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Sears Craftsman 917.299852 Owner's Manual

5.0 hp 17" tine width rear tine tiller with counter rotating tines
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.299852
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Eqmpment
£RRFTSMRN
5.0 HP
17INCH TINE WIDTH
REAR TINE TILLER WITH
COUNTER
ROTATING TINES
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustment
• Repair Parts
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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.299852 £RRFTSMRN 5.0 HP Caution: 17INCH TINE WIDTH Read and follow all Safety Rules REAR TINE TILLER WITH and Instructions COUNTER ROTATING TINES Before Operating This Eqmpment • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustment •...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. familiar with the controls and the proper use of the •...
  • Page 3 • If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercialor rental purposes,this Warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase. WARRANTY SERVICE tS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN TILLER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
  • Page 4 iiii iiii LIiii iiilll,ll,,l ••;• • • ••• _ ill ii TABLE OF CONTENTS iiilll iiiill,,i iii illl,llllll MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........13 SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ......... 15-18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 3,13-15 STORAGE ..,..............PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........3 TROUBLESHOOTING ;..........
  • Page 5 RIES These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also available at most Sears Retail outlets, Catalog and Service Centers. Most Sears Stores can order repair parts for you when you providethe model number of your tiller. ENGINE SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY OPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig, 1) (1) Utility knife The righthand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) sides ofyour tiller (1) Wire cutter are determinedfrom the operator'spositionwhile standing behind tiller. (1) Screwdriver (1) Tire pressure gauge (1) Pair of pliers FRONT (1) 9/16"...

  • Page 7: Depth Stake

    ASSEMBLY Grasp handle assembly. Hold in "up" position. Be sure UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) handle lock remains in geamase notch. Slide handle assembly into position. CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. HANDLE ASSEMBLY "UP"...

  • Page 8: Handle Height

    REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 6) Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N" (neutral) posi- shift lever indicator, tion (See Fig. 6) • Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure. Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle.

  • Page 9: Side Shields

    KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrationswith your til!erto familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference..DRIVE THROTTLE CONTROL r LEVER CHOKE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR...
  • Page 10 IIIIIJl IIIlllJ/JJ_lJ/gll/;ll JJJII II/IIqlIIIIHJHIH IIIIIIIIIII OPERATION 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 wide vision safety mask for over the spec- tacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 11 TURNING CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12) Release the ddve control bar. • The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil. Move throttle control to "SLOW" position. • With engine level, clean area around oil filler plug and Place shift lever indicator in "F, (forward)position.

  • Page 12: Repair Parts

    iii iiiii iiiii Soilconditions are importantfor propertilling. Tines will TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13) not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may contrib- uteto excessive bounce and difficult handling of your CAUTION= Keep the tine control in tiller. Hard soil should be moistened before tilling; however, extremely wet soil will "ball-up"...
  • Page 13 ......RES PoNSI BI LITI ES ..J_H_II2_UUlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ........ SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE FILL IN DATES /__-q_/._, O LE SERVICE REGULAR SERVICE nnllllll i lll Check Engine Oil Level •i Change Engine Oil " ,,,,,,,,,,. ,,, ,,,,,,. ,,,, ,,,,.,,,, ,,,,, i:: I : i ¸¸...

  • Page 14: Cooling System

    iiiiij/llll ii 1/11iiiii iiiiii i Disconnect spark plug wire before performingany maintenance (exceptcarburetor adjustment)to prevent Prevent fires! Keepthe enginefree of grass,leaves, spilledoil, or fuel. Removefuel from tank beforetipping accidental starting of engine. unit for maintenance. Clean mufflerareaof alt grass,dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot muffleror cylinderfins as contact maycause burns.
  • Page 15 ,llll ILIII i ii,llllll illl iiil,ll, l,i i ii i RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER TRANSMISSION Do not operate tiller without muffler, Do not tamper with Your transmissionis sealed and willonly require lubrication if serviced, exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary, If your engine is equipped with a spark CLEANING arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for...
  • Page 16 NTS : SERVICE AND ADJ i i iiiiiiiiii IIIIII!,,I, IIIIIIIIHIIIIIHII,,IIII!IIIII, TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 22) Figs. 22 and 23) • Remove LH. outer side shield by removing nuts "A" • Remove L,H. outer side shield, move left wheel, and and "B"...
  • Page 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTM To maintain the superb tilling performance of this TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 24, 25 and machine the tines should be checked for sharpness, wear, and bending, particularlythetines which are next to the transmission. If the gap between the tines CAUTION: Tines are sharp.

  • Page 18: Throttle

    illll i iiill,lllll , i LL Ill I1 ,,IIIMI I II Ill AND ADJUSTMENTS IIIH, i ll ii,lllll i ,,,H ii ii i i ENGINE ..FINAL SETTING • Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make TO ADJUST THROTrLE CONTROL CABLE...
  • Page 19 ENGINE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the 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 CAUTION: Never store the tiller with this manual).
  • Page 20 TROU NG POINTS Illll IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIII IIII IIIIIII1[I IIL[IIIUIIIII II11111 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECT|ON • H Illl IIlll ,ll I I •1 Out of fue!. Fillfuel tank, Will not start Engine not _CHOKED" properly. See '3"0START ENGtNE" in Operationsect[on, Engine flooded. .Wait severalminutesbefore attempt[ng to start, Dirty air cleaner.
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 17" TILLER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.299852 HANDLES PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART 121213X Handle, Assemble 110707X Cap, Sleeve 110674X 121145X Clip, Plastic, Cable Grip, Handle 86777 Screw, Hex, Washer Hd, Slotted 110673X Grommet, Handle #10-24 x 1/2 127254X Bar, Drive Control Assembly 6712J 9484R...

  • Page 22: Transmission

    REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299852 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 73970500 * Locknut,Hex, Flange 5/16-18 STD551137 * Washer, Lock 3/8 STD541037 * Nut, Hex 3/8-16 74930568 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 4-1/4 STD57t810 * Pin, Roll 110111X Lever, Shift STD532505...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 17" TILLER. ,MODEL NUMBER 917.299852 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 124551X 5015J Tire Bumper 73970500 128952 Locknut, He)(, Flange 5/16-18 *Washer 11/32 x 11J16 x 16 Ga. 795R Tire Valve 8TD551O31 74760512 STD541431 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 * Nut, Keps 5/!6-18 102332X 137264...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299852 TRANSMISSION PART DESCRIPTION 102128X O-Ring 102100X Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive 106390X Spacer 0.765 x 1.125 x 1.23 102134X Chain #35-50 Pitch PART DESCRIPTION 124458)( Ground Shaft Assembly 102t06X Bearing, Shaft, GroundDrive 106388X Spacer 0.70 x 1.00 x 1.150 137409...
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299852 TINE SHIELD <_ PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 102701X Grip 98000129 Nut, Flange 5/16-18 STD541037 * Nut, Hex 3/8-t6 104086X459 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. 102156X Stake, Depth 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 74930632 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2 12000036...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299852 TINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24x 1 4459J Tine, Outer, L.H. 4460J Tine, Outer, R.H. 132673 Pin, Shear 6554J 132728 Assembly, Hub and Plate, R.H. Tine, Inner, L.H.
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299852 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0145-01 "k REQUIRES SPECLALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL,...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299852 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0145-0i 432-" . .,._ ..::_:i ¸ _969...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 17" TILLER. - MODEL NUMBER 917.299852 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON .-MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0145-01 3o° REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT lass GASKET...

  • Page 30: Spark Plug

    REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 17" TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.299852 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0145-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 222263 Lock, Screw 395990 Cylinder Assembly 495426 297565 Carburetor Assembly BLishing,Cylinder 93499 299819...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 17" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299852 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0145-01 KEY PART ::KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO, ..NO, :NO. DESCRIPTION 434 214021 393757 Cover, Diaphragm Deflector, Exhaust, Side Outlet 435 93141 270382 Screw, Diaphragm Cover...

  • Page 32: Tines

    £RAFTSMA N ° 5.0 HP OWNER'S 17 INCH TINE WIDTH MANUAL REAR TINE TILLER WITH COUNTER ROTATING TINES MODEL NO, Each tiller has its own model number. Each engine has its own model 917.299852 number, The model number for your tiller will be found on a plate attached to the top of the transmission.

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