Craftsman 917.296040 - Manual (Page 6)

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION
Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left
unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller
all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools
as necessary to insure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR
ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) Utility knife
(1) Wire cutter
(1) Tire pressure gauge
(1) Screwdriver
(1) Pair of pliers
(1) 9/16" wrench
OPERATOR’S POSITION
When right or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means when you are in the
operating position (standing behind tiller
handles).
FRONT
a
LEFT
0,
1 j
1
—J
RIGHT
OPERATOR’S
POSITION
UNPACKING CARTON
A c AUTION: Be careful of exposed sta­
ples when handling or disposing of carton­
ing material.
IMPORTANT: When unpacking and as­
sembling tiller, be careful not to stretch or
kink cables.
1. While holding handle assembly, cut
cable ties securing handle assembly to
top frame. Let handle assembly rest
on tiller.
2. Remove top frame of carton.
3. Slowly ease handle assembly up and
place on top of carton.
4. Cut down right hand front and right
hand rear corners of carton. Lay side
carton wall down.
5. Remove packing material from handle
assembly.
Insert one handle lock (with teeth fac­
ing outward) in gearcase notch. (Apply
grease on smooth side of handle lock
to aid in keeping lock in place until
handle assembly is lowered into po­
sition.)
VIEWED FROM R.H. SIDE OF TILLER
Handle Assembly
Gearcase Notch
Handle Lock
2. Grasp handle assembly. Hold in “up”
position. Be sure handle lock remains
in gearcase notch. Slide handle as­
sembly into position.