Sears 917.299642 User Manual

BBAimOWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO. 917.299642Caution:Read and follow ail Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This EquipmentCRnFTSMRN4.0 HORSE

OPERATIONThe operation of any Tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severeSears Retail or Catalog StoresHOW T

OPERATIONSTOPPING TINES AND ENGINE• TILLER MOVEMENT AND TINES WILL STOP WHEN DRIVE CONTROL BAR IS RELEASED,• Move Shift Lever Indicator to &qu

OPERMIONFILL FUEL TANK• To fiil Fuel Tank (Fig 16), use fresh, clean regular unleaded automotive gasoline. Capacity is about 2 quarts.

OPERATION For easier handling of your Tiller, leave about 8 inches of untilled soil between the first and second tilling passes. The third

MAINTENANCEADISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE (EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT) TO PREVENT ACC

MAINTENANCEENGINE LUBRICATIONYour four cycle Engine will normally consume some oil, therefore check Engine oil level regularly—approximat

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONSLUBRICATION CHART - OIL PIVOT POINTSUSE SAE 30 OILMAINTENANCE CHECK LISTSERVICE RECORDFILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SER

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSPOSITION HANDLESelect Handle height suitable for you and your tilling conditions Handle height will change when Tiller

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSGROUND DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT• Remove Hairpin Clip and Retaining Pin from Hub of left hand Wheel. Pull wheel out from Tiller a

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTTINE REPLACEMENTASTOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG BEFORE CLEANING OUT THE TINES

ASAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Walk>Behind Powered Rotary TillersATRAINING• Read the operating and service instaiction manual car

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTCARBURETORNOTE: A dirty Air Cleaner will cause the Engine to lun rough. Be sure Air Cleaner is dean before adj

STORAGESTORAGEKeep your Tiller in a weatherproof, dry building. To avoidEngine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 da

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REPAIR PARTS4 H.P. CRAFTSMAN TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917.299642HANDLE ASSEMBLYKEYNO.PARTNO.1 110707X2 110674X3 110873X4 110672X5 6712J6 120431X7

REPAIR PARTS4 H.P. CRAFTSMAN TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917.299642iWAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE¡1KEY PART NO. NO.1 STD541431*STD551137*STD541037*749305761S72H11011

REPAIR PARTS4 H.P. CRAFTSSWAN TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917.299&42MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDEAKEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 --- Decal, O,P E I2 STD541431

REPAIR PARTS4 H.P. CRAFTSMAN TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917.299642TRANSMISSIONKEY PART NO, NO.DESCRIPTION1121146XTransmission Assembly (Inc key 2-52)2 1211

TINE SHIELDREPAIR PARTS4 H.P. CRAFTSMAN TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917.29964213KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO,KEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1Э8000129 Nut, Flange

TINESREPAIR PARTS4 H.P. CRAFTSMAN TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917.299642KEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION4459J Tine L H. Outer 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8 - 24 x 1 ST

ENGINE, RIGHT SIDEREPAIR PARTS4 HP. CRAFTSfyJAN TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917.299642ENGINE - BRIGGS & STRATTON- MODEL NUMBER 112202, TYPE NUMBER 0847-

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Tiller. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best

REPAIR PARTS4 H.P. CRAFTSMAN TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917.299642ENGINE - BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 112202, TYPE NUMBER 0847-01ENGINE, REAR48

ENGINE, REARREPAIR PARTS4 H.P. CRAFTSMAN TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917.299642ENGINE - BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 112202, TYPE NUMBER 0847-01KEY

ENGINE, INTERNAL PARTSREPAIR PARTS4 H.P. CRAFTSMAN TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917.299642ENGINE - BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 112202, TYPE NUMBER 0

REPAIR PARTS4 H.P. CRAFTSMAN TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917.299642 ENGINE - BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 112202, TYPE NUMBER 0847-01 ENGINE, INTERN

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BEMimOWNERSMANUALMODEL NO. 917.299642HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTSCRRFTSMHN4.0 HORSEPOWER 14 INCH TINE WIDTH COUNTER ROTATING TINES REAR TINE TILLEREach

mBLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES...2STORAGE...21

TILLER ACCESSORIESTHESE ACCESSORIES WERE AVAILABLE WHEN THE TILLER WAS PURCHASED. THEY ARE ALSO AVWLABL^ MOST SEARS RETAIL OUTLETS, CATALOG AND SERVIC

ASSEMBLYTO ASSEMBLE YOUR TILLER YOU WILL NEED:(1) ultlily knife (1) wire culler (1) lire pressure gauge (1) pair of pliers (1) screwdriver (1)9/16&quo

ASSEMBLYUNPACKING CARTONABE CAREFUL OF EXPOSED STAPLES WHEN HANDLING OR DISPOSING OF CARTONING MATERIALCAUTION: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING

ASSEMBLYCONNECT SHIFT ROD• Insert one end of Shift Rod {Fig 6) into hole of Shift Lever Indicator. Swing Shift Rod to the right side of Tiller and in

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TILLERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER.Compare the illustrations with your Tillerto fami