General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 486.252442 Owner's Manual

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this Tiller does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must
maintain unit as instructed in this manual,
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments tn the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each season.
• Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or
replace air filter, and check tines and belts for wear.
A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-
fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last
longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
. Check tine operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART").
Refer to the engine manual for instructions on engine maintenance.
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Check Engine Oil Level X
Change Engine Oil X X*
Service air cleaner precleaner X**
Service air cleaner cartridge X**
Replace spark plug X
Clean cooling system X**
Check valve clearance X
Check for loose fasteners X
Lubricate Tiller X
Lubricate Tiller Transmission X
Service Dates
*Change oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures.
*Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner parts, if very dirty.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) REFER TO SEPARATE ENGINE OPERATING
& MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
'q'ILLER LUBRICATION SECTION."
(_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE PIVOT POINTS.
VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT
THAT CAN CAUSE WEAR ON PIVOT POINTS. IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY
POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT&
(_) TILLER
(_ TINE SHAFT
FIG. 9
ENGINE (_
AXLE SHAFT (_)
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