Tiller Lubrication; Engine Maintenance - Craftsman 486.252442 Owner's Manual

TILLER LUBRICATION
Check transmission oil tevei after first 5 hours of
operation. Remove Oil Fill Plug (Fig. 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 necessay to change the Oil in
this lilter Transmission, If for any reason it
must be changed, Oil capacity is 22 oz+
OIL FILLPLU(_
TRANSMISSION
CLEANING
•
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 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.
FIG. 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.
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