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Craftsman 917.298231 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.298231 Owner's Manual

3,0 horsepower 17 inch tine width front tine tiller
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.298231
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety
Rules
and Instructions
Before
Operating
This Equipment
Place Photo Here
3,0 HORSEPOWER
17 RNCH Tt
E WIDTH
FRONT TNNE TALLER
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Service
and Adjustment
Repair
Parts
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co,, Chicago,
IL 60684
UoS.A,

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  • Page 1 • _/A/,_ OWNER'S MANUAL Place Photo Here MODEL NO. 917.298231 Caution: 3,0 HORSEPOWER Read and follow all Safety Rules 17 RNCH Tt E WIDTH and Instructions Before Operating FRONT TNNE TALLER This Equipment Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustment Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES _2-'_} Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotaiy Tillel _._,_l_._ i},'_ • !l the unit should stad to vibrate abnomlally, stop the ]'RAINING engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause Vi- Read the operating and service instruction manual bration is generally a warning of trouble.
  • Page 3 Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship. If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commerc[a! or rental purposes, this Warranty applfes for only 30 days from the date of purchase This Warranty does not cover: •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ABL . OF C(aN I=NTS SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS ....SAFETY RULES .... SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT ......cuSTOMER RESPONStBILI RES .... TROUBLE SHOOTING ......WARRANTY ......STORAGE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ..... 22-26 TILLER ACCESSORIES ... REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ......27-31 ASSEMBLY ..........
  • Page 5 TILLER AOt, ESSOR]Eo THESE ACCESSORIE_S WERE AVAILABLE WHEN FHE TILLER WAS PURCHASED. THEY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT IviOST SEARS RETAfL OUTLETS, CATALOG AND SERVICE CENTERS. MOST SEARS STORES CAN ORDER REPAIR PARTS FOR YOU, WHEN YOU PROVIDE THE MODEL NUMBER OF YOUR TILLER ENGINE AIR FILTER GAS CAN...
  • Page 6 OPERATOR'S POSITION TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TILLER YOU WILL NEED: ]'he right hand (R H.) and left hand (L H ) sides of (1) utility knife *filler are determined from the Operelor's Position while (1) 1/2" wrench standing behind Tiller (1) ratchet (1) socket extension (1) 1/2"...
  • Page 7 E,.ViBLV • Remove packing matedal from Handle Assembly UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE o Cut Cable Ties securing Tiller to Skid • Cut away Carlon Remove Tiller lrom Skid by pulling backwards WHEN HANDLING OR DISPOSING BE CAREFUL OF EXPOSED STAPLES CAR'i'ONING MATERIAL°...
  • Page 8 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER, Compare the illustrations with your Tiller to familiarize yourself with the location el various controls and adjustment& Save this manual for future reference. TINE THROTTLE CONTROL CONTROL CHOKE...
  • Page 9 OPERATION ..Fheoperalion of any Tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into tile eyes, which can result in severe recommend Wide Vision Safely Mask for over Ihe speclacles or standard safely glasses, available at eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting you r Tiller and while lilling We Sears Retail or Catalog Stores RESTARTING ENGINE...
  • Page 10 OPERATION DEPTH STAKE BEFORE LIFTING OR TRANSPORT ING, ALLOW TILLER ENGINE • "[he Dep "_ Sake can be raised or lowered to allow you MUFFLER COOL. DISCONNECT more versatile lifting and cultivating, or _o more easily SPAR}( PLUG WIRE, DRAIN GASOLINE hanspod your titier (Fig 8) FROM FUEL TANK.

  • Page 11: Carburetor

    OPERATION TO START ENGINE FILL FUEL, TANK • To fill Fuel Tank (Fig 10), use fresh, clean regular un- leaded automotive gasoline Capaoily is about 2 EEP 'THE TINE CONTROL IN "OFF" quads POSITION WHEN STARTING ENGINE, FILL TO WITHIN 1/2 INCH OF TOP OF FUEL TANK TO PREVENT SPILLS...
  • Page 12 OPER. ]-ION CULTIVATING UNTIL ACCUSTOMED • Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows tc HANDLING YOUR T[LLERI START vent them from robbing nourishment and moislure hum ACTUAL FIELD USE WITH THROTTLE the plants At the same time, breaking up the upper layer SLOW POSITION (MID-WAY...
  • Page 13 MAINTENANCE DISCONNEC'f SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE PER- COVER CLEANER FORMING MAINTENANCE (EX- SCREW CEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT AIR CLEANER CARTRIDGE PREVENT ACCIDENTAL START- ING OF ENGINE. PREVENT FIRES! KEEP THE ENGINE FREE OF GRASS, LEAVES, SPILLED OIL, OR FUEL. REMOVE FUEL. FROM TANK BEFORE TIPPING UNIT FOR...
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE TRANSMISSION ENGINE LUBRICATION Your Transmission is sealed and will nol require lebr,_., Your four cycle Engine will normally consume some oil, tion, therefore check Engine oil level regulady--approximalely every live hours of operalion and before each usage Stop FINISH Engine and wait several minutes before checking oil level Keep your Tiller finish and Wheels flee of gasoline, oil, With Engine level the oil must be even with oil fill (Fig 17)
  • Page 15 SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART ,- OIL PIVOT POINTS USE SAE30 THROT'[LE CONTROL. TINE CON'rROL IDLER FIGURE 18...

  • Page 16: Handle Height

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS HANDLE HEIGHT • MID-WIDTH TILLING - 15 INCH PATH (outer [ turned inward and assembled on outer shaft positionJ NOTE: FACTORY ASSEMBLY HAS PROVIDED 141GH- Holes "C" in Tines to holes "B'"in Tine Shaf! (Fig 21 ) Use ESTHANDLE HEIGHT, SELECTHANDLE HEIGHT BEST this arrangement for cultivation of crops in 20 inch spaced SUITED FOR YOUR TILLING CONDITIONS, HANDLE...
  • Page 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • EDGING - 9 - 5/8 INCH PATH (inner Tines off, ouler DISCONNECt SPARK PLUG WIRE Tines assembled on innermost shalt position). HoIes "A' WHEN CHECKING TINE CONTROL in Tines to holes "D" in Tine Shalt (Fig. 23) Use this ar- OPERATION.

  • Page 18: Throttle

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT • Next turn Needle Valve out past smooth operating poiN CARBURETOR until Engine runs unevenly (counterclockwise (:,_',)rk NOTE: A dirly Air Cleaner will cause tile Engine to run mixlure) rough, Be sure Air Cleaner is clean before adjustments •...

  • Page 19: V-Belt

    SERVMCE AND ADJUSTMENTS V-BELT • Remove old V-Belt (from larger pulley first) (Fig, 28) Replace V-Belt if it has stretched considerably or if it • Install new V-Belt small pulley first) with bottom of shows cracks or frayed edges. be t (f at s de) over Id er Pulley Nole Belt routing be- •...
  • Page 20 STORAGE Gasoline stored for several months wilt lose its volatili STORAGE (ability to burn effectively); therefore, always use up gaso- line at the end of the season Do not store, spill, or use Keep your Tiller in a weatherproof, dry building To avoid gasoline near an open fiam_ or devices such as a slove, Engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied be- furnace, or water heater which utilize a pilol light or de-...

  • Page 21: Wheels

    t. OUBLL SHOOTDNc PROBLEM: Probable Cause,_,- Possible Remedy WILL NOT START OR HARD TO START No gasoline in Fuel Tank Fill tank with gasoline Choke not set properly Place Choke Control in "CHOKE" position Throttle Control not set properly Place Throltle Control in "FAST" position Choked improperly, l!ooded Engine =,- Move Choke control to "Run"...
  • Page 22 REPAHR PARTS 3 F'LP° TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.298231 HANDLE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 10 110680X 72010519 Knob, Throttle Control Bolt, Carriage 5/16 - 18 UNC x 2 - 3/ 8 Gr5 11 3066J Cable, Tine Control 71091008 Screw, Truss CR #10- 24- UNC x 12 2635J Controt, Lever 1 1/2...
  • Page 23 REPAi .." 3 tiP. TILLER --, MODEL NUMBER 917.298231 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY 23 22 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 14 STD532507 1 STD503103 Bolt, Carriage 1!4 - 20 x 3/4 Hex, Forged Socket Headless Set 15 121613X Screw 5/16 - 18 × 3/8 Bell, Guard 2 7417J 16 110528X...
  • Page 24 RLPA, ' PARTS 3 HF° TILLER .-- MODEL NUMBER 917.298231 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY "_ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 STD523112 10 7810H Bolt, Hex 5/16- 18 x 1 - 1/4 Nut 3/8 - 24 2 STD541031 11 317J Nut, Hex 5/16- 18 Depth Stake Support L H 12 325J...
  • Page 25 • • "" 3 H.P. TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917298231 TINE ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION PART PART DESCRIPTION 106860X 106857X Tine Assembly, Outer R H Tine Assembly, Inner LH 106859X 2 4921H Clip, Hairpin l"ine Assembly, Outer LH. 106858X 6 9194R Tine Assembly, Inner R H. Pin, Retaining, With Hole...
  • Page 26 m._r-E_ _ [!-.-_ _-,_ _ZY'I,-C_ 3 HP.. TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER gl7,298231 TRANSMISSION AND rlr,lE SHIELD ASSEMBLY I f/,,, PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART NO.. 1 STD523115 Boll, Rex 5/16 .. 18 x 1 - 1/2 12 105391X Transmission 2 110719X 13 73510500 Decal, Operation and Lubrication Nul, Keps 5/16 - 18...
  • Page 27 REPAIR PAF, 3 H.P. T[LLER -- MODEL HUMBER 917,298231 ENGINE_BR_GGSANDSTRATTON-_MODELHUMBER 80202 TYPE HUMBER 236g-01 ENGINE, RIGI4T SIDE '_28 PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART 2 93490 22 220865 Washer, Spring Screw, Rotaling Screen Mounting 25 299819 Sere Seal, Oil 26 293708 3 222698 Bushing, Cylinder Key, Flywheel 4 399671...
  • Page 28 3 H.P. TILLER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.298231 ENGINE- BRIGGS AND STRATTON -" tViODEL NUMBER 80202 TYPE NUMBER 2369-01 ENGINE, REAR (_!_ ! 49 Assemblies include all parts shown in frames...
  • Page 29 3 H°P. TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917,298231 ENGINE - BRfGGS AND STRAI-rON -- MODEL NUMBER 80202 TYPE NUMBER 2369-01 ENGINE, REAR PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Link, Choke 271853 Washer, Throttle Shaft (Foam) 27 262359 Screw, Fi[ Hd., 10-32 x 3/8 93499 Screw, Throttle Valve Mounting 28 93543...

  • Page 30: Spark Arrester

    RE_-A[,'_ 3 H.P. TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917.298231 ENGINE _ BRIGGS AND STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 80202 TYPE NUMBER 2369-01 ENGINE, INTERNAL PARTS * 62 -- OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT- SPARKARRESTER 34 GASKET SET ] 71 Decal Kit 4_3_ (_38...
  • Page 31 PARTS 3 H.P. TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 917'.29823-I ENGINE - BRIGGS AND STRAI-rON-- MODEL NUMBER 80202 TYPE NUMBER 2369-01 ENGINE, INTERNAL PARTS PAR_ DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1 "272167 Gasket, Cylinder Head "270895 Gasket, Crankcase - - 005" thick 2 210812 Head, Cylinder '270896 Gasket, Crankcase - - .009"...

  • Page 32: Repair Parts

    OWNERS 3.0 HORSEPOWER MANUAL !7 INCH TINE WtDTH FRONT TINE TILLER MODEL NO. Each Tiller has ils own model number. Each Engine has its own model number 917.298231 The Model Number for your T]ller will be found on a plate attached to the right hand engine bracket.

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