Craftsman 917.292390 - Manual (Page 13)

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
cleaning and inspection. Replace if dam­
aged.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of
each tilling season or after every 50 hours
of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug
type and gap setting is shown in “PROD­
UCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 4 of this
manual.
TRANSMISSION
Your transmission is sealed 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 alt 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 can result
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
Factory assembly has provided lowest
handle height. Select handle height best
suited for your tilling conditions. Handle
height will be different when tiller digs into
soil.
:
• If a higher 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 sev­
eral different ways to suit your tilling or cul­
tivating needs.
A c AUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear
gloves or other protection when handling
tines.
NORMAL TILLING - 24” PATH
• Assemble holes “A” in tine hubs to holes
“B” in tine shaft.
Clevis Pin Outer Tine
V
Engine Brackets
Handle Panel
Nuts (Mso 2
on left side
of tiller)
Hairpin Clip \ Inner Tine Hairpin Clip \ Inner Tine
MID-WIDTH TILLING - 22*' PATH
* Assemble holes “A” in tine hubs to holes
“C* in tine shaft.