Craftsman 917.293550 Owner's Manual

MODEL NO.917.293550Caution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand instructionsBefore OperatingThis Equipment®5.0 HP14 INCH TINE WBDTHREAR TmNETILLER WUTHC

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TURNINGOPERATmON° Release the drive control bar.o Move throttle control to "SLOW" position°o Place shift lever indicator in "F" (f

OPERATBONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13)...,!CAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF"position when star

OPERATROii iH,,i ,l11111,,,iCULTIVATING OUTER VIEW OF TIRECultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre-vent them from robbing nourishment a

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SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 24)NOTE: For ease of removal, remove hairpin clipand clevispin from left wheel,, Pull wheel out f

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SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary TillersTRAININGo Read the Owner's Manual carefuNy. Be thorougNyfamiliar with

STORAGEImmediately prepare your titler for storage at the end of theseason or if the unit wilt not be used for 30 days or more.ill mCAUTION: Never sto

LW '" "TIROUBLESHOOT NG POmNTSPROBLEM, iWill not startiiii iiiHard to startLoss of powerEngine overheatsiiExcessive bounce.,'diffi

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tiller.It has been designed, engineered and manufactured togive you the best possible dependability and pe

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These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also available at most Sears Retail outletsand Service Centers. Most Sears St

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