Craftsman 316.29271 - Manual (Page 2)

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INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Oil and Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE
NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the
states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington.
All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public
Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and
Washington require, by law that certain internal
combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or
grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor,
maintained in effective working order, or the engine be
constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention
of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for
regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to
follow these requirements could subject you to liability or
a fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark
arrestor. If it requires replacement, ask your LOCAL
SERVICE DEALER to install the Accessory Part
#180890 Spark Arrestor Kit.
WARNING
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS
PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS
OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
Full Two-Year Warranty on Craftsman Cultivator / Edger
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up
according to the instructions in the operator’s manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts found to be
defective in material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning Craftsman equipment to
your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This Warranty
applies only while this product is in the United States.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters.
• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage caused by objects, such as stones
or metal debris, oversized stock, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.
• Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage
caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, or failure to maintain the
equipment according to the instructions contained in the operator’s manual.
• Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). In general,
fuel should be used within 30 days of its purchase date.
• Equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT
1–800-4-MY-HOME®.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Notes (Intentionally Blank) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
CARB / EPA Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E21-E23
Repair Protection Agreement . . . . Inside Back Cover
Service Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARRANTY