Unpacking Instructions; Assembly & Set-Up - Craftsman CMXGVAM1144036 Manual De Instrucciones

NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several garden tiller models. The tiller depicted
may differ from yours.
To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not start the engine
until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand
the safety and operating instructions in this manual.
Recommended Tools for Assembly
• Two 1⁄2" open-end wrenches
• Block of wood (to support tiller when removing wheels)
• Tire pressure gauge
• Clean oil funnel
• Motor oil. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for oil specifications and
quantity required.
Assembly

Unpacking Instructions

NOTE: While unpacking, do not severely bend any of the control cables.
1. The tiller is heavy, do not attempt to remove it from the shipping platform
until instructed to do so in these Assembly steps.
2. Remove any packaging material from the carton. Remove any staples from
the bottom of the carton and remove the carton from the shipping platform.
3. Remove all loose parts from the carton. Check that you have the items listed
in the Contents of Carton list (contact your local dealer or the factory if items are missing or damaged).
Handle
NOTE: All references to the right or left side of the tiller are from the operator's position.
1. Remove two hex screws (5⁄16-18 x 1.50), two flange lock nuts (5⁄16-18),
carriage bolt (5⁄16-18 x 6.75), belleville washer (.326 x .875 x .145) and knob
(5⁄16-18) from the lower handlebar and support brackets. See Figure 1.
Lower
Handlebar
Hex
Screw
Carriage Bolt
Support Brackets
WARNING
Flange
Hex Screw
Lock
Nuts
Belleville
Washer
Figure 1
ASSEMBLY
2. Using two hex screws and two flange lock nuts, loosely attach the handlebar
support using the upper holes. See Figure 2.
Upper Handle
Handle Support
3. Loosely attach the support brackets to the outside of the handlebar
assembly using the carriage bolt, belleville washer and knob. See Figure 3.
Carriage Bolt
Knob
NOTE: If a support bracket will not move, loosen the attaching hex screws
(5⁄16-18 x .75) and flange lock nuts (5⁄16-18) at the base of the support
brackets.
NOTE: The support brackets must be assembled to the outside of the
handlebar assembly.
6
Hex Screw
Flange Lock Nut
Figure 2
Knob
Belleville
Washer
Figure 3