Craftsman 917.298020 Owner's Manual page 7

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR
Nut,
ASSEMBLY
Handle
A socket wrench set will make assembly Panel----_--_
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. /_ _
(1) Utility knife _ _
(2) 1/2 Wrench
OPERATOR'S POSITION
When right or left hand is mentioned in this
manual, it means when you are in the operat-
ing position (standing behind tiller handles).
Lock Washer
Flat Washer
Hex Bolt
Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4"
5/16-18 x 1"
Front
Cable
Left
Right
Operator's Position
UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL
HANDLE
Ai_CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta-
ples when handling or disposing of carton-
ing material.
IMPORTANT:: When unpacking and as-
sembling tiller, be careful not to stretch or
kink cable(s).
1. Cut cable ties securing handles.
2. The handle may be assembled in high
or low position. Slowly lift handle as-
sembly up and align handle holes with
desired handle panel hole and slot.
3. Loosely assemble hardware as shown.
Be sure the shorter (1" long) hex bolt
is assembled in lower hole of handle.
Repeat for opposite side. Tighten all
hardware securely.
NOTE: Cables must not touch the muffler.
4. Cut cable ties securing tiller to skid and
remove tiller from skid.
5. Remove screws securing depth stake
to skid and discard screws.
Handles
Handle
Panel Bolts
7
INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY
1. Loosen nut'S'.
2. Insert stake support between engine
bracket halves with stake spring down.
3. Bolt stake support to engine brackets
with bolts, lock washers and nuts. Tighten
securely. Tighten nut '_'.
4. Depth stake must move freely. If it does
not, loosen support bolt.
ine Bracket Halves
Nut 'A"
Depth Stake Support
Depth
Stake
Support Bolt
Spring
Hex Bolts, Lock
Washers, and hex Nuts
HANDLE HEIGHT
• Handle height may be adjusted to better
suit operator. (See "HANDLE HEIGHT"
in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual).
TILLING WIDTH
• Tilling width may be adjusted to better
handle your tilling conditions (See "TINE
ARRANGEMENT" in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual).
TINE OPERATION
• Checktine operation beforefirst use. (See
"TI NE OPE RATION CHECK" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual).