Craftsman 917.293180 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual£RAFTIMRN3.75 HP14 INCH TINE WIDTHREAR TINE WITH COUNTERROTATING TINES-TILLERModel No.917.293180• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Main

• When you have completed your turn-around, release the drive control barand lower handle. Place shift lever intill position and move throttle control

• Move choke control to full "CHOKE"position. Grasp recoil starter handlewith one hand and grasp tiller handlewith other hand. Pull rope out

CULTIVATINGCultivating is destroying the weedsbetween rows to prevent them fromrobbing nourishment and moisture fromthe p_ants. At the same time, brea

J_f_f l_f _J_JP,L.,,o,,ES 7..",S,OOCOMPLE,E I , ZfZ 'l SERV'CEOATESCheck Engine 0il LevelChange Engine Oil 1_1.2Oil Pivot Points I1_In

_:_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wirebefore performing any maintenance(except carburetor adjustment) to preventaccidental starting of engine.Prevent

BlowerHousingScreenMUFFLERDo not operate tiller without muffler. Donot tamper with exhaust system. Dam-aged mufflers or spark arresters couldcreate a

TO REMOVE BELT GUARDNOTE: For ease of removal, removehairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel.Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch.• Remove two

TINE REPLACEMENT_I,CAUTION: "13nesare sharp. Weargloves or other protection when handlingtines.A badly worn tine causes your tiller towork harder

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement ofthe emission control devices and sys-tems, which are being done at thecustomers expense, may be performedb

Immediately prepare your tiller for storageat the end of the season or if the unit willnot be used for 30 days or more._iLCAUTION" Never store th

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 2Product Sprcifications ...

CAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEMWillnotstartHard to startLoss of power1. Out of fuel.2. Engine not "CHOKED"properly.3. Engine flooded.4. Dirty air cl

CAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEMEngineoverheats1. Low oil level/dirty oil.2. Dirty engine air screen.3. Dirty engine.4. Partially plugged muffler.5. Improper c

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180HANDLES29>15_.2423 21\\KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION2 141406 Grip, Handle3 110673X Grommet, Handle4 127254X Bar, Dr

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE31/3635311630283231524KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO,1 STD541431 "Nut, Keps, F

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE15KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION5 102332X Bracket, Reinforcment6 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/

TRANSMISSIONTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180242511654KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1703542 1657293 1619634 5020J5 1370H6 1373357 1451016 4895H9 15446710 7392M11

TINE SHIELDTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.29318013 14,j2424282129191KEY PARTNO. NO.1 739005003 8393J4 120000365 STD5331076 8394J7 8392J9 102152X55810 721

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180TINE ASSEMBLY21 _ 3 3#4KEY PARTNO. NO.1 4459J2 1326733 6554J4 STD6240085 1327216 736106007 STD5511378 74610616DESCRI

DECALSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.29318051312\614811910KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1716702 1707144 1707125 120431X6 1707157 110719X8 1719209 120075X10 15798411 1

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO. 0118-E1I 20I*lgl181C12263249

OPERATION• Do not put hands or feet near or underrotating parts.• Exercise extreme caution whenoperating on or crossing gravel drives,walks, or roads.

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO. 0118-E1851--. h _. , __9Ol97 95o 191267I 1036'LA

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO. 0118-E13837C 1201748_l--_J 621A__ 883lit REQUIRES SPE

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO. 0118-E1358 GASKET SET121 CARBURETOR KITii IIIHI ii|10

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO. 0118-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. D

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO. 0118-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. D

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 2 QTSCAPACITY: UNLEADEDREGULAROIL(API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30CAPACITY: 20 OZ.) (ABOVE 32°F)SAE 5W-30(BELOW 32°F)SPARK PLUG :

Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper opera

UNPACKING CARTON_.CAUTION: Be careful of exposedstaples when handling or disposing ofcartoning material.IMPORTANT:When unpacking andassembling tiller,

INSERT CABLE CLIP• Insert plastic cable clip into hole on theback of handle column. Push cableinto clip.Handle ColumnCable ClipCONNECT SHIFT ROD• Inse

These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learnand understand their meeting.KNOW YOUR TILLERREAD THIS OWNER&

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