Owner`s manual

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tiller.
It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to
t_ive yoL the best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problems you cannot easily
remedy, piease contact your nearest authorized Sears
Service Center/Department. They have competent, well-
trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair
this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions witl
enable you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES",
MODEL
NUMBER 917,297350
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF
PURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE
FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED TO
THE RIGHT HAND ENGINE BRACKET°
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERtAL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 5.0 HP
DISPLACEMENT: 12..57 cu. in.
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 Quarts
Unleaded Regular
OIL (API-SG): SAE 30W (Above 32°F)
(CAPACITY: 20 oz.. [0..6L]) SAE 5W-30 (Betow 32°F)
SPARK PLUG : Champion
(GAP: _030" [076mini) RJ19LM (STD361458)
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-
ucto Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
* Read and observe the safety rules,,
- Fo!Iow a regular schedule in maintaining, cadng for and
using your tilter.
- Follow the instructions under "Customer
Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's
Manual
IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT 1S EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED ON
OR NEAR ANY UNIMPROVED FOREST-COVERED, BRUSH-COVERED OR GRASS COVERED LAND UNLESS THE
ENGINE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH. A SPARK ARRESTER MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL OR STATE
LAWS (IF ANY). IFA SPARKARRESTER IS USED, IT SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN EFFECTIVE WORKING ORDER BY
THE OPERATOR.
IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THE ABOVE IS REQUIRED BY LAW (SECTION 4442 OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE). OTHER STATES MAY HAVE SIMILAR LAWS. FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON FEDERAL LANDS.
SEE YOUR SEARS AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT FOR SPARK ARRESTER. REFER TO THE REPAIR
PARTS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL FOR PART NUMBER.
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER
For two (2) years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up
according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any
defect in material or workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:.
° Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as tines, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts.
o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to
maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual
• If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty applies for only thirty (30) days
from the date of purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN TILLER TO THE NEAREST SEARS
SERVICE CENTEPJDEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS
PRODUCT 1S IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COo, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179