Craftsman 944.511580 - Manual (Page 9)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TINE REPLACEMENT
A WARNING: The tines will contin­
ue to spin after the engine stops or af­
ter the throttle trigger has been re­
leased. To avoid serious injury, make
sure the tines have stopped coasting
and disconnect the spark plug (or dis­
connect powerhead from power
source) before performing work on the
tines.
A WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the tines to avoid
injury. The tines become very sharp
from use.
1. Remove the hitch pin clips and cle­
vis pins.
Clevis Pin
2. Remove the tines and felt cushions
from the shaft.
3. Clean and oil the shaft.
4. Replace the tines and the felt cush­
ions.
5. Repeat previous steps on opposite
side.
6. Reinstail clevis pins and hitch pin
clips.
NOTE: When installed correctly, the
hubs on the tines will face each other.
The letters “R" stamped on the tines
will be on the right side of the cultiva­
tor and the letters “L” will be on the left
side.
STORAGE
a WARNING: Perform the follow­
ing steps after each use:
• Allow attachment and gearbox to
cool before storing or transporting.
• Position attachment so that any
sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury.
• Store the attachment in a dry, well
ventilated area out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare attachment for storage at end
of season or if it will not be used for 30
days or more.
If your cultivator attachment is to be
stored for a period of time:
• Clean the entire attachment.
• Inspect the tine guard area and
clean any dirt or debris that has col­
lected. Inspect the tines; replace
tines that are bent, warped, cracked,
broken or damaged in any other
way.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
• Check entire attachment for loose
screws or nuts. Replace any dam­
aged, worn or broken parts.
• At the beginning of the next season,
use only fresh fuel having the proper
gasoline to oil ratio.