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Craftsman 917.292493 Owner's Manual

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FRONTTI
TILLE
WITH REVERSE
6.0 HP
26 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.292493
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.
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 you 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 • Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast as specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or elec- a rate. • Never operate the machine at high tric starting motors.
  • Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES = Read and observe the safety rules. iGasoline 3 Quarts = Follow a regular schedule in main- iCapacity: Unleaded Regular taining, caring for and using your tiller. Oil (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 = Follow the instructions under the "Main- (Capacity: 20 oz.) (Above 32°F) tenance"...
  • Page 5 Your new tiller has been assembled at the Front factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To F ,-I 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 tightness.
  • Page 6 INSTALL DEPTH STAKE UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL ASSEMBLY HANDLE 1. Loosen nut "A". • LCAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta- 2. Insert stake support between engine ples when handling or disposing of carton- bracket halves with stake spring down. ing material. 3.
  • 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 location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the prod- uct.
  • Page 8 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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER DEPTH STAKE...
  • Page 9 3. Fill engine with oil to point of over- and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel flowing. For approximate capacity see next season. See Storage Instructions for "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" additional information. Never use engine page 4 of this manual. All oil must meet or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel A.P.I.
  • 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 /S,4 SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES SERVICE DATES AS YOU COMPLETE /_/I_/ REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil _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 1 _Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in highambient temperatures.
  • Page 12 A&CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug Oil Drain wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Plug_ Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove Oil Filter fuel from tank before tipping unit for main- L..J Plug tenance.
  • Page 13 MUFFLER CLEANING Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot. We do not rec- not tamper with exhaust system. Dam- ommend using pressurized water (garden aged mufflers or spark arresters could hose, etc.) to clean your unit unless the create a fire hazard.
  • Page 14 NOTE: When reassemblingouter tines, Cable Clip..._ "Fine Control Cable be sure right tine assembly(marked"R") and left tine assembly(marked"1") are mountedto correct side of tine shaft. TINE OPERATIONCHECK •¢I, W ARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent starting while checking tine operation.
  • Page 15 6. Before installing reverse (outside) Reverse (OUTSIDE) V-Belt Reverse Idler Arm V-belt, turn belt "inside out". Twist so Reverse \% wide, flat surface of belt is to inside. Idler 7. Wrap V-belt around reverse idler Pulley_ pulley and reassemble idler to idler Idler arm.
  • Page 16 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 A_,CAUTION: Never store the tiller with stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor- gasoline in the tank inside a building...
  • Page 17 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" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in the Operation section. 3.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION 1. Low oil level/dirty oil. 1. Check oil level/change oil. Engine overheats 2. Dirty engine air screen. 2. Clean engine air screen. 3. Dirty engine. 3.
  • Page 19: Table Of Contents

    Vea el manual Ingles del due_o ..Back Cover 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 afine segSn las instrucciones...
  • Page 20 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 21: Reglas De Seguridad

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO RESPONSABILIDADES DEL CLIENTE ° Lea y observe las reglas de seguridad. Capacidad de 3 Cuartos ° Siga un programa regular de mantenimiento, Gasolina: Sin plomo, Regular cuidado y uso de su cultivadora. Aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F) °...
  • Page 22: Montaje

    Su cultivadora nueva ha sido montada en la ParteDelantera f&brica, con ta excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar pot razones de en- F- --1 vfo. Para asegurarse que la cultivadora operar& en forma segura y adecuada, todas las partes y los articulos de ferreterfa que monte tienen --I, que estar apretados en forma segura.
  • Page 23 INSTALACION DEL CONJUNTO DE LA DESEMPAQUE DE LA CAJA ESTACA DE PROFUNDIDAD CARTON E INSTALACION DEL MANGO 1. Afioje la tuercas"A". _'_PRECAUCI(_N: Tenga cuidado con Jas Inserte el soporte de la estaca entre las grapas expuestas cuando maneje o deseche mitades del puntal del motor, con el resorte los materiales de la caja de cart6n.
  • Page 24 CONOZCA SU CULTIVADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU 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 proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 25 La operaci6n de cualquier cultivadora puede hacer que salten objetos extraSos dentro de sus ojos, to que puede producir daSos graves en 6stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos antes de hacer arrancar su cultivadora o mientras est6 labrando con 611a.
  • Page 26 EN LA ClUDAD _i, PRECAUCI(_N: Llene el estanque de Desconecte et alambre de la bujfa. combustible hasta dentro de 1/2 pulgada de la Drene el estanque de combustible. parte superior para evitar los derrames y para Transp6rtela en la posici6n derecha hacia permitir que se expanda el combustible.
  • Page 27: Operaci6N

    Si est& forzAndola o si la cultivadora est& vib- AVISO: Si el motor se enciende pero no co- mienza, mueva el control de la estrangulaci6n rando, quiere decir que las ruedas y la estaca al medio. Tire del mango del arrancador de de profundidad no est&n ajustadas en forma retroceso hasta que el motor comience.
  • Page 28 CULTIVO El cultivo quiere decir la destrucci6n de la mala hierba entre las filas para evitar que _stas le roben la nutrici6n y la humedad a las plantas. AI mismo tiempo, si se rompe la capa superior de la costra del sueto, _ste puede retener la humedad.
  • Page 29: Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS DE MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE SU SERVlCIO REGULAR FECHAS DE SERVICIO Revisar el nivel del aceite del motor Cambiar el aceite del motor 1_T2 Aceitar los puntos de pivote lnspeccionar el supresor del silenciador lnspeccionar la rejilla de aire Limpiar/cambiar el car_ucho del filtro de aire Limpiar...
  • Page 30 Remueva el tap6n del dep6sito de relleno _iLPRECAUCION: Desconecte el atambre de de aceite. Tenga cuidado de no permitir la bujia antes de dar mantenimiento (excepto que la mugre entre al motor• por el ajuste del carburador) para evitar que el Vuelva a llenar el motor con aceite.
  • Page 31 Aletas del cilindro BUJ|A Cambie las bujfas al comienzo de cada Caja del temporada de cultivo, o despu6s de 50 horas ventilador de uso, 1oque suceda primero. El tipo de bujia y la abertura aparece en las Silenciador \ "ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO"...
  • Page 32 CULTIVO/LABRADO ESTRECHO - PASO DE Si los brazes no rotan, el alambre interior del cable de control estA demasiado suelto. 12-3/4" Suelte la abrazadera del cable y empuje el ° Remueva los brazes extedores. cable hacia arriba para remover la soltura y vuelva a apretar la abrazadera.
  • Page 33 PARA CAMBIAR LAS CORREAS V Correa v de movimiento hacia adelante (interior) Cambie tas correas V si se han estirado consid- \Polea del motor polea erablemente o si est&n partidas o si los bordes est&n deshilachados. Hay dos (2) correas V - marcha hacia adelante (interior) y marcha Pliea de atr&s (exterior).
  • Page 34: Almacenamiento

    Inmediatamente prepare sucultivadora p arael AVlSO: El estabilizador de combustible es una atmacenamiento al finaldelatemporada o si la altemativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo unidad noseva a usarper30diaso m&s. la formaci6n de dep6sitos de goma en el com- A_I, PRECAUCI(_N: Nunca almacene la cultiva- bustible durante el periodo de almacenamiento.
  • Page 35: Identificaci6N De Problemas

    IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido 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.
  • Page 36 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual a menos que estd dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA CORRECCION El motor se 1. Revise el nivel del aceite/cambie 1. Nivel del aceite bajo/aceite calienta dem sucio.
  • Page 37 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292493 HANDLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180277 Panel, Control 12000059 Retaining Ring Bolt 5/16-18x2-1/2 110632X Grip, Handle 72010520 98000129 Nut, Flange 73970500 Locknut, Flange 5/16-18 Unc STD533107 Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4 152094 Assembly, Handle Column 181476 Assembly, Panel and Tube 181580...
  • Page 38 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292493 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180377 Assembly, Bracket, Belt Guard 12000036 Ring, Klip 9484R Clip, Cable STD541237 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 86777 Screw, Hex Washer Hd. Slotted, 161806 Pulley, Idler 175377...
  • Page 39 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292493 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 9194R Pin, Clevis 5388J Spring, Stake 74760520 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 121117X Bolt, Shoulder STD523107 9188R Wheel Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 STD541031 STD551037 Washer 13/32x13/16x11Ga.
  • Page 40 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292493 TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156934 Tine, Outer, R.H. 156931 Tine, Inner, L.H. 156933 STD624008 Retainer Spring Tine, Outer, L.H. 156932 Tine, Inner, R.H. 4929H Pin, Clevis...
  • Page 41 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292493 TRANSMISSION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Gr. 2 73970500 Nut, Hex Lock 5/16-18 STD523732 Bolt, Fin, Hex 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 19091412 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x12 Gauge STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 19092016 Washer 9/32x1-1/4x16Ga.
  • Page 42 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292493 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 176943 Decal, CntrL Pnl Set 176941 Decal, Belt Grd 166131 Decal, Logo 137653 Decal, Caution, Tine Control 120431X Decal, Hand Placement 176783 Decal, Engine Operation 171078 Decal, Rewind lntek 120075X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 162215 Decal, Tine Shield 167156...
  • Page 43 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292493 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 126402,TYPE NO. 0206-EIC00 35® _38© ss2 0 24 O 15A@ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 11058 OWNER S MANUAL I _;_>_...
  • Page 44 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292493 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER 126402,TYPE NO. 0206-EIC00 633A _ 692 _ 276_ 276_ 977CARBURETO.__ GASKETSET 276© 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT ,63% 276_ 633A G 104_ 127_ 633_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1022_ 868(_...
  • Page 45 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292493 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER 126402, TYPE NO. 0206-E1 COO s62 _ 26,_ 188_ 190_...
  • Page 46 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292493 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER 126402,TYPE NO. 0206-EIC00 65_58 592_ 1211 I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 363_ 1005 305_' 1095 VALVE GASKET 9,3 _ 1022...
  • Page 47 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292493 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 126402,TYPE NO. 0206-EIC00 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 693811 Cylinder Assembly 690024 Shaft-Throttle 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 398185 Kit-Idle Speed 693643 Head-Cylinder 691242 {3 Pin-Float Hinge 695166 ,+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 692567 Valve-Choke...
  • Page 48 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292493 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 126402,TYPE NO. 0206-EIC00 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690345 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 692566 Gear-Idler 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 694258 Retainer 692605 Armature-Magneto 694544 Stud (Rocker Arm) 691061 Screw (Armature Magneto) 693583 Guard-Muffler...
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