Craftsman 917.2922 owner manual Tiller, Transmission, Cleaning

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MUFFLER

Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and re- place if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection. Replace if dam- aged.

_kCAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug.

TILLER

TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT

Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height, Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle

height will be different when tiller digs into soil

o If a higher handle height is desired, loosen the four nuts securing handle panel to engine brackets,

°Slide handle panel to desired location.

• Tighten the four nuts securely.

Brackets

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ts (Also 2 on tiller)

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SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling season or after every 50 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug

type and gap setting is shown in "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 4 of this manual

TRANSMISSION

Your transmission is sealed and will only require lubricationif it is serviced.

CLEANING

o Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. of all foreign matter,

*Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

o Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax,

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your unit unless the muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

TINE ARRANGEMENT

Your outer tines can be assembled in sev- eral different ways to suit your tilling or cul- tivating needs°

,_CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear

gloves or other protection when handling tines,

NORMAL TILLING - 17" PATH

o Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to holes "B" in tine shaft.

MID-WIDTH TILLING - 15" PATH

o Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to holes "C" in tine shaft.

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Contents Sears Craftsman Help Line Front Fine TillerSEARS, Roebuckand CO., D/817WA, Hoffman ESTATES, IL Training Limited ONE Year Warranty on Craftsman TillerOperation Maintenance and StorageMaintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsTiller Maintenance Customer ResponsibilitiesOperators Position Tools Required for AssemblyHandle Height Unpack Carton & Install HAN DLETilling Width Tine OperationMeets Ansi Safety Requirements Forward Tine OperationTilling Breaking in Your Tiller ADD GasolineStart Engine Tilling Hints CultivatingGround To slow down the tiller, press down on handles Schedule Maintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Engine AIR CleanerCooling System LubricationTiller CleaningTransmission Remove inner tines Narrow Cultivating 12-1/2 PathEdging 9-5/8 Path To Remove Belt GuardStart engine and allow to warm for five minute Cylinders Engine OILFuel System OtherCause ProblemImproper gap Hard to startDirty engine ProblemCorrection Handle Assembly Repair Parts73680500 74760524Belt Guard and Pulley Assembly KEY Part Description NO. no Wheel and Depth Stake AssemblyKEY Part Description Tine Assembly Tiller - Model Number 163165 DecalsDecal, Logo 635 Repair Parts 181 190A 88394862 9438794736 94904Locknut,Muffler Description KEY PartPage Page Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio =orthe repair or replacement parts you needPara pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio