Craftsman 917.294481 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 917.294481 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.294481 Owner's Manual

Rear tine tiller with counter rotating tines 6.5 hp 17 inch tine width
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REAR TINE TILLER WITH
COUNTER ROTATING TINES
6.5 HP
17 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.294481
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously
built engines. Before
start the
you
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 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...
  • Page 2: Limited Two-Year Warranty

    • If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty applies for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.
  • Page 3: Operation

    • Use extension cords and receptacles • Never operate the machine at high as specified by the manufacturer for all speeds on slippery surfaces. Look be- units with electric drive motors or elec- hind and use care when backing. tric starting motors. •...
  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline 3 Quarts • Follow a regular schedule in main- Capacity: Unleaded Regular taining, caring for and using your tiller. SAE 30 Oil (API-SF-SJ): • Follow the instructions under the "Main- (Capacity: 19 oz.) (Above 40°F) tenance"...
  • Page 5 Your 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 6: Install Handle

    UNPACKING CARTON _CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta- Assembly "UP" Position ples when handling or disposing of carton- ing material. handle Tighten lock lever to hold IMPORTANT: When unpacking and assembling tiller, be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of Loosen Handle Lock cartoning material.
  • Page 7 INSERT CABLE CLIP Shift Lever Hairpin Clip ndicator • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column. Push cables Shift Rod into clip. Handle Column Cables Cable Clip REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE CONNECT SHIFT 1. Adjust handle assemby to lowest 1.
  • Page 8: Know Your Tiller

    These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. 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 various...
  • 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 vi- sion safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 10 TURNING BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 1. Release the drive control bar. IMPORTANT: Be very careful not to allow 2. Move throttle control to "SLOW" posi- dirt to enter the engine when checking or tion. adding oil or fuel. Use clean oil and fuel 3.
  • Page 11: To Start Engine

    See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can Service and Adjustments section of this manual. attract moisture which leads to separa- tion and formation of acids during storage. NOTE: If engine does not start, see trou- Acidic gas can damage the fuel system bleshooting points.
  • Page 12: Tine Shear Pins

    ADJUST WHEELS CULTIVATING 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. 3.
  • Page 13: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE /_?_? SERVICE DATES Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 1_1,2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (loz,)
  • Page 14: Air Filter

    5. Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK _CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug ENGINE OIL LEVEl" in the Operation wire 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 15 MUFFLER __--------- Cover Knob Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Dam- aged mufflers or spark arresters could Cover -..__ create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen as- Precleaner _,.
  • Page 16 TIRE CARE Guard • Hex _CAUTION: When mounting tires, unless Nut and beads are seated, overinflation can cause Washer an explosion. (Located • Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. Behind tire pressures are not equal, tiller will Tire) pull to one side. •...
  • Page 17: Tine Replacement

    TINE REPLACEMENT • To maintain the superb tilling perfor- mance of this machine the tines should _CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear be checked for sharpness, wear, and gloves or other protection when handling bending, particularly the tines which tines. are next to the transmission. If the gap A badly worn tine causes your tiller to between the tines exceeds 3-1/2 inches...
  • Page 18 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 systems, necessary. However, engine performance which are being done at the customers ex- can be affected by differences in fuel, tem- pense, may be performed by any non-road...
  • Page 19: Engine Fuel System

    Immediately prepare your tiller for storage NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable at the end of the season or if the unit will alternative in minimizing the formation of not be used for 30 days or more. fuel gum deposits during storage. Add _CAUTION: Never store the tiller with stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor-...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. the Operation section. 3.
  • Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine 1. Low oil level/dirty oil. 1. Check oil level/change oil. overheats 2. Dirty engine air screen. 2. Clean engine air screen. 3. Dirty engine. 3.
  • Page 22 Mantenimiento ..........GARANTIA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA CULTIVADORA CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Cultivadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y aline segSn las instrucciones para ta operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears repararA, gratis, todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 23: Mantenimiento

    MANTENIMIENTO Y ALMACENAMIEN- • Despu_s de pegarle a un objeto extra5o, pare el motor, remueva el atambre de la bujfa, inspeccione la cultivadora cuidadosa- • Mantenga los accesorios y aditamentos de mente, para verificar si hay da_os, y repare la mAquina en buenas condiciones para el el da_o antes de volver a arrancar y operar la funcionamiento.
  • Page 24: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO RESPONSABILIDADES DEL CLIENTE • Lea y observe las reglas de seguridad. 3apacidad de 3 Cuartos • Siga un programa regular de mantenimiento, asolina: Sin plomo, regular cuidado y uso de su cultivadora. a, c eite(API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Sobre 40°F) •...
  • Page 25 Su cultivadora nueva ha sido montada en la f&brica, con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar per razones de envio. Para asegurarse que la cultivadora operar& en forma segura y adecuada, todas las partes y los art[culos de ferreteria que monte tienen que estar apre- tados en forma segura.
  • Page 26 DESEMPAQUE DE LA CAJA Conjunto del mango CARTON posoci6n "Arriba" ,_PRECAUCI(_N: Tenfa cuidado con Jas grapas expuestas cuando maneje o deseche Apriete la palanca los materiales de la caja de cart6n. de cierre del mango IMPORTANTE: Cuando desempaque y monte para sujetarla la cultivadora, tenga cuidado de no estirar o enredar tos cables.
  • Page 27 INSERCION DE LA ABRAZADERA Abrazadera de Horquilla CABLE lndicador de la Palanca de Cambio • Inserte la abrazadera del cable de plastico Varilla de Cambio dentro del agujero en la parte trasera de la columna det mango. Empuje los cables dentro de la abrazadera.
  • Page 28 Estos s{mbolos pueden apareser sobre su cultivadora en la literature proporcionada con el pro- ducto, aprenda y comprenda sus significados. CONOZCA SU CULTIVADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU CULTIVADORA Compare las ilustraciones con su cultivadora para familiarizarse con la ubicacibn de los diversos controles y ajustes.
  • Page 29 La operaci6n de cualquier cultivadora puede hacer que salten objetos extraiSos dentro de sus ojos, 1oque puede producir daSos graves en 6stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos antes de hacer arrancar su culti- vadora o mientras est6 labrando con 611a. Recomendamos el uso de la mascara de seguridad de visi6n amplia, para uso sobre los espejuelos o anteojos de seguridad estAnda£...
  • Page 30 GIRO ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR MOTOR Suelte la barra de control de la impulsi6n. Mueva el control de la aceleraci6n a la IMPORTANTE: Tenga mucho cuidado de no posici6n de "LENTO" (SLOW). permitir que entre mugre al motor cuando Ponga el indicador de la palanca de cambio revise o aSada aceite o combustible.
  • Page 31 IMPORTANTE: Cuando se opere en temperatu- 10. Permita que se caliente el motor por unos ras por debajo de 32°F (0°C) use gasolina de cuantos minutes antes de enganchar los invierno limpia y nueva para auedar a asegurar brazes. un buen arranque en clima fifo. AVlSO: A mucha altura (sobre 3000 pies) o PRECAUCION: Combustibles...
  • Page 32 AJUSTE DE LAS RUEDAS PARA EL CULTIVO Ponga bloques debajo del lado derecho de la cultivadora y remueva la abrazadera de horquilla y la clavija de horquilla de la rueda del lade derecho. Mueva la rueda hacia afuera, aproximada- mente 1 pulgada, hasta que el agujero en el cubo de la rueda interior se alinee con el agujero interior en el eje.
  • Page 33: Programa De Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS DE MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE FECHAS DE SERVICIO SERVICtO REGULAR o7 o7 Revisar el nivel del aceite del motor Cambiar el aceite del motor 11_'2 Aceitar los puntos de pivote lnspeccionar el supresor del silenciador lnspeccionar la rejilla de aire Limpiar/cambiar el cartucho...
  • Page 34 Despu6s de que el aceite se haya drenado _HI, P RECAUClON: Desconecte el alambre de compietamente, vuelva a colocar et tap6n la bujfa antes de dar mantenimiento (excepto del drenaje del aceite y apri6telo en forma por el ajuste del carburador) para evitar que el segura.
  • Page 35: Sistema De Enfriamiento

    SILENClADOR Tornillo de la base No opere la cultivadora sin el silenciador. No Cubierta manipulee el sistema de escape. Los silenciadores o los amortiguadores de chispas daiSados pueden crear un peligro de incendio. Inspecci6nelos peri6dicamente y cAmbielos si Aletas del es necesario.
  • Page 36 CUIDADO DE LAS LLANTAS Protecci6n de la correa _[_PRECAUCI(_N: Cuando monte las llantas, a menos que los talones est_n asentados, si Hexagonal se inflan demasiado se puede producir una y arandela explosi6n. (Ubicadas • Mantenga 20 libras de presi6n en las Ilantas. detras de la Ilanta) Si la presi6n de las Ilantas no es la misma, la...
  • Page 37 CAMBIO DE BRAZOS ° Para que esta mAquina pueda mantener un rendimiento excelente en el labrado, se AI_PRECAUCION: LOSbrazos son afilados. deben revisar los brazos para verificar si Use guantes u otra protecci6n cuando maneje est&n afilados, desgastados o doblados, los brazes.
  • Page 38 MOTOR Cable del tornillode sujeci6n El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemplazo Cable de la de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control de la emisi6n, los cuates sean hechos al costo Aceleraci6n_ del cliente, pueden ser realizados por cualquier individuo o establecimiento de reparaci6n de motor.
  • Page 39: Aceite Del Motor

    AVISO: El estabilizador de combustible es una Inmediatamente prepare su cultivadora para el atmacenamiento al final de la temporada o si la altemativa aceptable para reducir a un mfnimo unidad no se va a usar per 30 dias o m&s. la formaci6n de dep6sitos de goma en et com- bustible durante el perfodo de almacenamiento.
  • Page 40 IDENTIFICACI(_N DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual a menos que estd dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. CORRECCI()N PROBLEMA CAUSA No arranca Sin combustible. 1. Llene el estanque de combustible. Motor sin la "ESTRANGU- 2. Vea "PARA ARRANCAR MOTOR"...
  • Page 41: Identificacion De Problemas

    IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual a menos que estd dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de fuerza 10.Rejilla de aire del motor sucia. 10. Limpie la rejilla de aire del motor. 11.Silenciador sucio/taponado.
  • Page 42 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294481 HANDLES & PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180634 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Throttle, Control 141406 19131611 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga. Grip, Handle 110673X Grommet, Handle 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle 127254X 150258 Handle, Assemble Bar, Drive Control Assembly 6712J 165197...
  • Page 43 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294481 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73610600 Nut, Keps 6/16-16 126875X Rivet, Drilled STD651137 Washer, Lock 3/6 4497H Retainer, Spring STD641037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 165501X558 Guard, Belt 170127 Shield, Inner Belt Guard 132801 Belt, V 164329 Pin Spiral Flared...
  • Page 44 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294481 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 102190X Tire 73970500 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 183122X624 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement 795R Tire Valve 102173X CounterWeight, R.H. STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) Briggs Model No.
  • Page 45 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294481 TRANSMISSION transrnission 1.95b PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180677 Transmission Assembly (Includes 150737 Ground Shaft Assembly Key Nos. 2-52) 143008 Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive R.H. 180627 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing 106388X Spacer 0.70x 1.00x 1.150 (Includes Key No.
  • Page 46 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294481 TINE SHIELD tine shield 13a in(sears) PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Lock Hex Fig 5/16-18 Unc 102701X Grip 161415X558 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 102156X Stake, Depth 12000035 Ring, Klip...
  • Page 47: Tine Assembly

    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294481 TINE ASSEMBLY tine ipb 1 KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 4459J Tine, Outer, LH. 132673 Pin, Shear 4460J Tine, Outer, R.H. 132728 Assembly, Hub and Plate, R.H. 6554J Tine, Inner, LH.
  • Page 48 Decal, Shift Indicator 157984 Decal, Tine, Shield, Counter Rotating Tines 120075X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 163094 Decal, Tine Depth Stake 162215 Decal, Tine, Shield, Warning Dom 171078 Decal, Rewind 167156 Decal, Craftsman IC 166138 Decal, lntek 188257 Manual, Owner's (Eng/Span)
  • Page 49 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294481 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0216-E1 718 _ 1113__ "_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. I 1019 LABEL KIT I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 50 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294481 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0216-E1 110_ 95 _ ' 11_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 708 O 708A G 121 CARBURETOR KIT 110_ 637 O 127_ 270© 358 GASKET SET 0Ol _ 1022 971A 971_...
  • Page 51 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294481 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0216-E1 267_ 209A 2221 188 _ 1138 615_ 190A_...
  • Page 52 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294481 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0216-E1 689 _ 55 \ 65 _ 1005 1044 305_ 1036 LABEL KIT-EMISSIONS 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 1022...
  • Page 53 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294481 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0216-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690045 Cylinder Assembly 693867 :[:• Washer (Choke Shaft) 399269 Bushing/Seal Kit 497620 Main Jet 299819 {3 Oil Seal 690032 Carburetor Kit 693643 Cylinder Head 693749...
  • Page 54 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294481 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0216-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 19069 Flywheel Puller 836A 693624 Screw(Mounting) 692568 Screw (Carburetor) 493880 Spark Plug Terminal 19374 Spark Plug Wrench 693462 Air Cleaner Bracket 693463 Oil Fill Cap 498592...
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