Table Of Contents; Safety Rules - Craftsman 917.292380 Owner's Manual

Warranty ................................ ................. 2
Safety Rules ........................................... 2
Product Specifications .. ......................... 4
Assembly ................................................ 6
Operation ......................................... 3 & 7
Maintenance ............. L...; ...................... 11
Service aqd Adjustments ...................... 13
Storage .......................................... 3 & 16
Troubleshooting .................................... 17
Illustrated Parts List .............................. 37
Parts Ordering ....................... Back Cover
LIMITED ONE YEAR .WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER
For one (1) yearifrom date of purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller is maintained, lubri-
cated, 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 crank-
shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-
tained in the owner's manual.
• If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty
applies for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.
Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower 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, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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 oper-
ate the equipment without proper
instruction.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children, and
pets.
PREPARATION 'f
• 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 (fno-
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.
• Use extension cords and receptacles as
specified by the manufacturer for all
units with electric ddve motors or elec-
tric starting motors.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments
while thelengine (motor) is running
(except where specifically recommend-
ed by manufacturer).
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