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Craftsman 917.299751 Owner's Manual

5.0 hp 14" tine width rear tine tiller with counter rotating tines
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SFA/ S
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.299751
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
5.0 HP
14 iNCH TINE WIDTH
REAR TINE TILLER WITH
COUNTER
ROTATING TINES
• Assembly
oOperation
• Customer Responsibilities
° Service and Adjustment
o Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 SFA/ S OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.299751 5.0 HP Caution: 14 iNCH TINE WIDTH Read and follow all Safety Rules REAR TINE TILLER WITH and Instructions Before Operating COUNTER ROTATING TINES This Equipment • Assembly oOperation • Customer Responsibilities ° Service and Adjustment o Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating • Read the operating and service instructionmanual care- position. fully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit •...

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    • If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase. WARRANTY SERVICE tS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN TILLER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ......... t6-19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 3,14-16 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........3 STORAGE ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........WARRANTY ..............ACCESSORIES ............. REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ........22-27 REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ........28-31 ASSEMBLY ..............OPERATION .............
  • Page 5 ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also available at most Sears Retail outlets, Catalog and Service Centers. Most Sears Stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller, ENGINE GAS CAN ENGINE OIL...
  • Page 6 TOASSEMBLEYOURTILLERYOUWILLNEED: OPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig. 1) (1) Utility knife The right hand (R,H_)and left hand (LH,) sides of your tiller (1) Wire cutter are determined from the operator's position whUe standing behind tiller. (1) Screwdriver (1) Tire pressure gauge (1) Pair of pliers FRONT (1) 9/16"...

  • Page 7: Depth Stake

    UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) • Grasp handle assembly. Hold in "up" position_ Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle assembly Into position. staples when handling or disposing of _ ........CAUTION: Be careful of exposed cartonlng material. IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 6) • Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of • Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N" (neutral) posi- shift lever Indicator. tion (See Fig. 6) •...

  • Page 9: Throttle

    OPERATJ KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY' RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrationswith yourtillerto familiarize yourself with the location of various controlsand adjustments°Save this manual for future reference. DRIVE THROTTLE CONTROL CONTROL SHIFT LEVER CHOKE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR RECOIL...

  • Page 10: Tines

    ,,,, ..ii/i ............OPERATION i//i ililili IIIII I il/i/ill U ililii iiiii ..ilil I _H..=_..I ..i iiiii =_._..._ ...ml ..result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety" glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling, We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses°...
  • Page 11 OPERATION TURNING • The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil. • Release the drive control bar. • With engine level, clean area around oil filler plug and • Move throttle controlto "SLOW"...

  • Page 12: Repair Parts

    OPERATION TILLING HINTS TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13) handling your tiller, start actual field "OFF" position when starting engine° .._ ..use with thro_!e in slow position (told- LI/LIL L/ I,, CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to way between' FAST" and "IDLE"). •...
  • Page 13 OPERATION CULTIVATING OUTER VIEW OF TIRE Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre- vent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the CLEVIS plants. At the same time, breaking up the upper layer of soil crust will help retain moisture in the soil. Best digging depth is 1"...
  • Page 14 CUSTOMER NSIBILITIES IIII iiiUUtllllllllllllllll ..i iiiii IIIIIIIHII'IIIIIIII 11111111 Illll I IIIIII SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE ,.__o___ DATES AS YOU COMPLETE ,._ _ SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE ......,... ,,,,, Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 1_1,2 Oi1PivotPoints inspect Spark Arrester Muffler Inspect Air Screen Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge ,ill...

  • Page 15: Cooling System

    LITIES CUSTOMER Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent flresl Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled o11, o r fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt and debris. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns.
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER NSlBILITIES iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiii / /11_111111111[11 II /lllllllllllUl[[[[i IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII MU FFLER TRANSMISSION Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper' with Your transmission is sealed and will only require lubrication if serviced. exhaust system, Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard.
  • Page 17 ;ERVICE A O ADJUSTMENTS ..i, ,,,1111/,/,,11 TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 24) Figs. 24 and 25) NOTE: For ease of removal, remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel, Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch_ Move leftwheel and remove belt guard as described in "TO REMOVE BELT GUARD", Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of belt...
  • Page 18 ..i illl,ll,ii ....AND ADJUSTMENTS ,mllHi i i,H i,l,lll,ll, iuiH,, m,ll i ii,ll,,,, ...... ,,,, ,_,,_,_,,,,,,_,,_,,, . Jl,J , TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs, 26, 27 and To maintain the superb tilling performance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness, wear, and bending, particularly the tines which are next to the transmission, tf the gap between the tines...

  • Page 19: Throttle

    i,,ll 'Hill ii,,U, llll,lr, llLi SERVmCE AND ADJ ;TMENTS FINAL SETTING ENGINE • Start engine and allow towarm for five minutes° Make TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE finaladjustments with engine running and drive control bar in "DISENGAGED" position. (See Fig. 29) •...
  • Page 20 STORAGE ENGINE OIL Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end ofthe season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more, Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oli....,,,,, ......,,, ,,,,, (See ENGINE"...

  • Page 21: Muffler

    TFIOUBLESHOOTI POmNTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1o Outoffuelo Fill fuel tank, Engtnenot"CHOKED"propedy. 2_ See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section, Engine flooded, Walt several minutes before attempting to start Dirty air cleaner 4o Replace air cleaner cartridge, Water In fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refltl tank with fresh gasoline, Remove fuel tank and clean...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299751 HANDLES PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 12t2t3X 110707X Cap, Sleeve Handle, Assemble 121145X 110674X Grip, Handle Clip, Plastic, Cable 110673X Grommet, Handle 86777 Screw, Hex, Washer Hd, Slotted 127254X Bar, Drive Control Assembly #10-24 x 1/2 9484R 6712J...

  • Page 23: Transmission

    REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299751 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION STD54t431 * Nut, Keps 5/16-t8 ",, STD55! 137 * Washer, Lock 3/8 STD541037 * Nut, Hex 3/8-16 74930568 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 4-1/4 STD571810 * Pin, Roll 110111X Lever, Shift...

  • Page 24: Type

    REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299751 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART PART 102190)( Tire 8TD541431 * Nut, Keps 5/16-18 109208X 102332X Bracket, Relnforcment Tire Valve 795R 74760524 Bolt, He)< 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 131877 Engine, Briggs & Stratton 102173)( Counter Weight, R.H.
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299751 TRANSMISSION 12\,,,_ DESCRIPTION PART t02128X O-Ring 102100X Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive 106390X Spacer 0.765 x 1.125 x 1.23 102134X Chain #35_50 Pitch 109204X Ground Shaft Assembly PART DESCRIPTION 102106X Bearing, Shaft, GroundDdve 106388X Spacer 0.70 x 1.00x 1_150...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS 14" TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.299751 TINE SHIELD PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 98000129 102701X Grip Nut, Flange 5/16-18 104086X417 STD541037 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. * Nut, Hex 3/8-16 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 102156X Stake, Depth 12000036 74930632 Ring, Kltp Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2 72110508...
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.299751 TINES PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 132722 Assembly, Hub and Plate, Roll. STD551137 *'Washer, Lock 3/8 6555J Tine, Inner, R.H, 4460J Tine, Outer, R.H. 6554J Tine, Inner, L,H. 74610616 Bolt, Hex 318-24x 1 132721...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299751 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 130202, TYPE NO. 3273-01 1_(_ *SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED TO INSTALL [358 GASKET SET I 1019 LABEL KIT ]...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299751 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 130202, TYPE NO, 3273-01 :2O4 ®o...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299751 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 130202, TYPE NO. 3273-01 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NOv NO. DESCRIPTION Screw, Sems,Crankcase Cover 93032 395990 Cylinder Assembly Mounting(Uses:93656 Stud,and 297565 Bushing, Cylinder (Special Tools 90832 Washer, Lock) Required for Installation)

  • Page 31: Throttle

    REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299751 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 130202, TYPE NO. 3273-01 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 261044 Valve, Intake 221511 Shield, Cylinder 260552 Screw, Seres, Cylinder Shield Mnto Spring, intake Valve 93490 26478...

  • Page 32: Tiller

    £RRFTSMRN° 5.0 HP OWNER'S 14 INCH TINE WIDTH MANUAL REAR TINE TILLER WITH COUNTER ROTATING TINES MODEL NO. Each tiller has its own model number. Each engine has its own model 917.299751 number. The model number for your tiller will be found on a plate attached to the top of the transmission.

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