Craftsman 917.29555 manual Tine Replacement, See Figs

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TINE REPLACEMENT

(See Figs. 26,

27 and

• To maintain

the

superb

tilling performance of this

28)

 

 

machine the

tines

should

be checked for

sharpness,

iAdling tines.

...............• New tines should be assembled as shown

in Ftg_ 28.

 

 

 

wear, and bending, particularly the tines which are next

CAUTION: Tines are sharp

Wear

to the transmission, if the gap between the tines

exceeds 3-1/2 inches, they should be replaced or

gloves or other protection when han-

straightened

as necessary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A badly worn tine causes your'tiller to work harder and dig

Sharpened tine edges will rotate rearward from above.

more shallow. Most important, worn tines cannot chop and shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as good tines. A fine this worn needs to be replaced..

NEW TINE

WORN TINE

TtNE

FIG. 26

FIG.

27

SHEAR PiN

 

 

SHARP EDGE

TINE

 

I

OUNTER

 

ROTATION

SHEAR PIN

SHARP

EDGE

SHARPEDGE

HAIRPIN CLiP

SHARP

EDGES

FIG. 28

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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 partsProduct Specifications Maintenance AgreementCustomer 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 PlugServuce and Adjustments To Remove Belt Guard See FigTo Replace Ground Drive Belt See Figs Tine Replacement See FigsAdjustments To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Storage Fuel SystemEngine 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 Logo337 613529 967 124191 916 621 526191 Carburetor Overhaul KIT163 Gasket SETPart Description KEY FlywheelPulley KEY Part Description NO. no Page Service Counter OTAT! G Tines
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