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Craftsman 917.294482 Owner's Manual

Rear tine tiller with counter rotating tines 6.5 hp 17 inch tine width
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ICRRFTSMRWI
REAR TINE TILLER WITH
COUNTER ROTATING TINES
6.5 HP
17 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.294482
• Espahol, 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.
Visit our Craftsman 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 • 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 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 In the state of California the above is PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS required by law (Section 4442 of the Gasoline 3 Quarts California Public Resources Code). Other Capacity: Unleaded Regular states may have similar laws. Federal SAE 30 laws apply on federal lands. A spark ar- Oil (API-SF-SJ): rester for the muffler is available through (Capacity: 19 oz.)
  • 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 FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER TILLER PERFORMANCE FUR_ENER...
  • 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 proper tightness.
  • Page 7 Handle Column Tighten handle Cables _lock lever to hold Cable Clip Loosen Handle Lock handles14 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 4.
  • Page 8 These symbols may appearon yourTiller or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir 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 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 1. Release the drive control bar. IMPORTANT: Be very careful not to allow 2. Move throttle control to "SLOW" posi- dirt to enter the engine when checking or tion. adding oil or fuel. Use clean oil and fuel 3.
  • Page 11 See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can Service and Adjustments section of this manual. attract moisture which leads to separa- tion and formation of acids during storage. NOTE: If engine does not start, see trou- Acidic gas can damage the fuel system bleshooting points.
  • Page 12 ADJUST WHEELS CULTIVATING 1. Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from right hand wheel. 2. Move wheel outward approximately inch until hole in inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle. 3.
  • Page 13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE /_?_? SERVICE DATES Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 1_1,2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (loz,)
  • Page 14 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, spilled oil, or fuel.
  • Page 15 MUFFLER __--------- Cover Knob Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do 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 is equipped with a spark arrester screen as- Precleaner _,.
  • Page 16 TIRE CARE Guard • Hex _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. •...
  • Page 17 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 handling bending, particularly the tines which tines. are next to the transmission. If the gap A badly worn tine causes your tiller to between the tines exceeds 3-1/2 inches...
  • Page 18 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ENGINE The carburetor has been preset at the Maintenance, repair, or replacement of factory and adjustment should not be the emission control devices and systems, necessary. However, engine performance which are being done at the customers ex- can be affected by differences in fuel, tem- pense, may be performed by any non-road...
  • 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 of not be used for 30 days or more. fuel gum deposits during storage. Add _CAUTION: Never store the tiller with stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor-...
  • 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. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. the Operation section. 3.
  • Page 21 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. Dirty engine air screen. 2. Clean engine air screen. 3. Dirty engine. 3.
  • Page 22 Mantenimiento ..........GARANTIA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA CULTIVADORA CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Cultivadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y aline segSn las instrucciones para ta operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears repararA, gratis, todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 23 MANTENIMIENTO Y ALMACENAMIEN- • Despu_s de pegarle a un objeto extra5o, pare el motor, remueva el atambre de la bujfa, inspeccione la cultivadora cuidadosa- • Mantenga los accesorios y aditamentos de mente, para verificar si hay da_os, y repare la mAquina en buenas condiciones para el el da_o antes de volver a arrancar y operar la funcionamiento.
  • Page 24 3apacidad de 3 Cuartos Congratulaciones por su buena compra. asolina: Sin plomo, regular Su nuevo producto Craftsman® est#, diseSado a, c eite(API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Sobre 40°F) y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por [Capacidad: 19 oz.) SAE 5w-30 SAE 10w-30 muchos aSos.
  • Page 25 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la cultivadora. Tambi6n est#,n disponibles en la mayorfa de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su cultivadora. MOTOR BU3JA SILENCIADOR FILTRO DE AIRE LATA DE GASOMNA ACEITE DEL MOTOR...
  • Page 26 Su cultivadora nueva ha side montada en la f&brica, con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar per razones de envio. Para asegurarse que la cultivadora operar& en forma segura y adecuada, todas las partes y los arficulos de ferreter[a que monte tienen que estar apre- tados en forma segura.
  • Page 27 Conjunto del mango Columna del posoci6n "Arriba" Mango Apriete la palanca Cables de cierre del mango para sujetarla Abrazadera del Suelte la palanca de Cable cierre del mango para moverla CONEXION DE LA VARILLA DE CAMBIO 1. Inserte el extreme de la varilla de cambio que est#, mAs alejado de la dobladura, en el agujero del indicador de la patanca de cambio.
  • Page 28 Estos s{mbolos 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 DUEI_IO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU CULTIVADORA Compare las ilustraciones con su cultivadora para familiarizarse con la ubicacibn de los diversos controles y ajustes.
  • Page 29 La operaci6n de cualquier cultivadora puede hacer que salten objetos extraiSos dentro de sus ojos, 1oque puede producir daSos graves en 6stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos antes de hacer arrancar su culti- vadora o mientras est6 labrando con 611a. Recomendamos el uso de la mascara de seguridad de visi6n amplia, para uso sobre los espejuelos o anteojos de seguridad estAnda£...
  • Page 30 GIRO ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR MOTOR Suelte la barra de control de la impulsi6n. Mueva el control de la aceleraci6n 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 aSada 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 minutes antes de enganchar los invierno limpia y nueva para auedar a asegurar brazes. un buen arranque en clima fifo. AVlSO: A mucha altura (sobre 3000 pies) o PRECAUCION: 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 lade 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 LLENE LAS FECHAS DE MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE FECHAS DE SERVICIO SERVICtO REGULAR o7 o7 Revisar el nivel del aceite del motor Cambiar el aceite del motor 11_'2 Aceitar los puntos de pivote lnspeccionar el supresor del silenciador lnspeccionar la rejilla de aire Limpiar/cambiar el cartucho...
  • Page 34 Despu6s de que el aceite se haya drenado _HI, P RECAUClON: Desconecte el alambre de compietamente, vuelva a colocar et tap6n la bujfa antes de dar mantenimiento (excepto del drenaje del aceite y apri6telo en forma por el ajuste del carburador) para evitar que el segura.
  • Page 35 SILENClADOR Tornillo de la base No opere la cultivadora sin el silenciador. No Cubierta manipulee el sistema de escape. Los silenciadores o los amortiguadores de chispas daiSados pueden crear un peligro de incendio. Inspecci6nelos peri6dicamente y cAmbielos si Aletas del es necesario.
  • Page 36 CUIDADO DE LAS LLANTAS Protecci6n de la correa _[_PRECAUCI(_N: Cuando monte las llantas, a menos que los talones est_n asentados, si Hexagonal se inflan demasiado se puede producir una y arandela explosi6n. (Ubicadas • Mantenga 20 libras de presi6n en las Ilantas. detras de la Ilanta) 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 AI_PRECAUCION: LOSbrazos son afilados. deben revisar los brazos para verificar si Use guantes u otra protecci6n cuando maneje est&n afilados, desgastados o doblados, los brazes.
  • Page 38 MOTOR Cable del tornillode sujeci6n El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemplazo Cable de la de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control de la emisi6n, los cuates sean hechos al costo Aceleraci6n_ del cliente, pueden ser realizados por cualquier individuo o establecimiento de reparaci6n de motor.
  • Page 39 AVISO: El estabilizador de combustible es una Inmediatamente prepare su cultivadora para el atmacenamiento al final de la temporada o si la altemativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo unidad no se va a usar per 30 dias o m&s. la formaci6n de dep6sitos de goma en et com- bustible durante el periodo de almacenamiento.
  • Page 40 IDENTIFICACI(_N DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccidn apropiada en el manual a menos que estd dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. CORRECCI()N PROBLEMA CAUSA No arranca Sin combustible. 1. Llene el estanque de combustible. Motor sin la "ESTRANGU- 2. Vea "PARA ARRANCAR MOTOR"...
  • Page 41 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual a menos que estd 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 917.294482 HANDLES _ 9_ & PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180634 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Throttle, Control 141406 19131611 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga. Grip, Handle 110673X Grommet, Handle 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle 127254X 150258 Handle, Assemble Bar, Drive Control Assembly...
  • Page 43 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294482 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73510500 Nut, Keps 5/16-18 126875X Rivet, Drilled STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8 4497H Retainer, Spring STD541037 Nut, He)( 3/8-16 165501X558 Guard, Belt 170127 Shield, Inner Belt Guard 132801 Belt, V 164329...
  • Page 44 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294482 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 102190X Tire 73970500 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 183122X624 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement 795R Tire Valve 102173X CounterWeight, R.H. STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) Briggs Model No.
  • Page 45 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294482 TRANSMISSION transmission 19.5b PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180677 Transmission Assembly (Includes 150737 Ground Shaft Assembly Key Nos. 2-52) 143008 Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive R.H. 180627 Gearcase, LH. w/Bearing 106388X Spacer 0.70x 1.00x 1.150 (Includes Key No. 4) 102121X Sprocket and Gear Assembly 161963...
  • Page 46 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294482 TINE SHIELD tine shield 13a KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Lock Hex Fig 5/16-18 Unc 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 917.294482 TINE ASSEMBLY tine ipb 1 KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 4459J Tine, Outer, LH. 132673 Pin, Shear 4460J Tine, Outer, R.H. 132728 Assembly, Hub and Plate, R.H. 6554J Tine, Inner, LH.
  • Page 48 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 Dom 171078 Decal, Rewind 167156 Decal, Craftsman IC 166138 Decal, lntek 188538 Manual, Owner's (Eng/Span)
  • Page 49 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294482 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120302-0213-E1 1034 15A@ [13_o RE_A,R MANUAq...
  • Page 50 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294482 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120302-0213-E1 692 Q 276_ .7.J 276 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633Ao 633_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 276_ 633_ 633AO 358 ENGINE GASKET SET...
  • Page 51 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294482 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120302-0213-E1 209_ 209A_ 663_ 773 @_ 271 _ 668_ 613 _...
  • Page 52 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294482 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120302-0213-E1 I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I I OO5 305_ 1095 VALVE GASKET 993 _ 66651...
  • Page 53 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294482 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120302-0213-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 699510 Cylinder Assembly 696998 • Q Spacer-Carburetor 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 693749 Carburetor 699486 Head-Cylinder 698475 Q Plug-Welch 698210 •+ Gasket-Cylinder Head...
  • Page 54 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294482 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120302-0213-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw (Muffler Guard) 693610 Shield-Cylinder 699203 Screw (Muffler Guard) 699483 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 836A 699632 TerminaI-Sparkplug 699352 Nut (Flywheel) 493880 Seal-Valve 695711 Armature-Magneto 692044 °+...
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