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Craftsman 917.293491 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.293491 Owner's Manual

Rear tine tiller with dual rotating tines 7.0hp 19 inch tine width
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ICRAFTSMAWI
REAR TINE TILLER WITH
DUAL ROTATING TINES
7.0HP
19 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.293491
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.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment,
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 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. CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 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. Warranty service is available by returning the craftsman...

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Use extension cords and receptacles • Never operate the machine at high as specified by the manufacturer for all speeds on slippery surfaces. Look units with electric drive motors or behind and use care when backing. • Never allow bystanders near the unit.

  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline 4 Quads • Read and observe the safety rules. • 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: Tools Required For Assembly

    Your new tiller has been assembled at the FRONT 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 RIGHT insure proper tightness.

  • Page 6: Unpacking Carton

    UNPACKING CARTON _CAUTION" Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. IMPORTANT: When unpacking and assembling tiller, be careful not to stretch or kink cables. 1. While holding handle assembly, cut Loosen Handle cable ties securing handle assembly Lock Lever to to top frame.

  • Page 7: Check Tire Pressure

    REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE INSERT CABLE CLIP • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the 1. Adjust handle assemby to lowest back of handle column. Push cables position. Be sure lock lever is tight- into clip. ened securely. 2. Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N Handle Column (neutral) position.
  • Page 8 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 manual for future reference, CAUTION ENGINE ENGINC EAST SLOW CHC4_E...
  • 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. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER HARD TO SHIFT GEARS •...
  • Page 10 4. Move throttle control to "FAST" IMPORTANT: Always lower the draq position for deep tilling. stake when using the forward rotat,lg tin_ drive. IMPORTANT: Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into OUTER SIDE SHIELDS another position. The back edges of the outer side shields "Locked"...

  • Page 11: Add Gasoline

    • For cold weather operation you should 1. Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected. change oil for easier starting (See oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance 2. Move shift lever indicator to "N" section of this manual). (neutral) position.

  • Page 12: Tine Shear Pins

    TILLING HINTS CULTIVATING _aCAUTION: Until you are accustomed Cultivating is destroying the weeds ndling your tiller, start actual field use between rows to prevent them from with throttle in slow position (mid-way robbing nourishment and moisture from between "FAST" and "IDLE"). the plants.
  • Page 13 ADJUST WHEELS FOR OUTER VIEW OF TIRE CULTIVATING Clevis 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: Lubrication Chart

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level I# # Change Engine ! 1_1.2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrestor / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge I_ 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace...
  • Page 15 J_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire 5. Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK before performing maintenance ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in the Operation 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: Cooling System

    MUFFLER __---_ Cover Knob Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Dam- aged mufflers or spark arresters could Cover_ create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary. If your engine is _.__-- Cartridge equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly,...
  • Page 17 TIRE CARE Belt Guard _CAUTION: When mounting tires, unless beads are seated, overinflation Washer cause an explosion. (Located • Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. Behind tire pressures are not equal, tiller will Tire) pull to one side. • • Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which Screws can damage rubber.

  • Page 18: Tine Replacement

    TINE REPLACEMENT To maintain the superb tilling perfor- mance of this machine the tines should _I, CAUTION: lines are sharp. Wear be checked for sharpness, wear, and gloves or other protection when handling bending, particularly the tines which tines. are next to the transmission. If the gap A badly worn tine causes your tiller to between the tines exceeds 3-1/2...
  • Page 19 ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Maintenance, repair, or replacement The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be the emission control devices and sys- tems, which are being done at the necessary. However, engine perfor- mance can be affected by differences customers expense, may be performed...

  • Page 20: Engine Oil

    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 days or more. fuel gum deposits during storage. _I_CAUTION: Never store the tiller with stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Chart

    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. Engine not "CHOKED" 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in 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. Clean engine air screen. Dirty engine air screen. 3. Dirty engine. 3.
  • Page 23 Vea el Manual Ingles ... Ingles del DueSo Mantenimiento ..........GARANTIA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA CULTIVADORA CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) a_os, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Cultivadora Craftsman mantenga, lubrique y afine seg_n las instrucciones para la operaci6n...

  • Page 24: Mantenimiento

    • Tenga mucho cuidado cuando opere o MANTENIMIENTO cruce entradas para autom6viles de f_p_o, senderos o caminos. Este alerta en Io que • _,_._,.,5/_ rl_ce_:_,_), se refiere a los peligros escondidos o al [a maqullid UU_nnd_, COndI(.IUII_; _ara tr_lfico. No Ileve pasajeros. funcionamiento.
  • Page 25 ESPECIFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO RESPONSABILIDADES DEL CLIENTE • Lea y observe las reglas de seguridad. 3apacidad de 4 Cuartos • Siga un programa regular de mantenimiento, _solina: Sin plomo, regular cuidado y uso de su cultivadora. _,ceite(API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Sobre 40°F) •...
  • Page 26 Su cultivadora nueva ha sido montada on la PAR'fiE DELAN'RERA fa.brica, con la excepciOn de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio. Para asegurarse que la cultivadora LADO operara en forma segura y adecuada, todas I.AIX) DERECHO IZQUIERDO las partes y los articulos...
  • Page 27 DESEMPAQUE DE LA CAJA CARTON posoci6n "Arriba" _,PRECAUCI(_N: Tenga cuidado con las grapas expuestas cuando maneje o deseche Apriete la palanca de los materiales de la caja de cart6n. •,.'% cierre del mango para IMPORTANTE" Cuando desempaque y monte la cultivadora, tenga cuidado de no Suelte la palanca de estirar o enredar los cables.
  • Page 28 INSERCI6NDE LA ABRAZADERA DEL Abrazadera de Horquilla CABLE Indicador de la • Inserte la abrazadera del cable de pl_tstico deCambio dentro del agujero en la parte trasera de la Vadlla de Cambio columna del mango. Empuie los cables dentro de la abrazadera. Columnadel Mango Cables...
  • Page 29 CONOZCA SU CULTIVADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU CULTIVADORA Compare las ilustraciones con su cultivadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para futura referencia. ATT_NC_ O _TO_ MO_O_...
  • Page 30 La operaci6n de cualquier cultivadora puede hacer que salten nhf,_t," - t,",;'_ dentro de sus olos, Io qu_ {,'a, e de produclr d_ - s g av ,2 Cp _._[._ , _,_# anteojos de seguddad o proteceion_,-_,,_f_, _.o_ o_ o_ ,4,,,,/_ I,,4 Le,_.

  • Page 31: Especificaciones

    Mueva el control de la aceleraci6n IMPORTANTE: Baje siempre la estaca de posici6n de "R,i_PIDO " (FAST) paraun arrastre antes de utilizar el mando de diente de rotaci6n hacia adelante. labrado protundo. IMPORTANTE: Siempre suelte la barra de DEFENSAS LATERALES EXTERIORES control de la impulsion antes de mover la Los bordes trasero de las defensas laterales...
  • Page 32 Cuando este empezando un motor por la Reinstalar la capa del aceite de motor y apriete a rondo. primera vez o si el motor se ha quedado sin • Para la operaci6n en clima trio, debe gasolina, sera necesario varios intentos para cambiarse el aceite para facilitar el arranque mover la gasolina desde el estanque al motor.
  • Page 33 CONSEJOS PARALABRAR CULTIVO El cultivo quiere decir la destrucci6n de las _iPRECAUCI6N: Antes de acostumbrarse manejar su cultivadora, empiece el use de malezas entre las hileras, para evitar que esta en el terreno con la aceleracion en la estas le roben la nutrici6n y la humedad alas posici6n de "lento"...
  • Page 34 AJUSTE DE LAS RUEDAS PARA VISTA EXTERIOR DE LA LLANTA CULTIVO Ponga bloques debajo del lado derecho de la cultivadora y remueva la abrazadera de horquiIla y la clavija de horquilla de la rueda del lado derecho. Mueva la rueda hacia afuera, aproximadamente 1 pulgada, hasta que el agujero en el cubo de la rueda interior se...
  • Page 35 MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS DE MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE _'_Q__Q_ SERVICIO REGULAR /O_'/O?/O_"70_ FECHAS DE SERVIClO Revisar el nivel del aceite del motor I_ # Cambiar el aceite del motor I_1,_ Aceitar los puntos de pivote Inspeccionar el supresor del silenciador Inspeccionar la rejilla de aire Limpiar/cambiar...
  • Page 36 & Despu_s de que el aceite se haya drenado _d_bPRECAUCl6N:Desconecte el alambre completamente, vuelva a colocar el tapbn ujfa antes de dar mantenimiento (excepto clel drenaje del aceite y aprietelo en forma por el ajuste del carburador) para evitar que el motor arranque pot accidente.
  • Page 37 SlLENClADOR de la base No opere la cultivadora sin el silenciador. manipulee el sistema de escape. Los silenciadores o los amortiguadores de chispas dafiados pueden crear un peligro de incendio. Aletas del Inspeccionelos peri6dicamente y cambielos si caduchc es necesario. Si su motor viene equipado con un conjunto de rejilla para el amortiguador de chispas, remu(_valo cada 50 heras para limpiarlo e inspeccionarlo.
  • Page 38 CUIDADO DE LAS LLANTAS Protecci6n de la correa _kPRECAUCI6N: Cuando monte las Ilantas, a menos que los talones est_n asentados, si se y arandela inflan demasiado se puede producir una explosi6n. de la Ilanta) • Mantenga 20 libras de presi6n en las Ilantas. 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 excelente en el labrado, se _sePRECAUCI(_N: Los brazos afilados. deben revisar los brazos para verificar si guantes u otra proteccion cuando maneje los brazos. estan afilados, desgastados o doblados, especialmente los que se encuentran Si hay un brazo muy desgastado su...
  • Page 40 MOTOR Cable del tornillo El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el de sujeci6n _. reemplazo de cualquier dispositivos o Cable de la sistemas del control de la emisi6n, los cuales sean hechos al costo del cliente, pueden ser Acelerac_ realizados por cualquier individuo o establecimiento de reparaci6n de motor.
  • Page 41 Inmediatamente prepare su cultivadora para AVlSO: El estabilizador de combustible es una el almacenamiento al final de la temporada o alternativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo si la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o la formaci6n de dep6sitos de goma en el mas.
  • Page 42 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la seccibn apropiada en el manual a menos que estd dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears, CORRECCI6N PROBLEMA CAUSA No arranca 1. Sin combustible, 1. Llene el estanque de combustible. 2. Vea "PARA ARRANCAR 2, Motor sin la "ESTRANGU- MOTOR"...
  • Page 43 IDENTIFIC'^r"_N DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la se_.,, ,_ apropiada en el manual a menos que estd dirigido a un cent_ servicio Sears. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA El motor se 1. Revise el nivel del aceite/cambie 1. Nivel del aceite bajo/aceite sucio. el aceite. calienta demasiado 2.
  • Page 44 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917,293491 HANDLES 31 \\ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180634 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga. Throttle, Control 19131611 141406 Lever, Lock, Handle Grip, Handle 109228X 110673X Grommet, Handle 150628 Handle, Assemble 127254X Bar, Drive Control Assembly 165197 Clip, Plastic, Cable 6712J...
  • Page 45 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293491 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE _..,';" PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73510500 Nut, Keps 5/16-18 126875X Rivet, Drilled STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8 STD624008 Retainer Spdng STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 165501X615 Guard, Belt 170127 Shield, inner Belt Guard 132801 Belt, V 164329...
  • Page 46 STD551031 Washer 11/32 x 11116 x 16Ga. 795R Tire Valve 74760512 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement Engine, (See Breakdown) Craftsman Model No. 74760532 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x2 121402-0194-E1 102173X CounterWeight, R.H. 7192J TieCable STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8...
  • Page 47 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293491 TRANSMISSION :> PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180686 Sprocket and Gear Assembly Transmission Assembly (Includes 102121X Key Nos. 2-52) 102112X Shaft, Reduction (2nd) 180648 Screw, Whiz, Lock 5/16-18 x 3-1/2 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing 102101X (Includes Key No. 4) 161524 Sprocket Assembly w/Bearing 161963...
  • Page 48 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293491 TINE SHIELD PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 UNC 102701X Grip 161415X615 Shield, Side, Outer L.H. STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth t02156X Stake, Depth 12000035 Ring, Klip 74930632 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2 S'rD533107 Bolt, Cardage...

  • Page 49: Tine Assembly

    TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293491 TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 132673 Pin, Shear 163499 Tine, Spade 3146R Clip, Hairpin 163500 Tine,Cleaning 163926 Assembly, Hub and Plate 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S inches. STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8 1 inch = 25.4 mm...
  • Page 50 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293491 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 177570 Decal, CNTRL. PNL 145023 Decal, Logo 177564 Decal, Belt Guard 177565 Decal, Tine Shield DRT 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 917.293491 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0194-E1 34 J86840_ 11 ,_' 914A =,': 914 : 552 : 307 r 718_ "k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS _6 _ TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. [1019 LABEL KIT I 11058 OWNER'S MANUAL I...

  • Page 52: Gasket Set

    TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293491 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0194-E1 365_ 633AO 633 O 692 II 137_ 27s_ 127_ 1171 2760_ 51L_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 2760 1630 137_ 6330 633A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 633A 633 @ 12___ 127_/_---_ 276_...
  • Page 53 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293491 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0194-E1 265 _ 663_ 632__ 836A_ 190_ 832 ! 677 _...
  • Page 54 TILLER - oMODEL NUMBER 917.293491 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0194-E1 65 _P'_ 1005 1036 LABEL-EMISSIONS 1095 VALVE GASKET...
  • Page 55 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293491 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0194-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Kit-Idle Speed 690045 Cylinder Assembly 398185 Pin-Float Hinge 2 399269 to4691242 Plate-Choke 299819 • o Side) 691182 Shaft-Choke 693643 Head-Cylinder 693628 Jet-Main 695166 °+ Gasket-Cylinder Head...
  • Page 56 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293491 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121402-0194-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Stud-Rocker Arm 693610 Shield-Cylinder 694544 Guard-Muffler 690345 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 693583 Screw (Muffler Guard) 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 690661 Screw (Muffler Guard) 692605 Armature-Magneto 836A 693624...
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