Craftsman 917.291480 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...gine 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: ...duct is 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 TRAINI...

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 wh...

Page 4: ... the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in main taining caring for and using your tiller Follow the instructions under the Main tenance and Storage sections of this Owner s Manual A _WARNING 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 engine s exhaust system is equipped w...

Page 5: ...OLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife 2 1 2 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 Front Left i_ Right Operator s Position 1 Manual 1 Bottle Engine Oil CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK 2 Carriage Bolts 5 1...

Page 6: ...ndle Tine Mount Control Cable Handle Column Carriage I Flange Locknut INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY 1 Loosen nut A 2 Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down 3 Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts lock washers and nuts Tighten securely Tighten nut A 4 Depth stake must move freely If it does not loosen support bolt _ ngine Bracket Halves N ut A _ 4_ uepth...

Page 7: ...RNING ON OFF Forward Tine Control Control Control Depth Stake Tine Shield Recoil Starter Handle Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute FORWARDTINE CONTROL Engages tines in forward direction CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed DEPTH STAKE Controls forward speed and the depth at which tiller wi...

Page 8: ...rd 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 TO TRANSPORT _CAUTION Before ...

Page 9: ...f 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE _I_CAUTION Keep tine control in OFF position when starting engine When starting engine for th...

Page 10: ...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 mois tened before tilling however extremely wet soil will ball up or clump during til...

Page 11: ...full value from 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 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 wear ...

Page 12: ...l TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ 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 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 car...

Page 13: ...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 auto motive type wax _ILCAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height...

Page 14: ...TION 5 With tine control ON held down to handle push down on handle to raise tines off the ground 6 Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines Tines should rotate forward 7 If tines do not rotate inner wire of con trol cable is too loose Loosen cable clip and pull cable up to remove slack and retighten clip 8 Recheck in ON position and adjust if necessary NOTE If ON position check req...

Page 15: ...ST 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 If the carburetor does need adjustment contact your near est authorized service center department IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding t...

Page 16: ...rt 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 stor age container Always follow the mix ratio...

Page 17: ... several minutes before attempting to start 4 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge 5 Drain 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 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge 3 Replace spa...

Page 18: ... too wet 1 Tine control is not engaged 2 V belt not correctly adjusted 3 V belt is off pulley s 1 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 airscreen muffler area 4 Remove and clean muffler 5 Adjust carburetor to richer position 1 Moisten ground or wait for more fa...

Page 19: ... ESTATES IL 60179 U S A IMPORTANTE Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar objetos si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte ENTRENAMIENTO Lea el Manual del Due_o cuidadosamente Familiarfcese completamente con los controles y con el uso adecuado del equipo Sepa c6mo parar la unidad y desenganchar lo...

Page 20: ...a presencia de espectadores cerca de la unidad Use solamente accesorios y aditamentos para la cultivadora aprobados por el fabri cante 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 ...

Page 21: ...a con un motor de combusti6n interno y no se debe usar sobre o cerca de un terreno no de sarrollado cubierto de bosques de arbustos o de c_sped a menos que el sistema de escape del motor venga equipado con un amortiguador de chispas que cumpla con las leyes locales 0 estatales si existen Si se usa un amortigua dor de chispas el operador debe mantenerlo en condiciones de trabajo eficientes En el es...

Page 22: ...si cuenta con un juego de llaves de tubo Se han enumerado los tama_os est ndar de las Ilaves 1 Cuchillo para todo uso 2 Llave de 1 2 POSICI _N DEL OPERADOR Cuando en este manual se mencionan los t_rminos lade derecho o lado izquierdo se refiere a cuando usted se encuentra en la posici6n de operaci6n parado a detr s de los mangos de la cultivadora Lado Izquierdo ParteDelantera Lado Derecho Posicion...

Page 23: ...ontrol de los brazos Columna del mango uerca de seguridad de brida INSTALACION DEL CONJUNTO DE LA ESTACA DE PROFUNDIDAD 1 Afioje la tuercas A 2 Inserte el soporte de la estaca entre las mitades del puntal del motor con el resorte de la estaca hacia abajo 3 Aperen el soporte de la estaca en los pun tales del motor con los pernos hexagonates las arandelas de seguridad y tas tuercas Apri_tetos en for...

Page 24: ...s marcha hac_ Estaca de profundidad _ Mango del arrancador de culateo Controlde la estrangulaci6n _ Controlde la aceleraci6n o_sas de los brazo Brazos Las cultivadoras de Sears cumplen con los estAndares de seguridad del American National Standard Institute Institute Nacional de EstAndares Americano CONTROL DE LOS BRAZOS MARCHA HA CIA ADELANTE Engancha los brazos en la direcci6n de marcha hacia ad...

Page 25: ...azadera de horquilla Para el labrado normal ajuste la estaca de profundidad en el segundo o tercer agujero a partir de la parte superior 25 RUEDAS Ajuste las ruedas removiendo la abrazadera de horquilla y la clavija de horquilla Cambie la posici6n de la rued Vuelva a colocar la abrazadera de horquilla y la clavija de horquilla Para el labrado normal ajuste las ruedas en el segundo o tercer agujero...

Page 26: ...l combustible y el carburador queden vacfos La pr6xima temporada use combustible nuevo Vea tas Instrucciones para el AImacenamiento para mas informaci6n Nunca use productos de limpieza para el motor o para el carburador en el estanque det combustible pues se pueden producir daSos permanentes PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR _PRECAUCI _N Mantenga la barra de control de la impulsi6n en la posici6n DESEN...

Page 27: ...clima lluvia o viento puede ser recomendable labrar el suelo a fines de la temporada de cultivo para acondicionar el suelo at n m s Las condiciones del suelo son importantes si se desea obtener un labrado adecuado Los brazos no van a penetrar f cilmente en el suelo seco y duro 1oque puede contribuir a un rebote excesivo y a dificultades en et manejo de su cultivadora El terreno duro tiene que ser ...

Page 28: ...el operador tiene que mantener la cultivadora segt_n las instrucciones descritas en este manual Hay algunos ajustes que se tienen que hacer en forma peri6dica para poder mantener su cultivadora 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 at afio cambie la bujia limpie o cambie el filtro ...

Page 29: ...caci6n de servicio API SF SJ Aseg_rese que la cultivadora est6 en una superficie nivelada El aceite drenar m s f cilmente cuando est caliente Utilice 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 completa...

Page 30: ...s superficies pulidas y las ruedas sin derrames de gasolina aceite etc Proteja las superficies pintadas con cera tipo automotriz _PRECAUCI _N Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con la bujfa CULTIVADORA PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DEL MANGO El montaje en la f brica se ha reatizado usando la altura m s baja del mango Seleccione la attura del mango que mejor s...

Page 31: ...le y vuelva a apretar la abrazadera del cable REVISION FINAL EN LA POSICION DE APAGADO OFF 1 Con el control de los brazos en la posici6n de APAGADO OFF arriba empuje ha cia abajo el mango para levantar los brazos fuera del suelo 2 Lentamente tire el mango del arrancador de culateo mientras se observan los brazos Los brazes no deben rotar 3 Si los brazos rotan el atambre interior del cable de contr...

Page 32: ...si6n los cuales sean hechos al costo del cliente pueden set realizados por cualquier individuo o establecimiento de reparaci6n de motor Los reparos que caen bajo garantia deben ser realizados por un establecimiento de servicio de reparaci6n de motor autorizado PARA AJUSTAR EL CARBURADOR El carburador tiene un chorro de alta velocidad y ha sido preajustado en ta f brica y no deberfa necesitar ajust...

Page 33: ...ncar el motor y d_jelo funcionar hasta que las t neas del combustible y el carburador est_n vac os Nunca use los productos para limpieza del carburador o del motor en el estanque de combustible pues se pueden producir daiSos 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 de...

Page 34: ...l filtro de aire 5 Drene el estanque de combustible y el carburador vuelva a llenar el estanque con gasolina nueva 6 Remueva el estanque de combustible y limpielo 7 Asegt rese que et alambre de la bujia est_ asentado en forma adecuada en _sta 8 Cambie la bujfa o ajuste la abertura 9 Haga los ajustes necesarios 1 Ponga el control de 1_aceleraci6n en la posici6n de RAPIDO FAST 2 Limpie o cambie el c...

Page 35: ... posiciSn de mezcla mas rica 1 Moje el suelo o espere a que existan condiciones del suelo mAs favorables 2 Ajuste las ruedas y la estaca de profundidad El suelo se hace 1 El terreno esta muy mojado 1 Espere a que existan bolas o se condiciones del suelo mas amon tona favorables 1 La barra de control de la impulsi6n no estA enganchada 2 La correa V no estA ajustada oorrectamente 3 La correa Vesta f...

Page 36: ...18x3 4 14 181476 Assembly Panel and Tube 18 3066J Cable Tine Control 19 151229 Lever Control Tine 20 154805 Pin Pivot KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 21 12000027 Ring Clip 29 12000059 Retainer Ring 35 72010520 Belt 5 16 18 x 2 1 2 36 73970500 Lecknut Flange 5 16 18 UNC 38 152094 Assembly Handle Column 39 181580 Clip NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 36 ...

Page 37: ...20 x 2 1 2 Shield Inner Belt Guard Screw Hex Wsh Hd 8 18 x 1 2 Spacer Split 165768X558 Guard Belt 109227X Pad Idler 9484R Clip Cable 9180R V Belt KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 12000028 Ring Retainer 14 151223 Sheave Transmisison 16 12000035 Ring Klip 17 STD541237 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 18 161806 Pulley Idler 19 175377 Arm Idler 20 STD523712 Belt HexHead3 8 16x 1 1 4 21 106968X Shaft Idler Arm 25 73350...

Page 38: ...Hex 5 16 18 Washer Lock 5 16 Locknut w washer 3 8 16 Clip Hairpin Support Depth Stake R H Stake Depth Pin Clevis Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Support Depth Stake L H KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 5388J Spring Stake 16 121117X Bolt Shoulder 17 9188R Wheel 18 STD551037 Washer13 32 x13 16 x11Ga 19 9190R Bracket Wheel 20 STD541437 Locknut Crown 3 8 16 21 74760516 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 22 STD541431 Lock...

Page 39: ...Y PART NO NO 1 156926 2 3146R 3 156924 4 156923 DESCRIPTION Tine Oute R H Retainer Spring Zinc Tine lnner R H Tine lnner LH KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 5 156925 Tine Outer LH 6 4929H Pin Clevis NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 39 ...

Page 40: ...ocknut w washer 3 8 16 Shield Tine Bracket Engine R H Bracket Engine LH Nut Lock 5 16 18 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 2 3 4 Transmission Spacer Split 14 14 8 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 73970500 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 UNC 16 19091412 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 12 Ga 17 19092016 Washer 9 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 18 STD551125 Washer Lock 1 4 19 74610412 Bolt Hex 1 4 28 x 3 4 Gr 5 20 Engine See Breakdown ...

Page 41: ...8 120075X 9 167156 10 171078 11 162215 12 186048 186029 DESCRIPTION Decal Logo Decal Belt Guard Tine Shield HP Decal Cntrl Phi Inst Decal Hand Placement Decal Engine Oper Decal Warning Rotating Tines Decal Engine B S Intek Decal Rewind Intek Decal Tine Shield Warning Decal Control Panel Manual Owner s Eng Span 41 ...

Page 42: ...480 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 126402 TYPE NO 0206 E1 3s 238 36_ 300 307 24 415 22_ 21_ k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR 742 _ 2_ _ INSTRUCTION MANUAL _ _ 28 11058 OWNER S MANUAL I _ J 15A 718 _ __ 32_3_ 42 ...

Page 43: ...E BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 126402 TYPE NO 0206 E1 365 633A O 633 692 _ _ 186_ i i I 276_ _1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 276 _ _ 163 633A G 633 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 163 _ 276_ 104_ 127_ 633_ 633A_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 1022_ 43 ...

Page 44: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 291480 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 126402 TYPE NO 0206 E1 2221 427_ J _ 271_ 621 851 190_ 334 281 209_ 209_ 832 836 300_ 883 425_ 968 445 161 971_ 163 44 ...

Page 45: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 291480 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 126402 TYPE NO 0206 E1 1211 1210 65_56 592 60 597 I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1005 231 304 305_ 3 1o7 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 993 868_ 51 45 ...

Page 46: ... 26 499631 Ring Set Piston Standard 188 690877 Screw Control Bracket 692785 Ring Set Piston 010 O S 189 694543 Bali Rocker Arm 692786 Ring Set Piston 020 O S 190 692127 Screw FueITank 692787 Ring Set Piston 030 O S 209 691278 Spring Governor 27 691866 Lock Piston Pin 209A 692571 Spring Governor 28 499423 Pin Piston 219 693578 Gear Governor 29 690124 Rod Connecting 220 691724 Washer Governor Gear 3...

Page 47: ...etor 552 692346 Bushing Governor Crank 993 694088 Gasket Cylinder Head Plate 562 691112 Bolt Governor Control Lever 1005 692592 Fan Flywheel 592 690800 Nut Rewind Starter 1019 694851 Kit Label 597 691696 Screw PawI Friction Plate 1022 691890 Gasket Rocker Cover 601 95162 Clamp Hose 1023 499924 Cover Rocker 608 497680 Starter Rewind 1026 693517 Rod Push 613 691665 Screw Muffler 1029 691230 Arm Rock...

Page 48: ...t and electronics call or go on hne for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only www sears 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 _ 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedtr ser_cio de reparaciSn a dom_ciho y para ordenar p ezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada p...

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