Background
The Craftsman Tiller 917.293203 is a gardening tool manufactured by Roper Corp for Sears. It is a rear tine tiller with counter rotating tines, primarily used for breaking up soil and preparing seed beds. The tiller is powered by a 5 HP Briggs & Stratton model 137202 engine and uses unleaded gasoline as fuel with a 3 qt capacity. For lubrication, it employs oil of types SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F with a 20 oz capacity. The tiller has a tine width of 17 inches and features a transmission system that allows forward and reverse movement. It is equipped with 8-inch diameter plastic wheels.
The Craftsman Tiller 917.293203 has several features to enhance its functionality and user convenience. These include power reverse tines designed to penetrate and break up soil effectively, an adjustable depth stake and handle for ease of use and comfort, and side shields to prevent damage to plants. The tiller is also designed to meet ANSI safety standards. Regular maintenance activities include checking the engine oil before each use, changing the engine oil after the first 5 hours of operation and then every 50 hours or annually, greasing the right hand gear case fitting annually, cleaning the air filter every 25 hours and replacing it if damaged, cleaning the engine cylinder fins, air screen, and muffler area to prevent overheating, and replacing the spark plug and checking tines for wear annually. The tiller's controls include a drive control bar that engages the tines, a shift lever for selecting forward, neutral, or reverse rotation, a throttle for controlling engine and tine speed, and adjustments for the depth stake and wheel position for determining tilling or cultivating depth. The outer side shields are also adjustable to protect plants.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.293203
- Product Type: Tiller
- Engine: 5 HP Briggs & Stratton model 137202
- Fuel Type: Unleaded gasoline
- Fuel Capacity: 3 qt
- Oil Type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil Capacity: 20 oz
- Tine Width: 17 in
- Transmission: Forward and reverse
- Wheel Type: Plastic
- Wheel Size: 8 in dia
Warranty
The Craftsman Tiller 917.293203 comes with a limited warranty that lasts for one year. This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship that may occur during this period. However, it should be noted that this warranty does not cover wear items like tines, spark plugs, or issues arising from abuse or neglect of the product. To claim the warranty, the usual procedure would likely involve contacting Sears, presenting proof of purchase, and describing the issue. However, you should confirm the specific process for claims with Sears or the retailer from which you purchased the tiller.