Sears 917.299642 Owner's Manual

SWAURSOWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO,917.299642Caution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand InstructionsBefore OperatingThis Equipment£RI:IFTSMI:IN4.0 HORSE

OPERATIONThe operationof any Tiller can resultinforeign objectsthrownintothe eyes, whichcan resultinsevereeye damage. Always wear safety glasses or ey

OPERATIONSTOPPING TINES AND ENGINE. TILLER MOVEMENT AND TINES WILL STOP WHENDRIVE CONTROL BAR iS RELEASED.• Move Shift Lever Indicator to "N"

OPERATIONH,FILL FUEL TANK• TO fill Fuel Tank (Fig 16), use fresh, clean regularunleaded automotive gasoline Capacity is about 2quarts_FILL TO WITHIN 1

OPERATION. For easier handling of your Tiller, leave about 8 inchesof untilled soil between the first and second tillingpasses. The third pass will be

i, illllllllllllii i i i ii i i i i i iillllllMAINTENANCEi ...DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIREFROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE PER-FORMING ANY MAINTENANCE (E

MAINTENANCEENGINE LUBRICATIONYour four cycle Engine will normally consume some oil,therefore check Engine oil level regularly--approximatelyevery five

... ,,,,,,,,,,,SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONSLUBRICATION CHART- OIL PIVOT POINTSUSE SAE 30 OILTH ROIRLECONTROLIDLERBRACKETSHIFT

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSPOSITION HANDLESelect Handle height suitable for you and your tillingconditions,Handle heightwill changewhen Tillerdigsintothe

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS,ll,GROUND DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT- Remove Hairpin Clip and RetainingPinfrom Hub of lefthand Wheel Pull Wheel out from Tiller ab

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTTINE REPLACEMENTSTOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVETHE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM THESPARK PLUG BEFORE CLEANINGOUT THE TINES BY HAND. USE CAU*T

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers&TRAINING- Read the operating and service instructionmanualcarefully. B

IIIlUlIISERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTCARBURETORNOTE: A dirty Air Cleaner will cause the Engine to runrough. Be sure Air Cleaner is clean before adjustments_F

STORAGESTORAGEKeep your Tiller in a weatherproof, dry building_To avoidEngine problems, the fuel system should be emptied be-fore storage of 30 days o

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REPAIR PARTS4 H.P. CRAFTSMAN TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917.299642HANDLE ASSEMBLY12"%::.',32---_2616KEY PARTNO, NO.1 110707X2 110674X3 110673X4 1

REPAIR PARTS4 H,P. CRAFTSMAN TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917.299642MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE31240 13KEY PARTNO. NO.1 STD541431 *2 STD551137"3 STD541037"

REPAIR PARTS4 H.P. CRAFTSMAN TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917.299642MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE212139KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO, NO.t --- Decal, O,P.E.I2 STD541431&quo

REPAIR PARTS4 H.P, CRAFTSMAN TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917.299642TRANSMISSION 25242G 2424434445464748>24KEY PARTNO. NO.1 121146X2 121147X3 106211X4 502

REPAIR PARTS4 H.P. CRAFTSMAN TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917.299642TINE SHIELD,J%,1 223137242211272819KEY PARTNO. NOr1 980001292 104086X3613 104085X3614 839

REPAIR PARTS4 H.P. CRAFTSMAN TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917.299642TINES1tT10KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.1 4459J Tine L H. Outer2 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8 - 24

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

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a SearsCraftsman Tiller° it has been des=gned, engineered andmanufactured to give you the best possibledependabili

REPAIR PARTS4 H.P. CRAFTSMAN TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917.299642ENGINE - BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 112202, TYPE NUMBER 0847-01ENGINE, REAR316

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

REPAIR PARTS4 H.P. CRAFTSMAN TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917.299642ENGINE- BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 112202, TYPE NUMBER 0847.01ENGINE, INTERNAL

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

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OWNERSMANUALMODEL NO.917.299642HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTS£RRFTXMaN4.0 POWER14 INCH TI WIDTHCOUNTER ROTATING TINESR AR TINE TILLEREach Tiller has its own

TABLE OF CONTENTS, iii1,,Jl,Jll,,,Jlll,,Ji J, i, ,,ulJl, i,ii,llll,ll,,ii, u,lll iin i ii i i ii i i iSAFETY RULES ...

TILLER ACCESSORIESTHESE ACCESSORIES WERE AVAILABLE WHEN THE TILLER WAS PURCHASED. THEY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ATMOST SEARS RETAIL OUTLETS, CATALOG AND SER

ASSEMBLYTO ASSEMBLE YOUR TILLER YOU WILL NEED:(1) utility knife(1) wire cutter(1) tire pressure gauge(1) pair of pliers(1) screwdriver(1) 9/16" w

ASSEMBLYUNPACKING CARTONBE CAREFUL OF EXPOSED STAPLESWHEN HANDLING OR DISPOSING OFCARTONING MATERIAL... H,H,CAUTION: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLINGTI

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

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