Cooling System - Craftsman 917.298020 Owner's Manual

COOLING SYSTEM
Your engine is air cooled. For proper en-
gine performance and long life keep your
engine clean.
• Clean air screen frequently using a stiff-
bristled brush.
• Remove blower housing and clean as
necessary.
• Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff.
Muffler
Cylir der Fins
Blower
/ Housing
_(_ Air Screen
MUFFLER
Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do
not tamper with exhaust system. Dam-
aged 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 as-
sembly, remove every 50 hours for clean-
ing and inspection. Replace if damaged.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of
each tilling season or after every 50 hours
of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug
type and gap setting are shown in "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 4 of this
manual.
TRANSMISSION
Your transmission is sealed and will not re-
quire lubrication unless serviced.
CLEANING
Do not clean your tiller when the engine and
transmission are hot. We do not recommend
using pressurized water (garden hose, etc.)
to clean your unit unless the gasket area
around the transmission and the engine muf-
fler, air filter and carburetor are covered to
keep water out. Water in engine will shorten
the useful life of your tiller.
• Clean engine, 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.
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