Craftsman 917.293202 User Manual

Owner's Manual
rRAFTSMAN°
5.0 HP
17 INCH TINE WIDTH
REAR TINE WITH
COUNTER ROTATING TINES
TILLER
ModelNo.
917.293202
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visite our Craftsman website: www.sears, com/craftsman

Craftsman 917.293202 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	917.293202
Category	Tiller
Language	English

Summary

Safety Rules and Guidelines

Training and Familiarization

Familiarize with controls, stop unit, and disengage controls quickly.

Pre-Operation Preparation

Operation

Know Your Tiller Controls

Operating Controls and Modes

How to use the tiller, including stopping, movement modes, and gear shifting.

Tilling and Depth Adjustment

Instructions on tilling depth, speed, and adjusting the depth stake.

Engine Startup Procedures

Steps for checking oil, adding fuel, and starting the engine.

To Start Engine

Detailed steps for starting a cold or warm engine.

Tilling Hints and Techniques

Advice and tips for effective and safe tilling.

Wheel Adjustment for Cultivating

Cultivating Techniques

Methods for cultivating weeds and breaking soil crust.

Assembly Instructions

Tools Required for Assembly

List of tools needed for assembly.

Initial Setup Procedures

Unpacking and Handle Installation

Handle Installation

Detailed instructions for installing the tiller handle assembly.

Maintenance and Lubrication

Maintenance Schedule

Tasks to perform before each use and at intervals (5, 25, 50 hours).

Engine Lubrication and Oil Change

Oil type, viscosity, and step-by-step instructions for changing engine oil.

Air Cleaner Maintenance

Procedures for cleaning or replacing the air cleaner cartridge.

Cooling System Care

Service and Adjustments

Tiller Handle Height Adjustment

Spark Plug Replacement

Tine Replacement and Care

Tine Sharpening and Wear Check

How to check tines for sharpness, wear, and bending.

Engine Adjustments

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment

Idle RPM Adjustment

Carburetor Adjustment

Storage Procedures

Tiller Preparation for Storage

Engine Fuel System Preparation

Engine Oil and Cylinder Preparation

Trouble Shooting

Engine Starting Problems

Issues related to the engine not starting or being hard to start.

Engine Performance Issues

Problems like loss of power or engine laboring during tilling.

Engine Overheating and Handling

Causes and corrections for engine overheating and difficult handling.

Tilling and Transmission Issues

Engine Components (Briggs & Stratton)

Engine Carburetor and Fuel System

Engine Internal Components

Engine External Components and Controls