Table Of Contents; Safety Rules; Training; Preparation - Craftsman 917.296020 Owner's Manual

SafetyRules .......................................... 2
Warranty................................................ 2
ProductSpecifications ......................... 4
Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 6
Operation............................................... 8
Maintenance........................................ 1 3
Service andAdjustments.....................15
Storage................................................ 19
Troubleshooting ................................... 20
IllustratedParts List............................. 4 2
Sears Service........................ B ack Cover
LIMITEDONEYEAR WARRANTYON CRAFTSMANTILLER
Forone (1) year from date of purchase,when this CraftsmanTiller is maintained,
lubricated,andtuned up accordingto the operatingand maintenanceinstructionsin the
owner'smanual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.
This Warrantydoes not cover:
• Expendableitems which becomeworn during normal use, such as tines, spark plugs,
air cleanersand belts.
• Repairs necessarybecauseof operatorabuse or negligence,includingbent crank-
shafts and the failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscon-
tained in the owner'smanual.
• If this CraftsmanTiller is usedfor commercialor rentalpurposes,this Warrantyapplies
for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.
Warrantyservice is availableby returningthe craftsman powermowerto the nearest
searsservice center/departmentin the united states.This warrantyapplies onlywhile
this product is in use in the united states.
This Warrantygivesyou specificlegal rights, and you may also haveother rights which
vary from state to state.
SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817WA,HOFFMANESTATES,IL 60179 U.S.A.
IMPORTANT:This cutting machineis capableof amputatinghands and feet and throw-
ing objects.Failureto observe the followingsafety instructionscould result in serious
injury or death.
TRAINING
• Read the Owner'sManualcarefully.Be
thoroughlyfamiliar with the controlsand
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.