Background
The Craftsman Tiller 917.292381 is a gardening tool manufactured by Roper Corp for Sears. This front tine tiller is powered by a Briggs & Stratton 94202-0115-E1 engine, providing 3.75 HP of power. The tiller features a 17 inch tine width, with the tines made from heat treated carbon steel. The tiller uses unleaded gasoline, with a fuel tank capacity of 2 quarts.
This tiller comes with numerous features including forward rotating tines, adjustable tilling width and depth, and a belt drive power transmission. It has front mounted wheels and adjustable handles, which provide control and maneuverability. The tiller also has throttle, choke, on/off, and depth stake controls, and it is started using a recoil starter. The Craftsman Tiller 917.292381 has been an option for home gardeners seeking a lower-cost alternative to tractors for decades. Its introduction made tillers more affordable and practical for most homeowners.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.292381
- Engine: Briggs & Stratton 94202-0115-E1
- Displacement: 140 cc
- Power: 3.75 HP
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 2 quarts
- Fuel Type: Unleaded gasoline
- Oil Type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil Capacity: 20 oz
- Tine Width: 17 inches
- Tines Material: Heat treated carbon steel
- Transmission: Gear drive
- Wheels: 8 inch diameter
- Weight: approx. 95 lbs
Warranty
The Craftsman Tiller 917.292381 comes with a limited 1-year warranty, which covers defects in materials and workmanship for non-commercial use. However, the warranty does not extend to normal wear items such as belts and tines. It is important to note that the engine warranty is handled separately by the engine manufacturer, Briggs & Stratton. To claim the warranty, it would typically involve contacting Craftsman or the retailer where the tiller was purchased, providing proof of purchase and details about the defect. For engine-related issues, Briggs & Stratton would need to be contacted directly.