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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tiller..
It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to
give you the best possible dependability and performance..
Should you experience any problems you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized Sears
Service Center/Department They 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"°
MODEL
NUMBER 917.295550
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF
PURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE
FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED TO
THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION,.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SER!AL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE Af_D KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS •
HORSEPOWER: 5°0 HP
DISPLACEMENT: t257 cu in..
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 Quarts
Unleaded Regular
OIL : SAE 30W (Above 32°F)
(CAPACITY: 20 oz ) SAE 5W-30 (Below 32°F)
SPARK PLUG : Champion
(GAP: .030") RJI9LM (STD361458)
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-
uct, Contact your nearest Sears store for details..
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
o Read and observe the safety rules,
° Follow aregular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your tiller.
° Follow the instructions under the "Customer
Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's
Manual..
LiMiTED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER
For one year from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Ti!ler is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to
the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears wil! repair free of charge any defect in
material or workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:
° Expendable items whichbecome worn during normal use, such as tines, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts,.
o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to
maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual,
° If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty applies for only 30 days from the
date of purchase,
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN TILLER TO THE NEAREST SEARS
SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS
PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179
- IMPORTANT-
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 maintained 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 lawso Federal laws apply on federal lands. Seeyou r Sears Authorized Service Center/Department for spark
arrester. Refer to the Repair Parts section of this manual for part number°
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