Craftsman 917.29239 owner manual Tilttillerbackon itswheelsandthen re- level, Add Gasoline

•Tilttillerbackon itswheelsandthen re- level.

•With engine level, refill to point of over-

flowing if necessary. Replace oil filler plug.

•For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See =OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Maintenance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section of this manual.

Oil Level

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead

oxide deposits and reduce valve life.) IMPORTANT: When operating in Temperatures below 32°F (0°C), use fresh, clean, winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting.

WARNING: 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 storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emp- tiedbefore storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage section of this manual for addition- al information. Never use engine or carbu- retor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

_,CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline is acciden- tally spilled, move machine away from area of spill. Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disap- peared. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

,_CAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF" position when starting engine.

When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

•Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected.

•Place throttle control in "FAST" position.

•Move choke control to full "CHOKE" position. Grasp recoil starter,handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle with other hand. Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).

•Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not let starter handle snap back against starter. Repeat if necessary.

•If engine fires but does not start, move choke control to half choke position. Pull recoil starter handle until engine starts.

•When engine starts, slowly move choke control to "RUN" position as engine warms up.

NOTE: A warm engine requires less chok- ing to start.

•Move throttle control to desired running position.

•Allow engine to warm up for a few min- utes before engaging tines.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32°F), the car- buretor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance.

See "TO ADJUST	CARBURETOR"		in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
NOTE: If engine does not start, see trou-
bleshooting points.
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r___		Spark Plug
	_	Choke Control
_,_"_::_"X__---_	_"___,,	Throttle Control
__	_.-Recoil		,;tarter

BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER

Break-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine con- trol before you actually begin tilling.

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