Craftsman 917.299852 Owner's Manual

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.299852Caution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand InstructionsBefore OperatingThis Eqmpment£RRFTSMRN5.0 HP17INCH TINE WI

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TURNINGRelease the ddve control bar.Move throttlecontrol to "SLOW" position.Place shift lever indicator in "F, (forward)position.Tines

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMTINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 24, 25 and26)CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Weargloves or other protection when han-dling tines.IIlI IiI]l I

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

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REPAIR PARTS5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299852MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE123738 161112 36KEY PARTNO. NO.1 739705002 STD5511373 STD5410374 74930

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REPAIR PARTS :5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299852TRANSMISSION24251849KEYNO.12345678910111213141516171819202122232425PART DESCRIPTIONNO.13

REPAIR PARTS5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299852TINE SHIELD891024<_ 23242821\1915KEYNO.123456789101112131415161718PARTNO.98000129104086

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REPAIR PARTS5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299852ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0145-01H307613151052952814

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchaseof a Sears Tiller.It has been designed, engineered and manufactured togiveyou the best possible dependabilityand perfo

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REPAIR PARTS5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299852ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0145-01KEY PARTNO. NO,434

OWNER'SMANUAL!i iMODEL NO,917.299852HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTS£RAFTSMA N°5.0 HP17 INCH TINE WIDTHREAR TINE TILLER WITHCOUNTER ROTATING TINESEach ti

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

ASSEMBLY(1) Utility knife(1) Wire cutter(1) Screwdriver(1) Tire pressure gauge(1) Pair of pliers(1) 9/16" wrench (or 9/16" socket, ratchet,

ASSEMBLYUNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2)I_ CAUTION: Be careful of exposedIstaples when handling or disposing of Icartoning material.IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPAC

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

KNOW YOUR TILLERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER.Compare the illustrationswithyour til!erto familiarize you