Sears 917.29149 Tiller User Manual


 
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MUFFLER
Do not operate tiller without muffl er. Do
not tamper with exhaust system. Dam-
aged muffl ers or spark arresters could
cre ate a fi re hazard. Inspect pe ri odi cally
and re place if nec es sary. If your engine is
equipped with a spark arrester screen as-
sem bly, re move every 50 hours for clean-
ing and inspection. Re place if dam aged.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of
each tilling sea son or after every 50 hours
of use, whichever comes fi rst. Spark plug
type and gap setting are shown in “PROD-
UCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” on page 4 of this
manual.
TRANSMISSION
Your transmission is sealed and will not
re quire lubrication unless serviced.
CLEANING
Do not clean your tiller when the engine
and transmission are hot. We do not rec-
om mend using pressurized water (gar den
hose, etc.) to clean your unit un less the
gasket area around the trans mis sion and
the engine muf er, air fi l ter and car bu re tor
are cov ered to keep wa ter out. Wa ter in
en gine will short en the useful life of your
tiller.
• Clean engine, wheels, fi nish, etc. of all
foreign matter.
• Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free
of all gas o line, oil, etc.
• Protect painted surfaces with au to -
mo tive type wax.
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Blower
Housing
Air Screen
Cylinder Fins
Muffl er
COOLING SYSTEM
Your engine is air cooled. For proper en-
gine performance and long life keep your
engine clean.
• Clean air screen frequently using a
stiff-bristled brush.
• Remove blower housing and clean as
nec es sary.
• Keep cylinder fi ns free of dirt and chaff.