Craftsman 917298560 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917,298560

Caution:

Read and follow

all Safety Rules and instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

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5.0 HP 17 INCH TINE WIDTH

REAR TINE TILLER WITH COUNTER ROTATING TINES

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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• Assembly

• Operation

° Customer Responsibilities ° Service and Adjustments

° Repair Parts

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers

TRAINING

• Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly

familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage

the controls quickly.

° Never allow childrentooperate the equipmenL Never

allow adults to operate the equipment without proper

instruction.

o Keepthe area ofoperation clear of al!persons,particu-

larly small children, and pets.

PREPARATION

° Thoroughlyinspectthe area where the equipment isto

be used and remove all foreign objects.

° Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before

starting the engine (motor).

° Do not operate the equipment without wearing ad-

equate outer' garments. Wear footwear that witl im-

provefooting on slippery surfaces.

o Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.,

• Use an approved fuel container'. ,, Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine_

° Rlt fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill

fuel tank indoors.

° Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled

fuel before restarting.

° Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by

the manufacturer' for all unitswith electric drive motors or electric starting motors.

o Never attempt to make any adjustments while the

engine (motor_ is running (except where specificaUy recommended by manufacturer)_

OPERATION

o Do not put hands or feet near' orunderrotating parts°

• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross- ing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden

hazards or traffic° Do not carry passengers.

° After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),

remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly in-

spect the tiller for at,,y,damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller°

• Exercise cautionto avoid slipping or falling.

° if the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the

engine (motor) and check immediately for' the cause,

Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

° Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating

position°

° Take all possible precautions when leaving the ma-

chine unattended. Disengage the tines, shift into neutral, and stop the engine.

o Before cleaning, repairing, or' inspecting, shut off the

engine andmakecertain all moving partshave stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.

Disconnect the cordon electric motors°

• Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are

dangerous_

° Neveroperate the tillerwithout proper guards, plates,

or other safety protective devices in place,

° Keepchildren and pets away. o Do notoverloadthe machinecapac_3'byattemptingto

tilltoo deep at too fast a rate.

= Never operate themachine at highspeeds on slippery

surfaces. Lookbehindand use care when backing.

o Never allow bystanders near the unit. ° Use only attachments and accessories approved by

the manufacturer of the tiller (such as wheel weights, counterweights, cabs, and the like).

° Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light. ° Be careful when tillingin hard ground, The tines m.ay

catch inthe ground and propel the tiller forward. If this occurs, let go ofthe handlebars and do not restrain the

machine_

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• Keep machine, attachments, and accessoriesin safe

workingcondition.

° Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts, and other

bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipmentis in safe workingcondition.

• Neverstore the machinewithfuel inthefuel tank inside a buildingwhereignitionsourcesare present,such as

hot water and space heaters, clothesdryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure_

° Always refer'to the operator's guide instructionsfor'

important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period°

- IMPORTANT -

CAUTION, IMPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRITI- CAL INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL.

IMPORTANT: USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT,

out important safety precautions, it means --Attention! Become Alert! Your

CAUTION: Look for this symbol to point safety is involved.

NOTE: Gives essential information that will aid you to better understand, incorporate, or execute a particular set of instruc- ttoneo

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tiller. it has been designed, engineered and manufactured to giveyou the best possibledependability and performance°

Should you experience any problemsyou cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized Sears

Service Center/Department. They have competent, weiF trainedtechniciansand the propertoolsto serviceorrepair

this unit. Please read and retain this manual° The instructionswill

enable you to assemble and maintain your tiller properiy_ Always observe the "SAFETY RULES'L

MODEL NUMBER 917.298560

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE

FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED TO

THE "TOPOF THE TRANSMISSION_ YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE ,&kiDKEEP INA SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE_

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 5,0 HP

DISPLACEMENT: 12,,57cuoino

GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 Quarts

Unleaded Regular

OIL : SAE 30W (Above 32°F) (CAPACITY: 20 oz ) SAE 5W-30 (Below 32aF)

SPARK PLUG : Champion (GAP: 030") RJ19LM (STD361458)

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement isavailable onthisprod-

uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

* Read and observe the safety rules°

, Follow a regular schedule inmaintaining, caring for and

using your tiller_

° Follow the instructions under the "Customer

Responsibilities" and"Storage" sections ofthis Owner's Manual.

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER

Fortwo years from date ofpurchase,when thisCraftsman Tilleris maintained,lubricated,and tuned up accordingto the operating and maintenance instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in

material orworkmanship° This Warranty does not cover: , Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as tines, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts.

o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to

maintain the equipment according to the instructionscontained in the owner's manual.

= tf this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty applies for only 30 days from the

date of purchase. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN TtLLER TO THE "NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES_ THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS

PRODUCT tS IN USE INTHE UNITED STATES.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights,and youmay also have other rights whichvary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

- IMPORTANT-

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used onor near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting

applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

Inthe state of California the above ls required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may havesimilar laws. Federallawsapplyon federallands. SeeyourSearsAuthorizedServiceCentedDepartmentforspark arrester. Refer to the Repair Parts section of this manual for part number.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...................... 3,13-15

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3

WARRANTY ................................................................... 3

ACCESSORIES ............................................................. 5

ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 6-8

OPERATION ............................................................. 9-12

INDEX

Accessories ............................................5

Adjustments:

Carburetor. ............................... 18

Depth Stake ......................................10

Handle Height .......................... 15

Side Shields ......................................11

Throttle .................................... 18

Tines ........................................ 17

V-Belt (Ground Drive) .......................16

Air Cleaner ..........................................14

Belt:

Belt Guard .......................................16

Repair Parts...................................22

V-Belt (Ground Drive) .....................16

Cooling System ................................14

Controls:

Choke ...........................................................9

Throttle ..........................................9

Drive (Tines) ............................... 9

Cultivating ....................................... 12

Customer Responsibilities:

Air Cleaner. ...................................14

Cooling System ....................... 14

Finish ....................................... 15

Maintenance Schedule ............ 13

Muffler ........................................ 15

Oil Change ......................................14

S ark Plug 15

Trees ......................................... 17

Transmission .............................15

V-Belt (Ground Drive) ................16

Depth Stake:

Adjustment ...................................10

Repair Parts ....................................25

Engine:

Air Cleaner ................................ 14

Cooling System ............................14

Fuet Type ................................... 11

Engine (cont'd)

Lubrication...................................14

Oil Level.........................................11

Oit Type ...................................t 1,14

Spark Plug ................................ 15

Starting ...................................................12

Stopping ........................................10

Storage .........................................19

Winter Operation ..........................14

Fuel:

FillingTank .................................11

Storage ..............................................19

Type ..............................................11

Finish:

Maintenance ...............................15

Handle:

Height Adjustment ......................15

Repair Parts................................21

Lubrication:

Lubrication Chart ..........................13

Engine ....................................... 14

Muffler:

Maintenance ..............................t5

Spark Arrester, ............................3

Oil:

Level ......................................... 11

Type ...........................................11,14

Operation:

Cultivating ...................................12

Fill Fuel Tank ..................................11

Starting Engine ........................ 12

Stopping Tines & Engine ............10

Tilling............................................10

TillingHints...............................12

Tine Operation .................................t0

Transporting Tiller ....................11

Winter Operation ......................14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 13

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ................................. 15-18

STORAGE .................................................................... 19

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 20

REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ........................................ 21-27

REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ................................ .......28-32

SERVICE/PARTS ORDERING ................ BACK COVER

RepairParts:

Tiller.................................................21-27

Engine ................................ 28-32

Rules for' Safe Operation .................. 2

Service & Adjustments:

Carburetor. ...............................18

HandleHeight..................................15

Side Shtetds .............................11

Throttle .......................................18

Tines................................................17

V.,Belt (Ground Drive) ...............16

Wheels ............................................15

Service:

Repair Parts .........................21-32

Service Record .............................13

Shear Pins:

Operation .........................................12

Repair Parts .............................. 26

Spark Plug:

Gap ................................................3

Mamtenance ............................ 15

Storage:

Fuel System ..............................19

Tiller ......................................... 19

Tilling....................................................i0,12

Tines:

Arrangement/Replacement ...... 17

Operation......................................I0

Repair' Parts ............................. 26

Shear'Pins...............................12

Transmission'.

Maintenance ...............................15

Repair Parts ............................. 24

Troubleshooting ..............................20

Transporting ..................................... 11

Warranty ...............................................3

Wheels:

Removal ................ ................... 15

Repair Parts.............................. 23

These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also available at most Sears Retail outlets, Catalog and Service Centers. Most Sears Stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model

number of your tiller.

ENGINE

SPARK PLUG

MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN

TILLER PERFORMANCE

FURROW OPENER

TILLER MAINTENANCE

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TINES SHEAR PIN

'IIH" I

ENGINE OIL

"A="PmNCLIP

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STABILIZER

IViBLY

Your'new tiller has been assembled atthefactory withexception of thosepartsleft unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and properoperation ofyourtillerall parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely, Use the

correcttools as necessary to insurepropertiglltness,

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socketwrench set willmake assemblyeasier, Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(t) Utilityknife (1) Wire cutter (1) Screwdriver (1) Tire pressure gauge (1) Pairof pliers (1) 9/16" wrench

OPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig. 1) When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it

means when you are in the operating position (standing

behindtiller handles).

FRONT

LEFT RIGHT

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

(2) Handle Locks

(t) Fiat Washer 13/32 x 1x 11 Gao

_ 7 IIIIIIIIIIII IIII II II LJ

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(2) Carriage Bolts3/8-16 UNC x i Gr. 5

(1) Handle Lock Lever

OPERATOR'S POSITION

FIG, 1

(2) Center Locknuts3/8-16 UNC

(2) Hairpin Clips

(!) Cable Clip

(1) Owner's Manual

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ASS

UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2)

CAUTION: Be careful of exposed

l& ...........I

IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING

TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK

CABLES.

o Whileholdinghandleassembly, cutcabletiessecuring

handle assembly to top frame and depth stake. Let handle assembly reston tiller.

• Remove top frame of carton. = Slowly ease handle assembly up and place on top of

carton.

- Cut down right hand front and right hand rear corners of carton, lay side carton wall down.

° Remove packing material from handle assembly. ° Separate shift rod from handle assembly°

INSTALL HANDLE (See Figs. 3, 4, and 5)

= Insert one handle lock (withteeth facing outward) in

gearcase notch. (Apply grease on smooth side of

handle locktoaid in keeping lockinplace untilhandle assembly is lowered into position,)

staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material.

SHIFT ROD

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

FIG. 2

Grasphandle assembly. Hold in"up"position° Be sure

handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle assembly into position.

HANDLE ASSEMBLY "UP" POSITION

TIGHTEN HANDLE] LOCK LEVER TO /

HOLD |

FIG. 4

° Rotate handle assembly down to installtwo carriage

bolts and Iocknuts. Insertrearcarriagebolt(Fig.5) first, withheadof bolt onL,H. side oftitlero Lower the handle

assembly. Tighten bolts so handle moves with some

resistance.

° Placeflat washer onthreaded endof handle locklever, ° Insert handle lock lever through handle base and

gearcase. Screw in handle lock lever just enough to hold handlein place.

° Insertsecondhandle lock(withteethinward)inthe slot

of the handle base (just inside of washer).

° With handle assembly in lowest position, securely

tighten handle lock lever by rotatingclockwise. Leav-

ing handle assembly in lowest position will make it

easier to remove tillerfrom carton.

HANDLE LOCK

SLOT

CARRIAGE BOLT

FLAT

WASHER

HANDLE LOCK LEVER

_,,,..\ HANDLE ASSEMBLY

\"_\\. / GEARCASE

"-\ "--.._/ NOTCH

FIG. 3

REAR CARRIAGE

BOLT

HANDLE BASE

LOCKNUTS

FIG. 5

BLY

CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 6)

,, Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of

shift lever indicator,.

= Insert hairpin clipthrough holeof shift rodto secure,

• Insert other end of shift rodintohole in shiftlever°

- Insert second hairpin clipthrough hole of shift rod.

ATTACHTHIS END TO SHIFT LEVER

ATrACH THIS ENDTO SHIFT

SHIFT ROD

SHIFT

H/IJRPIN CUP

SHIFT

LEVER

INDICATOR

REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE

• Make sure shiftlever indicator is in "N" (neutral) posi-

tion (See Fig. 6)

• Tilt tillerforward by liftinghandle, Separate cardboard cover from levelingshield,

° Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of

carton.

INSERT CABLE CLiP (See Fig. 7)

• Insertplasticcable clipintoholeon the back ofhandle

column, Pushcables intoclip.

SHIFTLEVER

SHIFT ROD

FIG. 7

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tireson your unit were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes, Correct and equal tire pressure is

importantfor best tilling performance.

° Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI.

HANDLE HEIGHT

Handle height may be adjusted to better suitoperator_ (See WO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT" in the Service

and Adjustmentssection of this manual)°

HNRPIN CLIP

FIG. 6

OPERATION

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KNOW YOUR TILLER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrationswithyourtillerto familiarize yourselfwiththe location of variouscontrols and adjustments_ Save

this manual for future reference_

DRIVE CONTROL THROTTLE

BAR CONTROL

SHIFT LEVER

SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR

DEPTH STAKE

LEVELING SHIELD

OUTER SIDE

SHIELD

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE

FIG. 8

MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Our tillersconformtothe safety standards of the American National Standards Institute°

CHOKE CONTROL

DRIVE CONTROL BAR - Used to engage tines. DEPTH STAKE - Controls depth at which tiller will dig.

LEVELING SHIELD - Levels tilled soil. OUTER SIDE SHIELD - Adjustable toprotect small plants

from being buried. THROTTLE CONTROL- Used to control engine speed.

SHIFT LEVER - Used to shifttransmission gears, SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR - Shows which gear the

transmissionis in,

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Usedto start the engine,

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine,

OPE N

The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spec- tacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER

Know flow to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine.

STOPPING (See Fig. 9)

"i"INESAND DRIVE

= Release drive control bar to stop movemenL ° Move shift lever to "N" (neutral) position_

ENGINE

° Move throttle controlto "STOP"position.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE

• Always release drive controlbar before moving shift

lever into another position,

• Tine movement isachieved bymovingshiftleverto=r' (til!) position and engaging drive control bar.

FORWARD- WH EELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED

= Release drivecontrolbarand move shiftlever indicator

to"F" (forward)position. Engage drive controlbar and tiller will move forward.

DEPTH STAKE (See Fig, 10)

The depthstake can be raised orloweredto allowyou more versatiletillingand cultivating, or to more easily transport

rout tiller.

SHALLOWEST TILLING

DEEPEST TILLING

DEPTHSTAKE

FIG. 10

POSITION

TILLING (See Fig. 11)

° Release depth stake pin. Pull the depth stake up for

increasedtillingdepth. Placedepth stakepinin hole of

depth stake to lockin position.

° Place shift lever indicator=in '3" position. ° Holdthe drive control bar against the handle to start

tilling movement. Tines and wheels willboth turn

° Movethrottlecontrolto"FAST" positionfor deep tilling.

To cultivate,throttlecontrol can be setat any desired speed, depending on how fast or slow you wish to cultivate.

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE CONTROL BAR BEFORE MOVING SHIFT LEVER INTO ANOTHER

POSITION°

DEPTH STAKE PiN

"RELEASED" POSITION

REVERSE- WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED

° DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER.

° Release the drive control bar.

• Move throttlecontrolto "SLOW" position°

• Move shiftlever indicator to "R" (reverse) position. o Hold drive controlbar against Lhehandle tostart tiller

movement,

"LOCKED"

POSITION

NUT"a"

SIDESHIELD

FIG. 11

OPERATION

TURNING

o Release the drive control bar° o Move throttle control to "SLOW" position.

° Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position_

Tines will not turn°

° Lift handteto raise tines out of ground° = Swingthe handle in the oppositedirection youwishto

turn,being careful to keep feet and legs away from tines,

• When you have completed yourturn-around, release thedrivecontrolbarand lower handleoPlaceshiftlever

in "T" (till)positionand movethrottlecontroltodesired speed. To begin tilling, hold drivecontrolbar against

the handle°

OUTER SIDE SHIELDS (See Fig. 11)

The front edges of the outer sideshieldsare slottedsothat the shields can be raised for deep tillingand loweredfor shallow tilling to protect small plants from being buried.

Loosen nut 'W' inslotand nut "B"oMove shieldto desired

position(both sides). Retighten nuts.

TRANSPORTING

ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to

_ CAUTION: Before lifting or transport-

tool. Disconnectsparkplugwireo Drain

gasoline from fue! tank,

- Release the depth stake pin, Move the depth stake

down to the top hole for transportingthe tiller. Place depthstake pln inhole of depth stake to lock in position,

This prevents tines from scuffing the ground,

• Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position for

transporting.

o Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start

tiller movement. Tines will not turn.

o Move throttle control to desired speed,

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL. USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN APPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS. USE

CLEAN FILL FUNNELS,,

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12)

• The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the factory, aiready filled with SAE 30 summer weightoilo

= With engine level, clean area aroundoilfiller plug and

remove plugo

° Engine oil should be to point of overflowing, For

approx!mate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICA- TIONS on page 3 of this manual All oil must meet

AoP.IoService Classification SG.

= For cold weather operation you should change oil for

easier starting(See oilviscositychart in the Customer

Responsibilitiessectionof thismanual).

° To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-

ties section in this manual.

OIL

OIL FILLER

PLUG

FIG. 12

ADD GASOLINE

° Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline,_ (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life.

IMPORTANT= WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32aF (0aC), USE FRESH. CLEAN, WINTER

GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD

WEATHER STARTING,

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attractmoisturewhich leads to separationandformation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system shouldbe emptied before stor-

age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run untilthe fuellinesand carburetor are

empty° Use freshfuel next season. See Storage section ofthismanualforadditionalinformation. Never useengine orcarburetorcleanerproductsinthefuel tankorpermanent damage may occur.

of fuel tank to prevent spills and to CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top

allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline is accidentally spilled, move machine

away from area of spill. Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline

vapors have disappeared. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil

or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gaso-

line near an open flame.

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