Background
The Craftsman Tiller 917.292481 is a soil cultivation tool produced by Roper Corp for Sears under the Craftsman Brand. The tiller is equipped with a 5.5 horsepower engine and a rear-tine setup with a tine width of 24 inches. The use of the tool is primarily to break up soil in preparation for planting, with the tine depth being adjustable from 1-6 inches.
The engine of the Craftsman Tiller 917.292481 is a Briggs & Stratton model 126402 with a displacement of 12.5 cubic inches. The fuel tank has a capacity of 3 quarts of unleaded gasoline, while the oil capacity is 20 oz, with SAE 30 used above 32°F, and SAE 5W-30 used below 32°F. The tiller's operation involves adding fuel and oil, moving the choke and throttle to their proper positions, and pulling the recoil starter handle. The tilling depth and speed can be controlled by the wheel height and depth stake settings.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.292481
- Product: Craftsman Tiller
- Product Type: Tiller
- Engine: 5.5 HP Briggs & Stratton
- Engine Model: 126402
- Engine Displacement: 12.5 cu. in.
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 3 quarts unleaded gasoline
- Oil Capacity: 20 oz SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Tine Width: 24 inches
- Tilling Depth: Adjustable from 1-6 inches
Warranty
The Craftsman Tiller 917.292481 comes with a limited one-year warranty provided by Sears. This warranty covers any material or workmanship defects for one year from the date of purchase, given that the tiller is maintained and serviced in accordance with the guidelines provided in the owner's manual. However, the warranty does not extend to expendable parts including tines, spark plugs, air filters, and belts. Similarly, it does not cover any damages resulting from operator misuse or failure to adequately maintain the tiller. For commercial and rental usage, the warranty coverage lasts only for 30 days.