Service And Adjustments; Muffler; Spark Plug; Cleaning - Craftsman 917.299881 Owner's Manual

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CUSTOMER SIBILITIES
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 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 tillingseason
or after every 50 hours of use, whichevercomes first. Spark
plug type and gap setting is shown in "PRODUCT SPEC!-
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TRANSMISSION
Your transmission issealed and will only require lubrication
if serviced.
CLEANING
• Clean engine, wheels, finish, etco of all foreign matter.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etc_
• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax,
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your
unit unless the muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered
to keep wat_}i_6_i5-e-_gine can result=_a:shortened
engine life.
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ICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into
contact with plug,
TILLER
TIRE CARE
TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 22)
Select handle height best suited for your tillingconditions,.
Handle height will be different when tiller 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.
I _ CAUTION: When mounting tires, un-
less beads are seated, overinflation
can cause an explosion.
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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 dip and clevis pin from wheel.
= Remove wheel and tire_
. Repair tire and reassemble.
FIG. 22
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FIG. 23
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