Craftsman 917-299751 Owner's Manual

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.299751Caution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand InstructmnsBefore OperatingThis EqmpmentCRRFrZMR#®5.0 HP14 INCH DTHREA

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

TURNING• Releasethe drive controlbar,• Movethrottle controlto "SLOW" position.. Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) posit

OPERATIONTO START ENGINE (See Fig, 13)I zt ,.o,,.ooo°,.o,,n !"OFF" posltlon when starting engine...* Make sure spark plu

OPEBATUONCULTIVATINGCultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre-vent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from theplants, At the sam

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES, m, m ...MA,.TE.A.CESCHEDULE _ /,,oRE, U ,RSER\',OE, Check Engine 0tl Level kit t_ ...Change Engtne Oil

ILmTMESDisconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) toprevent accidental starting of engine.Prevent fir

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMUFFLER TRANSMISSIONYour transmission issealed and wil! only require lubricationif serviced°Do not operate tiller without muf

ERVNCE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig, 24)NOTE: Forease of removal,removehairpinclipandclevispinfrom left wheel. Pullwheel outfrom tille

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 26, 27 and28)A ...CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Weargloves or other protection when han-dling tines

;ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig, 29)• Loosencable clamp screw to allow cable to move,• Move throttle control lev

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary TillersTRAINING• Read the operatingand service instructionmanuai care-fully. Be th

STORAGEimmediately prepare your' tilter for storage at the end of theseason or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more,CAUTION: Never st

TFtOUEI;LESHOOT NG POINTSii JLLJIIPROBLEMWill not startHard to startCAUSECORRECTION1, Outoffuel.2 Engine not "CHOKED" properly,3, Engine flo

REPAIRHANDLESPARTS5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.29975192 1302915KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.1 110707X Cap, Sleeve2 110674X Grip, Handle3 11

REPAIR PARTS5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299751MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE381236 17 18202115KEYNO.123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627P

REPAIR PARTS5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299751MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE7 6KEYNO.12345678PARTNO.8TD541431102332X74760524102173XSTD55 ! 137STD

REPAURPARTS5 HPTRANSMISSION14" TILLER .. - MODEL NUMBER 917.2997511125256548KEYNO.13456789101!1213141516171819202122232425PARTNO.132718121147X106

REPAIR PARTS5 HPTINE SHIELD14" TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2997512810of2824 23 " " "2118291915KEY PARTNO, NO,1 980001292 104086X417

REPAIRTINESPARTS5HP14" TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.299751511 2_ 996763KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.t 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-242 STD551137 * Washer, L

REPAIR PARTS5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299751ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 130202, TYPE NO. 3273-016t5(_ 614230{2oI:,&

REPAIR PARTS5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299751ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 130202, TYPE NO. 3273-0116319152662112zA124

CONGRATULATIONSonyourpurchaseofaSearsTiIler,.It hasbeendesigned,engineeredandmanufacturedtogiveyouthebestpossibledependabilityandperformance.Shouldyou

REPAIR PARTS5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299751ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 130202, TYPE NO. 3273-01KEY PARTNOo NO_1 39

REPAIR PARTS5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299751ENGINE, BR|GGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 130202, TYPE NO. 3273-01KEY PART KEY PARTNO

S_ A/k SOWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.299751HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTS[RRFTXMRN5.0 HP14 INCH TINE WIDTHREAR TINE TILLER WITHCOUNTER ROTATING TINESEach

LTABLE OF CON... _,_ _...L±JUUlULU_ ,,,I ,ll_ Inl,, _ ... II uln,,,, ...SAFETY RULES ...

ACCESSORIESThese accessories were available when the tilter was purchased. They are also available at most Sears Retail outlets,Catalog and Service Ce

ill, ii ... ...ASSEMBLY... ill i,, i ,m,L , ,,,,i ill ,,,,,,,i ,,,l,,,,qwOPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig. 1)Th

ASSEMBLYUNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2)I CAUTION: Be careful of exposed istaples when handling or disposing ofcartoning material.IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKI

ASSEMBLYCONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 6)• Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole ofshift lever indicator,• Insert hairpinclip through hole

i,J i,,OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TILLERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER,Compare the illustrations with your tiller