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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 uniL
P}ease read and retain this manual The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
MODEL
NUMBER 917.295651
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 SERIAL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 50 HP
DISPLACEMENT: 12_57cu, in
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 4 Quarts
Unleaded Regular
OIL (APFSF/SG) : SAE 30 (Above 32"F)
(CAPACITY: 20 oz,) SAE 5W-30 (Below 32°F)
SPARK PLUG : Champion
(GAP: _030") RJ19LM (STD361458)
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-
uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details,
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Read and observe the safety rules_
o Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your tiller..
. Follow the instructions under the "Customer
Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's
Manual..
IMPORTANT," THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGtNE 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, tT 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 LAWS. FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON FEDERAL LANDS.
SEE YOUR SEARS AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT FOR SPARKARRESTER REFER TO THE REPAIR
PARTS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL FOR PART NUMBER
LiMiTED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER
For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to
the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in
material or workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:
. Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as tines, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts.
• 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