Background
The Craftsman Tiller 316.292620 is a gas-powered tiller manufactured by RYOBI for Sears under the Craftsman brand. The tiller comprises a 2-cycle, air-cooled engine with a displacement of 31.5 cc. It operates at an idle speed between 2,600 and 3,600 rpm, while its operating speed exceeds 7,800 rpm. The tiller uses a centrifugal clutch, electronic ignition, and a rocker switch for stop control. Other specifications include a diaphragm carburetor, a steel tube drive shaft, and a finger-tip trigger throttle control.
This tiller is primarily used for cultivating sod and light-to-medium soil, especially in garden areas around trees. The tiller's tines can cultivate up to a maximum width of 9 inches and a maximum depth of 5 inches. It also includes an auto-rewind starter for easier starting, and a baffled muffler with a spark arrestor screen for the ignition. The tines are secured with click pins for easy removal and replacement. The tiller requires regular maintenance, including cleaning and re-oiling of the air filter every 10 hours of operation, and checking the spark plug gap and the exhaust port every 25 and 50 hours respectively. Its fuel requirement is a 40:1 ratio of fresh unleaded gasoline to 2-cycle oil, with the recommendation of a fuel stabilizer when using blended fuels containing ethanol.
Technical Specifications
- Engine Type: Air-cooled, 2-cycle
- Displacement: 31.5 cc
- Idle Speed: 2,600-3,600 rpm
- Operating RPM: 7,800+ rpm
- Clutch: Centrifugal
- Ignition: Electronic
- Stop Control: Rocker Switch
- Spark Plug: 0.020 inch (0.50 mm) gap
- Lubrication: Fuel/Oil Mixture, 40:1 ratio
- Carburetor: Diaphragm, All-Position
- Starter: Auto Rewind
- Muffler: Baffled with Guard
- Throttle: Spring Return
- Fuel Capacity: 14 oz (415 ml)
- Drive Shaft: Steel Tube
- Throttle Control: Finger-Tip Trigger
- Cultivating Width: 9 in (22.86 cm) max
- Cultivating Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm) max
- Weight: 26 lbs (12 kg) without fuel
Warranty
The Craftsman Tiller 316.292620 comes with a comprehensive two-year warranty. This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship under non-commercial use. It's important to note that this warranty does not extend to normal wear items, implying that regular maintenance and care of the product are user's responsibilities. If a warranty claim is needed, the service can be availed at any Sears service center. Keep in mind that it's crucial to maintain the product properly in order to keep the warranty effective.