Sears 917.299642 - Manual (Page 15)

MAINTENANCE
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Your four cycle Engine will normally consume some oil,
therefore check Engine oil level regularly—approximately
eveiy five hours of operation and before each usage. Stop
Engine and wait several minutes before checking oil level,
With Engine level the oil must be even with oil fill (Fig.
24)
Change Engine oil after the first two hours of operation
and every twenty five hours thereafter or at the beginning
of every tilling season.
• Drain oil while Engine Is warm
• Remove Oil Drain Plug (Fig 24)
• Tip Tiller forward and catch oil in a suitable container,
• When Engine is drained of all oil, replace Oil Drain Plug.
• Refill with fresh SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 weight oil
TRANSMISSION
Your Transmission is sealed and will only require lubri­
cation if serviced.
FINISH
Keep your Tiller finish and Wheels free of gasoline, oil.
etc. Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax
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