Background
The Craftsman Cultivator 316.292710 is a gardening tool primarily used for breaking up hard soil and preparing it for planting. Manufactured by RYOBI for Sears, this cultivator is powered by an air-cooled, 4-cycle engine with a displacement of 1.6 cubic inches (26.2 cc). The engine operates within a range of 3,000 to 8,800 revolutions per minute (RPM). The cultivator uses an electronic ignition system and has a centrifugal clutch. The engine is lubricated with SAE 30 oil and has a fuel capacity of 15 ounces (444 ml).
The cultivator can be used to work soil to a maximum depth of 6 inches (15.24 cm) and has a maximum cultivating path width of 9 inches (22.86 cm). It can be conveniently used for cultivating sod and light to medium soil, and in garden areas around trees. The cultivator is also capable of edging tasks. It has a total weight of 25 lbs (11.5 kg) when no fuel is added. This tool is designed to be user-friendly, featuring a rocker switch for on/off stop control and a spring return throttle.
Technical Specifications
- Engine Type: Air-Cooled, 4-Cycle
- Displacement: 1.6 cu. in. (26.2 cc)
- Idle Speed RPM: 3,000-3,600 rpm
- Operating RPM: 7,200-8,800 rpm
- Clutch Type: Centrifugal
- Ignition Type: Electronic
- On/Off Stop Control: Rocker Switch
- Valve clearance (intake and exhaust): 0.003-0.006 in. (0.076-0.0152 mm)
- Spark Plug Gap: 0.025 inch (0.655 mm)
- Lubrication: SAE 30 Oil
- Crankcase Oil Capacity: 3.04 oz (90 ml)
- Fuel: Unleaded
- Carburetor: Diaphragm, All-Position
- Starter: Auto Rewind
- Muffler: Baffled with Guard
- Throttle: Spring Return
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 15 oz (444 ml)
- Cultivating Path Width (Maximum): 9 inches (22.86 cm)
- Cultivating Depth (Maximum): 6 inches (15.24 cm)
- Approximate Weight (no fuel): 25 lb. (11.5 kg)
Warranty
The Craftsman Cultivator 316.292710 comes with a full two-year warranty. This warranty covers any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship and will be repaired or replaced free of charge. To claim the warranty, you can either return the equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center or schedule in-home warranty service, although a trip charge may apply for the latter option. It is important to note that this warranty is valid only in the United States. However, there are certain exclusions to the warranty coverage. These include expendable items that become worn during normal use, tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, repairs necessary due to operator abuse or negligence, and engine cleaning or repairs caused by contaminated or oxidized fuel. Additionally, the warranty does not cover equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. If you need to locate the nearest Sears Service Center or schedule service, you can contact Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. Please keep in mind that this warranty provides specific legal rights, and there may be additional rights that vary from state to state.