Craftsman 917.293401 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.293401 Owner's Manual

6,0 hp 17 inch tine width rear tine with counter rotating tines

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Owner's
Manual
®
6,0 HP
17 UNCHTJNE WHDTH
REAR NE
WiTH
COUNTER ROTA
NG TINES
TILLE
Model No.
917.293401
o Safety
AssembBy
Operation
Maintenance
, Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual ® 6,0 HP 17 UNCHTJNE WHDTH REAR NE WiTH COUNTER ROTA NG TINES TILLE Model No. 917.293401 o Safety AssembBy Operation Maintenance , Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...
  • 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. Warranty...
  • Page 3 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OPERATION o Keep machine, attachments, o Do not put hands or feet near or under accessories in Safe working condition. rotating parts. o Exercise extreme caution when operat- = Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts, and other bolts at frequent inter- ing on or crossing gravel drives, walks,...
  • Page 4 Congratulations on your purchase of a forsst-covered, brush-covered or grass Craftsman Tiller. it has been designed, en- covered land unless the engine's exhaust gineered and manufactured to give you the system is equipped with a spark arrester...
  • Page 5 "Yournew tiller has been assembled at the FRONT factory with 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 cor- rect tools as necessary to insure proper RIGHT LEFT...
  • Page 6 UNPACKING CARTON Handle Assembly 'UP" Position A_kCAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta- ples when handling or disposing of carton- Tighten handle lock ing material. lever to hold IMPORTANT:When unpacking and assembling tiller, be careful not to stretch or kinkcables. Loosen Handle Lock = While holding handle assembly, cut Lever to Move cable ties securing handle assembly to...
  • Page 7 INSERT CABLE CLIP o Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column. Push cables Attach this endto shift lever "'III ' into clip. _----_-Attach this End To shift _ Shift Rod Lever Indicator Handle Column Shift Rod Hairpin Clip Shift Lever indicator...
  • Page 8 These symbols may appea_" on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. 6 "@ STOP 11LUNG FORWARD NFJ/TBAL P, E VERS_ CAUTION F.J_BINE F_NG1N_' FAST _LOW CHOI_ OR WARNING KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER.
  • Page 9 The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which canresult in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 10 TURNING CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL Release the drive control bar. o The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the factory, already filled Move throttle control to "SLOW" posi- with SAE 30 summer weight oil. tion. o Be sure tiller is level and the area Place shift lever indicator in "F"...
  • Page 11 TiLLING.HINTS ,_CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top ,_CAUTION: Until you are accustomed of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline is acciden- handling your tiller, start actual field use tally spilled, move machine away from with throttle in slow position (mid-way area of spill.
  • Page 12 TINE SHEAR PiNS CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds The tine assemblies on your tiller are secured to the fine shaft with shear pins between rows to prevent them from rob- (See "TINE REPLACEMENT" in the bing nourishment and moisture from the Service and Adjustments section of this plants.
  • Page 13 SCHEDULE FILL tN DATES "_ AS YOU COMPLETE /_"/f _</__/__/ SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE q]'/ _}'/t._/_'/ ..::: ...., ill Check EngineOil Level _/' i ..........,,,m,n , / /Lu, Change Engine Otl 1_1,2 .., u ,L Oil PivotPoints InspectSpark ArresterI Muffler ........
  • Page 14 After oil has drained completely, Disconnect s park plug wire before per- replace oil drain plug and tighten forming any maintenance (except carbure-. tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start- securely. ing of engine. Refill engine with oil through oil fill tube.
  • Page 15 MUFFLER Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge+ Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system° Damaged Foam Precleaner mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and re- place if necessary, if your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen...
  • Page 16 Belt Guard TIRE CARE CAUTION: When mounting tires, unless beads are seated, overinflation can cause Washer an explosion. (Located o Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. Behind tire pressures are not equal, tiller will pull to one side. o Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which Cap NUt can damage rubber.
  • Page 17 Clip Screw Belt Guide "A"_ DriveControlCable Les_on idler Pulley, Extension S Transmission Pulley TINE REPLACEMENT " _kCAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear gloves or other protection when handling tines. A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow. Most impor- tant, worn tines cannot chop and shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as good tines, A tine this worn...
  • Page 18 Throttle ENGUNE Cable Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non- road engine repair establishment or indi- vidual. Warranty repairs must be per- formed by an authorized engine manufac_= turer's service outlet.
  • Page 19 Immediately prepare your tillerfor 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 sta- _CAUTION: Never store the tillerwith bilizer to gaso!ine in fuel tank or storage...
  • Page 20 CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE '1.. Out of fuel 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in.the 2, Engine not =CHOKED" properly. Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before 3, Engine flooded. attempting to start° 4. Dirty air cleaner. 4.
  • Page 21 CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Engine overheats 1. Low oil level/dirty oil. 1. Check oil level/change oil. 2. Dirty engine air screen. 2. Clean engine air screen. 3. Dirt',,engine. 3. Clean cylinder fins, air screen, muf tier area. 4. Remove and clean muffler. 4.
  • Page 22 TELLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293401 HANDLES PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION STD541437 "Nut,Centedock 3/8-t6 127012X Throttle, Control 19131611 Washer t3/32 x 1 x 11 Ga. 141406 Grip, Handle 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle 110673X Grommet, Handle 150258 Handle, Assemble 127254X Bar, Ddve Control Assembly 121145X Clip, Plastic, Cable 6712J...
  • Page 23 TELLER .. - MODEL NUMBER 917.293401 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION PART / DESCRIPTION STD541431 Nut, Keps 5/t6-18 126875X Rivet, Ddfled STD551137 *Washer, Lock :3/8 STD624003 "Clip, Hatrpin STD541037 *Nut, Hex 3/8-16 131159X574 Guard, Belt 74930566 Bolt,He}{ 5/16-18 x4-1/4 132801 Belt,V 154734 Screw ShiftLever...
  • Page 24 74760512 Bolt,Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 STD541431 *Nut, Keps 5/16-18 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement ..Engine, (See Breakdown) Craftsman Model No. 74760532 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 2 143.986001 102173)( Counter Weight, R.Ho STD551137 *Washer, Lock 3/8 STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY...
  • Page 25 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293401 TRANSMISSION PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO, 154354 Transmission Assembly (Includes 150737 Ground ShaftAssembly Key Noso 2-52) !43008 Bearing, Shaft,Ground Drive R.H 150698 Gearcase, LH. w/Bearing (Includes !06388X Spacer 0_70 x 1o00x 1.150 Key Noo4) 102121X Sprocket and Gear Assembly 1062!1X...
  • Page 26 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293401 TINE SHIELD PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 980OO129 Nut,Range 5/16.18 162175 Nut, Wing Forged5/16-18 t61415X574 Shield, S ide,OuterL H,, STD532512 *Bolt, Carriage 1/4.20 x 1-114 Gr. 5 8393J Pin,Stake,Depth t02701X Grip 1200O036 Ring,I'¢lip STD541037 *Nut, Hex 3/8.16 STD533107 "Bolt, C arriage5/16-18x 3/4 Gr 102155X...
  • Page 27 TBLLER- = MODEL NUMBER 917.293401 TINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 4460J _ne, Outer,R.Ho 4459J Tine, Outer, L.H. 132728 Assembly, Huband Plate,Roll. 132673 Pin, Shear 11 6555J "Fine, Inner,R.H_ 6554J Tine, Inner, LH. STD624006 *Cttp, Hairpin 132727 Assembly, Hub and Plate, LH, * STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY 736106O0 Nut, Hex 318-24...
  • Page 28 TILLER = - MODEL HUMBER 917.293401 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 158095 Decal,Logo 145023 Decal,Logo 157982 Decal,Logo 157983 Decal,Description 137538 Decal,Caution, D riveControl 120431X Decal,HandPlacement 102180)( Decal,Shlft Indicator 157984 Decal,'11qe, Shield, C ounter Rotating Tines 120075X Decal,Warning, Rotating_nes 163094 Decal,Tins DepthStake 162215 Decal,'rine, S hield, W arning Doro 164527 Decal...
  • Page 29 TILLER - - MODEL HUMBER 917.293401 ENGINE, TECUMSEH - - MODEL NUMBER 143.986001 161A 185 184/ 245A 5_€_...
  • Page 30 TDLLER - .. MODEL NUMBER 917.293401 ENGINE, TECUMSEH - - MODEL NUMBER 143.986001 370A /© PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37107A 29216 Lock Nut, 10-32 Cylinder(IncL 2, 20 & 72) 37109 26727 Dowel Pin Retaining Ring Washer 40004 6-51052 Piston, Pln& Ring Set (Std,) 37108 GovernorRod 40005...
  • Page 31 TILLER - - MODEL HUMBER 917,293401 143.986001 ENGINE, TECUMSEH - - MODEL NUMBER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 32875A ConduitClip ConnectingRodAssOy 27793 Screw, 10-32 x 3/8" (Incl. 46 & 49) 28942 32610A Screw, 1/4-20 x 1" ConnectingRod Bott 650451 Valve Lifter 36581 Intake Pipe Gasket 35616...
  • Page 32 TILLER - - MODEL NU 'IBER 917.293401 ENGINE, TECUMSEH - - MODEL HUMBER 143.986001 PART DESCRIPTION Cadmretor ---- 640025 (]nrJ_ 184or Engine Partslist) ThrotUe Shaft& LeverAssembly 631615 Th_tt]eReturnSpdng 631767 Dust SealWasher 631184 DustSeal(Throttle) 631163 Throttle Shutter 631036 Shutter Screw 650506 FuelRtting 632'164 ThrottleCrackScrew/...
  • Page 36 Forthe repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1=800=366 PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800o4-REPAnR (1-800-473-7274) Para...

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