Craftsman 917.29332 Tiller User Manual


 
PROBLEM
Engineoverheats
Excessivebounce/
difficulthandling
Soilballsup or
clumps
Enginerunsbut
tillerwon't move
Enginerunsbut
laborswhentilling
Tinesskipover
ground
CAUSE
1. Lowoillevel/dirtyoil.
2. Dirtyengineairscreen.
3. Dirtyengine.
4. Partiallypluggedmuffler.
5. Impropercarburetor
adjustment.
1. Groundtoodry and hard.
2. Depth stake
incorrectlyadjusted.
1. Ground too wet.
1. "linecontrolis not engaged.
2. V-belt not correctlyadjusted.
3. V-belt is offpulley(s).
1. Tilling too deep.
2. Throttle controlnot propedy
adjusted.
3. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Drag Stake not lowered in
forward rotating tillmode.
2. Improper filling mode.
CORRECTION
1. Check oillevel/change oil.
2. Clean engine air screen.
3. Clean cylinderfins, air screen, muf
tier area.
4. Remove and clean muffler.
5. Adjust carburetorto richer posi
tion.
1. Moisten groundor wait for more
favorable soil conditions.
2. Adjust depth stake.
1. Wait for more favorable soil condi
tions.
1. Engage tine control.
2. Inspect/adjustV-belt.
3. Inspect V-belt.
1. Set depth stake for shallower till
ing.
2. Check throttlecontrolsetting.
3. Make necessary adjustments.
1. Lower Drag Stake
2. FonNardrotatingtine drive should
only be used for soft groundor for
soil that has already been tilled.
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