General Recommendations - Craftsman 917.294481 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil 1_1,2
Oil Pivot Points
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Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler
Inspect Air Screen
Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge
Clean Engine Cylinder Fins
Replace Spark Plug
RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (loz,)
1
-
Change more often when operating under
a heavy
load or in
high ambient temperatures.
2
-
Sel_dcemore often when
operating in
dirty
or dusty
conditions.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tiller does not cover
items that have been subjected to op-
erator 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 as-
sure 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 "LUBRI-
CATION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
®Throttle Control
©Engine ®RH Gear Case
Grease Fitting
®Idler
Bracket ®Wheel Hub
Stake Pin
®Leveling
Shield
Hinges
O SAE 30 OR 10W-30 Motor Oil
(3) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" section
(3) EP #1 Grease
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