Craftsman 917.29249 owner manual Ioo--ooWl, Washer, Tine Shield Nut

NARROW	TILLING/CULTIVATING -	NOTE: If "ON" position check required
12-3/4" PATH		adjustment, recheck "OFF" position
• Remove	outer tines.	adjustment to insure tines do not rotate
		when control is "OFF" (up).
		i Tine Control"OFP

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Inner Tines On

NOTE: When reassemblin outer tines, be sure right fine assembl'' (marked "R")

and left tine assembly (marked %") are mounted to correct side of tine shaft.

TINE OPERATION CHECK

AWARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent starting while checking tine operation.

For proper tine operation, forward tine

control lever must be against control body and all slack removed from inner wire of control cable when control is in the "OFF"

(up) position.

If lever and cable are loose, loosen cable clip at lower end of cable. Pull up on cable to remove slack, without extending spring on end of cable, and retighten cable clip.

FINAL CHECK "OFF" POSITION

1.With tine control "OFP (up), push down on handle to raise tines off the

ground.

2.Slowly pull recoil starter handle while

observing tines. Tines should not rotate.

3.If tines rotate, inner wire of control

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	"ON_ Position

Cable Clip._..__. i i Tin_._ntrol Cable

TO REMOVE BELT GUARD

I.Remove two (2) cap nuts and wash- ers from side of belt guard.

2.Loosen (do not remove) tine shield nut on underside of tine shield.

3.Pull belt guard out and away from unit.

4.Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. Be sure slot in

bottom of belt guard is under head of fine shield bolt and all nuts are

tightened securely.

_-_	_ Cap Nuts and
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cable is too tight which is extending lower spdng and engaging tines. Loosen cable clip and push down on cable only enough to relieve spring tension. Tighten cable clip.

4.Recheck in "OFF" position and adjust if necessary.

FINAL CHECK "ON" POSITION

5.With tine control "ON" (held down to handle) push down on handle to raise tines off the ground.

6.Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines. Tines should rotate forward.

7.If tines do not rotate, inner wire of control cable is too loose. Loosen

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	_Belt	Guard

TO REPLACE V-BELTS

Replace V-belts if they have stretched considerably or if they show cracks or frayed edges. There are two (2) V-belts - forward (inside) and reverse (outside).

1.Belt guard must be removed to service belts. See "TO REMOVE BELT GUARD" in this section of manual.

NOTE: Observe carefully routing of both belts and location of all belt guides before removing belts.

cable clip and pull cable up to remove slack and retighten clip.

8. Recheck in "ON" position and adjust if

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BELT REMOVAL

2.Remove reverse idler pulley from idler arm,