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Craftsman 917.297014 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
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TI E TILLE
900 Series
24 inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.297014
• Espa_ol,
p. 19
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.
llVl P ORTANT:
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
436587

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  • Page 1 Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. llVl P ORTANT: 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 436587...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • 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 extension cords a ndreceptacles • Do not overload the machine capacity asspecified bythemanufacturer forall by attempting to tilt too deep at too fast units withelectric drive motors o relec- a rate. tricstarting m otors. • Never operate the machine at high •...

  • Page 4: Safety Rules

    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. But like all products, the best possible dependability and per- it may require repair from time to time.
  • Page 5 These accessories were available when the tillerwasproduced. They arealso available atmost S ears retail outlets a nd service c enters. Some ofthese accessories may not apply t oyour t iller. ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINEOIL STABILIZER TILLER MAINTENANCE BELT TINES...

  • Page 6: Operation

    Your n ew tiller h asbeen assembled atthefactory w ith theexception ofthose parts left unassembled forshipping p urposes. Toensure s afe and proper operation ofyour t iller allparts and hardware youassemble must b etightened securely. Use thecorrect tools asnecessary toinsure p roper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED Tine...
  • Page 7 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 locations of vari- ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. TILLING FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE CAUTION...
  • Page 8 Theoperation ofany tillercanresult inforeign o bjects thrown i ntotheeyes, which c anresult i nsevere e yedamage. Always w ear s afety g lasses oreye shields before s tarting y our t iller a ndwhile tilling. W erecommend standard safety g lasses orawide vision safety m ask worn over s pectacles. TO USE YOUR TILLER WHEELS...
  • Page 9 4. Tilttillerback onitswheels and then TO START ENGINE re-level. _iLCAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF" 5. With engine l evel, r efill topoint o fover- position when starting engine. flowing i f necessary. Replace oilfiller When starting engine for the first time or plug.
  • Page 10 BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER • You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row untilled between passes. Break-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine con- Then go back between tilled rows There trol before you actually begin tilling. are two reasons for doing this. First, •...

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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...
  • Page 12 _;_CAUTION:Disconnect spark plug 5. Refill engine with oil. See "FILL ENGINE WITH OIL" 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 oil, or fuel.
  • Page 13 COOLING SYSTEM SPARK PLUG Your engine is air cooled. For proper en- Replace spark plugs at the beginning of gine performance and long life keep your each tilling season or after every 50 hours engine clean. of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug •...
  • Page 14 MID-WIDTH TILLING - 22" PATH _CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it • 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 handle height.
  • Page 15 FINAL C HECK " ON" P OSITION TO REPLACE V-BELT 5. With tinecontrol "ON" ( held d own to Replace V-belt if it has stretched consider- handle) push down onhandle t oraise ably or if it has cracks or frayed edges. tines offtheground.

  • Page 16: Storage

    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 of not be used for 30 days or more. fuel gum deposits during storage. Add _Warning: Never store the tiller with gas- stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor-...
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Witl 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 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine 1. Low oil level/dirty oil. 1. Check oil level/change oil. overheats 2. Clean engine air screen. 2. Dirty engine air screen. 3. Dirty engine. 3.
  • Page 19 • Si la Cultivadora Craftsman se usa para fines de arriendo, esta garantia se aplica solamente por treinta (30) treintadias a partir de la fecha de compra.
  • Page 20 OPERAClON • Use solamente accesorios y aditamentos para la cultivadora aprobados por el fabri- • No ponga ni las manos ni los pies cerca o cante. debajo de las piezas rotatorias. • Tenga mucho cuidado cuando opere o cruce • Nunca opere la cultivadora sin buena visibili- dad o luz.
  • Page 21 DE PROTECCK]N PARA LA REPARACION i Capacidad 2.9 Cuartos Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su nuevo producto Craftsman® est& diseSado Gasolina: Sin plomo, Regular y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por Aceite (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F) SAE 5W_30 (Debajo 32°F) muchos aSos.
  • Page 22 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la cultivadora. Tambien est&n disponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios vez no se apliquen a su cultivadora. MOTOR BUJfA SILENClADOR FILTRO DE AIRE LATA DE GASOLINA...
  • Page 23 Su cultivadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica, con la excepci6n de aquellas pares 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 24 CONOZCA SU CULTIVADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR 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 25 La operaci6n de cualquier cultivadora puede hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir daflos graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos antes de hacer arrancar su cultivadora o mientras este labrando con ella.
  • Page 26 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR Con el motor nivelado, vuelva a Ilenarlo hasta el punto de derramarse, si es necesa- _PRECAUCl6N: Mantenga la barra de rio. Vuelva a colocar el tap6n del dep6sito control de la impulsi6n en la posici6n "DESEN- de relleno de aceite.
  • Page 27 RODAJE DE SU CULTIVADORA operaci6n para el labrado. Use su(s) correa(s), las poleas y el control de Va a descrubrir que el labrado se facilita si deja una fila sin labrar entre las pasadas. los brazos antes de empezar a labrar. Entonces vuelva de nuevo entre las filas de •...
  • Page 28 PROGRAMA MANTENIMIENTO LLENE FECHAS DE MEDIDA COMPLETE SERVlCIO REGULAR / _"/O'/O', FECHAS DE SERVlClO 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 Limpiar/cambiar el cartucho del filtro...
  • Page 29 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 30 BUJIA Aletas del cilindor Silenciador Cambie las bujias al comienzo de cada temporada de cultivo, o despues de 50 horas de uso, Io que suceda primero. El tipo de bujia y la abertura aparece en las "ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO" / Caja del la p&gina 21 de este manual.
  • Page 31 CULTIVO/LABRADO ESTRECHO - PASO DE Si los brazos no rotan, el alambre interior 12-3/4" del cable de control est& demasiado suelto. Suelte la abrazadera del cable y empuje el • Remueva los brazos exteriores. cable hacia arriba para remover la soltura y vuelva a apretar la abrazadera.
  • Page 32 PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA V MOTOR Cambie la correa V si se ha estirado consid- El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemplazo erablemente o si est& partida o si los bordes de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control est&n desgastados. de la emisi6n, los cuales sean hechos al costo 1.
  • Page 33 AVISO: 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 formaci6n de dep6sitos de goma en el com- _,PRECAUCl6N: Nunca almacene la cultiva-...
  • Page 34 JDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la seccJ6n apropJada en eJ manual a menos que este dJrJgido a un centro de servJcJo Sears, PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION No arranca 1. Llene el estanque de combustible• . Sin combustible. • Motor sin la "ESTRANGU- 2.
  • Page 35 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears, CORRECClON PROBLEMA CAUSA El motor 1. Nivel del aceite bajo/aceite 1. Revise el nivel del aceite/cambie sucio. el aceite. calienta asiado 2.
  • Page 36 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297014 HANDLES 13--o%. PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 137118 Panel, Control 72010520 Bolt 5/16-18 x 2-1/2 165787 Grip, Handle 73970500 Locknut, Flange 5/16-18 unc 98000129 Nut, Flange 417465 Assembly, Handle Column STD533107 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 181580 Clip 181476...
  • Page 37 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297014 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY belt guard PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 23230506 Screw Set 5/16-18 x 3/8 Patch 12000028 Ring, Retainer 130812 Sheave, Engine 161223 Sheave, Transmisison 86777 Screw, Tap Hex Head 12000036 Ring, Klip 74610812 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-20 x 3/4...
  • Page 38 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297014 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKEASSEMBLY wheel d.stake 2 r3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 9194R Pin, Clevis 121117X Bolt, Shoulder 74760520 193851X427 Wheel Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 STD523107 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 9190R Bracket, Wheel 73220500...
  • Page 39 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297014 TINE ASSEMBLY tine_ipb_3 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156926 156925 Tine, Outer, L.H. Tine, Outer, R.H. 3146R Retainer, Spring Zinc 4929H Pin, Clevis 156924 Tine, Inner, R.H. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. 156923 Tine, Inner, L.H.
  • Page 40 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297014 TRANSMISSION transmission PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 74760524 73970500 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Gr. 2 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16q8 STD523732 Bolt, Fin, Hex 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 STD551037 19091412 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 12 Ga.
  • Page 41 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.297014 DECALS PART DESCRiPTiON 425502 Decal, Belt Guard 425503 Decal, Tine Shield 137539 Decal, Cntrl Phi Inst. 120431X Decal, Hand Placement 432278 Decal, Engine AC 162215 Decal, Tine Shield Warning 409143 Decal, Engine Tank 120075X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 425501 Decal, Console...
  • Page 42 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297014 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 12T402, TYPE NO. 1385-F8 I 48SHORTBLOCK 110580PERATOR'SMANUALI [1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE] 11330 REPAIR MANUAL 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 356 ENGINE GASKET SET 104 <%_ 127 O 51 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 276 @ 600d_...
  • Page 43 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297014 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 12T402, TYPE NO. 1385-B8 13°_ 'i 127 ,_ _ii ..lO4 -_d_ 971_ 276_ 914_ _4 209A _' 601A ;j ",_ so4 ;)-,_P :; a...
  • Page 44 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297014 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 12T402, TYPE NO. 1385-F8 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 699510 Cylinder Assembly 187A 795046 Line-Fuel (Formed) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 187B 791766 Line-Fuel (Cut to required length) 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 699479 Screw (Control Bracket)
  • Page 45 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297014 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 12T402, TYPE NO. 1385-F8 PART DESCRIPTION 797441 Stud-Rocker 693583 Guard-Muffler 699632 Screw (Muffler Guard) (M6x14mm) 493880s Terminal-Spark Plug 795440 Seal-Valve 691155 SeaFValve 691893 Gasket-Exhaust 790203 Bracket-Support 699480 Screw (Rocker Cover) (M6×15.88mm) 914A 692557...
  • Page 48 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold itT For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters.