Craftsman 917.297021 - WARRANTY; LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER; SAFETY RULES; TRAINING

Safety Rules..........................................2
Warranty................................................2
ProductSpecifications .........................4
Assembly/Pre-Operation.......................6
Operation...............................................8
Maintenance........................................13
ServiceandAdjustments.....................15
Storage................................................19
Troubleshooting...................................20
IllustratedPartsList.............................42
Sears Service........................Back Cover
LIMITEDONEYEAR WARRANTYON CRAFTSMANTILLER
Forone (1)year from date of purchase,when this CraftsmanTiller is maintained,
lubricated,andtuned up according to the operating and maintenanceinstructionsin the
owner'smanual, Searswill repairfree of charge any defect in materialor workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:
Expendableitems which becomeworn duringnormal use, such as tines, spark plugs,
air cleaners and belts.
. Repairsnecessarybecause of operator abuse or negligence,includingbentcrank-
shafts andthe failure to maintainthe equipment accordingto the instructionscon-
tained inthe owner's manual.
. If this CraftsmanTiller is usedfor commercialor rental purposes,this Warrantyapplies
for only thirty (30)days fromthe date of purchase.
Warrantyservice is availableby returningthe craftsman power mowerto the nearest
searsservice center/departmentinthe united states.This warranty appliesonly while
this productis in use inthe united states.
This Warranty gives youspecific legal rights, andyou may alsohave other rightswhich
vary from state to state.
SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817WA, HOFFMANESTATES,IL 60179 U.S.A.
IMPORTANT:This cutting machineis capable of amputatinghands andfeet and throw-
ing objects. Failureto observe the following safety instructionscould resultin serious
injury or death.
TRAINING
Readthe Owner's Manualcarefully.Be
thoroughlyfamiliar withthe controlsand
the proper use of the equipment.Know
howto stop the unit and disengagethe
controlsquickly.
Neverallow childrento operatethe
equipment. Never allowadults to op-
erate the equipmentwithout proper
instruction.
. Keepthe area of operationclear of all
persons,particularlysmall children, and
pets.
PREPARATION
. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all
foreign objects.
Disengage all clutches and shift into
neutral before starting the engine (mo-
tor).
Do not operate the equipment without
wearing adequate outer garments. Wear
footwear that will improve footing on
slippery surfaces.
. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam-
mable.
Use an approved fuel container.
. Never add fuel to a running engine or
hot engine.
Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill fuel tank indoors.
• Replace gasoline cap securely and
clean up spilled fuel before restarting.