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23 This product has a low emission engine which operates I_ differently from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:Warranty................................................2 SafetyRules..........................................2 ProductSpecifications .........................4 Assembly/Pre-Operation.......................6 Operation...............................................8 MaintenanceSchedule........................14 Maintenance.......................................14 Serviceand Adjustments.....................16 Storage................................................20 Troubleshooting...................................21 IllustratedParts List.............................44 SearsService........................BackCover LIMITEDTWOYEARWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANTILLER Fortwo (2)yearsfromdate ofpurchase,whenthis CraftsmanTiller ismaintained, lubricated,andtuned upaccordingto theoperatingandmaintenanceinstructionsinthe owner'smanual,Searswillrepairfreeofchargeany defectin materialorworkmanship. This Warrantydoes notcover: • Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse,suchastines,sparkplugs, air cleanersand belts. • Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuseornegligence,includingbentcrankshaftsandthefailureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingto theinstructionscontainedin theowner'smanual. • IfthisCraftsmanTilleris usedforcommercialor rentalpurposes,thisWarrantyapplies foronlythirty (30)daysfromthedateof purchase. Warrantyserviceisavailablebyreturningthecraftsmanpowermowerto thenearest searsservicecenter/departmentinthe unitedstates.Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhile thisproductisinuseinthe unitedstates. ThisWarrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,andyou mayalsohaveother rightswhich vary from state to state. SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO.,D/817WA,HOFFMANESTATES,IL 60179 U.S.A. IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. TRAINING • Disengage all clutches and shift into • Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be neutral before starting the engine (motor). thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know • Do not operate the equipment without how to stop the unit and disengage the wearing adequate outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on controls quickly. slippery surfaces. • Never allow children to operate the • Handle fuel with care; it is highly flamequipment. Never allow adults to op mable. erate the equipment without proper instruction. • Use an approved fuel container. • Never add fuel to a running engine or • Keep the area of operation clear of all hot engine. persons, particularly small children, and • Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. pets. Never fill fuel tank indoors. PREPARATION • Replace gasoline cap securely and • Thoroughly inspect the area where the clean up spilled fuel before restarting. equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects. • Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or elec tric starting motors. • Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine (motor) is running (except where specifically recommended by manufacturer). OPERATION • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. • Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller. • Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. • If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. • Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating position. • Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended. Disengage the tines, shift into neutral, and stop the engine. • Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. Disconnect the cord on electric motors. • Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are dangerous. • Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place. • Keep children and pets away. • Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate. • Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing. • Never allo...