Craftsman 917.292403 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual£RAFTSMAN5.5 HP26 INCH TINE WIDTHFRONT TINE TILLERWITH REVERSEModel No.917.292403• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Espa_o

PlugControlControlRecoilBREAKING IN YOUR TILLERBreak-in your belt(s), pulleys and tinecontrol before you actually begin tilling.• Start engine, tip ti

MAINTENANCESCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICECheck EngineOil Level I_ V'Change Engine Oil 1_1.2Oil Pivot Points If #v'v&apo

Disconnect spark plug wire beforeperforming any maintenance (exceptcarburetor adjustment) to preventaccidental starting of engine.Prevent fires! Keep

Cylinder FinsMuffler_ Blower_ Housing___ Air ScreenMUFFLERDo not operate tiller without muffler. Donot tamper with exhaust system. Dam-aged mufflers o

NOTE: When reassembling outer tines,be sure right tine assembly (marked "R")and left tine assembly (marked "L") aremounted to corr

• Wrap V-belt around reverse idler pulleyand reassemble idler to idler arm.Tighten securely. Be sure belt is be-tween reverse idler pulley and idlerar

Immediately prepare your tiller for storageat the end of the season or if the unit willnot be used for 30 days or more.ACAUTION: Never store the tille

PROBLEMWill not startHard to startLoss of powerCAUSE1. Out of fuel.2. Engine not "CHOKED"properly.3. Engine flooded.4. Dirty air cleaner.5.

PROBLEMEngine overheatsExcessivebounce/difficulthandlingSoil balls uporclumpsEngine runs buttiller won't moveEngine runs butlabors whentillingCAU

HANDLES35TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292403381742291336141223KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1369933 11(_332X12 9800012913 STD53310714 110514X17 106932X18 3066J19 15

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TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292403BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY\lO1112142423213218KEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 166013 Assembly, Brac

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292403WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY137691617 19 2o201Q17KEY PARTNO. NO.1 9194R2 747605203 STD5231074 STD5410315 STD551131

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292403TINE ASSEMBLY662/226KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1569342 STD6240083 156932DESCRIPTIONTine, Outer, R.H.Retainer SpdngTine, Inner,

TRANSMISSIONTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.29240320\13KEY PARTNO. NO.I 747605242 STD5237323 STD5510375 s'rD5414376 £O57R5587 1658358 194839 STD55113

DECALSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2924036KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1630452 1661303 1661314 1376535 120431X6 110719X8 120075X9 162215-- 172051DESCRIPTIONDecat,C

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292403BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER 134202, TYPE NO. 1118-E1741INSTRUCTION MANUALj 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292403BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-oMODELNUMBER134202,TYPENO.1118oE14354344322O2111 I 203127127A187256542216 _22245

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292403BR|GGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 134202, TYPE NO. 1118-E133420O37 304307121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT_191/1

TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.292403BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER 134202, TYPE NO, 1118-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. N

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292403BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER 134202, TYPE NO. 1118-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DE

• Use extension cords and receptaclesas specified by the manufacturer for allunits with electric drive motors orelectric starting motors.• Never attem

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 3 QUARTSCAPACITY: UNLEADEDREGULAROtL (APt-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30(ABOVE 32°F)CAPACITY: 20 OZ.) SAE 5W-30(BELOW 32°F)SPARK PLU

Your new tiller has been assembled at thefactory with exception of those parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes. Toensure safe and proper operati

UNPACK CARTON_1_CAUTION: Be careful of exposedstaples when handling or disposing ofcartoning material.IMPORTANT When unpacking andassembling tiller, b

KNOW YOUR TILLERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TILLER.Compare the iltustrations with your tiller to familiarize y

The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes,which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or ey

BEFORE STARTING ENGINEIMPORTANT: Be very careful not to allowdirt to enter the engine when checking oradding oil or fuel. Use clean oil and fueland st