Engine Lubrication; To Change Engine Oil; Air Cleaner; Cooling System - Craftsman 917.292380 Owner's Manual

Disconnect s parkplugwirebeforeper-
formingany maintenance (exceptcarbure-
tor adjustment) t o preventaccidental start-
ing of
engine.
Prevent firesi 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 debds.
Do not touch hot muffler or cylinderfins as
contact may cause bums.
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.
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 (0°C). Check your
engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low
on oil.
Changethe 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 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 =FILL
ENGINE WITH OIL" in the Operation
section of this manual.
Oil Drain t'/_
Plug_._
AIR CLEANER
Service air cleaner cartridge every 50
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 cartddge.
Be careful. Do not allow dirt or debds to
fall into carburetor.
• Clean by tapping gently on a flat sur-
face.
• If very dirty or damaged, replace car-
tddge.
• Clean and replace cover. Tighten screws
,h,ScecUrely -
AUTION: Petroleum solvents, such
as kerosene, are not to be used to clean
cartridge. They may cause deterioration of
the cartddge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not
use pressurized air to clean or dry car-
tridge.
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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-
bdstled brush.
• Remove blower housing and clean as
necessary.
• Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff.
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