Craftsman 917.295651 Before Starting Engine, Turning, Outer Side Shields See Fig, To Transport

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OPERATmON

TURNING

•Release the drive control bar.

o Move throttle control to "SLOW" position.

oPlace shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position+ Tines will not turn.

oLift handle to raise tines out of ground.

°Swingthe handle in the opposite direction you wish to turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from tines°

When you have completed your turn-around,release the drive control bar and lower handle. Place shift lever

in "T" (till) position and move throttle control to desired speed.. To begin tilling, hold drive control bar against the handle.

°Engine oil should be to point of overflowing+ For approx!mate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICA- TIONS on page 3 of this manual All oil must meet A+P.I. Service Classification SF or SG+

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

oTo change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili- ties section in this manual.

OIL

OUTER SIDE SHIELDS (See Fig. 11)

The front edges of the outer side shields are slotted so that the shields can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for shallow tilling to protect small plants from being buried. Loosen nut "A" in slot and nut "B'L Move shield to desired position (both sides)+ Retighten nuts.

FILLER

PLUG

PLUG

FIG. 12

TO TRANSPORT

CAUTION: Before lifting or transport- !

ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to i cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain

gasoline from fuel tank.

AROUND THE YARD

°Release the depth stake pin.. Move the depth stake down to the top hole for transporting the tiller_ Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position_ This prevents tines from scuffing the ground..

•Place shift 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 Ieakage+

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

tN APPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12)

•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.

ADD GASOLINE

oFill 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 TEMPERATURES

BELOW 32°F (0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN, WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor- age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run untit the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage section of this manual for additionat information. Never use engine orcarburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

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of fuel tank to prevent spills and to

i_ allowCAUTION:for fuelFillexpansionto within. 112inchIf gasolineof topis

accidentally spilled, move machine away from area of spill. Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared.

Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gaso- line near an open flame,

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