Craftsman 917.29239 owner manual Problem Cause

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PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

 

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Engineoverheats 1. Lowoil level/dirty oil

 

2.

Dirty engine air screen.

 

3.

Dirty engine.

 

4.

Partially plugged muffler.

 

5.

Improper carburetor

 

 

adjustment.

Excessivebounce/

1.

Ground too dry and hard.

difficulthandling

 

 

 

.

Wheels and depth stake

 

 

 

 

incorrectly adjusted.

Soilballsupor

1.

Ground too wet.

clumps

 

 

Enginerunsbut

1.

line control is not engaged,

tiller won'tmove

2.

V-belt not correctly adjusted.

 

3.

V-belt is off pulley(s).

Enginerunsbut 1. Tilling too deep.

laborswhentilling

2.Throttle control not properly adjusted.

3.Carburetor out of adjustment.

CORRECTION

1.Check oil level/change oil.

2.Clean engine air screen.

3.Clean cylinder fins, air screen, muf tier area.

4.Remove and clean muffler.

5.Adjust carburetor to dcher posi tion.

1.Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions.

2.Adjust wheels and depth stake.

1.Wait for more favorable soil condi tions.

1.Engage tine control.

2.Perform "13neOperation Check

3.Inspect V-belt.

1.Set depth stake for shallower till ing.

2.Check throttle control setting.

3.Make necessary adjustments.

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Contents Rrftimrn Training Limited ONE Year Warranty on Craftsman TillerPreparation SEARS, Roebuckand CO., D/817WA, Hoffman ESTATES, ILMaintenance and Storage OperationCustomer Responsibilities Contents of Hardware Pack Tilling Width Unpack Carton & Install HandleInstall Depth Stake Assembly Handle Height= I\l Know Your TillerDepth Stake TillingTransporting Your Tiller Carburetor ADD GasolineTo Start Engine Breaking in Your TillerTilling Hints CultivatingGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartTion Chart Before Each USETo Change Engine OIL AIR CleanerEngine Lubrication Cooling SystemMuffler CleaningTiller TransmissionNarrow TILLING/CULTIVATING 12-3/4 Path Idle RPM Adjustment To Adjust CarburetorFinal Setting EngineOther CylindersEngine Fuel System Engine OILProblem Cause CorrectionProblem Cause