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Craftsman 917.293340 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.293340 Owner's Manual

9.0 hp 21 inch tine width rear tine with counter rotating tine tiller
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Owner's Manual
[RRFTSMRN*
9.0 HP
21 INCH TINE WIDTH
REAR TINE WITH
COUNTER
ROTATING TINES
TILLER
Model No.
917.293340
* Safety
* Assembly
* Operation
e Maintenance
e Espa_ol
. Repair Parts
I
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Seers Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Seers Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat Seam, 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. Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears service center/department in the United States.
  • Page 3 • Never attempt to make any adjustments • Never operate the tiller without good 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 This unit is equipped with Congratulations on your purchase of a an internal combustion engine and Craftsman l]ller. It has been designed, should not be used on or near any engineered and manufactured to give unimproved forest-coversd, brush- you the best possible dependability and covered or grass covered land unless the performance.
  • 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 LEFT...
  • Page 6 UNPACKINGCARTON _CAUTION: Be careful of exposed ,. Handle Assembly "UP"Posltion staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. Tighten har_e IMPORTANT:When unpacking and lock lever to hold assembling tiller, be careful not to stretch or kink cables. Loosen Handle Lock •...
  • Page 7 INSERT CABLE CLIP REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE • Make sure shift lever indicator is in =N" • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column. Push cables (neutral) position. • Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle. into clip.
  • Page 8 These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
  • 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 aye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER •...
  • Page 10 TURNING CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • Release the drive control bar. • The engine in your unit has been • Move throttle control to =SLOW" shipped, from the factory, already filled position. with SAE 30 summer weight oil. • Place shift lever indicator in up, •...
  • Page 11 _CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow Choke Control for fuel expansion. If gasoline is acciden- Fuel Shut-Off Valve (Underneath Gas Tank) tally spilled, move machine away from To Open: Several Turns area of spill.
  • Page 12 TINE SHEAR PINS • Do not lean on handle. This takes weight off the wheels and reduces The tine assemblies on your tiller are traction. To get through a really tough secured to the tine shaft with shear pins section of sod or hard ground, apply (See %INE REPLACEMENT in the upward pressure on handle or lower...
  • Page 13 SCHEDULE ERVICE DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil I_L2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Armster / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug RH Gear Case Grease...
  • Page 14 _eCAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire • Remove oil fill plug. fore performing any maintenance • Refill engine with oil through oil fill (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent tube. See •CHECK ENGINE OIL accidental starting of engine. LEVEL" in the Operation section of this manual.
  • Page 15 MUFFLER Cover Base Pre-Cleaner Blot Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not Retainer tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a 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 • Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. If Belt Guard Cap Nut and Hex Nut end We,she tire pressures are not equal, tiller will Located pull to one side. • Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber. TO REMOVE WHEEL •...
  • Page 17 TINE REPLACEMENT • To maintain the superb tilling perfor- mance of this machine the tines should g_oCAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear be checked for sharpness, wear, and vas or other protection when handling bending, particularly the tines which tines. are next to the transmission. If the gap A badly worn fine causes your tiller to between the tines exceeds...
  • Page 18 ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Maintenance, repair, or replacement of The carburetor has a high speed jet and the emission control devices and sys- has been preset at the factory and adjust- tems, which are being done at the ment should not be necessary. However, customers expense, may be performed minor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, tem-...
  • 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 days or more. fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or _CAUTION: Never store the tiller with...
  • 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. Wait several minutes before 3.Engine flooded. attempting to start. 4. Dirty air cleaner. 4.
  • Page 21 CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Engine overheats 1. Low oil level/dirty oil. 1. Check oil level/change oil. 2. Clean engine air screen. 2. Dirty engine air screen. 3. Dirty engine. 3. Clean cylinder fins, air screen, muffler area. 4. Remove and clean muffler. 4.
  • Page 22 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293340 HANDLES KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 138305 Throttle,Control 19 19131611 Washer 13/32xl 141406 Gdp,Handle 20 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle 110673X Grommet,Handle 21 150628 Column,Handle,Asm. 127254X Bar, Ddve ControlAssembly 22 165197 Clip, Plastic,Cable 6712J Cap, Vinyl 23 86777 Screw, Hex, Washer#10-24 x 1/2...
  • Page 23 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293340 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 10040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 24 4929H Rivet, Drilled 73220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 25 4921H Clip,Hairpin 154734 Screw Shift Lever . 102818X558 Guard, Belt 110111X Lever, Shift 138399 V-Belt 72110404 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr.
  • Page 24 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293340 MAINFRAME, R IGHTSIDE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION BriggsModel 19G402-1170-E1 138402 Bumper 16 7192J 8450J Counter Weight, R.H. Tie_e 17 72140608 10040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 Bolt, Carriage 3/6-16 x 1 18 72470636 73220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16...
  • Page 25 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293340 TRANSMISSION PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170324 TransmissjonAssembly 8357J Gear, Reverse Idler 170325 Gearcass Assembly, R.H. w/ 674A289 Gear, Assembly, Reverse Idler Baarlng (Includes Key No. 18) (Includes Key Nos, 28 and 30) 8370J Bo!t, Upset 6803J Beating, Needle...
  • Page 26 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293340 TINE SHIELD KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 739O05OO Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 20 73220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 161416X558 Shield, Side, Outer L.H. 21 138420 Stake, Depth 8393J Pin, Depth Stake 22 74930632 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2 12000036 Ring, Klip...
  • Page 27 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293340 TINEASSEMBLY KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 6556,1 12 74610624 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 1-1/2 Tine, L.H. 101194M Tine, LH. 13 4929H Rivet, Panhead 100445L 14 3146R Retainer Spring HubAssembly 73610600 15 101193M Tine, R.H.
  • Page 28 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293340 DECALS KEY PART DESCRIPTION 158097 Decal, Logo 171779 Decal, Logo 171780 Decal, Logo 145023 Decal,Logo 120431X Decal, Hand Placement 138546 Decal, Shift Indicator 120075X Decal, Waming, RotatingTines 137538 Decal, Waming Dora 165270 Decal, B & S Ref Engine 10 158097 Decal, Control Panel 11 157984...
  • Page 29 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293340 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 19G402-1170-E1 ,210 lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL, SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 11036 LABEL KIT I 1358 GASKET SE'_.
  • Page 30 TILLER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.293340 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 19G402-1170-E1 u,_e it 8EQUIRES 8PECLAL TOOLS TO IN_rALL; SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONMANUAL.
  • Page 31 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293340 ENGINE,BRIGGS& STRATTON - - MODELNUMBER19G402-1170-E1 KL=Y PART K]EY PART NO. NO. DESCRg:qlON NO. NO. DESCRIFnON 495631 CylinderAssembly 51A 272707 A-Gasket, Intake Manifold 495657 Bushing,Cylinder 94778 Stud, Cad). Mounting 391086 *Seal, Oil 393576 Housing, RewindStarter 214347 Head,Cylinder 295871 Pulley, Rewind Stader...
  • Page 32 TILLER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.293340 ENGINE,BRIGGS& STRATrON- - MODELNUMBER19G402-1170-E1 PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 142 690125 Nozzle, Carburetor(Standard) 398525 Insulator 690126 Nozzle, Carburetor (High Altitude) 93722 Terminal, Spade 161 497669 Base, AirCleaner 491893 BushingGovernor Crank 163 273101 e*Gaskat, Air Cleaner 94907 Bolt,Cantage Nut, Hex...
  • Page 36 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week...