Cooling System - Craftsman 917.2933 Owner's Manual

o Inserttabs on
cover !nto slots in base
,_cnd screws securely.
tighten cover
AUTION. 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 car -_
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COOLING SYSTEM
Your engine is air cooled. For proper
engine performanceand longlife keep
your engine clean.
,, Clean air screen frequently using a stiff-
bristled brush.
o Remove blower housing and clean as
necessary,
• Keep cylinder f ins freeofdirt and chaff.
Blower
Housing
Air Screen
MUFFLER
Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not
tamper with exhaust system_ Damaged
mufflers or spark arresters could create a
fire hazard. Inspect periodically and re-
place if necessary. If your engine is
equipped with a spark arrester screen
assembly, remove every 50 hours for
cleaning and inspection. Replace if dam-
aged.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of
each tilling season or after every 50 hours
of use, whichever comes first° Spark plug
type and gap setting is shown in "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 4 of this
manual.
TRANSMISSION
Your transmission is sealed and will only
require lubricationif se_iced. __
CLEANING
° Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. of all
foreign matter.
o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
= Protect painted surfaces with automotive
type wax. '
We do not recommend using a garden
hose to clean your unit unless the muffler,
air filter and carburetor are covered to
keep water out. Water in engine can result
in a shortened engine life.
,_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come into contact with plug.
TILLER
TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT
Select handle height best suited for your
tilling conditions. Handle height will be dif-
ferent when tiller digs into soil
° First loosen handle lock lever.
° Handle can be positioned at different
settings between =HIGH" and "LOW"
positions.
° Retighten handle lock lever securely
after adjusting.
Handle (High) Position
__ :: '_-:__ Handle Lock Lever
Hand__
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