Craftsman 917.29604 Tiller User Manual


 
Warranty................................................2
SafetyRules..........................................2
ProductSpecifications .........................4
Assembly/Pre-Operation.......................6
Operation...............................................8
MaintenanceSchedule........................14
Maintenance.......................................14
Serviceand Adjustments.....................16
Storage................................................20
Troubleshooting...................................21
IllustratedParts List.............................44
Sears Service........................BackCover
LIMITEDTWOYEARWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANTILLER
Fortwo (2)years from date of purchase,whenthis CraftsmanTiller is maintained,
lubricated,andtuned upaccordingto the operatingand maintenanceinstructionsin the
owner'smanual,Sears will repairfree of chargeany defectin materialor workmanship.
This Warrantydoes notcover:
Expendableitemswhich becomeworn duringnormaluse,such as tines,spark plugs,
air cleanersand belts.
Repairs necessarybecauseof operatorabuseor negligence,includingbent crank-
shafts and the failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscon-
tainedin the owner'smanual.
Ifthis CraftsmanTiller is usedfor commercialor rentalpurposes,this Warrantyapplies
for only thirty (30) daysfrom the date of purchase.
Warrantyservice is availableby returningthe craftsmanpowermowerto the nearest
searsservice center/departmentin the unitedstates.Thiswarrantyapplies onlywhile
this product is in use in the unitedstates.
This Warrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,and you mayalso haveother rights which
vary from state to state.
SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO.,D/817WA,HOFFMANESTATES,IL 60179 U.S.A.
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw-
ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
TRAINING
Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment. Know
how to stop the unit and disengage the
controls quickly.
Never allow children to operate the
equipment. Never allow adults to op-
erate the equipment without proper
instruction.
Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children, and
pets.
PREPARATION
Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all
foreign objects.
Disengage all clutches and shift into
neutral before starting the engine (mo-
tor).
Do not operate the equipment without
wearing adequate outer garments. Wear
footwear that will improve footing on
slippery surfaces.
Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam-
mable.
Use an approved fuel container.
Never add fuel to a running engine or
hot engine.
Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill fuel tank indoors.
Replace gasoline cap securely and
clean up spilled fuel before restarting.