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Craftsman 917.293482 User Manual

Craftsman 917.293482
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Owner's Manual
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REAR.TINE TILLER WITH
COUNTER ROTATING TINES
6.5 HP
17 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.293482
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
engine, 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 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman
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Craftsman 917.293482 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.293482
CategoryTiller
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warranty Information

Limited Two-Year Warranty Terms

Details the terms and conditions of the limited two-year warranty for the Craftsman Tiller.

Safety Rules and Precautions

Critical Safety Warnings

Highlights essential safety rules, training, and preparation before operating the tiller.

Operational Safety Guidelines

Provides crucial rules for operating the tiller safely, including warnings and precautions.

Maintenance and Storage Safety

Outlines safety measures for maintaining and storing the tiller, emphasizing caution.

Product Specifications and Responsibilities

Product Specifications

Lists technical specifications for the tiller, including fuel, oil, and spark plug details.

Customer Responsibilities

Lists the owner's duties for proper maintenance, care, and safe use of the tiller.

Assembly and Setup

Assembly Tools and Hardware

Lists required tools, hardware pack contents, and defines operator position for assembly.

Unpacking and Handle Installation

Step-by-step guide for unpacking the tiller and installing the handle assembly.

Initial Setup and Checks

Covers cable connection, tire pressure check, and handle height adjustment.

Operation of the Tiller

Know Your Tiller Controls

Identifies tiller controls, explains symbols, and notes ANSI safety compliance.

Basic Operation and Tilling Modes

Covers stopping the tiller, engaging tines, and forward/reverse drive modes.

Operational Guidelines

Instructions for turning, transporting, checking oil, and adding fuel.

Starting Engine and Tilling Techniques

Detailed steps for starting the engine and practical tips for effective tilling.

Cultivating and Tine Maintenance

Cultivating Procedures and Tine Shear Pins

Explains cultivating, adjusting wheels for stability, and the function of tine shear pins.

Maintenance Schedule and Procedures

Regular Maintenance and Pre-Use Checks

Outlines the maintenance schedule, lubrication, and essential checks before each use.

Engine Maintenance Details

Engine Oil Change and Air Filter Service

Provides instructions for changing engine oil and servicing the air filter.

Service and Adjustments

Engine Components, Transmission, and Handle Height

Covers care for cooling system, muffler, spark plug, transmission lubrication, and handle height adjustment.

Tire and Belt System Maintenance

Details tire care, wheel removal, belt guard removal, belt replacement, and ground drive belt adjustment.

Tine Replacement and Inspection

Explains how to check tine condition and when they need to be replaced or straightened.

Engine Adjustment Procedures

Instructions for adjusting the throttle cable and guidance on carburetor adjustments.

Storage and Preservation

Tiller and Engine Preparation for Storage

Steps for cleaning, lubricating, and preparing the fuel system and engine for storage.

Troubleshooting Guide

Starting and Power Loss Issues

Addresses common problems like engine not starting, hard starting, and loss of power with troubleshooting steps.

Engine Overheating and Operational Difficulties

Covers engine overheating, handling issues, transmission problems, and other operational faults.

Repair Parts Diagrams

Handles and Frame Components

Lists part numbers for handles and related hardware for the tiller frame.

Mainframe Assembly Diagrams

Details the components and assembly of the left and right sides of the tiller's mainframe.

Transmission and Tine Assembly Parts

Lists parts for the transmission and tine assembly, including diagrams.

Engine Assembly Parts (Briggs & Stratton)

Provides detailed diagrams and part numbers for the Briggs & Stratton engine.

Service Notes

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