Table Of Contents; Warranty; Safety Rules; Training - Craftsman 917.293470 Owner's Manual

Safety Rules ......................................... 2
Warranty ............................................... 2
Product Specifications .......................... 4
Assembly.............................................. 5
Operation.............................................. 8
Maintenance Schedule ...................... 13
Maintenance....................................... 13
Service and Adjustments .................... 15
Storage ............................................... 19
Troubleshooting................................. 20
IllustratedParts List ............................ 42
Pads Ordering ..................... Back Cover
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER
Forone (t) year from date of pumhase, when this CraftsmanTiller is maintained,
lubricated,and tuned up accordingto the operatingand maintenanceinstructions in
the owne¢s manual,Sears will repairfree of charge any defectin matedal or workman-
ship.
ThisWarranty does not cover:.
• Expandableitemswhichbecome wornduring normaluse, such as tines, spark
plugs,air cleaners and belts.
• Repairs necessary because of operatorabuse or negligence,includingbent
crankshaftsand the failure to maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructions
containedin the owner's manual.
• If this CraftsmanTilleris used for commercialor rentalpurposes,this Warranty
appliesfor onlythirty(30) days from the date of purchase.
Warrantyservice is availableby returningthe craftsmanpower mower to the nearest
seam servicecentar/departmentin the unitedstates.This warrantyapplies only while
thisproductis in use in the united states.
This Warrantygives you specificlegal rights,and you may also have other rightswhich
varyfrom stateto state.
SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES,IL 60179
IMPORTANT: This cuttingmachine is capableof amputatinghandsand feet and
throwingobjects.Failureto observe the following safety instructions could resultin
serious injuryor death.
TRAINING
• Read the Owner'sManual carefully.Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the equipment.
Know how to stop the unitand disen-
gage the controlsquickly.
• Never allow childrento operate the
equipment. Never allowadults to
operate the equipmentwithoutproper
instruction.
• Keep the area of operationclear of all
persons, padiculadysmall children,
and pats.
PREPARATION
• Thoroughlyinspectthe area where the
equipmentis to be used and remove all
foreign objects.
• Disengageall clutchesand shift into
neutral before startingthe engine
(motor).
• Do not operate the equipment without
wearing adequate outer garments.
Wear footwear that willimprovetooting
on slipperysurfaces.
• Handle fuel withcare; it is highly
flammable.
• Use an approvedfuel container.
• Never add fuel to a runningengine or
hot engine.
• Fill fuel tank outdoorswithextreme
care. Never fillfuel tank indoors.
• Replace gasoline cap securelyand
clean up spilledfuel before restarting.
• Use extensioncordsand receptacles
as specifiedby the manufacturerfor all
unitswith electricdrive motorsor
electricstartingmotors.
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