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Craftsman 917.292481 Owner's Manual

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ICRAFTSMAN°I
FRONT TINE TILLER
5.5 HP
24 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.292481
I_
This product
has a low emission
engine
which
operates
_L_L_JI_ differently
from previously
built engines.
Before you start the
engine,
read and understand
this Owner's
Manual.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 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. CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 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. Warranty service...
  • Page 3 • Do not overload the machine capacity • Use extension cords and receptacles by attempting to till too deep at too fast as specified by the manufacturer for all a rate. units with electric drive motors • Never operate the machine at high electric starting motors.
  • Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline 3 Qts • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- Capacity: Unleaded ing, caring for and using your tiller. Regular • Follow the instructions under the OiI(API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 "Customer Responsibilities"...
  • Page 5 Your new tiller has been assembled at the Front factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation your tiller all parts and hardware assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary insure proper tightness.
  • Page 6 UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY HANDLE 1. Loosen nut "A". Insert stake support between engine _CAUTION: Be careful of exposed bracket halves with stake spring staples when handling or disposing of down. cartoning material. Bolt stake support to engine brackets IMPORTANT: When unpacking and with bolts, lock washers and nuts.
  • Page 7 KNOWYOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. TIliNG FORWARQ t4EUTRAL REVERSE CAUTIOM E.NGINE ENGINE...
  • 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.
  • Page 9 4. Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then TO START ENGINE re-level. ACAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF" 5. With engine level, refill to point of position when starting engine. overflowing if necessary. Replace When starting engine for the first time or if filler 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 Then go back between tilled rows control before you actually begin tilling. There are two reasons for doing this. •...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Io 1 1.o 1.o 1 FILL IN DATES I, O'1 1 1 1 SERVICE DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE o/ l/ Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil _1,2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester/Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Rep]ace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug...
  • Page 12 _l, CAUTION:Disconnect spark plug wire Refill engine with oil. See "FILL before performing any maintenance ENGINE WITH OIL" in the Operation (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove Drain fuel from tank before tipping...

  • Page 13: Cleaning

    Cylil Fins Spark plug type and gap setting Muffler shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" Blower on page 4 of this manual. TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and will not require lubrication unless serviced. CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot.
  • Page 14 NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING NOTE: If "ON" position check required 12-3/4" PATH adjustment, recheck "OFF' position • Remove outer tines. adjustment to insure tines do not rotate when control is "OFP (up). Tine Control "OFP Position Inner "lqnes Onl NOTE: When reassembling outer tines, "FineControl Cable be sure right tine assembly...
  • Page 15 CHECK TINE OPERATION ENGINE See "TINE OPERATION CHECK" Maintenance, repair, or replacement this section of manual. the emission control devices and sys- Replace belt guard tems, which are being done at the Belt Guide customers expense, may be performed any non-road engine repair establish- ment or individual.
  • 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 dudng storage. A_CAUTION: Never store the tiller with stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or...
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in the Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before...
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine 1. Low oil leveVdirty oil. 1. Check oil level/change oil. overheats 2_ Dirty engine air screen. 2. Clean engine air screen. Dirty engine. 3.
  • Page 19 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE UNO AI_O PARA LA CULTIVADORA CRAFTSMAN Por un (1) a5o, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Cultivadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine seg0n 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.
  • Page 20 OPERACION • Use solamente accesorios y aditamentos para la cultivadora aprobados por el • No ponga ni las manos ni los pies coma o fabricante. debajo de las piezas rotatorias. • Nunca opere la cultivadopa sin buena • Tenga mucho cuidado cuando opere o visibilidad o luz.
  • Page 21 ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO RESPONSABILIDADES DEL CLIENTE • Lea y observe las reglas de seguridad. Capacidad de 3 Cuartos • Siga un pmgrama regular de mantenimiento, Gasolina: Sinplomo, R egular cuidado y uso de su cultivadora. SAE30 Aceite (API-SF-SJ): (Sobre32°F) • Siga las instrucciones descritas en las (Capacidad: 2 0 oz.) SAE5W-30(Debajo 32°F) secciones =Mantenimiento"...
  • Page 22 Su cultivadora nueva ha sido montada en la ParteDelantera fdbdca, con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envfo. Para asegurarse que la cultivadora operar_ en forma segura y adecuada, todas las partes y los artfculos de ferreteda que monte tienen que estar apretados en forma segura.
  • Page 23 DESEMPAQUE DE LA CAJA DE INSTALACI(_N DEL CONJUNTO DE LA CARTON E INSTALACI6N DEL MANGO ESTACA DE PROFUNDIDAD _,PRECAUCl6N: Tenga cuidado con las 1. Afloje la tuercas "A". grapas expuestas cuando maneje o deseche Inserte el soporte de la estaca entre [as 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 ubicacibn de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos sfmbolos pueden apareaer sobre su cultivadora en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 25 dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir dafios graves en _stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguddad o protecciones para los ojos antes de hacer arrancar su La operaci6n de cualquier cultivadora puede hacer que salten objetos extrafios cultivadora o mientras este labrando con 611a. Recomendamos el uso de la m&scara de seguridad de visi6n amplia, para uso sobre los espejuelos o anteojos de seguridad estdndar.
  • Page 26 Llene el motor con aceite hasta el punto de PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR derramarse. Para vedficar la capacidad _I_PRECAUCl6N: Mantenga la barra de aproximada yea "ESPECIFICACIONES control de la impulsi6n en la posici6n DEL PRODUCTO" de este manual. =DESENGANCHADO" cuando haga arrancar Incline la cultivadora hacia atrds en sus el motor.
  • Page 27 RODAJE DE SU CULTIVADORA vides y el cdsped alto para evitar que se Use su(s) correa(s), las poleas y el control de envuelvan alrededor del eje de los brazos y los brazos antes de empezar a labrar. retarden su operaci6n para el labrado. •...
  • Page 28 PROGRAMA MANTENIMIENTO YL I2A I LLENE LAS FECHAS DE MEDIDA 7o%.°/o.O/ o . o .v ,o ,o SERVICIO REGULAR QUE COMPLETE A'_/_ Revisar el nivel del aceite del motor Cambiar el aceite del motor Aceitar los puntos de pivote Inspeccionar el supresor del silenciador Inspeccionar la rejilla de aire Limpiar/cambiar el cartucho del flltro de aire...
  • Page 29 APRECAUCI6N: Desconecte el alambre de Despu6s de que el aceite se haya drenado la bujfa antes de dar mantenimiento (excepto completamente, vuelva a colocar el tap6n por el ajuste del carburador) para evitar que el del drenaje del aceite y apri_teio en forma motor arranque pot accidente.
  • Page 30 BUJIA Aletas del cilindor Cambie las buj|as al comienzo de cada Silenciador temporada de cultivo, o despu_s de 50 horas de uso, Io que suceda primero. El tipo de bujfa y la abertura apareca en las "ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO" en la p_gina 21 de este manual.
  • Page 31 CULTIVO/LABRADO ESTRECHO - PASO Lentamente, tire el mango del arrancador DE 12-3/4" de culateo mientras se observan los brazos. Los brazos deben rotar hacia • Remueva los brazos exteriores. adelante. Si los brazos no rotan, el alambre interior del cable de control estd demasiado suelto. Suelte la abrazadera del cable y empuje el 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 esUrado El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el considerablemente o si estd partida o si los reemplazo de cualquier dispositivos o bordes estdn desgastados. sistemas del control de la emisi6n, los cuales 1.
  • Page 33 Inmediatamente prepare su cultivadora para AVISO: El estabilizador de combustible es una el aImacenamiento al final de la tamporada o altemativa aceptable para reducir a un mfnimo si la unidad no se va a usar per 30 dfas o la formaci6n de dep6sitos de goma en el m&s.
  • Page 34 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigldo a un centro de servlcio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI(_N No arranca 1. Sin combustible. 1. Llene el estanque de combustible. 2. Motor sin la "ESTRANGU- 2.
  • Page 35 IDENTIFICACI(_N DE PROBLEMAS: Veala secci6naproplada en el manual a menosqueestddirigido a un centrode servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION El motorse 1. Nivel del aceite bajo/aceite 1. Revise el nivel del aceite/cambie calientadem sucio. el aceite. asiado 2. Reiilla de aire del motor sucia, 2.
  • Page 36 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.292481 HANDLES KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 137118 Panel, Control 12000027 Ring, Clip 9266R Grip,Handle 12000059 Retainer, Ring 98000129 72010520 Bolt 5/16-18 x 2-1/2 Nut, Flange STD533107 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 73970500 Locknut,Flange 5/16-18 UNC 181478 Assembly, Panel and Tube 152094...
  • Page 37 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.292481 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 2323O5O6 Screw Set 5/15-18 x 3/8 Patch 12000028 Ring, Retainer 130812 Sheave, Engine 151223 Sheave, Tmnsmisison 86777 Screw, Tap Hex Head 12000036 Ring, Klip 74610812 Bolt, Hex Head 112-20 x 3/4 STD541237 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 1749O440...
  • Page 38 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292481 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY 19 20/_" KEY 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 S'ID523107 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 9188R Wheel STD541031...
  • Page 39 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.292481 TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156926 13ne, Outer, R.H. 156925 Tine, Outer, L.H. 3146R 4929H Pin, Clevis Retainer, Spring Zinc 156924 "line, Inner, R.H. NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven in U.S. 156923 Tine, Inner, L.H.
  • Page 40 TRANSMISSION KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Gr. 2 73970500 Nut, LockHex Flange STD523732 Bolt, Fin, Hex 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 5/16-18UNC STD651037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 19091412 Washer 9./32 x 7/8 x 12 Ga. STD541437 Locknut, w/washer 3/8o16 19092016...
  • Page 41 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292481 DECALS KEY PART DESCRIPTION 166214 Decal, Logo 166215 Decal, Belt Guard"line Shield HP 137539 Decal, Cntd Phi Inst. 120431X Decal, Hand Placement 176783 Decal, Engine Oper. 120075X Decal, Warning, RotatingTines 167156 Decal, Engine B&S Intek 171078 Decal, Rewind Intek 162215...
  • Page 42 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292481 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATFON - MODEL NUMBER 126402, TYPE NO. 0206-E1 _1!34 1029 _ 361_ 15AQ 22_p' "k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INST_UC_O. MANUALf_...
  • Page 43 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.292481 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 126402, TYPE NO. 0206-E1 692 II ,o.0 !,3,ll_ l 276(_ !1171 276 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 276_ 137 0 163% 633A _ L>" 633 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 127_ 633_ 633A_...
  • Page 44 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292481 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 126402, TYPE NO. 0206-E1 2o9_, 2o0A_ 2221 427® 271 ._ _'_ 621 q_ 832_ 100 _P 07,,...
  • Page 45 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292481 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 126402, TYPE NO. 0206-E1 592 _) 60_; 1211 O 689 €'_ 456 _ 1210_ I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 363_, 1005 1070 305 e" 1095 VALVE GASKET...
  • Page 46 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292481 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 126402, TYPE NO. 0206-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Shaft-Throttle 693811 Cylinder Assembly 690024 Kit-ld{e Speed 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 398165 1_ Pin-Float Hinge 693643 Head-Cylinder 691242 Valve-Choke 695166 -+ Gasket-Cylinder...
  • Page 47 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292481 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 126402, TYPE NO. 0206-E1 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 491055...
  • Page 48 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME Any_, dayorniff_ (1-8004694663) (U.S.A. and Canada Www.sealrs.ca For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Any_me, d ayor nioJm ( U.SA only) www.._eQr_oom...

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