Craftsman 21AB40M1099 Operator's Manual page 11

air filTer
The air filter is a device on the engine air intake that prevents dust and
dirt entering the engine. See Figure 5.
MUffler
Engine exhaust exits the engine via the muffler. See Figure 5.
oil fill caP & DiPSTick
Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill. See
Figure 5.
NOTE: This unit was shipped WITHOUT oil in the engine. Oil is
included in the plastic bag packed with the manual in with the unit.
Add the oil as directed in the Gas & Oil Fill Up section. Check the oil
level before each operation to ensure adequate oil is in the engine.
For further instructions, refer to the steps in the Engine Maintenance
section of this manual.
reVerSe hanDle
The Reverse Handle controls the reverse drive of the wheels and the
tines. See Figure 5.
forWarD clUTch bail & Tine engage-
MenT
The forward clutch bail controls the engagement of the forward drive of
the wheels and tines. See Figure 5.
DePTh regUlaTor leVer
This lever controls the tilling depth of the tines. Pull the lever back and
slide it up or down to engage the notched height. See Figure 5.
hanDlebar heighT aDjUSTMenT
The handlebar height is adjustable to three different settings. In
general, adjust the handlebars so they are at waist level when the tines
are 3-4" in the ground. See Figure 5.
OPERATION
rear Tine ShielD
The rear tine shield protects the operator from flying debris while also
smoothing out freshly tilled soil. See Figure 5.
SiDe ShielD
The side shield is used to maintain clear even rows and may be
adjusted to one of five different positions. See Figure 5.
TineS
Your tiller's tines are a series of hoes arranged on a revolving power-
driven shaft. See Figure 5.
Wheel DriVe PinS
Each wheel is equipped with a wheel drive click pin that secures the
wheel to the wheel shaft. The wheels can be positioned in either a
WHEEL DRIVE or a FREEWHEEL mode. See Figure 5.
oil Drain
Removing the oil drain plug will drain the oil from the engine. See
Figure 5.
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