Craftsman 486.252445 Owner's Manual page 11

WARNING: S hutoff(disengage) theTine
ClutchLever, t heTillerEngine andtheTractor
Engine beforemaking anyrepairs.
TINE CARE
For best results -- Tine Blades should be kept
reasonably sharp. The Tine Blade can be sharpened
on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen Tines
while they are mounted to Tiller.
SPARE TINE DRIVE BOLTS
• The Tiller drive components are protected from
damage by (shearable) Grade 5 hex bolts in the
Tine Assemblies. The hex bolts drive the tines and
hold them in the proper location. Should the Tine
Assemblies strike or pick up a large hidden object
or become jammed, the hex bolts will break and the
drive components will not be damaged.
Two extra tine hex bolts and nuts are included with
the tiller. They are located in the Tiller Stake Support
Bracket on the rear of the Tiller.
The tine hex bolts are designed to be loose fit. Do not
attempt to use a bolt or pin that is larger or harder
than the original Grade 5 hex bolts.
Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of
the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or
more.
CAUTION: Never store the tiller with
gasoline in the tank inside a building, where
fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
ENGINE
Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely
fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage
and wear. Replace if necessary.
Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting.
If possible, store tiller indoors and cover it to protect
from dust and dirt.
Cover tiller with a suitable protective cover that does
not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot
breathe, which allows condensation to form and will
cause your unit to rust.
Follow the instructions in the "Service & Storage"
section of the Engine Manual.
TILLER
WARNING: Never cover Tiller while
engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
Clean entire tiller (See CLEANING in the
MAINTENANCE section of the manual).
Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt
replacement instructions in the SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual.
Lubricate as instructed in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual.
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