Craftsman 247.29931 - Manual (Page 8)

ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine.
Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the
Operation section of this manual before operating your machine.
NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the Tiller is observed
from the operating position.
OPENING CARTON
1. Remove all staples from around the bottom of the perimeter.
2. Remove the carton from the skid.
3. Remove all loose parts.
4. Remove loose packing material.
REMOVING UNIT FROM SKID
1. The tiller is heavy, do not attempt to remove it from the skid until
instructed to do so in these assembly steps.
2. Check carton thoroughly for any other loose parts.
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON
• Handlebar Assembly
• Tiller
• Engine Oil
• Operator’s Manual
ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
1. Install the handle onto the tiller using the hardware preinstalled
on the handle mounting brackets. This consists of a 5/16-18 x
3.00” hex bolt, a handle crank assembly, retainer bracket and two
5/16-18 flange lock nuts. Remove this hardware from the handle
mounting brackets on the tiller. Refer to Figure 1 inset.
2. Insert the handle into the handle mounting brackets, lining up the
pre-drilled holes. Insert the 5/16-18 x 3.00” hex bolt in the bottom
hole from the left hand side through to the other side. Place the
round hole end of the hex retainer bracket over the hex bolt and
secure loosely with a bell washer and 5/16-18 flange lock nut
removed earlier. Refer to Figure 1 inset.
NOTE: The bell washer should be positioned with the top of the bell
shape towards the hex nut which will create tension and further secure
the flange lock nut once tightened. Do not tighten this hardware at this
time.
3. Install the handle-crank adjustment rod into the top hole of the
mounting bracket from the left hand side of the handle assembly,
secure with the other flange lock nut previously removed. Fit
the hex end of the retainer bracket over the flange lock nut. See
Figure 1.
4. Tighten the hex bolt installed in Step 2 at this time. Be careful not
to overtighten this hardware.
5. With the handle in the desired position, tighten the handlecrank
adjustment rod at this time.
ATTACHING THE CABLES
1. Route the two cables along the handle assembly on the righthand
side.
2. Connect the reverse cable (Red) to the reverse cable control by
feeding the z-hook through the hole on the reverse cable control
from the inside towards the outside. See Figure 2.
3. Connect the forward drive cable (Black) to the clutch bail by
feeding the z-hook through the hole on the clutch bail from the
outside towards the inside. See Figure 2.
NOTE: Test the function of the reverse clutch by pulling the reverse
handle and releasing it. The handle should return to its neutral
position. If it doesn’t, contact Customer Support for assistance or the
nearest dealer.
To test the function of the forward drive bail, lift the bail to the handle
and release it. The bail should return to its neutral position. If it doesn’t,
contact Customer Support for assistance or the nearest dealer.