Handle Height - Craftsman 917-299751 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MUFFLER TRANSMISSION
Your transmission issealed and wil! only require lubrication
if serviced°
Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with
exhaust system_ Damaged mufflers or spark arresters
could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace
if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark
arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for
cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling season
or'after every50 hours of use, whichever comesfirst. Spark
plug type and gap setting is shown in "PRODUCT SPECI-
FICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
CLEANING
• Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc_ of all foreign matter.
° Keep finishedsurfaces and wheels free of alt gasoline,
oil, etc.
• Protect painted sulfaces with automotive type wax°
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your
unitunlessthe muffler, air fitter and carburetor are covered
to keepwater out. Water in engine can resultina shortened
engine life,
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plug and place wire where tt cannot come Into
contact with plug.
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TILLER
TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 22)
Select handle height best suited for yourtilling conditions_
Handle height will be different when tilter digs into soil.
• First loosen handle lock lever.
• Handle can be positioned at different settings between
"HIGH" and "LOW" positions.
• Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting°
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FIG. 22
TIRE CARE
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CAUTION: When mounting tires, un. !
less beads are seated, overlnflatton !
can cause an exploslon_ !
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• Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure, If tire pressures
are not equal, tiller will pull to one side.
, Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage
rubber.
TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 23)
• Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from
tipping.
• Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from wheel
• Remove wheel and tire.
° Repair tire and reassemble.
CLEVIS PIN
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HAiRPiN CUP
FIG. 23
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