Engine Lubrication; Air Cleaner; Cooling System; To Change Engine Oil - Craftsman 917.292480 Owner's Manual

_CAUTION: Disconnectspark plug wire
before performingany maintenance
(except carburetoradjustment)to prevent
accidentalstartingof engine.
Prevent fires! Keep the enginefree of
grass, leaves, spilledoil, or fuel. Remove
fuel from tank beforetippingunitfor
maintenance. Clean mufflerarea of all
grass,dirt, and debris.
Do not touch hot muffleror cylinderfins
as contactmay cause burns.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high qualitydetergentoil rated
with API serviceclassification SF-SJ.
Select the oil'sSAE viscositygrade
accordingto your expected temperature.
SAEVISCOSITY G RADES
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W-
30, 10W-30, etc.) improve starting in cold
weather, these multi-viscosity oils will
result in increased oil consumption when
used above 32°F (0°C). Check your
engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running
low on oil.
Change the oil after every 50 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the
tiller is not used for 50 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before
starting the engine and after each five (5)
hours of continuous use. Add SAE 30
motor oil or equivalent. Tighten oil filler
plug securely each time you check the oil
level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classification SF-SJ.
• Be sure tiller is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
1. Remove drain plug.
2. Tip tiller fonvard to drain oil.
3. After oil has drained completely,
replace oil drain plug and tighten
securely.
4. Remove oil filler plug. Be careful not
to allow dirt to enter the engine.
5. Refillengine with oil. See =FILL
ENGINE WITH OIL" in the Operation
Oil
Drain
Rug,
Oil Filler Plug
AIR CLEANER
Service air cleaner cartridgeevery
twenty-fivehours,more often if engine is
used in very dustyconditions.
I. Loosen air cleaner screw.
2. Remove air cleaner cover.
3. Carefullyremove air cleaner cartddge.
Be careful. Do not allowdirt or debris
to fall intocarburetor.
4. Clean by tappinggentlyon a flat
surface.
NOTE: If verydirtyor damaged,replace
cartridge.
5. Clean and replace cover. Tighten
screw securely.
ACAUTION: Petroleumsolvents, s uch as
kerosene, are not to be used to clean
cartridge. They may cause detedoration
of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge, Do
not use pressudzedair to clean or dry
cartridge.
Air Cleaner
Cover
.Screw.
COOLING SYSTEM
Your engine is air cooled. For proper
engine performance and long life keep
your engine clean.
• Clean air screen frequently using a
stiff-bdstled brush.
• Remove blower housing and clean as
necessary.
• Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff.
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