Service And Adjustments; To Adjust Handle Height; Tine Arrangement; Muffler - Craftsman 917.292350 Owner's Manual

CUSTOME RESPONSgBBL T ES
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MUFFLER TRANSIVtlSS_ON
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
or after every 50 hours of Use, whichever comes first. Spark
plug type and gap setting are shown in"PRODUCT SPECI-
FICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
Your transmission is sealed and will not require lubrication
unless serviced.
CLEANUNG
= Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.
o Keep finished surfaces and wheels 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 ouL Water in engine can result in a shortened
engine life.
SERVNCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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-
Ie_:t handle height best suited for your tiIling conditions
Handle height witi be different when tiller digs into soil.
• If a higher handle height is desired, loosen the four nuts
securing handle panel to engine brackets,
o Slide handle panel to desired tocation_
° Tighten the four nuts securely
TINE ARRANGEMENT
Your outer tines can be assembled in several different ways
to suit your filling or cultivating needs,
CAOTION: Ti.es.,
gloves or other protection when han- i
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NORNIAL TILLING - 24" PATH (See Fig, 16)
o Assemble holes "A" in fine hubs to holes "B" in tine
shaft..
ENGINE
BRACKETS
HANDLE
PANEL
NUTS (ALSO 2
ON LEFT SiDE
OF TILLER)
CLEVIS OUTER
HAIRPIN CLIP INNER TINE
FIG, 16
FIG. t5
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