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Craftsman 917.293480 User Manual

Craftsman 917.293480
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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAWI
6.5 HP
17 INCH TINE WIDTH
REAR TINE WITH
COUNTER ROTATING TINES
TILLER
Model No.
917.293480
Safety Assembly
Operation f
Maintenance _ __'_- _
EspaSol
Repair Parts
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en-
gine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman
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Craftsman 917.293480 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerCraftsman
Model Number917.293480
Engine TypeGasoline
Tilling Depth6 inches
Tine Count4
Forward RotationsYes
Wheel Size8 inches
Oil Capacity20 oz
Engine Displacement208cc

Summary

Safety and Warranty

SAFETY RULES

Read manual, familiarize with controls, know how to stop, keep area clear, inspect area.

TRAINING AND PREPARATION

Read manual, familiarize with controls, know how to stop, keep area clear, inspect area.

WARRANTY

Limited two-year warranty on the Craftsman Tiller for defects in material or workmanship.

Assembly and Setup

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material.

UNPACKING CARTON

Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material.

INSTALL HANDLE

Insert handle lock in gearcase notch, grasp handle assembly, slide into position.

CONNECT SHIFT ROD

Insert shift rod into shift lever indicator and secure with hairpin clip.

TIRE PRESSURE AND HANDLE HEIGHT

Check tire pressure (20 PSI) and adjust handle height for operator comfort.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Details gasoline capacity, oil type, and spark plug specifications.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read safety rules and follow regular maintenance schedule for your tiller.

ACCESSORIES

Lists available accessories that can be purchased separately for the tiller.

Operation

OPERATION OVERVIEW

Read manual and safety rules, familiarize with controls and adjustments.

KNOW YOUR TILLER

Read manual and safety rules, familiarize with controls and adjustments.

HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER

Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine.

TILLING AND CULTIVATING TECHNIQUES

Learn tilling hints for proper soil preparation and cultivating methods.

Maintenance, Adjustments, and Troubleshooting

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Perform regular service checks before each use, every 5, 25, 50 hours, and every season.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Perform regular service checks before each use, every 5, 25, 50 hours, and every season.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Covers engine lubrication, oil changes, and air filter service.

TRANSMISSION AND CLEANING

Lubricate transmission and clean tiller components properly.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Adjust handle height and maintain proper tire care.

HANDLE AND TIRE ADJUSTMENTS

Adjust handle height and maintain proper tire care.

BELT AND TINE REPLACEMENT

Replace ground drive belt and tines as needed for optimal performance.

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS

Contact authorized service center for adjustment due to fuel, temp, altitude, or load differences.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

Adjust cable if throttle lever on engine does not touch high speed stop.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Contact authorized service center for adjustment due to fuel, temp, altitude, or load differences.

STORAGE GUIDELINES

Prepare tiller for storage by cleaning, draining fuel, and protecting from dust.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Address engine starting, performance, and operational issues.

ENGINE STARTING ISSUES

Addresses problems with the engine not starting or being hard to start.

PERFORMANCE AND OPERATIONAL ISSUES

Covers loss of power, overheating, tines skipping, hard shifting, and engine shutting off.

Parts and Diagrams

REPAIR PARTS

Lists parts for handles, mainframe, transmission, and tine assembly.

TILLER COMPONENTS

Lists parts for handles, mainframe, transmission, and tine assembly.

DECALS

Identifies various decals on the tiller, such as warnings and control labels.

DECAL IDENTIFICATION

Identifies various decals on the tiller, such as warnings and control labels.

ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS

Comprehensive list of engine parts with key part numbers and specifications.

ENGINE PARTS LIST

Comprehensive list of engine parts with key part numbers and specifications.

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