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Craftsman 917.299083 Owner's Manual

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BN°
TI
UAL
900 Series
17
ETLL
OTATI
Inch Tine Width
TI
iT
ES
Model No.
917.299083
• EspaSol,
p. 23
This product has a low emission
engine
which
operates
differently
from previously
built engines.
Before
you start the
engine,
read and understand
this Owner's
Manual.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating
this equipment.
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman
428613
Rev 1
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. U.S.A. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman 428613 Rev 1...
  • Page 2 • If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty applies for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.
  • Page 3 • Use extension cords and receptacles • Never operate the machine at high as specified by the manufacturer for all speeds on slippery surfaces. Look be- units with electric drive motors or elec- hind and use care when backing. tric starting motors.
  • Page 4 Sears Tiller. It has been designed, Congratulations on making a smart pur- engineered and manufactured to give you chase. Your new Craftsman® product is the best possible dependability and per- designed and manufactured for years of formance. dependable operation. But like all products,...
  • Page 5 These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also avail- able 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 SPARK PLUG MUFFLER...
  • Page 6 Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with the 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...
  • Page 7 CONNECT SHIFT ROD Rotate handle assembly down. Insert rear carriage bolt first, with head of 1. Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator. bolt on LH. side of tiller and loosely semble Iocknut. 2. Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate...
  • Page 8 These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location various...
  • Page 9 The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask...
  • Page 10 Move throttle control to "FAST" position IMPORTANT: Always lower the drag for deep tilling. stake when using the forward rotating tine drive. IMPORTANT: Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another OUTER SIDE SHIELDS position. The back edges of the outer side shields "Locked"...
  • Page 11 TO START ENGINE • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See oil _,CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in viscosity chart in the Maintenance sec- "DISENGAGED" position when starting tion of this manual). engine. • To change engine oil, see the Mainte- When starting engine for the first time or if...
  • Page 12 TILLING HINTS CULTIVATING _CAUTION: Until you are accustomed Cultivating is destroying the weeds to handling your tiller, start actual field tween rows to prevent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the plants. use with throttle in slow position (mid-way At the same time, breaking up the upper...
  • Page 13 ADJUST WHEELS OUTER VIEW OF TIRE CULTIVATING Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from right hand wheel. Move wheel outward approximately inch until hole in inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle. Replace clevis pin and hairpin...
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE DATES /___' SERVICE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil t_1,2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark...
  • Page 15 _ILCAUTION: Disconnect spark plug Remove oil filler plug. Be careful to allow dirt to enter the engine. wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK accidental starting of engine. ENGINE OIL LEVEE' in the Operation section of this manual.
  • Page 16 COOLING SYSTEM SPARK PLUG Your engine is air cooled. For proper Replace spark plugs at the beginning gine performance and long life keep your each tilling season or after every 50 hours engine clean. of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug •...
  • Page 17 TIRE CARE Belt Guard AI_CAUTION: When mounting tires, unless Nut and beads are seated, overinflation can cause Washer an explosion. (Located • Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. Behind tire pressures are not equal, tiller will pull to one side. Screws •...
  • Page 18 TINE REPLACEMENT To maintain the superb tilling perfor- mance of this machine the tines should _CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear be checked for sharpness, wear, and gloves or other protection when handling bending, particularly the tines which tines. are next to the transmission. If the gap A badly worn tine causes...
  • Page 19 ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has a high speed fixed jet and has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be neces- sary. However, minor adjustments be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. the carburetor does need adjustment, engine...
  • Page 20 Immediately prepare your tiller for storage NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable at the end of the season or if the unit will alternative in minimizing the formation of not be used for 30 days or more. fuel gum deposits during storage. _Warning: Never store the tiller with gas- stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stop...
  • Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fue!. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. the Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
  • Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine Low oil leve!/dirty oil. Check oil level/change oil. overheats Dirty engine air screen. Clean engine air screen. Dirty engine. Clean cylinder fins, air- screen, muffler area.
  • Page 23 • Si la Cultivadora Craftsman se usa para fines de arriendo, esta garanfia se aplica solamente treinta (30) treintadias a partir de la fecha de compra. El Servicio de Garantia esta disponible...
  • Page 24 • Despues de pegarle a unobjetoextraflo, MANTENIMIENTO Y ALMACENAIVIIENTO pareel motor,remueva el alambredela • Mantenga los accesorios y aditamentos bujia,inspeccione l a cultivadora cuidadosa- la m&quina en buenas condiciones para el mente, p araverificarsi haydaflos,y repare funcionamiento. el dafloantesdevolvera arrancar y operarla •...
  • Page 25 Capacidad de gasotina: 3 Cuartos (2.8L) Congratulaciones per su buena compra. Sin plomo, regular Su nuevo producto Craftsman® est& diseSado y fabricado para funcionar de mode fiable per Aceite (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 Above 32°F/0°0 muchos aSos. Pero come todos los productos, (Capacidad:20 oz./0.6L)
  • Page 26 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se compr6 la cultivadora, Tambien est_tn disponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio, La mayoria de las tiendas Sears tambien pueden ordenar partes de repuesto para usted, si les proporciona el nOmero del modelo de su cultivadora, MOTOR...
  • Page 27 Su cultivadora nueva ha sido montada en la f_tbrica, con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio. Para asegurarse que la cultivadora operara en forma segura y adecuada, todas las partes y los articulos de ferreteria que monte tienen que estar apre- tados en forma segura.
  • Page 28 Rote el conjunto del mango hacia abajo. In- Cotumna det serte el perno portador trasero primero, con Mango la cabeza del perno en el lado izquierdo de la cultivadora y ponga sueltamente la tuerca de seguridad. Cable Inserte el perno de pivote de la parte delantera de la placa y apriete en forma segura.
  • Page 29 Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su cultivadora en la literature proporcionada con el pro- ducto, aprenda y comprenda sus significados. CONOZCA SU CULTIVADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU CULTIVADORA Compare las ilustraciones con su cultivadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n...
  • Page 30 La operaci6n de cualquier cultivadora puede hacer que salten objetos extra_os den- tro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir dahos graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos SEGURIDAD de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos antes de hacer arrancar su cultivadora mientras este labrando con ella.
  • Page 31 4. Muevael control d e laaceleraci6n a la IMPORTANTE: Baje siempre la estaca de ar- posici6n de"R,&PIDO" (FAST) paraun rastre antes de utilizar el mando de diente de labradoprofundo. rotaci6n hacia adelante. IMPORTANTE: Siempre sueltela barradecon- DEFENSAS LATERALES EXTERIORES trol de la impulsi6n antesde moverla palanca Los bordes trasero de las defensas laterales decambio a otraposici6n.
  • Page 32 3. Reinstalar l a capadelaceitede motory PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR aprietea fondo. _kPRECAUCl6N: Mantenga la barra de • Parala operaci6n enclimafrio,debecambi- control de la impulsi6n en la posici6n "DESEN- arseel aceiteparafacilitarel arranque (vea GANCHADO" cuando haga arrancar el motor. la"TABLA DEVlSCOSIDAD DELACEITE"...
  • Page 33 CONSEJOS PARA LABRAR CULTIVO _PRECAUCl6N: Antesdeacostumbrarse a El cultivo quiere decir la destrucci6n de las manejar s u cultivadora, empiece el usode esta malezas entre las hileras, para evitar que estas enel terrenoconlaaceleraci6n en la posici6n le roben la nutrici6n y la humedad alas plantas. de"lento"(SLOW).
  • Page 34 AJUSTE DE LAS RUEDAS PARA VISTA EXTERIOR DE LA LLANTA CULTIVO Ponga broques debajo del lado derecho de la cultivadora y remueva la abrazadera horquilla y la clavija de horquilla de la rueda del lado derecho. Olavija de Horquilla Mueva la rueda hacia afuera, aproximada- mente 1 pulgada, hasta que el agujero en el cubo de la rueda interior se alinee con el agujero interior en el eje.
  • Page 35 PROGRAMA MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS DE MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE SERVICIO REGULAR /o_'_/o@)/o'_, FECHAS DE SERVlCIO Revisar el nivel del aceite del motor Cambiar el aceite del motor Aceitar los puntos de pivote Inspeccionar el supresor del silenciador Inspeccionar la rejilla de aire Limpiar/cambiar el cartucho del filtro de aire...
  • Page 36 Despues de que el aceite se haya drenado ,_PRECAUCl6N:Desconecte el alambre de completamente, vuelva a colocar el tap6n la bujia antes de dar mantenimiento (excepto del drenaje del aceite y aprietelo en forma por el ajuste del carburador) para evitar que el segura.
  • Page 37 BUJiA SISTEMA DE ENFRIAMIENTO Su motor se enfria con aire. Para obtener el Cambie las bujias al comienzo de cada tem- porada de cultivo, o despues de 50 horas de rendimiento adecuado del motoradecuado uso, Io que suceda primero. El tipo de bujia y la larga vida, mantenga su motor limpio.
  • Page 38 CUIDADO DE LAS LLANTAS Protecci6n de la correa _L, PRECAUCl6N: Cuando monte las Ilantas, Tuerca a menos que los talones est@n asentados, si Hexagonal se inflan demasiado se puede producir una y arandeta explosi6n. (Ubicadas • Mantenga 20 libras de presi6n en las Ilantas. detras de la llanta) Si la presi6n de las Ilantas no es la misma, la...
  • Page 39 CAMBIO DE BRAZOS Para que esta m&quina pueda mantener un rendimiento excelente en el labrado, se _,PRECAUCl6N: Los brazos son afilados. deben revisar los brazos para verificar si Use guantes u otra protecciSn cuando maneje est&n afilados, desgastados o doblados, los brazos.
  • Page 40 MOTOR PARA AJUSTAR EL CARBURADOR El carburador tiene un chorro fijo de alta velocidad y ha sido preajustado en la f&brica y no deberia necesitar ajustes. Sin embargo, se pueden necesitar ajustes de menor importan- cia para compensar por las diferencias en el combustible, temperatura,...
  • Page 41 AVlSO: El estabilizador de combustible es una Inmediatamente prepare su cultivadora para el almacenamiento al final de la temporada o si la alternativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o mas. la formaci6n de dep6sitos de goma en el com- bustible durante el periodo de almacenamiento.
  • Page 42 IDENTIFICACl6N DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secei6n apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un eentro de servieio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION 1. Sin combustible. arral3ca 1. Llene e! estanque de combustible. 2. Motor sin la "ESTRANGU- 2. Vea "PARA ARRANCAR MOTOR"...
  • Page 43 IDENTIFICACK]N DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears, PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION El motor se 1. Nivel del aceite bajo/aceite 1. Revise el nivel del aceite/cambie calienta sucio. el aceite.
  • Page 44 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 HANDLES " _'31 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 141406 Grip, Handle STD541437 Nut, Crowntock 3/8-16 110673X Grommet, Handle 19131611 Washer 13/32xlx11 127254X 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle Bar, Drive Control Assembly 6712J Cap, Vinyl 420524 Handle, Assemble 189347 Panel, Control...
  • Page 45 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE mainframe left PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 132801 Belt, V 432420 Shield, Inner Belt Guard 104679X Pulley, Idler 164329 Pin, Shift Lever 12000032 Ring, Klip 162756 Lever, Shift 159229 Bracket, Idler 72110404...
  • Page 46 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE mainframe_right26_rl KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 185190 Bumper Engine, (See Breakdown) 73970500 Briggs & Stratton Model No. Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 STD551031 121002-0220-B8 Washer 11/32x11/16x16Ga. 74760512 74760528 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 uric x 1-3/4 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 73510600 102332×...
  • Page 47 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 TRANSMISSION Ji_b _-- 44 • • transmission PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188240 Transmission Assembly (Includes 106388X Spacer 0.70 x 1.00 x 1.150 Key Nos. 2-52) 102121X Sprocket and Gear Assembly 188220 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing 102112X Shaft, Reduction (2nd) Screw, Whiz, Lock 5/16-18 x 3-1/2...
  • Page 48 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 TINE SHIELD tine shield 24 in rl PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74930632 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2 73900500 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 uric 161415X428 Shield, Side, Outer L H. 4440J Hinge 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 72140404 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2...
  • Page 49 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 TINE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 132673 Pin, Shear 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 3146R Clip, Hairpin 163499 Tine, Spade 188845 Tine Assembly 163500 Tine, Cleaning 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
  • Page 50 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 423798 Decal Console 423790 Decal Logo 423786 Decal Belt Guard Tine Shield 418557 Decal 137538 Decal Caution, Drive Control 120431X Decal Hand Placement Shift Indicator 166202 Decal 166188 Decal Tine, Shield, Dual Rotating Tines 177568 Decal Warning, DRT...
  • Page 51 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002-0220-B8 1005 1070_/? 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL ¢\_ 1210 1211...
  • Page 52 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002-0220-B8 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 163 _,,_ 1O22 190_ 883_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 <_% 127,_ 633A lO9 _y¢¢ 1270 fS _ _-_?(b 633 _-¢...
  • Page 53 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002-0220-B8 I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 1058OPERATOR'S MANUAL 48 SHORT BLOCK 307 _ 415@ 1026 15A '@ 914 _,_ 914A_ 914B_) 1026 .._? C%;...
  • Page 54 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002-0220-B8 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699510 Cylinder Assembly 699220 Screw (Fuel Tank) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 694543 Adjuster-Rocker 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691278 Spring-Governor (Platinum) 699486 Head-Cylinder 692571 Spring-Governor...
  • Page 55 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON ==MODEL NUMBER 121002-0220=B8 PART DESCRIPTION 691893 Gasket-Exhaust 699480 Screw (Rocker Cover) (Bottom) 914A 692557 Screw (Rocker Cover) (Top) 914B 697551 Screw (Rocker Cover) (Side) 795027 Cap-Fuel Tank 698180 Valve-Fuel Shut Off 692584 Cover-Air Cleaner...
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  • Page 57 Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. U.S.A. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman 428613 Rev 1...
  • Page 58 • If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty applies for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.
  • Page 59 • Use extension cords and receptacles • Never operate the machine at high as specified by the manufacturer for all speeds on slippery surfaces. Look be- units with electric drive motors or elec- hind and use care when backing. tric starting motors.
  • Page 60 Sears Tiller. It has been designed, Congratulations on making a smart pur- engineered and manufactured to give you chase. Your new Craftsman® product is the best possible dependability and per- designed and manufactured for years of formance. dependable operation. But like all products,...
  • Page 61 These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also avail- able 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 SPARK PLUG MUFFLER...
  • Page 62 Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with the 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...
  • Page 63 CONNECT SHIFT ROD Rotate handle assembly down. Insert rear carriage bolt first, with head of 1. Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator. bolt on LH. side of tiller and loosely semble Iocknut. 2. Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate...
  • Page 64 These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location various...
  • Page 65 The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask...
  • Page 66 Move throttle control to "FAST" position IMPORTANT: Always lower the drag for deep tilling. stake when using the forward rotating tine drive. IMPORTANT: Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another OUTER SIDE SHIELDS position. The back edges of the outer side shields "Locked"...
  • Page 67 TO START ENGINE • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See oil _,CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in viscosity chart in the Maintenance sec- "DISENGAGED" position when starting tion of this manual). engine. • To change engine oil, see the Mainte- When starting engine for the first time or if...
  • Page 68 TILLING HINTS CULTIVATING _CAUTION: Until you are accustomed Cultivating is destroying the weeds to handling your tiller, start actual field tween rows to prevent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the plants. use with throttle in slow position (mid-way At the same time, breaking up the upper...
  • Page 69 ADJUST WHEELS OUTER VIEW OF TIRE CULTIVATING Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from right hand wheel. Move wheel outward approximately inch until hole in inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle. Replace clevis pin and hairpin...
  • Page 70 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE DATES /___' SERVICE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil t_1,2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark...
  • Page 71 _ILCAUTION: Disconnect spark plug Remove oil filler plug. Be careful to allow dirt to enter the engine. wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK accidental starting of engine. ENGINE OIL LEVEE' in the Operation section of this manual.
  • Page 72 COOLING SYSTEM SPARK PLUG Your engine is air cooled. For proper Replace spark plugs at the beginning gine performance and long life keep your each tilling season or after every 50 hours engine clean. of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug •...
  • Page 73 TIRE CARE Belt Guard AI_CAUTION: When mounting tires, unless Nut and beads are seated, overinflation can cause Washer an explosion. (Located • Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. Behind tire pressures are not equal, tiller will pull to one side. Screws •...
  • Page 74 TINE REPLACEMENT To maintain the superb tilling perfor- mance of this machine the tines should _CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear be checked for sharpness, wear, and gloves or other protection when handling bending, particularly the tines which tines. are next to the transmission. If the gap A badly worn tine causes...
  • Page 75 ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has a high speed fixed jet and has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be neces- sary. However, minor adjustments be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. the carburetor does need adjustment, engine...
  • Page 76 Immediately prepare your tiller for storage NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable at the end of the season or if the unit will alternative in minimizing the formation of not be used for 30 days or more. fuel gum deposits during storage. _Warning: Never store the tiller with gas- stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stop...
  • Page 77 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fue!. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. the Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
  • Page 78 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine Low oil leve!/dirty oil. Check oil level/change oil. overheats Dirty engine air screen. Clean engine air screen. Dirty engine. Clean cylinder fins, air- screen, muffler area.
  • Page 79 • Si la Cultivadora Craftsman se usa para fines de arriendo, esta garanfia se aplica solamente treinta (30) treintadias a partir de la fecha de compra. El Servicio de Garantia esta disponible...
  • Page 80 • Despues de pegarle a unobjetoextraflo, MANTENIMIENTO Y ALMACENAIVIIENTO pareel motor,remueva el alambredela • Mantenga los accesorios y aditamentos bujia,inspeccione l a cultivadora cuidadosa- la m&quina en buenas condiciones para el mente, p araverificarsi haydaflos,y repare funcionamiento. el dafloantesdevolvera arrancar y operarla •...
  • Page 81 Capacidad de gasotina: 3 Cuartos (2.8L) Congratulaciones per su buena compra. Sin plomo, regular Su nuevo producto Craftsman® est& diseSado y fabricado para funcionar de mode fiable per Aceite (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 Above 32°F/0°0 muchos aSos. Pero come todos los productos, (Capacidad:20 oz./0.6L)
  • Page 82 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se compr6 la cultivadora, Tambien est_tn disponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio, La mayoria de las tiendas Sears tambien pueden ordenar partes de repuesto para usted, si les proporciona el nOmero del modelo de su cultivadora, MOTOR...
  • Page 83 Su cultivadora nueva ha sido montada en la f_tbrica, con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio. Para asegurarse que la cultivadora operara en forma segura y adecuada, todas las partes y los articulos de ferreteria que monte tienen que estar apre- tados en forma segura.
  • Page 84 Rote el conjunto del mango hacia abajo. In- Cotumna det serte el perno portador trasero primero, con Mango la cabeza del perno en el lado izquierdo de la cultivadora y ponga sueltamente la tuerca de seguridad. Cable Inserte el perno de pivote de la parte delantera de la placa y apriete en forma segura.
  • Page 85 Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su cultivadora en la literature proporcionada con el pro- ducto, aprenda y comprenda sus significados. CONOZCA SU CULTIVADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU CULTIVADORA Compare las ilustraciones con su cultivadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n...
  • Page 86 La operaci6n de cualquier cultivadora puede hacer que salten objetos extra_os den- tro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir dahos graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos SEGURIDAD de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos antes de hacer arrancar su cultivadora mientras este labrando con ella.
  • Page 87 4. Muevael control d e laaceleraci6n a la IMPORTANTE: Baje siempre la estaca de ar- posici6n de"R,&PIDO" (FAST) paraun rastre antes de utilizar el mando de diente de labradoprofundo. rotaci6n hacia adelante. IMPORTANTE: Siempre sueltela barradecon- DEFENSAS LATERALES EXTERIORES trol de la impulsi6n antesde moverla palanca Los bordes trasero de las defensas laterales decambio a otraposici6n.
  • Page 88 3. Reinstalar l a capadelaceitede motory PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR aprietea fondo. _kPRECAUCl6N: Mantenga la barra de • Parala operaci6n enclimafrio,debecambi- control de la impulsi6n en la posici6n "DESEN- arseel aceiteparafacilitarel arranque (vea GANCHADO" cuando haga arrancar el motor. la"TABLA DEVlSCOSIDAD DELACEITE"...
  • Page 89 CONSEJOS PARA LABRAR CULTIVO _PRECAUCl6N: Antesdeacostumbrarse a El cultivo quiere decir la destrucci6n de las manejar s u cultivadora, empiece el usode esta malezas entre las hileras, para evitar que estas enel terrenoconlaaceleraci6n en la posici6n le roben la nutrici6n y la humedad alas plantas. de"lento"(SLOW).
  • Page 90 AJUSTE DE LAS RUEDAS PARA VISTA EXTERIOR DE LA LLANTA CULTIVO Ponga broques debajo del lado derecho de la cultivadora y remueva la abrazadera horquilla y la clavija de horquilla de la rueda del lado derecho. Olavija de Horquilla Mueva la rueda hacia afuera, aproximada- mente 1 pulgada, hasta que el agujero en el cubo de la rueda interior se alinee con el agujero interior en el eje.
  • Page 91 PROGRAMA MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS DE MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE SERVICIO REGULAR /o_'_/o@)/o'_, FECHAS DE SERVlCIO Revisar el nivel del aceite del motor Cambiar el aceite del motor Aceitar los puntos de pivote Inspeccionar el supresor del silenciador Inspeccionar la rejilla de aire Limpiar/cambiar el cartucho del filtro de aire...
  • Page 92 Despues de que el aceite se haya drenado ,_PRECAUCl6N:Desconecte el alambre de completamente, vuelva a colocar el tap6n la bujia antes de dar mantenimiento (excepto del drenaje del aceite y aprietelo en forma por el ajuste del carburador) para evitar que el segura.
  • Page 93 BUJiA SISTEMA DE ENFRIAMIENTO Su motor se enfria con aire. Para obtener el Cambie las bujias al comienzo de cada tem- porada de cultivo, o despues de 50 horas de rendimiento adecuado del motoradecuado uso, Io que suceda primero. El tipo de bujia y la larga vida, mantenga su motor limpio.
  • Page 94 CUIDADO DE LAS LLANTAS Protecci6n de la correa _L, PRECAUCl6N: Cuando monte las Ilantas, Tuerca a menos que los talones est@n asentados, si Hexagonal se inflan demasiado se puede producir una y arandeta explosi6n. (Ubicadas • Mantenga 20 libras de presi6n en las Ilantas. detras de la llanta) Si la presi6n de las Ilantas no es la misma, la...
  • Page 95 CAMBIO DE BRAZOS Para que esta m&quina pueda mantener un rendimiento excelente en el labrado, se _,PRECAUCl6N: Los brazos son afilados. deben revisar los brazos para verificar si Use guantes u otra protecciSn cuando maneje est&n afilados, desgastados o doblados, los brazos.
  • Page 96 MOTOR PARA AJUSTAR EL CARBURADOR El carburador tiene un chorro fijo de alta velocidad y ha sido preajustado en la f&brica y no deberia necesitar ajustes. Sin embargo, se pueden necesitar ajustes de menor importan- cia para compensar por las diferencias en el combustible, temperatura,...
  • Page 97 AVlSO: El estabilizador de combustible es una Inmediatamente prepare su cultivadora para el almacenamiento al final de la temporada o si la alternativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o mas. la formaci6n de dep6sitos de goma en el com- bustible durante el periodo de almacenamiento.
  • Page 98 IDENTIFICACl6N DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secei6n apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un eentro de servieio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION 1. Sin combustible. arral3ca 1. Llene e! estanque de combustible. 2. Motor sin la "ESTRANGU- 2. Vea "PARA ARRANCAR MOTOR"...
  • Page 99 IDENTIFICACK]N DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears, PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION El motor se 1. Nivel del aceite bajo/aceite 1. Revise el nivel del aceite/cambie calienta sucio. el aceite.
  • Page 100 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 HANDLES " _'31 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 141406 Grip, Handle STD541437 Nut, Crowntock 3/8-16 110673X Grommet, Handle 19131611 Washer 13/32xlx11 127254X 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle Bar, Drive Control Assembly 6712J Cap, Vinyl 420524 Handle, Assemble 189347 Panel, Control...
  • Page 101 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE mainframe left PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 132801 Belt, V 432420 Shield, Inner Belt Guard 104679X Pulley, Idler 164329 Pin, Shift Lever 12000032 Ring, Klip 162756 Lever, Shift 159229 Bracket, Idler 72110404...
  • Page 102 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE mainframe_right26_rl KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 185190 Bumper Engine, (See Breakdown) 73970500 Briggs & Stratton Model No. Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 STD551031 121002-0220-B8 Washer 11/32x11/16x16Ga. 74760512 74760528 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 uric x 1-3/4 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 73510600 102332×...
  • Page 103 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 TRANSMISSION Ji_b _-- 44 • • transmission PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188240 Transmission Assembly (Includes 106388X Spacer 0.70 x 1.00 x 1.150 Key Nos. 2-52) 102121X Sprocket and Gear Assembly 188220 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing 102112X Shaft, Reduction (2nd) Screw, Whiz, Lock 5/16-18 x 3-1/2...
  • Page 104 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 TINE SHIELD tine shield 24 in rl PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74930632 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2 73900500 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 uric 161415X428 Shield, Side, Outer L H. 4440J Hinge 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 72140404 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2...
  • Page 105 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 TINE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 132673 Pin, Shear 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 3146R Clip, Hairpin 163499 Tine, Spade 188845 Tine Assembly 163500 Tine, Cleaning 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
  • Page 106 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 423798 Decal Console 423790 Decal Logo 423786 Decal Belt Guard Tine Shield 418557 Decal 137538 Decal Caution, Drive Control 120431X Decal Hand Placement Shift Indicator 166202 Decal 166188 Decal Tine, Shield, Dual Rotating Tines 177568 Decal Warning, DRT...
  • Page 107 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002-0220-B8 1005 1070_/? 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL ¢\_ 1210 1211...
  • Page 108 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002-0220-B8 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 163 _,,_ 1O22 190_ 883_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 <_% 127,_ 633A lO9 _y¢¢ 1270 fS _ _-_?(b 633 _-¢...
  • Page 109 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002-0220-B8 I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 1058OPERATOR'S MANUAL 48 SHORT BLOCK 307 _ 415@ 1026 15A '@ 914 _,_ 914A_ 914B_) 1026 .._? C%;...
  • Page 110 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002-0220-B8 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699510 Cylinder Assembly 699220 Screw (Fuel Tank) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 694543 Adjuster-Rocker 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691278 Spring-Governor (Platinum) 699486 Head-Cylinder 692571 Spring-Governor...
  • Page 111 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299083 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON ==MODEL NUMBER 121002-0220=B8 PART DESCRIPTION 691893 Gasket-Exhaust 699480 Screw (Rocker Cover) (Bottom) 914A 692557 Screw (Rocker Cover) (Top) 914B 697551 Screw (Rocker Cover) (Side) 795027 Cap-Fuel Tank 698180 Valve-Fuel Shut Off 692584 Cover-Air Cleaner...
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