Craftsman 917.295450 Owner's Manual

MODEL NO.917.295450Caution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand InstructionsBefore OperatingThis EqmpmentMDM °5.0 HP26 H TiNE WIDTHFRONTTi E TILLERWITH

iiOPERATIONTRANSPORTING YOUR TILLERCAUTION: Before lifting or transport,-ing, allow tiller engine and muffler tocool. Disconnectsparkplug wire. Draing

OPEBATmONeRECOIL STARTER /HANDLE.---," CHOKECONTROLTHROTTLECONTROL?FIG. 8BREAKING IN YOUR TILLERBreak-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine control b

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESJl,lll,l,lll ii II I Ill I II IIIIIIHIIIIll Ill I I I I IMAINTENANCE /SCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETE /Z_'-'/_

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBmLUTNESDisconnect spark plug wire before performingany maintenance(except carburetor adjustment) to prevent Iaccidental startingof e

CUSTOMER ILITIJill IIU Ill/,llllUJlll ,,MU FFLER TRANSMISSIONDo not operate tiller' without muffler° Do not tamper withexhaust system. Damaged mu

MID-WIDTH TILLING - 24 INCH PATH (See Fig. 17), Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to holes "C" in tineshaft.FIG. 17FINAL CHECK "

TO REPLACE V-BELTS (SeeFigs. 20and 21)Replace V-belts if they have stretched considerably or ifthey show cracks or frayed edges° There are two (2) V-b

SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 22)• Remove two (2) cap nutsand washersfrom sideof beltguard_• Loosen (do not remove) tine shiel

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tiiler for storage at the end of theseason or if the unit wilt not be used for 30 days or more.CAUTION: Never store th

PROBLEMWill not startHard to start, ,, ,,,,,, ,,, ,,,,,Loss of poweriEngine overheatsExcessive bounce!difficult handlingSoil bails up or clumpsIUEngin

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

REPAIR PARTSHANDLE ASSEMBLYTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.295450231341216 52517188KEY PARTNO. NO.1 STD5331252 1369933 110512X4 110632X5 3066J6 2635J7 120

REPAmRPARTSTILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.295450BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY\\4729_/;:_ 10111292625242321201817KEY PARTNO, NO,1 !23643X2 9484R3 867774 7

REPAIR PARTSTILLER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.295450WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY17<,19 20722.d/20 19 _"181617KEYNO,1234567891011PARTNO.9194R74760520

REPAIR PARTSTILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.295450TINE ASSEMBLY626i6KEYNO,123PARTNO.100746MSTD624008674A43DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.Tine, Oute

REPAIR PARTSTRANSMISSIONTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2954502O3371414KEY PAR'('NO. NO.1 747605242 747806523 STD5510375 738006006 9057R4597 194

REPAIR PARTSDECALSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.29545025KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1411692 1330263 1377374 1376535 I20431X6 110719X8 120075X- - 146331- - 146332DE

REPAIR PARTSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.295450BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER 133202, TYPE NO. 0156-011019LABEL 306KIT1058OWNER'S741

RE!PARRPARTSTILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.295450BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 133202, TYPE NO. 0156-0197634 _ _202127203205153 __995 4141

REPAIR PARTSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.295450BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 133202, TYPE NO. 0156-013342003O7332 455121 CARBURETOR OVE

REPAIR PARTSTILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.295450BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER '133202, TYPE NO. 0156-01KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESC

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

REPAIR PARTSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.295450BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 133202, TYPE NO. 0156-01KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTI

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OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.295450IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR

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ACCRmThese accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also available at most Sears Retailoutlets, Catalog and Service Centers.

MBLYYour new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for' shipping purposes, Toensure safe and pr

LYUNPACK CARTONi CAUTION: Be careful Of exposed astaples when handling or disposing of !Acartoning materia I, !IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLIN

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TILLERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER.Compare the illustrationswith your tillerto famil

OPEBATnThe operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which canresult in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasse