Safety
Rules ..........................................
2
Warranty
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2
Product
Specifications
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4
Assembly/Pre-Operation
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6
Operation
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8
Maintenance
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13
Service
and Adjustments
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15
Storage
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18
Troubleshooting
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19
Illustrated
Parts List .............................
40
Sears
Service
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Back Cover
LIMITED
TWO YEAR
WARRANTY
ON CRAFTSMAN
TILLER
For two (2) years from date of purchase,
when this Craftsman
Tiller
is maintained,
lubricated,
and tuned
up according
to the operating
and maintenance
instructions
in the
owner's
manual,
Sears will repair free of charge
any defect
in material
or workmanship.
This Warranty
does
not cover:
• Expendable
items which
become
worn during
normal
use, such as tines, spark plugs,
air cleaners
and belts.
• Repairs
necessary
because
of operator
abuse
or negligence,
including
bent crank-
shafts and the failure to maintain
the equipment
according
to the instructions
con-
tained
in the owner's
manual.
• If this Craftsman
Tiller
is used for commercial
or rental
purposes,
this Warranty
applies
for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.
Warranty
service
is available
by returning
the craftsman
power
mower 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 state to state.
SEARS,
ROEBUCK
AND CO., D/817WA,
HOFFMAN
ESTATES,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
IMPORTANT:
This cutting
machine
is capable
of amputating
hands
and feet and throw-
ing objects.
Failure
to observe
the following
safety
instructions
could result
in serious
injury or death.
TRAINING
• Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
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.