Craftsman 917986961 rear-tine tiller

User Manual - Page 6

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Your new tiller has been assembled at the
factory with the exception of those parts
left unassembled for shipping purposes.
To ensure safe and proper operation of
your tiller all parts and hardware you as-
semble must be tightened securely. Use
the correct tools as necessary to insure
proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) Utility knife
(1) Wire cutter
(1) Tire pressure gauge
(1) Screwdriver
(1) Pair of pliers
(1) 9/16" wrench
OPERATOR'S POSITION
When right or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means when you are in the
operating position (standing behind tiller
handles).
LEFT RIGHT
FRONT
OPERATOR'S
POSITION
IMPORTANT: When unpacking and
assembling tiller, be careful of exposed
staples when handling or disposing of
cartoning material.
1. While holding handle assembly, cut
cable ties securing handle assembly to
top frame. Let handle assembly rest on
tiller.
2. Remove top frame of carton.
3. Slowly ease handle assembly up and
place on top of carton.
4. Cut down right hand front and right
hand rear corners of carton, lay side
carton wall down.
5. Remove packing material from handle
assembly.
6. Separate shift rod from handle assem-
bly.
UNPACKING CARTON
,_CAUTION: Be careful of exposed
staples when handling or disposing of
cartoning material.
Shift Rod
Handle
Assembly
6
INSTALL HANDLE
.
Insert one handle lock (with teeth fac-
ing outward) in gearcase notch. (Ap-
ply grease on smooth side of handle
lock to aid in keeping lock in place
until handle assembly is lowered into
position.)
VIEWED FROM R.H. SIDE OF TILLER
Handle Assembly
Gearcase Notch
Handle Lock
.
Grasp handle assembly. Hold in "up"
position. Be sure handle lock remains
in gearcase notch. Slide handle as-
sembly into position.
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