Craftsman 917.299751 - Manual (Page 11)

OPERATION
TURNING
• Release the drive control bar,
• Move throttle control to "SLOW" position,
• Place shift ¡ever indicator in "F" (forward) position.
Tines will not turn.
• Lift handle to raise tines out of ground.
• Swing the handle In the opposite direction you wish to
turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from
tines.
• When you have completed your turn-around, release
the drive control bar and lower handle. Place shift lever
in 'T‘ (till) position and move throttle control to desired
speed. To begin tilling, hold drive control bar against
the handle.
OUTER SIDE SHIELDS (See Fig. 11)
The front edges of the outer side shields are slotted so that
the shields can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for
shallow tilling to protect small plants from being buried.
Loosen nut “A" in slot and nut "B", Move shield to desired
position (both sides). Retighten nuts.
TRANSPORTING
A
CAUTION: Before lifting or transport­
ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to
cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain
gasoline from fuel tank.
Release the depth stake pin. Move the depth stake
down to the top hole for transporting the tiller. Place
depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock In position,
This prevents tines from scuffing the ground.
Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position for
transporting.
Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start
tiller movement. Tines will not turn.
Move throttle control to desired speed.
A
CAUTION: Before operating your tiller
for the f i rst time, study this section and
the “SAFETY RULES" on page 2.
Always release drive control bar before
moving shift lever Into another posi­
tion.
Don’t back yourself into a solid ob­
struction such as a tree, fence, etc.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12)
IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT
TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING
OIL OR FUEL, USE GLEAN SAE 30 OR 10W30 WEIGHT
OIL AND STORE IN APPROVED. CLEAN, COVERED
CONTAINERS, ALL OILS MUST MEET A.P.I. SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION SQ. USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS,
The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the
factory, already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil.
With engine level, dean area around oil filler plug and
remove plug.
Engine oil should be to point of overflowing. For
approximate capacity see “PRODUCT SPECIFICA­
TIONS'* on page 3 of this manual. All oil must meet
A.P.I. Service Classification SQ.
For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (See oil viscosity chart in the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual).
To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili­
ties section in this manual.
• 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 32°F (0°C), 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
attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor­
age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage instruc­
tions for additional information. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
A CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 Inch of top
of fuel tank to prevent spills and to
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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