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Owner's Manual
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EAR TW E
DUAL
OTATm
850 Series
17 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.297041
• EspaSol,
p. 23
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
LJ.S.A.
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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 LJ.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 791850 . If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty applies 693394 for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase_ 791972...
- Page 3 - 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 etec- hind and use care when backing,, tric starting motors, °...
- Page 4 (Gap: .030") 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 purchased_ They are also avail- able at most Sears Retail outlets and Service Centers, Most Sears Stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller. ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER...
- Page 6 "four 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 CONNECT SHIFT Rotate handle assembly down. Insert rear carriage bolt first, with head of 1_ Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift bolt on L.H. side of tiller and loosely lever indicator_ semble tocknut. insert hairpin clip through hole of shift insert pivot bolt in front part of plate rod to secure°...
- Page 8 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 operationof anytiller can result inforeign objectsthrowninto the eyes, which can resultin 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 USE YOUR TILLER...
- Page 10 4. Movethrottle controlto "FAST"position IMPORTANT: Always lower the drag for deeptilling, stake when using the forward rotating tine IMPORTANT: Alwaysreleasedrivecontrol drive. bar beforemovingshift leverinto another OUTER SIDE SHIELDS position. The back edges of the outer side shields "Locked" Position are slotted so [hat the shields can be raised for deep tilling and lowered shallow...
- Page 11 TO START ENGINE For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See oil _,CAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF" viscosity chart in the Maintenance sec- position when starting engine. tion of this manual). When starting engine for the first time or if "...
- Page 12 TILLING HINTS CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds be- _CAUTION: Until you are accustomed tween rows to prevent them from robbing to handling your tiller, start actual field nourishment and moisture from the plants. use with throttle in slow position (mid-vvay At the same time, breaking up the upper...
- Page 13 OUTER VIEW OF 'TIRE ADJUST WHEELS CULTIVATING Clevis Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from right hand wheel. Move wheel outward approximately inch until hole in inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axleo Replace clevis pin and hairpin clip on inside of wheel and remove...
- Page 14 MAINTENANCE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level _C2angeEngio. Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester t Muffler inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Ptug ......
- Page 15 Remove oil filler plug, Be careful not ,_kCAUTION: Disconnect spark plug to allow dirt to enter the engine, wire before performing any maintenance 5, Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent ENGINE OIL LEVEE' in the Operation accidental starting of engine.,...
- Page 16 COOLING SYSTEM SPARK PLUG 'four 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 50 hours engine clean. of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug o Clean air screen frequently...
- Page 17 TIRE CARE _,[.// Guard HexBeit ,_kCAUTION: When mounting tires, unless ,,.,t beads are seated, overinflation can cause t __._C-w_ Washer an explosion. t l'_'_ __-"_- (Located • Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. tire pressures are not equal, tiller will /_><_ _\Tire) pull to one side.
- Page 18 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...
- Page 19 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ENGINE The carburetor has been preset at the Maintenance, repair, or replacement factory and adjustment should not be the emission control devices and systems, necessary_ However, engine performance which are being done at the customers can be affected by differences in fuel, tem- pense, may be performed...
- Page 20 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 not be used for 30 days or more. fuel gum deposits during storage, ,_Warning: Never store the tiller with gas- stabilizer...
- Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1,. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. 2_ See "TO START ENGINE" 2o Engine not"CHOKED" properly° the Operation section, 3, Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
- Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Engine Low oil levelldirty oil. 1. Check oil level/change oil, overheats 2_ Dirty engine air screen. Clean engine air screen, 3. Dirty engine_ 3,, Clean cylinder fins, air- screen, muffler area.
- Page 23 GARANTIA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA CULTIVADORA CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) aflos, a partir de ta fecha de compra, cuando esta Cultivadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segOn las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en eEmanual del duefio, Sears reparar&, gratis, todo de[ecto en el material y la mano de obra...
- Page 24 MANTENIrvIIENTO Y ALMACENAMtEN- , Despu6s de pegarle a un objeto extraSo, pare el motor, remueva el atambre de la bujia, inspecciene ta cu!tivadora cuidadosa- • Mantenga los accesorios y aditamentos de mente, para verificar si hay daSos, y repare la m&quina en buenas condiciones para el el daSo antes de volver a arrancar y operar la funcionamiento.
- Page 25 ACUERDOS DE PROTECCiON PARA LA ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO REPARAClON Capacidad de 3 Cuartos Congratulaciones por su buena compra. gasolina: Sin plemo, regular Su nuevo producto Craftsman_ est_ diser_ado Aceite(API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Sobre 40°F) y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable per (Capacidad: 19 oz,) SAE 5w-30 SAE 10w-30...
- Page 26 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se compr6 la cultivadora, Tambi6n est&n disponibles en la mayoda de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. La mayoria de las tiendas Sears tambi6n pueden ordenar partes de repuesto para usted, si les proporciona el nt3mero del modelo de su cultivadorao MOTOR BUJIA...
- Page 27 Su cultivadora nueva ha sido rnontada en la fb, b rica, con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envfo.. Para asegurarse que la cultivadora operar_, en forma segura y adecuada, todas las partes y los articu!os de ferreteria que monte tienen que estar apre- tados en forma segura.
- Page 28 3_ Rote el conjunto del mango hacia abajo_ In- Columna del serte el perno portador trasero primero, con Mango la cabeza del perno en el lado izquierdo de fa cultivadora y ponga sueltamente la tuerca de seguridado tnserte el perno de pivote de la parte Cables delantera de la placa y apriete en forma segura,...
- Page 29 Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su cultivadora en la liLerature proporcionada con el pro- ducto, aprenda y comprenda sus significados, CONOZCA SU CULTtVADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEIC, IO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU CULTIVADORA Compare las ilustraciones con su cultivadora para familiadzarse con la ubicaci6n...
- Page 30 La operaci6n de cualquier cultivadora puede hacer que salten obietos extraSos den- tro de sus ojos, to que puede producir daSos graves en 6stos, Siempre use anteojos de xeguridad o protecciones para los ojos antes de hacer arrancar su cuftivadora o mientras est6 labrando con 611a.Recomendamos galas de seguridad o una mb.s- cara de visiSn ampfia de seguridad usada sobre lax gafas_ COMO...
- Page 31 4 Mueva elcontrol d efaaceleraci6n ata IMPORTANTE: Baje siempre la estaca de ar- posici6n de"R,_,PIDO '' (FAST) paraun rastre antes de utilizer el mando de diente de labrado profundoo rotaci6n hacia adefante IMPORTANTE: Siempre s uelte labarradecon- DEFENSAS LATERALES EXTERIORES troldetaimpulsiSn antesdemover l apalanca Los bordes trasero de las defensas laterales decambio a otraposici6n.
- Page 32 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR Reinstalar la capa del aceite de motor y apriete a fondo. _,PRECAUCION: Mantenga la barra de con- - Para la operaci6n en clima frio, debe cambi- trol de la impulsi6n en ta posici6n "DESENGAN- arse el aceite para facilitar el arranque (vea CHADQ"...
- Page 33 CONSEJOS PARA LABRAR CULTIVO El cultivo quiere decir la destrucci6n de las _PRECAUCt6N: Antes de acostumbra[se a malezas entre las hileras, para evitar que 6stas manejar su cultivadora, empiece el uso de 6sta le roben la nutrici6n y la humedad alas plantaso en el terreno con la aceleraci6n en la posici6n AI mismo tiempo, si se rompe ta capa superior de "lento"...
- Page 34 AJUSTE DE LAS RUEDAS PARA VISTA EXTERIOR DE LA LLANTA CULTIVO 1o Ponga bloques debajo del lado derecho de la cultivadora y remueva la abrazadera de horquilla y la clavija de horquilla de la rueda del iado derecho.. a de Horquilla 2_ Mueva la rueda hacia afuera, aproximada- mente 1 pulgada, hasta que el agujero en...
- Page 35 PROGRAMA MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS DE MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE SERVICtO REGULAR FECHAS DE SERVICIO Revisar el nivet del aceite del molor Cambiar el aceite def motor Aceitar los puntos de pivote Inspeccionaret supresor def silenciador Inspeccionar fa rejiila de aire Limpiadcambiar ef cartucho det filtro ,de aire...
- Page 36 Despu6s de que el aceite se haya drenado _lt_PRECAUCl6N:Desconecte el alambre de comptetamente, wJelva a colocar el tap6n la bujia antes de dar mantenimiento (excepto del drenaje del aceite y apri6te[o en farina par el ajuste del carburador) para evitar que e! segura.
- Page 37 BUJiA SISTEMA DE ENFRIAMIENTO Su motor se enfria con aire. Para obtener el Cambie las bujias alcomienzo de cada tem- rendimiento adecuado del motoradecuado y poradade cultivo, o despu6s de 50 horasde uso, lo que suceda primero. El tipo de bujia y la farga vida, mantenga su motor limpio.
- Page 38 CUIDADO DE LAS LLANTAS Protecci6nde la correa ,_PRECALtCt6N: Cuando monte las llantas, a menos que los talones est_n asentados, si Hexagonal se inflan demasiado se puede producir una _"S -"B,_ Yarandela explosi6n, , Mantenga 20 fibras de presi6n en las Itantas, "...
- Page 39 CAMBIO DE BRAZOS Para que esta m&quina pueda mantener un rendimiento excelente en e! fabrado, se _PRECAUCl6N: Los brazos son afiladoso deben revisar los brazos para verificar si Use guantes u otra protecci6n cuando maneje estAn afilados, desgastados o doblados, los brazos, especialmente los que se encuentran al lado Si hay un brazo muy desgastado su cultivadora...
- Page 40 MOTOR Cable del tomitte Ei mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemplazo de sujeci6n, de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control Cable de la de fa emisi6n, los cuales sean hechos al costo Aceleraci6n del cliente, pueden set realizados pot cualquier individuo o establecimiento de reparaciSn de motor,.
- Page 41 AVlSO: Et estabilizador de combustible es una lnmediatamente prepare su cultivadora para el almacenamiento al final de la temporada o si la alternative aceptable para reducir a un minimo unidad no se va a user por 30 dies o m&s. la formaci6n de dep6sitos de goma en el com- bustible durante el periodo de almacenamiento.
- Page 42 IDENTIFICACleN DE PROBLEMAS: Vea ta secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears, PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCl6N No arranca 1_ Sin combustible. 1. Llene el estanque de combustible. 2.. Motor sin la "ESTRANGU- 2.
- Page 43 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea ta secci6n aproplada en el manual a menos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA OORRECCION El motor se 1, Revise et nivel del aceite!cambie 1_ Nivet del aceite bajo/aceite callenta sucio, el aceite, demasiado 2, Rejilta de aire del motor sucia,...
- Page 44 "TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.297041 HANDLES 19 18 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 189482 Throttle, Confrol STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 141406 Grip, Handle 19131611 Washer 13!32xlx11 110673X Grommet, Handle 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle 127254)< 150628 Handle, Assemble Bar, Drive Control Assembly 6712J Cap, Vinyl 165197...
- Page 45 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297041 MAINFRAME, L EFT SIDE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8 165501X428 Guard, Bett STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/6-I6 132801 Belt, V 170127 Shield. Inner Belt Guard 104679X Pulley, ldler 164329 Pin, Shift Lever 12000032 Ring, Klip 162756...
- Page 46 TILLER-- MODEL NUMBER 917,297041 MAINFRAME, R IGHTSIDE mainframe, right_23 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 102190X Tire 185190 Bumper 1B3122X624 Rim 73970500 Locknut, He×, Flange 5/!6-18 STD551031 Washer 11i32x11/16x16Ga, 795R Tire Valve 74760512 Bolt, Hex 51!6-18 x 314 ..Engine, (See Breakdown) 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement Briggs Mode_ No_...
- Page 47 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,297041 TRANSMISSION Icansmtsston_7 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 18824o Transmission Assembly (Includes 106388X Spacer Q.70 x 1.00 x 1 150 Sprocket and Gear Assembly Key Nos. 2-52) 102121X 188220 Gearcase, L,H. w/Bearing 102112X Shaft, Reduction (2nd) Screw, W!_iz, Lock 5/t6-18 x 3-1/2 (includes Key No 4) 102t01X...
- Page 48 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.297041 TINE SHIELD KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/I6-18 uric STD532512 Bolt, Carriage t/4-20 x 1-1/4 Gr, 5 161415X428 Shield, Side, Outer L, H 102701X Grip 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth STD54!037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 12000035 Ring, Ktip...
- Page 49 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297041 TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION t32673 Pin, Shear 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 3146R Clip, Hairpin 163499 Tine, Spade 188845 Tine Assembly 163500 Tine, Cleaning 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 NOTE: All component dimensions...
- Page 50 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,297041 DECALS ,/le PART DESCRIPTION 41O932 Decal, CNTRL. PNL 145023 Decal, Logo Decal, Belt Guard 410936 177566 Decal, Tine Shield 137538 Decal, Caution, Drive Control Decal, Hand Placement t20431X 166202 Decal, Shift Indicator 166188 Decal, Tine, Shield, Dual Rotating Tines 177568 Decal, Warning, DRT Decal, Tine Shield DRT REV...
- Page 51 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297041 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120202-3780-B1 OR MODEL NUMBER 120202-0417-E1 1022_ _!34 9'14A 914B_ 914_J 22,_ [1330 REPAIR MANUAL 742' 128 I .._ 1 j1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAq...
- Page 52 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17,297041 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON ..- MODEL NUMBER 120202-3780-B1 OR MODEL NUMBER 120202-0417-E1 692_ 276Q 127 _'_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 968J_ 633A® 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 127 _'.._ 633 _ 633A@ 358 ENGINE GASKET 883_...
- Page 53 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297041 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120202-3780_B1 OR MODEL NUMBER 120202-0417-E1 t211 689 O _37'_ ! lo3= E Misslo.s .A==. i 1095 VALVE GASKET {_1%. ,o,)
- Page 54 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297041 ENG1NE_ BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120202-3780-B1 OR MODEL NUMBER 120202-0417-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 699510 Cylinder Assembly 108 692567 Valve-Choke 2998t9s • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 109 790624 Shaft-Choke 699486...
- Page 55 TILLER - -MODEl.. NUMBER 917.297041 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 120202-3780-B1 OR MODEL NUMBER 120202-0417-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. Screw (Rocker Cover) (Top) 699484 Screw (Carburetor) 914A 692557 Screw (Rocker Cover) (Center) t9374s Wrench-Spark Plug...
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