Owner`s manual

SafetyRules...........................................2
Warranty.................................................2
ProductSpecifications .........................4
Assembly/Pre-Operation........................6
Operation...............................................8
Maintenance........................................13
ServiceandAdjustments....................15
Storage.................................................19
Troubleshooting...................................20
IllustratedPartsList.............................42
SearsService........................BackCover
LIMITEDTWOYEARWARRAN"[_ONCRAFTSMANTILLER
For two (2)yearsfrom dateof purchase,whenthis CraftsmanTiller is maintained,
lubricated,andtuned upaccordingto the operatingand maintenanceinstructionsinthe
owner'smanual,Searswill repairfree of chargeanydefectin materialor workmanship.
ThisWarrantydoesnot cover:
• Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse,suchas tines,sparkplugs,
aircleanersand belts.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuseor negligence,includingbentcrank-
shaftsandthefailureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscon-
tained inthe owner'smanual.
• If thisCraftsmanTiller is usedfor commercialor rentalpurposes,this Warrantyapplies
for onlythirty (30)daysfromthe dateof purchase.
Warrantyserviceis availableby returningthecraftsmanpowermowerto the nearest
searsservicecenter/departmentinthe unitedstate&Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhile
this productis inuseinthe unitedstates.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state,
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 U,S.A.
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw-
ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
TRAINING
• Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment, Know
how to stop the unit and disengage the
controls quickly.
• Never allow children to operate the
equipment. Never allow adults to op-
erate the equipment without proper
instruction.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small 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 (rec-
to0.
• 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 fue! 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.
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