Craftsman 917.29331 owner manual AIR Filter, To Change Engine OIL, To Service PRE-CLEANER

Disconnectsparkplug wire before per-

forming any maintenance (except carbure- tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start- ing of engine.

Prevent fires! 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 debris.

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

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

•Remove oil fill plug.

•Refill engine with oil through oil fill tube. See =CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in

the Operation section of this manual.

•Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

-L_=		0"
°C .30"	.20'	20'	:210"

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE: Although multi-visc0sityoils (5W- 30, 10W-30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosityoils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 40°F (4°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 start-

ing 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 meetAPI service classification SF, SG or SH.

•Be sure tiller is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Use a funnel to prevent oil spillon tiller, and catch oil in a suitable container.

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

removal of plug use 7/16 12 Pt. socket with extension.

,, -Tiptiller forward_to drain oil.

Oil

drainPlug

Oil Fill Plug

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty airfilter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 50 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every

100hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dus_ conditions.

•Remove knob and cover. Lift air cleane;

assembly off stud.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

•Remove foam pre-cleanerfrom air filter

•Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth,

•If very=dirty or damaged, replace pre- cleaner.

•Reinstall pre-cleaner onto air filter.

•Reinstall cover and secure with knob.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor. Clean base carefully to prevent debds from entering carburetor.

•Remove foam pre-cleaner from air filte=

•Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

•Reinstall pre-cleaner onto air filter.

•Reinstall cover and secure with knob.

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean

the cartridge. They may cause deteriora tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dr cartddge.:

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