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Owner's Manual
(RRFTIMRN
5.5 HP
24 INCH TINE WIDTH
FRONT TIN
TILLER
Model No.
917.292390
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Espa_ol
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co. Hoffma_ Estates, IL 60179
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website:www.seam,
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- Page 1 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co. Hoffma_ Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.seam, TILLER com_craftsman...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty applies for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Tiller to the nearest Sears ser- vice center/department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this prod- uct is in use in the United States. - Page 3 Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. • Always refer to the operator's guide instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended peri- A,.CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot...
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Page 4: Safety Rules
These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. able at most Sears Retail outlets and Service Centers. repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller. ENGINE s °lu 4°sc TILLER MAINTENANCE... - Page 5 Your new tiller has been assembled factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. ensure safe and proper operation tillre all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tight- heSS.
- Page 6 • Insert plastic cable clip into hole in han- dle column. • Route fine control cable through plastic cable clip on handle column. • Cut away carton. : Cut cable ties securing tiller to skid. Remove tiller from skid by pulling back- wards. Tine Tine Control Cable...
- Page 7 ,= I\l EN_NE FAST SLOW CHOKE Choke Control Institute. DEPTH STAKE - Controls forward speed and the depth at which the tiller will dig. RECOIL STARTER start the engine. OPERATING YOUR of vari- with the prod- _:_",,_ o FUEZ Control "Nnes...
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Page 8: Product Specifications
The depth stake should always be below the wheels for digging. It serves as a brake to slow the tiller's forward motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground. Also, the more the depth stake is lowered into the ground the deeper the tines will dig. -
Page 9: Add Gasoline
• Place throttle control in "FAST" position. • Move choke control to full "CHOKE" position. Grasp recoil starter,handle one hand and grasp tiller handle with other hand. Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). -
Page 10: Operation
• Tilling is digging into, turning over, and breaking up packed soil before planting. Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth. Best tilling depth is 4" to 6". A tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted vegeta- tion. The decomposition of this veg- etable matter enriches the soil. - Page 11 I - Changemoteoftenwhenopera_g underiI heavyloado_in highambient t emperatures. 2 - Settee m_e ofl_m _',t_en opemln9in di_ty of _'_J,ycon_t_ons. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to opera- tor abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual.
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Page 12: Engine Lubrication
Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 50 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before start- ing the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. - Page 13 Cylinder Fins Muffler_ MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically place if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arres_ter screen...
- Page 14 NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING 12-3/4" PATH • Remove outer tines. Inner Tines Only NOTE: When reassembling outer tines, be sure righ t tine assembly (marked "R") and left tine assembly (marked =L') are mounted to correct side of tine shaft. TINE OPERATION CHECK ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire...
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Page 15: To Adjust Carburetor
Be sure belt is positionedon inside grooveof both pulleys,insideall belt guidesand restson idler pulley. CHECKTINE OPERATION • See "TINE OPERATION CHECK" in this section of manual. REPLACE BELT GUARD Belt Guide Engine Idler Pulley ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-... -
Page 16: Storage
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel, Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded. Dirty air cleaner. Water in fuel. Clogged fuel tank. Loose spark plug wire. Bad spark plug or improper gap. Carburetor out of adjust- ment. Hard to start Throttle control not set properly. - Page 18 Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted. Soilballsupor 1. Ground too wet. clumps Enginerunsbut 1. line control is not engaged, tiller won't move 2. V-belt not correctly adjusted. 3. V-belt is off pulley(s). Enginerunsbut 1. Tilling too deep. laborswhentilling 2. Throttle control not properly adjusted.