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Owner's Manual
JCRAFTSMAWJ
7.0 HP
19 INCH TINE WIDTH
REAR TINE WITH
DUAL ROTATING TINES
TILLER
Model No.
917.293490
Safety
Assembly
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• Operation
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• Maintenance
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• Espanol
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• Repair Parts
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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.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment,
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman
Estates, II 60179
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- Page 1 Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment, Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 Parts Ordering ..... Back Cover 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 • Use extension cords and receptacles • Never operate the machine at high as specified by the manufacturer for all speeds on slippery surfaces. Look units with electric drive motors or behind and use care when backing. electric starting motors. •...
- Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GASOLINE 4 QUARTS • Read and observe the safety rules. CAPACITY: UNLEADED • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- REGULAR ing, caring for and using your tiller. • Follow the instructions under the OIL (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 "Customer Responsibilities"...
- Page 5 Your new tiller has been assembled at the FRONT 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 RIGHT proper tightness.
- Page 6 UNPACKING CARTON ACAUTION: Be careful of exposed • Handle Assembly staples when handling or disposing of UP Positon cartoning material. IMPORTANT: When unpacking and Tighten h andle lock lever I hold assembling tiller, be careful not to stretch or kink cables. While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame.
- Page 7 INSERT CABLE CLIP REMOVETILLER FROM CRATE • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the 1. Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N" back of handle column. Push cables (neutral) position. into clip, 2. Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle. Separate cardboard cover from Handle Column leveling shield.
- Page 8 KNOWYOURTILLER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. _GINE FUEL _LL_G T_L_ FO_A_O R_ERSE CRWA_I_ Throttle Control Lever...
- 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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HARD TO SHIFT GEARS HOWTO USEYOURTILLER...
- Page 10 4. Move throttle control to =FAST" IMPORTANT: Always lower the drag position for deep tilling. stake when using the forward rotating tine drive. IMPORTANT: Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into OUTER SIDE SHIELDS another position. The back edges of the outer side shields "Locked"Position are slotted so that the shields can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for...
- Page 11 1. Make sure spark plug wire Is propedy • For cold weather operation you should connected. change oil for easier starting (See oil 2. Move shift lever indicator to "N" viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual). (neutral) position. 3.
- Page 12 TILLING HINTS CULTIVATING _anCAUTION; Until you are accustomed to Cultivating is destroying the weeds dling your tiller, start actual field use between rows to prevent them from with throttle in slow position (mid-way robbing nourishment and moisture from between _FAST" and =iDLE"). the plants.
- Page 13 ADJUSTWHEELS OUTER VIEW OF TIRE CULTIVATING 1. Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from right hand wheel. 2. Move wheel outward approximately 1 inch until hole in inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle. 3.
- Page 14 SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE FILL IN DATES __SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 1_,2 OI Pivot Points I_pect Spark Armster / Muffler In_speot A ir Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug RH Gear Case Grease Fiffing (1oz.) I II/I 1 - _...
- Page 15 _LCAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire 5. Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK before performing any maintenance ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in the Operation section of this manual. (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel.
- Page 16 MUFFLER ,___:_ Cover Knob Do not operate finer without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Dam- aged mufflers or spark arresters could Cover-__ create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary. If your engine is Cartridge equipped with a spark arraster screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection.
- Page 17 TIRE CARE _kCAUTION: When mounting tires, unless Hex Nut f/j/;n beads are seated, ovednflation can y_,_ Washer cause an explosion. (Located • Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. If "_,_ Behind tire pressures are not equal, tiller will pull to one side. •...
- Page 18 TINE REPLACEMENT To maintain the superb tilling perfor- mance of this machine the tines should g_oCAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear be checked for sharpness, wear, and ves or other protection when handling tines. bending, particularly the tines which are next to the transmission. If the gap A badly worn tine causes your tiller to between the tines exceeds 3-1/2 work harder and dig more shallow.
- Page 19 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ENGINE The carburetor has been preset at the Maintenance, repair, or replacement of factory and adjustment should not be the emission control devices and sys- necessary. However, engine perfor- tems, which are being done at the mance can be affected by differences In customers expense, may be performed fuel, temperature, altitude or load.
- Page 20 NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable Immediately prepare your tiller for storage alternative in minimizing the formation of at the end of the season or if the unit will fuel gum deposits during storage. Add not be used for 30 days or more. stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or _kCAUTION: Never store the tiller with...
- Page 21 CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start Out of fuel. 2. See "1"O START ENGINE" in Engine not "CHOKED" properly. the Operation section. & 3. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded. attempting to stad. Dirty air cleaner. 4.
- Page 22 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine 1. Low oil level/dirty oil. 1. Check oil leveVchange oil. overheats 2. Dirty engine air screen. 2. Clean engine air screen. 3. Clean cylinder fins, air- 3. Dirty engine. screen, muffler area. 4. Remove and clean muffler. 4.
- Page 23 TILLER -- MODEL N UMBER 917.293490 HANDLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 175250 Throttle, Control 19131611 Washer 13/22 x 1 x 11Ga, 141406 Grlp,Handle 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle 110673X Grommet, Handte 150628 HanDle, Assemole 127254X Bar, Drive Control Assembly 165197 Cllp, Plastic, Cable 6712J Cap, Vinyl 86777...
- Page 24 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293490 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7351(To00 126875X F,vet, Drilled Nut, Kepa 5/16-18 STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8 STD624003 Clip. Hailpln STD541(JQ7 165501X615 Guard. Belt Nut, Hex 3/8-16 170127 Shield, Inner Belt Guard 1_801 Belt.
- Page 25 74760512 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 7SSR ]Ire Valve 10_33_X Bracket, Reinforcement Engine, (See Breakdown ) 74760532 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 2 Craftsman Model No. 102173X Couflter Weight, R.H. 121402-0194-E1 STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8 7192J _eCable S'RTo410_7 Nut, Hex 3/8-16...
- Page 26 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293490 TRANSMISSION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170306 Tmnsmlasten Assembly (includes 1(_121X Sprocket and Gear Assembly Key NOS. 2-52) 1(_112X St=aft, ReduC_on (2nd) 161510 Gearcase, L.H. w/Beadng 1(_101X Screw, Whiz, Lock 5/16-18 x 3-1/2 (Includes Key No. 4) 161524 Sprocket Asseml_y w/Bea dng 161963...
- Page 27 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293490 TINE SHIELD PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 UNC 1(_701X 161415)(616 Shleld, Stde, OuterL. STD541037 NuLHex 3/8-16 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 1(_156X Stake, Depth 12000036 Ring, Klip 74930632 Bdlt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2 STD533107 Bdlt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 Gr 5...
- Page 28 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293490 TINE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIP'nON 132673 Pin, Shear 163499 Tlne, Spade 163926 Assembly, Hub and Plate 1635(_ Tme,Cleaolng 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 3146R Clip, Hairpin STD551137 Washer, LOCk 3/8 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 NOTE: All component dimensions _ven In U.S.
- Page 29 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293490 DECALS KEY PART DESCRIPTION 177570 DeCal,CNTRL 145023 Decal, Logo 177564 Decal, Belt Guard 177565 Decal, Tine Shiald DRT 137538 Decal, Caution, Drive Control 120431X BeCal, Hand Placement 166_02 Decal, Shift Indicator 166188 Decal, Tlne, Shield, Counter Rotating Tines 177568 Decal, Warning, DRT 177567...
- Page 30 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293490 ENGINE, BRIGGS &STRATTON - - MODEL N UMBER 1 21402-O194-E1 13 _-_ 238QJ 993_, 619 :_ 1029_ _r REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 111o" I 1019 LABEL KIT OWNER'S MANUAL J...
- Page 31 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293490 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0194-E1 6921 127_ 276_ 2760 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 276 _ 467 _968_ L1370 633_ _3A_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 633_ 11221 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 883_...
- Page 32 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293490 ENGINE, BRIGGS & ETRATrON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0194-E1 2221 427 ® e36A'_ 190_P 883,_...
- Page 33 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293490 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATFON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0194-E1 1005 lO44_' 1036 LABEL-EMISSIONS...
- Page 34 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293490 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATrON -- MODEL N UMBER 1 21402-0194-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690045 Cylinder Assembly 398185 Kit-Idle Speed 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 691242 O Pin-Float Hinge 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691182 Plate-Choke 693643 Heed-Cylinder 693628 Shaft-Choke 695166...
- Page 35 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293490 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRAI"rON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0194-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 693610 Shield-Cylinder 694544 Stud-Rocker Arm 690345 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 693583 Guard-Muffler 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 690661 Screw Muffler Guard) 692605 Armature-Magneto 836A 693624 Screw Muffet Guard 691061 Screw (Armature Magneto)
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