Craftsman 247.29934 Operator's Manual page 11

Fuel Cap
Forward Tine
Engagement Lever
Handle Height
Adjustment
OU Fill Cap
& Dipstick
)th Stake
Tiller Tines
Figure10
Nowthat youhaveset up yourtillerfor operation,get acquainted with
its controlsand features.Theseare describedon the next two pages
and illustrated o n this page.This knowledge will allowyou to useyour
newequipmentto its fullestpotential.
Theoperationof anytiller can resultin foreignobjectsbeingthrown
intothe eyes,which can damageyoureyes severely. A lwayswear
I safetyglassesduring operationor whileperforminganyadjustments
[or repairs.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
This handleisusedto startthe engine.
THROTTLE CONTROL
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Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon the sideof the engine.It regulatesthe
spreadof the engineand will shut off theenginewhen movedintothe
STOPposition.
CHOKE CONTROL
CHOKE RUN
The chokecontrolisfoundon the sideof the engineand is activated
by movingthe leverto the CHOKEposition.Activatingthe choke
controlclosesthe chokeplateon the carburetor and aids in startingthe
engine.
AIR FILTER
The air filter is a deviceon the engineair intakethat preventsdust and
dirt enteringthe engine.See Figure10.
MUFFLER
Engineexhaustexitsthe enginevia the muffler.See Figure10.
DEPTH STAKE
The depthstakecontrolsthe tillingdepth.See Figure10.
TINES
Tillingtines are usedto cultivate,furrowand prepareyourgardenfor
seeding.See Figure10.
Meets ANSi Safety Standards
CraftsmanTillersconformto the safety standardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
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