Craftsman 917.29425 User Manual

Model No.
917.29425
Owner’s Manual
REAR TINE TILLER WITH
COUNTER ROTATING TINES
5.0 HP
17 Inch Tine Width
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.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/crafts man

Craftsman 917.29425 Specifications

General

Engine	Briggs & Stratton
Transmission	Chain drive
Fuel Capacity	3 quarts
Number of Forward Speeds	1
Number of Reverse Speeds	1
Tine Rotation	Counter-rotating
Wheel Size	13 inches
Type	Front-tine tiller

Summary

Warranty and Safety Rules

Safety Rules: Training and Preparation

Essential safety instructions covering operator training and preparation before using the tiller.

Safety Guidelines for Operation and Maintenance

Operation Safety Precautions

Safety measures to follow during the operation of the tiller.

Maintenance and Storage Safety

Assembly and Pre-Operation Procedures

Handle Installation

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

Shift Rod Connection

Tiller Operation Guide

Know Your Tiller Controls

Familiarization with tiller controls, symbols, and indicators.

Tiller Usage and Adjustments

Tilling Operation

Detailed instructions on how to perform tilling.

Forward and Reverse Movement

How to operate the tiller in forward and reverse.

Stopping Procedures

Correct methods for stopping the tiller's movement and engine.

Starting Engine and Tilling Techniques

Starting the Engine Procedure

Step-by-step guide for starting the tiller's engine.

Tilling Techniques and Tips

Maintenance Schedule and Lubrication

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

A schedule for routine maintenance tasks.

Lubrication Chart and Procedure

Service and Adjustments

Storage Procedures

Tiller Preparation for Storage

Steps for cleaning and preparing the tiller for storage.

Engine Fuel System Storage

Troubleshooting Guide

Engine Starting Problems

Diagnosing and correcting issues with starting the engine.

Loss of Power Issues

Troubleshooting causes for reduced engine power.

Engine Overheating and Handling Issues

Resolving engine overheating and difficult handling.

Tilling Performance Problems

Addressing issues affecting tilling quality and consistency.

Shifting and Shutdown Issues