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CRRFTSNRN°
FRO T TI E T
900 Series
18" Tine Width
LL
Model No.
917.986940
, EspaSol, p. 20
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,
Gasoline
containing
up to 10% ethanol (EIO) is acceptable
for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline
exceeding
10% ethanol (EIO) will void the product warranty.
Esta m_quina
puede utilizar gasolina
con un contenido de hasta el 10% de etanol
(EIO).
El uso de una gasolina
que supere el 10% de etanol (EIO) anular_
la garantia
del producto.
Sears
Brands
Management
Corporation,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman
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- Page 1 10% de etanol (EIO). El uso de una gasolina que supere el 10% de etanol (EIO) anular_ la garantia del producto. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
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Page 2: Warranty & Service
SERVICE For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, call 1-800-659-5917 or visit the web site: www. craftsman.com In all cases above, if part repair or replacement is impossible, the riding equipment will be replaced free of charge with the same or an equivalent model. -
Page 3: Operation
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. TRAiNiNG OPERATION • Do not put hands or feet near or under •... -
Page 4: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE • Keep machine, attachments, and acces- sories in safe working condition. • Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts, other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. • Never store the machine with fue! in the fuel tank inside a building... -
Page 5: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Gasoline 3 Qts Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Capacity: Unleaded Regular Your new Craftsman® product is designed SAE 30 OiI(API:SG-SL): and manufactured for years of dependable (Capacity: 20 oz.) (Above 32°F/0°C) operation. But like all products,... -
Page 6: Contents Of Hardware Pack
These accessories were available when the tiller was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Some of these accessories may not ap- ply to your tiller. ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER TILLER... -
Page 7: Tools Required
Lock Washer TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Flat Washer A socket wrench set will make assembly Nut, easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. Handle Utility knife Panel----_--_ (2) 1/2 Wrench OPERATOR'S POSITION Hex Bolt Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" When right or left hand is mentioned in this 5/16-18 x 1"... -
Page 8: Know Your Tiller
KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the locations of vari- ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. TILLING FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE CAUTION ENGINE... - 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...
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Page 10: Add Gasoline
3. Fill engine with oil to point of overflow- TO START ENGINE ing. For approximate capacity see AI:_CAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF" "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" o n page position when starting engine. 4 of this manual. All oil must meet A.RI. When starting engine... - Page 11 BREAKING iN YOUR TILLER • You will find tilling much easier ifyou leave a row untilled between passes. Then Break-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine control back between tilled rows There are two before you actually begin tilling. reasons for doing this.
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Page 12: General Recommendations
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /J@Z oy FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. -
Page 13: Air Cleaner
_CAUTION:Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Oil Drain Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, Plug leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris. -
Page 14: Cooling System
COOLING SYSTEM SPARK PLUG Your engine is air cooled. For proper Replace spark plugs at the beginning gine performance and long life keep your each tilling season or after every 50 hours engine clean. of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug •... - Page 15 NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING - 12-3/4" If tines rotate, inner wire of control cable PATH is too tight which is extending lower Remove outer tines. spring and engaging tines. Loosen cable clip and push down on cable only enough to relieve spring tension. Tighten cable clip.
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Page 16: Belt Replacement
BELT REPLACEMENT BELT REMOVAL Remove reverse idler pulley from idler Install new forward (inside) V-belt to arm. engine pulley first then to transmission • Remove reverse (outside) V-belt. pulley. Be sure belt is positioned • Remove forward (inside) V-belt from inside groove of both pulleys, inside all... - Page 17 • Use fresh fuel next season. Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable not be used for 30 days or more. alternative in minimizing the formation _Warning: Never...
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CORRECTION CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in the Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded. -
Page 19: Need More Help
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine Low oil level/dirty oil. 1. Check oil level/change oil. overheats Dirty engine air screen. 2. Clean engine air screen. Dirty engine. 3. Clean cylinder fins, airscreen,... - Page 20 Ilame al 1-800-659-5917 6 visite el sitio web: www. craftsman.com En todos los casos anteriores, si el reemplazo es imposible, el equipo tractor set& sustituido sin cargo con...
- Page 21 IMPORTANTE: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar objetos, si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte. ENTRENAMIENTO OPERACION • Lea el Manual del Duefio cuidadosamente. •...
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Page 22: Mantenimiento
MANTENIMIENTO Y ALMACENAMIENTO • Siempre refierase alas instrucciones en la guia del operador para vet los detalles de impor- • Mantenga los accesorios y aditamentos tancia si la cultivadora va a set guardada la maquina en buenas condiciones para el funcionamiento. -
Page 23: Especificaciones
LA REPARAClON Capacidad de 3 Cuartos Congratulaciones pot su buena compra. Gasolina: Sin plomo, Regular nuevo producto Craftsman® est& disefiado Aceite (API:SG-SL): SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F/0°O) fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable (Oapacidad: 20 oz.) SAE 5W-30 (Debajo 32°F/0°O) muchos afios. Pero como todos los productos,... - Page 24 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la cultivadora. Tambi6n est&n dis- ponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su cultivadora. MOTOR BUJIA SILENCIADOR FILTRO DE AIRE...
- Page 25 Arandela Arandela de seguridad HERRAMIENTAS NECESARIAS PARA Mango de la EL MONTAJE Se le facilitar& el montaje si cuenta con un juego Panel del de Ilaves de tubo. Se hart enumerado los tama- fios esta.ndar de las Ilaves. (1) Cuchillo para todo uso Perno (2) Llave de 1/2"...
- Page 26 CONOZCA SU CULTIVADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU CUTlVADORA Compare las ilustraciones con su cultivadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos sirnbolos pueden apareser sobre su cultivadora en la literatura...
- Page 27 ESTACA DE PROFUNDIDAD COMO USAR SU CULTIVADORA Sepa c6mo operar todos los controles antes de Ajuste la estaca de profundidad removiendo agregar combustible y aceite o antes de tratar abrazadera de horquilla y la clavija de horquilla. de hacer arrancar el motor. Cambie la estaca de profundidad a la posicion deseada.
- Page 28 4. Incline la cultivadora haciaatrasensus rue- PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR dasy luegovuelvaa nivelarla. ,_PRECAUCI6N: Mantenga la barra de control 5. Conelmotornivelado, vuelva a Ilenarlo hasta de la impulsi6n en la posici6n "DESENGANCHA- el punto de derramarse,si es necesario. DO" cuando haga arrancar el motor. Vuelvaa colocarel tapondel depositode Cuando intente arrancar el motor por la primera relleno de aceite.
- Page 29 RODAJE DE SU CULTIVADORA • Va a descrubrJr que el labrado se facilita si deja una fila sin labrar entre las pasadas. Entonces Use su(s) correa(s), las poleas y el control de los vuelva de nuevo entre las filas de cultivo. Hay brazos antes de empezar a labrar.
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Page 30: Programa De Mantenimiento
PROGRAMA MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS DE MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE FECHAS DE SERVICIO SERVlCIO REGULAR 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 filtro de aire Limpiar las aletas del cilindro del motor Cambiar la bujia... - Page 31 Despues de que el aceite se haya drenado- _L, PRECAUCl6N: Desconecte el alambre de la completamente, vuelva a colocar el tapon bujia antes de dar mantenimiento (excepto por del drenaje del aceite y aprJ6telo en forma el ajuste del carburador) para evitar que el motor segura.
- Page 32 SiSTEMA DE ENFRIAMIENTO un conjunto de rejilla para el amortiguador Su motor se enfria con aire. Para obtener el ren- chispas, remuevalo cada 50 horas para limpiarlo dimiento del motor adecuado y larga duracion e inspeccionarlo. Cambielo si es necesario. mantenga su motor limpio.
- Page 33 CULTIVO/LABRADO ESTRECHO- PASO DE = Vuelva a revisar en la posici6n de "ENCEN- 12-3/4" DIDO" (ON) y ajQstelo si es necesario. AViSO: Si se necesita ajuste en la posici6n de = Remueva los brazos exteriores. "ENCENDIDO" (ON), vuelva a revisar el ajuste de la posici6n de "APAGADO"...
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Page 34: Cambio De La Correa
REMOCl6NDELASCORREAS AsegOrese que la polea este colocada • Remueva la poleade guiade marcha atrAs la ranura interna de ambas poleas, dentro del brazode guia. de todas las guias de las correas y que • Remueva l acorreaV demarcha atr&s (exterior). descanse en la polea de guia. - Page 35 AVISO: El estabilizador de combustible es una Inmediatamente prepare su cultivadora para el almacenamiento al final de la temporada o si la alternativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o m&s. la formaci6n de dep6sitos de goma en el com-...
- Page 36 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. CAUSA CORRECClON PROBLEMA 1. Sin combustible. 1. Llene el estanque de combustible. arrai3ca 2. Motor sin la "ESTRANGU- 2. Vea "PARA ARRANCAR EL MOTOR"...
- Page 37 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears, PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION El motor se 1. Revise el nivel del aceite/cambie 1. Nivel del aceite bajo/aceite calienta dem sucio.
- Page 38 CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986940 HANDLES I I-" L -- / FT-handle assy 10 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 137176X615 Panel, Control 180847 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 72140512 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 9209RX615 Assembly, Panel 165787 166381X479...
- Page 39 belt guard KEY PART DESCRIPTION 188502 Bolt, Belt Guard 439158X479 Bracket Assembly, Belt Guard 9484R Clip, Cable 12000036 Ring, Klip 150050 Screw #10-24 x 1/2 73350600 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 74610812 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-20 x 3/4 180522 Pulley, Idler 751153 Nut, Lock 3/8-16 58053002...
- Page 40 CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986940 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY "0 wheeLd.stake 2 r3 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 9194R Pin, Clevis 5388JX004 Spring, Stake 74760520 Bolt, Shoulder Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18x 1-1/4 121117X Wheel 74760512 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x3/4...
- Page 41 CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986940 TINE ASSEMBLY tine_ipb_3 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 156926X479 Tine, Outer, R.H. 3146R Retainer, Spring, Zinc Plated 156924X479 Tine, Inner, R.H. 156923X479 Tine, Inner, L.H. 156925X479 Tine, Outer, L.H. 4929H Pin, Clevis NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.inches.
- Page 42 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74760524 19091412 Bolt, Hex Head, Grade 2 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 12 Gauge 19092016 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 74780652 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x3-1/4 Gauge 19131311 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 10040400 Washer, Lock 1/4 73900600...
- Page 43 CRAFTSMAN TILLER = = MODEL NUMBER 917.986940 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 581821001 Decal Belt Guard 581821101 Decal Tine Shield 141907 Decal Hand Placement 432278 Decal Engine AC 162215 Decal Tine Shield Warning 409143 Decal Engine Tank 141906 Decal Warning, Rotating Tines...
- Page 44 CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986940 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 12T402, TYPE NO. 1613-F8 I 48 SHORT BLOCK [1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL [1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE] [1330 REPAIR MANUAL 746 _ 24 d9 718_ [ 27 \,_ I ,_yf5o5 0...
- Page 45 CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986940 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 12T402, TYPE NO. 1613-F8 1026 ..b ',_-) 1022 1034 914_ 914A...
- Page 46 CRAFTSMAN TILLER = = MODEL NUMBER 917.986940 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -= MODEL NUMBER 12T402, TYPE NO. 1613-F8 95 8, 127 @ 971_,_) 276 (_b 276 ,,-_J...
- Page 47 CRAFTSMAN TILLER = - MODEL NUMBER 917.986940 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -= MODEL NUMBER 12T402, TYPE NO. 1613-F8 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 971_ 613_ 677 ,_p 1070 304 / 305 _ 65 <I_...
- Page 48 CRAFTSMAN TILLER = = MODEL NUMBER 917.986940 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON ==MODEL NUMBER 12T402, TYPE NO. 1613-F8 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 276 _:_ 104 <-_'_ 127 C 358 ENGINE GASKET 163 _' 1095 VALVE GASKET 51 _ 1022...
- Page 49 CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986940 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 12T402, TYPE NO. 1613-F8 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON 699510 Cylinder Assembly 591299 Carburetor 796961 Kit-Bushing/Seal 797633 Plug-Welch (Magneto Side) 797630 Valve-Throttle 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 797136...
- Page 50 CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986940 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 12T402, TYPE NO. 1613-F8 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION 699230 Screw 698180 Valve-Fuel Shut Off Cover-Air Cleaner (Cylinder Head Plate) 791082 692310 Switch-Stop 798649 Screw (Air Cleaner Base...
- Page 51 S_RV|C_ NOTES...
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