Craftsman 917.242484 Owner's Manual page 7

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Engine Oil Level If If
Change Engine Oil _1,2
Oil Pivot Points V'
Inspect Spark Arrester/Muffler If
Inspect Air Screen I_
Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge I_ 2
Clean Engine Cylinder Fins I/
Replace Spark Plug I/
SERVICE DATES
1 - Change more often when operatingundera heavy load or in high ambienttemperatures.
2 - Service more oftenwhen operatingin dirtyor dusty conditions.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this attachment does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain
unit as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
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 filterassure proper air-fuel
mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check for loose fasteners.
TILLER
TRANSMISSION LUBRICATION
(See Fig. 6)
Check transmission oil level after first five (5) hours of
operation and every ten (10) hours thereafter.
• Check transmission oil with the tiller leveled on level
ground.
• Remove oil fill plug. Oil should be level with the bottom
of filler plug hole. If necessary add SAE 30 motor oilor
equivalent. SAE 5W-30 motor oilmay be used in areas
where temperature is consistently 32°F or lower.
• Tighten oilfill plug securely each time you check the oil
level.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change the oil in tiller
transmission. If for any reason, it must be changed,
capacity is 1-1/4 quarts.
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