Craftsman 917.242484 Owner's Manual page 9

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
COOLING SYSTEM
(See Fig. 9)
Yourengineisaircooled Forproperengineperformanceand
long life keep your engine clean
• Clean air screen frequently using a stiff bristled brush
• Remove blower housing and clean as necessary
• Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff
MUFFLER
Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with
exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could
create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if
necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester
screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and
inspection. Replace if damaged.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plugs atthe beginning of each tilling season
or after every 50 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark
plug type and gap setting is shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFI-
CATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
CLEANING
• Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc of all foreign matter
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etc.
• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax
We do not recommend using a garden hose toclean your unit
unless the muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to
keep water out Water in engine can result in a shortened
engine life
OPPOSITE
SIDE
AIR
CLEANER
CARBURETOR "
SCREEN
SPARK PLUG
WIRE AND COVER
.THROTTLE
CONTROL
BLOWER
HOUSING
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