Background
The Craftsman Tiller 917.294482 is a garden tool, produced by Roper Corp for Sears. Primarily designed for medium-sized gardens, this rear tine tiller is powered by a 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton engine and comes with a 17-inch tine width. Its engine model is 120302-0213-E1.
The tiller has an 11-inch tine diameter, a gear drive transmission, and comes with forward and reverse speeds. It runs on 7-inch diameter semi-pneumatic tires. Other specifications include a fuel tank capacity of 3 quarts, oil capacity of 19 oz, and the tiller weighs around 100 lbs. Notable features include counter-rotating tines for improved tilling, adjustable tilling width and depth, and safety controls such as tine shear pins. Regular maintenance is recommended such as checking engine oil level, changing engine oil periodically, lubricating pivot points, and inspecting components. The engine air filter, spark plug, tines, and drive belt should be replaced as needed or on an annual basis.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.294482
- Product Type: Tiller
- Engine: 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton model 120302-0213-E1
- Power: 6.5 HP
- Tine Width: 17 inches
- Tine Diameter: 11 inches
- Transmission Type: Gear drive
- Forward Speeds: 2
- Reverse Speeds: 1
- Tire Type: 7-inch diameter semi-pneumatic
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 3 quarts
- Oil Capacity: 19 oz
- Weight: 100 lbs
Warranty
The Craftsman Tiller 917.294482 comes with a limited 2-year consumer warranty. This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship under non-commercial use. However, it's important to note that this warranty does not extend to normal wear parts such as belts and tines, which are expected to wear out over time and through regular use. The engine warranty is separately covered by Briggs & Stratton. In order to claim the warranty, it's advisable to contact the original manufacturer or your point of purchase, providing them with the necessary details of the defect.