Muffler

r Fins

Housing

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 are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 4 of this manual.

TRANSMISSION

Your transmission is sealed and will not require lubrication unless serviced.

CLEANING

MUFFLER

Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Dam-

aged mufflers or spark arresters could

create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen as- sembly, remove every 50 hours for clean- ing and inspection. Replace if damaged.

_I, CAUTION: 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.

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

2.Slide handle panel to desired loca- tion.

3.Tighten the four nuts securely.

Engine Brackets

andle Panel Nuts(Also 2

o_llLt:r Side

Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot. We do not

recommend using pressurized water (garden hose, etc.) to clean your unit unless the gasket area around the transmission and the engine muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine will shorten the useful life of your tiller.

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

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oi!, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax.

TINE ARRANGEMENT

Your outer tines can be assembled in

several different ways to suit your tilling or cultivating needs.

_CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear

gloves or other protection when handling tines.

NORMAL TILLING - 26" PATH

•Assemble holes =A" in tine hubs to holes "B" in tine shaft.

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Clevis Pin

Outer

7

HairpinClip

MID-WIDTH TILLING - 24" PATH

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

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917.29249 specifications

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