Owner`s manual

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchaseof a SearsTiller.
It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to
giveyou the best possibledependabilityand performance.
Should you experience any problems you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized Sears
Service Center/Department. They have competent,well-
trained techniciansand the propertootstoserviceor repair
this unit. ....
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly,
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES",
MODEL
NUMBER 917.299852
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF
PURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE
FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED TO
THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PRODUCT SPECIRCATIONS
HORSEPOWER, 5.0,P
DISPLACEMENT: 12.57cu. in.
GASOLINECAPACITY: 3 Quarts :
UnleadedRegular
OIL : SAE 30W (Above32°F)
(CAPACITY:20oz.) SAE5W-30(Below32°F)
SPARKPLUG: Champion
(GAP: .030") RJ19LM
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A SearsMaintenanceAgreement isavailable on thisprod-
uct. Contactyour nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observethe safety rules.
° Followaregularscheduleinmaintaining, caringfor and
usingyourtiller.
° Follow the instructions under the "Customer
Responsibilities"and "Storage" sections ofthisOwner's
Manual.
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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER
Fortwo yearsfrom date of purchase, when thisCraftsman Tiller is maintained,lubricated,and tuned up accordingto
the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in
materialor workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendableitemswhichbecome worn during normal use,such as tines,spark plugs, air cleanersand belts.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, includingbent crankshafts and the failure to
maintain the equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontainedinthe owner'smanual.
• If this Craftsman Tiller is usedfor commercialor rentalpurposes,this Warrantyapplies for only30 days from the
date of purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE tS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN TILLER TO THE NEAREST SEARS
SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THiS
PRODUCT IS IN USEIN THE UNITED STATES.
This Warranty givesyouspecific legal rights,and you may also have other rightswhichvaryfrom state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60179
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- IMPORTANT-
This unitis equippedwithaninternalcombustionengine and shouldnotbe used onor near any unimprovedforest-covered,
brush-covered or grass covered land unlessthe engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable localor state taws(ifany). if a spark attester is used, itshouldbe maintained in effectiveworking order by the
operator. : i :
In the state ofCaliforniathe above isrequired bylaw (Section 4442 ofthe CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Other states
may have similarlaws. Federal lawsapply on federal lands. See your Sears AuthorizedService Center for sparkarrester.
Refer to the Repair Parts sectionofthis manual for part number.
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