Craftsman 917.293310 - Manual (Page 9)

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.
DEPTH STAKE
The depth stake can be raised or lowered
to allow you more versatile tilling and culti­
vating, or to more easily transport your
tiller.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before
adding fuel and oil or attempting to start
engine.
STOPPING
TINES AND DRIVE
• Release drive control bar to stop move­
ment.
• Move shift lever to “N” (neutral) position.
ENGINE
• Move throttle control to “STOP” position.
If equipped with stop switch, move
switch to “STOP” position.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
Drive Control Bar
“ENGAGED" Position ^ ^ Shift Lever
Transport Position
Drive Control I
“DISENGAGED"
Position
Throttle ContrSh
TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL
DRIVE
• Always release drive control bar before
moving shift lever into another position.
• Tine movement is achieved by moving
shift lever to ( a ) till position and
engaging drive control bar.
FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY/TINES
STOPPED
• Release drive control bar and move shift
lever indicator to “P (fonvard) position.
Engage drive control bar and tiller will
move fonward.
REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES
STOPPED
• DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND
TILLER.
• Release the drive control bar.
• Move throttle control to “SLOW” posi­
tion.
• Move shift lever indicator to “R"
(reverse) position.
• Hold drive control bar against the handle
to start tiller movement.
Shallowest Tilling
(Cultivating)
Deeptest Tilling
Depth Stake
TILLING
• Release depth stake pin. Pull the depth
stake up for increased tilling depth.
Place depth stake pin in hole of depth
stake to lock in position.
• Place shift lever indicator in till position.
• Hold the drive control bar against the
handle to start tilling movement. Tines
and wheels will both turn.
• Move throttle control to “FAST” position
for deep tilling. To cultivate, throttle con­
trol can be set at any desired speed,
depending on how fast or slow you wish
to cultivate.
IMPORTANT: Always release drive control
bar before moving shift lever into another
position.
Depth Stake Pin