Craftsman 917.295651 manual Engine, Cooling System See Fig, AIR Filter See Fig

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CUSTO RESPON E$

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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 0r cylinder fins as contact may cause burns.

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ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SGo Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade

accordinq to your expected temperature,

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES......

_F *20_ 0" 30 _ 32_ 40_ 60_ 8Q_ 100_

°c .3'o,. ._oo -lo, `0° 1oo _o° 30° 4'0" TEUPEaATURE._EANTICtPATEOBEFO.NEXTOILCaANaE

FIG. 16

NOTE: Afthough multi-viscosityoils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc) improve starting in cold weather',these multi-viscosity oils wilt 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 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 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 (See Figs. 16 and 17)

Service ah'cleaner more often under'dusty conditions°

•Loosen air cleaner'cover screws. Remove cover'and air cleaner assembly from base.

oRemove air cleaner asssembly from inside cover'and disassemble.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

oWash it in liquid detergent and water° = Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

°Saturate it in engine oil,, Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

oGently tap the flat side of the paper cartridge to dis- lodge dirt_, Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized aim',as this wilt damage the cartridge° Replace a dirty, bent, or'damaged cartridge.

•Re-assemble retainer on we-cleanerand cartridge (screen side of pre-cleaner toward cartridge pleats),, Place assembly into cover,

oInsert tabs on cover into slots in base and tighten cover

.............screws securely.

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

cartridge, They may cause deteriora- tion of the cartridge, Do not oil car- tridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge,

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PRE-CLEANERCOVER TABBASE

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

°Be sure tiller'is on level surface°

oOil will drain more freely when warm_

=Use a funnel to prevent oil spifl on tiller, and catch oil in a suitable container°

o Remove drain plug.

o Tip tiller'forward to drain oil.

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

oRemove oil filler plug,. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine_

RETAINER

CARTRIDGE/

, COVER SCREWS

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

DUAL ELEMENT"CARTRIDGE AIR CLEANER

FIG. 18

COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 19)

Your engine is air cooled° For proper engine performance

DRAIN	and long life keep your engine clean.
	=	Clean airscreen frequently using astiff-bristled brush.
PLUG_	o	Remove blower housing and clean as necessary.
	°	Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaf[

OIL		OIL LEVEL
	PLUG	,BLOWER
		HOUSING
	FIG. 17

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filteL Clean the foam pre-cleaner after'every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season, Service paper cartridge every 100

hoursof operation or every season, whichever occurs first. 14

SCREEN

FIG. 19