Craftsman 917.29332 Turning, Cultivating, Outer Side Shields, To Transport, Around Town

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TURNING

Release the drive control bar.

Move throttle control to =SLOW" posi- tion.

Place shift lever indicator in "F _ (forward) position. Tines will not turn.

:Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. Swing the handle in the opposite direc- tion you wish to turn, bein'gcareful to keep feet and legs away from tines.

Whenyou have completed your turn- around, release the drive control bar and lower handle. Place shift lever in till

position and move throttle control to de- sired speed. To begin tilling, hold drive

control bar against the handle.

CULTIVATING

Use the forward rotating tins drive.when cultivating, tilling soft ground or tilling pre-tilled soil.

Release depth and drag stake pins. Lower drag stake. Pull the depth §take

up for increased tilling depth. Place proper pin in hole of depth stake or drag stake to lock in position.

Place shift lever indicator in forward rotating till position.

Hold the drive control bar against the

handle to start tilling movement. Tines and wheels will both turn.

Move throttle control to "FAST" position for deep tilling. To cultivate, throttle con- trol can be set at any desired speed,

depending on how fast or slow you wish to cultivate.

Always lower the drag stake when using the forward rotating tins drive.

OUTER SIDE SHIELDS

The back edges of the outer side shields are slotted so that the shields can be

raised for deep tilling and lowered for shal- low tilling to protect small plants from being buried. Loosen nut =A" in slot and nut =l_". Move shield to desired position (both sides). Retighten nuts.

TO TRANSPORT

_CAUTION: Before lifting or transport- ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool.

Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gaso- line from fuel tank.

AROUND THE YARD

Release the depth s_take pin. Move the dr.pth stake down to the top hole for transporting the tiller. Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in posi- tion. This prevents tines from scuffing the ground.

Place '.;hi_lever indicator in "F" (forward) position for transporting.

Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement. Tines will not turn.

Move throttle control to desired speed.

AROUND TOWN

Disconnect spark plug wire.

Drain fuel tank.

Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

IMPORTANT: Be very careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when checking or adding oil or fuel. Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved, clean, covered con- tainers, use clean fill funnels.

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil.

With engine level, clean area around oil filler plug and remove plug.

Engine oil should be to point of overlow- ing when engine is level For approxi- mate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECI-

FICATIONS" on page 4 of this manual. All oil must meet A.P.I. Service

Classification SF, SG or SH. Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten

For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See oil viscosity chart in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead

oxide deposits and reduce valve life. IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera- tures below 40°F (4°C), use fresh, clean, winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting.

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Contents Craftsman SEARS, Roebuckand CO., D/817WA, Hoffman ESTATES, IL Training PreparationMaintenance and Storage OperationRJ19LM Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesFront Tools Required for AssemblyOperators Position Left RightInstall Handle Viewed from R,H. Side of TillerCheck Tire Pressure Connect Shift RODRemove Tiller from Crate Handle HeightMeets Ansi Safety Requirements Know Your TillerTines Drive HOW USE Your TillerStopping EngineOuter Side Shields TurningCultivating To TransportTo Start Engine Tilling HintsTine Shear Pins 0101010 0101010 0101010Lubrication Chart Engine Lubrication To Service PRE-CLEANERTo Service Cartridge To Change Engine OILMuffler To Adjust Handle HeightCleaning Spark PlugTo Remove Belt Guard Tire CareTo Remove Wheel To Replace Ground Drive BeltTine Replacement Engine To Adjus T CarburetorEngine OIL TillerFuel System CylindersCause ProblemCorrection Problem Cause Handles KEY Part DescriptionKEY Part MAINFRAME, Left SideDescription KEY Part Description MAINFRAME, Right SideStandardhardware - Purchaselocally Transmission KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionTineshield Tine Assembly Decals Label KIT Ownersmanual ENGINE, Briggs & Stratton - Model Number 121432, Type no -E1 55A +++t 110 Gasket SET Carburetor Gasietset Carburetor KIT98A 493280 Screws Idle Speed 690960 Screw, Blower Housing 305B 692557 Sears