Craftsman 917.29239 Tiller User Manual


 
Theoperationof anytiller canresultinforeignobjectsthrowninto the eyes,
whichcanresultinsevereeye damage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eye
shieldsbeforestartingyour tillerandwhiletilling. We recommenda widevision
safetymaskoverspectaclesor standardsafetyglasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Knowhowto operateall controlsbefore
addingfuel and oil or attempting to start
engine.
STOPPING
TINES
Release forward tine control to stop for-
ward movement.
ENGINE
Move throttle control to =STOP" position.
Never use choke to stop engine.
Forward "13naControl"OFF (UP) Position
Forward Tine Control "ON" (DOWN
Position
WHEELS
Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip
and clevis pin. Change wheel position.
Replace the hairpin clip and clevis pin.
For normal tilling, set wheels at the sec-
ond or third hole from the top.
.Hairpin Clip
and Clevis Pin
i Depth Stake
7,/, Y - Ha',rpinClip
/ "-/ andClevisPin
Stake Spring
Choke.
Control
Control
TINE OPERATION
Squeeze tine controlto handle.
TILLING
The speed and depth of tilling is regulated
by the position of the depth stake and
wheel height.
The depth stake should always be below
the wheels for digging. It serves as a
brake to slow the tiller's forward motion to
enable the tines to penetrate the ground.
Also, the more the depth stake is lowered
into the ground the deeper the tines will
dig.
DEPTH STAKE
Adjust depth stake by removing the hair-
pin clip and clevis pin. Change depth
stake to desired, position. Replace the cle-
vis pin and hairpin clip.
For normal tilling, set depth stake at the
second or third hole from the top.
TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER
ACAUTION: Before lifting or transport-
ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool.
Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gaso-
line from fuel tank.
AROUND THE YARD
Tip depth stake forward until it is held by
the stake spring.
Push tiller handles down, raising tines
off the ground.
Push or pull tiller to desired location.
AROUND TOWN
Disconnect spark plug wire.
Drain fueltank.
Transport in upright position to prevent
oil leakage.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
IMPORTANT: Be very careful not to allow
dirt to enter the engine when checking or
adding oil or fuel. Use clean oil and fuel
and store in approved, clean, covered
containers. Use clean fill funnels.
FILL ENGINE WITH OIL
Remove hang tag from engine.
With engine level remove engine oil
filler plug.
Fill engine with oil to point of overflow-
ing. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on
page 4 of this manual.
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