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Craftsman 917.297031 Owner's Manual

Rear tine tiller with counter rotating tines 850 series 17 inch tine width
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REAR TINE TILLER WITH
COUNTER ROTATING TINES
850 Series
17 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.297031
• EspaSol, p. 22
©
This product has a low emission engine which operates
[_
differently from previously built engines. Before
start the
you
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.
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website:www.sears_com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Before 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 SafetyRules........... 2 ServiceandAdjustments ....15 Warranty..........Storage..........ProductSpecifications ......4 Troubleshooting ........20 IllustratedPartsList......42 Assembly/Pre-Operation ......6 SearsService......Back Cover Operation ..........8 Maintenance ........13 LIMITEDTWOYEAR WARRAN"[_ONCRAFTSMAN TILLER For two (2)yearsfrom date of purchase,whenthis CraftsmanTiller is maintained, lubricated,andtuned up accordingto the operatingand maintenanceinstructionsinthe owner'smanual,Searswill repairfree of chargeany defectin materialor workmanship.
  • Page 3 • Use extension cords and receptacles • Never operate the machine at high as specified by the manufacturer for all speeds on slippery surfaces, Look be- units with electric drive motors or elec- hind and use care when backing. tric starting motors.
  • Page 4 RC 12YC 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 SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR RLTER GAS CAN I ENGINE OIL STABILIZER TILLER PERFORMANCE FuRRow OPENER...

  • Page 6: Unpacking Carton

    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 proper tightness, TOOLS...
  • Page 7 Handle Column "UP" Position • _... Tighten handle Cables , '"'.. lock Iever to hold Cable Clip Loosen Handle Lock handEes_14 Lever to Move CONNECT SHIFT 1, Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of shift lever indicator. 2, Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure...
  • Page 8 Thesesymbols may appearon yourTilleror in literaturesuppliedwith the product, Learn and understand their meaning, 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 location various controls and adjustments.
  • Page 9 The 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 a wide vi- sion safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 10 TURNING 1, With engine level, clean area around 1. Release the drive control bar. oil filler plug and remove plugo 2_ Engine oil should be to point of over- 2_ Move throttle control to "SLOW" ,position, flowing when engine is level. &...
  • Page 11 TO START ENGINE TILLING HINTS _CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in _IbCAUTION: 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: Tine Shear Pins

    CULTIVATING ADJUST WHEELS CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds beo tween rows to prevent them from robbing 1, 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: Lubrication Chart

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Z ZCY °'T S FtLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oit Level Change Engine Oil I_t,_ Oit Pivot Points Inspect Spark Attester t Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge I_ z Clean Engfne Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (!oz)

  • Page 14: Engine Lubrication

    5_ Refill engine with oil, See "CHECK _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,...
  • Page 15 SPARK PLUG COOLING SYSTEM Your engine is air cooled_ For proper en- Replace spark plugs at the beginning 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 16 TIRE CARE _.Guard ,_CAUTION: When mounting tires, unless beads are seated, overinflation can cause _)_./_... Washer an explosion, ffC_k_ (Located • Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure, _-_- Behind tire pressures are not equal, tiller will pull to one side, •...

  • Page 17: Tine Replacement

    TINE REPLACEMENT • To maintain the superb tilling perfor.- mance of this machine the tines should _CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear be checked for sharpness, wear, and gloves or other protection when handting bending, particularly the tines which tines, are next to the transmission. If the gap A badly worn tine causes your tiller to...
  • Page 18 ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Maintenance, repair, or replacement The carburetor has been preset at the the emission control devices and systems, factory and adjustment should not be which are being done at the customers necessary° However, engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel, tem- pense,...

  • Page 19: Engine Oil

    immediately prepare your tiller for storage NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable at the end of the season or ff the unit will alternative in minimizing the formation not be used for 30 days or more, fuel gum deposits during storage. _CAUTION: Never store the tiller with stabilizer...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    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. 2_ See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. the Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
  • Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine Low oil leve!/dirty oil, 1, Check oil level/change oil, overheats 2, Dirty engine air screen. Clean engine air screen, & Dirty engine, Clean cylinder fins, air screen, muffler are&...
  • Page 22 Por dos (2) a5os, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Cultlvadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine seg_n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears reparar&, gratis, todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra, Esta Garantia no cubre: •...
  • Page 23 • Despu6s de pegarle a un objeto extraSo, MANTENIMIENTO Y ALMACENAMIEN- pare el motor, remueva el atambre de la bujia, inspeccione la cultivadora cuidadosa- • Mantenga los accesorios y aditamentos de mente, para verificar si hay daSos, y repare la m&quina en buenas condiciones para el el daSo antes de volver a arrancar y operar la funcionamlento.

  • Page 24: Especificaciones

    PARA LA REPARACION Capacidadde 3 Cuartos Congratulaciones per su buena compra gasoline: Sin plomo, regular Su nuevo producto Craftsman® estA dise6ado SAE 30 y fabricado pare funcionar de mode liable per Aceite(APFSG-SL): (Sobre 40°F) (Capacldad:19 oz.) SAE 5w-30 SAE 10w-30 touches a6os.
  • Page 25 Estos accesodos estaban disponibles cuando se produjo ta cultivadora, Tambi_n est&n disponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio_ Afgunos de estos accesor[os tal vez no se apriquen a su cultivadora, MOTOR BUJ{A 8;LENCIADOR RLTRODEA_RE LATADEQ/_OLINA ACEITEDELMOTOR...
  • Page 26 Su cultivadora nueva ha side montada en la fAbrica, con la excepci6n de aquelias partes que se dejaron sin montar per razones de envio. Para asegurarse que la cultivadora operara en forma segura y adecuada, todas tas partes y los articulos de ferreteria que monte tienen qua estar apre- tados en forma segura°...
  • Page 27 Co_umna de1 Conlunto del mango posoct6n'Ardba" Mango Cables de clerre del mango "_.-%para su_etarla Abrazadera del Cable clerre d_ mango para _N_)_. _-"_ moverla OONEXION DE LA VARILLA DE CAMBIO 1. Inserte el extremo de la vadlFa de cambio que est& m&s alejado de la dobladura, en el agujero del indicador de la palanca de camblo.
  • Page 28 Estos slmbolos pueden apareser sobre su cultivadora en la literature proporcionada con el pro- ducto_ aprenda y comprenda sus significadoso CONOZCA SU CULTIVADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEt_O Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU CULTIVADORA Compare las ilustraciones con su cultivadora pare familiarizarse con la ubicacibn de los diversos controles y ajustes, Guarde este manual pare futura referencia.
  • Page 29 La operaci6n de cualquier cultivadora puede hacer que saiten objetos extraSos dentro de sus ojos, 1oque puede producir dafios graves en _stos. 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 visi6n amplia, para uso sobre los espejuelos o anteojos de seguridad est&ndar.
  • Page 30 GIRO ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR 1, Suelte la barra de control de la impulsi6n, MOTOR Mueva el control de la aceleraci6n ala IMPORTANTE; Tenga mucho cuidado de no posici6n de "LENTO" (SLOW). permitir que entre mugre al motor cuando Ponga el indicador de la patanca de cambio revise o armadaaceite o combustible°...
  • Page 31 IMPORTANTE: Cuando se opere en temperatu- 10 Permita que se caliente el motor por unos res por debajo de 32°F (0°C) use gasoline de cuantos minutos antes de enganchar los brazos. invierno limpla y nueva pare auedar a asegurar un buen arra,nque en clime fno. AMISO;...
  • Page 32 AJUSTE DE LAS RUEDAS PARA EL CULTIVO 1. Ponga bloques debajo del lado derecho de la cultivadora y remueve ta abrazadera de horquille y ia clevija de horquille de le rueda del lado derecho. Mueva la rueda hecta afuera, aproximada- mente 1 pulgeda, haste que el agujero en el cubo de te rueda interior se elinee con el agujero interior en el eje,.
  • Page 33 PROGRAMA MANTENIMIENTO QUE COMPLETE _ _' SERVICIO REGULAR FECHAS DE SERVtCIO Revisar el nivel det aceile del motor Cambiar el aceite del motor 1_1.2 Aceitar los puntos de pivote Inspecctonar el supresor det stlenciador Inspeccionarta rejilla da aire el cartuchodel filtro de Ltmplarlcambiar aire las aletasdel cilindro del...

  • Page 34: Filtro De Aire

    Despu6s de que el aceite se haya drenado _,PRECAUCI6N: Desconecte el atambre de completamente, vuelva a colocar el tap6n la bujia antes de dar mantenimiento (excepto det drenaje del aceite y apri_telo en forma por el ajuste del carburador) pare evitar que el segura.

  • Page 35: Sistema De Enfriamiento

    BUJiA SISTEMA DE ENFRIAMIENTO Su motor se enfr[a con aire. Para obtener el Camb}e las bujlas al comienzo de cada rendimiento det motor adecuado y larga temporada de cultivo, o despu_s de 50 horas de uso, 1oque suceda primero. Et tipo de buj[a duraci6n mantenga su motor limpio, , Limpie [a rejilia de aire frecuentemente y la abertura aparece en las...
  • Page 36 CUIDADO DE LAS LLANTAS Protecot6nde Iacorrea _PRECAUCI6N: Cuando monte tas llantas, a menos que los talones est6n esentados, st :./-_z_.f He×agonat se inflan demasiado se puede productr una "_. y arandeta explosiSn. "t_ (Ublcadas • Mantenga 20 libras de presi6n en las Ilantaso \\ detrasde la _Tuerca Si la presi6n de las IIantas no es la misma, la...
  • Page 37 CAMBIO DE BRAZOS • Para que esta m&quina pueda mantener un rendimiento excelente en et labrado, so _PRECAUCI6N: Los brazos son afilados deben revisar los brazos para verificar si Use guantes u otra protecci6n cuando maneje est_.n afilados, desgastados o doblados, los brazos, especiaimente los que so encuentran al lado Si hay un brazo muy desgastado su cuttivadora...
  • Page 38 MOTOR Cable del torntllo de sujeci6n Et mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemplazo de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control CabEede la de ta emisi6n, los cuales seen hechos al costo del ctiente, pueden ser reatizados pot cualquier individuo o establecimiento de reparaci6n de motor.
  • Page 39 AVISO: El estabitizador de combustible es una inmediatamente prepare su cuttivadora para e! almacenamiento at final de la temporada o si la alternativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas o m&s. la formaci6n de dep6sitos de goma en el com- _,PRECAUCl6N: Nunca almacene la cuttiva-...
  • Page 40 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual a menos que est6 dirtgido 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. Vea "PARA ARRANCAR EL MOTOR"...

  • Page 41: Identificacion De Problemas

    IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dtrigido a un centro de servic|o Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Falta de fuerza 10oRejilla de aire del motor sucia. 10, Limpie la rejilla de aire de1 motor, 11 oSitenciador sucio/taponado.
  • Page 42 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297031 HANDLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 189482 Throttle, Control STD541437 Nut. Crownleck 3/8-16 141406 Grip, Handle 19131611 Washer t3/32 x 1 x 11Ga 110673X Grommet, Handle 109228X Lever, Lock, Handie 127254)( Bar, Drive Control Assembly 150628 Handle, Assembte 6712J...
  • Page 43 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297031 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8 165501X615 Guard, Belt STD54t037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 132801 Beft, V 170127 Shield, inner Belt Guard I04679X Pulley, Idier 164329 Pin Spiral Flared 12000032 Ring, Klip 110111X Lever, Shift...
  • Page 44 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297031 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 102t90X Tire 73970500 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5116-1B 183122X624 Rim 102332X Bracket, Retnfomement 795R Tire Valve 102!73X CounterWeight, R,H, STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/5 ..Engine, (See Breakdown) Briggs Model No- 120202-3780-B1 STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8_16...
  • Page 45 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297031 TRANSMISSION tral_smiss{on_Ig PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Ground Shaft Assembly 168554 Transml_sslon Assembly (Includes 150737 Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive R H Key Nos, 2-52) 143008 Spacer 070 x 1.00 x 1.150 188482 Gearcase, LH. w/Bearing 106368X Sprocket and Gear Assembty (Includes Key No 4)
  • Page 46 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297031 TINE SHIELD 019_ lin___h!elcL_3_Ljn PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Lock Hex Fig 5/16-15 Unc 102701X Grip 1614t5X615 Shield, Side, Outer L.H. 8TD54t037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 102156X Stake, Depth 12000035 Ring, Klip 74930632...

  • Page 47: Tine Assembly

    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297031 TINE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 4459J TiRe, Outer, L.H 132728 Assembly, Hub and PIate, RH. 132673 6555J Tine, Inner, R,H. Pin, Shear 6564J 73540600 Nut Crowniock 3/8-24 TiRe, Inner, LH. 3146R Cilp, Hairptn 132727 Assembly, Hub and Plate, L Ho 74610616...
  • Page 48 157984 Decal, Ttne, Shield, Counter Rotating Tines 120075X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 163094 Decal, Tfne Depth Slake 162215 Decal, Tfne, Shield, Warning Dom 411816 Decal, Rewind 409139 Decal, Craftsman IC 409140 Decal, intek 411327 Decal, instruction 413807 Manual, Owner's (Eng/Span)
  • Page 49 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297031 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRA'I-I'ON - . MODEL NUMBER 120202-3780-B1 OR MODEL NUMBER 120202-0417-E1 552 0 24 O 718 O 11330 REPAIR MANUAL t I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINEt...
  • Page 50 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 91'7.297031 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120202-3780-Bt OR MODEL NUMBER 120202-0417-E1 t633® 692 | ,°,,oo0_ °°_ _76@ _J276_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 773 _ FgSil 2 ,1_ lo4 127_3 633@ 633A(_' 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1022_o °...
  • Page 51 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297031 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120202-3780-B1 OR MODEL NUMBER 120202-0417-E1 265 _ 836',e !!!1 ,oo_, o ,o 334 _ 209_> 209A 592 ® 60 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 993 O o...
  • Page 52 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297031 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120202-3780-B1 OR MODEL NUMBER 120202-0417-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699510 Cytinder Assembly 691739 GI Plug-Welch 299819s • SeaFOil (Magneto Side) 691181 Valve-Throttle 699486 Head-Cylinder 398187 Float-Carburetor 698210 Gasket-Cylinder Head...
  • Page 53 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297031 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120202-3780-B1 OR MODEL NUMBER 120202-0417-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 499924 Cover-Rocker 692346 Bushing-Governor Crank 1023 790287 Rod-Push 691112 Bolt (Governor Control 1026 691230 Arm-Rocker Lever) 1029 691343 Guide-Push 690800...
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