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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.292460
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety
Rules
and inst_uctions
Before
Operating
This Equipment
MAN°
5.5 HP
26 ! CH TiNE WIDTH
FRONTTI
ETILLER
WITH
VE
E
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer
Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
= Repair Parts
Sears_ Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
iL 60179 U.S.A.
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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.292460 MAN° 5.5 HP Caution: 26 ! CH TiNE WIDTH Read and follow all Safety Rules FRONTTI ETILLER and inst_uctions Before Operating WITH This Equipment • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments = Repair Parts Sears_ Roebuck and Co., Hoffman...
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Page 2: Accessories
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary THEers TRAINING Keep children and pets away. Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to familiar with the controls and the proper use of the till too deep at too fast a rate. - Page 3 • If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty applies for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. WARRANTY...
- Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ......... !4-17 CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILITiES ..... 3, 12-I 4 STORAGE ..............PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........TROUBLESHOOTING ..........WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ........20-25 ACCESSORIES ............. ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ........26-30 OPERATION .............
- Page 5 ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when the tiller 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 provide the modef number of your tiller, ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER...
- Page 6 ASSEM Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembbd for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened secure{y. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
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Page 7: Depth Stake
ASSE UNPACK CARTON CAUTION: Be carefut of exposed T|NE CONTROL CABLE staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. TINE CONTROL HANDLE MOUNT IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK COLUMN CABLE(S). ° Cut cable ties securing handle column and reverse rod, Slide handle column onto handle mount, Remove all packing from carton. - Page 8 OPERAT!O 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 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.
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Page 9: Wheels
OPERATION The operation of any tiller can resu|t in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resuJt in severe eye damage. Always wear safety gmasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, TILLING... - Page 10 OPERATION TRANSPORTUNG YOUR TILLER ADD GASOLINE cAuT, o.- Bofo o Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon ing, altow tiller engine and muffler to and Iead oxide deposits and reduce valve life.) cool.
- Page 11 OPERA You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row SPARK untilled between passes. Then go back over the entire PLUG area at right angles (See Fig. 9). There are two reasons for doing this. First, wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about-faces.
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Page 12: Air Cleaner
ESPO SIBILITRES CUSTOMER FILL iN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Leve! Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Rep{ace Spark Plug I - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures, 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty Or dusty conditions. - Page 13 CUSTOME RESPONSIBILITIES Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping accidental starting of engine. unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns.
- Page 14 CUSTO ESPO SiBtLmES MUFFLER TRANSMISSION Do not operate tiller without muffler, Do not tamper with Your transmission is sealed and wilt only require lubrication if it is serviced. exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard, inspect periodically and replace CLEANING if necessary.
- Page 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FINAL CHECK "ON" POSITION IVIID-WIDTH TILLING - 24 iNCH PATH (See Fig. t7) Assemble holes "A" in fine hubs to holes "C" in tine With tine control"ON" (held down to handle) push down shaft. on handle to raise tines off the ground. Stowly pul! recoil starter handie while observing tines.
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Page 16: Belt Guard
SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE V-BELTS (See Figs, 20 and 2!) FORWARD MOTION (INSBDE)V_BELT Replace V-belts if they have stretched considerably or if ENGINE PULLEY BELT GUIDE f-', 1 TRANSMIBS O. they show cracks or frayed edges. There are two (2) V- PULLEY belts- forward (inside) and reverse (outside), Belt guard must be removed... -
Page 17: Throttle
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS PREUMINARY SET-rING TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig, • Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carbu- Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of belt retor when making carburetor adjustments. guard. • With engine off, turn idle needle valve in (clockwise) Loosen-(do not remove) tine shield nut on underside of closing it finger tight and then turn valve out (counter- tine shield. - Page 18 STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your titler for storage at the end of the season or if the unit wilt 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...
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Page 19: Muffler
TROU LESHOO NG POINTS PROBLEM CORRECTION CAUSE Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Will not start Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in the Operation section. Engine ftooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start, Dirty air cleaner. Ctean or repiace air cleaner cartridge. - Page 20 REPA!R PARTS TALLER -o MODEL NUMBER 917_292460 HANDLE ASSEMBLY DESCR|PTION PART PART DESCRIPTION 136998 Bolt 5/16-I8 x 2-1/2 Bracket, Reverse Rod 72010520 Grommet 139907 Panel, Controt 136993 106932X Knob, Control, Reverse 152094 Assembly, Handle Column 10t248K !10632X Reverse Rod, Upper Grip, Handle 1778E 3066J...
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Page 21: Transmission
REPAIR PARTS TILLER ° - MODEL NUMBER 917:292460 BELT GUARD PULLEY ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 151236 Sheave, Transmission Fiat 123643X Assembly, Bracket, Belt Guard 110550X Bolt, Bett Guard 9484R Clip, Cable Screw, Hex Washer Head, Stotted, 86777 12000036 Ring, Klip STD541237 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 Thread Cutting #10-24 x 1/2 Type D... - Page 22 REPAIR PARTS T_LLER o o MODEL NUMBER 9!7_292460 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 9194R Pin, Clevis 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-I8 x I_I/2 Grade 2 74760520 Boit, Hex Head 5/16-t8 x 1-1/4 1951J Support, Depth Stake, L.H. 120958X Washer STD523t07...
- Page 23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917::292460 TINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 674A42 Tine, Inner, L.H. 100746M Tine, Outer, R.H. 100744M STD624008 Clip, Hairpin Tine, Outer, L.H. 4929H Pin, Clevis 674A43 Tine, Inner, R,H.
- Page 24 REPAIR PARTS TtLLER o o MODEL NUMBER 917:292460 TRANSMISSION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x I-1/2 Grade 2 9173R Spacer, Split 74780652 STD54143t Bolt, Fin, Hex 3/8-16 x 3-t/4 Nut, Hex, Keps 5/1 6-18 UNC Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x t 1 STD551037 19091412 Washer...
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Page 25: Lubrication
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL: NUMBER.937.292460 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION Decal, Logo 158092 157999 Decal, Logo Decal, Logo 158000 Deca!, Caution, Tine Control 137653 Decal, Hand Placement 120431X Decal, Operation and Lubrication 110719X Decal, 5.5 HPi26" 158001 Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 120075X Decal, Engine 272931... - Page 26 REPAIR PARTS TILLER ° o MODEL NUMBER 917.292460 BR_GGS & STRATTON ENGnNE o o MODEL NUMBER 137202,TYPE NO. 0714oAt REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. REPAIR iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL.
- Page 27 REPAIR PARTS TALLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.292460 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 137202, TYPE NO. 0714-At 611 --.''v...
- Page 28 REPAIR £ARTS T_LLER o - MODEL NUMBER 917o292460 8RJGGS & STRATTON ENGINE ° = MODEL NUMBER 137202, TYPE NO. 07t4-A1 _r REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO iNSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCT!ON MANUAL 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL i358 GASKET...
- Page 29 REPANR PARTS TILLER o o MODEL NUMBER 917:292460 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE o o MODEL NUMBER 137202,TYPE NO. 0714oAt KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCR|PTmON NO. NO. DESCRfPT|ON 497144 Oylinder Assembly° 93312 Retainer, Intake Valve and Exhaust 399268 Bushing, Cylinder Spring 299819 * Seat, Oil...
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Page 30: Spark Plug
REPAmR PARTS TILLER o ° MODEL NUMBER 917,292450 BR GGS & STRATTON ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER 137202, TYPE NO. 07t4-A1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Screw, Sems, Tank Bracket Mount. 202A 262470 Link, Control 94914 280720 .. - Page 31 SERVICE NOTES .,_.
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Page 32: Repair Parts
MAM° E WIDTH FRONT TINE TILLER WITH REVERSE MODEL NO. Each tiller has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. 917.292460 The model number for your tiller wilt be found on a plate attached to the right hand engine bracket.