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Craftsman 917.29149 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
FRONT TINE TILLER
5.5 HP
24 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.29149
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
en gine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/crafts man

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  • Page 1 Before you start the en gine, read and understand this Owner’s Manual. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/crafts man...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For one (1) year from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller is main tained, lu bri cat ed, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the own er’s manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or work man ship. This Warranty does not cover: •...

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES • Use extension cords and receptacles • Do not overload the machine capacity as specifi ed by the manufacturer for all by attempting to till too deep at too fast units with electric drive motors or elec- a rate. tric starting motors.

  • Page 4: Product Specifi Cations

    Congratulations on making a smart pur- CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase chase. Your new Craftsman® product is of a Sears Tiller. It has been designed, designed and manufactured for years of en gi neered and manu fac tured to give you dependable operation.
  • Page 5 AC CES SO RIES These accessories were available when the tiller was produced. They are also avail able at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your tiller. ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER...

  • Page 6: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the locations of var- i ous controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Forward Tine Control Choke Control...
  • Page 8 The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 9 4. Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then TO START ENGINE re-level. CAUTION: Keep tine control in “OFF” 5. With engine level, refi ll to point of over- po si tion when starting engine. fl ow ing if nec es sary. Re place oil fi ller When starting engine for the fi...
  • Page 10 BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER • You will fi nd tilling much easier if you leave a row untilled between passes. Break-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine con- Then go back between tilled rows There trol before you actually begin tilling. are two reasons for doing this.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
  • Page 12 5. Refi ll engine with oil. See “FILL CAUTION:Disconnect spark plug EN GINE WITH OIL ” in the Operation wire before performing any maintenance sec tion of this manual. (except car bu re tor ad just ment) to prevent accidental start ing of engine. Prevent fi...
  • Page 13 COOLING SYSTEM SPARK PLUG Your engine is air cooled. For proper en- Replace spark plugs at the beginning of gine performance and long life keep your each tilling sea son or after every 50 hours engine clean. of use, whichever comes fi rst. Spark plug •...

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire MID-WIDTH TILLING - 22" PATH from spark plug and place wire where it • Assemble holes “A” in tine hubs to holes can not come into contact with plug. “C” in tine shaft. TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT Factory assembly has provided lowest...
  • Page 15 If you think the en gine-governed high speed needs ad just ing, contact your nearest sears or Screw other qualifi ed service center which has the proper equip ment and ex pe ri ence to...

  • Page 16: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable at the end of the season or if the unit will al ter na tive in minimizing the formation of not be used for 30 days or more. fuel gum deposits during stor age.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” 2. See “TO START ENGINE”...
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine 1. Low oil level/dirty oil. 1. Check oil level/change oil. overheats 2. Dirty engine air screen. 2. Clean engine air screen.
  • Page 20 Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anytime, day or night (U.S.A. only) www.sears.com To purchase a protection agreement (U.S.A.) or maintenance agreement (Canada) on a product serviced by Sears: 1-800-827-6655 1-800-361-6665 (U.S.A.) (Canada) Para pedir servicio de reparación Au Canada pour service en français:...

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