Tiller Lubrication; Engine Maintenance - Craftsman 486.252444 Owner's Manual

TILLER LUBRICATION

Check transmission oil level after first 5 hours of
operation. Remove Oil Fill Plug (Fig. 10). Oil Level must
be even with the Plug Hole (with Tiller level.) If necessary,
add Oil. Use SAE30 Non-Detergent Motor Oil. Replace
Oil Fill Plug.
Check transmission oil level after each 10 hours of
operation.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change the Oil in the Tiller
Transmission. If for any reason it must be changed, Oil
capacity is 22 oz.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning,
lubricating or before performing any repairs
or maintenance.
Check oil level before each use and every 8 hours.
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• Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual.
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
•
conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely
dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and
flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should
be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the
separate engine manual.
• Spark plug replacement is recommended every 100
hours or yearly. Check the engine manual for correct
plug type and gap specifications.
Always stop engine and
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