General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.293484 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
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Check Engine Oil Level If If
Change Engine 0il _1
Oil Pivot Points I_
Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler I_
Inspect Air Screen I1_
Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge _2
Clean Engine Cylinder Fins t_
Replace Spark Plug V'
RH Gear Case Grease Fiffing (toz.) I_
1 - Change more olten when opera,rig under a heavy load o_" in high arnbie_ temperatures.
2 - Sentice more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditk_,s.
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
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
Adjustments 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.
BEFOREEACHUSE
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 Cas;e!_-/V
.in es
* Idler Bracket Wheel Hub
SAE 30 or 5W-30 Motor Oil
** Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
*** EP #1 Grease
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