Craftsman 917.293301 Tiller User Manual


 
PRODUCTSPECiFiCATiONS
:I'ORSEPOWER: 5,5 HP
)ISPLACEMENT: 13 CU. lN,
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 4 Quarts
Unleaded Regular
OIL (APFSFiSG/SH): SAE 30
(Above 32°F)
(CAPACITY: 20 ozo) SAE 5W-30
(Below 32°F)
SPARK PLUG : Champion RJ19LM
(GAP: .030")
Congratulations on your purchase of a
Craftsman Tiller. It has been designed, en-
gineered and manufactured to give you the
best possible dependability and perform-
ance.
Should you experience any problems you
cannot easily remedy, please contact your
nearest authorized Sears Service
Center/Departrnent. We have competent,
well-trained technicians and the proper
tools to service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual, The
instructions will enable you to assemble
and maintain your tiller properly° Always
observe the "SAFETY RULES".
Your new tiller has been assembled at the
factory with exception of those parts left
unassernbled for shipping purposes. To
ensure safe and proper operation of your
tiller all parts and hardware you assemble
must be tightened securely. Use the cor-
rect tools as necessary to insure proper
tightness.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail-
able on this product. Contact your nearest
Sears store for details°
CUSTOMER REESPONSgBILITllES
o Read and observe the safety rules.
o Follow a regular schedule in maintain-
ing, caring for and using your tiller:
o Follow the instructions under the
"Customer Responsibilities" and "Stor-
age" sections of this Owner's Manual.
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an
internal combustion engine and should not
be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any), If a
spark arrester is used, it should be main-
tained in effective working order by the
operator.
In the state of California the above is
required by law (Section 4442 of the
California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal
laws apply on federal lands. See your
Sears Authorized Service Center for spark
arrester. Refer to the Repair Parts section
of this manual for part number.
These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also avail-
able at most Sears Retail outlets and Service Centers. Most Sears Stores can order
repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller:
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