Table Of Contents; Safety Rules; Training; Preparation - Craftsman 917.297041 Owner's Manual

Warranty .................................................. 2
Safety Rules ..................................................... 2
Product Specifications .......................... 4
AssemblylPre-Operation ........................ 6
Operation ................................................. 8
Maintenance Schedule ......................... 14
Maintenance .......................................... 14
Service and Adjustments .......................... 16
Storage ................................................. 20
Troubleshooting ...................................... 21
t!iustrated Parts List ............................................. 44
Sears Service ........................... Back Cover
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER
For two (2) 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 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 Warranb/gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state_
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D!817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 UoS_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 (rec-
to0.
• 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.
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ENGINE, BF
OR MODEL
KEY PART
NO. NO,
365 699484
383 19374s
415 693463
425 692583
427 694255
445 491588s
455 692591
456 692299
459 281505s
504 694254
505 691251
552 692346
562 691112
592 69080O
597 691696
60I 791850
608 693394
613 791972
615 692576
616 692547
619 699230
621 692310
632 693406
633 693867f
633A 6913211
635 692076
663 699206
668 694257
676 393757
677 690661
689 691855
692 690572
718 690959
741 695087
742 692564
746 692566
773 694258
830 694544
832 693583
836 699203
836A 699632
851 493880s
868 692044
883 691893
914 699481