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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAWI
6.5 HP
17 INCH TINE WIDTH
REAR TINE WITH
COUNTER ROTATING TINES
TILLER
Model No.
917.293480
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
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• Maintenance
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EspaSol
• Repair Parts
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en-
gine, 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
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- Page 1 This product has a low emission engine which operates gine, 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 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 • Never operate the tiller without good • Never attempt to make any adjustments visibility or light. while the engine (motor) is running • Be careful when tilling in hard ground. (except where specifically recommend- The tines may catch in the ground and ed by manufacturer).
- Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. GASOLINE 3 QUARTS • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- CAPACITY: UNLEADED ing, caring for and using your tiller. REGULAR • Follow the instructions under the OIL (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 "Customer Responsibilities"...
- Page 5 Your new tiller has been assembled at the front factory with 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 RIGHT proper tightness.
- Page 6 UNPACKING CARTON _LCAUTION: Be careful of exposed ::::_'.,_;_..;2 J HandleAssembly staples when handling or disposing of ":::::,_..'._"UP" Position cartoning material. "_'_'_ '"?_'_,_ Tighten handle IMPORTANT: When unpacking and assembling tiller, be careful of exposed --_.:"_%'ock lever 10hold Loese staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material.
- Page 7 INSERT CABLE CLIP Indicator • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column. Push cables Shift Rod into clip. Handle Column Cables Cable Clip CONNECT SHIFT ROD REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE 1. Insed end of shift rod farthest from 1.
- Page 8 These symbols may appear onyour T iller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. KNOWYOURTILLER 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, TILLING...
- Page 9 The operation ofany 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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety grasses. HOWTO USEYOURTILLER HARD TO SHIFT GEARS...
- Page 10 CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL TURNING 1, Release the drive control bar. The engine in your unit has been 2, Move throttle control to "SLOW" shipped, from the factory, already filled with BAE 30 summer weight oil. position. 3. Place shift lever indicator in "F" 1.
- Page 11 _,CAUTION: Fillto within 1/2inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow Choke Control _ _>--_.s )_ __ ___ for fuel expansion. If gasoline is acciden- tally spilled, move machine away from area of spill. Avoid creating any soume of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared.
- Page 12 ADJUSTWHEELS 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 1 inch until hole in inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle. 3.
- Page 13 MAtNTENANCE SCHEDULE SE°V, OAT FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug RH Gear Case Grease...
- Page 14 _CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire 5. Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK before performing any maintenance ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in the Operation (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent section of this manual. accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel.
- Page 15 MUFFLER _Cover Knob DO not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arrestere could create a Cover_ fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection.
- Page 16 TIRE CARE :::: Belt Guard _kCAUTION: When mounting tires, unless Hex Nut j_,/'/and beads are seated, overinflation can Washer cause an explosion. __,?_ (Locatec • Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. If _/_:/ _" " Behind tire pressures are not equal, tiller will Tire) pull to one side.
- Page 17 • To maintain the superb tilling perf¢ TINE REPLACEMENT mance of this machine the tines st_ _I=CAUT|ON: Tines are sharp. Wear be checked for sharpness, wear, a gloves or other protection when handling bending, particularly the tines whi¢ tines. are next to the transmission. If the A badly worn tine causes your tiller to between the tines exceeds 3-1/2 work harder and dig more shallow.
- Page 18 ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the Maintenance, repair, or replacement of factory and adjustment should not be the emission control devices and sys- tems, which are being done at the necessary. However, engine perfor- customers expense, may be performed mance can be affected by differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.
- Page 19 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 clays or more. fuel gum deposits during storage. _CAUTION: Never store the tiller with stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or...
- Page 20 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" 2. See'TO START ENGINE" in properly. the Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Dirty air cleaner. 4.
- Page 21 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine 1. Low oil level/didy oil. 1. Check oil level/change oil. overheats 2. Dirty engine air screen. 2. Clean engine air screen. 3. Dirty engine. 3. Clean cylinder fins, air screen, muffler area. 4. Partially plugged muffler, 4.
- Page 22 TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 917,293480 HANDLES 31 \\ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 175250 Throttle, Control STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 19131611 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga. 141406 Gdp, Haodle 110673X Grommet, Handle 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle 150258 Handle, Assemble 127254X Bar, Drive Control Assembly 165197 Clip, Plastic, Cable 6712J...
- Page 23 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293480 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73970500 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 STD624003 Clip, Hairpin STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8 165501X558 Guard, Belt STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 132801 Belt, V 170127 Shield, Inner Belt Guard 104679)( Pulley, Idler 154734 Screw Shi6 Lever...
- Page 24 Bracket, Reinforcement 150750 795R Tire Valve 102173X Counter Weight, R.H, STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8 ..Engine, (See Breakdown) Craftsman Model No. 120402 STC5410G7 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 7192J _eCab_e 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 STD624(X)3 Clip, Hairpin 126875X Rivet, Drilled NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S,inches.
- Page 25 TILLER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.293480 TRANSMISSION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170337 Transmission Assembly (Includes 106388X Spacer 0.70 x 1,00 x 1.150 Key Nos. 2-52) 102121X Sprocket and Gear Assembly 165729 Gearcase, L.H. w/Beadng 102112X Shaft, Reduction (2nd) (Includes Key No. 4) 1G2101X Screw, Whiz, Lock 5/16-18 x 3-1/2 161963...
- Page 26 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293480 TINE SHIELD PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 UNC 102701X Grip 161415X558 Shield, Side, Outer L.H. STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 6393J Pin, Stake. Depth 102156X Stake, Depth 120(X_36 Ring, Klip 74930632 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2 STD533107 Bolt, Carriage...
- Page 27 TILLER -* MODEL NUMBER 917.293480 TINE ASSEMBLY • PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 4459J Tine, Outer, L.H. 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 132673 Pin, Shear 4460J Tine, Outer, R.H. 6554J Tine, Inner, LH. 132728 Assembly, Hub and Plate, R.H. 6555J Tlne, Inner, R.H.
- Page 28 Decal, Shilt Indicator 157984 Decal, Tine, Shield, Counter Rotating Tines t20075X Decal, Waming, Rotating Tines t 63094 Decal, Tine Depth Stake 162215 Decal, Tine, Shield, Warning Dom 171078 Decal, Rewind 167156 Decal Craftsman IC 166138 Decal, Intak 176744 Manual, Owner's (Eng/Span)
- Page 29 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293480 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATrON - - MODEL NUMBER 120402-0109-E1 22_290 • '_--_' REQUIRESSPECIALTOOL_ 32_ _;J TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR _ 742 ,,_ _ INSTRUCTIONMANUAL. ,.:_ " 11050 OWNER'S MANUAL _-_i'"_C;"...
- Page 30 TILLER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.293480 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRAI"TON- - MODEL NUMBER 120402-0109-E1 365 _i ], 276 _) 51 s_; i . _-_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET _:': 633A_/ /_:'_" 633 I'-i 353 ENGINE GASKET SET...
- Page 31 TILLER - -MODEL NUMBER 917.293480 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 120402-0109-E1 +/" 267 ,_,_ i(; 5o5'_ ,_+I" (!-_I 11 ,_-...
- Page 32 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293480 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120402-0109-E1 597_ 456 _ " 689 ,_. 1210f _" • i!1 ' 1211 "_ 65A _; [ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL ] 1005 305 _ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET...
- Page 33 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293480 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120402-0109-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 69381 t Cylinder Assembly 691636 Screw (Throttle Valve) 299819 * Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 690024 Shaft-Throttle 693643 + Head-Cylinder 398185 Kit-idle Speed 695166 °...
- Page 34 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293480 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120402-0109-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 693610 Shie(d-Cy;leder 692565 Gear-Timle 9 690345 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 692564 Ratainer-ERing 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 692566 Gear-Idler 692605 Armature-Magneto 694258 Retainer 691061 Screw (ArmataTe Magneto) 694544 Stud (Rocker Arm) 491055...
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