Sears 917.299642 - Manual (Page 3)

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Craftsman Tiller. It has been designed, engineered and
manufactured to give you the best possible dependability
and performance.
Should you experience any problems you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen-
ter/Department We have competent, well trained techni­
cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your Tiller prop­
erly, Always observe the "SAFETY RULÉS",
MODEL
NUMBER 917.299642
SERIAL
NUMBER __________ _______________________
DATE OF
PURCHASE _______________________________
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE
FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED TO
THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PRODUCT SPECIFJCATIONS
HORSEPOWER; 4.0
DISPUCEMENT: 11.39 CU. IN..
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 2 QUART
(UNLEADED)
OIL (20 OZ. CAPACITY): SAE 30W
(SAE10W 30)
SPARK PLUG (GAP ,030 IN ): CHAMPION
RCJ8
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this
product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.,
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety mles.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring lor and using your Tiller.
• Follow the instructions under “Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's Manual.,
LIMITED ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER
For one year from dale of purchase, when this Craftsman Tliler is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up ac­
cording to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and
workmanship.
If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty applies for only 30 days from
the date of purchase.
This Warranty does not cover:
• expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as tines, spark plug, air cleaners and belts.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to
maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN TILLER TO THE NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY
WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES,,
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from slate to
state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684
-NOTE-
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester
meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester Is used, it should be maintained in effective working order
by the operator.
In the stale of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code) Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. See your Sears Authorized Service Center for spark
arrester. Refer to page 33 of Repair Parts section of this manual for part number.