Table Of Contents; Safety Rules - Craftsman 917.296010 Owner's Manual

Warranty................................................ 2
SafetyRules .......................................... 2
ProductSpecifications........................... 4
Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 5
Operation............................................... 7
MaintenanceSchedule........................11
Manintenance...................................... 1 1
Serviceand Adjustments.....................14
Storage................................................ 16
Troubleshooting................................... 1 7
IllustratedParts List ............................. 3 6
Sears Service........................ B ack Cover
LIMITEDONEYEAR WARRANTYON CRAFTSMANTILLER
For one (1) year from date of purchase,when this CraftsmanTiller is maintained,
lubricated,and tuned 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.
• Repairsnecessary becauseof operator abuse 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 Warrantyap-
plies for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.
Warranty serviceis availableby returningthe craftsmanpower mowerto the nearest
sears servicecenter/departmentin the united states.This warrantyappliesonly while
this productis in use in the united states.
This Warrantygives you specificlegal rights, and you may also haveother rights which
vary from stateto state.
SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817WA,HOFFMANESTATES,IL 60179 U.S.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 (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.