SafetyRules .......................................... 2
Warranty................................................ 2
ProductSpecifications ......................... 4
Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 6
Operation............................................... 8
Maintenance........................................ 1 3
Service andAdjustments.....................15
Storage................................................ 19
Troubleshooting ................................... 20
IllustratedParts List............................. 4 2
Sears Service........................ B ack Cover
LIMITEDONEYEAR WARRANTYON CRAFTSMANTILLER
Forone (1) year from date of purchase,when this CraftsmanTiller is maintained,
lubricated,andtuned up accordingto the operatingand maintenanceinstructionsin the
owner'smanual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.
This Warrantydoes not cover:
• Expendableitems which becomeworn during normal use, such as tines, spark plugs,
air cleanersand belts.
• Repairs necessarybecauseof operatorabuse or negligence,includingbent crank-
shafts and the failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscon-
tained in the owner'smanual.
• If this CraftsmanTiller is usedfor commercialor rentalpurposes,this Warrantyapplies
for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.
Warrantyservice is availableby returningthe craftsman powermowerto the nearest
searsservice center/departmentin the united states.This warrantyapplies onlywhile
this product is in use in the united states.
This Warrantygivesyou specificlegal rights, and you may also haveother rights which
vary from state to state.
SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817WA,HOFFMANESTATES,IL 60179 U.S.A.
IMPORTANT:This cutting machineis capableof amputatinghands and feet and throw-
ing objects.Failureto observe the followingsafety instructionscould result in serious
injury or death.
TRAINING
• Read the Owner'sManualcarefully.Be
thoroughlyfamiliar with the controlsand
the proper use of the
equipment.
Know
how to stop the unit and disengage
the
controls
quickly.
• Never allow children
to operate
the
equipment.
Never allow adults to op-
erate the equipment
without
proper
instruction.
• Keep the area of operation
clear
of all
persons,
particularly
small children,
and
pets.
PREPARATION
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all
foreign objects.
• Disengage
all clutches
and shift into
neutral
before
starting
the engine
(mo-
tor).
• Do not operate
the equipment
without
wearing
adequate
outer garments.
Wear
footwear
that will improve
footing
on
slippery
surfaces.
• Handle
fuel with care; it is highly
flam-
mable.
• Use an approved
fuel container.
• Never add fuel to a running
engine
or
hot engine.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors
with extreme
care.
Never fill fuel tank indoors.
• Replace
gasoline
cap securely
and
clean
up spilled
fuel before
restarting.