Maintenance - Craftsman CMXGVAMKC25C Operator's Manual

WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always stop
the engine and allow it to cool before cleaning or maintaining
the unit. Never perform cleaning or maintenance while the
unit is running. Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent
the unit from starting accidentally.
WARNING:
Wear protective clothing and observe all
safety instructions to prevent serious personal injury.
REPLACING THE TINES
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, always
wear heavy gloves when handling the tines.
All tines should be replaced at the same time, as they will wear
evenly through normal use.
Preparing the Unit for Tine Removal
1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the spark plug wire
firmly and pull the cap from the spark plug.
2. Set the unit on a flat, level surface. Tip the unit back so that the
handlebar touches the ground and the unit is in a horizontal
position.
NOTE: It may be necessary to wash dirt off the tines and tine shafts
before removing the tines.
Removing the Old Tines
1. Remove the click pin from the end of each tine shaft (Fig. 10).
Slide the tines off of the tine shafts. (Fig. 9).
Installing the New Tines
1. Clean and oil the tine shafts.
2. Slide two new tines onto one of the tine shafts. The hubs must
face toward each other (Fig. 9).
NOTE: Each tine has a convex side. Make sure that the convex
sides are facing as shown (Fig. 10).
3. Insert a click pin through the hole at the end of the tine shaft
(Fig. 10). Push the click pin ring toward the tines until it clicks
into place.
4. Repeat steps 2 - 3 for the opposite side.
5. Reconnect the spark plug wire.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency
stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any
seasonal tune-up.
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or
skills. If you are unsure about these procedures, take the unit to
an authorized service dealer. Call 1-888-331-4569 for more
information.
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control
devices and system may be performed by an authorized service
dealer. Call 1-888-331-4569 for more information.
NOTE: Please read the California/EPA statement that came with the
unit for a complete listing of terms and coverage for the
emissions control devices, such as the spark arrestor, muffler,
carburetor, etc.
FREQUENCY
Every 10 hours
Every 25 hours
Tines
Tine Shaft
Click Pin
Click Pin Ring
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MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
• Clean and re-oil the air filter. Refer to
Maintaining the Air Filter.
• Check the spark plug condition and gap.
Refer to Maintaining the Spark Plug.
Hubs
Fig. 9
Hole
Direction of Convex Sides
Fig. 10
Front View
Front View