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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.295852
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
®
5.0
P
17 raNCHTINE WIDTH
REAR TiNE TILLER WiTH
COUNTER
ROTATING TINES
= Assembly
= Operation
- Customer Responsibilities
- Service and Adjustments
- Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.295852 ® Caution: 17 raNCHTINE WIDTH Read and follow all Safety Rules REAR TiNE TILLER WiTH and Instructions ROTATING TINES Before Operating COUNTER This Equipment = Assembly = Operation - Customer Responsibilities - Service and Adjustments - Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
- Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING ° Keep children and pets away • Read the Owner's Manua! carefully. Be thoroughly ° Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to familiar' with the controls and the proper use of the till too deep at too fast a rate., equipment°...
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Page 3: Product Specifications
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negtigence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual, If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase,... - Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........FEI_"_ RULES ............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 3,13-15 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ......... 15-18 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........3 STORAG E ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........ACCESSORIES ............. REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ........21-27 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ........28-32 OPERATION .............
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Page 5: Accessories
ACCESSOR 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 AIR F,LTER STASiUZER... - 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 all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely, Use the correct toots as necessary to insure proper tightness.
- Page 7 , i i,i i,,i,,i,i MBLY Grasp handle assembly. Hold in "up" position. Be sure UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) handle lock remains in gearcase notch_ Slide handle ......i ll,,,i i ,i assembly into position_ staples when handling or disposing CAUTION: Be careful of exposed ...
- Page 8 CONNECTSHIFT ROD (See Fig. 6) REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of • Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N" (neutral) posi shift lever indicator tion (See Fig 6) insert hairpin c|ip through hole of shift rod to secure •...
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Page 9: Throttle
OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RlJLES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrationswith yourtiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manua! for future reference, These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning. -
Page 10: Depth Stake
OPERATION 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 the spectacles or standard safety glasses. -
Page 11: Side Shields
OPERATnON Engine oil should be to point of overflowing TURNING approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFiCA- • Release the drive control bar, TIONS" on page 3 of this manual. All oil must meet A PJ Service Classification SF or SG ° Move throttle control to "SLOW"... -
Page 12: Cultivating
OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 17) ° Soil conditions are importantfor proper tiIling. Tines will not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may contrib- ute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller. Hard soil should be moistened before tilling; however, extremely wet soil will "ba!l-up"... -
Page 13: Customer Responsibilities 3
CUSTOMER RESPO ..i,,ll,l,l,llll , iii ,111 I'" ,,i,iii I,LII_ IINI'"I'III'I'I MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE D/Zz FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE ......i'nii iiiqqq,ll iiii iiiiiii Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil ......i l llIHrNNNNI i/"... -
Page 14: Air Cleaner
CUSTOMER ILITIES _"'"" " "" '' q'......................iiii,,,,,,,,' ......'..,, ,u ,,,,, Disconnect spark plug wire before performingany maintenance(except carburetor adjustment) to prevent Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass,leaves, spilledoil, or fuel Removefuel from tank before tipping accidental starting of engine. -
Page 15: Handle Height
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBBLmTIES TRANSMISSION MUFFLER Your transmissionis sealed and will only require lubrication Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with if serviced. exhaust system° Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazar& Inspect periodically and replace if necessary°... -
Page 16: Belt Guard
AND ADJUSTM illlllllll illll TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 22) Figs, 22 and 23) • Remove L.H. inner and outer side shields (See "TO D" Remove beltguard, (See 'TO REMOVE BELT GUAR REMOVE WHEEL" in this section of this manual). in this section of this manual). -
Page 17: Tines
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ll, i To maintain the superb tilling performance of this TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 24, 25 and 26) machine the tines should be checked for sharpness, ill i, i,ll ......wear, and bending, particularly the tines which are next CAUTION: Tines are sharp. -
Page 18: Throttle
SERVICE AND ADJUSTM ..,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, l llUl=l FINAL SETTING ENGINE • Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running at idle and drive TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE control bar in "DISENGAGED" position (See Fig. -
Page 19: Storage
STORAGE ENGINE OIL Immediatety prepare you r tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Drain oi/(with engine warm) and replace with ctean o+!. (Sea"ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities section ol CAUTION: Never store the tiller with this manual). -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM IIIIIIIIIIIII JIL_ Out of fuel Fifl fuel tank, Will not start Engine not "CHOKED" propedy. See 'q-O START ENGINE" in Operation section Engine flooded Wait several minutes before attempting to start Dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge, Water in fuel D_aln fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with tresh gasoline,... - Page 21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER " " MODEL NUMBER 917.295852 HANDLES PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART STD541437 *Nut, Centeflock 3/6-16 Throttle, Control 1913161t Washer 13/32xl Ga.. 127012X 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle Grip, Handle 141406 150258 Handle, Assemble Grommet, Handle 110673X Bar, Drive Control Assembly 121145X C_ip, Plastic, Cable 127254X...
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Page 22: Repair' Parts
REPAIR PARTS TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.295852 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION STD541431 Nut, Keps 5/16-18 STD551137 *Washer, Lock 3/8 STD541037 *Nut, Hex 3/8-16 74930568 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 4-t/4 STD571810 *Pin, Roll ! 10111X Lever, Shift STD532505 * Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr, 5 8700J Plate, Shift Indicator 86777... -
Page 23: Type
REPAIR PARTS TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.295852 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART Tire 5015J STD541431 * Nut, Keps 5/16-18 128952 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement 795R Tire Valve 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 140535 Engine, Briggs & Stratton 102173X Counter Weight, R.H. -
Page 24: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS TILLER--IVIO1D L NUMBER9 917.295852 TRANSMISSION "_._ DESCRIPTION PART 106390X Spacer 0.765 x 1 125 x 1.23 Chain #35-50 Pitch t02134X 150737 Ground Shaft Assembly 143008 Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive RH DESCRIPTION PART 106388X Spacer 0.70 x 1.00 x 1 150 102121X Sprocket and Gear Assembiy 150697... -
Page 25: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 9'17.295852 TINE SHIELD PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 98000129 Nut, Flange 5/16-18 STD532512 * Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Gr.. 5 104088X459 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. 102701X Grip 8393J STD541037 * Nut, Hex 3/8-16 Pin, Stake, Depth 12000036 Ring, Klip... -
Page 26: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.295852 TtNE ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART 4459J Tine, Outer, Loll.. 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 132673 Pin, Shear 4460J Tine, Outer, R.H. 6554J Tine, Inner, L.H. 132728 Assembly, Hub and Plate, R..H. STD624008 * Clip, Hairpin 6555J... - Page 27 REPAIR PARTS TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.295852 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 141170 Decal, Logo 152397 Decal, Logo 152400 Decal, Description 137538 Decal, Caution, Drive Control 120431X Decal, Hand Placement 102180X Decal, Shift indicator 110719X Decal, Operation and Lubrication 272931 Decal, Engine B&S 120075X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 153006...
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Page 28: Engine
REPAIR PARTS TILLER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.295852 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0237-01 12 _ _ 230 27 ..128 /i_5-.___ 219 li' _-- 59, INSTRUCTION MANUAL. - Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.295852 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0237-01 "--,_--------_L, \ _ _}J /-"-_ __...
- Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TILLER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.295852 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0237-01 3°° _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 332_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 19° [ 358 GASKET...
- Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.295852 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0237-01 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Retainer, Intake Valve and Exhaust 395990 Cylinder Assembly 93312 Spring 297565 Bushing, Cylinder * Seal, Oil...
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Page 32: Engine
REPAIR PARTS TILLER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.295852 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0237-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Screw, Sems, Tank Bracket MounL 202A 262470 Link, Control 526 94659 Clamp, Breather Tube 203 280720 Bell Crank 527 223786... - Page 34 ........i illl illll IIIIIIIHllL LH HI _UIUll _ ....HH""' SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 36 illll ii illlllllllll iilll illll ii ill £RIIFTZMIIN ° OWNER'S 5.0 HP MANUAL 17 INCH TINE WIDTH TINE TILLER WITH COUNTER ROTATING Each tiller has its own model number,, Each engine has its own model MODEL NO. number., 917.295852 The model number' for your tiller will be found on a plate attached to the top of the transmission.