Assembly Instructions - Craftsman 316.29262 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLING THE UNIT
Before operating, position the unit's handlebars.
NOTE: You may also need to reposition the wheel height
before using the cultivator. Refer to the Adjusting
Tine Depth section.
Begin by carefully unpacking the contents and making
sure that nothing is damaged.
POSITIONING THE HANDLEBARS
1. Loosen the two knobs on the inside of the
handlebars (Fig. 1).
2. With the unit upright, swing the handlebars up into
the operating position (Fig. 1).
NOTE: Take care not to pinch the throttle cable or
switch wires when positioning the handlebar.
3. Tighten the knobs to secure the handlebars in place
(Fig. 2).
NOTE: Do not over-tighten the knobs.
4. Readjust the throttle cable and switch the wires so
they are smooth and tight against the handlebar
assembly. This will help prevent them from catching
or snagging during normal operation.
Handlebar
Knobs
Hole
Bolt

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Handlebar
Knobs
Fig. 1
Washer
Handlebar
Knob
Handlebars
Fig. 2
INSTALLING THE WHEEL BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
If the wheel bracket assembly is not installed, or if you
ever need to remove or reinstall it, follow the ensuing
instructions.
WARNING:
heavy gloves and a long sleeve shirt when
installing the wheel bracket assembly.
WARNING:
wheel bracket assembly must be installed
when operating the unit.
1. With the unit on its side, place the wheel bracket
assembly on the underside of the tine guard (Fig. 3).
2. Install a carriage bolt through each of the slotted
holes in the wheel bracket and into the tine guard.
3. On the TOP side of the tine guard, install a lock
washer and a wing nut onto each of the bolts (Fig. 3).
4. Make sure the square shoulder of the bolts is pushed
through the slotted holes in the wheel bracket.
Tighten the wing nuts (Fig. 4).
NOTE: Do not over-tighten the wing nuts. Loosen the
wing nuts to adjust wheel height.
Tine
Guard
Wing Nut &
Lock Washer
To avoid injury from
the tines, wear
To prevent serious
personal injury, the
Wheel
Bracket
Assembly
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
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