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Page 1: ...NG TINES TILLER Model No 917 293180 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: ...to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO D 817WA HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death TRAINING Read the Owner s Manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and dis...

Page 3: ... Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing Never allow bystanders near the unit Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light Be careful when tilling in hard ground The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward If this occurs let go...

Page 4: ...ER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tiller Follow the instructions under the Maintenance and Storage sections of this Owner s Manual AWARNING This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engin...

Page 5: ...ch set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife 1 Wire cutter 1 Tire pressure guage 1 Screwdriver 1 Pair of pliers 1 9 16 Wrench OPERATOR S POSITION When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position standing behind tiller handles LEFT RIGHT OPERATOR S POSITION CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK 1 Hairpin Clips 1 Flat Washer...

Page 6: ..._ i Handle Assembly _ _ JP Position _ _ Tightenhex bo_t hold LoosenHex Bol_ to Move f_ _ Insert second hex bolt in front part of plate and tighten Cut down remaining corners of carton and lay panels flat Lower the handle assembly Tighten nut on hex bolt so handle moves with some resistance This will allow for easier adjustment Place flat washer on threaded end of hex bolt Insert hex bolt through h...

Page 7: ...sure hex bolt is tightened securely Make sure shift lever indicator is in N neutral position Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle Separate cardboard cover from levelin shield Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correc and equal tire pressure is important for best tilling p...

Page 8: ... WAANING ON OFF Drive Control Bar Shift Lever Choke Control Throttle Control Shift Lever Indicator Depth Stake Leveling Shield Recoil Starter Handle MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute DRIVE CONTROL BAR Used to engage tines DEPTH STAKE Controls depth at which tilter will dig LEVELING SHIELD Levels tilled soil THROT...

Page 9: ...e depth stake up for increased tilling depth Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position Place shift lever indicator in _ till position Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tilling movement Tines and wheels will both turn Move throttle control to FAST position for deep tilling To cultivate throttle control can be set at any desired speed depending on how fast...

Page 10: ...See oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual Oil Filler Oil Level Plug Oil Drai_ Plug ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life IMPORTANT When operating in tem peratures below 32 F 0 C use fresh c...

Page 11: ...r will also clear the soil of unwanted vegeta tion The decomposition of this veg etable matter enriches the soil De pending on the climate rainfall and wind it may be advisable to till the soil at the end of the growing season to fur ther condition the soil You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row untilled between passes Then go back between tilled rows There are two reasons for doing ...

Page 12: ...PLACEMENT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed the shear pins are designed to break before internal damage occurs to the transmission If shear pin s break replace only with those shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove hairpin clip and clev...

Page 13: ...om the warranty the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check tines and belts for wear A new spark pl...

Page 14: ... temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SG or SH Be sure tiller is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Use a funnel to prevent oil spill on tiller and 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 oil fille...

Page 15: ... garden hose to clean your unit unless the muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life _I_CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions Handle height will be different wh...

Page 16: ...ew belt in groove of transmis sion pulley and into engine pulley BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF IDLER PULLEY NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO GUIDES Check belt adjustment as described below Replace belt guard Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin clip GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT For proper belt tension the extension spring should have about 5 8 inch stretch when drive control bar is in EN...

Page 17: ...eplaced NewTine Worn Tine To maintain the superb tilling perfor mance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness wear and bending particularly the tines which an next to the transmission If the gap be tween the tines exceeds 3 1 2 inches they should be replaced or straightene_ as necessary New tines should be assembled Sharpened tine edges will rotate rear ward from above Trans_iion...

Page 18: ... ADJUSTMENT To adjust idle RPM rotate throttle linkage counterclockwise and hold against stop while adjusting idle speed adjusting screw to obtain 1750 RPM Release throttle linkage ACCELERATION TEST Move throttle control lever from SLOW to FAST position If engine hesitates or dies turn idle needle valve out counterclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if necessary until engine acce...

Page 19: ...l 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 container Always follow the ...

Page 20: ...Clean or replace aircleaner 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 properly on plug 8 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 9 Make necessary adjustments 10 Replace air filter 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge 3 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 4 Dra...

Page 21: ...r won t 2 V belt not correctly adjusted 2 Inspect adjust V belt move 3 V belt is off pulley s 3 InspectV belt 1 Tilling too deep 2 Throttle control not properly adjusted 3 Carburetor out of adjustment Engine runs but labors when tilling 1 Set depth stake for shallower tilling 2 Check throttle control setting 3 Make necessary adjustments Tines Skip 1 Shear pin s broken 1 Replace shear pin s over gr...

Page 22: ...741X Handle Shift 14 109313X Grommet Rubber 15 110702X Rod Shift 16 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc x 1 17 109229X Lock Handle KEY PART NO NO 18 STD541437 19 19131611 21 150258 22 165197 23 170488 24 9484R 25 73970500 26 110675X 27 73900400 DESCRIPTION Nut Centerlock 3 8 16 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 11 Ga Handle Assemble Clip Nyl BIk Cable Screw Hex Washer Hd Slotted 10 24 x 1 2 Clip Locknut Hex Flange...

Page 23: ...16 18 x 3 8 39 140062 14 110652X Spacer Split 40 170488 0 327 x 0 42 x 2 09 41 73800400 15 STD551031 Washer 11 32x11 16x16Ga 43 69180 16 145102 Sheave Transmission 44 STD541431 19 12000028 Ring Retaining 46 73800400 21 156117 Spacer Split0 327xO 42x1 220 64 19091016 23 102190X Tire 150750 Rim 795R Tire Valve 24 126875X Rivet Drilled 25 STD624003 Clip Hairpin DESCRIPTION Guard Belt Belt V Pulley Id...

Page 24: ...8 STD551137 Washer Lock 3 8 9 STD541037 Nut Hex 3 8 16 11 STD624003 Clip Hairpin 12 126875X Rivet Drilled 13 102190X Tire 150750 Rim 795R Tire Valve KEY PART NO NO 14 STD541431 15 DESCRIPTION Nut Keps 5 16 18 Engine See Breakdown Briggs Stratton Model No 94202 Type No 0118 E1 STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 44 ...

Page 25: ...hift 49 132688 Fork Shift 50 106147X Ring Klip 51 17720408 Shaft Shift 52 STD541031 Washer 53 165140 Shaft Reverse Idler 54 17720412 Washer Lock 7 16 60 6855M Nut Hex 7 16 20 61 170366 Bearing Shaft Ground Ddve 6066J Spacer 0 765 x 1 125 x 1 23 Chain 35 50 Pitch Ground Shaft Assembly Beadng Shaft Ground Ddve Spacer 0 70 x 1 O0 x 1 150 Sprocket and Gear Assembly DESCRIPTION Shaft Reduction 2nd Scre...

Page 26: ... 5 16 18 UNC x 1 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Washer Lock 5 16 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Bracket Shield Tine Nut Hex Flange 1 4 20 Uric Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Grip Nut Hex 3 8 16 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 21 102156X Stake Depth 22 74930632 Bolt Hex 3 8 16x2 23 4440J Hinge 24 STD532505 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 2 25 6712J Cap Vinyl 26 109227X Pad Idler 27 102686X558 Shield Leveling 28 120588X Pin Hing...

Page 27: ...IPTION Tine Outer L H Pin Shear Tine Inner L H Retainer Spring Zinc Assembly Hub and Plate L H Nut Hex 3 8 24 Washer Lock 3 8 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 KEY PART NO NO 9 4460J 10 132722 11 6555J DESCRIPTION Tine Outer RH Assembly Hub and Plate R H Tine Inner R H STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 47 ...

Page 28: ...4 11 171803 12 162215 13 163094 14 165327 171023 DESCRIPTION Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Caution Drive Control Decal Hand Placement Decal Shift Indicator Decal Operation and Lubrication Decal Craftsman Decal Warning Rotating Tines Decal Counter Rot Tine Decal 3 75 HP Decal Tine Shield Wing Dora Decal Depth Stake Decal Control Speed Manual OwneC s Eng Span 48 ...

Page 29: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293180 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 94202 TYPE NO 0118 E1 I 20I lgl 181 C 12 26 32 49 ...

Page 30: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293180 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 94202 TYPE NO 0118 E1 851 h _ __ 9Ol 97 95o 191 267 I 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION J 456 456 332 60_ 689 304 5O ...

Page 31: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293180 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 94202 TYPE NO 0118 E1 38 37C 1 201 748 _l _J 621A_ _ 883 lit REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 191_ 181 51 ...

Page 32: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293180 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 94202 TYPE NO 0118 E1 358 GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR KIT ii IIIHI ii 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET 52 ...

Page 33: ...ton Pin 28 298909 Pin Assembly Piston Standard 298908 Pin Assembly Piston 005 Over 29 294367 Rod Assembly Connecting 296079 Rod Assembly Connecting 020 Undersize Crankpin Bore 30 220670 Dipper Connecting Rod 32 94699 Screw Connecting Rod 33 296676 Valve Exhaust Includes Retainer Number 93312 34 296677 Valve Intake 35 260552 37 224557 38 94736 40 93312 45 230173 46 493747 51 273113 53 94523 55 4994...

Page 34: ... Spark 955 281227 Wire Ground 967 491588 Gasket Set 968 495872 Puller Flywheel 969 490073 Nut Hex Wrench Spark Plug 971 94902 Spring Fuel PumpOiaphragm 987 398970 Screw Carburetor 994 398067 Diaphragm 995 497195 Cap Spring 1036 499329 Pin Diaphragm 1095 99669 Cover Diaphragm 2500 Screw Diaphragm Cover Cup Flywheel Plate Pawl Fdction Pawl Ratchet Screw Hex Clamp Breather Tube Filter Air Grommet Bre...

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