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Page 1: ...Rules and instructions before operating this equipment Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol EIO is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol EIO will void the product warranty Esta m_quina puede utilizar gasolina con un contenido de hasta el 10 de etanol EIO El uso de una gasolina que supere el 10 de etanol EIO anular_ la garantia del producto Sears Brands Man...

Page 2: ...ARRANTY SERVICE For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement call 1 800 659 5917 or visit the web site www craftsman com In all cases above if part repair or replacement is impossible the riding equipment will be replaced free of charge with the same or an equivalent model This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship Warranty coverage does NOT include Expenda...

Page 3: ...rcise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Do not carry passengers After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller Exercise caution to avoid slipping or fall ing If the ...

Page 4: ...n any enclosure Always refer to the operator s guide in structions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period _Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED _f_CAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when ...

Page 5: ...ublic Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester 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 purchase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all produ...

Page 6: ...AIRPIN CLIP 1 Manual 1 Bottle Engine Oil CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK _ 2 Carriage Bolt_ _ 5 16 18 UNC x 2 1 2 2 Flange Locknuts 5 16 18 UNC 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 2 Hex Nut 2 Lock 5 16 18 Washer 5 16 Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware y...

Page 7: ...ely NOTE Cables must not touch the muffler 4 Cut cable ties securing tiller to skid and remove tiller from skid 5 Remove screws securing depth stake to skid and discard screws Lock Washer Flat Washer Hex Bolt Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 5 16 18 x 1 Cable Handle Panel Bolts 7 iNSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY 1 Loosen nut A 2 Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down 3 Bolt stak...

Page 8: ... WARNING ON OFF Tine Control Reverse Tine Control Choke Control Control Depth Tine Shield Stake _ Recoil Starter Handle Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine DEPTH STAKE Controls forward speed and the depth at which tiller will dig FORWARD TINE CONTROL Engages tines in forward direction REVERSE TIN E ...

Page 9: ... tion Never use choke to stop engine Throttle Control Choke Control FORWARD Squeeze forward tine control to handle REVERSE With forward tine control OFF up position pull back and hold reverse tine control TILLING The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position ofthe depth stake and wheel height The depth stake should always be belowthe wheels for digging It serves as a brake to slow th...

Page 10: ...age To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fue lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instruc tions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE AI _CAUTION Ke...

Page 11: ...e rainfall and wind it may be advisable to till the soil at the end of the growing season to further condition the soil Soil conditions are important for proper tilling Tines will not readily penetrate dry hard soil which may contribute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller Hard soil should be moistened before tilling however extremely wet soil will ball up or clump during till...

Page 12: ...eive full value from the warranty the operator must main tain 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 Adjust ments 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...

Page 13: ... after each five 5 hours of continuous use Add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent Tighten oil filler plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure tiller is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove drain plug 2 ...

Page 14: ... the gasket area around the transmission and the engine muf tier air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine will shorten the useful life of your tiller Clean engine wheels finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax _CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug a...

Page 15: ... and engaging tines Loosen cable clip and push down on cable only enough to relieve spring tension Tighten cable clip Recheck in OFF position and adjust if necessary FINAL CHECK ON POSITION With tine control ON held down to handle push down on handle to raise tines off the ground Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines Tines should rotate forward If tines do not rotate inner wire o...

Page 16: ...reverse idler pulley and reassemble idler to idler arm Tighten securely Be sure belt is between reverse idler pulley and idler arm pin Install belt to outside groove of trans mission pulley Be sure belt is inside all belt guides and rests on outside groove of engine pulley CHECK TINE OPERATION See TINE OPERATION CHECK in this section of manual REPLACE BELT GUARD ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The car...

Page 17: ...ting the engine 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 storage container Always follow the mix ...

Page 18: ...re attempting to start 4 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge 5 Empty fue 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 adjustments 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge 3 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 4...

Page 19: ...perly adjusted Carburetor out of adjustment CORRECTION 1 Check oil level change oil 2 Clean engine air screen 3 Clean cylinder fins airscreen muffler area 4 Remove and clean muffler 5 Adjust carburetor to richer position 1 Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions 2 Adjust wheels and depth stake 1 Wait for more favorable soil conditions 1 Engage tine control 2 Inspect adjust V belt...

Page 20: ...ocer los detalles de la cobertura de garantia para obtener una reparaci6n o reemplazo gratuito Ilame al 1 800 659 5917 6 visite el sitio web www craftsman com En todos los casos anteriores si el reemplazo es imposible el equipo tractor set sustituido sin cargo con el mismo modelo o uno equivalente Esta garantia cubre 0NICAMENTE defectos de material y mano de obra La cobertura de garantia NO incluy...

Page 21: ...a mucho cuidado cuando opere o cruce entradas para autom6viles de ripio senderos o caminos Este alerta en Io que se refiere a los peligros escondidos o al tr fico No Ileve pasajeros Despues de pegarle a un objeto extrafio pare el motor remueva el alambre de la bujia inspeccione la cultivadora cuidadosamente para vefificar si hay daSos y repare el dafio antes de volver a arrancar y operar la cultiv...

Page 22: ...en algQn lugar cerrado Siempre refierase alas instrucciones en la guia del operador para vet los detalles de impor tancia si la cultivadora va a set guardada pot un periodo de tiempo largo _i_Busque este simbolo que sefiala las precau clones de seguridad de importancia Quiere decir iiiATENCION iiiESTE ALERTO SU SEGURIDAD ESTA COMPROMETIDA _PREOAUOI6N Siempre desconecte el alam bre de la bujia y p6...

Page 23: ...rtes de Repuesto en el manual Ingles del duefio ACUERDOS DE PROTECClON PARA LA REPARAClON Congratulaciones pot su buena compra Su nuevo producto Craftsman est disefiado y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable pot muchos afios Pero como todos los productos puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto En este caso tenet un Acuerdo de Protec ci6n para la Reparaci6n puede hacerles ahorrar din...

Page 24: ...DE FERRETERIA 1 Manual 1 Aceite del motor 2 Pernos portadores 5 16 18 UNC x 2 1 2 2 Tuercas de seguridad de brida 5 16 18 UNC 2 Perno hexagonales 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 2 Arandela de seguridad 5 16 2 Tuerca hexagonales 5 16 18 Su cultivadora nueva ha sido montada en la f brica con la excepcion de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar pot razones de envio Para asegurarse que la cultivadora operara en ...

Page 25: ... las ligaduras del cable que aseguran la cultivadora al rodillo y remueva la cultiva dora del rodillo 5 Quitar el tornillo de fijaci6n del pilote de profundidad para girar y remover el tornillo 25 Arandela de seguridad Panel del Arandela Mango de la Perno hexagonales 5 16 18 x 1 Perno hexagonales 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Mangos de la cultivadora Perno del panel del mango INSTALACION DEL CONJUNTO DE LA ESTA...

Page 26: ...dad del American National Standard Institute Instituto Nacional de Estandares Americano CONTROL DE LA ACELERACION Controla la velocidad del motor CONTROL DE LA ESTRANGULACION Use Io cuando se hace arrancar un motor frio CONTROL DE LOS BRAZOS MARCHA HA CiA ADELANTE Engancha los brazos en la direcci6n de marcha hacia adelante CONTROL DE LOS BRAZOS MARCHAATRAS Engancha los brazos en la direcci6n marc...

Page 27: ...a adelante en la posici6n de APAGADO OFF arriba tire hacia atr s y sujete el control de los brazos marcha atras LABRADO La velocidad y la profundidad del labrado son reguladas pot medic de la posici6n de la estaca de profundidad y pot la altura de la rueda La es taca de profundidad siempre tiene que estar pot debajo de las ruedas para excavar Sirve de freno para retardar el movimiento de marcha ha...

Page 28: ...el combustible y el carburador queden vacios La pr6xima temporada use combustible nuevo Vea las Ins trucciones para el Almacenamiento para m s informaci6n Nunca use productos de limpieza para el motor o para el carburador en el estanque del combustible pues se pueden producir dafios permanentes PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR _PRECAUCI6N Mantenga la barra de control de la impulsi6n en la posici6n DES...

Page 29: ...to puede set recomendable labrar el suelo a fines de la temporada de cultivo para acondicionar el suelo aOn mas Las condiciones del suelo son importantes si se desea obtener un labrado adecuado Los brazos no van a penetrar facilmente en el suelo seco y duro Io que puede contribuir a un rebote excesivo y a dificultades en el manejo de su cultJvadora El terreno duro tJene que set humedecido antes de...

Page 30: ... operador tiene que mantener la cultivadora segQn las instrucciones descritas en este manual Hay algunos ajustes que se tienen que hacer en forma peri6dica para poder mantener su cultiva dora adecuadamente Todos los ajustes en la secci6n de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual tienen que ser revisados por Io menos una vez por cada temporada Una vez al afio cambie la bujfa Iimpie o cam bie el filtro d...

Page 31: ...ra cada vez que revise el nivel del aceite PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR Determine la gama de temperatura esperada antes del cambio del aceite Todos los aceites deben cumplir con los requisitos de la clasifi cacion de servJcio API SG SL AsegOrese que la cultivadora este en una superficie nivelada El aceite drenara mas facilmente cuando esta caliente 0tilice un embudo para impedir el derrame de ...

Page 32: ... carburador se cubran ara protejerlos del agua El agua en la transmisi6n y o el motor acortara la vida de su cultivadora Limpie todo material extrafio del motor las ruedas el pulido etc Mantenga las superficies pulidas y las ruedas sin derrames de gasolina aceite etc Proteja las superficies pintadas con cera tipo automotriz _PRECAUCi6N Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda ...

Page 33: ...sicion de ENCENDIDO ON sujeto abajo en el mango empuje hacia abajo el mango para levantar los brazos fuera del suelo Lentamente tire el mango del arrancador de culateo mientras se observan los brazos Los brazos deben rotar hacia adelante Si los brazos no rotan el alambre interior del cable de control ester demasiado suelto Suelte la abrazadera del cable y empuje el cable hacia arriba para remover ...

Page 34: ...a de guia de marcha atr s y vuelva a montar la guia en el brazo de guia Aprietelos en forma segura AsegOrese que la correa quede entre la polea de guia de marcha atras y la clavija del brazo de guia Instale la correa en la ranura exterior de la polea de la transmisi6n AsegOrese que la correa este dentro de todas las guias de la correa y que descanse en la ranura exterior de la polea del motor REVI...

Page 35: ...o en marcha el motor y dej ndolo funcionar hasta que el carburante termine el carburador este 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 proxima temporada AVISO El estabilizador de combustible es una alternativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo la formaci6n de dep6sitos d...

Page 36: ...o de aire 5 Vaciar el estanque de combustible y el carburador vuelva a Ilenar el estanque con gasolina nueva 6 Remueva el estanque de combustible y limpielo 7 AsegOrese que el alambre de la bujia este asentado en forma adecuada en esta 8 Cambie la bujia o ajuste la abertura 9 Haga los ajustes necesarios 1 Ponga el control de la aceleracion en la posici6n de RAPIDO FAST 2 Limpie o cambie el cartuch...

Page 37: ...n forma adecuada 3 El carburador est desajustado CORRECCION 1 Revise el nivel del aceite cambie el aceite 2 Limpie la rejilla de aire del motor 3 Limpie las aletas del cilindro la rejilla de aire y el rea del silenciador 4 Remueva y limpie el silenciador 5 Ajuste el carburador para una posici6n de mezcla mas rica 1 Moje el suelo o espere a que existan condiciones del suelo m_ s favorables 2 Ajuste...

Page 38: ...16 18 x 1 1 2 Grip Handle Handle LH Double Bend Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Washer 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Washer Lock 5 16 Nut Hex Flanged 5 16 18 Nut Flanged KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 180847 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 14 9209RX615 Assembly Panel 16 166381X479 Handle RH Double Bend 19 188562 Lever Control Tine 20 188555 Pin Pivot 29 12000059 Retainer Ring 30 181580 Routi...

Page 39: ...13X Nut Cap 1 4 20 30 13 72140406 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 3 4 14 133035 V Belt Forward Motion 31 15 2614J V Belt Reverse 32 16 12000028 Ring Retainer 41 17 2649M Key Square 18 151236 Sheave Transmission Flat 188502 Bolt Belt Guard 12000036 Ring Klip 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 180522 Pulley Idler 58053002 Arm Idler 74520520 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 106968X Shaft Idler Arm 751153 Nut Hex Jam 5 16 18 7322...

Page 40: ...x 1 1 4 16 121117X Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x3 4 17 193851X428 Nut 19 9190RX479 Washer Lock 5 16 20 73680600 Locknut Hex with Washer 21 74760516 insert 3 8 16 22 73800500 Clip Hairpin Support Depth Stake R H 24 73970500 Stake Depth 25 19171416 Pin Clevis Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Support Depth Stake L H Spring Stake Bolt Shoulder Wheel Bracket Wheel Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 L...

Page 41: ...b_3 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 156926X479 Tine Outer R H 2 3146R Retainer Spring Zinc Plated 3 156924X479 Tine Inner R H 4 156923X479 Tine Inner L H 5 156925X479 Tine Outer L H 6 4929H Pin Clevis NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 41 ...

Page 42: ... 3 8 16 Shield Tine Bracket Engine R H Bracket Engine L H Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC x 2 1 2 Transmission Spacer Split Locknut Hex Flanged 5 16 18 UNC KEY PART NO NO 16 19091412 17 19092016 18 10040400 19 74610412 20 21 751153 DESCRIPTION Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 12 Gauge Washer 9 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Washer Lock 1 4 Bolt Hex Head Grade 5 1 4 28 x 3 4 Engine Briggs Stratton Model Number 12T402 1613 F8 ...

Page 43: ...101 6 141907 7 432278 8 162215 9 409143 11 141906 12 581820901 13 423830 581785496 DESCRIPTION Decal Belt Guard Decal Tine Shield Decal Hand Placement Decal Engine AC Decal Tine Shield Warning Decal Engine Tank Decal Warning Rotating Tines Decal Console Decal Ethanol Manual Owner s English Spanish 43 ...

Page 44: ...BER 917 986940 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 12T402 TYPE NO 1613 F8 I 48 SHORT BLOCK I 1058 OPERATOR S MANUAL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 552 718_ 15A 27 _ 321 22 12 s 46 24 d9 742 746 _ 741 2 I _yf5o5 0 44 ...

Page 45: ...CRAFTSMAN TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 986940 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 12T402 TYPE NO 1613 F8 635 _ 45 13 1026 b 36 238 51 1034 1022 365 914_ 914A 45 ...

Page 46: ...CRAFTSMAN TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 986940 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 12T402 TYPE NO 1613 F8 130 95 8 951 692 1 127 _ J 108 633 _ 1 971_ _ 276 _b 276 _J 365 51 957 f 601 190 46 ...

Page 47: ...FTSMAN TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 986940 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 12T402 TYPE NO 1613 F8 I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 832 677 _p 334 _ 356 836 300 613_ 971_ 968 445 1070 592 65 I_ 304 305 _ 455 632 47 ...

Page 48: ...R 917 986940 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 12T402 TYPE NO 1613 F8 51 104 _ _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 137 163 127 C 276 _ _ 633 _ 987 _m 12 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 2O 868 993 51 163 _ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 51 _ 868 1022 48 ...

Page 49: ...Ring Set Standard Size Control Bracket 793001 Ring Set 020 Oversize 276 797632 Washer Sealing 27 691866 Lock Piston Pin 300 693593 Muffler 28 499423 Pin Piston 304 699598 Housing Blower 29 798813 Rod Connecting 305 699481 Screw Blower Housing 32 797437 Screw Connecting Rod 306 795334 Shield Cylinder M6 x 31 mm 307 699483 Screw Cylinder Shield 33 499642 Valve Exhaust 332 792723 Nut Flywheel 34 7954...

Page 50: ...rol Bracket 830 797441 Stud Rocker Arm 832 693583 Guard Muffler 1058 277040 836 699632 Screw Muffler Guard 1070 699201 M6x14mm 1095 791798 851 493880s Terminal Spark Plug 1147 798458 868 795440 Seal Valve 1329 869 691155 Seal Valve 1330 272147 883 691893 Gasket Exhaust 914 699481 Screw Rocker Cover Carburetor Overhaul Kit M6 x 15 88mm 914A 692557 Screw Rocker Cover Engine Gasket Set M6 x 9 53mm 95...

Page 51: ...S_RV C_ NOTES 51 ...

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