Service And Adjustments; Muffler; Spark Plug; Transmission - Craftsman 917.292301 Owner's Manual

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MUFFLER
Do not operate tiller without muffler Do not
tamper with exhaust system. Damaged
mulflers or spark arresters could create a
fire hazard. Inspect periodically and re-
place if necessary, If your engine is
equipped with a spark arrester screen
assembly, remove every 50 hours for
cleaning and inspection.. Replace if dam-
aged.
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 is shown in "PROD-.
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 4, of this
manual
TRANSMBSION
",four transmission is sealed and wifl only
require lubrication if it is serviced.
CI.EANING
° Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc.. of all
foreign matter,
,, Keep finished sudaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oi!, etc.
,, 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.
,_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come into contact with plug
TILLER
TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT
Factory assembly has provided lowest
handle height. Select 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.
Engine Brackets
(1 l °lP-,l!l
Handle Panel
(Also 2
on left side
of tiller)
TINE ARRANGEMENT
Your outer tines can be assembled in sev-
eral different ways to suit your tilling or cul-
tivating needs_
.&_CAUTtON: Tines are sharp. Wear
gloves or other protection when handling
tines.
NORMAL TILLING - 24" PATH
o Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to holes
"B" in tine shaft.,
-- Olevis Pin Outer Tine
Hairpin Clip "-- Inner "fine
MID-WIDTH TILLING - 22" PATH
• Assemble holes "A" in fine hubs to hole_
"C" in tine shaft.
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