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Craftsman 917.293302 Owner's Manual

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5.5 HP
17 raNCHTUNE WmDTH
REAR TINE WITH
COUNTER ROTATBNG TINE_
TILLE
Model No.
917.293302
Safety
o Assembly
o Operation
o Maintenance
o EspaSol
o Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman Estates, tL 60179

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual ® 5.5 HP 17 raNCHTUNE WmDTH REAR TINE WITH COUNTER ROTATBNG TINE_ TILLE Model No. 917.293302 Safety o Assembly o Operation o Maintenance o EspaSol o Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, tL 60179...

  • Page 2: Limited Two-Year Warranty

    Maintenance ......... LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER For two (2) years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller is maintained, lubri- cated, 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 workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    MAINTENANCE STORAGE OPERATION ° Keep machine, attachments, • Do not put hands or feet near or under accessories in safe working condition. rotating parts. • Check shear pins, engine mounting o Exercise extreme caution when operat- bolts, and other bolts at frequent inter- ing on or crossing gravel drives, walks, vals for proper tightness to be sure the...
  • Page 4 OR J 19LM an internal combustion engine and should Congratulations on your purchase of a not be used on or near any unimproved Craftsman Tiller: It has been designed, forest-covered, brush-covered or grass gineered and manufactured to give you the...

  • Page 5: Tools Required

    Your new tiller has been assembled at the 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 too_s as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 6 UNPACKING CARTON _kCAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta- , Handle AsserfibEy ples when handling or disposing of carton- "UP" Position ing material. "_,. Tighten handle lock IMPORTANT:When unpacking and .''_.. ever to hold assembling tiller, be careful not to stretch or kink cables.
  • Page 7 INSERT CABLE CLIP Shift o Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column. Push cables into clip. Handle Column Cables Cable Clip Shift Rod CONNECT SHIFT ROD REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE * Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend ,, Adjust handle assemby to lowest posi- into hole of shift lever indicator°...
  • Page 8 These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning, FUEL _,TOP O ENGINE ENGINE FA_T SLOW CHOKE KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself...
  • 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°...
  • Page 10 TURNING CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL o Release the drive control bar. ° The engine in your unit has been = Move throttle control to "SLOW" posi- shipped, from the factory,, already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil. tion. • With engine level, clean area around oil = Place shift lever indicator in "F"...
  • Page 11 NOTE: A warm engine requires less chok- ,_CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top ing to start. of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow - Move throttle control to desired running for fuel expansion_ If gasoline is acciden- position..

  • Page 12: Tine Shear Pins

    To get through a really tough sectionof TINE SHEAR PiNS sod or hard ground, apply upward pres- The tine assemblies on your tiller are sure on handle or lower the depth stake. secured to the tine shaft with shear pins (See "TINE REPLACEMENT"...

  • Page 13: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oit Lever Change Engine Oil t_1,2 ....... Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Attester/Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge 6,/2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug I - Change more o_'ten when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty condilions...
  • Page 14 Disconnectspark plug wire before per- • Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK forming any maintenance (except carbure- ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in the Operatioq tor adjustment)to prevent accidentalstart- section of this manual. ing of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel.

  • Page 15: Cooling System

    COOLING SYSTEM SPARK PLUG Your engine is air cooled. For proper Replace spark plugs at the beginning of engine performance and long life keep each tilling season or after every 50 hours your engine clean° of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD- o Clean air screen frequently using a stiff- bristled brush_...
  • Page 16 TIIRE CARE Belt Guard _CAUTiON: When mounting tires, un- Hex Nut and less beads are seated, overinflation Washer cause an explosion. (Located o Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure, Behind Tire) tire pressures are not equal, tiller will pull to one side_ Cap Nut o Keep tires free of gasoline or oi! which can damage rubber:...
  • Page 17 Belt Guide "A" Clip Screw Engine Pulley Drive Control Cable Stud "C',_, Idler Pulley Fension Extension Spring Transmission Pulley TINE REPLACEMENT ° To maintain the superb tilling perfor- mance of this machine the tines should ,_kCAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear be checked for sharpness, wear, and gloves or other protection when handling...
  • Page 18 ENGBNE FINAL SETTING ° Start engine and allow to warm for five Maintenance, repair, or replacement minutes. the emission control devices and sys- o With throttle control lever in "SLOW" tems, which are being done at the position° customers expense, may be per- IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT formed by any non-road engine repair...

  • Page 19: Engine Oil

    NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable Immediately prepareyour tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will alternative in minimizing the formation of fue! gum deposits during storage. Add sta- not be used for 30 days or more° bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage _kCAUTION: Never store the tiller with...
  • Page 20 CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Fill fuel tank. 1o Out of fuel. Will not start 2. See "TO START ENGINE" inthe 2. Engine riot"CHOKED" Operation section. properly° 3. Wait several minutes before 3. Engine flooded° attempting to start. Clean or replace air cleaner car Dirty air cleaner tridge Drain fuel tank and carburetor,...
  • Page 21 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine overheats 1, Low oil level/dirty oil, Check oil level/change oil, 2. Dirty engine air screen° 2. Clean engine air screen. 3, Dirty engine_ 3o Clean cylinder fins, air screen, muf tier area. 4. Remove and clean muffler. 4.

  • Page 22: Sears, Roebuck

    Operaci6n ...., ....2 3 & 28 Mantenimiento........GARANTIA LIMITADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA CULITVADORA CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Cultivadora Craftsman mantenga, lubrique y afine segQn las instrucciones...
  • Page 23 ° Use solamente accesorios y aditamen- Nunca_tratede hacer ningunajuste tos para la cultivadora aprobados por el mientrasque el motor est_ funcionando fabricante. (exceptoen los casos especificamente recomendadospor el fabricante), • Nunca opere la cultivadora sin buena visibilidad o luz. OPERACI6N •...
  • Page 24 ACUERDO DE MANTENtMJENTO ESPECiFtCACIONES DEL PRODUCTO Este producto incluye un Acuerdo de C--_ALLOS DE FUERZA: 5°5 HP Mantenimiento Sears° PSngase en contac- to con su tienda Sears m_s cercana para DESPLAZAMIENTO: 13 pulgadas informarse sobre los detalles. cuadradas RESPONSAB|LIDADES CAPACIDAD 4 Cuartos CLIENTE GASOLINA:...
  • Page 25 Su cuftivadora nueva ha sido montada en la f&brica,con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaronsin montar por razonesde envfo. Para asegurarseque la culti- vadora operar&en forma segura y adecuada,todas las partes y los artfculos de fer- reterfa que monte tienen que estar apretadosen forma seguraoUse las herramientas correctas, segt_nsea necesario, paraasegurarse de que queden apretadasen forma segur&...
  • Page 26 DESEMPAQUE DE LA CAJA DE Agarre el conjunto del mango. CARTON Mant6ngalo en la posici6n "arriba,," Asegt_rese que el cierre del mango per- • _PRECAUCI6N: Tenfa cuidado con las manezca en la muesca de la caja de grampas expuestas cuando maneje o cambio.
  • Page 27 - Cierre del Mango Abrazadera Indicador de la Arandela Plana Palanca de Varilla de Horquilla, Cambio Caja de Palanca de Cierre del Cambio_ Pemo trasero Palanca de Cambio pivot Base del Mane Tuercas de Seguridad INSERClON DE LA ABRAZADERA CABLE •...
  • Page 28 Estossfmbolos puedenapareser sobre su cultivadoraen la literature proporcionadacon el producto_aprenda y comprendasus significadoso N£UTRO REV_,S ATT_HCI_N MOTOR MOTOB R_PIDO LE_'_rTO ESTBAN@U COM, BUS'TIBL_ ADVERTENCIA £NCENDtDO APAGADO LACI@N CONOZCA SU CULTIVADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES OPERAR SU CULTIVADORA...
  • Page 29 La operaci6n de cualquier cultivadorapuede hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir dafios graves en 6stos. Siempre use anteojosde seguridad o protecciones para los ojos antes de hacer arrancar su cultivadorao mientrasest6 labrando con ella, Recomendamoset uso de la m_scara de seguridad de visi6n amplia, para uso sobre los espejuelos o anteojos de seguridad est_ndar.

  • Page 30: Especificaciones

    EN EL JARD{N Clavija de la estaca de profundidad en la • Suelte la clavija de la.estaca de profun- didad., Mueva la estaca de profundidad hacia abajo, al agujero superior, para transportar la cultivadora. Ponga ta clav- ija de la estaca de profundidad en el agujero de la estaca de profundidad para asegumda...
  • Page 31 PARA HACER ARRANCAR Tap6n de MOTOR Nivel del deposito de _PRECAUCI6N: Mantenga la barra de aceite relleno de control de la imputsi6n en la posici6n "DESENGANCHADO" cuando haga arran- car el motor. Cuando este empezando un motor por la primera vez o si el motor se ha quedado sin gasolina, ser_ necesario varios inten- desague tos para mover la gasolina desde el...
  • Page 32 o Muevael control de la aceteraci6na la posici6nde funcionamientodeseada. Permita que se caliente el motor por unos cuantos minutos antes de engan- char los brazos. AVlSO; A mucha altura (sobre 3000 pies) o en climas fries, (debajo de 32° F [0° C]) puede que ta rnezcla del combustibledel carburadornecesite ajuste, para obtener el menor resuttadodel motor.
  • Page 33 PROGFIAIVIA ../_o//// MANTENllVilENTO L VS/. 7 7 QuELLENEcoMPLETELAS FEOHASsu DE MEDIDA /.&v'_/_/r,_/,_//_!_"_!_'_'/_c'/ / R_/O'/O'/ bb-.C;m,_o L_E._-,_VICIO ..SERVIClO REGULAR Revisar el nivel del aceite del motor V" &/ Cambiar el aceite del motor &_,2 Aceitar los puntos de pivote , ,,u Inspeccionar el supresor del silenciador...
  • Page 34 Desconecte el alambre de ta bujia antes o Incline la cultivadora hacia adelante de dar mantenimiento (excepto por el para drenar el aceite. ajuste del carburador) para evitar que el o Despu6s de que el aceite se haya motor arranque por accidente. drenado completamente, vuelva a colo- Evite los incendios!
  • Page 35 PARA DAR SERVtClO AL CARTUCHO SILENCIADOR o Suavemente golpee el lado plane del No opere la oultivadora sin el silenciadoro cartucho de papel para desprender No manipulee el sistema de escape. Los mugre_ No lave el cartucho de papel o silenciadores o los amortiguadores use aire a presi6n, pues esto da5arA el...
  • Page 36 CUIDADO DE; LAS LLANTAS P_otecci6n de la _PRECAUCI6N: Cuando monte las Ilan- correa ...Tuerca tas, a menos que los talones est6n asen- tados, si se inflan demasiado se puede producir una explosi6n. o Mantenga 20 libras de presi6n en las _f-_}_a__ detras de la Ilantas= Si la presiSn de las ltantas no es...
  • Page 37 Tornillo de la Guia de la Polea del Motor correa "A" abrazadera del cable Cable de control de la impulsi6n Esp_irrago k, l eno_nsi6n Potea de Gufa Resorte de _nsi6n extensiSn Polea de la transmisi6n CAMBIO DE BRAZOS o Para que esta m&quina pueda mantener un rendimiento excelente en el labrado, ,_kPRECAUCI6N:...
  • Page 38 MOTOR AJUSTE FINAL El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el Haga arrancar el motor y permita que se reemplazo de cualquier dispositivos o sis- caliente por cinco rninutos. temas del control de la emisi6n, los cuales Con la palanca de control de la acel- sean hechos al costo del cliente, pueden er'aci6n en la posici6n de "LENTO"...
  • Page 39 AVlSO: El estabilizador de combustible Inmediatamenteprepare su cultivadora para el almacenamientoal final de la tem- una alternativa aceptable para reducir a un porada o si la unidad no se va a usar por minimo la formaci6n de dep6sitos de 30 d[as o m_s. goma en el combustible durante el periodo _(}kPRECAUTION:...
  • Page 40 PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION No arranca !° Sin combustible. 1, Llene el estanque de combustible. 2, Vea "PARA ARRANCAR EL MOTOR" 2. Motor sin la "ESTRANGULA- CION" (CHOKE) adecuad& en la secci6n de Operaci6n, 3. Motor' ahogado. 3. Espere ratios minutos antes de tratar de arrancar, 4, Filtro de affe sucio.
  • Page 41 PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Falta de fuerza 10. Limpie la rejilla de aire de! motor. t0Rejilla de aire del motor sucia. 11. Limpieicambie e! silenciador. 11 .Silenciador sucio/taponado, 12. Carburador desajustado. 12o Haga los ajustes necesados° 1& P6ngase en contacto con el cen- 13 Mala compresi6n.
  • Page 42 TULLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293302 HANDLES 31 \\ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 148583 Throttle, Control STD541437 *Nut, Centeriock 3/8-16 19131611 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga_ 141406 Grip, Handle 110673X Grommet, Handle 109228X Lever; Lock, Handle 150258 Handle, Assemble t27254X Bar, Drive Control Assembly 6712J...
  • Page 43 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293302 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE t5 22 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION STD541431 Nut, Keps 5/16-18 STD551137 *Washer, Lock 3/8 126875X Rivet, Drilled STD541037 *Nut, Hex 3/8-16 STD624003 *Clip, Hairpin 74930568 Boil, Hex 5/16-18 x4-1/4 131159X574 Guard, Belt 154734 Screw Shift Lever 132801...
  • Page 44 TILLER -i MODEL NUMBER 917.293302 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION STD541431 *Nut, Keps 5/16-18 ..Engine, (See Breakdown) Bracket,Reinforcement Briggs Model 134402-1120-E1 102332)( Bolt,Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 22t535 Clamp 74760524 94906 Screw 1O2173)( CounterWeight,R.H. STD551t37 *Washer; Lock 3/8 * STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY "Nut, Hex 3/8-t6 STD541037...
  • Page 45 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293302 TRANSMISSION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 102134X Chain #35-50Pitch 165728 Transmission Assembly 150737 Ground Shaft Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 2-52) 165729 143008 Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive Gearcase, LH. w/Bearing (Includes Key No. 4) 161963 Gasket, Gearcase 106388X Spacer 070 ×...
  • Page 46 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293302 TINE SHIELD PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 18 STD532512 *Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Gr: 5 98000 t 29 Nut,Flange 5/16-18 t61415X574 102701X Grip Shield, Side,Outer L. H. 20 ST0541037 *Nut, Hex 3/8-16 8393..1 Pin,Stake, Depth t 2000036 102156X Stake, Depth...

  • Page 47: Tine Assembly

    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293302 TINE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 4459J Tine, Outer, LH_ 44603 Tine, Outer, RH.. 132673 Pin, Shear 132728 Assembly, Hub and Plate, R.H. 65543 Tine, Inner, LH 6555J Tine, Inner, R.H. 163552 Retainer Spring 132727 Assembly, Hub and Plate,L,H * STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY...
  • Page 48 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293302 DECALS © PART DESCRIPTION '158096 Decal, Logo 157991 Decat, Logo 157990 Decal, Logo 157984 Decat, Description Decat,Caution,DriveControt 137538 120431X Decal, Hand Placement Decal, Shift Indicator 102180X 147592 DecaI, Operation and Lubrication 163094 DecaT,Depth Stake 120075X Decal, Warning, RotatingTines Decal, "Fine Shield Wing Dom...
  • Page 49 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293302 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 134402, TYPE NO. 1120-E1...
  • Page 50 TgLLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293302 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 134402, TYPE NO. 1120-E1 1281 219 (_ _ 524 "A" REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 515 O...

  • Page 51: Gasket Set

    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293302 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 134402, TYPE NO. 1120-E1 (_ 634 634A ,2 ! _978 I_ 358 G,aSKET SET ,iH,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,, ® _) 634 634A 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 1.121 CARBURETOR ii,,,R_ , '"...
  • Page 52 TriLLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293302 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 134402, TYPE NO. 1120-E1 83211..--, 864//...
  • Page 53 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293302 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 134402, TYPE NO. 1120-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 495133 Cylinder Assembly 260552 Spring, Intake Valve 399268 Bushing 26478 Spring, Exhaust Valve 299819 * Seal, Oil 222443 Guard, Flywheel 214040 Head, Cylinder...
  • Page 54 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293302 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 134402, TYPE NO. 1120-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 498593 Shaft, Choke 93053 Clamp, Hose, Green 231907 Jet, Pilot 93807 Clamp, Hose, Black t 59 280871 Support, Air Cteaner 692696 Starter, Rewind 272948...
  • Page 56 For the repair or replacementparts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1=800=366=PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicUio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800=4=REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn...

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