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Owner's Manual
JCRHFTSMI N°J
REAR TINE TILLER WITH
DUAL ROTATING TINES
7.0HP
19 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.293492
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.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A.
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- Page 1 This product has a low emission engine which operates engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 Warranty applies for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. Warranty service is available by returning the craftsman power mower to the nearest sears service center/department in the united states. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the united states.
- Page 3 • Use extension cords and receptacles • Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces. Look as specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or behind and use care when backing. • Never allow bystanders near the unit.
- Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline 4 Quads • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- Capacity: Unleaded ing, caring for and using your tiller. Regular • Follow the instructions under the Oil (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 "Customer Responsibilities"...
- Page 5 Your new tiller has been assembled at the FRONT 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 RIGHT insure proper tightness.
- Page 6 UNPACKING CARTON _I_CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing cartoning material. IMPORTANT: When unpacking assembling tiller, be careful not to stretch or kink cables. 1. While holding handle assembly, cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame. Let handle assembly rest on tiller.
- Page 7 INSERT CABLE CLIP REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the 1. Adjust handle assemby to lowest back of handle column, Push cables position. Be sure lock lever is tight- into clip. ened securely. 2, Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N" Handle Column (neutral) position.
- Page 8 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. s,o. CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE CAST SLOW...
- 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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HARD TO SHIFT GEARS HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER •...
- Page 10 4. Move throttle control to "FAST" IMPORTANT: Always lower the drag position for deep tilling. stake when using the forward rotating tine drive. IMPORTANT: Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into OUTER SIDE SHIELDS another position. The back edges of the outer side shields "Locked"...
- Page 11 1. Make sure spark plug wire is properly • For cold weather operation you should connected. change oil for easier starting (See oil 2. Move shift lever indicator to "N" viscosity chart in the Maintenance (neutral) position. section of this manual). 3.
- Page 12 TILLING HINTS CULTIVATING _aaCAUTION: Until you are accustomed Cultivating is destroying the weeds ndling your tiller, start actual field use between rows to prevent them from with throttle in slow position (mid-way robbing nourishment and moisture from between "FAST" and "IDLE"). the plants.
- Page 13 OUTER VIEW OF TIRE ADJUST WHEELS CULTIVATING Clevis 1. Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from right hand wheel. 2. Move wheel outward approximately inch until hole in inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle.
- Page 14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE I°+I + /+Y+Y+7 SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil I_12 Oil Pivot Points inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins...
- Page 15 _kCAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire 5. Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in the Operation before performing any maintenance section of this manual. (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel.
- Page 16 MUFFLER _----_ Cover Knob Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do Cover not tamper with exhaust system. Dam- aged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen Precleaner_...
- Page 17 Belt Guard TIRE CARE •Hex Nut ACAUTION: When mounting tires, unless beads are seated, overinflation Washer cause an explosion. (Located • Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. Behind tire pressures are not equal, tiller will Tire) pull to one side. Screws •...
- Page 18 TINEREPLACEMENT • To maintain the superb tilling perfor- mance of this machine the tines should _II,CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear be checked for sharpness, wear, and gloves or other protection when handling tines. bending, particularly the tines which are next to the transmission. If the gap A badly worn tine causes your tiller to between the tines exceeds...
- Page 19 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ENGINE The carburetor has been preset at the Maintenance, repair, or replacement of factory and adjustment should not be the emission control devices and sys- necessary. However, engine perfor- tems, which are being done at the mance can be affected by differences customers expense, may be performed...
- Page 20 NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. not be used for 30 days or more. stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or _CAUTION"...
- Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. the Operation section.
- Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Low oil level/dirty oil. Engine Check oil level/change oil. overheats 2. Dirty engine air screen. Clean engine air screen. 3. Dirty engine. Clean cylinder fins, air-...
- Page 23 ............ Mantenimiento ..........GARANTIA LIMITADA DE DOS AhlOS PARA LA CULTIVADORA CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Cultivadora Craftsman mantenga, lubrique y afine seg0n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del duefio, Sears reparar_,, gratis, todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
- Page 24 MANTENIMIENTO •Tenga mucho cuidado cuando opere o cruce entradas para automoviles de ripio, ALMACENAMIENTO senderos o caminos. Este alerta en Io que • Mantenga los ac_sorios y aditamentos se refiere a los peligros escondidos o al la ma.quina en buenas condiciones para el tr&fico.
- Page 25 ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO RESPONSABILIDADES DEL CLIENTE • Lea y observe las reglas de segufidad. .3apacidad de 4 Cuartos • Siga un programa regular de mantenimiento, ;]asolina: Sin plomo, regular cuidado y uso de su cultivadora. t_ceite(API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Sobre 40°F) •...
- Page 26 Su cultivadora nueva ha sido montada en la PARTE DELANTERA f_,brica, con la excepcion de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio. Para asegurarse que la cultivadora operara en forma segura y adecuada, todas LADO DERECHO IZQUIERDO las partes y los articulos de ferreteria...
- Page 27 DESEMPAQUE DE LA CAJA CARTON : _;';!!_:_: /- Conjunto del mango • posocion "Arriba _IPRECAUCI6N: Tenga cuidado con las Apriete la palanca de grapas expuestas cuando maneje o deseche los materiales de la caja de cart6n. "_' -+_ " cierre del mango para _-_._ sujetar a IMPORTANTE:...
- Page 28 INSERCI(_N DE LA ABRAZADERA Abrazadera de Horquilla CABLE Indicador de la • Inserte la abrazadera del cable de plastico I de Cambio dentro del agujero en la parte trasera de la Varilla de Cambio columna det mango. Empuje los cables dentro de la abrazadera.
- Page 29 CONOZCA SU CULTIVADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR CULTIVADORA Compare las ilustraciones con su cultivadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para futura referencia. A_ENC=6N O taOTO_ MOTOR...
- Page 30 La operaci6n de cualquier cultivadora puede bacer que salten objetos extra5os dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir daSos graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos antes de hacer arrancar cultivadora o mientras este labrando con ella. Recomendamos gafas de seguridad...
- Page 31 Mueva el control de la aceleraci6n a la IMPORTANTE: Baje siempre la estaca de posici6n de "RAPIDO" (FAST) para un arrastre antes de utilizar el mando de diente de rotaci6n hacia adelante. labrado profundo. IMPORTANTE: Siempre suelte la barra de DEFENSAS LATERALES EXTERIORES...
- Page 32 Cuando este empezando un motor per la Reinstalar la capa del aceite de motor y primera vez o si e! motor se ha quedado sin apriete a fondo. gasolina, sera necesario varies intentos para • Para la operacion en clima frio, debe mover la gasolina desde el estanque al motor.
- Page 33 CULTIVO CONSEJOS PARA LABRAR El cultivo quiere decir la destruccion de las _,PRECAUCI6N: Antes de acostumbrarse manejar su cultivadora, empiece el uso de malezas entre las hileras, para evitar que esta en el terreno con la aceleracion en la estas le roben la nutricion y la humedad alas posici6n de "lento"...
- Page 34 VISTA EXTERIOR DE LA LLANTA AJUSTE DE LAS RUEDAS PARA CULTIVO Ponga bloques debajo del lado derecho de la cultivadora y remueva la abrazadera horquilla y la clavija de horquilla de la rueda Clavija de del lado derecho. Mueva la rueda hacia afuera, "...
- Page 35 ""°°"'"°' /3// LLENE LAS FECHAS DE MEDIDA MANTENIMIENTO _/_/__/_'_'7@'_'/ COMPLETE < r/<)_'/__-/< SERVIClO REGULAR o_'//" o_ S DE SERVICIO /o_"f Revisar el nivel del aceite del motor Cambiar el aceite del motor <_ Aceitar los puntos de pivote Inspeccionar el supresor del silenciador Inspeccionar la rejilla...
- Page 36 Despues de que el aceite se haya drenado _lPRECAUCl6N:Desconecte el alambre completamente, vuelva a colocar el tapon ujia antes de dar mantenimiento (excepto del drenaje del aceite y aprietelo en forma por el ajuste del carburador) para evitar que el motor arranque pot accidente.
- Page 37 SILENCIADOR de la base No opere la cultivadora sin e! silenciador. Cubierta manipulee el sistema de escape. Los silenciadores o los amortiguadores de chispas daSados pueden crear un peligro de incendio. Cartucho Aletas del Inspeccionelos peri6dicamente y c&mbielos si es necesario. Si su motor viene equipado un conjunto de rejilla para el amortiguador chispas, remuevalo...
- Page 38 Proteccion de la correa CUIDADO DE LAS LLANTAS _i, PRECAUCI6N: Cuando monte las Ilantas, a menos que los talones esten asentados, si se y arandela inflan demasiado se puede producir una Ubicadas detras explosi6n. de la Ilanta) • Mantenga 20 libras de presi6n en las Ilantas. Si la presi6n de las Ilantas no es la misma, la cultivadora va a tirar hacia un lado.
- Page 39 CAMBIO DE BRAZOS • Para que esta m_lquina pueda mantener un rendimiento excelente en el labrado, se _sePRECAUCI(_N: Los brazos son afilados. deben revisar los brazos para verificar si guantes u otra protecci6n cuando maneje esta.n afilados, desgastados o doblados, los brazos.
- Page 40 MOTOR CabLedel tornillo El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el de sujeci6n reemplazo de cualquier dispositivos Cable de la sistemas del control de la emision, los cuales Acelerac_ --'_ sean hechos at costo del cliente, pueden ser realizados por cualquier individuo o establecimiento de reparacion de motor.
- Page 41 AVISO: El estabilizador de combustible es una Inmediatamente prepare su cultivadora para el almacenamiento al final de la temporada alternativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o la formaci6n de depositos de goma en el m_.s.
- Page 42 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual a menos que estd dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA No arranca Sin combustible. 1. Llene el estanque de combustible. 2. Vea "PARA ARRANCAR Motor sin la "ESTRANGU- MOTOR"...
- Page 43 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual a menos que estd dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. CORRECCI(_N PROBLEMA CAUSA El motor se 1. Revise el nive! del aceite/cambie 1. Nivel del aceite bajo/aceite calienta sucio. el aceite.
- Page 44 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293492 HANDLES 31 \ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180634 Throttle, Control 19131611 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga. 141406 Grip, Handle 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle 110673X Grommet, Handle 150628 Handle, Assemble 127254X Bar, Drive Control Assembly 165197 Clip, Plastic, Cable 6712J...
- Page 45 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293492 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73510500 Nut, Keps 5/16-18 126875X Rivet, Drilled STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8 STD624008 Retainer Spring STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 t65501X615 Guard, Belt 170127 Shield, Inner Belt Guard 132801 Belt, V 164329 Pin, Shift Lever 104679X...
- Page 46 STD551031 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16Ga. 795R Tire Vatve 74760512 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 102332X Engine, (See Breakdown) Bracket, Reinforcement Craftsman Model No. 74760532 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 2 121402-0216-E1 102173X CounterWeight, 7192J TieCable STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8...
- Page 47 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293492 TRANSMISSION KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180686 Transmission Assembly (Includes 102121X Sprocket and Gear Assembly Key Nos. 2-52) 102112X Shaft, Reduction (2nd) 180648 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing 102101X Screw, Whiz, Lock 5/16-18 x 3-1/2 (Includes Key No. 4) 161524 Sprocket Assembly w/Bearing 161963...
- Page 48 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293492 TINE SHIELD PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73900500 102701X Grip Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 UNC 161415X615 STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. 8393J 102156X Stake, Depth Pin, Stake, Depth 12000035 74930632 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2 Ring, Klip STD533107 4440J...
- Page 49 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293492 TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 132673 Pin, Shear 163499 Tine, Spade 3146R Clip, Hairpin 163500 Tine,Cleaning 163926 Assembly, Hub and Plate 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
- Page 50 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293492 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 177570 Decal, CNTRL. PNL 145023 Decal, Logo 177564 Decal, Belt Guard 177565 Decal, Tine Shield DRT 137538 Decal, Caution, Drive Control 120431x Decal, Hand Placement 166202 Decal, Shift Indicator 166188 Decal, "line, Shield, Counter Rotating Tines 177568 Decal, Warning, DRT 177567...
- Page 51 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293492 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - . MODEL NUMBER 121402-0216-E1 13 ,_.-: _'_ 1026 11 _) : Cj 306; 307_ __-- :;_741 /t REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL, [_1019 LABEL KIT_ _058 OWNER'S MANUAL I...
- Page 52 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293492 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0216-E1 365_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 6338 633A0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 6338 11221 967_ _--_ 633A® I_" _,_\ 445 _ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 971A_...
- Page 53 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293492 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0216-E1 2271 562 2221 632__ __668 334_ 615_ 836A_ 187AI 190_ 836_...
- Page 54 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293492 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0216-E1 597_'_ 456 _ 689 _ 459 "_ "/" 1210 .,.]J. _\ 1211 _., .,,__, 363 4: 1005 1036 LABEL-EMISSIONS 1095 VALVE GASKET SET...
- Page 55 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293492 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0216-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690045 Cylinder Assembly 398185 Kit-Idle Speed 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 691242 O Pin-Float Hinge 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691182 Plate-Choke 693643 Head-Cylinder 693628 Shaft-Choke 695166 -+ Gasket-Cylinder...
- Page 56 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,293492 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0216-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Stud-Rocker Arm 693610 Shield-Cylinder 694544 Guard-Muffler 690345 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 693583 Screw (Muffler Guard) 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 690661 Screw (Muffler Guard) 692605 Armature-Magneto 836A 693624...
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