Handle Height; Tines; Muffler; Spark Plug - Craftsman 917.296351 Owner's Manual

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MUFFLER
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, if 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 tilling season
o r 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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TRANSMISSION
Your transmission is sealed and willonly require lubrication
if it is serviced.
CLEANING
= Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.
° Keep finished surfaces andwheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etc
o 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 life.
EIRVICE AN
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CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into
contact with plug.
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TILLER
TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15)
Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. Se-
lect handle height best suited for your tilling conditions,
Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil.
° if a higher' handle height is desired, loosen the four nuts
securing handle panel to engine brackets°
, Slide handle panel to desired location.
" Tighten the four nuts securely.
TINEARRANGEMENT
Your outer tines can be assembled in several different ways
to suit your tilling or cultivating needs,.
A CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear !
gloves or other protection when han-
dling tines.
NORMAL TILLING - 26 INCH PATH (See Fig, 16)
° Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to holes "B" in tine
shaft
ENGINE
BRACKETS
NUTS (ALSO 2
OF TILLER)
." CLEVIS OUTER
PIN TINE
A[ A
HAIRPIN CLIP
INNER TINE
FIG. 16
FIG. 15
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