Craftsman 917.294251 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...s 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: ...n 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 when till...

Page 4: ...ources 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: ...UG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER TILLER PERFORMANCE FURROW OPENER TILLER MAINTENANCE BELT TINES SHEAR PIN HAIRPIN CLIP CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK YIIIIIII Y 2 Handle Locks 1 Carriage Bolt 3 8 16 UNC x 1 Gr 5 1 Hairpin Clips 0 ol 2 Shear Pins Clips 1 Flat Washer 13 32 x 1 x 11 Ga 0 0 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: ...dles FRONT LEFT RIGHT OPERATOR S POSITION UNPACKING CARTON _LCAUTION Be careful of exposed sta ples when handling or disposing of carton ing material IMPORTANT When unpacking and assembling tiller be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material 1 While holding handle assembly cut cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame Let handle assembly rest on tiller 2 Re...

Page 7: ... CABLE CLIP Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column Push cables into clip Cables Cable Clip handles 14 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 Lever Indicator Shift Rod Shift Lever Hairpin Clip Indi...

Page 8: ... FUEL OIL STOP V OR WARNING ON OFF Shift Lever Drive Control Bar Shift Lever Indicator Depth Stake Leveling Shield Outer Side Shield Recoil Starter Handle 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 pr...

Page 9: ...ve forward REVERSE WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED 1 DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER 2 Release the drive control bar 3 Move throttle control to SLOW po sition 4 Move shift lever indicator to R re verse position 5 Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement HARD TO SHIFT GEARS Briefly engage drive control bar and re lease or rock tiller forward and backward until are able to sh...

Page 10: ...sition 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 ar...

Page 11: ...ltitude 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual NOTE If engine does not start see trou 11 bleshooting points Choke Control i _ _ _ _ _ i Recoil Starter _ Handle _ _ _ _ _ park Plug Throttle _Y _ Control _ 2_ __ TILLING HINTS _ _ CAUTION...

Page 12: ...eel 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 _ levis Pin in Cllip INNER...

Page 13: ... operator must 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 w...

Page 14: ...ange All oil 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...

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: ...k belt adjustment 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 les...

Page 17: ...rformed 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 cont...

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: ...nt 1 Engine is overloaded 2 Dirty air cleaner 3 Low oil level dirty oil 4 Faulty spark plug 5 Oil in fuel 6 Stale or dirty fuel 7 Water in fuel 8 Clogged fuel tank 9 Spark plug wire loose 10 Dirty engine air screen 11 Dirty clogged muffler 12 Carburetor out of adjuts ment 13 Poor compression 19 10 Replace air filter 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge...

Page 20: ...ne runs but tiller won t m ove Engine runs but labors when tilling 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 1 Shear pin s broken 1 Gears not timmed 1 Shift lever set in between counter rotating till posi tion and forward rotating till position 2 Tines jammed Tine...

Page 21: ...ervan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte ENTRENAMIENTO Lea el Manual del Due_o cuidadosamente Familiaricese 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 ni_os operen el equi po Nunca permita que los adultos operen el equipo sin los conoc...

Page 22: ...do luz Tenga cuidado alcultivar enterreno duro Losbrazos pueden quedarse agarrados en elsueloeimpulsar a lacultivadora hacia adelante Siestosucede sueltelosmangos y norestrinja lamaquina MANTENIMIENTO Y ALMACENAMIEN TO Mantenga los accesorios y aditamentos de la maquina en buenas condiciones para el funcionamiento Revise las clavijas de seguro los pernos de montaje del motor y otros pernos a inter...

Page 23: ...de Partes de Repuesto en el manual Ingles del due_o ACUERDOS DE PROTECCION PARA LA REPARACION Congratulaciones por su buena compra Su nuevo producto Craftsman esta dise5ado y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por muchos a5os Pero como todos los productos puede necesitar alguna reparacion de tanto en tanto En este caso tener un Acuerdo de Proteccion para la Reparacion puede hacerles ahorrar d...

Page 24: ... MOTOR ESTABILIZADOR RENDIMIENTO DE LA CULTIVADORA ABRIDOR DE SURCOS MANTENIMIENTO DE LA CULTIVADORA CORREA BRAZOS CLAVIJA DE SEGURO ABRAZADERA DE HORQUILLA CONTENIDO DEL CONJUNTO DE FERRETERIA IIIIIII Y 2 Cierres del mango 1 Abrazaderas de horquilla 1 2 Clavijade seguro retencion 1 Perno portadores 3 8 16 UNC x 1 clase 5 1 Arandela plana 13 32 x 1 xll Ga Q 1 Tuerca de seguridad de centro 3 8 16 U...

Page 25: ...eva el material de empaque del con junto del mango 6 Separe la varilla de cambio del conjunto del mango Varilla de PARTE DELANTERA LADO IZQUIERDO LADO DERECHO POSICION DEL OPERADOR DESEMPAQUE DE LA CAJA DE CARTON _PRECAUCI6N Tenfa cuidado 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 esti...

Page 26: ...dera 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 LAVARILLA DE CAMBIO 1 Inserte el extremo de la varilla de cambio que esta mas alejado de la dobladura en el agujero del indicador de la palanca de cambio 2 Inserta la abrazadera de horquilla a traves del agujero de la varilla de...

Page 27: ...palanca Barra de control de de la impulsion Estaca de Profu ndidad Defensa de nivelaci6n 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 excavara la cultivadora BARRA DE CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION Se usa para enganchar los brazes DEF...

Page 28: ...lsi6n antes de mover la palanca de cambio a otra posicion El movimiento de los brazos se Iogra movi endo la palanca de cambio a la posicion _ labrado y enganchando la barra de control de la impulsion MARCHA HAClA ADELANTE RUEDAS SO LAMENTE BRAZOS PARADOS Suelte la barra de control de la impulsion y mueva el indicador de la palanca de cambio a la posicion F marcha hacia adelante Enganche la barra d...

Page 29: ...ambre de la bujia 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 a_ada aceite o combustible Use aceite y combustible limpios y guardelos en envases aprobados limpios y con tapa use embudos para relleno limpios ...

Page 30: ... control de la estrangulaci6n al medio Tire del mango del arrancador de retroceso hasta que el motor comience 7 Cuando comience el motor y al mismo tiempo que se caliente mueva lentamente el control de la estrangulaci6n a la posici6n de MARCHA AVlSO Un motor caliente requiere menos estrangulaci6n para empezar 8 Mueva el control de la aceleraci6n a la posici6n de funcionamiento deseada 9 Permita qu...

Page 31: ...ada o atascada las clavijas de seguro han sido dise5adas para que se quiebren antes de que se produzcan da5os internos en la transmisi6n Si las clavijas de seguro se quiebran cam bielas solamente por aquellas que aparecen en la seccion de Partes de Repuesto en el manual Ingles del due_o AJUSTE DE LAS RUEDAS PARA EL CULTIVO 1 Ponga bloques debajo del lado derecho de la cultivadora y remueva la abra...

Page 32: ...vadora segQn las instrucciones descritas en este manual Hay algunos ajustes que se tienen que hacer en forma periodica para poder mantener su cultivadora adecuadamente AI menos una vez cada estacion comprobar si es necesario efectuar los adjustes descritos en las secciones de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual Una vez al a_o cambie la bujia limpie o cambie el filtro de aire y revise si los brazos y...

Page 33: ...RA CAMBtAR 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 clasificacion de servicio API SF SJ AsegQrese que la cultivadora este en una superficie nivelada El aceite drenara mas facilmente cuando esta caliente 0tilice un embudo para impedir el derrame de aceite sobre la cultivadora y recoja el aceite...

Page 34: ...xtrafio 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 entrar en contacto con la bujia CULTIVADORA PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DEL MANGO Ajuste el mango a la altura que mejor se acomode para sus condici...

Page 35: ...ise el ajuste de la correa segQn se describe a continuacion 5 Vuelva a colocar la proteccion 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 tension de la correa adecuada el resorte de extension debe tener alrededor de 5 8 de pulgada de estiramiento cuando la barra de control de la impulsi...

Page 36: ...ci6n de motor Los reparos que caen bajo garantia deben ser realizados por un establecimiento de servicio de reparacion de motor autorizado PARA AJUSTAR EL CARBURADOR El carburador tiene un chorro de alta velocidad y ha sido preajustado en la fabrica y no deberia necesitar ajustes Sin embargo se pueden necesitar ajustes de menor importancia para compensar por las diferencias en el combusti ble temp...

Page 37: ...n marcha el motor y dejandolo funcionar hasta que el carburante termine el carbura dor este vacio Nunca use los productos para limpieza del carburador o del motor en el estanque de combustible pues se pueden producir da5os permanentes Use combustible nuevo la proxima tempo rada AVlSO El estabilizador de combustible es una alternativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo la formacion de dep6sitos de ...

Page 38: ...car 4 Limpie o cambie el cartucho del filtro de aire 5 Vaciar el estanque de combustible y el carburador vuelva a Ilenar el estanque con gasolina nueva 6 Remueva el estanque de com bustible y limpielo 7 AsegQrese 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 10 Habra la valvula 1 Ponga el control de la aceler...

Page 39: ...nes no estan distribuidas 1 El conjunto de palanca esta colocado entre la posici6n la para segarde contra rotacion delante 2 Los dientes estan atascados CORRECCION 10 Limpie la rejilla de aire del motor 11 Limpie cambie el silenciador 12 Haga los ajustes necesarios 13 Contacto con su centro de servicio cualificado 1 Revise el nivel del aceite cambie el aceite 2 Limpie la rejilla de aire del motor ...

Page 40: ...6 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 32xlx11Ga 20 109228X Lever Lock Handle 21 150628 Handle Assemble 22 165197 Clip Plastic Cable 23 86777 Screw Hex Washer Hd Slotted 10 24 x 1 2 24 9484R Clip 25 73970500 Locknut Hex Flange 26 ...

Page 41: ... 42 x 1 220 Washer 11 32 x 11 16 x 16 Ga Sheave Transmission Ring Retainer Spacer Split 327 x 42 x 2 09 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 24 x 1 2 Tire Rim Tire Valve Rivet Drilled KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 25 4497H Retainer Spring 26 165501X613 Guard Belt 27 132801 Belt V 28 104679X Pulley Idler 29 12000032 Ring Klip 30 159229 Bracket Idler 31 102384X Bolt Hex 5 16 16 x 12 32 102141X Shaft Idler Arm 33 STD52371...

Page 42: ...orcement 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 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 42 ...

Page 43: ... 20 102114X Gear Assembly Reverse Idler 51 17720408 Includes Key Nos 21 and 22 52 STD541031 21 102115X Gear Reverse Idler 53 165140 22 6803J Bearing Needle 58 179520 23 102111X Shaft Reverse Idler 60 183226 24 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 6066J 25 STD541143 Nut Hex 7 16 20 27 143009 Bearing Shaft Ground Drive LH 28 106390X Spacer 0 765 x 1 125 x 1 23 29 102134X Chain 35 50 Pitch DESCRIPTION Ground S...

Page 44: ... Shield Tine Bolt Carriage 5 16 18x 1 Gr 5 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Washer Lock 5 16 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Bracket Shield Tine Shield Side Outer R H Nut Flange lock 1 4 20 Nut Wing Forged 5 16 18 Bolt Carr 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Gr 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 ...

Page 45: ...3146R 5 132727 8 74610616 9 4460J DESCRIPTION Tine Outer LH Pin Shear Tine Inner L H Clip Hairpin Assembly Hub and Plate L H Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 Tine Outer R H KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 10 132728 Assembly Hub and Plate R H 11 6555J Tine inner R H 34 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 45 ...

Page 46: ...57984 120075X 163094 162215 196665 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 294251 ENGINE HONDA MODEL NUMBER GC160QHA2 CONTROLJ 5 2 _ _ 17 19 CAMSHAFT J i i i CARBURETOR FAN COVERJ 2 RECOIL STARTER J FLYWHEEL I 6 47 ...

Page 48: ...3 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 assy Recoil nhl black Knob recoil starter Rope recoil starter 3 5X52 DESCRIPTION Gasket set Float set Chamber set float Screw set drain Screw set b Screw set Carburetor assy Bb61b c Valve float Nozzle main Insulator carburetor Gasket insul...

Page 49: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 294251 ENGINE HONDA MODEL NUMBER GC160QHA2 CYLINDER BARREL J 5_ LABELS 6 8 J I 1 PISTON CRANKSHAFT J 4 r i 5 l AIR CLEANER MUFFLER 4 7 49 ...

Page 50: ...5 0 Mark choke Mark throttle indication 1 2 3 4 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 assy 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 4 55...

Page 51: ... NO 1 7378482 2 3683646 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 fue...

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