Craftsman 917.293400 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRnFTSMnNo6.0 HP17 INCH TINE WIDTHREAR TINE WITHCOUNTER ROTATING TINESTILLERModel No,917.293400• Safety• Assembly° Operation° Maint

TURNING• Release tile drive control bar.. Move throttle control to "SLOW" posi-tion.• Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward)

,_CAUTtON" Fill to within 1/2 inch of topof fuel tank to prevent spills and to allowfor fuel expansion° If gaso{ine _sacciden-tally spilled, move

CULTIVATINGCultivatingis destroyingthe weedsbetweenrowsto preventthemfromrob-bingnourishmentand moisturefromtheplants,At thesametime,breakinguptheuppe

:SERV CE DATESCheck Engine Oil Level t_ IfChangeE.glneo, _,2Oil Pivot PointsInspect Spark Attester / MutfterInspect Air Screen V eClean or Replace Air

Disconnect spark plug wire before per-forming any maintenance (except carbure-tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start_ing of engine_Prevent fires]

L_Ono[ use pressunzuu a. tu u_uan uJ u{ycartridge.BaseFoam PrecleanerCoverScrewAir Clean,COOLING SYSTEMYour engine is air cooled. For properengine per

TIRE CARE._CAUTION: When mounting tires, un-less beads are seated, overinflation cancause an explosion_° Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressuleo tftire p

Screw- DriveControlCableTransmission Pu!leyTINE REPLACEMENT -,_.CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Weargloves or other protection when handlingtines.A badly wo

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or reRlacement of theemission control devices af_d systems,which are being doqe at the customersexpense, may be p_rformed b

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 til

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

PROBLEMWt}I not startHard to startLoss of powerCAUSE1., Out of fuel2. Engine not "CHOKED"properly3 Engine flooded.4 Dirtyair cleaner5. Water

PROBLEM= ,Engine overheatsExcessive bounce/difficult handlingSoil balls up orclumpsEngine runs buttiller won't moveEngine runs buttabors when til

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TRANSMISSIONTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7,2934004825KEY PARTNO. NO,t 1543543,45150698106211X5020J1370H6 1373357 1451018 4895H9 15446710 7392M1! 100371K1

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TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 9t 7.293400TINE ASSEMBLY2I19KEY PARTNO. NO,1 4459J2 1326733 6554J4 STD6240086 1327276 736106007 STD5511378 74610616DESCRIPTION

DECALSTILLER --. MODEL NUMBER 917.2934001012KEY PAR]'NO. NO.t 1580952 1450233 1579824 1579835 1375366 120431X7 102180X8 1579849 120075Xt0 1630941

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.293400ENGINE, TECUMSEH - - MODEL NUMBER 143,976001

OPERATION• Do not put hands or feet near or underrotating parts.• Exercise extreme caution when operat-ing on or crossing gravel drives, walks,or road

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TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.293400ENGINE, TECUMSEH - - MODEL NUMBER 143.976001KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.43 2038t Piston Pin Retainin

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For the repair or replacement pads you needdeli_'ered directly to your homeCall 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week1-800-366-PART(1-800-366-7278)Para ord

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS-IORSEPOWER:6.0HPDISPLACEMENT: 11o88CU.tN.GASOLINECAPACITY:4 QuartsUnleadedRegularOIL(API-SF/SG/SH): SAE30(Above32°F)CAPACITY:20o

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,_OAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta-ples when handling or disposing of cartoming material,IMPORTANT:When unpacking andassembling till

INSEHT [;ABLI= ULtt _° Insert plastic cable clip into hole on theback of handle column Push cablesinto clip,Handle ColumnCablesCable ClipCONNECT SHIFT

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Theoperationol anytillercan resultin foreignobjectsthrownintotheeyes,whichcanresultinsevereeyedamage.Alwayswear safetyglassesoreyeshieldsbeforestartin