Craftsman 917.298560 Owner's Manual

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917,298560Caution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand instructionsBefore OperatingThis Equipment[RI:IFTXMAN5.0 HP17 INCH TIN

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

OPERATIONTURNINGo Release the drive control bar°o Move throttle controlto"SLOW"position.° Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forw

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13)... i I II Ill I LIIIJ I _L ILUII IIIIICAUTION: Keep drive control bar in JDISENGAGED position when start- Jin

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CUSTOMER R BILITIES... iii ii1,11, iii ii, i, I II iiiii iiiiiiDisconnectspark plug wire beforeperforming any maintenance(except carburet

ilUlllll,ii,,11111,1,11,11,11,i,ii...CUSTOMERiiii,mBILmESMUFFLERDo not operate tilter without muffler. Do not tamper withexhaust system. Da

SERVICE AND A USTIVI... ... ... IH Illllllll IllTO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 22)• Remove L.H

AND ADJUSTMENTSTINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 24, 25 and26)CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wearoves or other protection when han-g tines.A badly worn fine caus

AND ADJUSTIVlENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONrlFROL CABLE(See Fig. 27)o Loosen cable clamp screw to allow cable to move.o Move throttlecontrol leveron upp

Eimmediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of theseason or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.CAUTION: Never store the till

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

ii ii...i,i... i1' i /llJllrlrl_'l...IIIIIIIIIIII1'11TROUOOTING POINTSPROBLPMWill not startHard to

REPAIR PARTS5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298560HANDLES3\\\\11KEYNO,1234567891011121314151617PARTNO.110707)(! 10674X11O673X127254X6712J137

REPAIR PARTS5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298560MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE381112KEY PARTNO. NO.1 739705002 STD5511373 STD5410374 749305685 STD57

REPAIR PARTS5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298560MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE1213\1110k6KEYNO,123456789t011PARTNO.124551X73970500STD55103174760512

REPAIR PARTS5 HPTRANSMISSION17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.29856012k, 7,6521849KEY PARTNO. NO.i 1374092 121147X3 106211X4 5020J5 1370H6 102113X7

REPAIR PARTS5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298560TINE SHIELD228513t41089 /2424222129_915KEYNO,123456789101I12'13141516't718PARTNO

REPAIR PARTS5 HPTINE ASSEMBLY17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298560213119\9KEYNO,1234567PARTNO.4459J132673c0554JSTD62400813272773610600STD551137D

REPAIR PARTS5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298560DECALS12310\79KEY PARTNO. NO.1 137740 Decal2 124552X Decal3 132252 Decal4 132253 Decal5 13

REPAIR PARTS5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298560ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0145-013076134O3831513159l

REPAIR PARTS5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298560ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0145-01191 22O996729

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tiller.it has been designed, engineered and manufactured togiveyou the best possibledependability and perf

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REPAIR PARTS5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298560ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0145-01KEY PART KEY PARTNO

REPAIR PARTS5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298560ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0145-01KEY PART KEY PARTNO

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OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917,298560HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTS(RfiFTXMuN°5,0171PWlTILLER WITHROTATINGTICOUNTERESEach tiller has its own model number. E

TABLE OF CONTENTS11,//u==Jl,,Ju,Jull,JH/,,,Ju,,HU,J,/,III,J,,,,J,,,,H=SAFETY RULES ... 2CUSTO

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

IViBLYYour'new tiller has been assembled atthe factory withexception of thosepartsleft unassembled for shipping purposes. Toensure safe and prope

i,iiiil,l,,i...ASSLYUNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2)l& ...ICAUTION: Be careful of exposedstaples when handling or disposing ofca

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

OPERATION...,,,,,.lll l ill,ll i ,,/,,,/KNOW YOUR TILLERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER.Compare the