Craftsman 917293321 6.5-hp rear-tine tiller

User Manual - Page 16

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_Cover Knob
Cover_
_ Cartridge
Precleaner _
Stu6 _
Base _
COOLING SYSTEM
Your engine is air cooled. For proper
engine 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.
Blower
Muffler
Screen
A_.CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
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. If 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 "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
Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. of all
foreign matter.
Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
Protect painted surfaces with automo-
tive 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 life.
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.
First loosen handle lock lever.(Do not
loosen too much or handle locks may
fall out.)
Handle can be positioned at different
settings between "HIGH" and "LOW"
positions.
Retighten handle lock lever securely
after adjusting.
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_ i _Handle (High) Position
_ !i, Handle Lock Lever
(Low)
Position
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