Service And Adjustments; Muffler; Spark Plug; Cleaning - Craftsman 917.298350 Owner's Manual

MAINTE CE
MUFFLER
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 re-
place if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark
arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for
cteaning and inspection. Replace if damaged.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling sea-
son or after every 50 hours of use, whichever comes first.
Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
ERVlCE AND
TRANSMISSION
Your transmission is sealed and will not require lubrication,
CLEANING
* Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.
, Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etc.
o Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax,
We do not recommend us'ing a garden hose to clean your
unit unless the muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered
to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shorte ned
engine life.
ADJUSTMENTS
r-,_A CAUTION: Disconnect spark pRug wires from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into
_L_ contact with plug.
T_LLER
TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig.
t5)
Factory assembly has provided highest handle height.
Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions.
Handle height wilt be different when tiller digs into soil.
• If a lower handle height is desired, loosen the four nuts
securing handle panel to engine brackets.
• Slide handle panel to desired location,
• Tighten the four nuts securely,
TINE ARRANGEMENT
Your outer tines can be assembled in several different ways
to suit your tilling or cultivating needs.
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CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear
gloves or other protection when han-
dling tines,
NORMAL TILLING - 24 INCH PATH (See Fig. 16) -
o Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to holes "B" in tine shaft.
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ENGINE
8RACKETS
HANDLE
ON LEFT SIDE
OF TILLER)
CLEVIS o OUTERT N
P,N-----tJ
A A
HAIRPIN CLIP tNNER TINE
FIG. 16
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