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Craftsman 917.298352 Owner's Manual

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S A/ S
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.298352
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety
Rules
and Instructions
Before
Operating
This
Equipment
£RR
5.0
P
24
C
TJNE WIDTH
FRONT TI
E TJLLE
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer
Responsibilities
, Service and Adjustment
oRepair Parts
SEARS,
ROEBUCK
AND CO., HOFFMAN
ESTATES,
IL 60195 U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 S A/ S OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.298352 £RR Caution: TJNE WIDTH Read and follow all Safety Rules FRONT TI E TJLLE and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities , Service and Adjustment oRepair Parts SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN...

  • Page 2: Accessories

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers • If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the TRAINING engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Read the Owner's Manual carefully_ Be thoroughly Vibration is generally a warning of trouble, familiar with the controls and the proper use of the •...
  • Page 3 • If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS H,!,ll MAINTENANCE ............12-14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....;....12 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ......... 14-17 STORAGE ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ....:......... REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ........20-24 REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ........25-29 INDEX Fuel: Repair Parts Accessories ..:........ Tiller ........20*24 Filling Tank ......Adjustments: Storage ........
  • Page 5 ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also available at most Sears Retail outlets, Catalog and Service Centers. Most Sears Stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the mode! number of your tiller. ENGINE A,R F,LTE_ SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 i iiiiii, i1,1111111111 ii,lll,,ll iil,ll ASSEMBLY ........=ill= HHIH,, H,=nl,I, TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TILLER YOU WILL NEED: OPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig. 1) (1) Utility knife The right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L,H,) sides of your (1) Pair of pliers tiller are determined from the operator's position while (1) Screwdriver...

  • Page 7: Depth Stake

    ASSE INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY UNPACK CARTON & iNSTALL HANDLE (See (See Fig. 3) Fig. 2) Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down. staples when handling or disposing NOTE: tt may be necessary to loosen nut "A'. CAUTION: Be careful of exposed...
  • Page 8 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TfLLER 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. CONTROL RECOIL STARTER HANDLE FiG, 4...
  • Page 9 OPERATION The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 10 OPERATIC ADD GASOLINE TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER • Fil! fue! tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded AROUND THE YARD gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life, spring (See Fig.
  • Page 11 OPERATION • You wil! find tilling much easier if you leave a row _,PARK untilled between passes. Then go back over the entire PLUG area at right angles (See Fig, 9). There are two reasons for doing this. First, wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about-faces.
  • Page 12 CUSTOM RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES SERVICE DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oit Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester Muffler Inspect Air Screen Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug t - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
  • Page 13 CUSTO ESPO LITIES Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keepthe engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuet from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris.
  • Page 14 CUSTOMER RESPONSI LiTIES MUFFLER TRANSMISSION Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with Your transmission is sealed and wilt not require lubrication. exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters CLEANING could create afire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary, if your engine is equipped with a spark...
  • Page 15 SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS FINAL CHECK "ON" POSITION MID-WIDTH TILLING - 22 INCH PATH (See Fig, 17) Assemble holes "A" in line hubs to holes "C" in fine • With tine control "ON" (held down to handle) push down shaft. on handle to raise tines off the ground. •...

  • Page 16: V-Belt

    SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS BELT REPLACEMENT TO REPLACE V-BELT (See Fig. 20) • l nstali new V-belt to engine pulley first then to transmis- Replace V-belt if it has stretched considerably or if it shows sion pulley, Be sure belt is positioned on inside groove cracks or frayed edges.
  • Page 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTME ENGINE THROTTLE LINKAGE THROTTLE STOP TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig, 22) The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjusto ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjust- ments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.
  • Page 18 STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more, Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil, (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual), CYLINDERS...

  • Page 19: Wheels

    • • TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fueltank, Engine not "CHOKED" properly, See "TO START ENGINE" in the Operation section, Engine flooded. Wait severa_ minutes before attempting to start. Dirty air e{eaner, Replace air cleaner cartridge. Water in fuel, Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS 24" TILLER - = MODEL NUMBER 917.298352 5 HP HANDLE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 121145X CIip, Cabte STD533125 * Bolt, Carriage t10514X Assembly, Pane! and Tube 5/16-18 UNC x 2-3/8 Gr. 5 98000129 137118 Nut, Fiange Panel, Control STD533t07 * Bolt, Carriage 5/!6-18 x 3/4...

  • Page 21: Belt Guard

    REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 24,' TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298352 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 121313X Bracket, Belt Guard 12000036 Ring, Klip 9484R Clip, Cable STD541237 *Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 86777 Screw, Hex, Washer Hd., Slotted, 9178R PuIley, Idler Thd.
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 24" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298352 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 9194R STD623715 Pin, Clevis * Bolt, Hex 3/8_24 x 1-1/2 Gr, 5 74760520 74760524 BoIt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Bolt, Hex 5/t6q8 x 1-1/2 Gr, 2 STD523107 * Bolt, Hex 5/t6-18 x 344...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS 24" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298352 TINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 674A66 674A63 Tine+ Outer, R.H+ Tine, inner, 3146R 674A65 CLip, Hairp+n Tine, Outer, L+H+ 674A64 4929H TJne, inner, R.H. Pin, Clevis...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS 24" TILLER - = MODEL NUMBER 917.298352 TRANSMiSSiON PART DESCRiPTiON PART DESCRIPTION 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x I-1/2 Gr. 2 126669X Transmission STD623732 * Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 3-1/4 Gr. 5 STD541431 * Nut, Keps 5/16-18 UNC STD551037 * Washer 13/32 x t 3/!6 x 11 19091412...
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 241' TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298352 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO, 0119-01...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS .5 HP 24" TtLLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298352 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON .. - MODEL NUMBER 135202_ TYPE NO. 0119-01 526 <...
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 24!' TILLER = = MODEL NUMBER 917.298352 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -= MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO, 0119-01 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL...

  • Page 28: Throttle

    REPAfR PARTS 5 HP 24" TILLER .-- MODEL NUMBER 917.298352 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0119-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 395990 Retainer, Intake Valve and Exhaust Cylinder Assembly 933t2 297565 Bushing, Cylinder Spring...

  • Page 29: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 24" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298352 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0119-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 280720 Bell Crank 94659 Screw, Sems, Tank Bracket MounL 222962 Bushing, Governor Lever, Fiat 223786...
  • Page 30 SERVICE OTES...
  • Page 31 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 32 r MRN SEAl, S OWNER'S 5.O HP MANUAL 24 INCH FRONT TI WIDTH FRONT Ti E TILLER MODEL NO. Each tiller has its own model number. Each engine has its own model 917.298352 number. The model number for your tiller wili be found on a plate attached to the top of the transmission.

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