Craftsman 917.293202 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualrRAFTSMAN°5.0 HP17 INCH TINE WIDTHREAR TINE WITHCOUNTER ROTATING TINESTILLERModelNo.917.293202• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Mainte

TURNING iRelease the dine control bar.• Move throttle control to "SLOW" posi-tion.• Place shift lever indicator in "I:"(forward)po

,_CAUTION: Fillto _tthin 1/2 inch of topof fuel tank to prevent dpillsand to allowfor fuel expansion. If gasoline is acciden-tally spilled, move machi

• Do not lean on handle. This takesweight off the wheels and reduces trac-tion. To get through a really tough sec-tion of sod or hard ground, apply up

A,NTENANCESCHEDULE. oU SE V, E /oo/ 7'Check EngineOilLevel V* t/Change EngineOil I_1_Oil PivotPoints I_InspectSpark Arrestsr/ Muffler I/'In

Disconnectsparkplugwirebeforeper-forminganymaintenance(exceptcarbure-toradjustment)to preventaccidentalstart-ingofengine.Preventfiresl Keep the engine

MufflerBlowerHousingMUFFLERDo not operate tiller without muffler. Do nottamper with exhaust system. Damagedmufflers orspark arresters could create afi

TO REMOVE BELT GUARDNOTE: For ease of removal, remove hair-pin clip and clevis pin from,left wheel. Pullwheel out from tiller about ,1inch.• Remove tw

TINE REPLACEMENT,_CAUTION: Tines are sharp. )Neargloves or other protection when handlingtines.A badly worn tine causes your tillerto workharder and d

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement of theemission control devices and systems,which are being done at the customersexpense, may be performed by

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

Wa nty...i...!...2Safety Rules ... ;... 2Prsduct Specifications ...

PROBLEMIIWill not sN_Hard to startLoss of powerCAUSE1. Out of fuel.2. Engine not"CHOKED"properly.3. Engine flooded.4. Dirtyair cleaner,5. Wa

PROBLEMEngine overheatsExcessive bounce/difficult handlingSoil balls up orclumpsEngine runs buttiller won't moveEngine runs butlabors when tillin

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 91T.293202HANDLES3212915\30 \\11KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 127012X ControlThrottle2 141406 Grip, Handle3 110673X Grommet, Ha

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBI=R 917.293202MAINFRAME,LEFTSIDE3O2O\2O\24KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 STD541431 * Nut,Kep_ Range 5/16-182 STD551137 &qu

TILLER -,- MODEL NUMBER 917.293202MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 STD541431 * Nut, Keps 5/16-182 102332X Bracket,Reinforcment3 74760

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293202TRANSMISSIONKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1657282 1657293 1619634 5020J5 1370H6 1373357 1451018 48951"19 15446710 7392M11 10

TINE SHIELDTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.29320213 142424KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 98000129 Nut, Flange 5/16-18 16 STD541425 *2 16141

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293202TINE ASSEMBLY21I33119KEY PARTNO. NO.1 4459J2 1326733 6554J4 1635525 1327276 736106007 STD551137DESCRIPTION"line

DECALSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2932021324126781110KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 163119 Decal, Logo2 166132 Decal, Logo3 166133 Decal, Descdplion4 13

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293202I_NGINE, BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON - - MODEL NUMBER 137202, TYPE NO. 1125-Et211o15 528761449

OPERATION• Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingpads.• Exercise extreme caution when operat-ing on or crossing gravel drives, walks,or roads. Stay al

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293202ENGINE,BRIGGS& STRATTON- - MODELI_UMBER137202,TYPENO.1125-E1162(414216 t2222O821t11105O

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

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293202ENGINE,BRIGGS&STRATTON-- MODELNUMBER137202,TYPENO.1125-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTIO

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For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOME sM(1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicil

PROD_ICTSPECIRCATIONS-IORSEPOWER: 5.0HPDISPLACEMENT: 12 CU. IN. (206CC)SASOLINECAPACITY: 3 QuartsUnleadedRegularOIL(API-SF/SG/SH): SAE30(Above32°F)CAP

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 exposed sta-ples when handling or disposing of carton-ing material.IMPORTANT:When unpacking andassembling til

INSERTCABLECLIP• Insertplastic cable clip into hole on theback of handle column. Push cablesinto clip.Handle ColumnCablesCONNECT SHIFT ROD• Insert end

These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.FORWARD N_ Rk"VER_E CAUTION

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