Craftsman 917.294250 Owner'S Manual Download

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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: ...urces 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 it ...

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: ... handles FRONT LEFT RIGHT 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 OPERATOR S POSITION UNPACKING CARTON _CAUTION Be careful of exposed sta ples when handling or disposing of carton ing material IM...

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: ...C HC _E FUEL OIL OR WARNING ON OFF Shift Lever Drive Control Bar Shift Lever Indicator Depth Stake Leveling Recoil Starter Outer Side Shield Handle MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute DRIVE CONTROL BAR Used to engage SHIFT LEVER Used to shift transmission tines DEPTH STAKE Controls depth at which tiller will dig OU...

Page 9: ...sition _ 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 TILLING 1 Release depth stake pin Pull the depth stake up for increased tilling depth Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in pos...

Page 10: ...osition to prevent oil leakage BEFORE STARTING ENGINE IMPORTANT Be very careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when checking or adding oil or fuel Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved clean covered containers 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 1 With engine level clean a...

Page 11: ... 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 Recoil rte_ Handle __ _ _ _ Spark _ Plug Xu _ Throttle _J_ Co ntrol_ 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: ...ust maintain 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 s...

Page 14: ...must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tiller is on level surface Oil will drain more 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 en...

Page 15: ...surfaces with auto motive type wax _CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil 1 First loosen handle lock lever 2 Handle can be positioned at different settings between HIGH and LOW ...

Page 16: ...t as described below 5 Replace belt guard 6 Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin clip GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT For proper belt tension the extension spring should have about 5 8 inch stretch when drive control bar is in ENGAGED position This tension can be attained as follows 1 Loosen cable clip screw securing the drive control cable 2 Slide cable forward for less tension and re...

Page 17: ... by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet 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 If the carburetor does need adjustment contact you...

Page 18: ...g 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 r...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...bservan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte ENTRENAMIENTO Lea el Manual del DueEo 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 niEos operen el equi po Nunca permita que los adultos operen el equipo sin los con...

Page 22: ...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 de...

Page 23: ... de Partes de Repuesto en el manual Ingl6s del dueiSo 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 ahorrar ...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...a el material de empaque del con junto del mango 6 Separe la varilla de cambio del conjunto del mango Varillade PARTE DELANTERA LADO IZQUlERDO LADO DERECHO POSlCION DEL OPERADOR DESEMPAQUE DE LA CAJA DE CARTON _PRECAUCl6N Tenfa cuidade con las grapas expuestas cuando maneje o deseche los materiales de la caja de cart6n IMPORTANTE Cuando desempaque y monte la cultivadora tenga cuidado de no estirar...

Page 26: ...e plastico dentro del agujero en la parte trasera de la columna del mango Empuje los cables dentro de la abrazadera Abrazadera del Cable CONEXlON DE LA VARILLA DE CAMBIO 1 Inserte el extremo de la varilla de cambio que est m s alejado de la dobladura en el agujero del indicador de la palanca de cambio 2 Inserta la abrazadera de horquilla a trav6s del agujero de la varilla de cambio para asegurarla...

Page 27: ...e cambio Barra de control de la impulsi6n Indicador de la palanca Estaca de Profundidad Defensa de Defensa lateral Mango del exterior arrancador de culateo Nuestras cultivadoras cumplen con los estAndares 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 IMPULSI N Se usa para enganchar los ...

Page 28: ...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 HACIA 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 barra de control de la impul...

Page 29: ...ambre 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 Iimpios y gu rdelos en envases aprobados limpios y con tapa use embudos para relleno limpios ...

Page 30: ...za mueva el control de la estrangulaci6n al medio Tire del mango del arrancador de retroceso hasta que el motor comience 7 Cuando comience et 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 8 Mueva el control de la aceleraci6n a la posici6n de funcionamiento deseada 9...

Page 31: ...s de 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 c...

Page 32: ...a seg0n 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 afio cambie la bujfa limpie o cambie el filtro de aire y revise si los brazos y las...

Page 33: ...te 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 clasificaci6n de servicio API SF SJ Aseg0rese que la cultivadora est6 en una superficie nivelada El aceite drenar m s fAcilmente cuando est caliente Utilice un embudo para impedir el derrame de aceite sobre la cultivadora y recoja el ace...

Page 34: ... 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 automotdz _PRECAUCION 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 Ajuste el mango a la altura que mejor se acomode para sus condiciones de labra...

Page 35: ... el ajuste de la correa segt n se describe a continuaci6n 5 Vuelva a colocar la protecci6n de la correa 6 Vuelva a colocar la rueda y la clavija de horquilla y la abrazadera de horquilla AJUSTE DE LA CORREA DE IMPULSION DE RECORRIDO Para obtener la tensi6n de la correa adecuada el resorte de extensi6n debe tener alrededor de 5 8 de pulgada de estiramiento cuando la barra de control de la impulsi6n...

Page 36: ...eparaci6n de motor Los reparos que caen bajo garantia deben ser reatizados 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 deber a necesitar ajustes Sin embargo se pueden necesitar ajustes de menor importancia para compensar por las diferencias en el combusti ble...

Page 37: ... 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 38: ...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 39: ... 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 Vest 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 40: ... Split 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 PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 18 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 19 19131611 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 11 Ga 20 109228X Lever Lock Handle 21 150628 Handle Assemble 22 165197 Clip Plastic Cable 23 86777 Screw Hex Washer Hd Slotted 10 24xl 2 24 9484R Clip 25 73970500 Lock...

Page 41: ...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 165501X613 Guard Belt 132801 Belt V 104679X Pulley Idler 12000032 Ring Klip 159229 Bracket Idler 102384X Bolt Hex 5 16 ...

Page 42: ...nfomement 7 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 Honda Model No GC160QHA2 16 7192J Tie Cable NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 42 ...

Page 43: ...Fork Shift 44 155236 Ring Klip 48 188485 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 183226 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 Assem...

Page 44: ...TD533112 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 14 124343X Bracket Shield Tine 15 161414X613 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 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 19 102701X Grip 20 STD541037 Nut Hex 3 8 16 21 102156X Stake Depth 22 74930632 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 2 23 4440J Hinge 24 STD532505 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 2 25 6...

Page 45: ...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 45 ...

Page 46: ...984 120075X 163094 162215 189410 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 Manual Owner s Eng Span 46 ...

Page 47: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 294250 ENGINE HONDA MODEL NUMBER GC160QHA2 CONTROL CAMSHAFT J CARBURETOR I FAN COVER I 3 19 RECOIL STARTER j FLYWHEEL I G _2 47 ...

Page 48: ...4 5580253 DESCRIPTION 15 5611421 Cover fan nhl black 16 0639419 Bolt stud 17 0315705 Nut flange 6mm 18 4750725 19 0635474 0635482 0636126 22 4481818 DESCRIPTION Starter ass Recoil nhl black Knob recoil starter Rope recoil starter DESCRIPTION Gasket set Float set Chamber set float Screw set drain Screw set b Screw set Carburetor ass Bb61b c Valve float Nozzle main Insulator carburetor Gasket insula...

Page 49: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 294250 ENGINE HONDA MODEL NUMBER GC160QHA2 CYLINDER BARREL l _5 LABELS 8 t I PISTON CRANKSHAFT 4 I _i_i L AIR CLEANER MUFFLER 1 q 4 5 49 ...

Page 50: ...rk choke 5656160 Mark throttle indication 1 6 8 1 5611025 2 6718159 3 5611314 4 5580436 5 7498041 6 5611660 MUFFLER DESCRIPTION Ring set piston riken Ring set piston teikoku Piston Pin piston Rod ass Bolt connecting rod Clip piston pin 13mm DESCRIPTION Tube breather Element air cleaner Housing air cleaner Gasket air cleaner Cover air cleaner Bolt flange 6xl 12 ct200 CRANKSHAFT KEY NO PART NO DESCR...

Page 51: ...83646 3 5611306 5 5655972 6 1814698 7 5655980 8 1762962 9 5611355 10 6673289 13 5655998 14 5656004 15 1490408 16 5611686 17 1033497 18 5611702 19 3473428 20 5611736 21 0471623 22 4260352 23 0250647 24 0250985 25 0053447 26 0053595 27 4432233 28 2795284 29 5813951 30 5813969 DESCRIPTION Pump assy Fuel Rubber supporter 107mm Tube diaphragm Tank fuel Rubber b tank mounting Joint fuel tube Collar fuel...

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