UNPACKING CARTON

_CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta- ples when handling or disposing of carton- ing 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. Let handle assembly rest on tiller.

Remove top frame of carton.

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 assem- bly.

Shift Rod

Assembly

INSTALL HANDLE

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.)

VIEWED FROM R.H. SIDE OF TILLER

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/ Handle Lock

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

Rotate handle assembly down. Insert rear carriage bolt first, with head of bolt o-n L.H. side of tiller and loosely assem- ble Iocknut.

Loosen Handle Lock

Lever to Move

Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten.

Cut down remaining comers of carton and lay panels flat.

Lower the handle assembly. Tighten nut. on carriage bolt so handle moves with some resistance. This will allow for eas_ ier adjustment.

Place flat washer on threaded end of handle lock lever.

Insert handle lock lever through handle base and gearcase, Screw in handle lock lever just enough to hold lever in place.

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

*Raise handle assembly to highest posi- tion and securely tighten handle lock lever by rotating clockwise. Leaving

handle assembly in highest position will make it easier to connect shift rod.

Handle Lock Flat Washer

Gearcase

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Rear Cadddge

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Pivot Bolt

Handle Base

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917.29331 specifications

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