Craftsman 917.295651 - Manual (Page 7)

ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING CARTON {See Fig. 2)
CAUTION: Be careful of exposed
staples when handling or disposing of
cartoning material.
IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING
TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KiNK
CABLES-
■ While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties securing
handte assembly to top frame and depth stake. Let
handle assembly rest on 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 handte assembly.
INSTALL HANDLE {See Figs. 3, 4, and 5)
• Insert one handle lock (with teeth facing outward) in
gearcase notch. (Apply grease on smooth side of
handte lock to aid In keeping lock in place until handte
assembly is lowered into position.)
Grasp handte assembly. Hold in "up” position. Be sure
handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handte
assembly into position.
Insert front carriage bolt with care, since space for
installation is limited.
Lower the handle assembly. Tighten locknuts on bolts
so handle moves with some resistance.
Place flat washer on threaded end of handle lock lever.
Insert handle lock lever through handle base and
gearcase. Screw in handte lock lever just enough to
hold lever in place.
Insert second handle lock (with teeth inward) In the slot
of the handle base (just inside of washer).
With handle assembly in lowest position, securely
tighten handle lock lever by rotating clockwise. Leav­
ing handle assembly in lowest position will make it
easier to remove tiller from carton.