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Craftsman 917.29555 User Manual

Craftsman 917.29555
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Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
®
COUNTER ROTATING TI
oAssembUy
Operation
, Customer Responsibilities
oService and Adjustments
oRepair Parts
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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Craftsman 917.29555 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerCraftsman
Model Number917.29555
Engine Type4-Cycle
Engine Power6.5 HP
Tilling Depth6 inches
TypeRear-Tine Tiller
Wheel Size13 inches

Summary

Safety Rules and Practices

Safe Operating and Storage Procedures

Guidelines for safe operation, handling foreign objects, and proper storage.

Product Specifications and Warranty

Key Product Specifications

Details on horsepower, displacement, fuel capacity, oil type, and spark plug specifications.

Customer Responsibilities and Warranty

Operator duties for maintenance and warranty coverage details.

Tiller Assembly Guide

Assembly: Unpacking and Handle Installation

Installing the Handle Assembly

Detailed procedure for securely attaching the tiller's handle assembly.

Assembly: Final Connections and Checks

Tiller Operation: Controls Overview

Identifying Tiller Controls

Explains the function of key controls like drive bar, shift lever, and throttle control.

Tiller Operation: Tilling and Stopping

How to Till and Adjust Depth Stake

Steps for tilling operation, adjusting depth stake, and stopping the tiller.

Tine and Drive Operation Modes

Explains forward, reverse, and tilling modes with wheel drive.

Tiller Operation: Starting and Transport

Turning, Transporting, and Engine Prep

Procedures for turning, transporting, and preparing the engine before starting.

Checking Oil and Adding Gasoline

Instructions for checking engine oil level and adding fresh, clean gasoline.

Tiller Operation: Engine Start and Tilling Tips

Starting the Tiller Engine

Step-by-step guide for starting the engine using choke and throttle controls.

Effective Tilling and Soil Handling

Tips for optimal tilling based on soil conditions and handling the tiller.

Tiller Operation: Cultivating

Customer Responsibilities: Maintenance Schedule

Scheduled Maintenance Checks

Maintenance schedule based on operating hours and general recommendations.

Customer Responsibilities: Engine Maintenance

Customer Responsibilities: Other and Service

Service and Adjustments: Belt System

Service and Adjustments: Tine System

Service and Adjustments: Engine Controls

Throttle Cable and Carburetor Adjustment

Procedures for adjusting throttle cable and carburetor for optimal engine performance.

Tiller Storage Procedures

Troubleshooting Tiller Problems

Engine Starting and Power Issues

Diagnosing and correcting problems like engine not starting or loss of power.

Operational and Tine Rotation Issues

Resolving issues with overheating, handling, soil clumping, and tines not rotating.

Repair Parts: Engine Block and Crankshaft

Repair Parts: Engine Carburetor and Fuel System

Repair Parts: Engine Flywheel and Gaskets

Repair Parts: Engine Internals

Repair Parts: Engine Controls and Accessories

How to Order Repair Parts

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