Craftsman 917.291480 Manuel du propriétaire

Owner’s ManualFRONT TINE TILLER5.5 HP24 Inch Tine WidthModel No.917.29149This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previo

10BREAKING IN YOUR TILLERBreak-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine con- trol before you actually begin tilling.• Start engine, tip tines off ground by

11MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCESCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICECheck Engine Oil LevelChange Engine OilOil Pivot PointsInspect Air ScreenIn

12Oil Drain PlugOil Filler PlugOil LevelAir Cleaner ScrewCoverAir Clean er Car tridge CAUTION:Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any mainten

13MUFFLERDo not operate tiller without muffl er. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Dam- aged muffl ers or spark arresters could cre ate a fi re hazard.

14SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSNuts(Also 2 on Left Side of TillerHandle PanelEngine BracketsTO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHTFactory assembly has provided lowest han

15Belt GuideBelt GuideEngine PulleyIdler PulleyV-BeltTransmissionPulleyENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and s

16STORAGEImmediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.Warning: Never store

17Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKE

18Engine 1. Low oil level/dirty oil. 1. Check oil level/change oil. overheats 2. Dirty engine air

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2TABLE OF CONTENTSWarranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 2Product Specifi c

197367 02.15.05 TR Printed in U.S.A.02410Para pedir servicio de reparacióna domicilio, y para ordenar piezas:1-888-SU-HOG

3SAFETY RULES• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.• Never operate the machine at high speeds o

4Gasoline 3 Qts Capacity: Unleaded Reg u larOil(API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Capacity: 20 oz.) (Abov

5(2) Flange Locknuts 5/16-18 UNC(2) Lock Washer 5/16(2) Hex Nut 5/16-18(2) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4(2) Carriage Bolts 5/16-18 UNC x 2-1/2CONTENTS

6UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta-ples when handling or disposing of carton-ing material.IMPORTANT: When unpackin

7CHOKE CONTROL - Used when start ing a cold engine.DEPTH STAKE - Controls forward speed and the depth at which tiller will dig.FORWARD TINE CONTROL -

8engine_art_71Throttle ControlChoke Controldepth_stake_4Hairpin Clip and Clevis PinDepth StakeStake SpringWheelThe operation of any tiller can result

9engine_art_71Oil LevelOil Filler PlugChoke Con trolSpark PlugRecoil StarterThrottle Control4. Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then re-level.5. W