Craftsman 917.29555 manual Unpacking Carton See Fig, Install Handle See Figs , 4

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UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2)

staples when handling or disposing of

CAUTION: Be careful of exposed cartoning material,

IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES.

While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame and depth stake.. Let handle assembly rest on tiller,

o Removetop frame ofcartono

. Slowly ease handle assembly up and place on top of carton°

. Cut down right hand front and right hand rear corners of carton, lay side carton wall down.

°Remove packing material from handle assembly.

°Separate shift rod from handle assembly_

SHIFT ROD

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HANDLE

ASSEMBLY

FIG. 2

INSTALL HANDLE (See Figs. 3, 4, and 5)

°Insert one handle lock (with teeth facing outward) in gearcase notch, (Apply grease on smooth side of handle lock to aid in keeping lock in place until handle assembly is lowered into position°)

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

oGrasp handle assembly, Hold in"up" position. Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle assembly into position_

_,_-=_._;, /HANDLE ASSEMBLY

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"UP" POSITION

LOCKLEVERTO

HOLDTIGHTEN HANDLE 1

FIG. 4

°Rotate handle assembly down to install two carriage boIts and Iocknuts, Insert rear carriage bolt (Fig° 5) first, with head of bolt on L.H. side of tiller° Lower the handfe

assembly,, Tighten bolts so handle moves with some resistance°

°Place flat washer on threaded end of handle lock lever°

°Insert handle lock lever through handle base and ghearcaseo Screw in handle lock lever just enough to

old lever in place,,

°Insert second handle lock (with teeth inward) in the slot of the handle base (just inside of washer)_

°With handle assembly in lowest position, securely tighten handle lock lever by rotating clockwise. Leav- ing handle assembly in _owest position will make it easier to remove tiller from carton.

 

HANDLE

 

LOCK

SLOT

FLAT

CARRIAGE

WASHER

 

BOLT

 

 

HANDLE

 

LOCK

 

LEVER

REAR

CARRIAGE

BOLT

LOCKNUTS

HANDLE

BASE

FIG. 5

FIG. 3

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Contents Counter Rotating TI ES Do riot put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Means Attention! Become Alertt Your Safety is involvedTraining PreparationMaintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Table of Contents Shear PIN Hairpin Clip AccessoriesSpark Plug Muffler AIR Filter GAS can Engine OIL Stabilizer Furrow OpenerContents of Hardware Pack AssemblyUnpacking Carton See Fig Install Handle See Figs , 4,Handle Height Remove Tiller from CrateShift Lever Indicator Shows which gear the transmission is Meets Ansi Safety RequirementsTines and Drive Tine Operation -WITH Wheel DriveFORWARD-WHEELS ONLY/FINES Stopped Reverse Wheels ONLY/TINES StoppedADD Gasoline OperatuonTurning TransportingHandling your tiller, start actual field J Disengaged position when start- mg engineTo Start Engine See Fig Tilling HintsClevis k\\ OperationCultivating Increased stabilityLubrication Before Each USEEngine Custo IL ESSpark Plug Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Handle Height See Fig MufflerTo Remove Belt Guard See Fig Servuce and AdjustmentsTo Replace Ground Drive Belt See Figs See Figs Tine ReplacementTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable AdjustmentsTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Fuel System StorageEngine OIL NG Points TF OU LESHO0Standard Hardware - Purchase Locally HandlesDescription Part DescriptionNut, Keps, Flange 5/16-18 Washer, Lock 3/8 MAINFRAME, Left SideWasher MAINFRAME, Right SideKEY Part Description 74760524Seal Repair Parts5116-18 x 3/4 Gr Tine Shield291 Spring, Depth Stake73610600 Tine AssemblyLogo Decals613 337529 621 526 124191 916 967Gasket SET Carburetor Overhaul KIT163 191Flywheel Part Description KEYPulley KEY Part Description NO. no Page Service Counter OTAT! G Tines