Craftsman 917.29555 Tine Operation -WITH Wheel Drive, FORWARD-WHEELS ONLY/FINES Stopped, Engine

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The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling° We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spec- tacles or standard safety glasses.

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HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER

DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 10)

Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine,.

The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilting and cultivating, or to more easily transport your tiller.

STOPPING (See Fig. 9)

TINES AND DRIVE

. Release drive control bar to stop movement.

Move shift lever to "N" (neutral) position.

ENGINE

.. Move throttle control to "STOP" position°

Never use choke to stop engine

DRIVE CONTROL BAR

 

"ENGAGED" POSITION

THROTTLE

SHIFT

LEVER

DRIVE CONTROL BAR "DISENGAGED" POSITION

FIG. 9

TINE OPERATION -WITH WHEEL DRIVE

oAlways release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position°

°Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to"T" (till) position and engaging drive control bar,,

FORWARD-WHEELS ONLY/FINES STOPPED

°Release drive control bar and move shift lever indicator

to"F" (forward)positiono Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward.

REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED

=DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER_ ° Release the drive control bar,.

°Move throttle control to "SLOW" position_

°Move shift lever indicator to "R" (reverse) position.

=Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement.

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TRANSPORT

SHALLOWEST' /

POSITION

TILLING

 

DEEPEST

 

TILLING

 

STAKEDEPTH_

FIG. 10

TILLING (See Fig. 11)

°Release depth stake pin. Pull the depth stake up for increased tilling depth. Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position.

°Place shift lever indicator in "T" position_

Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tilling movement. "Fines and wheels will both turn,

°Move throttle control to "FAST" position for deep tilling. To cultivate, throttle control can 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

"RELEASED"POSITION

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"LOCKED"

POSITION

NUT"A"

NUT "B"

SIDE SHIELD

FIG. 11

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Contents Counter Rotating TI ES Preparation Means Attention! Become Alertt Your Safety is involvedTraining Do riot put hands or feet near or under rotating partsMaintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Table of Contents Furrow Opener AccessoriesSpark Plug Muffler AIR Filter GAS can Engine OIL Stabilizer Shear PIN Hairpin ClipAssembly Contents of Hardware PackInstall Handle See Figs , 4, Unpacking Carton See FigRemove Tiller from Crate Handle HeightMeets Ansi Safety Requirements Shift Lever Indicator Shows which gear the transmission isReverse Wheels ONLY/TINES Stopped Tine Operation -WITH Wheel DriveFORWARD-WHEELS ONLY/FINES Stopped Tines and DriveTransporting OperatuonTurning ADD GasolineTilling Hints Disengaged position when start- mg engineTo Start Engine See Fig Handling your tiller, start actual field JIncreased stability OperationCultivating Clevis k\\Before Each USE LubricationCusto IL ES EngineMuffler Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Handle Height See Fig Spark PlugTo Remove Belt Guard See Fig Servuce and AdjustmentsTo Replace Ground Drive Belt See Figs Tine Replacement See FigsTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable AdjustmentsTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Fuel System StorageEngine OIL TF OU LESHO0 NG PointsPart Description HandlesDescription Standard Hardware - Purchase LocallyMAINFRAME, Left Side Nut, Keps, Flange 5/16-18 Washer, Lock 3/874760524 MAINFRAME, Right SideKEY Part Description WasherRepair Parts SealSpring, Depth Stake Tine Shield291 5116-18 x 3/4 GrTine Assembly 73610600Decals Logo613 337529 967 124191 916 621 526191 Carburetor Overhaul KIT163 Gasket SETFlywheel Part Description KEYPulley KEY Part Description NO. no Page Service Counter OTAT! G Tines