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Owner's Manual
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FRONT TINE TIL LER
5.0 HP
24 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
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917.291481
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• Espahol, 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.
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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- 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 Manintenance........1 1 Warranty..........2 Serviceand Adjustments.....14 SafetyRules .......... 2 Storage..........16 ProductSpecifications......4 Troubleshooting ........1 7 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....... 5 IllustratedParts List......3 6 Operation..........7 Sears Service......B ack Cover MaintenanceSchedule......11 LIMITEDONEYEAR WARRANTYON CRAFTSMANTILLER Forone (1) year from date of purchase,when this CraftsmanTiller is maintained, lubricated,andtuned up accordingto the operatingand maintenanceinstructionsin the owner's manual,Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.
- Page 3 • Use extension cords and receptacles • Do not overload the machine capacity as specified by the manufacturer for all by attempting to till too deep at too fast units with electric drive motors or elec- a rate. tric starting motors.
- Page 4 (Gap: .030") RC12YC 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.
- 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 MAINTENANCE...
- Page 6 Yournew tiller has been assembledat the factory with the exceptionof those parts left unassembledfor shipping purposes. Toensure safe and proper operationof your tiller all parts and hardwareyou assemblemust be tightenedsecurely. Usethe correct tools as necessaryto insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED Tine ASSEMBLY Control...
- Page 7 KNOW YOUR TILLER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the locations of var- ious controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. FNRA O -,=I I rlLLING FORWARD NEUTRAL...
- Page 8 The operationof any tiller can result in foreign objectsthrown into the eyes, which can result in severeeye damage. Alwayswearsafety glassesor eye shields beforestarting your tiller and while tilling. We recommendstandard safety glassesor a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. WHEELS HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls before...
- Page 9 Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then TO START ENGINE re-level. _CAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF" With engine level, refill to point of over- position when starting engine. flowing if necessary. Replace oil filler 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.
- Page 11 XZ/J/ MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES SERVICE DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil I_'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 high ambient temperatures.
- Page 12 Refill engine with oil. See "FILL _ILCAUTION: Disconnect spark plug 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...
- Page 13 COOLING SYSTEM SPARK PLUG Your engine is air cooled. For proper 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 14 MID-WIDTH TILLING - 22" PATH _CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where • Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to holes cannot come into contact with plug. "C" in tine shaft. TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT Factory assembly...
- Page 15 FINAL CHECK "ON" POSITION TO REPLACE V-BELT With tine control "ON" (held down to Replace V-belt if it has stretched consid- handle) push down on handle to raise erably or if it has cracks or frayed edges. tines off the ground. Belt guard must be removed to ser- vice belt.
- 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 not be used for 30 days or more. fuel gum deposits during storage.
- 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. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in the Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
- Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine 1. Low oil level/dirty oil. Check oil level/change oil. overheats Dirty engine air screen. Clean engine air screen. Dirty engine. Clean cylinder fins, airscreen, muffler area.
- Page 19 Programa De Mantenimiento ....... GARANTfA LIMITADA DE UNO ANO PARA LA CULTIVADORA CRAFTSMAN Por un (1) aSo, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Cultivadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segen las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears reparara, gratis, todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
- Page 20 OPERACION • 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. • Nunca opere la cultivadora sin buena visibili- • Tenga mucho cuidado cuando opere o cruce dad o luz.
- Page 21 3 Cuartos Capacidad de Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Gasolina: Sin plomo, Regular Su nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado Aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F) y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por (Capacidad: 20 oz.) SAE 5W-30 (Debajo 32°F) muchos aSos.
- Page 22 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la cultivadora. Tambien est_m disponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su cultivadora. MOTOR BUJIA SILENCIADOR FILTRO DE AIRE LATA DE GASOLINA ACEITE DEL MOTOR...
- Page 23 Su cultivadora nueva ha sido montada en la f_tbrica, con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio. Para asegurarse que la cultivadora operar_t en forma segura y adecuada, todas las partes y los arficulos de ferreteHa que monte tienen que estar apre- tados en forma segura.
- 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 extrafios dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir dafios 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 Con el motor nivelado, vuelva a Ilenarlo PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR hasta el punto de derramarse, si es necesa- _PRECAUCI6N: 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 • Va a descrubrir que el labrado se facilita si deja una ilia sin labrar entre las pasadas. Use su(s) correa(s), las poleas y el control de Entonces vuelva de nuevo entre las filas de los brazos antes de empezar a labrar. cultivo.
- Page 28 PROGRAMA MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS DE MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE HAS DE SERVICIO SERVICIO REGULAR Revisar el nivel del aceite del motor Cambiar el aceite del motor 1_'2 Aceitar los puntos de pivote Inspeccionar el supresor del silenciador Inspeccionar la rejilla de aire Limpiar/cambiar el cartucho del filtro de aire...
- Page 29 Despues de que el aceite se haya drenado ,_PRECAUCl0N: Desconecte el alambre de completamente, vuelva a colocar el tap6n la bujfa 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 BUJ|A Aletas del cilindor Gamble las bujias al comienzo de cada temporada de cultivo, o despues de 50 horas Silenciador de uso, Io que suceda primero. El tipo de bujia y la abertura aparece en las "ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO" en ventilador la p_tgina 21 de este manual.
- Page 31 CULTIVO/LABRADO ESTRECHO - PASO DE Si los brazos no rotan, el alambre interior del cable de control ester demasiado suelto. 12-3/4" 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 ester partida o si los bordes de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control est_m desgastados. de la emisi6n, los cuales sean hechos al costo La protecci6n de la correa tiene que del cliente, pueden ser realizados por cualquier...
- 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- _PRECAUCI6N: Nunca almacene la cultiva-...
- Page 34 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. CORRECCION CAUSA PROBLEMA No arranca 1. Sin combustible. 1. Llene el estanque de combustible. 2. Motor sin la"ESTRANGU- 2. Vea"PARA ARRANCAR MOTOR"...
- Page 35 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION El motor se 1. Revise el nivel del aceite/cambie 1. Nivel del aceite bajo/aceite calienta dem sucio.
- Page 36 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.291481 HANDLES ..:_.TD PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 137118 Panel, Control 12000027 Ring, Clip 9266R Grip, Handle 12000059 Retainer, Ring 98000129 Bolt 5/16-18 x 2-1/2 Nut, Flange 72010520 STD533107 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 73970500 Locknut, Flange 5/16-18 unc 181476...
- Page 37 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.291481 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 151223 Sheave, Transmisison Sheave, Engine 86777 Screw, Tap Hex Head 12000036 Ring, Klip 74610812 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-20 x 3/4 STD541237...
- Page 38 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.291481 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY wheel_d.stake_2 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 9194R Pin, Clevis 5388J Spring, Stake 74760520 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 121117X Bolt, Shoulder Wheel STD523107 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 9188R Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 Ga.
- Page 39 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.291481 TINE ASSEMBLY tine_ipb_3 KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156926 156925 Tine, Outer, L.H. Tine, Outer, R.H. 3146R 4929H Pin, Clevis Retainer, Spring Zinc 156924 Tine, Inner, R.H. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. 156923 Tine, Inner, L.H.
- Page 40 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.291481 TRANSMISSION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74760524 9173R Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Gr. 2 Spacer, Split STD523732 Bolt, Fin, Hex 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 73970500 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 uric STD541437 Locknut, w/washer 3/8-16...
- Page 41 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.291481 DECALS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 186015 Decal, Logo 166215 Decal, Belt Guard Tine Shield HP 137539 Decal, Cntrl Pnl Inst. 120431X Decal, Hand Placement 176783 Decal, Engine Oper. 120075X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 167156 Decal, Engine B&S Intek 171078...
- Page 42 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.291481 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 126302,TYPE NO. 0206-E1 552 0 306 I_ 307 _P' 15AQ 22_p' 11330 REPAIR MANUAL I I _o_, LABEL K'TI_,6...
- Page 43 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.291481 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 126302,TYPE NO. 0206-E1 1341 _ 633A 127_ _o0 276_) 1171 276 _) 95 _;;_ 51 _') 97, C,°°O°ETO° O,=KET=ET 633AQ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 137 O 633AQ 104"_ 127_ 633_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 207 _...
- Page 44 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.291481 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 126302,TYPE NO. 0206-E1 2o9j 773 _ 668_ 188_ 6161615 613T 190 _'...
- Page 45 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.291481 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 126302,TYPE NO. 0206-E1 65'_ 58 (____ 1211 O 456 _ 1210 I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I OO5 1070 1095 VALVE GASKET 1022...
- Page 46 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.291481 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 126302,TYPE NO. 0206-E1 PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699220 Screw (Fuel Tank) 699510 Cylinder Assembly 694543 Adjuster-Rocker 299819 -Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691278 Spring-Governor 699486 Head-Cylinder 209A 692571 Spring-Governor 698210 ,+Gasket-Cylinder Head 693578...
- Page 47 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.291481 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 126302,TYPE NO. 0206-E1 DESCRIPTION 692044 ,+Seal-Valve 691893 •Gasket-Exhaust 699481 Screw (Rocker Cover) (Bottom) 914A 692557 Screw (Rocker Cover) (Top) 914B 697551 Screw (Rocker Cover) (Center) 694261 Cap-Fuel Tank 692584 Cover-Air Cleaner 690370...
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