Craftsman 917.295852 Owner's Manual

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.295852Caution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand InstructionsBefore OperatingThis Equipment®5.0 P17 raNCHTINE WIDTHREAR

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

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

OPERATIONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 17)i ...When starting engine for the first time or if engine has runoutoffuel, itwilltake extra

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBBLmTIESMUFFLERDo not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper withexhaust system° Damaged mufflers or spark arresterscould crea

SEilllllllll illllAND ADJUSTMTO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 22)• Remove L.H. inner and outer side shields (See "TOREMOVE WHEEL" in this sect

SERVICE ANDll, i i, iADJUSTMENTSTINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 24, 25 and 26)ill i, , i,ll...i,CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wearg

SERVICE AND ADJUSTM... ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, l llUl=lENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 27)• Loosen cable clamp screw to allow cable to

STORAGEImmediatety prepare you r tiller for storage at the end of theseason or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.CAUTION: Never store t

A SAFETY RULES ASafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary TillersTRAINING• Read the Owner's Manua! carefully. Be thoroughlyfamiliar

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMWill not startHard to startUI.IlULoss of powerEngine overheatsCAUSE1. Out of fuel2. Engine not "CHOKED" propedy

REPAIR PARTSHANDLESTILLER " " MODEL NUMBER 917.29585292\1511KEYNO.123456769101112t314t51617PARTNO.127012X141406110673X127254X6712J1371191106

REPAIR PARTSTILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.295852MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE423I3837KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO, NO.1 STD541431 Nut, Keps 5/16-182 STD551137 *Washer,

REPAIR PARTSTILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.295852MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE108 971KEYNO,12345678PARTNO.STD541431102332X74760524102173XSTD551137STD541037STD6240

REPAIR PARTSTILLER--IVIO1D L NUMBER9 917.295852TRANSMISSION 15 "_._I1125256523t1818 44494853KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1506971506983 106211X4 5020J5 1370H6

REPAIR PARTSTILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 9'17.295852TINE SHIELD2285758of2424231621291915KEYNO.12345678910111213!4151617PARTNO.98000129104088X4598393J12

REPAIR PARTSTtNE ASSEMBLYTILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.29585221538119\KEYNO.1234567PARTNO,4459J1326736554JSTD62400813272773610600STD551137DESCRIPTIONTine

REPAIRDECALSPARTSTILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.29585267o\KEY PARTNO. NO.I 1411702 1523973 1524004 1375385 120431X6 102180X7 110719X8 2729319 120075X_ 153

REPAIR PARTSTILLER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.295852ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0237-01307306741613228136 35_ 4012 _55215

REPAIR PARTSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.295852ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0237-01"--,_--------_L, _ \ _ _}J 67

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

REPAIR PARTSTILLER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.295852ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0237-013343°°_r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLSTO I

REPAIRENGINE,KEY PARTNO. NO.PARTSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.295852BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0237-01KEY PARTDESCRIPTION

REPAIR PARTSTILLER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.295852ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0237-01KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIO

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

Your new tiller has been assembled at thefactory withexception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes, Toensure safe and proper operati

, i i,i i,,i,,i,iASSUNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2)... i ll,,,i i ,i i i, :I _ CAUTION: Be careful of exposed !staples when handli

CONNECTSHIFT ROD (See Fig. 6)* Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole ofshift lever indicator- insert hairpin c|ip through hole of shift

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TILLERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RlJLES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER.Compare the illustrationswith yourtiller to fami