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Page 1: ... instructions before operating this equipment Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol El0 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 El0 El uso de una gasolina que supere el 10 de etanol EIO anular_ la garantia del producto Sears Brands Management C...

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: ...ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL STOP OR WARNING ON OFF Forward 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 forwar...

Page 9: ...d motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground Also the more the depth stake is lowered into the ground the deeper the tines will dig DEPTH STAKE Adjust depth stake by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin Change depth stake to desired position Replace the clevis pin and hairpin clip For normal tilling set depth stake at the second or third hole from the top Wheel Spring TO TRANSPORT _I_C...

Page 10: ...ays 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 Keep tine control in OFF position when starting engine When starting engine for the fir...

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: ...amaged SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling season or after every 50 hours of use whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 4 of this manual TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and will not re quire lubrication unless serviced CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot We do not...

Page 15: ...ROW TILLING CULTIVATING 12 3 4 PATH Remove outer tines ioo oo tine 6 Inner Tines Only NOTE When reassembling outer tines be sure right tine assembly marked R and left tine assembly marked L are mounted to correct side of tine shaft TINE OPERATION CHECK _WARNING Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent starting while checking tine operation For proper tine operation tine control lever ...

Page 16: ...nd then from engine pulley BELT REPLACEMENT 3 Install new V belt to engine pulley first then to transmission pulley Be sure belt is positioned on inside groove of both pulleys inside all belt guides and rests on idler pulley CHECK TINE OPERATION 4 See TINE OPERATION CHECK in this section of manual 5 Replace belt guard Belt Guide Engine V Belt Belt Guide Idler Pulley Transmission Pulley ENGINE Main...

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: ...RETEN O Control de los brazos marcha Control de la estrangulaci6n Estaca de profundidad _ 4 Mango det__ carr a CoadOrde _ Control de la p _ _J aceleraci6n D_as de los brazo _ Las cultivadoras de Sears cumplen con los est ndares de seguridad del American National Standard Institute Instituto Nacional de Est ndares Americano CONTROL DE LA ACELERACION Controla la velocidad del motor CONTROL DE LA EST...

Page 27: ...dora para permitir que los brazos penetren en el suelo Tambien mientras m s se baje la estaca de profundidad dentro del suelo m s profunda sera la excavaci6n realizada con los brazos ESTACA DE PROFUNDIDAD Ajuste la estaca de profundidad removiendo la abrazadera de horquilla y la clavija de horquilla Cambie la estaca de profundidad a la posici6n deseada Vuelva a colocar la clavija de horquilla y la...

Page 28: ... y el carburador queden vacios La proxima temporada use combustible nuevo Vea las Ins trucciones para el AImacenamiento para mas informacion 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 DESENGANCHA DO cu...

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: ...iarlo e inspeccionarlo Cambielo si es necesario BUJIA Cambie las bujias al comienzo de cada tempo rada de cultivo o despues de 50 horas de uso Io que suceda primero El tipo de bujia y la abertura aparece en las ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO en la pagina 21 de este manual TRANSMiSION Su transmisi6n esta sellada y no va a necesitar lubricaci6n UMPIEZA No limpie su cultivadora cuando el motor y la tr...

Page 33: ...ecto del eje de los brazos REVISION DE LA OPERACION DE LOS BRAZOS _L PRECAUCi6N Desconecte el alambre de la bujia para evitar que arranque mientras se est revisando la operaci6n de los brazos Para obtener una operaci6n de los brazos adec uada la palanca de control de los brazos tiene que estar en contra del cuerpo del control y se tiene que remover toda la soltura del alambre interior del cable de...

Page 34: ...a correa este debajo de la cabeza del perno de la defensa de los brazos y que todas las tuercas esten apretadas en forma segura Protecci6n de la correa Vis vis PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA V Cambie la correa V si se ha estirado consider ablemente o si est partida o si los bordes est n desgastados 1 La proteccion de la correa tiene que remov erse para darle servicio a la correa Vea PARA REMOVER LA PROTEC...

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: ... 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: ... 18 x 1 1 2 16 Grip Handle 19 Handle L H Nut Hex Crownlock 5 16 18 20 Washer 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge 29 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 44 Washer Lock 5 16 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Nut Hex Flaged 5 16 18 Bolt Carriage Grade 5 5 16 18 x 3 4 PART NO DESCRiPTiON 9209RX615 Panel Handle 166381X479 Handle R H 188562 Tine Control Lever Assembly Includes Cable 188555 Pin Pivot 12000059 Retainer Ring 181580 Dual Routing...

Page 39: ... 2 20 x 3 4 Bolt Threaded Rolled 1 4 20 x 2 1 2 Shield Inner Belt Guard Screw Hex Washer Head 8 18 x 1 2 Spacer Split Guard Belt Pad Idler Clip Cable KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 9180R V Belt 13 12000028 Ring Retainer 14 151223 Sheave Transmisison 16 12000036 Ring Klip 17 751153 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 18 180522 Pulley Idler 19 580530001 Arm Idler 20 74520520 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 21 106968X Sh...

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 ...

Page 52: ...ent and electronics call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only www seats com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada 11 02 12 Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR 1 888 784 6427 ...

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