General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.297016 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Oil Pivot Points
Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler V'
Inspect Air Screen V'
Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge 1_2
Clean Engine Cylinder Fins V'
Replace Spark Plug V'
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SERVICE DATES
1 - Change more often when operating under a heaw load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tiller does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, the operator must maintain
tiller as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your tiller.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Once a year you should replace the spark
plug, clean or replace air filter, and check
tines and belts for wear. A new spark plug
and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel
mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check tine operation.
3. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
@Tine Control
@Engine
@Idler Arm
O SAE 30 OR 10W-30 MOTOR OIL
@ Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" section
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