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Craftsman 917.294270 Owner's Manual

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ICRIIFTSMIIN°I
REAR TINE TILLER WITH
DUAL ROTATING TINES
7.0 HP
17 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.294270
• Espahol, p. 23
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.
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. 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 In the state of California the above is PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS required by law (Section 4442 of the Gasoline 4 Quarts California Public Resources Code). Other Capacity: Unleaded states may have similar laws. Federal Regular taws apply on federal lands. A spark ar- rester for the muffler is available through Oil (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Above...
  • Page 5 These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also avail- able at most Sears Retail outlets and Service Centers. Most Sears Stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller. ENGINE SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 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 7 CONNECT SHIFT Rotate handle assembly down. Insert rear carriage bolt first, with head of Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift bolt on L.H. side of tiller and loosely lever indicator. semble Iocknut. Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate rod to secure.
  • Page 8 These symbols may appearon yourTiller or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. 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 various controls and adjustments.
  • 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.
  • Page 10 4. Movethrottle controlto "FAST"position IMPORTANT: Always lower the drag for deep tilling. stake when using the forward rotating tine drive. IMPORTANT:Alwaysreleasedrive control bar beforemoving shift leverinto another OUTER SIDE SHIELDS position. The back edges of the outer side shields "Locked" Position are slotted so that the shields can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for shallow tilling to protect small plants from...
  • 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 levis 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 FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE /_/_,_/_._/_._/ S E RVtCE DATES Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil I_,_. Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace...
  • Page 15 Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK _CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug ENGINE OIL LEVEE' 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 Prlciilrn_ Cartndge 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 At_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 tines. bending, particularly the tines which are next to the transmission. If the gap A badly worn tine causes your tiller to between...
  • 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 toad.
  • Page 20 Immediately prepare your tiller for storage NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable at the end of the season or if the unit wilt alternative in minimizing the formation of not be used for 30 days or more. fuel gum deposits during storage. Add Al_Warning: Never store the tiller with gas- stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor-...
  • 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 PROBLEM CAUSE 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 LIMtTADA DE DOS At_IOS PARA LA CULTIVADORA CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) a5os, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Cuttivadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segQn tas instrucciones para ta operaci6n y el mantenimiento en et manual del dueSo, Sears repararfi, gratis, todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 24 MANTENIMIENTO Y ALMACENAMIEN- • Despues de pegarle a un objeto extra5o, pare et motor, remueva et atambre de la bujia, inspeccione la cuttivadora cuidadosa- • Mantenga los accesorios y aditamentos de mente, para verificar si hay dai_os, y repare la maquina en buenas condiciones para el el daSo antes de voIver a arrancar y operar ta funcionamiento.
  • Page 25 Capacidad de 4 Cuartos Congratutaciones por su buena compra. asolina: Sin plomo, regular Su nuevo producto Craftsman@ esta diseSado Aceite(API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Sobre 40°F) y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable por (Capacidad: 19 oz.) SAE 5w-30 SAE 10w-30 muchos aSos. Pero como todos los productos, (Debajo 40°F)
  • Page 26 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se compr6 la cuttivadora. Tambi_n estan disponibtes en la mayoda de las tiendas de Sears y en los centros de servicio. La mayoria de las tiendas Sears tambi_n pueden ordenar partes de repuesto para usted, si les proporciona et nt]mero del modeto de su cultivadora.
  • Page 27 Su cultivadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica, con la excepci6n de aqueltas partes que se dejaron sin montar per razones de envfo. Para asegurarse que la cultivadora operara en forma segura y adecuada, todas las partes y los artfcutos de ferreterfa que monte tienen que estar apre- tados en forma segura.
  • Page 28 Rote et conjunto del mango hacia abajo, tn- Columna del serte et perno portador trasero primero, con Mango Ia cabeza del perno en et tado izquierdo de Ia cultivadora y ponga sueltamente la tuerca de seguridad. Cables tnserte el perno de pivote de la parte delantera de ta placa y apriete en forma segura.
  • Page 29 Estos sfmbolos pueden apareser sobre su cuttivadora en la literature proporcionada con el pro- ducto, aprenda y comprenda sus significados. CONOZCA SU CULTIVADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEtxlO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURtDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU CULTIVADORA Compare las ilustraeiones con su cultivadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n...
  • Page 30 La operaci6n de cualquier cultivadora puede hacer que satten objetos extraihos den- tro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir daSos graves en _stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos antes de hacer arrancar su cuttivadora o mientras este tabrando con ella.
  • Page 31 4. Mueva el control d ela aceleraci6n a la IMPORTANTE: Baje siempre la estaca de ar- posici6n de"RAPIDO" (FAST) p araun rastre antes de utilizar el mando de diente de labrado profundo. rotaci6n hacia adelante. IMPORTANTE: Siempre sueltelabarradecon- DEFENSAS LATERALES EXTERIORES trolde laimputsi6n antesde mover l a palanca Los bordes trasero de las defensas taterales...
  • Page 32 3. Reinstalar lacapadelaceitedemotor y PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR apriete a rondo. ,_PRECAUCI6N: Mantenga ta barra de con- • Paralaoperaci6n e nctimafr[o,debecambi- trol de la impulsi6n en la posici6n "DESENGAN- arseetaceiteparafacititar e tarranque (vea CHADO" cuando haga arrancar el motor. la"TABLA DEVtSCOStDAD D ELACEITE"...
  • Page 33 CONSEJOS PARA LABRAR CULTIVO _PRECAUCl6N: Antes de acostumbrarse El cultivo quiere decir la destrucci6n de las matezas entre las hileras, para evitar que estas manejar su cuttivadora, empiece et use de esta le roben ta nutrici6n y ta humedad alas ptantas. en el terreno con la aceleraciSn en la posiciSn 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 det tado derecho de Ia cultivadora y remueva ta abrazadera de horquitla y la clavija de horquilla de la rueda del lado derecho. Horquilia Mueva la rueda hacia afuera, aproximada- mente 1 pulgada, hasta que el agujero en el cubo de la rueda interior se atinee con el agujero interior en el eje.
  • Page 35 PROGRAMA MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS DE MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE I FF/ FECHAS DE SERVICtO SERVICIO REGULAR Revisar el nivel del aceite del motor Cambiar el aceite del motor 1_T2 Aceitar los puntos de pivote Inspeccionar el supresor del silenciador Inspeccionar la rejilla de aire Limpiar/cambiar el cartucho...
  • Page 36 Despues de que el aceite se haya drenado A[_PRECAUCl6N:Desconecte et alambre de completamente, vuetva a colocar et tap6n la bujia 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 Cubierta . Tornillo de la base No opere la cultivadora sin el silenciador. No maniputee el sistema de escape. Los silenciad- ores o los amortiguadores de chispas dafiados pueden crear un petigro de incendio. Inspec- ci6nelos peri6dicamente y cambielos si es Aletas del necesario.
  • Page 38 Protecci6n de la correa CUIDADO DE LAS LLANTAS ,_PRECAUCI6N: Cuando monte tas Itantas, .-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 Ilantas. 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 excetente en el labrado, se _PRECAUClON: Los brazos son afilados. deben revisar los brazos para verificar si Use guantes u otra protecci6n cuando maneje estan afilados, desgastados o doblados, los brazos.
  • Page 40 MOTOR Cable del tornillo El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemplazo de sujeci6n de cuatquier dispositivos o sistemas del control Cable de la de la emisi6n, los cuales sean hechos al costo Aceleraci6n -., \ del ctiente, pueden ser realizados por cuatquier individuo o establecimiento de reparaci6n de motor.
  • Page 41 AVISO: Et estabitizador de combustible es una Inmediatamente prepare su cuttivadora para et atmacenamiento al final de la temporada o si la atternativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo unidad no se va a usar per 30 dias o mas. la formaci6n de dep6sitos de goma en et com- bustible durante et per[odo de atmacenamiento.
  • Page 42 IDENTIFICACION 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 CORRECCI()N El motor se 1. Revise el nivel del aceite/cambie 1. Nivel del aceite bajo/aceite calienta el aceite. suoio.
  • Page 44 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294270 HANDLES 24 _ 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 Bar, Drive Control Assembly 150628 Handle, Assemble 6712J...
  • Page 45 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294270 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 917.294270 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE mainframe right 12 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 16 Ga. 74760512 795R Tire Valve Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement...
  • Page 47 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294270 TRANSMISSION transmission PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188240 Transmission Assembly (Includes 106388X Spacer 0.70x 1.00x 1.150 Key Nos. 2-52) 102121X Sprocket and Gear Assembly 188220 Shaft, Reduction (2rid) Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing 102112X Screw, Whiz, Lock 5/16-18 x 3-1/2 (Includes Key No.
  • Page 48 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294270 TINE SHIELD 11 J" >. tine shie{d 22 in KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 unc STD532512 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Gr. 5 161415X615 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. 102701X Grip 8393J...
  • Page 49 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294270 TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 132673 Pin, Shear 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 3146R Clip, Hairpin 163499 Tine, Spade 188844 Tine Assembly 163500 Tine, Cleaning 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U,S, STD551137 Washer, Lock3/8...
  • Page 50 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294270 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 189339 Decal, CNTRL. PNL 145023 Decal, Logo 189336 Decal, Belt Guard 177566 Decal, Tine Shield 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 917.294270 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121302-0216-E1 238 O 914A 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 914B 24 _ I 1019 LABEL KIT I 11058 OWNER'S MANUAL] 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINEI...
  • Page 52 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294270 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121302-0216-E1 365_ 633A 1171 276_ 1181276 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 276_ j /J 633_ 633A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633A @ 127 _ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 961 _ _ 971A 1022_...
  • Page 53 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294270 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121302-0216-E1 26 2 663_ 209A_ 2221 632_ 621 _ 19o_ 836A _ 613 _...
  • Page 54 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294270 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121302-0216-E1 597_ 65 _,v 1005 332 _ 1070 305_ 1036 LABEL-EMISSION 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022...
  • Page 55 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294270 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121302-0216-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 699510 Cylinder Assembly 696998 • Q Spacer-Carburetor 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 693749 Carburetor 699486 Head-Cylinder 698475 Q Plug-Welch 698210 •+ Gasket-Cylinder Head...
  • Page 56 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.294270 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121302-0216-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 693610 Shield-Cylinder 699203 Screw (Muffler Guard) 699483 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 836A 699632 Screw (Muffler Guard) 699352 Nut (Flywheel) 493880 TerminaI-Sparkplug 695711 Armature-Magneto 692044 ,+ Seal-Valve...
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