Craftsman 917.292390 - Manual (Page 8)

OPERATION
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 a wide vision
safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before
adding fuel and oil or attempting to start
engine.
STOPPING
TINES
• Release forward tine control to stop for­
ward movement.
ENGINE
• Move throttle control to “STOP" position.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
Forward Tine Control “OFF (UP) Position
Forward Ttne Control “ON" (DOWN)^
Position
Choke
Control
Throttle
Control
TINE OPERATION
• Squeeze tine control to handle.
TILLING
The speed and depth of tilling is regulated
by the position of the depth stake and
wheel height.
The depth stake should always be below
the wheels for digging. It serves as a
brake to slow the tiller’s fonvard motion to
enable the tines to penetrate the ground.
Also, the more the depth stake is lowered
into the ground the deeper the tines will
dig.
DEPTH STAKE
Adjust depth stake by removing the hair­
pin clip and clevis pin. Change depth
stake to desired position. Replace the cle­
vis pin and hairpin clip.
• For normal tilling, set depth stake at the
second or third hole from the top.
WHEELS
Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip
and clevis pin. Change wheel position.
Replace the hairpin clip and clevis pin.
• For normal tilling, set wheels at the sec­
ond or third hole from the top.
TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER
A c AUTION: Before lifting or transport­
ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool.
Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gaso­
line from fuel tank.
AROUND THE YARD
• Tip depth stake forward until it is held by
the stake spring.
• Push tiller handles down, raising tines
off the ground.
• Push or pull tiller to desired location.
AROUND TOWN
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
• Drain fuel tank.
• Transport in upright position to prevent
oil leakage.
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.
FILL ENGINE WITH OIL
• Remove hang tag from engine.
• With engine level, remove engine oil
filler plug.
• Fill engine with oil to point of overflow­
ing. For approximate capacity see
“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on
page 4 of this manual.
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