Craftsman 917.299010 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.299010 Owner's Manual

Front tine tiller 900 series 24 inch tine width

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FRONT TINE TILLER
900 Series
24 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.299010
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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,
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www, sears,com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Before you start engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual, IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www, sears,com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 • If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warrant,/ap- plies for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. Warranty service...
  • Page 3 • Use extension cords and receptacles • Do not overload the machine capacity as specified by the manufacturer for all by attempting to till too deep at too fast units with electric drive motors or elec- a rate. • Never operate the machine at high tric starting motors.
  • Page 4 (Gap: .030") TORCH-F6RTC AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur- CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase chase, Your new Craftsman® product is of a Sears Tiller. It has been designed, designed and manufactured for years of engineered and manufactured to give you 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 MAINTENANCE BELT...
  • Page 6 '{our new tiller has been assembled at the factory with the 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 tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 7 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 locations of var- ious controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference,, Forward Tine Fuel Fill Port Throttle Control Valve...
  • Page 8 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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 9 AROUND TOWN AI:_,CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top 1. Disconnect spark plug wire of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow Drain fuel tank, for fuel expansion_ If gasoline is acci- dentally spilled, move machine away from Transport in upright position to prevent area of spill,...
  • Page 10 7. If the choke lever has been moved to • Tilling is digging into, turning over, and the "ON" position to start the engine, breaking up packed soil before planting. gradually move it to the opposite posti- Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth. ion as the engine warms Best tilling depth is 4"-6".
  • Page 11 CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds be- tween rows to prevent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the plants, At the same time, breaking up the upper layer of soil crust wilt help retain moisture in the soil, Best digging depth is 1 "-3". •...
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil _1,2 Oil Pivot Poinls Inspect Spark Arrester / Muftler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug ..
  • Page 13 Refill engine with oil. See "FILL _CAUTION:Disconnect spark plug wire ENGINE WITH OIL" in the Operation before performing any maintenance section of this manual, 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-...
  • Page 14 COOLING SYSTEM SPARK PLUG Your engine is air cooled. For proper en- Replace spark plugs at the beginning gine performance and long life keep your each tilling season or after every 25 hours engine clean. of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug •...
  • Page 15 • Assemble holes '_' in tine hubs to holes ,ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire "C" in tine shaft. from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug. TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height, Select handle height best...
  • Page 16 TO REPLACE V-BELT 5, With tine control "ON" (held down to handle) push down on handle to raise Replace V-belt if it has stretched consid- tines off the ground. erably or if it has cracks or frayed edges. 6. Slowly pull recoil starter handle while Belt guard must be removed to service observing...
  • Page 17 Immediately prepare your tiller for storage NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable at the end of the season or if the unit wilt alternative in minimizing the formation not be used for 30 days or more, fuel gum deposits during storage, ,_Warning: Never store the tiller with gas- stabilizer...
  • Page 18 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, Fue! valve "OFF" Turn fuel valve to the "ON" position Engine Switch "OFF" Turn engine switch to the "ON" position See 'TO START ENGINE"...
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: directed to Sears service center See appropriate section in manual unless CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Excessive Ground too dry and hard Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions bounce/ difficult Wheels and depth stake Adjust wheels and depth stake. handling incorrectly adjusted.
  • Page 20 • Si la Cultivadora Craftsman se usa pare fines de arriendo, esta garantia se aptica solamente por treinta (30) dies a partir de la fecha de comprao...
  • Page 21 OPERACION • Use solamente accesorios y aditamentos para la cultivadora aprobados por el fabrican- • No ponga ni las manos ni los pies cerca o debajo de las piezas rotatorias. • Nunca opere la cultivadora sin buena visibili- • Tonga mucho cuidado cuando opere o cruce dad o luz.
  • Page 22 LA REPARACION Capacidad 3 Cuartos Congratulaciones por su buena compra Gasolina: Sin plomo, Regular Su nuevo producto Craftsman,_ est,_ disefiado Aceite (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Sobre 32_F) y fabricado para funcionar de rnodo fiabte por (Capacidad: t6 oz ) SAE 5W-30 (Debajo 32°F)
  • Page 23 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la cultivadora. Tambi_n est&n disponibles en la mayorJa de las tiendas de Sears y en los centros de servicioo Algunos de estos accesofios tal vez no se apliquen a su cultivadora. MOTOR ESTABIL|ZADOR BUJJA SILENCIADOR FILTRO DE AIRE...
  • Page 24 Su cultivadora nueva ha sido montada en la f&brica, con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio. Para asegurarse qua la cultivadora operar& en forma segura y adecuada, todas las partes y los articulos de ferreteria que monte tienen qua estar apre- tados en forma segura.
  • Page 25 CONOZCA SU CULTIVADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU CUTIVADORA Compare las ilustraciones con su cultivadora para famUiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustesr Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro, Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su cultivadora en la literatura proporcionada con et producto.
  • Page 26 La operaci6n de cualquier cultJvadora puede hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir dafios graves en _stos, Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos antes de hacer arrancar su cultivadora o mientras est_ labrando con 611a.
  • Page 27 ENLAClUDAD _PREOAUCI()N: Ltene el estanque de 1. Desconecte elalambre d ela bujia. combustible hasta dentro de 1/2 pulgada de la 2_ Drene el estanque d ecombustible. parte superior para evitar los derrames y para 3. Transp6rtela enlaposici6n d erecha h acia permitir que se expanda el combustible, Si por arriba para evitarlafugadelaceite.
  • Page 28 Si est& forz&ndola o si la cultivadora est& vibrando, NOTA: si el motor enciende pero no quiere decir que las ruedas y la estaca de profun- arranca, mueva el control del obturador didad no est&n ajustadas en forma adecuada para hasta la mitad de la posici6n del obtura- el terreno que se est&...
  • Page 29 CULTIVO El cultivo quiere decir la destrucci6n de la mala hierba entre las filas para evitar que _stas le roben la nutrici6n y la humedad a las plantas AI mismo tiempo, si se rompe la capa superior de la costra det suelo, _ste puede retener la humedad.
  • Page 30 PROGRAMA MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS DE MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE SERVICIOREGULAR FECHAS DE SERVlCIO Revisar el nivel del aceite del motor .._,,,,,, ,_, Cambiar el aceite det motor t_1,2 Aceitar los puntos de pivote inspeccionar el supresor del silenciador Inspeccionar la rejilla de aire Limpiar/cambiar el cartucho...
  • Page 31 Incline la cultivadora hacia adelante para ,_PRECAUCI6N: Desconecte el alambre de drenar el aceite, la bujia antes de dar mantenimiento (excepto Despu6s de que el aceite se haya drenado por el ajuste del carburador) para evitar que el completamente, vuetva a colocar et tap6n motor arranque por accidenteo del drenaje del aceite y apri_telo en forma iEvite los incendios! Mantenga el motor sin...
  • Page 32 SlSTEMA DE ENFRIAMIENTO BUJiA Su motor se enfria con aire. Para obtener el Cambie lasbujias alcomienzode cada rendimiento del motor adecuado y larga temporada de cultivo, o despu_s de 50 horas duraci6n mantenga su motor lirnpio_ de uso, Io que suceda primero, El tipo de bujia •...
  • Page 33 LABRADO DE ANCHO MEDIANO- PASO DE 22" At_PRECAUCl6N: Desconecte el alambre de la bujla y p6ngalo en deride no pueda entrar en , Monte los agujeros '_A" en los cubos de los contacto con la bujJa, brazos con los agujeros "C" en el eje de los CU LTIVADORA brazos PARA AJUSTAR LA AILTURA DEL MANGO...
  • Page 34 REVISION F INAL ENLAPOSICION D E"EN- PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA V CENDIDO" (ON) Cambie la correa V si se ha estirado consid- 5, Conelcontrol d elosbrazos e nlaposici6n erablemente o si est,. partida o si los bordes de"ENCENDIDO" (ON)(sujeto abajo enel estAn desgastados.
  • Page 35 AVISO: El estabilizador de combustible es una Inmediatamente prepare su cultivadora para el almacenamiento at final de la temporada o si la atternativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o m&s. la formaci6n de dep6sitos de goma en el com- _PRECAUCI6N: Nunca almacene la cultiva-...
  • Page 36 tDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION No arranca Se acab6 elcombustibte, Llene e! lanque de combustiL La v_.tvula de combustible est& en Gire la v&lvula de combustibb hasta la fa posici6n...
  • Page 37 IDENTIFICAClON DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears, CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA El motor Controle el nivel de aceite/cambie el acele, El nivel de aceite est_ bajo/el recalienta acete est,_sucio La reiila de aire def motor est&...
  • Page 38 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,299010 HANDLES KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION t37118X023 Panel, Control 72010520 Bolt 5/t6-18 x 2-1/2 165787 Grip, Handle 73970500 Locknut, Flange 5/t6-t8 980O0129 Nut, Flange 417465 Assembly, Handle Column STD533107 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-I8 x 3/4 181580 Clip 181476...
  • Page 39 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2990'10 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY "" bell_.guard LCT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12000028 Ring, Retainer 23230506 Screw Set 5/I6-18 x 3/8 Patch 151223 Sheave, Transmisisen 130812 Sheave, Engine t2000036 Ring, Klip 86777 Screw, Tap Hex Head STD541237 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 74770508...
  • Page 40 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299010 WHEEl.. AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY 3 . 10 ¢ , ,-.;.! ,.." wheeLd.slake_2 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 9194R Pin, Clevis 5388J Spring, Stake 74760520 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-t8 x t-1/4 1211t7X Bolt. Shoulder STD523107 Bolt, Hex Head 5/t6-18 x 3/4...
  • Page 41 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299010 TINE ASSEMBLY tine_ipb_3 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Tine, Outer, RH 156926 156925 Tine, Outer, L H 3146R Retainer, Spring Zinc 4929H Pin, Clevis Tine, inner, RH 156924 NOTE: All component dimensions given in US,inches, Tine, Inner, LH 156923 1 inch = 254 mm...
  • Page 42 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.299010 TRANSMISSION 7> t_ansmission LCT 1 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Gr 2 73970500 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/t6-I,5 STD523732 Bolt, Fin, Hex 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 STD551037 Washer t3/32 x 13/16x 19091412 Washer...
  • Page 43 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917,299010 DECALS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 419359 Decal, Logo 416931 Decal, Tine Shield 137539 Decal, Cntrt Phi Inst, 120431X Decal, Hand Placement 162215 Decal, Tine, Shield, Warning 120075X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 410844 Decal, Control Panel 417461 Manual, Owner's...
  • Page 44 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299010 ENGINE, LCT .- MODEL NUMBER PLMHK14600124P-BP (_ 208CCSERVICEKIT BREAKDOWN )
  • Page 45 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.299010 ENGINE, LCT °+ MODEL NUMBER PLMHK14600124P.BP KEY PART DESCRIPTION 420578 Cylinder Head Service Kit Sk208+1000 420579 Push Rod Service Kit Sk208-1(30! 420580 Valve Cover Service Kit Sk4500 42058 t Cylinder Service Kit Sk208-1300 420582 Piston Service Kit Sk208-t400 420583 Connecting...
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