Craftsman 917.293202 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual£RnFTSMI:IN5.0 HP17 INCH TINE WIDTHREAR TINE WITHCOUNTER ROTATING TINESTILLERModel No.917.293202• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Main

TURNING• Release the drive control bar;• Move throttle controlto "SLOW" posi-tion.• Place shift lever indicator in =F"(forward)position

,_CAUTtON: Fill to within 1/2 inchof topof fuel tank to prevent spillsand to allowfor fuel expansion. If gasoline is acciden-tally spilled, move machi

• Do not lean' oh hand_. This takesweight off the wheels and reduces trac-tion. To get through a really tough sec-tion of sod or hard ground, app

M.,..E.NCOSCHEDULEAS YOU COMPLETE /_.(_f._'_ SERVICE DATESCheck EngineO, Level llt I_Change Engine Oil _0il Pivot Points IV/ IInspect Spark Arres

Disconnectspark plug wire before per-forming any maintenance (except carbure-tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start-.ingof engine.Prevent fires!

Mufflerr FinsHousingMUFFLERDo not operate tiller without muffler. Do nottamper with exhaust system. Damagedmufflers or spark arresters could create af

TO REMOVE BELT GUARDNOTE: For ease of removal, =remove hair-pin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pullwheel out from tiller about I inch.• Remove t

TINE REPLACEMENT_,CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Weargloves or other protection when handlingtines.A badly worn tine causes your tiller to workharder and d

ENGINEMaintenance,repair,oPrep_laeementof theemissioncontroldevicesandsystems,whicharebeingdoneatthe customersexpense, may be performed by any non-roa

Immediatelyprepareyourtillerfor storageat the end of the season or if the unit willnot be used for 30 days or more._,CAUTiON: Never store the tiller w

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 2Product Specifications ...

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

PROBLEMEngineoverheatsExcessivebounce/difficulthandlingSoil balls up orclumpsEngine runs buttiller won't moveEngine runs butlabors when tillingCA

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293202HANDLES321\\30 \\11KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 127012X ControlThrottle 16 STD533710 *

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293202MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE4203O2114024KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 STD541431 ° Nut, Keps, Flan

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293202MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE107KEY PARTNO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PARTNO. NO. NO.1 STD541431 * Nut, Keps 5/16-18 9 102190X2 102332X

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293202TRANSMISSION5344KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 165728 TransmissionAssembly(Includes 29 102134XKey Nea

TILLER - -MODEL NUMBER 917.293202TINE SHIELD2428115ZKEY PARTNO,123456 8394.17 B3_.J8 10Q230X9 102326X55810 7214050811 STD54103112 S'1"D,5511

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293202TINE ASSEMBLY211311119KEY PART_10. NO.I 4459J). 1326736554J163552i 132727; 7361060OSTD551137KEY PARTDESCRIPTION NO.

DECALSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.29320215127611lOKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163119 Decal, Logo2 166132 Decal, Logo3 166133 Decal, Description4 1375

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293202ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 137202, TYPE NO. 1125-E13O736 3559331052873421922O46"k REQUIRES

OPERATION• Do not put hands or feet near or underrotatingpads.• Exercise extreme caution when operat-ing on or crossing gravel ddves, walks,or roads.

TILLER .. - MODEL NUMBER 917.293202ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRAT'[ON - - MODEL NUMBER 137202, TYPE NO. 1125-E1_65A r lg0A20_392 4355O

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293202ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 137202, TYPE NO. 1125-E111o3sLABEL KIT-EI_ ISSION I51

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293202ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 137202, TYPE NO. 1125-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293202ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 137202, TYPE NO. 1125-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

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Fortherepairor replacementpart_you_needdelivereddirectlytoyour 6omeCall7 am- 7 pm,7 days.aweek1-800-366-PART(1-800-366-7278)Para ordenar piezascon ent

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS-IORSEPOWER: 5.0 HP:)ISPLACEMENT: 12 CU. IN. (206CC)3ASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 QuartsUnleaded Regular_)lL (API-SF/SG/SH)_ SAE 30(Above

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

UNPACKING CARTON_CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta-ples when handling or disposing of carton-ing material.IMPORTANT:When unpacking andassembling till

INSERT CABLE CLIP• Insert plastic cable clip into hole on theback of handle column. Push cablesinto clip.Handle Column\CablesCable ClipCONNECT SHIFT R

These symbols may appear on your Tiller or inliterature supplied with the product.Leam and understand their meaning.FORWJ_qO NEUTRAL REVEPJE _UIION _

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