Product Specifications; Spark Arrester; Spark Plug Gap; Maintenance - Craftsman 917.295450 Owner's Manual

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tiller°
It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to
give you the best possible dependability and performance.,
Should you experience any problems you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized Sears
Service Center/Department.. We have competent, welt-
trained technicians and the proper tools to service or 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'L
MODEL
NUMBER 917.295450
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF
PURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE
FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED TO
THE RIGHT HAND ENGINE BRACKET°
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE°
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: &0 HP
DISPLACEMENT: 12o57 cu, in..
GASOLINECAPACITY: 3 Quarts
Unleaded Regular
OIL (API-SF/SG): SAE 30 (Above 32°F)
(CAPACITY:20 oz.) SAE 5W_30(Below 32°F)
SPARK PLUG : Champion RJ19LM
(GAP: ,030") (STD361458)
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-
uct, Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
o Read and observe the safety rules,.
• Followa regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your tiller,
• Follow the instructions under the "Customer
Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's
Manual
IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED ON
OR NEAR ANY UNIMPROVED FOREST-COVERED, BRUSH-COVERED OR GRASS COVERED LAND UNI.ESS THE
ENGINE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRESTER MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL OR STATE
LAWS (IF ANY).. IF A SPARK ARRESTER IS USED, IT SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN EFFECTIVE WORKING ORDER BY
THE OPERATOR..
IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THE ABOVE tS REQUIRED BY LAW (SECTION 4442 OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE). OTHER STATES MAY HAVE SIMILAR LAWS. FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON FEDERAL LANDS.
SEE YOUR SEARS AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR SPARK ARRESTER. REFER TO THE REPAIR PARTS
SECTION OF THIS MANUAL FOR PART NUMBER.
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 matedal 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 equipment according to the instructions contained 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 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 rights which vary from state to staten
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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