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Owner's Manual
JCRAFTSMAN" I
6.0 HP
26 INCH TINE WIDTH
FRONT TINE TILLER
WITH REVERSE
Model
No.
917.292490
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Espa_ol
• Repair Parts
This product has a low emlsslon engine which operates
dlfferently from prevlously built englnea. Before you start
the englne, read and understand thls Owner's Manual.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
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- Page 1 Before you start the englne, read and understand thls Owner's Manual. CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.corn/craftsman...
- Page 2 Maintenance ... LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER For two (2) years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.
- Page 3 Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. • Always refer to the operator's guide instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period. _Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
- Page 4 These accessories were available when the tiller was pumhased. They are also available at most Sears Retail outlets and Service Centers. Most Sears Stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller. ENGINE...
- Page 5 Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
- Page 6 5. Insert plastic cable clip into hole in handle column. 6. Route tine control cable through plastic cable clip on handle column. 7. Cut cable ties securing tiller to skid. Remove tiller from skid by pulling backwards. ASSEMBLE REVERSE ROD...
- Page 7 KNOWYOURTILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY R ULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR T ILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on yourTiller...
- Page 8 The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
- Page 9 For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" page 4 of this manual A_Ioil must meet A.P.I. Service Classification SF- 4. Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then re-leve|. 5. With engine level, refill to point of overflowing if necessary. Replace oil filler plug.
- Page 10 (thus lifting depth stake out of ground). To slow down the tiller, press down on handles. If you are straining or tiller is shaking, the wheels and depth stake are not set properly in the soil being tilled. The...
- Page 11 1 - Change mote olten whe,1 operating under a heavy load or in high amldent teml:_ratures. 2 - SeP4tcemore often whan 0t0eratlr_ II1dirtyor dUstyco:ldltlc_s. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual.
- Page 12 Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 50 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use.
- Page 13 TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and will not require lubrication unless serviced. CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot. We do not recommend using pressurized water (garden hose, etc.) to clean your unit unless the gasket area around the...
- Page 14 NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING 12-3/4" PATH • Remove outer tines. --ooWl Inner Tines On NOTE: When reassemblin outer tines, be sure right fine assembl' ' (marked "R") and left tine assembly (marked %") are mounted to correct side of tine shaft. TINE OPERATION CHECK AWARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire...
- Page 15 Remove reverse (outside) V-belt. 4. Remove forward (inside) V-belt from transmission pulley first and then from engine pulley. BELT REPLACEMENT 5. Install new forward (inside) V-belt to engine pulley first then to transmission pulley. Be sure belt is positioned on inside groove of both pulleys, inside all belt guides and rests on idler pulley.
- Page 16 Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. _kCAUTION: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
- Page 17 PROBLEM CAUSE Willnotstart 1. Out of fuel, 2, Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Dirty air cleaner. 5. Water in fuel. 6. Clogged fuel tank. 7. Loose spark plug wire. 8. Bad spark plug or improper gap. 9. Carburetor out of adjust- ment.
- Page 18 2. Check throttle control setting. 3. Make necessary adjust ments. 1. Replace shear pin(s). 1. Brieflyengage drivecontrol bar and release or rock tiller forward and backwarduntil are able to shiftgears. f. Shift to either counter rotating till position or forward rotating till position.
- Page 19 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 HANDLES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 136993 Panel, Control 11_32X Gdp, Handle 98G00129 Nut, Flange STD533107 Bolt, Cardage 5/16-18 x 3/4 11(_14x Assembly, Panel and Tube 106932X Knob, Control, Reverse 3066J Cable, "line Control 151229 Lever, Control, Tine...
- Page 20 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 175369 Assembly, Bracket, Belt Guard 9484R Clip, Cable 86777 Screw, Hex Washer lld+ Slotted, Thrd cut. #10-24 x 1/2 Type D 74610812 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-20 x 3/4...
- Page 21 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY 19 2O 19 1 PART DESCRIPTION 9194R Pin, Clevis Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 STD523107 Bolt, Hex Head 5/,1_-16 x 3/4 STD541(_G1 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 STD551131 Washer, Lock 5/16...
- Page 22 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 TINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 156934 Tine, Outer, R.H. STD_24006 Retalner Spllng 1569"32 Tlne, Inner, R.H. KEY PART DESCRIPTION 15_)31 Tine, inner, L.H. 156933 T_ne, Outer, L.H. 4929H pin, Clevis...
- Page 23 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 TRANSMISSION PART DESCRIP'nON 7476G524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Gr. 2 S'fD523732 Bolt, Fin, Hex 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 $11To41437 Locknut, wNtasher 3/8-16 9057R558 Shleld,_ne 165835 Bracket, Engine, R,H.
- Page 24 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 DECALS PART 176943 176941 166131 137653 120431X 176783 171078 120075X 182215 167156 176859 DESCRIPTION Decal, Cntd. Pnl Ser Decal, Belt Grd Decal, Logo Decal, CauUon, "gne Coat rol Decal, Hand Placemen! Decal, Engine OperaUoa...
- Page 25 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER 110402,TYPE NO. 0206-E1 24 _ 22_ :_ "k REQUIRESSPECIALTOOLS' TO IN_TALL SEE REPAIR 742_ INSTRUCTIONMANUAL. _>_ _-_. 11058 OWNER'S MANUAL 21_._ o 32A _...
- Page 26 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 110402,TYPE NO. 0206-E1 lO4 "_ 633r_ 365 :,: ,'i,_, 975_ 137 I_ 276 I+_ ® _td-j 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51 _/,:_ ___:= 633A ,_, 633 _...
- Page 27 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 110402,TYPE NO. 0206-E1 -_J 562% 505 _ 2221 836A_ " _-_i_-.- _ e2+_ _++'_'_ i ll...
- Page 28 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,292490 BRIGGS & STRAI-rON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 110402,TYPE NO. 0206-E1 _, _ _ _/ 592 1211!_ J1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 6o_ -_ "--459_/_ 934_...
- Page 29 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 110402,TYPE NO. 0206-E1 PART DESCRIPTION 693811 Cylinder Assembly 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 693643 Head-Cylinder 695166 -+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 692600 Tube-Breather 692549 • Gasket-Crankcase 691137 Screw (Cylinder Head)
- Page 30 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 110402,TYPE NO. 0206-E1 PART DESCRIPTION 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 692605 Armature-Magneto 691061 Screw (Armature Magneto) 491055 Spark Plug 692390 Wire-Stop 695155 EngleeGasket 19069 Flywheel Puller 692568 Screw (Carburetor) 19374...
- Page 33 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...