Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.297032 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Oil Pivot Points
Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler If
Inspect Air Screen
Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge I_ 2
Clean Engine Cylinder Fins I1_
Replace Spark Plug I_
E"V'°E O.TES
v'
RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (1oz.) I1_
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tiller does not cover
items that have been subjected to op-
erator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, the operator must
maintain tiller as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your tiller.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
* At least 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 as-
sure proper air-fuel mixture and help
your engine run better and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check tine operation.
3. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRI-
CATION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
OThrottle Control
X
QEngine ®RH Gear Case
Grease Fitting
OIdler
Bracket OWheel Hub
pth Stake Pin
O Leveling
Shield
Hinges
O SAE 30 OR 10W-30 Motor Oil
Q Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" section
® EP #1 Grease
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