_,CAUTION: 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

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

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected temperature.

SAE VISCOSLTY GRADES

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3_

20

30

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

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 (O°C). Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after 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

starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent. Tighten 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 forward 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 "CHECK

ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in the Operation section of this manual.

Oil Level

Fifler Plug

AIR CLEANER

Service air cleaner cartridge every twenty-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 or debris to fall into carburetor.

•Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface.

•If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

•Clean and replace cover. Tighten screws securely.

£1,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 cartridge.

Air Cleaner

Cover

 

Screw_

 

Air

 

Cleaner

 

Cartrid_

 

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- bristled brush.

•Remove blower housing and clean as necessary.

•Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff.

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917.292394 specifications

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