Craftsman 917-299751 ILmTMES, Engine, AIR CLEANER See Fig, COOLING SYSTEM See Fig, Lubrication

ILmTMES

Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine.

Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt and debris.

Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Change the oli after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuoususe. Add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent. Tighten oil filler plug securely each timeyou checktheoillevel, SAE 5W-80 motoroil may be used to make starting easier in areas where temperature is consistently 32 ° F ((3°0) or lower.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 18 and 19)

Determinetemperature range expected before oilchange° All oil must meet API service classificationSG_

mBe sure tiller is on level surface,

QOil wilt drain more freely when warm°

QCatch oil in a suitable container°

tRemove drain plugo

Tip tiller forward to drain ell,

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

Remove oll filler plugo Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engineo

Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL in the Operation section of this manual,

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

°F	-20"	0°	32"	600	80°	100°
°C	-29 °	-18o	0°	16°	27°	38°
			FIG.	18

AIR CLEANER (See Fig. 20)

Replace air cleaner cartridgeeverytwenty-five 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_ordebris to fall into carburetor.

-Install new air cleaner cartridge. Clean and replace cover. Tighten screws securely.

NOTE: Do not attempt to clean or oi!the paper cartridge.

AIR

CLEANERCOVER

SCREW

AIR CLEANER

IDGE

FIG. 20

COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 21)

Your engine is air cooted. For properengine performance and long life keep your engine clean.

•Clean air screen frequently using astiff.bristled brush° ° Remove blower housing and clean as necessary,

•Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff,

CYUNDER FINS

/HOUSING

OIL		/	AIR
DRAIN	MUFFLER _		SCREEN
		/BLOWER

OIL FILLER	FIG. 21
PLUG

FIG. 19 15