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Owner's
Manual
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900 Series
14"
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Briggs & Stratton
Tine Width
Model No.
917,986960
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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.
Gasoline
containing
up to 10% ethanol
(EIO) is acceptable
for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline
exceeding
10% ethanol (EIO) will void the product warranty.
Esta m_quina
puede utilizar
gasolina
con un contenido de hasta el 10% de etanol
(EIO).
El uso de una gasolina
que supere el 10% de etanol
(El0) anular_
la garantia
del producto.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating
this equipment.
Sears Brands
Management
Corporation,
Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman
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- Page 1 El uso de una gasolina que supere el 10% de etanol (El0) anular_ la garantia del producto. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 .......... 8-12 Maintenance Schedule ......Sears Service ......Back Cover LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER For one (1) year from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance...
- Page 3 • Use an approved fuel container. • Keep children and pets away. • Never add fuel toa running engine or hot • Do not overload machine capacity engine. by attempting to till too deep at too fast • Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
- Page 4 SPECIFICATIONS REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Gasoline Capacity: 2.9 Quarts (2.74L) Congratulations on making a smart pur- Unleaded Regular chase. Your new Craftsman® product Oil (API SG-SL): SAE 30 Above 32°F/0°C designed and manufactured for years of (Capacity:20oz./0.6L) SAE5w30 Below32°F/0°C dependable operation.
- Page 5 These accessories were available when the tiller was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your tiller. ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER TILLER PERFORMANCE FURROWOPENER...
- Page 6 Your new tiller has been assembled at the IMPORTANT: When unpacking factory with the exception of those parts assembling tiller, be careful of exposed left unassembled for shipping purposes. staples when handling or disposing To ensure safe and proper operation cartoning material.
- Page 7 INSERT CABLE CLIP Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column. Push cables into clip, Sable Hoalu__ndle Cable Clip CONNECT SHIFT ROD Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of shift lever indicator. Insert hairpin clip through...
- Page 8 KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product.
- 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...
- Page 10 TURNING For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See oil Release the drive control bar. viscosity chart in the Maintenance sec- Move throttle control to "SLOW" posi- tion of this manual). tion. To change engine oil, see the Mainte- Place shift lever indicator in "F"...
- Page 11 TO START ENGINE TILLING HINTS _CAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF" _CAUTION: Until you are accustomed position when starting engine. to handling your tiller, start actual field When starting engine for the first time or use with throttle in slow position (mid-way if engine has run out...
- Page 12 CU LTIVATI NG ADJUST WHEELS CU LTIVATI NG Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to prevent them from rob- Place blocks under right hand side of bing nourishment and moisture from the tiller and remove hairpin clip and clevis plants.
- Page 13 MAINTENANCE /_/,_ F,LL ,. OATES SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge v" Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (1oz.) 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
- Page 14 _CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for main- Drain tenance.
- Page 15 'linder Fins SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning each tilling season or after every 50 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 4 of this manual.
- Page 16 TiRE CARE Screws _,CAUTION: When mounting tires, un- Hex Nut less beads are seated, overinfiation can and Washer (Located cause an explosion. Behind • Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. Tire) tire pressures are not equal, tiller will pull to one side. •...
- Page 17 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 your tiller to between...
- Page 18 ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for The carburetor has a high speed fixed proper engine speed, overspeeding jet and has been preset at the factory engine above the factory high speed and adjustment should not be neces- setting can be dangerous.
- Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. the Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
- Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine Low oil level/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 21 ..........27-31 Vea el Manual Ingles ..... Ingles del Duefio GARANTIA LIMITADA DE DOS ANO PARA LA CULTIVADORA CRAFTSMAN Por un (1) afio, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Cultivadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segOn las instrucciones...
- Page 22 OPERACION MANTENIMIENTO Y ALMACENAMIEN= • Nopongani lasmanosni lospiescercao debajode laspiezasrotatorias. • Mantenga los accesorios y aditamentos • Tenga muchocuidadocuandoopereo la m&quina en buenas condiciones para el cruce entradas para autom6viles de ripio, funcionamiento. senderos o caminos. Este alerta en Io que se •...
- Page 23 LA REPARAClON Capacidad de gasolina: 2.9Cuartos (2.74L) Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Sin plomo, regular nuevo producto Craftsman® est& disefiado y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por Aceite (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 Above 32°F/0°C muchos argos. Pero como todos los productos, (Capacidad:20 oz./0.6L)
- Page 24 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la cultivadora. Tambien est&n dis- ponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su cultivadora. MOTOR BUJOA SILENClADOR FILTRO DE AIRE LATA DE GASOLINA...
- Page 25 Su cultivadora nueva ha sido montada en la 1. AI mismo tiempo que se sujeta el conjunto f&brica, con la excepciSn de aquellas partes del mango, corte las ligaduras del cable que se dejaron sin montar por razones de en- que aseguran el conjunto del mango al...
- Page 26 INSERCl6N - ABRAZADERA DEL CABLE Conjunto del mango posoci6n "Arriba" • Inserte la abrazadera del cable de pl&stico dentro del agujero en la parte trasera de la columna del mango. Empuje los cables dentro de la abrazadera. Columna del M_ 3ables SUELTE LA PALANCA DE del Cable...
- Page 27 Estoss{mbolos puedenapareser s obresu cultivadora enla literature proporcionada c onel pro- ducto,aprenda y comprenda sussignificados. CONOZCA SU CULTIVADORA Compare lae ilustraciones con su cultivadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para futura referencia. LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU CUL- TIVADORA MARCHA...
- Page 28 La operacion de cualquier cultivadora puede hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir dafios graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos de SEGURIDAD seguridad o protecciones para los ojos antes de hacer arrancar su cultivadora o mientras este labrando con ella.
- Page 29 GIRO • Para verificar la capacidad aproximada "ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO" en Suelte la barra de control de la impulsion. Mueva el control de la aceleracJ6n a la la p&gina 24 de este manual. Todo el aceite tiene que cumplJr la clasJfJcacJ6n de servicJo posici6n de "LENTO"...
- Page 30 PARA HACERARRANCAR EL MOTOR AVlSO: A mucha altura (sobre 3000 pies) o _IbPRECAUCl6N: Mantenga la barrade en climas frios (debajo de 32 ° F/0 ° C) puede controldela impulsi6n enla posici6n"DESEN- que la mezcla del combustible del carburador GANCHADO" cuandohagaarrancar e l motor. necesite ajuste, para obtener el mejor resultado del motor.
- Page 31 CULTIVO AJUSTE DE LAS RUEDAS PARA El cultivo quiere decir la destrucci6n de las CULTIVO malezas entre las hileras, para evitar que Ponga bloques debajo del lado derecho estas le roben la nutrici6n y la humedad a las de la cultivadora y remueva la abrazadera plantas.
- Page 32 PROGRAMA MANTENIMIENTO o u .o s u yo.oy 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 Limpiar las aletas del cilindro del motor...
- Page 33 Vuelva a Ilenar el motor con aceite. Vea _,PRECAUCi6N: Desconecte el alambre de la "REVISION DEL NIVEL DEL ACEITE DEL bujia antes de dar mantenimiento (excepto por MOTOR CON ACEITE" en la secci6n de el ajuste del carburador) para evitar que el motor Operacion de ese manual.
- Page 34 BUJiA Aletas del cilindor Cambie las bujias al comienzo de cada temporada de cultivo, o despues de 50 horas de uso, Io que suceda primero. El tipo de bujia y la abertura aparece en las "ESPECIFICAC!ONES DEL PRODUCTO" en la pagina 24 de este manual.
- Page 35 CUIDADO DE LAS LLANTAS Tuerca Tuercas Hexagonal _,PRECAUCl6N: Cuando monte las Ilantas, y arandela a menos que los talones esten asentados, Ubicadas detras se inflan demasiado se puede producir una de la Ilanta) explosi6n. Abrazadera • Mantenga 20 libras de presion en las Ilantas. Si la presi6n de las Ilantas no es la misma, la uilla cultivadora...
- Page 36 CAMBIO DE BRAZOS • Para que esta maquina pueda mantener un rendimiento excelente en el labrado, se _,PRECAUCi6N:Losbrazossonafilados. deben revisar los brazos para verificar si Useguantes u otraprotecci6n cuandomaneje losbrazos. est&n afilados, desgastados o doblados, especialmente los que se encuentran al lado Si hayun brazomuydesgastado su cultivadora de la transmision.
- Page 37 MOTOR PARA AJUSTAR EL CARBURADOR IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipule el regulador del motor el que ha sido ajusta do en la fabrica El carburador tiene un chorro fijo de alta velocidad y ha sido preajustado en la f&brica y para la velocidad del motor adecuada puede ser peligroso...
- Page 38 IDENTIFJCACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEIVIA CAUSA CORRECClON Sin combustible. Llene el estanque de combustible. NO arraillCa Motor sin la"ESTRANGU- Vea "PARA ARRANCAR EL MOTOR"...
- Page 39 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Falta de fuerza 10.Rejilla de aire del motor sucia. 10. Limpie la rejilla de aire del motor. 11 .Silenciador sucio/taponado.
- Page 40 CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986960 HANDLES KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 109229X Lock, Handle 141406 Grip, Handle 110673X Grommet, Handle 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 127254X Control Bar Assembly 19131611 Washer 13/32xlx11Gauge 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle 6712J Cap, Vinyl...
- Page 41 CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986960 MAINFRAME, LEFT SiDE mainframe left 29 PART KEY PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 73930600 104679X Nut, Hex 3/8-16 UNC Pulley, Idler 432420X428 12000032 Shield, Inner, Belt Guard Ring, Klip 164329 580949102 Pin, Shift Lever Bracket, Idler...
- Page 42 CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986960 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE u,;, mainframe right 22 rl KEY PART DESCRIPTION 73970500 Locknut, Hex, Flanged 5/16-18 102332X479 Bracket, Reinforcement 102173X Counter Weight 74760524 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 4497H Clip, Hairpin 126875X...
- Page 43 CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986960 TRANSMiSSiON transmission 24 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188554 Transmission Assembly 150737 Ground Shaft Assembly (includes Key Numbers 2-52) 143008 Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive R.H. 188482 Housing, Gearcase, with Bearing, 106388X Spacer 0.70 x 1.00 x 1.150...
- Page 44 CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986960 TINE SHIELD < fine shield 27 in PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 155377 Locknut, Hex, Flanged 5/16-18 72140404 Bolt, Carriage, Grade 5 8393J 1/4-20 x 1/2 Pin, Depth Stake 12000035 Ring, Klip 6712J...
- Page 45 CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986960 TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 4459J Tine, Outer, L.H. 132673 Pin, Shear 6554J Tine, Inner, L.H. 3146R Clip, Hairpin 132721X479 Assembly, Hub and Plate, L.H. 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24 74610616 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 1 4460J Tine, Outer, R.H.
- Page 46 CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986960 DECALS side views KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 409143 Decal, Tank 432278 Decal, Engine 420447 Decal 581420196 Manual, Owner's, 137538 Decal English / Spanish 141907 Decal, Hand Placement 102180X Decal, Shift Indicator...
- Page 47 CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986960 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 12T402-1613-F8 [ 48 SHORT BLOCK] [10SBOPER_ORSMANUALI 11329 REPLACEMENT ENG,NEI [133o REPA, R MANUAL] 11036 EM,SS,ONS LABELI 358 ENGINE GASKET CARBURETOR OVERHAUL ..633 ® _,,_...
- Page 48 CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986960 ENGINE, BR[GGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 12T402-1613-F8 l°80 65k_ 276 i_) 209A 305 _ 6oi%_ 914A 1026 .-© ..U#;;";_S;_ ..PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 281658s Cap-Oil Fill 699510 Cylinder Assembly...
- Page 49 CRAFTSMAN TILLER = = MODEL NUMBER 917.986960 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON == MODEL NUMBER 12T402-1613=F8 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON 499642 Valve-Exhaust 692346 Bushing-Governor Crank 795443 Valve-intake 691119 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 691304 Spring-Valve (intake) 690800 Nut (Rewind Starter)
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