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Page 1: ...operating this equipment Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts _ This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines Before you start the engine read and understandthis Owner s Manual Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman PRINTED IN U S A 179021 3 7 01 TR ...

Page 2: ...ore cleaning repairing or inspecting shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Do not run the engine indoors exhaust fumes are dangerous Never operate the tiller without proper guards plates or other safety protective devices in place Keep children and pets away Do notoverloa...

Page 3: ...D BY LAW SECTION 4442 OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE OTHER STATES MAY HAVE SIMILAR LAWS FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON FEDERAL LANDS SEE YOUR SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT FOR SPARK ARRESTER REFER TO REPAIR PARTS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER ATTACHMENT For one year from date of purchase when this tiller attachment is maintained lubricated and tuned up acco...

Page 4: ...r bolts against the hitch yoke until there is no looseness at the hitch point The frame assembly does not swing sideways relative to the hitch bail Fig 2 Be su rethe frame assembly is perpendicu lar square to the centerline direction of travel of the tractor This can be determined by measuring the distance between the edge of tine shield Fig 2 and the back of the rear tires This distance should be...

Page 5: ...gage several times to check the clutching action of the belt Slowly lowertillerwithtractor liftcontroland begintractor forward movement Never operate tractor in reverse when tiller is in the ground To stoptillerand engine disengage tineclutchlever and move throttle lever to STOP position BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL See Fig 1 The transmission has been filled at the facto...

Page 6: ...in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TILLING The most efficient tillage is obtained when tiller engine is operated at full throttle The sound of tiller engine will tell you when tiller engine is lightly loaded Raise gauge wheels to increase tilli...

Page 7: ...Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once ayear you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check tines and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filterassure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check brake operation Check tire pressure Check for loose ...

Page 8: ...l oil must meet API service classification SF or SG Be sure tiller engine is level Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove drain plug Tip tiller forward to drain oil After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Remove oilfiller plug Be careful not to allow dirt to enter theengine Refill engine with oil See CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL...

Page 9: ... every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection Replace if damaged SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs atthe beginning of each tilling season or after every 50 hours of use whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in PRODUCT SPECIFI CATIONS on page 3 of this manual CLEANING Clean engine wheels finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil ...

Page 10: ...ry to remove the engine sheave be sure that it is reinstalled so that the set screw end is toward the outside ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the custom ers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service o...

Page 11: ...E IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage co...

Page 12: ...n 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace air cleaner cartridge 5 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 6 Remove fuel tank and clean 7 Make sure spark plug wire is seated propedy on plug 8 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 9 Make necessary adjustments 1 Place throttle control in FAST_ position 2 Replace air cleaner cartridge 3 Replace spark plug or a...

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Page 14: ...REPAIR PARTS 8 HP TILLER A I I ACHMENT MODEL NUMBER 917 242484 ENGINE AND TINES D 37 27 26 28 5 4 24 27 43 46 69 36 67 42 46 49 40 30 _51 _ 50 51 19 47 45 38 _ 41 39 14 ...

Page 15: ...53 19121214 22 634A726558 Belt Guard and Supports 67 STD533717 23 163204 Decal Craftsman 68 167258 24 102655X V Belt 69 STD511005 25 120075X Decal Caution 70 STD541462 26 4929H Ddlled Pan Hd Rivet 3 8 x 1 3 4 71 4171R 27 3146R Clip Hairpin 72 108591X 28 626A401 Tine Weldment L H 179021 29 8212R Decal On Off 30 71180512 Screw FI Hd Mech 5 16 24 31 626A402 Tine Weldment R H 32 8224R558 Tine Shield 3...

Page 16: ...REPAIR PARTS 8 HP TILLER A I rACHMENT MODEL NUMBER 917 242484 TRANSMISSION AND GAUGE WHEELS 15 16 33 34 36 12 12 20 26 2O 19 18 17 10 14 13 16 15 4 7 A B D E F G 39 _44 40 _ 3 43 _44 _35 16 ...

Page 17: ...Locknut 3 8 16 UNC Nylock Needle Bearing Needle Beadng Locknut 1 2 20 UNF Input Sheave Oil Seal Needle Bearing Gear Case Shield L H Gear Case and Bearings L H Half Inc Key No s 10 12 16 20 Gasket Thrust Cap Tine Shaft and Sprocket RollerChain ThrustWasher Gasket 2nd Reduction Shaft and Gears 1st Reduction Shaft and Gears Woodruff Key 3 16 x 5 8 Input Shaft and Pinion Relief Valve Gear Shift Cover ...

Page 18: ...REPAIR PARTS 8 HP TILLER A I rACHMENT MODEL NUMBER 917 242484 ENGINE TECUMSEH MODEL NUMBER HM80 155644U 37 75 7 87 35 70 69 80 83 81 50_ I 169 182 308 275 276 277 277A 101 20 25 26 I I 292 d_ 325 110 18 ...

Page 19: ... 102 651024 Solid State Mounting Stud 301 36246 103 651007 Screw T 15 10 24 x 15 16 304 35480 110 35187 Ground Wire 305 35554 119 36448 Cylinder Head Gasket 307 35499 129 36449 Cylinder Head 308 35540 125 27878A Exhaust Valve Std Incl 151 310 36205 125 27880A Exhaust Valve 1 32 OS Incl 151 325 29443 126 34035 Intake Valve Std Incl 151 327 35392 127 650691 Washer 340 36598 128 650690 Belleville Was...

Page 20: ...760 Carburetor Incl 184 of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Link Bushing Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Choke Shaft Lever Assembly Choke Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Choke Choke Shutter Choke Positioning Spring Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spdng Idle Restrictor Screw Idle Restrictor ...

Page 21: ...Incl 4 Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Assembly Starter Housing Assembly Starter Rope Length 98 x 9 64 dia Starter Handle 13 12 B 5 O 2 KEY PART NO NO 590704 1 590599A 2 590600 3 590696 4 590601 5 590697 6 590698 7 590699 8 590700 11 590705 12 590535 13 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Spdng Pin Incl 4 Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spnng Starter Dog ...

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