Craftsman 917.293650 Owner's Manual

Caution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand instructionsBefore OperatingThis Equipment©®6.0 HP17 iNCH TINE WIDTHTU TULLERWiTHCOUNTER F_OTATI TIN®Assemb

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

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OPERATUONi i, ,,,11TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7)When starting engine for the first time or if engine has runout of fuel, itwill take extra pulls of the

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, IH ,I,H,I,CUSTO ESPONSBBmLmTIES, ,,,, , ii,i i ,i ,ml,m i1,1 ,,, m,iiMUFFLER TRANSMISSIONDo not operate tiller without muffler.. Do not tamper withe

, iiiiil,,,u,,ul , ,,11,,iSERVmCE AN ADJUSTMENTSi1,,TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 22)• Remove L.H, inner and outer side shields (See "TOREMOVE W

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ENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 27)The throttle control has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not be necessary° If adjus

Immediately prepare your tiller' for storage at the end of theseason or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.= ,,,,i ... i,CAUTION:

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary TillersTRAINING, Read the Owner's Manual carefulty_ Be thoroughlyfamiliar wit

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REPAURPARTSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293650MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE38139KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.1 STD54!431 Nut, Keps 5/t6-182 STD551137 *Washer, Loc

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REPAIR PARTSTINE SHIELDTILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2936502424 232825 16275/%2259182129 118t9JKEY PARTKEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO.NO. NO. 18 STD5325121

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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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REPAIR PARTSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293650ENGnNE, CRAFTSMAN -- MODEL NUMBER 143.976001KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION6400251 6316152 6317674 6311845 6

MODEL NO=917.293650iF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVmCEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

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i ii iii ii i iiBLYi ii ...Your new flier has been assembled at the factory with exception of

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CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 6)o Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole ofshift lever indicator.• Insert hairpin clip through hole of shi

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