Craftsman 917.299110 User Manual

Owner's Manual
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T TI TILL
800 Series
24 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.299110
• Espa5ol, p. 19
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before start the
you
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.
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Craftsman 917.299110 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Craftsman
Model Number	917.299110
Type	Tiller
Engine	Briggs & Stratton
Engine Type	4-Cycle
Tilling Width	16 inches
Tilling Depth	8 inches
Tine Count	4
Warranty	2 years
Transmission	Belt-driven

Summary

Warranty Information

Limited One Year Warranty

Details the warranty coverage, duration, and exclusions for the Craftsman Tiller.

Safety Rules and Guidelines

Operation Safety

Rules for safe tiller operation, including warnings and precautions.

Maintenance & Storage Safety

Important Safety Cautions

Specific warnings, such as disconnecting the spark plug wire for safety.

Product Specifications

Assembly and Pre-Operation

Operating Your Tiller

Know Your Tiller Controls

Control Functions Explained

How to Use Your Tiller

Filling Engine with Oil

Instructions for checking and adding the correct amount of engine oil.

Starting the Engine

Breaking In Your Tiller

Tilling Hints

Maintenance Procedures

Maintenance Schedule & Recommendations

Routine maintenance intervals and general advice for tiller upkeep.

Engine Maintenance

Lubrication and Oil Change

Engine oil specifications, viscosity grades, and replacement procedure.

Air Cleaner Service

Cooling System

Muffler

Spark Plug

Cleaning Your Tiller

Service and Adjustments

Tine Arrangement Options

Tine Operation Check

Verifying correct tine control engagement and disengagement.

Service and Adjustments (Continued)

Belt Guard & V-Belt Service

Carburetor Adjustment

Storage Instructions

Tiller & Engine Preparation

Fuel System Storage

Engine Oil & Cylinder Prep

Troubleshooting Guide

Engine Will Not Start

Diagnosing and correcting common engine starting problems.

Engine Hard to Start

Troubleshooting difficulties encountered during engine startup.

Loss of Power

Identifying causes and solutions for reduced engine power.

Troubleshooting Guide (Continued)

Engine Overheats

Resolving issues related to the engine overheating.

Tiller Bounce/Difficult Tilling

Addressing excessive tiller bouncing or difficult tilling conditions.

Soil Clumping/Engine Stalling

Fixing problems caused by specific soil conditions.

Repair Parts Identification

Belt Guard and Pulley Assembly

Wheel and Depth Stake Assembly

Tine Assembly

Briggs & Stratton Engine Details