Craftsman 917.29332 owner manual Operation, Maintenance and Storage

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OPERATION

Do not put hands or feet near'or under rotating parts.

Exercise extreme caution when operat- ing on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.

After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the

damage before restarting and operating the tiller.

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

If the unit should start to vibrate abnor- mally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating position.

Take all possible precautions when leav- ing the machine unattended. Disengage the tines, shift into neutral, and stop the engine.

Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental

starting. Disconnect the cord on electric motors.

Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.

Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.

Keep children and pets away.

Do not overload the machine capacity

by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.

Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.

Never allow bystanders near the unit.

Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller (such as wheel weights, counter- weights, cabs, and the like).

Never operate the tiller without good vis- ibility or light.

Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward. If this occurs,

let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the machine.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Keep machine; attachments, and accessories in safe working condition.

Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts, and other bolts at frequent inter- vals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel _,nk inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

Always refer to the operator's guide instructions for important details if the

tiller is to be stored for an extended peri- od.

_.CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire .and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent acci- dental starting when setting up, transport- ing, adjusting or making repairs.

WARNING

The engine exhuast from this product con- tains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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Contents Craftsman Preparation SEARS, Roebuckand CO., D/817WA, Hoffman ESTATES, IL TrainingOperation Maintenance and StorageCustomer Responsibilities Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications RJ19LMLeft Right Tools Required for AssemblyOperators Position FrontViewed from R,H. Side of Tiller Install HandleHandle Height Connect Shift RODRemove Tiller from Crate Check Tire PressureKnow Your Tiller Meets Ansi Safety RequirementsEngine HOW USE Your TillerStopping Tines DriveTo Transport TurningCultivating Outer Side ShieldsTilling Hints To Start Engine0101010 0101010 0101010 Tine Shear PinsLubrication Chart To Change Engine OIL To Service PRE-CLEANERTo Service Cartridge Engine LubricationSpark Plug To Adjust Handle HeightCleaning MufflerTo Replace Ground Drive Belt Tire CareTo Remove Wheel To Remove Belt GuardTine Replacement To Adjus T Carburetor EngineCylinders TillerFuel System Engine OILProblem CauseCorrection Problem Cause KEY Part Description HandlesMAINFRAME, Left Side KEY PartDescription MAINFRAME, Right Side KEY Part DescriptionStandardhardware - Purchaselocally KEY Part NO. NO. Description TransmissionTineshield Tine Assembly Decals Label KIT Ownersmanual ENGINE, Briggs & Stratton - Model Number 121432, Type no -E1 55A +++t Gasket SET Carburetor Gasietset Carburetor KIT 11098A 493280 Screws Idle Speed 690960 Screw, Blower Housing 305B 692557 Sears