Craftsman 917.292402 Engine Lubrication, To Change Engine OIL, AIR Cleaner, Cooling System

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Disconnect spark plug wire before per- forming any maintenance (except carbure- tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start-

ing of engine.

Prevent fire!! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for main- tenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debds.

Do not touch hot muffler or cylinderfins as contact may cause bums.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classificationSF, SG or

SH. Select the oil'sSAE viscositygrade according to your expected temperature.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W- 30, 10W-30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F (0°C). Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil afte_ every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 50 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent. _ghten oil filler plug securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH.

•Be sure tiller is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

•Remove drain plug.

•Tip tiller foPNard to drain oil.

•After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.

•Remove oil filler plug. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine.

•Refill engine with oil. See "FILL ENGINE WITH OIL" in the Operation section of this manual.

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Oil Level

"Oil Filter

Plug

AIR CLEANER

Service air cleaner cartddge every50 hours, more often if engine is used in very dusty conditions.

•Loosen air cleaner screws, one on each side of cover.

•Remove air cleaner cover.

•Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge. Be careful. Do not allow dirt or debris to

fall into carburetor.

•Clean by tapping gently on a flat sur- face.

•If very dirty or damaged, replace car- tddge.

•Clean and replace cover. Tighten screws securely.

_CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to clean : cartridge. They may cause deterioration of

the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry car-

tddge.

Cover

Air Cleaner Screw

Air

Cleaner

Cartridge

COOLING SYSTEM

Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean.

•Clean air screen frequently using a stiff- bdstled brush.

•Remove blower housing and clean as necessary,

•Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff.

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Contents Crrftsmin Limitedtwo Year Warranty on Craftsman Tiller PreparationTraining SEARS, Roebuckand CO., D/817WA, Hoffman ESTATES, ILOperation Maintenance Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesTools Required for Assembly Operators PositionUNC Unpack Carton Assemble HandleMeets Ansi Safety Requirements Know Your TillerTine Operation Forward ReverseTilling Transporting Your TillerTo Start Engine Fill Engine with OILADD Gasoline Cultivating Breaking in Your TillerTilling Hints Lubrication Chart ScheduleGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEAIR Cleaner Engine LubricationTo Change Engine OIL Cooling SystemCleaning To Replace V-BELTS Engine Tiller Engine OILFuel System CylindersProblem CauseCorrection Problem EngineoverheatsRepair Parts Handle AssemblyDescription Repair Parts Belt Guard and Pulley AssemblyKEY Part NO. no KEY Part DescriptionWheel and Depth Stake Assembly Tine Assembly Transmission KEY Part NO. NO, DescriptionDecals 220 Repairparts Toinstallseerepair Gasket SET015 203 Page Page Page £ARS

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