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Craftsman 917.242484 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMRN I
8.0 HP
30 INCH TINE WIDTH
SLEEVE HITCH
TILLER ATTACHMENT
Model No.
917.242484
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions
before operating this
equipment.
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
[_
This product has a low emission engine which operates differently
from previously built engines.
Before you start the engine, read
and understandthis
Owner's Manual.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
II 60179
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
179021
3.7.01 TR

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  • Page 1 This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and understandthis Owner's Manual. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. 179021 3.7.01 TR...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Tiller Attachments. TRAINING instruction manual • Read the operating and service • Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and till too deep at too fast a rate. the proper use of the equipment.
  • Page 3 Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual. • If this Craftsman tiller attachment is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase. WARRANTY...

  • Page 4: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY • Assemble sleeve hitch to tractor. See hitch Owner's When R.H., (Right Hand) or L.H. (Left Hand) are used, it Manual. means from a position behind the steering wheel as If you were seated on the tractor seat and facing forward. •...

  • Page 5: Operation

    OPERATION IMPORTANT: READ THE =RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION" CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 1) CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER ATTACHMENT. The engine on your tiller has been shipped from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER •...

  • Page 6: Operation Do's And Don'ts

    OPERATION NOTE: If at a high altitude (Above 3000 feet) or in cold CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture filler neck. Do not overfill Wipe off any may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. spilled oil or fuel, Do not store, spill or See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR"...
  • Page 7 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil _1,2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester/Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge I_ 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug 1 - Change more often when operatingundera heavy load or in high ambienttemperatures.

  • Page 8: Customer Responsibilities

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 6 and 7) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG. • Be sure tiller engine is level. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. •...
  • Page 9 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES (See Fig. 9) COOLING SYSTEM Yourengineisaircooled Forproperengineperformanceand long life keep your engine clean OPPOSITE • Clean air screen frequently using a stiff bristled brush SIDE • Remove blower housing and clean as necessary • Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff SPARK PLUG MUFFLER...

  • Page 10: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CitAhUTIluOgN" Disconnectsparkplugwiresfromsparkplugand placewirewhereitcannotcomeintooontact I TILLER TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See 'q'O ADJUSTTILLING DEPTH" in Operation section of TINE CLUTCH ENGINE this manual. LEVER - SHEAVE (SET SCREW (See Fig. 10) TO ADJUST BELT END) The clutch is a belt-tightener type. Belt should be just tight enough to prevent slipping.

  • Page 11: Engine Oil

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the ENGINE OIL season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this CAUTION: Never store the tiller with...

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Will not start Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Dirty air cleaner. Replace air cleaner cartridge. Water in fuel.

  • Page 13: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES...

  • Page 14: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS 8 HP TILLER A'I-I'ACHMENT - - MODEL NUMBER 917,242484 ENGINE AND TINES @ 47...
  • Page 15 Washer Lock External Tooth 5/16 626A430 Lever and Arm 19121214 Washer 634A726558 Belt Guard and Supports STD533717 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 163204 Decal, Craftsman 167258 Decal, 8 H.P. 102655X V-Belt STD511005 Screw 120075X Decal,Caution STD541462 Nut, Keps #10-24 UNC 4929H Ddlled Pan Hd.
  • Page 16 REPAIR PARTS 8 HP TILLER A'I'rACHMENT - - MODEL NUMBER 917.242484 TRANSMISSION GAUGE WHEELS 16 15 (_44 ¢_44...
  • Page 17 REPAIR PARTS 8 HP TILLER A'rrACHMENT - - MODEL NUMBER 917,242484 TRANSMISSION AND GAUGE WHEELS PART DESCRIPTION 634A562 Transmission 9135R Retainer Spring 4929H Drilled Pan Head Rivet 3/8 x 1-3/4 634A61 Gauge Wheel Sleeve and Brackets 634A559 Gauge Wheel Adjusting Shaft and Bracket 169374 Wheel...
  • Page 18 REPAIR PARTS 8 HP TILLER A'I-rACHMENT - - MODEL NUMBER 917.242484 ENGINE, TECUMSEH - - MODEL NUMBER HM80-155644U "292 83 81 75 7 ,d_ -325 ,110 169! 277A...
  • Page 19 REPAIR PARTS 8 HP TILLER ATTACHMENT - - MODEL NUMBER 917,242484 ENGINE, TECUMSEH - - MODEL NUMBER HM80-155644U PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 35385 Cylinder (Incl. 2, 20 & 72) 34696 Breather Tube 27652 Dowel Pin 173A 32446 Breather Tube Grommet 30968 Oil Drain Extension 650128...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS 8 HP TILLER A'n'ACHMENT - - MODEL NUMBER 917.242484 ENGINE, TECUMSEH - - MODEL NUMBER HM80-155644U PART DESCRIPTION 640268 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 632798 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 36288 Link Bushing 631970 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS 8 HP TILLER A'I-FACHMENT - - MODEL NUMBER 917.242484 ENGINE, TECUMSEH - - MODEL NUMBER HM80-155644U PART DESCRIP_ON 590746 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590679 Retainer 590601 Washer 590678 Brake Spring 590680 Starter Dog 590412 Dog Spring 590681...
  • Page 22 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 23 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 24 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repairof majorbrand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME Anytime, dayornight (1-800-469-4663) (U.S.A. and Canada) WWW.Sears.com wlt_v.seal_.ca For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center.

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