Sears 917.299642 - Manual (Page 14)

MAINTENANCE
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DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE PER­
FORMING ANY MAINTENANCE (EX­
CEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT)
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL START­
ING OF ENGINE.
PREVENT FIRES! KEEP THE ENGINE
FREE OF GRASS, LEAVES, SPILLED
OIL, OR FUEL. REMOVE FUEL FROM
TANK BEFORE TIPPING UNIT FOR
MAINTENANCE.
CLEAN MUFFLER
AREA OF ALL GRASS, DIRT, AND DE­
BRIS.
DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLER OR
CYLINDER FINS AS CONTACT MAY
CAUSE BURNS.
COOLING SYSTEM
Your Engine is air cooled. For proper Engine performance
and long life KEEP YOUR ENGINE CLEAN,
• Clean Air Screen (Fig,. 21) frequently using a stiff bristled
brush,
• Remove Blower Housing and clean as necessary,.
• Keep Cylinder Fins free of dirt and chaff.
AIR CLEANER
Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge every twenty-five hours,
more often if Engine is used in very dusfy conditions:
• Loosen Air Cleaner Screws, one on each side of Cover
(Fig. 22).
• Remove Air Cleaner Cover
• Carefully remove Air Cleaner Cartridge. Be careful. Do
not allow dirt or debris to fall into Carburetor.
• (nstaii new Air Cleaner Cartridge. Clean and replace
Cover, Tighten Screws securely.
MUFFLER
Do not operate Tiller without Muffler (Fig. 21), Do not
tamper with exhaust system. Damaged Mufflers or Spark
Arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodicaliy
and replace if necessary. If your Engine is equipped with a
Spark Arrester Screen Assembly, remove every 50 hours
for cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged.
SPARK PLUG
• The Spark Plug should be changed every 50 hours of
operation or at the beginning of every tilling season.
• Set gap at .030”. Order Spark Plug listed in the Repair
Parts Section of this Manual.
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SPARKING CAN OCCUR IF SPARK
PLUG WIRE TERMINAL DOES NOT
FIT FIRMLY ON SPARK PLUG. RE­
FORM TERMINAL IF NECESSARY.
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