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Craftsman 917.294270 User Manual

Craftsman 917.294270
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Owner's Manual
ICRIIFTSMIIN°I
REAR TINE TILLER WITH
DUAL ROTATING TINES
7.0 HP
17 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.294270
Espahol, p. 23
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/craftsman
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Craftsman 917.294270 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.294270
CategoryTiller
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARRANTY

Limited Two Year Warranty

Details the warranty coverage and exclusions for the Craftsman Tiller.

SAFETY RULES

Training

Emphasizes reading the manual, understanding controls, and safe operation practices.

Preparation

Outlines steps to take before operating the tiller, including area inspection.

Tiller Operation Guide

Safe Operating Practices

Covers safe operating practices, handling hazards, and general tiller usage.

Maintenance and Storage

Storage and Maintenance Precautions

Highlights essential maintenance checks and safe storage recommendations.

Product Specifications Overview

Fuel, Oil, and Spark Plug Specs

Lists gasoline type, oil grade, and spark plug specifications for the tiller.

Customer Responsibilities

Owner's Duties and Safety Adherence

Outlines owner obligations for safe operation, maintenance, and adherence to safety rules.

Available Accessories

Engine Accessories

Lists available engine-related accessories like spark plugs and air filters.

Tiller Maintenance Parts

Lists parts for tiller maintenance such as belts and shear pins.

Assembly and Pre-Operation

Assembly Tools and Initial Setup

Covers necessary tools, operator position, and initial assembly steps.

Key Assembly Procedures

Details specific actions like connecting shift rod, crate removal, tire pressure, and handle adjustment.

Know Your Tiller

Tiller Controls Identification

Identifies and explains the location and function of various tiller controls and indicators.

Using Your Tiller

Tiller Controls and Functions

Explains how to operate controls for stopping, driving, tilling, and using specific features like depth and drag stakes.

Advanced Tiller Operation and Transport

Transport and Advanced Operation

Covers techniques for turning, cultivating, transporting the tiller, and pre-start engine checks.

Starting the Engine

Engine Starting Procedures

Provides detailed steps and precautions for starting the tiller's engine.

Tilling and Cultivating Techniques

Tilling and Cultivating Methods

Offers advice and methods for effective tilling and cultivating, including tine shear pins.

Wheel Adjustment for Cultivating

Cultivating Wheel Adjustment

Details steps to adjust wheel position for improved stability during cultivating.

Maintenance Schedule and Procedures

Maintenance Schedule

Outlines a schedule for regular maintenance tasks based on usage hours and seasons.

General Maintenance and Lubrication

Provides general advice on upkeep and details the lubrication chart and points.

Engine Maintenance

Engine Lubrication and Oil Change

Covers engine lubrication requirements and the procedure for changing engine oil.

Air Filter Service

Details how to clean or replace the air filter's pre-cleaner and cartridge.

Service and Adjustments

Handle Height Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the tiller's handle height for operator comfort.

Tire Care

Tire Pressure and Care

Covers tire pressure recommendations and keeping tires free from damage.

Ground Drive Belt Service

Belt Replacement and Adjustment

Details the process for replacing the ground drive belt and adjusting its tension.

Tine Replacement

Tine Wear and Replacement

Explains how to identify worn tines and the procedure for their replacement or switching.

Engine Adjustments

Throttle Cable Adjustment

Outlines the procedure for adjusting the throttle control cable if needed.

Carburetor Adjustment

Advises on carburetor adjustment and warns against tampering with the governor.

Storage Procedures

Tiller and Engine Storage

Details comprehensive steps for storing the tiller and its engine for the off-season.

Troubleshooting Chart

Problem Solutions

Provides a chart of common tiller problems, their causes, and recommended corrections.

Repair Parts - Handles

Handle Assembly Parts

Lists and illustrates parts for the tiller's handle assembly.

Transmission Components

Transmission Parts List

Provides a detailed breakdown of parts for the tiller's transmission assembly.

Tine Shield Parts

Tine Shield Breakdown

Illustrates and lists parts associated with the tiller's tine shield.

Tine Assembly Components

Tine Assembly Parts

Details the components that make up the tiller's tine assembly.

Decals and Labels

Decal Identification

Identifies and locates various decals and labels on the tiller for operational guidance.

Service Notes

Service Notes

Contains general notes or reminders related to servicing and repairing the tiller.

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