Know Your Tiller - Craftsman 917.297041 Owner's Manual

These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product.
Learn and understand their meaning,
KNOW YOUR TILLER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
TILLER.
Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of
various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
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Throttle Control
Drive Control Bar
Shift Lever Indicator
Drag Stake
Depth Stake
Leveling Shield
Outer Side Shield
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Starter
Handle
MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute,
DEPTH STAKE - Controls depth at which
tiller will dig,
DRAG STAKE - Controls forward speed in
forward rotating till position.
DRIVE CONTROL BAR - Used to engage
tines.
LEVELING SHIELD - Levels tilled soil,
OUTER SIDE SHIELD - Adjustable to
protect small plants from being buried.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Used to
start the engine
SHIFT LEVER - Used to shift transmission
gears.
SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR - Shows
which gear the transmission is in.
THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control
engine speed.