3.75 hp 17 inch tine width front tine tiller (33 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.292381
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Model No. 917.292381 • Safety • Operation • Maintenance • Espanol ° Repair Parts Assembly 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/craffsman...
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• If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty applie., for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. Warranty...
• Never attempt to make any adjust- • Never operate the tiller without good ments while the engine (motor) is visibility or light. • Be careful when tilling in hard ground. running (except where specifically recommended by manufacturer). The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GASOLINE 2 QTS • Read and observe the safety rules. CAPACITY: UNLEADED • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- ing, caring for and using your tiller. REGULAR • Follow the instructions under the OlL(API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 "Maintenance"...
Your new tiller has been assembled at the tactory 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 proper tightness.
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UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL INSTALL DEPTH STAKE HANDLE ASSEMBLY • Loosen nut "A". _CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of • Insert stake support between engine cartoning material. bracket halves with stake spring down. IMPORTANT: When unpacking and •...
These symbols may appear on your 1311er or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meeting. KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize with the location of various controls...
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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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
TO START ENGINE • With engine level, refill to point of overflowing if necessary. Replace oil _:LCAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF" filler plug. position when starting engine. • For cold weather operation you should When starting engine for the first time or if change oil for easier starting (See =OIL engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra...
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BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER • You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row untilled between passes. Break-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine Then go back between tilled rows. control before you actually begin tilling. There are two reasons for doing this. •...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FiLL IN DATES 6<" SERVICE DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil _1,_ Oil Pivot Points inspect Spark Arrestar / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge I_ 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug I - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Drain Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of Plug_ grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance.
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SPARK PLUG y,nTer Muffier_ Replace spark plugs at the beginning Blower each tilling season or after every 50 hours )ous,og of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in A "_'-'-,_,. iI_F- ./Air Screen "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS".
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NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING • Slowly pull recoil starter handle while 10-114" PATH observing tines. Tines should rotate forward. • Remove outer tines. • If tines do not rotate, place loop of idle spring in a higher link of chain and retest. NOTE: If "ON"...
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TO REPLACE V-BELT FINAL SETTING Replace V-belt if it has stretched consider- • Start engine and allow to warm for five ably or if it has cracks or frayed edges. minutes. Belt guard must be removed to service • With throttle control in "SLOW"...
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 not be used for 30 days or more. fuel gum deposits during storage. _CAUTION: Never store the tiller with stabilizer...
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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. Wait several minutes before 3. Engine flooded. attempting to start. 4. Dirty air cleaner. 4.
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine overheats 1. Low oil level/dirty oil. 1. Check oil level/change oil. 2. Dirty engine air screen. 2. Clean engine air screen. 3. Dirty engine. 3. Clean cylinder fins, air screen, muffler area. 4. Remove and clean muffler. 4.
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292381 TINE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165774 Tine, Outer, R.H. 165771 Tine, lnner, L.H. 4921H Clip, Hairpin 165773 Tine, Outer, L.H 165772 Tine, lnner, R.H. 9194R Pin, Clevis...
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TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292381 TRANSMISSION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Gr. 2 15 STD541431 Nut, Keps 5/16-18 STD523732 Bolt, Fin, Hex 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 16 19091412 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 12 Ga. STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 17 19092016...
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TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,292381 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 166128 Decal, Logo 165327 Decal, Engine Ref. 166129 Decal, BeltGuard'Fine Shield 110594X Decal, Control Pnl Inst. 120431X Decal, Hand Placement 110719X Decal, Oper/Lubdcation 120075X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 171803 Decal, Engine 10 171920 Decal, HP 11 162215...
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TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292381 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO,0115-E1...
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TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292381 BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO.0115-E1 _7=_ € J 1036'LABEL KIT- EMISSION I...
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TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292381 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO.0115-E1 lit REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL o® 2o ,...
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TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292381 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO,0115-E1 358 QASKET SET 121 CARBUR_-'TOR KIT 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET I...
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TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292381 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO.0115-E1 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 494549 Cylinder Assembly 260552 Spring, Valve 293708 Bushing, Cylinde (Special 224557 Guard, Fylwheel Tools Required For 94736 Screw, Hex Installation) 93312 Retainer, Valve Spring...
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TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292381 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO.0115-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 621A 495213 Blade, Governor 396847 Switch, Stop 94943 Screw, Shoulder 263174 Link, Governor 262470 Unk, Throttle 271853 Washer, Throttle Shaft, Foam...
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