Craftsman C459-62206-1 Operator's Manual page 11

Fuel Recommendations
Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded to minimize combus-
tion chamber deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane. Gasoline with
up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) can be
used. Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline. Avoid getting
dirt, dust, or water in the fuel tank. DO NOT use E85 gasoline.
• Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not
smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is
refueled or where gasoline is stored.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make sure the tank
cap is closed properly and securely.
• Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor
may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before
starting the engine.
• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.
Adding Fuel
WARNING
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
1. Be sure engine is outdoors and in a well-ventilated area.
2. Clean area around the fuel fill cap and remove the fuel fill cap.
3. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being
careful to avoid spilling.
4. Fill the tank until the fuel reaches the "fuel full" indicator mark. See
Figure 10.
5. Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely. Wipe up spilled fuel
before starting engine. If fuel is spilled DO NOT start engine. Move
machine away from area of spillage. Avoid creating any source of
ignition until fuel vapors are gone.
Fuel Level Indicator
Top View
Figure 10
ASSEMBLY
ADJUSTMENTS
Clutch Cable
Check the adjustment of the clutch cable as follows:
1. Position the tiller so the front counterweight is against a solid
object, such as a wall.
2. With the gear selection lever in NEUTRAL, start the engine. Refer
to Starting the Engine in the Operation section.
3. Standing on the right side of the tiller, examine the belt (inside the
belt cover). It should not be turning.
4. If the belt turns without the clutch control engaged, unthread
the upper nut and adjust it by unthreading lower nut a few turns
clockwise (when standing in the operator's position) and then
retighten the upper nut against the cable bracket. See Figure 11.
Upper Nut
Lower Nut
5. Now move the shift lever to the FORWARD position.
6. Carefully engage the clutch by squeezing clutch lever against the
handle. The wheels should spin.
7. If the wheels do not spin with the tiller in forward, loosen the
upper nut and adjust by tightening the cable a few turns counter-
clockwise (when standing in the operator's position) and then
retighten the upper nut against cable bracket. See Figure 9.
8. Recheck both adjustments, and readjust as necessary.
9. After tilling, if the tines stop moving, re-adjust the cables.
NOTE: A secondary cable adjustment is available if you reach the
point that additional adjustment is needed. See the Service and
Maintenance section for secondary adjustment instructions.
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Figure 11