Craftsman 917.295651 Tiller User Manual


 
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CUSTOMER BaLUTmES
MUFFLER TRANSMISSION
Your transmission issealed and will only require lubrication
if serviced,,
Do not operate tiller without muffler Do not tamper with
exhaust system,, Damaged mufflers or spark arresters
could create a fire hazard., Inspect periodically and replace
if necessary, tf your engine is equipped with a spark
arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for
cleaning and inspection,, Replace if damaged,,
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tillingseason
or after every 50 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark
plug type and gap setting is shown in "PRODUCT SPECI-
FICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual
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SERVICE
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CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
contact with plug,
TILLER
TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 20)
Select handle height best suited for your tilting conditions,=
Handle height will be different when tiiler digs into soil,
. First loosen handle lock lever,
o Handle can be positioned at different settings between
"HIGH" and "LOW" positions,
° Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting,,
CLEANING
= Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc..of all foreign matter°
Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of allgasoline,
oil, etc.
- Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your
unit unless the muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered
to keep water out.. Water in engine can result in a shortened
engine Iife..
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plug and place wire where it cannot come into !
TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 21)
o Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from
tipping.
. Remove outer side shield by removing nuts"A" and "B".
o Remove inner side shield by removing nuts "C" and
o Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from wheel,.
o Remove wheel and tire,
° Repair tire and reassemble.
HANDLE (LOW
POSITION)
HANDLE (HIGH
' POSITION)
J HANDLE
_. LOCK
FIG. 20
TIRE CARE
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I _k CAUTION: When mounting tires, un-
I _ less beads are seated, overinflation
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Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure,, if tire pressures
are not equal, tiller will pull to one side.
Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage
rubber
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CLEVIS
HAIRPIN
CLIP
NUT "A"
F
NUT "B'"
FIG. 21
INNER SIDE
SHIELD
OUTER
SIDE
SHIELD