__CoverKnob

Cover

Precleaner __------

Cartridge

Stud J_

Base

COOLING SYSTEM

Your engine is air cooled. For proper en- gine performance and long life keep your engine clean.

•Clean air screen frequently using a stiff- bristled brush.

•Keep cylinder fins, levers, and linkage free of dirt and chaff.

Housing

Air Screen

Muffler

_kCAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug.

TILLER

TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT

Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil.

1.First loosen handle lock lever.

2.Handle can be positioned at different settings between "HIGH" and "LOW" positions.

3.Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting.

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.

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 "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 4 of this manual.

TRANSMISSION

Once a season, lubricate the right hand gear case grease fitting with 1 oz. of EP #1 grease.

CLEANING

Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot. We do not rec- ommend 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, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with auto- motive type wax.

(High) Position

Handle Lock Lever

Handle (Low)

Position

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917.29604 specifications

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