Finish; Muffler; Spark Plug; Type - Craftsman 917.295450 Owner's Manual

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MU FFLER TRANSMISSION
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 SPECI-
FICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual,,
Your transmission issealed and will only require lubrication
if it is serviced.
CLEANING
• Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc_.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 water out. Water in engine c_nresult in a shortened
engine life_
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into
contact with plug.
TILLER
TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15)
Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. Se-
lect handle height best suited for your tilling conditions.,
Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil..
• If a higher handle height isdesired, loosen the four nuts
securing handle panel to engine brackets°
° Slide handle panel to desired Iocation_
° Tighten the four nuts securely.,
TINEARRANGEMENT
Your outer tines can be assembled in several different ways
to suit your tilling or cultivating needs_
i_ CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear
gloves or other protection when han-
dling tines.
NORMAL TILLING -26 INCH PATH (See Fig. 16)
• Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to holes "B" in tine
shaft.
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ENGINE
BRACKETS
HANDLE
PANEL
NUTS (ALSO 2
ON LEFT SIDE
OF TILLER)
HAIRPIN CLIP INNER TtNE
FIG. 16
FIG. 15
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