Craftsman 917299061 900 Series 14 Inch Tine Width Rear Tile Tiller

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The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vi-
sion safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before
adding fuel and oil or attempting to start
engine.
STOPPING
TINES
1. Release drive control bar to stop
movement.
2. Move shift lever to "N" (neutral) position.
ENGINE
2. Move throttle control to "SLOW" posi-
tion and allow the engine to run slowly
for cool down.
3. Turn the engine switch to the "OFF"
Position.
4. Turn the fuel valve lever to the "OFF"
Position.
NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT: To stop engine in an emer-
gency, turn the engine switch to the OFF
position.
Drive Control Bar
"ENGAGED"
Shift Lever
Drive Control Bar
"DISENGAGED"
Position
Throttle
Control
Engine Fuel
Switch Valve
Throttle
Control
TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL
DRIVE
Always release drive control bar before
moving shift lever into another position.
Tine movement is achieved by moving
shift lever to (_) till position and engag-
ing drive control bar.
FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY/TINES
STOPPED
Release drive control bar and move shift
lever indicator to "F" (forward) position.
Engage drive control bar and tiller will
move forward,
REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES
STOPPED
1. DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND
TILLER.
2. Release the drive control bar.
3. Move throttle control to "SLOW" posi-
tion.
4. Move shift lever indicator to "R" (re-
verse) position.
5. Hold drive control bar against the
handle to start tiller movement.
HARD TO SHIFT GEARS
Briefly engage drive control bar and
release or rock tiller forward and back-
ward until are able to shift gears.
DEPTH STAKE
The depth stake can be raised or lowered
to allow you more versatile tilling and cul-
tivating, or to more easily transport your
tiller.
Shallowest Tilling -...._
(Cultivating)
Deeptest Tilling_
Depth Stake ---------
-- Transport Position
Fuel
Valve
Engine
Switch
TILLING
1. Release depth stake pin. Pull the
depth stake up for increased tilling
depth. Place depth stake pin in hole of
depth stake to lock in position.
2. Place shift lever indicator in till position.
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