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Craftsman 917.294484 Owner's Manual

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CRRFTSMRN °
REAR TINE TILLER WITH
COUNTER ROTATING TINES
6.5 HP
17 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.294484
• Espafiol, p. 22
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 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 • 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 • Use extensioncords and receptacles • Never operate the machine at high as specifiedby the manufacturerfor all speeds on slippery surfaces. Look be- units with electricdrive motors or elec- hind and use care when backing. tric starting motors. • Never allow bystanders near the unit. •...
  • Page 4 .030") RC12YC AGREEMENTS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase Congratulations on making a smart pur- of a Sears Tiller. It has been designed, chase. Your new Craftsman® product is engineered and manufactured to give you designed and manufactured for years of the best possible...
  • 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 SPA_LUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE STABILIZER TILLER PERFORMANCE FURROW OPENER...
  • Page 6 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...
  • Page 7 Handle Column "UP" Position Cables Cable Clip Loosen Handle Lock handles Lever to Move CONNECT SHIFT Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of shift lever indicator. Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure with bend of clip on right Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate...
  • Page 8 These symbols may appearon your Tiller or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. KNOWYOURTILLER 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 controls and adjustments.
  • Page 9 The operationof any tiller can result in foreign objects throwninto the eyes, which can result in severeeye damage.Alwayswearsafety glasses or eye shields beforestarting your tiller andwhile tilling. We recommenda wide vi- sion safety maskover spectaclesor standardsafetyglasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER HARD TO SHIFT GEARS •...
  • Page 10 TURNING 1. With engine level, clean area around oil filler plug and remove plug. Release the drive control bar. Engine oil should be to point of over- Move throttle control to "SLOW" position. flowing when engine is level. Place shift lever indicator in "F"...
  • Page 11 TO START ENGINE TILLING HINTS _CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in _,CAUTION: Until you are accustomed "DISENGAGED" position when starting to handling your tiller, start actual field engine. use with throttle in slow position (mid-way When starting engine for the first time or if between "FAST"...
  • Page 12 CULTIVATING ADJUST WHEELS CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds be- tween rows to prevent them from robbing Place blocks under right hand side of nourishment and moisture from the plants. tiller and remove hairpin clip and clevis At the same time, breaking up the upper pin from right hand wheel.
  • Page 13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE yi-W-X. I FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE _" & _" SERVtCE DATES REGULAR SERVICE i,,' 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...
  • Page 14 Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK _I:_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...
  • Page 15 MUFFLER Cover Knob Do not operate tiller without muffler. 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 equipped with a spark arrester screen Precleaner _ Cartridge...
  • Page 16 TIRE CARE Guard _:_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. Screws •...
  • Page 17 TINE REPLACEMENT • To maintain the superb tilling perfor- mance of this machine the tines should A(_,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...
  • Page 18 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,...
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 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. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. the Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine...
  • Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Engine Low oil level/dirty oil. 1. Check oil level/change oil. overheats Dirty engine air screen. Clean engine air screen. Dirty engine. Clean cylinder fins, air screen, muffler area.
  • Page 22 Mantenimiento ..........GARANTIA LIMITADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA CULTIVADORA CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) a_os, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Cultivadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segQn las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del due_o, Sears reparara, gratis, todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 23 MANTENIMIENTO Y ALS/IACENAMIEN- • Despues de pegarle a un objeto extrafio, pare el motor, remueva el alambre de la bujia, inspeccione la cultivadora cuidadosa- • Mantenga los accesorios y aditamentos de mente, para verificar si hay daSos, y repare la maquina en buenas condiciones para el el daSo antes de volver a arrancar y operar la funcionamiento.
  • Page 24 Capacidad 4 Cuartos Congratulaciones por su buena compra. asolina: Sin plomo, regular Su nuevo producto Craftsman® esta dise5ado Aceite(API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Sobre 40°F) y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por (Capacidad: 19 oz.) SAE 5w-30 SAE 10w-30 muchos a5os. Pero como todos los productos, (Debajo 40°F)
  • Page 25 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la cultivadora. Tambien estan disponibles en la mayoMa de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su cultivadora. MOTOR BUJiA SILENClADOR FILTRO DE AIRE LATA DE GASOLINA ACEITE DEL MOTOR...
  • Page 26 Su cultivadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica, 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 las partes y los articulos de ferreteria que monte tienen que estar apre- tados en forma segura.
  • Page 27 Columna Conjunto del mango Mango posocion "Arriba" "',,',. Apriete la palanca Cables ',,'-_. de cierre del mango _.,_. para sujetarla Abrazadera Cable cierre para _'_4_ del mango mover, CONEXION DE LAVARILLA DE CAMBIO Inserte el extremo de la varilla de cambio que esta mas alejado de la dobladura, en el agujero del indicador de la palanca de cambio.
  • Page 28 Estos simbolos 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 DUENOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURtDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU CULTIVADORA Compare las ilustraciones con su cultivadora para familiarizarse con la ubicacion...
  • Page 29 La operacion de cualquier cultivadora puede hacer que salten objetos extra_os dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir da_os graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos antes de hacer arrancar su culti- vadora o mientras este labrando con ella. Recomendamos el uso de la mascara de seguridad de vision amplia, para uso sobre los espejuelos o anteojos de seguridad estandar.
  • Page 30 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR GIRO MOTOR Suelte la barra de control de la impulsion. Mueva el control de la aceleracion 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 a_ada 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 minutos antes de enganchar los invierno limpia y nueva para auedar a asegurar brazos. un buen arranque en clima frio. AVlSO: A mucha altura (sobre 3000 pies) o PRECAUClON: 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 lado 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 MANTENIMIENTO Z I,?I4 Revisar el nivel del aceite del motor Cambiar el aceite del motor _1.2 Aceitar los puntos de pivote Inspeccionar el supresor del silenciador Inspeccionar la rejilla de aire Limpiar/cambiar el cartucho del filtro de aire Limpiar las aletas del cilindro del motor Cambiar...
  • Page 34 Despues de que el aceite se haya drenado _,PRECAUCl6N: Desconecte el alambre de completamente, vuelva a colocar el tap6n la bujia antes de dar mantenimiento (excepto del drenaje del aceite y aprietelo en forma por el ajuste del carburador) para evitar que el segura.
  • Page 35 SILENClADOR Cubierta Tornillo de la base No opere la cultivadora sin el silenciador. No manipulee el sistema de escape. Los silenciadores o los amortiguadores de chispas daSados pueden crear un peligro de incendio. Inspecci6nelos peri6dicamente y cambielos si Aletas del Cartucho es necesario.
  • Page 36 CUIDADO DE LAS LLANTAS Proteccion de la correa _IbPRECAUClON: Cuando monte las Ilantas, a menos que los talones esten asentados, si Hexagonal se inflan demasiado se puede producir una y arandela explosi6n. (Ubicadas • Mantenga 20 libras de presion en las Ilantas. detras de la 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 _I_PRECAUCI6N: Los brazos son afilados. deben revisar los brazos para verificar si Use guantes u otra proteccion cuando maneje estan afilados, desgastados o doblados, los brazos.
  • Page 38 MOTOR Cable del tornillo de sujecion El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemplazo Cable de la de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control de la emision, los cuales sean hechos al costo Aceleracion del cliente, pueden ser realizados por cualquier individuo o establecimiento de reparacion de motor.
  • Page 39 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 mas. la formacion de dep6sitos de goma en el com- bustible durante el periodo de almacenamiento.
  • Page 40 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccion apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION No arranca 1. Sin combustible. 1. Llene el estanque de combustible. 2. Motor sin la "ESTRANGU- 2.
  • Page 41 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la seccion apropiada en el manual a menos que este 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 917,294484 HANDLES Handle ass_3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 189482 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Throttle, Control 141406 19131611 Washer 13/32xlx11Ga. Grip, Handle 110673X 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle Grommet, Handle 127254X 150628 Handle, Assemble Bar, Drive Control Assembly 6712J 165197...
  • Page 43 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,294484 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE mainframe left 17 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73510500 Nut, Keps 5/16-18 4497H Retainer, Spring STD551137 Washer, Lock 165501X558 Guard, Belt STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 132801 Belt, V 170127 Shield, Inner Belt Guard 104679X Pulley, Idler 164329...
  • Page 44 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294484 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 102190X Tire 73970500 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 183122X624 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement 795R Tire Valve 102173X CounterWeight, R.H. Engine, (See Breakdown) Briggs STD551137 Washer, Lock Model No. 120302-0432-E1 STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16...
  • Page 45 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,294484 TRANSMISSION transmission 19.5b PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188554 Transmission Assembly (includes 150737 Ground Shaft Assembly Key Nos. 2-52) 143008 Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive R.H. 188482 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing 106388X Spacer 0.70 x 1.00 x 1.150 (Includes Key No.
  • Page 46 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,294484 TINE SHIELD > tine shield PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Lock Hex Fig 5/16-18 Uric 102701X Grip 161415X558 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 102156X Stake, Depth 12000035 Ring, Klip 74930632...
  • Page 47 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,294484 TINE ASSEMBLY tine ipb 1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Assembly, Hub and Plate, R.H. 4459J Tine, Outer, 132728 Tine, inner, R.H. 132673 Pin, Shear 6555J Nut Crownlock 3/8-24 6554J Tine, Inner, L.H. 73540600 3146R Clip, Hairpin 132727 Assembly,...
  • Page 48 Decal, Hand Placement 102180X 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 171078 Decal, Rewind 167156 Decal, Craftsman 194914 Decal, Intek 194964 Manual, Owner's (Eng/Span)
  • Page 49 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294484 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120302-0432-E1 15A_ 11330 REPAIR MANUAL I_°_OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 50 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294484 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120302-0432-E1 365% 137_@ 127 % 276_ 95 _;_ 276_ ,77 C ARBURETOR GASKET 103% 633A @ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT ' 'CD Q 633A@ 104 _ 127% 633_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET...
  • Page 51 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294484 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120302-0432-E1 3041 65 _ 1211 689 _ 1005 [ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINEJ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET _1070 836A_ 1022 663_ 209_ 20 9A .._832 \'x_ 6161615...
  • Page 52 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294484 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120302-0432-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699510 Cylinder Assembly 790631 Base-Air Cleaner 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 696024 ,O5 Gasket-Air Cleaner 699486 Head-Cylinder 692317 Connector-Hose 698210 ,+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 691050 Line-Fue_ (Cutto Required 790632...
  • Page 53 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294484 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120302-0432-E1 PART DESCRIPTION 693408 Spring/Link-Mechanical Gov- ernor 693867 O5 Seal-Choke/Throttle Shaft 633A 691321 O5 SeaI-ThrottleShaft 692076 Boot-Spark Plug 699492 Screw (Control Panel) 694257 Spacer 393757 Deflector-Muffler 690661 Screw (Muffler Deflector) 691855...
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