Craftsman 917.293301 - Manual (Page 9)

The operation o.f any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Aiways wear safely glasses or eye
shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide
vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
iOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
(now how to operate all controls before
idding fuel and oil or attempting to start
mgine.
STOPPING
1NES AND DRIVE
Release drive control bar to stop move­
ment.
Move shift lever to “N" (neutral) position.
iTOPPING ENGINE
Move throttle control to “STOP" position.
If equipped with stop switch, move
switch to “STOP” position.
Never use choke to stop engine.
)rive Control Bar
ENGAGED" Position ^
^ Shift Lever
)rtve Control Bar
DISENGAGED"
Position
Throttle Contrdf
1NE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL
iRIVE
Aiways release drive control bar before
moving shift lever into another position.
Tine movement is achieved by moving
shift lever t o { n ) till position and
engaging drive control bar.
-ORWARD ■ WHEELS ONLY/TINES
iTOPPED
Release drive control bar and move shift
lever indicator to “F” (forward) position.
Engage drive control bar and tiller will
move forward,
IEVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES
iTOPPED
DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND
{ I I m * III« lim>i i In
Release the drive control bar.
Move throttle control to “SLOW" posi­
tion.
Move shift lever indicator to “R”
(reverse) position.
Hold drive control bar against the handle
to start tiller movement.
depth stake
The depth stake can be raised or lowered
to allow you more versatile tilling and culti­
vating, or to more easily transport your
tiller.
Transport Position
Shallowest Tilling
(Cultivating)
Deepest Tilling
Depth Stake
TILLING
o Release depth stake pin. Pull the depth
stake up for increased tilling depth.
Place depth stake pin in hoie of depth
stake to lock in position.
9 Place shift lever indicator in till position.
® Hold the drive control bar against the
handle to start tilling movement. Tines
and wheels will both turn,
a Move throttle control to “FAST position
for deep tilling. To cultivate, throttle con­
trol cart be set at any desired speed,
depending on how fast or slow you wish
to cultivate.
IMPORTANT: Always release drive control
bar before moving shift lever into another
position.
Depth Stake Pin