Background
The Craftsman Cultivator 316.292561 is a product designed for gardening and other soil cultivation. It has an air-cooled, 2-cycle engine with a displacement of 31.5 cc and operates at 7,800+ RPM. The cultivator uses a centrifugal clutch type and electronic ignition, with an on/off stop control function that is operated by a rocker switch. The spark plug used in this cultivator is a Champion RDJ7Y with a gap of 0.020 inches (0.50 mm). The fuel/oil mixture has a ratio of 40:1 and the cultivator uses a diaphragm, all-position carburetor. Fuel capacity is 14 ounces (415 ml).
The cultivator has a steel tube drive shaft and a finger-tip trigger throttle control. It can cultivate a path width up to 9 inches (22.86 cm) and a maximum depth of 5 inches (12.7 cm). It is suitable for cultivating sod and light to medium soil and can be used in garden areas and around trees. The cultivator weighs approximately 26 lbs (12 kg) when empty of fuel.
Technical Specifications
- Engine Type: Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle
- Displacement: 31.5 cc
- Idle Speed RPM: 2,600-3,600 rpm
- Operating RPM: 7,800+ rpm
- Clutch Type: Centrifugal
- Ignition Type: Electronic
- Spark Plug Type: Champion RDJ7Y
- Spark Plug Gap: 0.020 inch (0.50 mm)
- Fuel/Oil Ratio: 40:1
- Carburetor: Diaphragm, All-Position
- Starter: Auto Rewind
- Drive Shaft Tube: Steel Tube
- Cultivating Path Width (Maximum): 9 inches (22.86 cm)
- Cultivating Depth (Maximum): 5 inches (12.7 cm)
- Approximate Weight (no fuel): 26 lb. (12 kg)
Warranty
The Craftsman Cultivator 316.292561 comes with a full two-year warranty. This warranty covers any parts that are found to be defective in material or workmanship, free of charge. To claim the warranty, you can return the Craftsman equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is also available, but a trip charge will apply. It is important to note that the warranty only applies while the product is in the United States. However, the warranty does not cover expendable items that become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters. It also does not cover tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, repairs necessary due to operator abuse or negligence, engine cleaning or repairs caused by contaminated or oxidized fuel, or equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. To locate the nearest Sears Service Center or to schedule service, you can contact Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. It is important to keep in mind that this warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.