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ICRnFTSMnN,
I
REAR TINE TILLER WITH
DUAL ROTATING TINES
7.0 HP
19 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.293493
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 • 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 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline 4 Quarts • Follow a regular schedule in main- Capacity: Unleaded taining, caring for and using your tiller. Regular • Follow the instructions under the "Main- Oil (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Above 40°F) tenance"...
- Page 5 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 6 UNPACKING CARTON _CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta- "UP" Position ples when handling or disposing of carton- ing material. Tighten handle IMPORTANT: When unpacking and as- lock lever to hold sembling tiller, be careful not to stretch or kink cables. 1.
- Page 7 INSERT CABLE CLIP REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the 1. Adjust handle assemby to lowest back of handle column. Push cables position. Be sure lock lever is tightened into clip. securely. 2. Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N" Handle Column (neutral) position.
- Page 8 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. CALtT_ON ENGINE ENGENE FAST SLOW CHOKE...
- 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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HARD TO SHIFT GEARS HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER •...
- Page 10 4. Move throttle control to "FAST" position IMPORTANT: Always lower the drag for deep tilling. stake when using the forward rotating tine drive. IMPORTANT: Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another OUTER SIDE SHIELDS position. The back edges of the outer side shields "Locked"...
- Page 11 TO START ENGINE • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See oil _CAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF" viscosity chart in the Maintenance sec- position when starting engine. tion of this manual). When starting engine for the first time or if •...
- Page 12 TILLING HINTS CULTIVATING _CAUTION: Until you are accustomed Cultivating is destroying the weeds be- to handling your tiller, start actual field tween rows to prevent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the plants. use with throttle in slow position (mid-way At the same time, breaking up the upper between "FAST"...
- Page 13 ADJUST WHEELS FOR OUTER VIEW OF TIRE 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.
- Page 14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE / y yy S E V,OEO TE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 11_2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins...
- Page 15 Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK _I:_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 16 MUFFLER __---_---- Cover Knob Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Dam- aged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically Prlciilrni Cartridge and replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen as- sembly, remove every 50 hours for clean- ing and inspection.
- Page 17 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 pull to one side. Screws •...
- Page 18 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 19 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 perature, altitude or load.
- Page 20 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(_WARNING: Never store the tiller with stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor- age container.
- Page 21 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 22 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM 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 23 ....... 35 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 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 24 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 25 ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO RESPONSABILIDADES DEL CLIENTE • Lea y observe las reglas de seguridad. Capacidad de 4 Cuartos • Siga un programa regular de mantenimiento, gasolina: Sin plomo, regular cuidado y uso de su cultivadora. Aceite(API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Sobre 40°F) •...
- Page 26 Su cultivadora nueva ha sido 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 art[culos de ferreteria que monte tienen que estar apre- tados en forma segura.
- Page 27 DESEMPAQUE DE LA CAJA CARTON unto del mango posoci6n "Arriba" _PRECAUCI(_N: Tenga cuidado con las Apriete la palanca de grapas expuestas cuando maneje o deseche cierre del mango para los materiales de la caja de cart6n. IMPORTANTE: Cuando desempaque y monte Suelte la la cultivadora, tenga cuidado de no estirar o enredar los cables.
- Page 28 INSERCI(_N DE LA ABRAZADERA Abrazadera de Horquilla CABLE lndicador de la • Inserte la abrazadera del cable de plastico de Cambio Varilla de Cambio dentro del agujero en la parte trasera de la columna det mango. Empuje los cables dentro de la abrazadera. Columna del Mango Cables...
- Page 29 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 ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para futura referencia. II/_ A_ENCJOt40 MOTOR...
- Page 30 La operaci6n de cualquier cultivadora puede hacer que salten objetos extrafios den- tro de sus ojos, 1oque puede producir dafios graves en 6stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos antes de hacer arrancar su cultivadora o mientras est6 labrando con _lla.
- Page 31 4. Mueva el control d ela aceleraci6n a la IMPORTANTE: Baje siempre la estaca de ar- posici6n de"R,_,PIDO" (FAST) p araun rastre antes de utilizar el mando de diente de tabrado profundo. rotaci6n hacia adelante. IMPORTANTE: Siempre sueltelabarradecon- DEFENSAS LATERALES EXTERIORES trolde laimpulsi6n antesde mover l a palanca Los bordes trasero de las defensas laterates...
- Page 32 3. Reinstalar lacapadelaceitedemotor y PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR apriete a fondo. _PRECAUCI6N: Mantenga la barra de con- • Paralaoperaci6n e nclimafifo,debecambi- trol de la impulsi6n en ta posici6n "DESENGAN- arseel aceiteparafacilitar e l arranque (vea CHADO" cuando haga arrancar el motor. la"TABLA DEVISCOSIDAD D ELACEITE"...
- Page 33 CONSEJOS PARA LABRAR CULTIVO _PRECAUCI(_N: Antes de acostumbrarse El cultivo quiere decir la destrucci6n de las malezas entre las hileras, para evitar que _stas manejar su cultivadora, empiece el use de _sta le roben la nutrici6n y la humedad alas plantas. en et terreno con la aceleraci6n en la posici6n AI mismo tiempo, si se rompe la capa superior de "lento"...
- Page 34 AJUSTE DE LAS RUEDAS PARA EL VISTA EXTERIOR DE LA LLANTA CULTIVO Ponga bloques debajo del lado derecho de la cultivadora y remueva la abrazadera de horquilla y la clavija de horquilla de la rueda lavija de del lade derecho. Mueva la rueda hacia afuera, aproximada- mente 1 pulgada, hasta que el agujero en el cubo de la rueda interior se atinee con el...
- Page 35 PROGRAMA MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS DE MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE FECHAS DE SERVICIO SERVICtO REGULAR Revisar el nivel del aceite del motor Cambiar el aceite del motor 11_T2 Aceitar los puntos de pivote lnspeccionar el supresor del silenciador lnspeccionar la rejilla de aire Limpiar/cambiar el cartucho del flltro de aire...
- Page 36 Despu6s de que el aceite se haya drenado A[_PRECAUCI(_N:Desconecte el alambre de completamente, 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 37 SILENCIADOR Tornillo de la base No opere la cultivadora sin el silenciador. No Cubierta _. manipulee et sistema de escape. Los silenciad- ores o los amortiguadores de chispas daSados pueden crear un peligro de incendio. Inspec- ci6nelos peri6dicamente y c&mbielos si es Aletas del necesario.
- Page 38 CUIDADO DE LAS LLANTAS Protecci6n de la correa ,_PRECAUCI(_N: Cuando monte las llantas, --Tuerca a menos que los tatones est_n asentados, si Hexagonal se inflan demasiado se puede producir una y arandela explosi6n. (Ubicadas detras de la • Mantenga 20 libras de presi6n en las llantas. Ilanta) Si la presi6n de las Ilantas no es la misma, la cultivadora va a tirar hacia un lado.
- Page 39 CAMBIO DE BRAZOS ° Para que esta mAquina pueda mantener un rendimiento excelente en el labrado, se _PRECAUCI6N: Los brazes 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 40 MOTOR Cable del tornillo El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemplazo de sujeci6n \ de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control Cable de la de la emisi6n, los cuates sean hechos al costo Acelera_,_ del cliente, pueden ser realizados por cualquier individuo o establecimiento de reparaci6n de motor.
- Page 41 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- _ADVERTENClA: Nunca almacene la culti-...
- Page 42 IDENTIFICACI(_N DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual a menos que estd dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI()N No arranca 1. Sin combustible. 1. Llene el estanque de combustible. 2. Motor sin la"ESTRANGU- 2. Vea "PARA ARRANCAR MOTOR"...
- Page 43 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual a menos que estd dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECClON El motor se 1. Revise el nivel del aceite/cambie 1. Nivel del aceite bajo/aceite calienta sucio. el aceite.
- Page 44 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293493 HANDLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180634 Throttle, Control STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 141406 19131611 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga. Grip, Handle 110673X Grommet, Handle 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle 127254X 150628 Handle, Assemble Bar, Drive Control Assembly 6712J Cap, Vinyl...
- Page 45 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293493 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 126875X Rivet, Drilled 73510500 Nut, Keps 5/16-18 STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8 STD624008 Retainer Spring STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 165501X615 Guard, Belt 170127 Shield, Inner Belt Guard 132801 Belt, V 164329...
- Page 46 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293493 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 185190 126875X Rivet, Drilled Bumper 73970500 102190X Tire Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 183122X624 STD551031 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16Ga. 74760512 795R Tire Valve Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement Engine, (See Breakdown)
- Page 47 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293493 TRANSMISSION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180686 Transmission Assembly (Includes 106388X Spacer 0.70x 1.OOx 1.150 Sprocket and Gear Assembly Key Nos. 2-52) 102121X 180648 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing 102112X Shaft, Reduction (2nd) (Includes Key No. 4) 102101X Screw, Whiz, Lock 5/16-18 x 3-1/2 161963...
- Page 48 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293493 TINE SHIELD PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-16 Unc STD532512 Belt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Gr. 5 161415X615 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. 102701X Grip 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 12000035 Ring, Klip...
- Page 49 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293493 TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 132673 Pin, Shear 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 3146R Clip, Hairpin 163499 Tine, Spade 163926 Assembly, Hub and Plate 163500 Tine, Cleaning 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
- Page 50 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293493 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 177570 Decal, CNTRL. PNL 145023 Decal, Logo 177564 Decal, Belt Guard 177565 Decal, Tine Shield DRT 137538 Decal, Caution, Drive Control 120431X Decal, Hand Placement 166202 Decal, Shift Indicator 166188 Decal, Tine, Shield, Counter Rotating Tines 177568 Decal, Warning, DRT 177567...
- Page 51 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293493 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0216-E1 718 _ 32 _ 32A_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. I 1019 LABEL KIT I 11058 OWNER'S MANUAL I...
- Page 52 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293493 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0216-E1 365_ 137_ 276_ __J 276_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633_ 633A_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633A 6a3 @ 127 _ 163_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 961_ _75J 971A_...
- Page 53 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293493 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0216-E1 209A 188_ 334_ 615_ 836A_ 18_1N 19o_ 836 _...
- Page 54 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293493 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0216-E1 597_ 459 ._ 7" L _j 1210_ 12111_ 65 _ 1005 1044_ P 1036 LABEL-EMISSIONS 1095VALVE GASKET SET 1022_ 993_ 868_...
- Page 55 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293493 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0216-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690045 Cylinder Assembly 398185 Kit-Idle Speed 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 691242 Q Pin-Float Hinge 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691182 Plate-Choke 693643 Head-Cylinder 693628 Shaft-Choke 695166...
- Page 56 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293493 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0216-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 693610 Shield-Cylinder 694544 Stud-RockerArm 690345 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 693583 Guard-Muffler 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 690661 Screw (Muffler Guard) 692605 Armature-Magneto 836A 693624 Screw (Muffler Guard) 691061 Screw (Armature Magneto)
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