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Owner’s Manual

FRONT TINE TILLER

5.5 HP
24 Inch Tine Width

Model No.

917.29149

This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
en gine, 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.

Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/crafts man

Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.29149

Page 1: ...hich operates differently from previously built engines Before you start the 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 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...while this product is 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 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 o...

Page 3: ...xhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or elec tric starting motors Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine motor is running ex ce...

Page 4: ... Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark ar rester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products...

Page 5: ...nual 1 Bottle Engine Oil ACCESSORIES SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER BELT TINES SHEAR PIN HAIRPIN CLIP ENGINE TILLER MAINTENANCE These accessories were available when the tiller was produced They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers Some of these accessories may not apply to your tiller UNASSEMBLED PARTS ...

Page 6: ...down 3 Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts lock washers and nuts Tighten securely Tighten nut A 4 Depth stake must move freely If it does not loosen support bolt HANDLE HEIGHT Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator See HANDLE HEIGHT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TILLING WIDTH Tilling width may be adjusted to better handle your tilling conditions ...

Page 7: ...ake Tine Shield Tines RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Used to start the engine THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the locations of var ious controls a...

Page 8: ... depth stake by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin Change depth stake to desired position Replace the clevis pin and hairpin clip For normal tilling set depth stake at the second or third hole from the top WHEELS Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin Change wheel position Replace the hairpin clip and clevis pin For normal tilling set wheels at the second or third hole fro...

Page 9: ...NOTE If at a high altitude 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual NOTE If engine does not start see trou bleshooting points ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline ...

Page 10: ...nfall and wind it may be advisable to till the soil at the end of the growing season to further condition the soil Soil conditions are important for proper tilling Tines will not readily penetrate dry hard soil which may contribute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller Hard soil should be mois tened before tilling however extremely wet soil will ball up or clump during till ing...

Page 11: ...ted to op erator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller All adjustments in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replac...

Page 12: ...d for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Add SAE 30 mo tor oil or equivalent Tighten oil filler plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure tiller is on level surface Oil w...

Page 13: ...erviced CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot We do not rec ommend using pressurized water garden hose etc to clean your unit unless the gasket area around the transmission and the engine muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine will shorten the useful life of your tiller Clean engine wheels finish etc of all foreign matte...

Page 14: ...er Tine B A Hairpin Clip tine_5 A C C A NARROW TILLING CULTIVATING 12 3 4 PATH Remove outer tines tine_6 Inner Tines Only NOTE When reassembling outer tines be sure right tine assembly marked R and left tine assembly marked L are mounted to correct side of tine shaft TINE OPERATION CHECK WARNING Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent starting while checking tine operation For proper...

Page 15: ...th tine control ON held down to handle push down on handle to raise tines off the ground 6 Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines Tines should rotate forward 7 If tines do not rotate inner wire of con trol cable is too loose Loosen cable clip and pull cable up to remove slack and retighten clip 8 Recheck in ON position and adjust if necessary NOTE If ON position check required adj...

Page 16: ...tarting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor age container Always follow the...

Page 17: ...spark plug wire 5 Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug 6 Carburetor out of 6 Make necessary adjust adjustment ments Loss of power 1 Engine is overloaded 1 Set depth stake and wheels for shallower tilling 2 Dirty air cleaner 2 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge 3 Low oil level dirty oil 3 Check oil level change oil 4 Faulty spark plug 4 Clean and regap or change spark plug 5 Oil...

Page 18: ...just wheels and depth incorrectly adjusted stake Soil balls up or 1 Ground too wet 1 Wait for more favorable clumps soil conditions Engine runs but 1 Tine control is not 1 Engage tine control tiller won t move engaged 2 V belt not correctly 2 Inspect adjust V belt adjusted 3 V belt is off pulley s 3 Inspect V belt Engine runs but 1 Tilling too deep 1 Set depth stake for shal labors when lower till...

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