Air Cleaner; Cooling System; Oil Change; Lubrication - Craftsman 917.296351 Owner's Manual

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Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent
accidental starting of engine.
Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping
unit for maintenance° Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris.
Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns:
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ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent o!1rated with API service
classification SGo Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected temperature°
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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oF -20 ° 0 _ 30_ 32 _ 40 _ 60 _ 80 _ t00 °
°C -30" -20" -10 = 0 ° t0 '_ 20" 30 ° 40"
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. t 1
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W-30,10W-30, etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
wil! result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F (0°C) Check your engine oil level more frequently to
avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tiller
is not used for 25 hours in one year°
Check the crankcase oil lever before starting the engine
and after each five (5) hours of continuous use, Add SAE
30 motor oil or equivalent, Tighten oil filler plug securely
each time you check the oil level°
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL. (See Figs. 11 and '12)
Determine tempe rature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service classification SG,
o Be sure tiller is on level surface°
° Oil will drain more freely when warm,
° Catch oil in a suitable container.
• Remove drain plug.
• Tip tiller forward to drain oil.
• After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighten securely,,
° Remove oil filler plug,, Be careful not to allow dirt to
enter the engine,,
• Refill engine with oil, See "CHECK ENGINE OIL
LEVEL" in the Operation section of this manual.
OIL FILLER
PLUG
OIL LEVEL
OIL
DRAIN
PLUG
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AIR CLEANER (See Fig. 13)
Service aircleaner cartridge every twenty-five hours, more
often if engine is used in very dusty conditions
o Loosen air cleaner screws, one on each side of cover°
• Remove air cleaner cover,
o Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge° Be careful, Do
not allow dirt or debris to fall into carburetor°
o Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface,
o If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge,
° Clean and replace cover° Tighten screws securely°
CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such
as kerosene, are not to be used to clean
cartridge. They may cause deteriora-
tion of the cartridge. Do not oil car-
tridge. Do not use pressurized air to
clean or dry cartridge.
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__ AIR
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CARTRIDGE
FIG. 13
COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14)
Your engine is aircooled For properengine performance
and long life keep your engine clean.
• Cfean air screen frequently using a stiff-bristled brush.
• Remove blower housing and clean as necessary.
• Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff.
CYLINDER FINS
MUFFLER _'_
BLOWER
J HOUSING
AIR SCREEN
FIG. 14
FIG. 12
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