Sears Craftsman 917.299852 Owner's Manual page 3

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchaseof a Sears Tiller.
It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to
give you the best possible dependabilityand 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 propertootsto serviceor 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 917.299852
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 SPECIRCATIONS
HORSEPOWER, 5.0 ,P
DISPLACEMENT: 12.57cu. in.
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 Quarts :
UnleadedRegular
OIL : SAE 30W (Above32°F)
(CAPACITY: 20 oz.) SAE 5W-30 (Below32°F)
SPARKPLUG: Champion
(GAP: .030") RJ19LM
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement isavailable on this prod-
uct. Contactyour nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
° Followa regularschedulein maintaining, caring for and
usingyour tiller.
° Follow the instructions under the "Customer
Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections ofthis Owner's
Manual.
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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 equipmentaccordingto the instructions contained in the owner's manual.
• If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercialor rental purposes,this Warranty applies for only 30 days from the
date of purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE tS 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 rightswhich vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60179
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- IMPORTANT-
This unitis equipped with an internalcombustionengine and shouldnot be used on or near any unimprovedforest-covered,
brush-covered or grass covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state taws (if any). if a spark attester is used, itshould be maintained in effective working order by the
operator. : i :
In the state of Californiathe above is required by law (Section 4442 ofthe California Public Resources Code). Other states
may have similar laws. Federal lawsapply on federal lands. See your Sears Authorized Service Center for spark arrester.
Refer to the Repair Parts section of this manual for part number.
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