Craftsman 917.298020 Owner's Manual

900 series front tine tiller 18" tine width
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Owner's Manual
CRRFTSMRN°
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900
18"
O TTI
Series
Tine Wi
Model No.
917.298020
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E TiLL
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.
Gasoline
containing
up to 10% ethanol
(El0) is acceptable
for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol
(El0) will void the product warranty.
Esta maquina
puede utilizar
gasolina con un contenido de hasta el 10% de etanol (El0).
El uso de una gasolina
que supere
el 10% de etanol
(El0) anular_
la garantia
del producto.
Sears Brands Management
Corporation,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman
447479

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  • Page 1 10% de etanol (El0). El uso de una gasolina que supere el 10% de etanol (El0) anular_ la garantia del producto. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman 447479...
  • Page 2: Warranty

    For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, call 1-800-659-5917 or visit the web site: www. craftsman.com In all cases above, if part repair or replacement is impossible, the riding equipment will be replaced free of charge with the same or an equivalent model.
  • Page 3: Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. TRAINING • After striking a foreign object, stop • Read the Owner's Manual carefully.
  • Page 4 • Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts, other bolts at frequent intervals proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. • Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present, such...
  • Page 5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Gasoline 3 Qts Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Capacity: Unleaded Regular Your new Craftsman® product is designed SAE 30 OiI(API:SG-SL): and manufactured for years of dependable (Capacity: 20 oz.) (Above 32°F/0°C) operation. But like all products,...
  • Page 6 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 ap- ply to your tiller. ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER TILLER...
  • Page 7 Lock Washer TOOLS REQUIRED Nut, Flat Washer ASSEMBLY Handle A socket wrench set will make assembly Panel----_--_ easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) Utility knife (2) 1/2 Wrench Hex Bolt OPERATOR'S POSITION Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" 5/16-18 x 1" When right or left hand is mentioned in this...
  • Page 8: Know Your Tiller

    KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the locations of vari- ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. FNRA , IxI TILLING FORWARD NEUTRAL...
  • Page 9 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 10: Add Gasoline

    TO START ENGINE Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then level. AI:_CAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF" With engine level, refill to point of over- position when starting engine. flowing if necessary. Replace oil filler When starting engine for the first time or if plug.
  • Page 11 BREAKING iN YOUR TILLER • You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row untilled between passes. Then Break-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine control back between tilled rows There are two before you actually begin tilling. reasons for doing this.
  • Page 12: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE X ?SX Z o7 FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug 1 - Change more often when operating under a heaw...
  • Page 13: Air Cleaner

    _CAUTION:Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Oil Drain Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, Plug leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris.
  • Page 14: Cooling System

    COOLING SYSTEM Your engine is air cooled. For proper gine performance and long life keep your engine clean. • Clean air screen frequently using a stiff- bristled brush. • Remove blower housing clean necessary. • Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff. Cylir der Fins Muffler Blower...
  • Page 15 MID-WIDTH TILLING - 22" PATH _CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug place wire where • Assemble holes '_' in tine hubs to holes cannot come into contact with plug. "C" in tine shaft. TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT Factory assembly has provided lowest han- dle height.
  • Page 16 FINAL CHECK "ON" POSITION TO REPLACE V-BELT With tine control "ON" (held down Replace V-belt if it has stretched considerably handle) push down on handle to raise or if it has cracks or frayed edges. tines off the ground. Belt guard must be removed to service...
  • Page 17 Immediately prepare your tiller for storage NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable at the end ofthe season or if the unit will not ternative in minimizing the formation of fuel be used for 30 days or more. gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer _Warning: Never...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    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. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in the Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine Low oil level/dirty oil. 1. Check oil level/change oil. overheats Dirty engine air screen. 2. Clean engine air screen. Dirty engine. Clean cylinder fins, airscreen, muffler...
  • Page 20 Ilame al 1-800-659-5917 6 visite el sitio web: www. craftsman.com En todos los casos anteriores, si el reemplazo es imposible, el equipo tractor ser& sustituido sin cargo con el mismo modelo o uno equivalente.
  • Page 21 IMPORTANTE: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar objetos. si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte. ENTRENAMIENTO Pare el motor cuando abandone la posici6n de •...
  • Page 22 _,Busque este simbolo que se_ala las pre- cauciones de seguridad de importancia. Quiere decir- iiiATENCION!!! iiiESTEALERTO!!! S U SEGURIDAD ESTA COMPROMETIDA. _,PREOAUClON: S iempre desconecte elalam- bredela bujiay p6ngalo dondenopuedaentrar encontacto conla bujia,paraevitarel arranque poraccidente, d urantela preparaci6n, el trans- porte,elajusteo cuando se hacen reparaciones.
  • Page 23: Especificaciones

    Capacidad de 3 Cuartos Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su nuevo Gasotina: Sin ptomo, Regular producto Craftsman® est& diseflado y fabricado Aceite (API:SG-SL): SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F/0°O) para funcionar de modo fiable pot muchos aflos. (Capacidad: 20 oz.) SAE 5W-30 (Debajo 32°F/0°C Pero como todos los productos, puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto.
  • Page 24: Mantenimiento

    Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la cultivadora. Tambi6n estan disponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears y en los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su cultivadora. MOTOR BUJIA SILENCIADOR FILTRO DE AIRE...
  • Page 25 Arandela Arandela de seguridad HERRAMIENTAS NECESARIAS PARA Mango de la EL MONTAJE cuttivadora Se le facilitar& el montaje si cuenta con un juego Panel del de Ilaves de tubo. Se han enumerado los tamahos mango est&ndar de las Ilaves. (1) Cuchillo para todo uso Perno (2) Llave de 1/2"...
  • Page 26 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 familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su cultivadora en la literatura...
  • Page 27 La operaci6n de cualquier cultivadora puede hacer que salten objetos extranos dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir da_os graves en 6stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos antes de hacer arrancar su cultivadora o mientras este labrando con ella.
  • Page 28 5. Conelmotornivelado, vuelva a Ilenarlo hasta PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR el punto de derramarse,si es necesario. _IPRECAUCI6N: Mantenga la barra de control Vuelvaa colocarel tap6ndel dep6sitode de la impulsi6n en la posici6n "DESENGANCHA- relleno de aceite. DO" cuando haga arrancar el motor. •...
  • Page 29 RODAJE DE SU CULTIVADORA • Va a descrubrir que el labrado se facilita si deja una fila sin labrar entre las pasadas. Entonces Use su(s) correa(s), las poleas y el control de los vuelva de nuevo entre las filas de cultivo. Hay brazos antes de empezar a labrar.
  • Page 30: Programa De Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA MANTENIMIENTO l#Y_¢/ _CHAS DE SERVICIO LLENE LAS FECHAS DE MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE SERVICIO REGULAR 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 de aire i 4' Limpiar/cambiar...
  • Page 31 Despues de que el aceite se haya drenado- _IPRECAUCl6N: Desconecte el alambre de la completamente, vuelva a colocar el tap6n del bujia antes de dar mantenimiento (excepto por drenaje del aceite y aprietelo en forma segura. el ajuste del carburador) para evitar que el motor Remueva el tap6n del dep6sito...
  • Page 32 SISTEMA DE ENFRIAMIENTO Su motor se enfria con aire. Para obtener rendimiento del motor adecuado y larga duraci6n mantenga su motor limpio. • Limpie la rejilla de aire frecuentemente usando un cepillo de cerdas duras. • Remueva la caja del ventilador y limpiela si es necesario.
  • Page 33 CULTIVO/LABRADO ESTRECHO - PASO DE _PRECAUCl6N: Desconecte el alambre 12-3/4" la bujia y p6nga!o en donde no pueda entrar en • Remueva los brazos exteriores. contacto con la bujia. CU_IVADORA PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DEL MANGO El montaje en la f&brica se ha realizado usando la altura m&s baja del mango.
  • Page 34 7. Si los brazosno rotan,el alambreinterior REMOCION DE LA CORREA delcablede control e st&demasiado suelto. Remueva la correa V de la polea de la trans- Sueltela abrazadera delcabley empujeel misi6n primero y luego de la polea del motor. cablehaciaarribapararemoverla solturay CAMBIO DE LA CORREA vuelvaa apretarlaabrazadera.
  • Page 35: Aceite Del Motor

    AVlSO: El estabilizador de combustible es una Inmediatamente prepare su cultivadora para el almacenamiento al final de la temporada o si la alternativa 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-...
  • Page 36 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears, PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION 1. Sin combustible. NO al'ranea 1. Llene el estanque de combustible. 2. Motor sin la "ESTRANGU- 2.
  • Page 37 IDENTIFICACK_N DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears, PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION El motor se 1. Revise el nivel del aceite/cambie 1. Nivel del aceite bajo/aceite calienta dem sucio.
  • Page 38 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298020 HANDLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 137176X428 Bracket, Handle 9209RX428 Panel, Handle 72140512 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 166381X479 Handle, R.H. 165787 Grip, Handle 188562 Tine Control Lever Assembly 166376X479 Handle, LH. (Includes Cable) 73680500 Nut, Hex, Crownlock 5/16-18 188555 Pin, Pivot...
  • Page 39 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298020 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY 12\. belt guard 10 rl KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 23230506 Screw Set 5/16-18 x 3/8 Patch 151223 Sheave, Transmisison 130812 Sheave, Engine 12000036 Ring, Klip 86777 73350600 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 Screw, Tap He×...
  • Page 40 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298020 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY wheehd.stake 2 r3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 9194R Pin, Clevis 121117X Bolt, Shoulder 193851X427 Wheel 74760520 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 74760512 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 9190RX479 Bracket, Wheel 73220500...
  • Page 41: Tine Assembly

    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298020 TINE ASSEMBLY tine_ipb_3 PART DESCRIPTION 156926X479 Tine, Outer, R.H. 3146R Retainer, Spring Zinc 156924X479 Tine, Inner, R.H. 156923X479 Tine, Inner, L.H. 156925X479 Tine, Outer, L.H. 4929H Pin, Clevis NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm...
  • Page 42 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298020 TRANSMISSION transmission PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Gr. 2 10040400 Washer, Lock 1/4 74780652 74610412 Bolt, Fin, He× 3/8-16 × 3-1/4 Bolt, Hex 1/4-28 x 3/4 Gr. 5 19131311 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 Engine (See Breakdown)
  • Page 43 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298020 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 445411 Decal Belt Guard 445413 Decal Tine Shield 110594× Decal Cntrl Pnl Inst. 120431X Decal Hand Placement 432278 Decal Engine AC 162215 Decal Tine Shield Warning 409143 Decal Engine Tank 120075X Decal Warning, Rotating Tines 447064 Decal Console...
  • Page 44 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298020 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -=MODEL NUMBER 121002, TYPE NO. 1380=B8 48 SHORT BLOCK 11058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL I I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 15A @ [22o j _,_(_ 1026 307_ 1029 13 ¢_:<'_ ®...
  • Page 45 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298020 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 121002, TYPE NO. 1380-B8 1005 ! ,.'3_ 1070 _?
  • Page 46 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298020 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 121002, TYPE NO. 1380-B8 358 ENGINE GASKET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 633 _) 1270 ,_,,_._ 1022 137 i,_ _.)_ 276 d-J 633A 51 '_,{_, 883 "_-_ 1095 VALVE GASKET 51_, 1022 868 _Q_...
  • Page 47 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298020 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 121002, TYPE NO. 1380-B8 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Hose-Connector 699510 Cylinder Assembly 692317 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 791766 Line-Fuel (Cut to Required Length) 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 187A 791867...
  • Page 48 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298020 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 121002, TYPE NO. 1380-B8 PART DESCRIPTION 693583 Guard-Muffler 699632 Screw (Muffler Guard) 493880s Terminal-Spark Plug 795440 Seat-Valve 691115 Seat-Valve 691893 Gasket-Exhaust 699480 Screw (Rocker Cover) (Bottom) 914A 797444 Screw (Rocker Cover) 790630 Lever-Choke...
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