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Craftsman 917.293482 Owner's Manual

Rear tine tiller with counter rotating tines 6.5 hp 17 inch tine width
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J CRIIFTSMAWJ
REAR.TINE TILLER WITH
COUNTER
ROTATING TINES
6.5 HP
17 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.293482
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...
  • Page 3 • Never attempt to make any adjustments • Never operate the tiller without good while the engine (motor) is running visibility or light. (except where specifically recommend- • Be careful when tilling in hard ground. ed by manufacturer). The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward.
  • Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline 3 Quarts • Read and observe the safety rules. _€o|1_ :1 _egular 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 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 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 _I, CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples when handhny or disposing _:_{ cartoning material. IMPORTANT: When unpacking assembling tiller, be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing Loosen Handle Lock cartoning material. Lever to Move 1. While holding handle assembly, cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame.
  • Page 7 INSERT CABLE CLIP Shift Lever Hairpin Indicator • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column. Push cables Shift Rod into clip. Handle Column Cables Cable Clip CONNECT SHIFT ROD REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE 1. Insert end of shift rod farthest from 1.
  • Page 8 These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning• KNOWYOURTILLER 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.
  • 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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 10 CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL TURNING 1. Release the drive control bar. The engine in your unit has been 2. Move throttle control to "SLOW" shipped, from the factory, already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil. position. 1. With engine level, clean area around 3.
  • 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- tally spilled, move machine away from area of spill. Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared.
  • Page 12 ADJUSTWHEELS CULTIVATING 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. 3.
  • Page 13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE /__._'_L _,_, SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil _1,2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen t# # Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder...
  • Page 14 5. Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in the Operation before performing any maintenance 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 15 MUFFLER _Cover Knob Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a Cover_ fire hazard. Inspect periodically replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen Precleaner_ Cartridge...
  • Page 16 TIRE CARE . ._-_,. Belt Guard _kCAUTION: When mounting tires, unless beads are seated, overinflation can Washer cause an explosion. (Located • Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. Behind tire pressures are not equal, tiller will Tire) pull to one side. •...
  • Page 17 • To maintain the superb tilling perfor- TINE REPLACEMENT mance of this machine the tines should _II,CAUTION: Tines 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 18 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ENGINE The carburetor has been preset at the Maintenance, repair, or replacement factory and adjustment should not be the emission control devices and sys- necessary. However, engine perfor- tems, which are being done at the mance can be affected by differences customers expense, may be performed fuel, temperature,...
  • Page 19 NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. not be used for 30 days or more. stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or...
  • Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Engine not "CHOKED" properly. the Operation section. Engine flooded.
  • Page 21 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. Dirty engine air screen. 2. Clean engine air screen. 3. Dirty engine. 3.
  • Page 22 Vea el Manual Ingles ... Ingles del Duefio Mantenimiento ..........GARANTIA LIMITADA DE DOS AIgOS PARA LA CULTIVADORA CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) afios, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Cultivadora Craftsman mantenga, lubrique y afine segt_n las instrucciones para la operacion...
  • Page 23 MANTENIMIENTO • Tenga mucho cuidado cuando opere o cruce entradas para automoviles de ripio, ALMACENAMIENTO senderos o caminos. Este alerta en Io que • Mantenga los accesorios y aditamentos de se refiere a los peligros escondidos o al la m_quina en buenas condiciones para el trafico.
  • Page 24 ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO RESPONSABILIDADES DEL CLIENTE • Lea y observe las reglas de seguridad. 3 Cuartos Capacidad de • _iq_ _n progr,_m_ regular de mantenimiento, asolina: _;u_ado y uso de su cultivadora. Aceite(API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Sobre 40°F) • Siga las instrucciones descritas en las SAE 5w-30 SAE 10w-30...
  • Page 25 Su cultivadora nueva ha sido montada en la PARTE DELANTERA fabrica, con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio. Para asegurarse que la cultivadora operar_, en forma segura y adecuada, todas IZQUIERDO DERECHO las partes y los articulos de ferreteria monte tienen que estar apretados...
  • Page 26 DESEMPAQUE DE LA CAJA CARTON _J,,_) _¢del mango _.PRECAUCl6N." Tenf,_ cuidad_ (: _,-_ i','f5 _u_ocl0_h'Amba" grapas expuestas cuando manele u u_.._ los materiales de la caja de cart6n. ":_'i',_, Apriete la palanca de ',,"_,%, cierredel mangopara IMPORTANTE" Cuando desempaque y monte la cultivadora, tenga cuidado de no estirar o enredar los cables.
  • Page 27 INSERCI6N DE LA ABRAZADERA Abrazadera de Horquilla CABLE Indicador de la • Inserte la abrazadera del cable de plastico Palanca de Cambio Varilla de Cambio dentro del agujero en la parte trasera de la columna del mango. Empuje los cables dentro de la abrazadera.
  • Page 28 Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su cultivadora en la literature proporcionada con el producto, aprenda y comprenda sus significados. CONOZCA SU CULTIVADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU CULTIVADORA Compare las Uustraciones con su cultivadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n...
  • Page 29 La operaci6n de cualquier cultivadora puede hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro de sus OlOS, Io que puede producir dafios graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos antes de hacer arrancar su cultivadora o mientras este labrando con ella.
  • Page 30 GIRO ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR MOTOR Suelte la barra de control de la impulsi6n. Mueva el control de la aceleraci6n a la IMPORTANTE: Tenga mucho cuidado de no posicion de "LENTO" (SLOW). permitir que entre mugre al motor cuando Ponga e! indicador de la palanca de cambio revise o afiada aceite o combustible.
  • Page 31 y el carburador queden vacias. La prbxima AVISO: A mucha altura (sobre 3000 pies) o en temporada use combustible nuevo. Vea la climas frios (debajo de 40 ° F [4 ° C]) puede secci6n de Almacenamiento para m_.s que la mezcla del combustible del carburador informaci6n.
  • Page 32 AJUSTE DE LAS RUEDAS PARA CULTIVO CULTIVO El cultivo quiere decir la destrucci6n de las malezas entre las hileras, para evitar que Ponga bloques debajo del lado derecho de estas le roben la nutrici6n y la humedad alas la cultivadora y remueva la abrazadera de plantas.
  • Page 33 MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FEGHAS DE MEDIDA <,5 sE.v,c,o..Go... FEO.AS OE S .V,C,O Revisar el nivel del aceite del motor I1 # Cambiar el aceite del motor <2 Aceitar los puntos de pivote Inspeccionar el supresor del silenciador ¥/ Inspeccionar la rejilla de aire Limpiar/cambiar el cartucho del filtro de aire...
  • Page 34 _PRECAUCI(_N: Desconecte el alambre Remueva el tap6n del dep6sito de relleno la bujia antes de dar mantenimiento (excepto de aceite. Tenga cuidado de no permitir por el ajuste del carburador) para evitar que el que la mugre entre al motor. Vuelva a Ilenar el motor con aceite.
  • Page 35 SILENClADOR No opere la cultivadora sin el silenciador. Cubierta _Tornillo de la base manipulee el sistema de escape. Los silenciadores o los amortiguadores de chispas dafiados pueden crear un peligro de incendio. Inspecci6nelos peri6dicamente y cambielos si Aletas del Cartucho es necesario.
  • Page 36 CUIDADO DE LAS LLANTAS Protecci6n de la correa _kPRECAUCI(_N: Cuando monte las Ilantas, a /',__ca Hexagonal menos que los talones esten asentados, si se H!__,,/_ j'_ y arandela inftan demasiado se puede producir uea _/C__ ._U_ " cadas detras explosi6n. \/_'---__Y--_,de la Ilanta) •...
  • Page 37 CAMBIO DE BRAZOS • Para que esta m._quina pueda mantener un rendimiento excelente en el labrado, se _sePRECAUCI6N - Los brazos son afilados. guantes u otra protecci6n cuando maneje deben revisar los brazos para verificar si los brazos. estan afilados, desgastados o doblados, especialmente...
  • Page 38 MOTOR Cable de1tornillo de sujeci6n El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el Cable de la reemplazo de cualquier dispositivos sistemas del control de la emisi6n, los cuales Aceleraci6n _ sean hechos al costo del cliente, pueden ser realizados por cualquier individuo establecimiento de reparaci6n de motor.
  • Page 39 Inmediatamente prepare su cultivadora para el AVlSO: El estabilizador de combustible es una almacenamiento al final de la temporada o si la alternativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas o mas. la formacion de depositos de goma en el...
  • Page 40 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: dirigido a un centro de servicio Vea la seccibn aproplada en el manual a menos que estd Sears, Correccibn CAUSA PROBLEMA No arranca 1. Sin combustible, 1. Llene el estanque de combustible. 2. Motor sin la "ESTRANGU- 2.
  • Page 41 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual a menos que estd dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears, CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de fuerza 10.Rejilla de aire del motor sucia. 10. Limpie la rejilla de airs del motor. 11 .Silenciador sucio/taponado.
  • Page 42 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293482 HANDLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180634 Throttle, Control STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 141406 Grip, Handle 19131611 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga. 110673X Grommet, Handle 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle 127254X Bar, Drive Control Assembly 150258 Handle, Assemble 6712J...
  • Page 43 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293482 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73970500 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 4497H Retainer, Spring STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8 165501X558 Guard, Belt STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 132801 Belt, V 170127 Shield, Inner Belt Guard 104679X Pulley, Idler Screw Shift Lever 12000032 154734...
  • Page 44 150750 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement 795R Tire Valve 102173X CounterWeight, R.H..Engine, (See Breakdown) STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8 Craftsman Model No. 120402- STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 0109-E1 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5116-18 x 1-1/2 7192J TieCable 4497H Retainer, Spring 126875X Rivet, Drilled NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.inches.
  • Page 45 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293482 TRANSMISSION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180677 Transmission Assembly (Includes 150737 Ground Shaft Assembly Key Nos. 2-52) 143006 Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive R.H. 180627 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing 106388X Spacer 0.70 x 1.00 x 1.150 (Includes Key No. 4) 102121X Sprocket and Gear Assembly 161963...
  • Page 46 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293482 TINE SHIELD °J ._/23 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 UNC 102701X Grip 161415X558 Shield, Side, Outer L.H. STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 102156X Stake, Depth 12000035 Ring, Klip 74930632 Bolt, Hex 3/8-!6 x 2 STD533107...
  • Page 47 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293482 TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74610616 4459J Tine, Outer, L.H. Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 4460J 132673 Pin, Shear Tine, Outer, R.H. 132728 6554J Tine, Inner, L.H. Assembly, Hub and Plate, R.H. 6555J Tine, lnner, R.H.
  • Page 48 Decal, Shift Indicator 157984 Decal, Tine, Shield, Counter Rotating Tines 12OO75X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 163094 Decal, Tine Depth Stake 162215 Decal, Tine, Shield, Warning Dom 171078 Decal, Rewind 167156 Decal, Craftsman IC 166138 Decal, Intek 181631 Manual, Owner's (Eng/Span)
  • Page 49 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293482 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - ° MODEL NUMBER 120402-0109-E1 552 " _:-- 307 ._ _741 718 : 4r REQUIRES SPEClALTOOL_ TO INSTALL• SEE REPAIR 742 % INSTRUCTIONMANUAL. 32A '_ 11019 LABEL KIT I 746 \_i¢ 46_-_j.
  • Page 50 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293482 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120402-0109-E1 365 , -. 6921 186 _' 127 " " 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51/_'_/ ..163 ,;-__" 633A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 137 _ 276'_1 127", 633_ _ 633A '_'...
  • Page 51 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293482 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 120402-0109-E1 356++ 836Al_ 3oo i it I __', I:(J 613_ 883--L___ 467,_ 961 _=t ..163 "_" 11 ,_ 971A _...
  • Page 52 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293482 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120402-0109-E1 I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL /_.._ 1005 363 _ o:_-, _ 455 , -" • oo€ f _ '_ 305 _" 1095 VALVE GASKET SET...
  • Page 53 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293482 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120402-0109-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 693811 Cylinder Assembly 691636 Screw (Throttle Valve) 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 690024 Shaft-Throttle 693643 Head-Cylinder 398185 Kit-Idle Speed 695166 •+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 691242 13 Pin-Float Hinge...
  • Page 54 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293482 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120402-0109-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 693610 Shield-Cylinder 692565 Gear-Timing 690345 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 692564 Retainer-ERing 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 692566 Gear-Idler 692605 Armature-Magneto 694258 Retainer 691061 Screw (Armature Magneto) 694544 Stud (Rocker Arm) 491055...
  • Page 56 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold 1-800-4-MY-HOME @ Anylime, day ornig_ (1_00-4S9-4663) (US_ andCanada) www.sears.ca www_conl For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center.

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