Craftsman 917.292402 owner manual Problem, Engineoverheats

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PROBLEM

Engineoverheats

Excessive bounce/

difficult handling

CAUSE

1.Low oil level/dirty oil.

2.Dirty,engine air screen.

3.Dirty engine.

4.Partially plugged muffler.

5.Improper carburetor adjustment.

1.Ground too dry and hard.

2.Wheels and depth stake incorrectlyadjusted.

CORRECTION

1.Check oil level/change oil.

2.Clean engine air screen.

3.Clean cylindertins, air screen, muf tier area.

4.Remove and clean muffler.

5.Adjust carburetor to ricber posi tion.

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

2. Adjust wheels and depth stake.

Soil balls up or clumps

Engine runs but tiller won't move

Engine runs but labors when tilling

1. Ground too wet,

1."line control is not engaged.

2.V-belt not correctly adjusted.

3.V-belt is off pulley(e).

1.1311ingtoo deep.

2.Throttle control not properly adjusted.

3.Carburetor out of adjustment,

1, Walt for more favorable soil condi tions.

1 Engage tins control.

2 Perform _ne Operation Check.

3.Inspect V-bait.

1.Set depth stake for shallower till

ing.

2.Check throttle control setting.

3.Make necessary adjustments.

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Contents Crrftsmin Training Limitedtwo Year Warranty on Craftsman TillerPreparation SEARS, Roebuckand CO., D/817WA, Hoffman ESTATES, ILOperation Maintenance Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesTools Required for Assembly Operators PositionUNC Unpack Carton Assemble HandleMeets Ansi Safety Requirements Know Your TillerTilling Tine Operation ForwardReverse Transporting Your TillerTo Start Engine Fill Engine with OILADD Gasoline Cultivating Breaking in Your TillerTilling Hints General Recommendations Lubrication ChartSchedule Before Each USETo Change Engine OIL AIR CleanerEngine Lubrication Cooling SystemCleaning To Replace V-BELTS Engine Fuel System TillerEngine OIL CylindersProblem CauseCorrection Problem EngineoverheatsRepair Parts Handle AssemblyDescription KEY Part NO. no Repair PartsBelt Guard and Pulley Assembly KEY Part DescriptionWheel and Depth Stake Assembly Tine Assembly Transmission KEY Part NO. NO, DescriptionDecals 220 Repairparts Toinstallseerepair Gasket SET015 203 Page Page Page £ARS

917.292402 specifications

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