Craftsman 917-299751 Tiller User Manual


 
CONGRATULATIONSonyourpurchaseofaSearsTiIler,.
It hasbeendesigned,engineeredandmanufacturedto
giveyouthebestpossibledependabilityandperformance.
Shouldyouexperienceanyproblemsyoucannoteasily
remedy,pleasecontactyournearestauthorizedSears
ServiceCenter/DepartmentoTheyhavecompetent,well-
trainedtechniciansandthepropertools 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 917.299751
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 tN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 5.0 HP
DISPLACEMENT: 12o57cur in.
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 QUARTS
(UNLEADED)
OIL (20 OZ CAPACITY): SAE 30W
(SAE t0W 30)
SPARK PLUG (GAP °030 IN.): Champion
RJ19LM
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A SearsMaintenanceAgreement isavailable on thisprod-
ucL Contact yournearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and observe the safety rules.
Follow a regular schedule inmaintaining, caringfor and
using your tiller.
. Follow the instructions under the "Customer
Responsibilities" and"Storage" sections of thisOwner's
Manual.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER
For one year fromdate 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 instructionscontained in the owner's manual..
Ifthis 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 youspecific legalrights, and you may also have other rights whichvary from state to state°
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO_,D/731CR-W SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, 1L 60684
- IMPORTANT.
This unit isequipped with an internalcombustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
brush.covered or grass covered land unless theengine's exhaust system isequippedwith aspark arrester meeting applicable
local or state laws (if any)° If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintainedin effective working order by the operaton
Inthe state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states
may have similar lawso Federal tawsapply on federal lands. See your Sears Authorized Service Center for spark arresten
Refer to the Repair Parts section of this manual for part number.
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