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Page 1: ...has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines Before start the you engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...in use in the united states This Warranty 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 U S A IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw ing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death TRAINING Read ...

Page 3: ... children and pets away Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces Look be hind 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 vis ibility or light Be careful w...

Page 4: ...sources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark ar rester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman_ product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products i...

Page 5: ... GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER apply to your tiller ENGINE SPARK PLUG TILLER PERFORMANCE FUR_ENER I TILLER MAINTENANCE BELT TINES SHEAR PIN HAIRPIN CLIP II CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK 2 Handle Locks 1 Carriage Bolt 3 8 16 UNC x 1 Gr 5 I 1 Hairpin Clips I 13 32 x 1 xll Ca o 0 2 Shear Pins Clips Q 1 Center Locknut 3 8 16 UNC 1 Cable Clip 1 Pivot Bolt 3 8 16 UNC Grade 5 1 Handle Lock Lever 5 ...

Page 6: ...te shift rod from handle as sembly Shift Rod Assembly INSTALL HANDLE Insert one handle lock with teeth fac ing outward in gearcase notch Apply grease on smooth side of handle lock to aid in keeping lock in place until handle assembly is lowered into po sition VIEWED FROM R N SIDE OFTILLER _ e Ha Handle Assembly arcase Notch ndle Lock UNPACKING CARTON _CAUTION Be careful of exposed sta ples when ha...

Page 7: ...e INSERT CABLE CLIP Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column Push cables into clip Cables Cable Clip handles14 CONNECT SHIFT ROD 1 Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of shift lever indicator 2 Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure with bend of clip on right side 0 _ Attach this End To shift Shift Rod Lever Indicator Shift Lever Hairpin Cl...

Page 8: ... WARNING ON OFF Throttle Control Shift Lever Drive Control Bar Shift Lever Indicator Leveling Recoil Starter Handle Outer Side Shield 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 OUTER SIDE SHIELD Adjustable to protect small plants fr...

Page 9: ...sition r_ _ l_ _ Throttle Cont TINE OPERATION WITH WHEEL DRIVE Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position Tine movement is achieved by mov ing shift lever to _ till 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 mov...

Page 10: ...ange oil for easier starting See oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance sec tion of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual TO TRANSPORT _CAUTION Before lifting or transporting allow tiller engine and muffler to cool Dis connect spark plug wire Drain gasoline from fuel tank AROUND THE YARD 1 Release the depth stake pin Move the depth stake down to the top hole ...

Page 11: ...arm up for a few minutes before engaging tines NOTE If at a high altitude 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance 11 See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual NOTE If engine does not start see trou bleshooting points Choke Control Starter Handle TILLING HINTS _CAUTION Until you...

Page 12: ... hand wheel 2 Move wheel outward approximately 1 inch until hole in inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle 3 Replace clevis pin and hairpin clip on inside of wheel and remove blocks 4 Repeat preceding steps on left hand side NOTE In extremely rough conditions and while cultivating the wheels should be moved outward on the axle for increased stability OUTER VIEW OF TIRE Clevis Hairpin Cll...

Page 13: ...ain tiller as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least 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...

Page 14: ...re freely when warm Use a funnel to prevent oil spill on tiller and catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove drain plug 2 Tip tiller forward to drain oil 3 After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten se curely 4 Remove oil filler plug Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine 5 Refill engine with oil See CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEl in the Operation section of this manua...

Page 15: ...this manual TRANSMISSION Once a season lubricate the right hand gear case grease fitting with 1 oz of EP 1 grease CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot We do not rec ommend using pressurized water garden hose etc to clean your unit unless the gasket area around the transmission and the engine muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water...

Page 16: ...cated Behind Tire Hairpin Clip and Clevis Pin TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT 1 Remove belt guard as described in TO REMOVE BELT GUARD 2 Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then remove from trans mission pulley 3 Place new belt in groove of trans mission pulley and into engine pulley BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF IDLER PULLEY NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO GUIDES 4 Check belt adjustment ...

Page 17: ...o be replaced 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 tine edges will rotate rear New Tine Tine Tine 3 1 2 Max Counter ...

Page 18: ...nue with adjustment procedure 4 Loosen cable clamp screw 5 Move throttle lever up until it touches high speed stop and hold in this po sition 6 Tighten cable clamp screw securely Clamp Screw Casing TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary However engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel tem perature altitude or load ...

Page 19: ... the en gine and letting 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 stor age container Always follow the mix ra...

Page 20: ...l minutes before attempting to start 4 Clean or replace aircleaner cartridge 5 Empty fuel tank and carbure tor 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 adjust ments 10 Replace air filter 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge...

Page 21: ...rol is not 1 Engage tine control tiller won t engaged move 2 V belt not correctly 2 Inspect adjust V belt adjusted 3 V belt is off pulley s 3 Inspect V belt 1 Tilling too deep Engine runs but labors when tilling 2 Throttle control not properly adjusted 3 Carburetor out of adjustment 1 Set depth stake for shallower tilling 2 Check throttle control setting 3 Make necessary adjust merits Tines Skip 1...

Page 22: ...servan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte ENTRENAMIENTO Lea el Manual del DueSo cuidadosamente Familiarfcese completamente con los controles y con el uso adecuado del equipo Sepa c6mo parar la unidad y desenganchar los controles rApidamente Nunca permita que los niSos operen el equi po Nunca permita que los adultos operen el equipo sin los cono...

Page 23: ... Nunca opere la cultivadora sin buena visibili dad o luz Tenga cuidado al cultivar en terreno duro Los brazos pueden quedarse agarrados en el suelo e impulsar a la cultivadora hacia adelante Si esto sucede suelte los mangos y no restrinja la mAquina MANTENIMIENTO Y ALMACENAMIEN TO Mantenga los accesorios y aditamentos de la mAquina en buenas condiciones para el funcionamiento Revise las clavijas d...

Page 24: ...secci6n de Partes de Repuesto en el manual Ingles del dueSo ACUERDOS DE PROTECCION PARA LA REPARACION Congratulaciones por su buena compra Su nuevo producto Craftsman est diseSado y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por muchos aSos Pero como todos los productos puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto En este caso tener un Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n puede hacerles ah...

Page 25: ...EL MOTOR ESTABIMZADOR RENDIMIENTO DE LA CULTIVADORA ABRIDOR DE SURCOS MANTENtMtENTO DE LA CULTIVADORA CORREA BRAZOS CLAVIJA DE SEGURO ABRAZADERA DE HORQUILLA I CONTENIDO DEL CONJUNTO DE FERRETER A 2 Cierres del mango 1 Perno portadores _ 3 8 16 UNC x 1 clase 5 I 1 Abrazaderas de _ horquilla 1 Arandela plana 1 2 Clavijade seguro retencion 13 32 x 1 x 11 Ga Q 1 Tuerca de seguridad de centro 1 Abraza...

Page 26: ...erial de empaque del con junto del mango 6 Separe la varilla de cambio del conjunto del mango Varillade PARTE DELANTERA LADO IZQUlERDO LADO DERECHO overhead views1 POSICION DEL OPERADOR DESEMPAQUE DE LA CAJA DE CARTON _PRECAUCI _N Tenfa cuidado con Jas grapas expuestas cuando maneje o deseche los materiales de la caja de cart6n IMPORTANTE Cuando desempaque y monte la cultivadora tenga cuidado de n...

Page 27: ...ra del cable de plastico dentro del agujero en la parte trasera de la columna del mango Empuje los cables dentro de la abrazadera Cables Abrazadera del Cable CONEXION DE LA VARILLA DE CAMBIO 1 Inserte el extreme de la varilla de cambio que est mAs alejado de la dobladura en el agujero del indicador de la patanca de cambio 2 Inserta la abrazadera de horquilla a trav_s del agujero de la varilla de c...

Page 28: ...e la impulsiSn Indicador de la palanca Estaca de Profundidad_ Oe ens de nivelaci6n I Defens_ _ exterior _ f H Mango del arrancador de culateo Nuestras cultivadoras cumplen con los est ndares de seguridad del American National Standards Institute ESTACA DE PROFUNDIDAD Controla la pro fundidad a la cual excavar_ la cultivadora BARRA DE CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION Se usa para enganchar los brazes DEFENSA...

Page 29: ...a im pulsi6n antes de mover la palanca de cambio a otra posici6n El movimiento de los brazos se logra movi endo la palanca de cambio a la posici6n _ labrado y enganchando la barra de control de la impulsi6n MARCHA HAClA ADELANTE RUEDAS SO LAMENTE BRAZOS PARADOS Suelte la barra de control de ta impulsi6n y mueva el indicador de la palanca de cambio a la posici6n F marcha hacia adelante Enganche la ...

Page 30: ...cte et alambre de la bujfa 2 Drene el estanque de combustible 3 Transp6rtela en la posici6n derecha hacia arriba para evitar la fuga del aceite ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR IMPORTANTE Tenga mucho cuidado de no permitir que entre mugre al motor cuando revise o aSada aceite o combustible Use aceite y combustible limpios y guArdelos en envases aprobados limpios y con tapa use embudos para relleno...

Page 31: ...o AMISO Si el motor se enciende pero no co mienza mueva el control de la estrangulaci6n al medio Tire del mango del arrancador de retroceso hasta que el motor comience 8 Cuando comience el motor y al mismo tiempo que se caliente mueva lentamente el control de la estrangulaci6n a la posici6n de MARCHA AMISO Un motor caliente requiere menos estrangulaci6n para empezar 9 Mueva el control de la aceler...

Page 32: ... seguro han sido diseSadas para que se quiebren antes de que se produzcan da_os internes en la transmisi6n Si las clavijas de seguro se quiebran cam bielas solamente por aquellas que aparecen en la secciSn de Partes de Repuesto en el manual Ingl6s del dueSo AJUSTE DE LAS RUEDAS PARA EL CULTIVO 1 Ponga bloques debajo del lado derecho de la cultivadora y remueva la abrazadera de horquilla y la clavi...

Page 33: ...a seg Tn las instrucciones descritas en este manual Hay algunos ajustes que se tienen que hacer en forma peri6dica para poder mantener su cultivadora adecuadamente AI menos una vez cada estaci6n comprobar si es necesario efectuar los adjustes descritos en las secciones de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual Una vez at aSo cambie la bujfa limpie o cambie el filtro de aire y revise si los brazos y las...

Page 34: ... caliente 0tilice un embudo para impedir el derrame de aceite sobre la cultivadora y recoja el aceite en un envase adecuado 1 Remueva el tap6n del drenaje 2 incline la cultivadora hacia adelante para drenar el aceite 3 Despu6s de que el aceite se haya drenado compietamente vuelva a colocar et tap6n del drenaje del aceite y apri6telo en forma segura 4 Remueva el tap6n del dep6sito de relleno de ace...

Page 35: ...cho della caja de velocidades con t onza de grasa EP 1 LIMPIEZA No limpie su cultivadora cuando el motor y ta transmisi6n est6n calientes No recomendamos el uso de agua presurizada manguera del jardfn etc para limpiar su unidad a menos que el Area de la junta alrededor de la transmisi6n y del silenciador del motor del filtro de aire y del carburador se cubran ara protejerlos del agua El agua en la...

Page 36: ...e horrquilla y clavija de horquilla PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPUL SION DE RECORRIDO 1 Remueva la protecci6n de la correa segL_n se ha descrito en PARA REMOVER LA PROTECCION DE LA CORREA 2 Remueva la correa antigua desliz ndola fuera de la polea del motor primero y rem ueva la polea de la transmisi6n 3 Ponga la correa nueva en la ranura de la polea de la transmisi6n y dentro de la polea del motor...

Page 37: ...sta mAquina pueda mantener un rendimiento excelente en el labrado se deben revisar los brazos para verificar si est n afilados desgastados o doblados especialmente los que se encuentran al lado de la transmisi6n Si el espacio libre entre los brazos es m s de 3 1 2 pulgadas se tienen que cambiar o enderezar segen sea necesario Los brazos nuevos tienen que montarse seg_n se muestra en la Fig X3 Los ...

Page 38: ...nto del ajuste 4 Afloje el tornillo de la abrazadera del cable 5 Mueva la palanca de control de la velocidad hacia ardba hasta que toque el tope de la velocidad alta y mant6ngata en esta poso ci6n 6 Apriete el tornillo de la abrazadera del cable con seguridad Cable del tornillode sujeci6n Cable de la Aceleraci6n_ Palanca de _ la aceleraci6n _ PARA AJUSTAR EL CARBURADOR El carburador tiene un chorr...

Page 39: ... en marcha el motor y dej ndolo funcionar hasta que el carburante termine el carbura dor est6 vac o Nunca use los productos para limpieza del carburador o del motor en el estanque de combustible pues se pueden producir dafios permanentes Use combustible nuevo la pr6xima tempo rada AVISO El estabilizador de combustible es una altemativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo la formaci6n de dep6sitos d...

Page 40: ...ancar 4 Limpie o cambie el cartucho del filtro de aire 5 Vaciar et estanque de combustible y el carburador vuelva a llenar el estanque con gasolina nueva 6 Remueva el estanque de com bustible y limpielo 7 Aseg 3rese que el alambre de la bujia est6 asentado en forma adecuada en 6sta 8 Cambie la bujfa o ajuste la abertura 9 Haga los ajustes necesarios 10 Habra la v tvula 1 Ponga el control de la ace...

Page 41: ...la cultivadora no se mueve El motor funciona pero se esfuerza cuando se labra 1 La barra de control de la impulsi6n no est enganchada 2 La correa V no est ajustada correctamente 3 La correa V est fuera de la s polea s 1 Se est labrando muy profundamente 2 El control de la aceleraci6n no estA ajustado en forma adecuada 3 El carburador est des ajustado 1 No baje la estaca de arrastre 1 Las transmisi...

Page 42: ... Head 10 24 Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 1 2 Handle Grip Retainer Spring Bolt Shoulder Handle Shift Grommet Rubber Rod Shift Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 Lock Handle KEY NO 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 31 PART NO DESCRIPTION STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 19131611 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 11 Ga 109228X Lever Lock Handle 150258 Handle Assemble 165197 Clip Plastic Cable 86777 Screw Hex Washer Hd Slotted 10 24xl 2 9484R C...

Page 43: ...13 14 15 16 19 21 22 23 73510500 STD551137 STD541037 170127 164329 110111X STD532505 8700J 86777 9484R STD551125 STD541025 23230506 156117 STD551031 145102 12000028 110652X 74770508 102190X 183122X624 795R Tire Valve PART NO DESCRIPTION 126875X Rivet Drilled 4497H Retainer Spring 165501X558 Guard Belt 132801 Belt V 104679X Pulley Idler 12000032 Ring Klip 159229 Bracket Idler 102384X Bolt Hex 5 16 ...

Page 44: ... 102173X CounterWeight R H 8 STD551137 Washer Lock 3 8 9 STD541037 Nut Hex 3 8 16 10 74760524 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 11 4497H Retainer Spring 12 126875X Rivet Drilled KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 102190X Tire 183122X624 Rim 795R Tire Valve 15 Engine See Breakdown Briggs Model No 120302 0213 E1 16 7192J Tie Cable NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 44 ...

Page 45: ...146X Fork Shift 44 155236 Ring Klip 48 180631 Shaft Shift Washer 49 132688 Ring Klip 50 106147X Gear Assembly Reverse Idler 51 17720408 Includes Key Nos 21 and 22 52 STD541031 Gear Reverse Idler 53 165140 Bearing Needle 58 179520 Shaft Reverse Idler 60 6855M Washer Lock 7 16 6066J Nut Hex 7 16 20 Bearing Shaft Ground Drive LH Spacer 0 765 x 1 125 x 1 23 Chain 35 50 Pitch DESCRIPTION Ground Shaft A...

Page 46: ...8 Shield Tine 27 102695X558 10 STD533110 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 Gr 5 28 120588X 11 STD541031 Nut Hex 5 16 18 29 104085X558 12 STD551131 Washer Lock 5 16 32 73220400 13 STD533112 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18x1 1 4 33 STD551125 14 124343X Bracket Shield Tine 15 161414X558 Shield Side Outer R H 16 73900400 Nut Flange lock 1 4 20 17 162175 Nut Wing Forged 5 16 18 18 STD532512 Bolt Carr 1 4 20x1 1 4Gr 5 DE...

Page 47: ...in Shear 6554J Tine Inner LH 3146R Clip Hairpin 132727 Assembly Hub and Plate LH 73610600 Nut Hex 3 8 24 STD551137 Washer Lock 3 8 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 8 74610616 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 9 4460J Tine Outer R H 10 132728 Assembly Hub and Plate R H 11 6555J Tine Inner R H NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 47 ...

Page 48: ...78 14 167156 15 166138 188538 DESCRIPTION Decal Service CNTRL PNL Decal Bit Guard Decal Description Decal Caution Drive Control Decal Hand Placement Decal Shift Indicator Decal Tine Shield Counter Rotating Tines Decal Warning Rotating Tines Decal Tine Depth Stake Decal Tine Shield Warning Dom Decal Rewind Decal Craftsman IC Decal lntek Manual Owner s Eng Span 48 ...

Page 49: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 294482 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 120302 0213 E1 7 1034 102 307 24 13_o RE_A R MANUAq 332 181 415 15A 718 49 ...

Page 50: ...DEL NUMBER 917 294482 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 120302 0213 E1 365 633 692 Q 276_ 7 J 276 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51 633Ao 633_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 276_ 633_ 633AO 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 5O ...

Page 51: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 294482 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 120302 0213 E1 427 773 _ 271 _ 668_ 621 851 190 334 281 209_ 209A_ _ 663_ 267 265 832 958 3oo 613 _ _ _ 883 467 968 967 971 163 51 ...

Page 52: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 294482 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 120302 0213 E1 65 I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 23 I OO5 48 305_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 993 _ 66651 _ 52 ...

Page 53: ...6 35 691304 Spring Valve Intake 281 699639 36 691304 Spring Valve Exhaust 300 693593 40 692194 Retainer Valve 304 699598 45 690977 Tappet Valve 305 699480 46 693404 Camshaft 48 699579 Short Block 51 692555 Q I Gasket Intake O 55 691422 Housing Rewind Starter 58 693389 Rope Starter Cut to Required I Length 59 805957 Insert Grip 60 715257 Grip Starter Rope NOTE 65 699228 Screw Rewind Starter inches ...

Page 54: ...itch Stop 1070 699201 632 693408 Spring Link Mechanical 1095 698215 Governor 1210 498144 633 693867 O_ SeaI Cheke Throttle Shaft 1211 498144 633A 691321 Q I Seal Throttle Shaft 1329 635 692076 Boot Sparkplug 863 699206 Screw Control Panel 668 694257 Spacer 1330 272147 676 393757 Deflector Muffler 677 690661 Screw Muffler Deflector 689 691855 Spring Friction 692 690572 Spring Detent 717 693462 Brac...

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