake for shallowertilling

Clogged Fuel Tank ,r

Remove and clean

Partially plugged Air Cleaner

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Remove and clean or replace

Improper Carburetor adjustment

,_

Make necessary adjustments

Dirty Air Screen

w.

Clean Air Screen

Spark Plug dirty, improper gap, or wrong type

,r.

Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap

Poor compression

r

Major Engine Overhaul

Oil in gasoline

w'

Drain and refill Gas Tank and Carburetor

ENGINE OVERHEATS:

Dirty Air Screen

r

Clean Air Screen

Low oil level or dirty oil or' Add or change oil

Dirty Engine ,,r.

Clean Cylinder Fins, Air Screen, and Muffler area

Partially Plugged Muffler

=r,

Remove and clean Muffler

Improper Carburetor adjustment

m.,

Make necessary adjustments

SOIL BALLS UP OR CLUMPS:

Ground too wet _ Wait for more favorable soit conditions

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Contents Owners SwaursTraining Maintenance and StoragePreparation OperationMaintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsOIL 20 OZ. Capacity WorkmanshipTable of Contents Tiller Maintenance Tiller AccessoriesEngine Tiller PerformanceYour BAG of Parts will Consist of the Following AssemblyGearcase Gearcase Notch Handle Lock Install HandleGearcase Handle Lock FlatHairpin Clipindicator Attach this END To Shift Lever IndicatorAdjustments Connect Shift RODMeets ANS! Safety Requirements Safety DecalDepth Stake Leveling ShieldHOW to USE Your Tiller Operation Fill Fuel Tank To Start EngineTank or Permanent Damage MAY Occur TILLING/CULTIVATING TipsCultivating Adjust Wheels for CultivatingRetaini CLIP\Maintenance Transmission FinishOIL Drain Plug Level OIL Filler Service Recommendations Service RecordService Dates Service and Adjustments Position HandleTire Care Ground Drive Belt Adjustment Ground Drive Belt ReplacementBelt Capguard NUTTine Replacement Service and AdjustmentIdle RPM Adjustment Mixture AdjustmentChecking Adjustment Throttle Control Cable AdjustmentStorage Engine Misses or Lacks PowerSoil Balls UP or Clumps StoragePage P. Craftsman Tiller Repair PartsKEY Part Description Grommet, HandleMAINFRAME, Left Side P. Craftsman Tiller Model NumberNOo 104679XTire P. Craftsman Tiller Model Number MAINFRAME, Right SideP, Craftsman Tiller Model Number Repair PartsNO. no Tine Shield6555J Tine, R. H. Inner Tines4460J Tine, R H,Outer Clip, HairpinBall, Clutch Installation 94153223087 Engine Briggs & Stratton -- Model Number 112202, Type Number ENGINE, Rear KEY Part Description Retainer Link93543 Gasket SET 776391737 Description KEY PartPlug Oil 90576Lll£Vl@l 1II@?!i8 IIIi£VIGII Part Description £RRFTXMaN

917.299642 specifications

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