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MODEL NO,
917o298353
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety
Rules
and Instructions
Before
Operating
This Equipment
w
iii,,,i i i, i
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5°0 HP
24 HNCH TNNE
DTH
FRONT TINE T_LLER
o AssembBy
Operation
Customer
ResponsibiBities
, Service and Adjustments
o Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates, JL 60179 U.S.A.
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- Page 1 MODEL NO, 917o298353 iii,,,i i i, i 5°0 HP Caution: 24 HNCH TNNE Read and follow all Safety Rules FRONT TINE T_LLER and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment o AssembBy Operation Customer ResponsibiBities , Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, JL 60179 U.S.A.
- Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING if the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause° Read the Owner's Manual carefully, Be thoroughly Vibration is generaliy a warning of trouble.. familiar with the controls and the proper use of the Stop the engine (mote 0 when leaving the operating equipment,.
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Page 3: Customer Responsibilities 3
ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER For one (1) year from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Til_er is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears wilt repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
MAINTENANCE SCH EDULE ........SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ......... 14-17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 12-14 STORAGE ..............PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........TROUBLESHOOTING ..........WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ........20-25 ACCESSORIES ............. REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ........26-30 ASSEMBLY ..............SERVICE/PARTS ORDERING ....Back Cover OPERATION ............ -
Page 5: Accessories
ACCESSO These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also available 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 exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller atl parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely, Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
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Page 7: Depth Stake
UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2) (See Fig. 3) Insert stake support between engine bracket halves CAUTION: Be careful of exposed with stake spring down° staples when handling or disposing NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen nut "A". cartontng material. - Page 8 ......ii ii illlll iiilll i ii ,i ,,llll,!,l OPERATION ....ii i HIIIII 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 manua_ for future reference, TINE CONTROL 5CONTROL...
- Page 9 i,l,lll, i ii,, i i,iiii ........OPERATION i i ,, , ..,i,,m,m, ....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.
- Page 10 i1.11 .i.i ...i.=1..i. i..i i ..i..i ..H , i i.i .I.I..HI OP RATnO H 'HHH ' I' ADD GASOLINE TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded , ,111,1,,1111,1 CAUTION: Before lifting or transport- gasoline.. (Use of leaded gasoline wiil increase carbon ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life_ cool.
- Page 11 -i_l,-lu..ul.-,.u, i ii OPERATION i ........ You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row SPARK untilled between passes. Then go back over the entire PLUG area _t right angles (See Fig. 9). There are two reasons for doing thi& First, wide turns are much easier to negotiate than aboutffaces Second, the tiIler won't be pulling itself, and you, toward the row next to it...
- Page 12 l - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in hlgh ambient temperatures 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence_...
- Page 13 CUSTO RESPONSmBBL THES s'conn'ect spark plug wire before perfo'rming any"rna'intenar=ce'ie×cept carbur'eto'r ad';ustment)to prevent cidentat starting of engine. event fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping it for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debriso Do,not touc.h hot,.m.uffler or cylinder fins as conta,ct, m aY,,,c.a.u.se burns.
- Page 14 MUFFLER TRANSMISSION You r transmission is sealed and will only require lubrication Do not operate tiller without muffler_ Do not tamper with if it is serviced,, exhaust system.. Damaged muffler's or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace CLEANING if necessary.
- Page 15 ,, i i,,,i, iiii i SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS i1,,,11,,,,,i,, 11,,i ..ii1,1, i1,,,,,,,,i ,, i,,, MID-WIDTH TILLING -22 INCH PATH (See Fig° 17) FINAL CHECK "ON" POSITION Assemble ho_es "A" in tine hubs to holes "C" in tine With tine control"ON" (held down to handle) push down shaft.
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Page 16: V-Belt
i, '!ll II1' "1 "1' IIIII1'1'1'11 ' ' I1',= "1 ..SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,i, ,, ,,,,,11111 i ,i,i, ....i,i..... BELT REPLACEMENT TO REPLACE V-BELT (See Fig. 20) install newV-belt to engine pultey firstthen 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_ of both pulleys, inside all belt guides and rests on idler... - Page 17 ENGUNE THROTTLE LINKAGE THROTTLE STOP TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 22) The carburetor has a high speed fixed jet and has been preset at the factory and adjustment shoutd not be neces- sary, However, minor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.
- Page 18 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 CAUTION: Never store the tiller with this manual).
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Page 19: Wheels
TROUBLESHOOTgNG POHNTS [fill ,l I111 I I PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start t., Out of fuel 1. Ftil flJel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" properly See "TO START ENGINE" In the Operation section. Engine flooded Wait several minutes before attempting to start, Dirty air cleaner, Clean or replace atrcleanercartrldge, 5. - Page 20 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 24" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298353 HANDLE ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART 23200405 Screw, Set STD533125 * Bolt, Carriage 73970500 Locknut, Flange 5/16-18 UNC 5/16-18 UNC x 2-318 Gr, 5 t2t145X Clip, Cable 137118 Panel, Control 110514X Assembly, Panel and Tube 110512X...
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Page 21: Belt Guard
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 24" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298353 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-!6 86777 Screw, Hex, Washer Hd,, Slotted, 9t78R Pulley, Idler Thd. - Page 22 REPAHR PARTS 5 HP 24" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298353 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY 19 20 DESCRIPTION PART PART DESCRIPTION 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x t-1/2 Gr, 2 9194R Pin, Clevis 195tj 74760520 Support, Depth Stake, L.H. Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x 1-1/4 Washer 120958X...
- Page 23 REPAKR PARTS 5 HP 24" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298353 TINE ,_SSEIVIB LY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 674A66 Tine, Outer, R.H. 674A63 Tine, Inner, LH 3146R 674A65 Clip, Hairpin Tine, Outer, L.H. 674A64 Tine, Inner, RH. 4929H Pin, Clevis...
- Page 24 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 24" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298353 TRANSMISSION PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 74760524 126669X Transmission Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x t-1/2 Gr+2 STD623732 STD541431 * Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 3-1/4 Gr. 5 * Nut, Kegs 5/16-18 UNC 19091412 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x t2 Ga+ STD551037...
- Page 25 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 24" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298353 DECALS DESCRIPTION PART 13776O Decal, Logo 132606 Decal, Logo 127836 Decal, Logo Decal, Caution, Tine Control 137539 120431X Decal, Hand Placement 1107t9X Decal, Operation and Lubrication 132402 Decal, HP Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 120075X Manual, Owner's (English)
- Page 26 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 24" TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.298353 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0119-01...
- Page 27 IREPA_R PARTS 5 HP 24" TILLER - - _]ODEL NUMBER 917.298353 ENGIHE, BRnGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0!!9-01 ± __\_ _ 969 10"12 190A...
- Page 28 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 24" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298353 ENGINE, BRaGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO, 0119-01 "A"REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL, 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 358 GASKET SET 1016...
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Page 29: Throttle
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 24" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298353 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NO, 0119-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 395990 Cylinder Assembty 93312 Retainer, Intake Valve and Exhaust 297565 Bushing, Cylinder Spring... - Page 30 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 24" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298353 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON ,-- MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0119-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Tube, Breather 222962 Bushing, Governor Lever, Fiat 528 231550 Grommet, Breather Tube 231520 Screw, Shoulder...
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Page 32: Tines
® MODEL NO. Each tiller has its own model number, Each engine has its own model 917.298353 number. The model numbe_ for your tiller will be found on a plate attached to the right hand engine bracket. The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine.