Operation; Daily Maintenance - Craftsman 917.252492 Owner's Manual

RETAINER
L_RING
TILLING DEPTH
The tilling depth is controlled by the Gauge Wheels (Fig
6) and to some extent by the Adjustable Link Sleeve
(Fig 7).. When deeper titling is required, the Gauge Wheets
must be raised Wheels must be lowered for shallower tilt-
ing. Remove Retainer Spring from Drilled Rivet (Fig 6).
Adjust Gauge Wheels up or down as desired end reptace
Rivet and Retainer Spring
NOTE: EACH HOLE WILL RAISE OR LOWER GAUGE
WHEELS 1 INCH
2,
Tiller can be leveled from front to rear by turning Adjust..
able Link Sleeve (Fig 7). The Adjustable Link Sleeve
also controls tilling depth Shortening the Adjustable Link
Sleeve and Lift Links will decrease tilling depth and length-
ening will increase tilling depth
GAUGE
GAUGE WHEEL
WHEEL
FIGURE 6
LIFT LINK
ADJUSTABLE
LINK SLEEVE
LIFT
FIGURE 7
7 ,, 112"
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CULTIVATING
Set Gauge Wheels so that Tiller wilt penetrate soil to a depth
of 2 to 3 inches, Place Rivet in the second or third hole from
the bottom to attain this depth The Tiller Engine should be
run at full throttle ex:'ept when cultivating small plants, a
slower engine speed is necessary to prevent burying the plants
OPERATION DO'S AND DON'TS
Always disengage Tine Clutch Lever (Fig 4) and stop engine
when traveling to or from field (garden) or when not tilling.
Lift Tifier out of the ground when turning corners.
Do not put tractor in reverse gear while Tiller is in the ground
Before leaving tractor seat, stop tractor shift tractor tc
NEUTRAL posit=on, throttle down and stop tractor engine,
set Parking Brake, remove Ignition Key and then disengage
Tine Clutch Lever, throttle down and stop Tiller Engine,
lower Ti!ler to ground.
Disconnect Spark Plug Wires before making any adjustments,
repairs or to remove debris in tines.
MAINTENANCE
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Make sure all Nuts are tight, Cotter Pins are spread and Re-
tainer Springs secured. Observe all safety precautions., Keep
Tiller welt lubricate&
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE-
FORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, AD-
JUSTMENT (EXCEPT CARBURETOR)
OR REPAIR°
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