Craftsman 917.295651 manual BaLUTmES, Cleaning, Tiller, Spark Plug, Tire Care

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CUSTOMER

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 replace if necessary, tf your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection,, Replace if damaged,,

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 "PRODUCT SPECI- FICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual

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BaLUTmES

TRANSMISSION

Your transmission is sealed and will only require lubrication if serviced,,

CLEANING

=Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc.. of all foreign matter°

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of allgasoline, oil, etc.

-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 Iife..

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SERVICE	AND ADJU	ENTS
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CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
contact with plug,	plug and place wire where it cannot come into		!

TILLER

TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 20)

Select handle height best suited for your tilting conditions,= Handle height will be different when tiiler digs into soil,

. First loosen handle lock lever,

TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 21)

oPlace blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping.

. Remove outer side shield by removing nuts"A" and "B".

oRemove inner side shield by removing nuts "C" and

oHandle can be positioned at different settings between "HIGH" and "LOW" positions,

°Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting,,

oRemove hairpin clip and clevis pin from wheel,. o Remove wheel and tire,

°Repair tire and reassemble.

	HANDLE (HIGH	CLEVIS
'	POSITION)
J	HANDLE
_.	LOCK

HANDLE (LOW

POSITION)

		HAIRPIN
		CLIP
	FIG. 20	NUT "A"
		F	INNER SIDE
TIRE	CARE
			SHIELD
	i . I,HI IIIHPlII,I..		OUTER
		NUT "B'"	SIDE
I _k	CAUTION: When mounting tires, un-
			SHIELD

I	_	less beads are seated, overinflation	!	FIG. 21
I	_	can cause an explosion,
o	Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure,, if tire pressures
	are not equal, tiller will pull to one side.
	Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage
	rubber		15