Ground Drive Belt Replacement; Tire Care; Finish; Storage - Craftsman 917.299230 Owner's Manual

NUT
HAIRPIN CLIP
AND RIVET
FIGURE 31
ENGINE
PULLEY
IDLER
PULLEY
FIGURE 32
FIGURE 33
GUARD
CAP
NUT
,CAP NUT
(LOCATED
BEHIND TIRE)_
TRANSMISSION
PULLEY
WHEEL AND
RIVET
HAIRPIN
CLIP
GROUND DRUVE BELT
REPLACEMErJ T
CAUTION: PLACE BLOCKS UNDER TRANSMISSION TO
KEEP TILLER FROM TIPPING.
1. Remove Hairpin Clip and Rivet (Fig, 31) from Hub of L.H,,
Wheel. P_II Wheel out from Tiller approximately 1 - 1/2".
2, Remove Belt Guard by removing three Cap Nuts (Fig, 31)
so that Belt Guard can slide straiqht out away from Engine
* |1 I! I! IT .
3. Loosen Belt Guides A and B (Fig,. 32- Inset),, Remove
Belt Guide "C" (Fig, 32}
4,. Remove old Belt by slipping from idler Pulley (Fig. 32)
first_
5. Piace new Beit in groove of Transmission Pulley (large
pulley) and into groove of Engine Pulley (Fig. 32}.
NOTE: BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF IDLER
PULLEY(FIG,.32) NOTE POSiTiON OF BELT TO BELT
GUIDES,
6, Rel_tace Belt Guide C (Fig. 32) and tighten Belt Guides
"A" and "B" (Fig. 32 - Inset)
7 Replace Belt Guard and Cap Nuts (Fig, 31),,
8. Reposition Whee] and replace Rivet and Hairp{n Clip.
CTIIRE CARI
1. Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. If tire pressures are not
equal, Tiller will pull to one side..
2, Keep tires free of gasoline or oH which can destroy rubber°
3_.
Removing wheel and tire for tire repair (Fig. 33).
a. Block up Tiller securely
b Remove Hairpin Clip and Rivet.
co Remove Wheel and Tire°
d. Repair tire and reassemble..
WHEN MOUNTING TIRES, UNLESS
BEADS ARE SEATED, OVER INFLATION
CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.
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Keep Tiller finish and tires free of gasotine, oil, etc_ Protect
painted surfaces with automotive type wax_
STORAGE
Keep your Tiller in a weatherproof, dry building_ If stored for
over' 30 days, these steps will protect basic engine parts from
gum deposits and will ease restoring your tiller to service..
1. Drain fuel tank, run Engine until gasoline in carburetor it
used,
2. While Engine is still warm, drain oil from Engine, Refill
with fresh oil
3o Remove Spark Plug, pour one ounce (2 or 3 tablespoons)
of clean engine oil into cylinder° Puff starter handle slowly
several times to distribute oil Replace Spark Plug.
4, Clean entire TilJer, including Cylinder Fins, Blower Hous-
ing and Air Screen, Tighten all bolts and nuts.
Gasoline stored for several months will lose its volatility
(ability to burn effectively), therefore always use up gasoline
at the end of the season. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame or devices such as a stove, furnace, water
heater which utilize a pilot light, or devices that can create a
- 12 "spark.