Engine Maintenance - Craftsman 486.252445 Owner's Manual

TILLER LUBRiCATiON CLEANING
Check transmission oil level after first 5 hours of
operation. Remove Oil Fill Plug (Figure 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.
OiL FiLL PLUG
OiL
TRANSMISSION
• Clean engine as instructed in the engine manual.
Clean 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 to clean
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.
MUFFLER
Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with
exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark attesters
could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and
replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a
spark attester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours
for cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged.
FIGURE 10
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Always stop engine and
disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning,
lubricating or before performing any repairs or
maintenance.
Check oil level before each use and every 8 hours.
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.