Craftsman 917.292490 - Manual (Page 13)

MUFFLER
Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do
not tamper with exhaust system. Dam­
aged mufflers or spark arresters could
create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically
and replace if necessary. If your engine is
equipped with a spark arrester screen as­
sembly, remove every 50 hours for clean­
ing and inspection. Replace if damaged.
SPARK PLUG
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 are
shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 4 of this manual.
TRANSMISSION
Your transmission is sealed and will not
require lubrication unless serviced.
CLEANING
Do not clean your tiller when the engine
and transmission are hot. We do not
recommend using pressurized water
(garden hose, etc.) to clean your unit
unless the gasket area around the
transmission and the engine muffler, air
filter and carburetor are covered to keep
water out. Water in engine will shorten
the useful life of your tiller.
• Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. of all
foreign matter.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
• Protect painted surfaces with automo­
tive type wax.
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.
1 ■ If a higher handle height is desired,
loosen the four nuts securing handle
panel to engine brackets.
2. Slide handle panel to desired loca­
tion.
3. Tighten the four nuts securely.
Engine Brackets
Handle Panel
Nuts(Also 2
on Left Side
of Tiller
TINE ARRANGEMENT
Your outer tines can be assembled in
several different ways to suit your tilling or
cultivating needs.
^CAUTION; Tines are sharp. Wear
gloves or other protection when handling
tines.
NORMAL TILLING - 26" PATH
• Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to
holes “B" in tine shaft.
Assemble holes “A” in tine hubs to
holes “C" in tine shaft.