Muffler, Sparkplug, Transmission – Craftsman 917.292402 User Manual

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Muffler

Cylinder Fins

Blower
Housing

Air Screen

MUFFLER

Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not

tamper with exhaust system. Damaged
mufflers or spark an-esters could create a
fire hazard. Inspect periodically and re
place if necessary. If your engine is

equipped with a spark arrester screen
assembly, remove every 50 hours for
cleaning and inspection. Replace if dam
aged.

SPARKPLUG

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of
each tilling season or after every 50 hours
of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug

type and gap setting is shown in “PROD

UCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 4 of this '

manual.

TRANSMISSION

Your transrrrission is sealed and will only
require lubrication if it is serviced.

CLEANING

• Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. of all

foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automotive

type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your unit uniess the muffler,

air filter and carburetor are covered to
keep water out. Water in engine can result
in a shortened engine life.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

^CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire

from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come into contact with plug.

TILLER

TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT

Factory assembly has provided lowest

handle height. Select handle height best
suited for your tilling conditions. Handle
height will be different when tiller digs into
soil.

• If a higher handle height is desired,

loosen the four nuts securing handle

panel to engine brackets.

• Slide handle panel to desired location.
• Tighten the four nuts securely.

' Engine Brackets

Handle
Panel

Nuts(Also2
on Left Side

of Tiller

UTION: Tines are sharp. Wear

gloves or other protection when handling
tines.
NORMAL TILLING - 26 INCH PATH

• Assemble holes “A" in tine hubs to holes

“B” in tine shaft.

MID-WIDTH TILLING - 24 INCH PATH
• Assemble holes “A” in tine hubs to holes

“C" in tine shaft.

NARROW

TILLING/CULTIVATING

-12

3/4 INCH PATH

• Remove outer tines.

INE ARRANGEMENT

bur outer tines can be assembled in sev-

ral different ways to suit your tilling or cut-

vating needs.

Inner Tines

Only