Craftsman 247.29935 Operator's Manual page 11

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Fuel Ca
Air Filter
Forward Tine
Engagement Lever
-- Handle Height
Adjustment
Oil Fill Cap
& Dipstick
)th Stake
Tiller Tines
Nowthat youhaveset up yourtillerfor operation,get acquainted with
itscontrolsand features.Theseare describedon the next two pages
and illustrated o n this page.This knowledge will allowyou to useyour
newequipmentto itsfullestpotential.
Theoperationof anytiller can resultin foreignobjectsbeingthrown
intothe eyes,which can damageyoureyes severely. A lwayswear
I safetyglassesduring operationor whileperforminganyadjustments
[or repairs.
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CHOKE CONTROL
CHOKE RUN
The choke control is found on the side of the engine and is activated
by movingthe leverto the CHOKEposition.Activatingthe choke
controlclosesthe chokeplateon the carburetor and aids in startingthe
engine.
AIR FILTER
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
This handleis usedto startthe engine,
THROTTLE CONTROL
Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon the sideof the engine.It regulatesthe
spreadof the engineand will shut off theenginewhen movedintothe
STOPposition.
The air filter isa deviceon the engineair intakethat preventsdust and
dirt enteringthe engine.See Figure12.
MUFFLER
Engineexhaustexitsthe enginevia the muffler.See Figure12.
DEPTH STAKE
The depthstakecontrolsthe tillingdepth.See Figure12.
TINES
Tillingtines are usedto cultivate,furrowand prepareyourgardenfor
seeding.See Figure12.
Meets ANSi Safety Standards
CraftsmanTillersconformto the safety standardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
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