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Page 1: ...H REAR TINE WITH COUNTER ROTATING TINES TILLER Model No 917 293400 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...anty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO D 817WA HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 TRAINING Read lhe Owner s Manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adul...

Page 3: ...ill too deep at too fast a rate Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces I ook behind and use care when backing Never allow bystanders near the unit Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller such as wheel weights counter _ weights cabs and the like Never operate the tiller without good vis ibility or light Be careful when tilling in hard g...

Page 4: ...s product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules_ Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tiller Follow the instructions under the Customer Responsibilities and Stor age sections of this Owner s Manual WARNING This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any u...

Page 5: ...izes are listed 1 Utility knife 1 Wire cutter 1 Tire pressure gauge 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 whenyou are in the operating position standing behind tiller handles LEFT FRONT OPERATOR S POSITION RIGHT i i JJ _ uJJ i m i 1 LL I IHIH I CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK llllfifY 2 Handle Locks 2 Hairpin Clips I...

Page 6: ... in up position Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch Slide handle assembly into position Rota e handle assembly down Insert rear carriage bolt first with head of bolt on LH side of titler and loosely assem ble locknut o 0 _ _ Handle Assembly uP Posilfoo _ _ Tighten handle lock Loose__ _ _ _ _ _ Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and lighten Cut down remaining corners of carton and l...

Page 7: ... Make sure shift lever indicator is in N neutral position Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton Attach thts end to shift lever _ LL _ Atlach this End To shift _ _ Shift Rod Lever Indicator Shift Rod Hairpin Clip Shift Lever Indicator Shift Lever CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit w...

Page 8: ...er Indicator Depth Stake _ Leveting Shield Outer Side 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 tiller will dig LEVELING SHIELD Levels tilled soil OUTER SIDE SHIELD Adjustable to pro tect small plants from being buried...

Page 9: ...shift lever to _ fill position and engaging drive control bar FORWARD WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED Release drive control bar and move shift lever indicator to F forward position Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward REVERSE WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER Release the drive contro bar Move throttle control to SLOW posF tion Move shift lever indicator to R ...

Page 10: ...g or adding oiF or fuel Use clean oit and fuel and store in approved clean covered con tainers use clean fill funnels CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your unit has been shipped from the factory already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil Be sure tiller is level and the area around oil fill is clean Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick To read proper...

Page 11: ...nutes before attempt ing to start and do not repeat priming steps Primer_ Recoil Starter Handle TILLINL_ HINT_ _CAUTION Until you are accustomed to handling your tiller start actual field use with throttle in slow position mid way between FAST and IDLE Tilling is digging into turning over and breaking up packed soil before planting Loose unpacked soil helps root growth Best tilling depth is 4 to 6...

Page 12: ...ichwil allowtinesto uproot weedsandleavethe groundin rough condition promotingnofurthergrowthof weedsandgrass_ O OIO C 10 O OIO OIO O iO O_O O OIOOIO TINE SHEAR PINS The fine assemblies on your tiller are secured to the fine shaft with shear pins See q INE REPLACEMENT In the Service and Adjustments section of this manual If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed the shear pins are designed t...

Page 13: ...aintain 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 plug and clean air filter assure prop...

Page 14: ...h oil in a suitable container Remove oil drain plug and oil fill cap dip stick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine For easier removal of plug use 7 16 12 PL socket with extension Tip tiller forward to drain oil After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refill engine with oil through oil fIH tube See CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL in the Operation section of ...

Page 15: ...is shown in PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 4 of this manual TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and will only require lubrication if serviced_ CLEANING Clean engine wheels finish etc of atl toreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etco Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your unit unless the muffl...

Page 16: ... out and away from unit Replace belt guaid by reversing above procedure Cap Nut and Washer Hairpin Clip and Clevis Pin TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT Remove belt guard as described in TO REMOVE BELT GUARD Loosen belt guides A and B and also remove stud C Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then remove from transmis sion pulley Place new belt in groove of transmis sion pulley and into...

Page 17: ...s A tine this worn needs to be replaced New Tine Counter line Rotation _nsion To maintain the superb tilling perfor mance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness wear and bending particularly the tines which are next to the transmission If the gap between the tines exceeds 3 1 2 inches they should be replaced or straightened as necessary New tines should be assembled Sharp ened t...

Page 18: ...with adjustment procedure Loosen cable clamp screw Move throttle lever up until it touches high speed stop and hold in this posi tion Tighten cable clamp _crew securely Throttle TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the fac tory and adjustment should not be neces sary However engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel tempera ture altitude or load If the carburetor ...

Page 19: ... 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 o Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable afternative in minimfzing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add sta bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always ...

Page 20: ...eplace air cleaner car tridge 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 seat ed properly on plug 8 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 9 Make necessary adjustments 1 Place throttle control in FAST position_ 2 Clean or replace air cleaner car tridge 3 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 4 Drain fuel tank and refillwith...

Page 21: ... correctly adjusted 3 V belt is off pulley s I Tilling too deep 2 Throttle control not properly adjusted 3 Carburetor out of adjustment CORRECTION 1 check oil level change oil 2 Clean engine air screen 3 Clean cylinder fins air screen muf tier area 4 Remove and clean muffler 5 Adjust carburetor to richer posi tion 1 Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions 2 Adjust wheels and dept...

Page 22: ... Handle Shift 109313X Grommet Rubber 110702X Rod Shill STD533710 Boll Carriage 3 8 16 x t Gr 5 109229X t eck Handle KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 18 STD541437 Nut Cenlefiock 318_16 19 19131611 Washer 13 32 x 1 1t Ga 20 109228X Lever Lock Handle 21 150258 Handle Assemble 22 121145X Clip Ptasllc Cable 23 86777 Screw He Washer Hd Slotted 10 24 x 1 2 24 9484R Clip 25 73970500 Locknut Hex Flange 26 110675...

Page 23: ...asher Head 83 STD523710 Stetted 10_24 x 1 2 34 102383X Clip 35 74760532 Washer Lock 1 4 36 102331X Nut Hex 1 4 20 37 130812 Screw Set 5 16 18 x 3 8 88 145822 Spacer Split 0327 x 0 42 39 140062 x 2 68 41 19111610 Washer 11f32 x 11 16 x 16 Ga 42 151004 Sheave Transmission 43 69180 Nut Hex 5 16 18 44 164173 R_ng Retainer Guard Pinch Point Spacer Split 0 327 x 0 42 xl 688 Nut Cap 5 16 18 T_re Rim Tire...

Page 24: ...1 16 x 16 Ga BoIt Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 Bracket Reinforcement Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 2 Counter Weight R H Washer Lock 3 8 Nut Hex 3 8 16 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 11 STD624003 Clip Hairpin 12 126875X Rivet Drilled t3 5015J Tire 128952 Rim 795R Tire Valve t4 STD541431 Nut Keps 5 16 18 15 Engtne See Breakdown Craftsman Model No I43 976001 STANDARD HARDWARE _ PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE A...

Page 25: ...r Lock 7 t6 Nul Hex 7 16 20 Bearing Shaft Ground Orive LH Spacer 0765 125 x 1 23 Chain 35 50 Pitch KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 30 150737 Ground Shatt Assembly 31 143008 Bearing Shaft Ground Drive RH 32 106388X Spacer 070x 1 O0 x 1 150 33 102121X Sp ocket and Gear Assembly 34 102112X Shaft Reduction 2nd 35 102101X ScreW Whiz Lock 5 16 18 x 3 1 2 36 154355 Sprocket Assembly w Bearing Includes Key Nos...

Page 26: ...Spring 22 74930632 Bracket Latci_ 23 4440J Spring Depth Stake 24 72140404 Shte_d Tine 25 6712J Bolt Carriage 5 16 16 x I Gr 5 26 109227X Nut Hex 5 16q8 27 t02695X574 Washer Lock 5 16 26 126588X Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 29 124309X574 Bracket Shield ine 30 73970500 Shield Side Outer RH Nut Hex _ 4 20 DESCRIPTION NuL Wing Forged 5 16o18 Boll Carriage 1 4 20 x I 1 4 Gr 5 G_p Nul Hex 3 0 10 Stake ...

Page 27: ...SCRIPTION Tine Outer LH Pin Shear _qne Inner L H Clip Hairpin Assembly Hub and Plale L H Nut Hex 3 8 24 Washer Lock 3 8 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x I KEY PAR3 r DESCRIPTION NO NO 9 4460J line Outer R H 10 132728 Assembly Hub and Pfate R H 11 6555J 3qne Inner R H STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE All componenl dimensions given in U S inches t inch 25 4 mm ...

Page 28: ...215 12 164527 _ 163160 163161 DESCRIPTION Decal Lago Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Description Decal Caution Ddve Controt Decal Hand Placement Decal Shift Indicator Decal Fine Shield Counter Rotating Tines Decal Warning Rotaling _nes Decal lqneDeplh Stake Decal Tine Shield Warning Dom Decal OpariLub lnst_ctfons Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 28 ...

Page 29: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 9t7 293400 ENGINE TECUMSEH MODEL NUMBER 143 976001 ...

Page 30: ...8 Governor Lever 40 40004 36700 Governor Lever Ciamp 40 40005 65t028 Screw Torx 1 15 8 32 x 3 8 36710 Extension Spring 41 36070 32600 Oil Seal 36621 Air Baffle Left 41 36071 36622 A_rBaffle Right 30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 42 40006 34740 Crankshaft 42 40007 DESCRIPTION Screw 10 32 x 3 4 Lock Washer Lock Nut 10 32 Retaining Ring Piston Pin Ring Set Std Piston Pin Ring Se 010 os Piston Pin AssOy Std I...

Page 31: ...5 Resistor Spark Plug RN4C 342A 650738 150 31672 Valve Spring 370A 36261 151 31673 Valve Spring Cap 380 640025 153 36649 Push Rod Guide 390 590704 154 650913 RockerArmSlud 400 36720 155 35624A RockerArm 157 650914 Nut 1 4 28 158 36629 Push Rod 416 36085 159 35626 Rocker Arm Cover Gasket I60 36630A Rocker Arm Cover 417 650760 t6I 651008 Screw 1 4 20 x 31 64 600 65 013 t73 36675A BreatherTube 900t_ ...

Page 32: ...oat Float Bowl 00 Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Rtog Main Nozzle Tube 000 Rtng Main Nozzle Tuba High Speed Bowl Nut Bowl Nul Washer Welch Plug Idle Mixture Welt Welch Plug Atmosphe6c Venl KEY PART NO NO 590736 1 590599A 2 590600 3 590696 4 590601 5 59O697 6 590698 7 590699 8 5907OO tl 590705 12 590535 13 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Sprlng Ptn tncl 4 Was...

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Page 36: ...o de reparaci6n a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 For the locat on of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pro Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 _luiim ml When requesting service or ordering pads always provide the following information Pr...

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