Service And Adjustments; Muffler; Spark Plug; Cleaning - Craftsman 917.299691 Owner's Manual

NTENANCE
MUFFLER
Do not operate tiller without muffler, Do not tamper with
exhaust system, Damaged mufflers or spark attesters
could create a fire hazard, inspect periodically and re-
place if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark
arrestor screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for
cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling sea-
son or after every 50 hours of use, whichever comes first.
Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICAT!ONS" on page 3 of this manual.
TRANSMISSION
Your transmission is seated and will only require lubrication
if serviced.
CLEANING
• Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc, of alt foreign matter.
- Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etc.
. Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to dean your
unit unless the muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered
to keep water out. Water inengine can result in a shortened
engine life.
SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with pEug.
TILLER
TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 22)
Select hand{e height best suited for your tilting conditions,
Handte height will be different when tiller digs into soil.
, First loosen handle lock ]ever,
• Handle can be positioned at different settings between
"HIGH" and "LOW" positions,
• Retighten handle lock Iever securely after adjusting,
HANDLE
LOCK
LEVER
HANDLE (LOW
POSITION}
_HANDLE(HIGH
_:_PosmoN)
FiG, 22
TIRE CARE
• Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure, If tire pressures are
not equal, titler will pull to one side,
° Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage
rubber,
TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig, 23)
• P{ace blocks under transmission to keep tilter from tip-
ping.
• Remove outer side shield (See Fig. 10).
° Remove hairpin ctip and clevis pin from wheel,
• Remove wheel and tire.
• Repair tire and reassemble.
FIG. 23
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