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Owner's Manual
£RAFTSMAN
5.5 HP
26 INCH TINE WIDTH
FRONT TINE TILLER
WITH REVERSE
Model No.
917.292403
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Espa_ol
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
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- Page 1 Model No. 917.292403 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts 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/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...
- Page 3 • Use extension cords and receptacles • Use only attachments and accessories as specified by the manufacturer for all approved by the manufacturer of the units with electric drive motors or tiller. electric starting motors. • Never operate the tiller without good •...
- Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GASOLINE 3 QUARTS • Read and observe the safety rules. CAPACITY: UNLEADED • Follow a regular schedule in maintair REGULAR ing, caring for and using your tiller. • Follow the instructions under the OtL (APt-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 "Maintenance"...
- 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 proper tightness.
- Page 6 TILLING WIDTH UNPACK CARTON • Tilling width may be adjusted to better _1_CAUTION: Be careful of exposed handle your tilling conditions (See staples when handling or disposing of "FINE ARRANGEMENT" in the Service cartoning material. IMPORTANT When unpacking and and Adjustments section of this manual).
- Page 7 KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the iltustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the Location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
- Page 8 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 9 use engine or carburetor cleaner prod- BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ucts in the fuel tank or permanent IMPORTANT: Be very careful not to allow damage may occur, dirt to enter the engine when checking or _kCAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top adding oil or fuel.
- Page 10 Soil conditions are important for proper Plug tilling. Tines will not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may contribute to Control excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller. Hard soil should be Control moistened before tilling; however, extremely wet soil will "ball-up" clump during tilling.
- Page 11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES SERVICE DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check EngineOil Level Change Engine Oil 1_1.2 Oil Pivot Points If # Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug 1 - Changemoreonenwhenoperating under a haaW load or in highambienttemperatures.
- Page 12 Disconnect spark plug wire before • Refill engine with oil. See "FILL performing any maintenance (except ENGINE WITH OIL" in the Operation section of this manual. carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of O=1Dram grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel.
- Page 13 SPARK PLUG Cylinder Fins Replace spark plugs at the beginning of Muffler_ Blower each tilling season or after every 50 hours of use, whichever comes first. Housing Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" page 4 of this manual. TRANSMISSION Air Screen Your transmission...
- Page 14 NOTE: When reassembling outer tines, Cable Tine Control Cable be sure right tine assembly (marked "R") and left tine assembly (marked "L") are mounted to correct side of tine shaft. TINE OPERATION CHECK A WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent starting while checking tine operation.
- Page 15 ENGINE • Wrap V-belt around reverse idler pulley and reassemble idler to idler arm. Maintenance, repair, or replacement Tighten securely. Be sure belt is be- emission control devices sys- tween reverse idler pulley and idler terns, which are being done at the cus. arm pin.
- Page 16 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. stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or...
- Page 17 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" 2. See "TO START ENGINE" properly. the Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Dirty air cleaner. 4.
- Page 18 CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Engine overheats 1. Low oil level/dirty oil. . Check oil level/change oil. 2. Dirty engine air screen. • Clean engine air screen• 3. Dirty engine. 3. Clean cylinder fins, air screen, muffler area. 4. Remove and clean muffler. 4.
- Page 19 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292403 HANDLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 136993 Panel, Control 26 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 11(_332X 27 S'rD560907 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2 Gdp, Handle 12 98000129 Nut, Flange 12000059 RetainingRing 35 72010520 Bolt 5/16-18 X 2-1/2...
- Page 20 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292403 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 166013 Assembly, Bracket, Belt Guard 19 110550X Bolt, Belt Guard 9484R CUp,Cable 12000036 Ring, Klip 86777 Screw, Hex Washer Hd. Slotted, 21 STD541237 Nut;...
- Page 21 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292403 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY 19 2o KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 9194R Pin, Clevis 15 5388J Spdng, Stake 74760520 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 16 121117X Bolt, Shoulder STD523107 17 9188R Whe_ Bott, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 STD541031...
- Page 22 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292403 TINE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156934 Tine, Outer, R.H. 156931 Tine, Inner, LH. STD624008 Retainer Spdng 156933 Tine, Outer, LH. 156932 Tine, Inner, R.H. 4929H Pin, Clevis...
- Page 23 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292403 TRANSMISSION PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74760524 14 9173R Boll He:( 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Gr. 2 Spacer, Splil 15 s'r'D541431 STD523732 Bolt. Fin, Hex 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 Nut, Hex, Keps 5/16-18 UNC Washer 13/32 x 13/18 x 11 16 19091412 STD551037 Washer 9/32 x7/8 x 12 Gauge...
- Page 24 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292403 DECALS KEY PART DESCRIPTION 163045 Decat,CNTRL PNL 166130 Decal, Logo 166131 Decal, Logo 137653 Decal, Caution, Tine Control 120431X Decal, Hand Placement 110719X Decal, Operation and Lubrication 120075X Decal, Warning, RotatingTines 162215 Decal, Tine Shield 172051 Manual, Owner's(Eng/Span)
- Page 25 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292403 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER 134202, TYPE NO. 1118-E1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL j 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION...
- Page 26 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292403 BRIGGS& STRATTON ENGINE-oMODELNUMBER134202,TYPE NO.1118oE1 111 I 127A _222...
- Page 27 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292403 BR|GGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 134202, TYPE NO. 1118-E1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT _191 1358 GASKET SET 4SRA...
- Page 28 TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.292403 BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER 134202, TYPE NO, 1118-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 495133 Cylinder Assembly 261044 Valve, Intake 399268 Bushing, Cylinder 260552 Spring, Intake Valve 299819 0"...
- Page 29 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292403 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER 134202, TYPE NO. 1118-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 280720 Bell Crank 231978 Nut, Hex 231520 Screw, Shoulder 497830 Starter Assembly, Rewind 262279 Rod, Speed Control 391813...
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