Craftsman 917299230 rear-tine tiller

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,FUEL TANK
CAP
FIGURE 9
_NDLE
"HIGH" POSITION
FIGURE 10
,LOOSEN
"%_%'-
HANDLE __
LOCI( LEVE
SPARK PLUG
WIRE AND
COVER
\
SPARK
PLUG _._ Li
TIGHTEN _ _
AND OiL FILl UP
NOTE: ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITH OIL_ CHECK OIL
LEVEL BEFORE STARTING, BE VERY CAREFUL NOT
TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECK-
ING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL,
1_ Fill Engine with oil if necessary_
a, Remove Engine Oil Filler Plug (Fig 9)
b With Tiller level, fill Engine with oil to point of over-
flowinq Capacity is 1 - 1/4 pints.
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
ORlowOR5W30
_20o 0o
I I
_2°
II1 I1 .
I
60° 80 ° 100°
TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL
CHANGE. ALL OILS MUST MEET A,PJ° SERVICE CLAS-
SIFICATION SO, SE, OR SF.
c= l'ilt tiller back on its wheels and re-level
d Check oil level Refill to point of overflowing if neces-
sary, Replace Oil Filler Plug=
2 Fill Fuel Tank {Fig 9) Use fresh, ciean, unleaded auto-
motive gasoline. (Leaded "Regular" grade gasoline is an
acceptable substitute, but witl increase carbon and lead
oxide deposits and reduce valve life) Capacity is 2 quarts
FILL TO WITHIN 1/2 INCH OF TOP OF
FUEL TANK TO PREVENT SPILLS AND
TO ALLOW FOR FUEL EXPANSION, IF
GASOLINE IS ACCIDENTLY SPILLED.
MOVE MACHINE AWAY FROM AREA OF
SP_LL. AVOID CREATING ANY SOURCE
OF IGNITION UNTIL GASOLINE VAP-
ORS HAVE DISAPPEARED,
WARNING: DO NOT USE GASOHOL OR METHANOL.
These type fuels react with water content in the fueJ and
tend to form strong acids which can corrode metal parts and
harm rubber and plastics,
NOTE: USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN
APPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS. USE
CLEAN FiLL FUNNELS
SHIFT LEVER
INDICATOR
SHIFT X
ROD
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER FOR THE FIRST
TIME, STUDY THIS SECTION AND THE "RULES FOR
SAFE OPERATION", PAGE 1_
1. POSITION HANDLE
Loosen Handte Lock Lever (Fig= 10). Handle can be posi-
tioned at different settings between _'HIGH" and "LOW"
positions (Fi.q_ 10) Retighten Handle Lock Lever,
KEEP DRIVE CONTROL BAR (FIG. 12)
RELEASED WHEN STARTING ENGINE_
FIGURE 11_. -4-
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