Engine Lubrication; Air Cleaner; Cooling System; To Change Engine Oil - Craftsman 917.292301 Owner's Manual

Disconnect s parkplug wirebeforeper-
forminganymaintenance (exceptcarbure-
;or adjustment) to preventaccidentalstart-
ng of engine.
Preventfirest Keepthe enginefree of
grass, leaves,spilledoil, or fueL Remove
fuel fromtank beforetippingunit for main-
_,enance_ C leanmufflerareaof all grass,
dirt,and debris,
Do not touchhot muffleror cylinderfins as
contact maycauseburns.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
!Use only high quality detergent oil rated
_with APt service classification SF, SG or
iSHo Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
!according to your expected temperature.
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SAlE VISCOSITY GRADES
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j TE'MPERATURE RANGE At, R'ICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE J
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W-
30, 10W-30, etc,.) improve starting in cold
,_¢eather, these multi-viscosity oils will.,
result in increased oil consumption when
used above 32°F (o°C). Check your
_ngine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running tow
on oi!.
Change the 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 lhe oil
level..
_O CHANGE ENGINE OIL
' _etermine temperature range expected
, _fore oll change, All oil must meet API
., =_rvice classification SF, SG or SH.
Be sure tiller is on level surface.
Oil will drain more freely when warm.
Catch oi_ in a suitable container.
Remove drain plug.
Tip tiller fop,,vard 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.
o Refill engine with oil.. See "FILL
ENGINE WITH OIL." in the Operation
section of this manual,
Oil Drain (
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_'-,:_,,_Oil Level
"Oil Filter
Plug
AiR CLEA#tER
Service air cleaner cartridge every twenty_
five hours, more often if engine is used in
very dusty c_ndltlons.
o Loosen airlcleaner screws, one on each
side of cod#r.
° Remove air cleaner cover_
° Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge
Be careful Do not allow dirt or debris to
fall into carburetor.
o Clean by tapping gently on a fiat sur-
face.
• if very dirty or damaged, replace car-
tridge_
o Clean and replace cover, Tighten screws
eCUrely.
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-
tridge.
Cover
"_ Air
Cleaner
Cadridge
COOLING SYSTEi_
Your engine is air cooled, For proper
engine performance and long life keep
your engine clean.
, Clean air screen frequently using a stiff-
bristled brush.
o Remove blower housing and clean as
necessary.
o Keep cylinder fins flee of dirt and chaff,
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