Tiller Instructions For Winter Operation; Cold Starting Hints - Craftsman 247.298780 Owner's Manual

2 Drain all the oit from tile crankcase (this
should be done after the engine has been
operated and Is still warm) and refill the
crankcase
with clean new oft, See figure 40.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove
the spark plug from the cylinder'. Pour about
six drops of engine oil Into the cylinder, and
then pull the recoil starter several times to
spread the otl on the cylinder wal!, Replace
the spark plug, but DO NOT connect the wire.
4, Clean the engine and the entire tiller
thoroughly.
5. Wipe tines with oiled rag to prevent-rust,,
TtLLER INSTRUCTIONS FOR W1NTER
OPERATION (under 40°F,)
Engine Lubrication. Drain the sur_mer engine oil
while engine is warm. =Refitl.._wit[h new "winter
grade" oil, Run 'engine until wa'rmto_istribute the
new winter oi!..
Use oil "fdr sei'v:ice? 80, SD, dr SE, Use 5W-20 or
5W-30. 'If not available;, use. tOW; o.r t'0W,-30.
Fuel, Replace any summer gasoline-on hand or in
the fuel tank with fresh winter-grade gasoline. Use
lead*free or leaded "regular"' grade automotive
gasoline. Winter fuels have additives for faster
starting, Keep fuel tank full,,
NOTE
Many automotive gasolines rio long-
er contain "deqcer." A can of gas*
line de, icer fluid added to your gaso-
line supply wi_{ h_tp maintain the
engine's winter reliabll!ty,
Cold Starting Hints
1. Be sure to use proper winter-grade oil and
gasoline.
2. Declutch all possible external loads.
3, Set governor control at low-speed position.,
4. Turn carburetor needle valve approximately
1J8 turn counterclockwise, (Richer fuel
mixture) This will improve cold weather
starting and operatiol_,
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