Craftsman Rapid Ready 21AB45M5099 General Setup

Attaching Attaching
the Depth Stake Handle Assembly
1 2
Install the handle on the Insert handle into the
depth stake. Install the depth handle mounting bracket.
stake to the tine shield with Install the hardware as
the hardware. shown.
Attaching Carton
Clutch Cable Removal
4 5
Route the clutch cable Shift the tiller into the
through the hole in the Neutral (N) position and
upper handle and attach to use the handle to lift
the clutch bail. and pull the tiller off the
shipping platform.
Gas
7
Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck.
Use unleaded fuel (minimum 87 octane
with no more than 10% ethanol).
Do not mix gas/oil.
Do not use E15, E20 or E85.
Fuel older than 30 days old can cause
starting issues and may void warranty.
NOTE: Images shown are for references only. Your individual tiller may have different features than those shown. Please refer to operator's manual.
Read operator's manual and follow all Safety
Rules and instructions before operating this
equipment.
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Attaching
Control Rod
A
B
3
Install the control rod
into the indicator bracket
(A) and the gear selector
handle (B) with the
hardware as shown.
Oil
6
You must ADD OIL before
operating tiller.
Slowly pour entire bottle of
oil provided into the oil fill
spout. Replace and tighten
dipstick.
Control Rod
Clutch
Bail
Gasoline
Filler Cap
General Setup
Engine
Oil Cap