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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: ...sources 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 i...

Page 5: ...R 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 _ 13 32 x 1 xll Ga O 0 1 Center Locknut 3 8 16 UNC 2 Shear Pins Clips 1 Cable Clip 1 Pivot Bolt 3 8 16 UNC Grade 5 1 Handle Lock Lever 5 ...

Page 6: ...ndles FRONT LEFT RIGHT OPERATOWS POSITION UNPACKING CARTON _CAUTION 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 Rem...

Page 7: ...Base INSERT 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 Shift Rod Lever Indicator Shift Lever Hairpi...

Page 8: ...NING ON OFF Throttle Control Shift Lever Drive Control Bar Shift Lever Indicator Leveling Recoil Starter Handle Outer Side Shield 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 protect small plants from b...

Page 9: ...ottle Control 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 i...

Page 10: ...your unit has been shipped from the factory already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil 1 With engine level clean area around oil filler plug and remove plug 2 Engine oil should be to point of over flowing when engine is level For approximate capacity see PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual All oil must meet A P I Service Classification SF SJ For cold weather operation you should cha...

Page 11: ...rt see trou bleshooting points TILLING HINTS _CAUTION Until you are accustomed to handling your tiller start actual field use with throttle in slow position mid way between FAST and IDLE Tilling is digging into turning over and breaking up packed soil before plant ing Loose unpacked soil helps root growth Best tilling depth is 4 to 6 A tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted vegetation The dec...

Page 12: ...el 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 Pin TINE SHEAR PINS ...

Page 13: ...in 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 spark plug ...

Page 14: ...in 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 cu rely 4 Remove oil filler plug Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine 5 Refill engine with oil See CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEl in the Operation section of this...

Page 15: ...e 4 of this manual TRANSMISSION Once a season lubricate the right hand gear case grease fitting with 1 oz of EP 1 grease CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot We do not rec ommend using pressurized water garden hose etc to clean your unit unless the gasket area around the transmission and the engine muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water ou...

Page 16: ...and Washer Located Behind Tire Hairpin Clip and Clevis Pin TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT 1 Remove belt guard as described in TO REMOVE BELT GUARD 2 Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then remove from trans mission pulley 3 Place new belt in groove of trans mission pulley and into engine pulley BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF IDLER PULLEY NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO GUIDES 4 Check bel...

Page 17: ...to be replaced To maintain the superb tilling perfor mance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness wear and bending particularly the tines which are next to the transmission If the gap between the tines exceeds 3 1 2 inches they should be replaced or straightened as necessary New tines should be assembled Sharp ened tine edges will rotate rear New Tine n Tine 3 1 2 Max e Counter ...

Page 18: ...nue with adjustment procedure 4 Loosen cable clamp screw 5 Move throttle lever up until it touches high speed stop and hold in this po sition 6 Tighten cable clamp screw securely Clamp Screw Casing 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 ...

Page 19: ... 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 ra...

Page 20: ...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 20 10 Replace air filter 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...servan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte ENTRENAMIENTO Lea el Manual del DueSo 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 niSos operen el equi po Nunca permita que los adultos operen el equipo sin los cono...

Page 23: ... 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 d...

Page 24: ...n de Partes de Repuesto en el manual Ingles del dueSo 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 25: ...E DEL MOTOR ESTABIMZADOR RENDIMIENTO DE LA CULTIVADORA ABRIDOR DE SURCOS MANTENtMtENTO DE LA CULTIVADORA CORREA BRAZOS CLAVIJA DE SEGURO ABRAZADERA DE HORQUILLA 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 2 Clavijade seguro retencion 13 32 x 1 x 11 Ga 1 Tuerca de seguridad de centro 3 8 16 UNC ...

Page 26: ...erial de empaque del con junto del mango 6 Separe la varilla de cambio del conjunto del mango Varillade PARTE DELANTERA LADO IZQUlERDO overhead views1 LADO DERECHO POSlCION DEL OPERADOR DESEMPAQUE DE LA CAJA DE CARTON _PRECAUCI _N Tenfa cuidado con Jas grapas expuestas cuando maneje o deseche los materiales de la caja de cart6n IMPORTANTE Cuando desempaque y monte la cultivadora tenga cuidado de n...

Page 27: ... 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 LA VARILLA DE CAMBIO 1 Inserte el extreme de la varilla de cambio que est mAs alejado de la dobladura en el agujero del indicador de la patanca de cambio 2 Inserta la abrazadera de horquilla a trav_s del agujero de la varilla de cambio ...

Page 28: ...e la impulsi6n Indicador de la palanca Estaca de 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 excavar_ la cultivadora BARRA DE CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION Se usa para enganchar los brazes DEFENSA DE NIVELA...

Page 29: ...de control de la im pulsi6n antes de mover 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 HAClA 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 adelan...

Page 30: ...cte et alambre 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 limpios y guArdelos en envases aprobados limpios y con tapa use embudos para relleno...

Page 31: ...se enciende pete no co rnienza rnueva el control de la estrangulaci6n al medic Tire del mango del arrancador de retroceso hasta que el motor comience 8 Cuando comience el motor y al rnisrno tiernpo que se caliente rnueva lentamente el control de la estrangulaci6n a la posici6n de MARCHA AVlSO Un motor caliente requiere rnenos estrangulaci6n para ernpezar 9 Mueva el control de la aceleraci6n a Ia p...

Page 32: ... las clavijas de seguro ham side diseSadas para que se quiebren antes de que se produzcan daSos internes en la transrnisi6n Si las clavijas de seguro se quiebran c_rn bielas solamente per aquellas que aparecen en la secci6n de Partes de Repuesto en el manual Ingl6s del dueiio AJUSTE DE LAS RUEDAS PARA EL CULTIVO 1 Ponga bloques debajo del lade dereeho de la cultivadora y remueva Ia abrazadera de h...

Page 33: ...ivadora segdn las instrucciones descritas en este manual Hay algunos aiustes que se tienen que hacer en forma peri6dica para poder mantener su cultivadora adecuadamente AI menos una vez cada estaci6n cornprobar si es necesario efectuar los adjustes descritos en las secciones de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual Una vez al aSo carnbie la bujia lirnpie o cambie el filtro de aire y revise si los braz...

Page 34: ...budo para impedir el derrame de aceite sobre Ia 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 completamente vuelva a colocar el tap6n del drenaje del aceite y apri6telo en forma segura 4 Remueva el tap6n del dep6sito de reileno de aceite Tenga cuidado de no...

Page 35: ...a caja de velocidades con 1 onza de grasa EP 1 LIMPIEZA No Iimpie su cultivadora cuando el motor y la transmisi6n est_n calientes No recomendamos eI use de agua presurizada manguera del jard n etc para limpiar su unidad a menos que eI Area de la junta alrededor de la transmisi6n y del siIenciador del motor del filtro de aire y del carburador se cubran ara protejerlos del agua El agua en la transmi...

Page 36: ...zadera de horrquilla y olavija de horquilla PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPUL SION DE RECORRIDO 1 Remueva Ia protecci6n de la correa segdn se ha deserito en PARA REMOVER LA PROTECClON DE LA CORREA 2 Remueva la correa antigua desliz_ndola fuera de la polea del motor primero y rem ueva la polea de la transmisi6n 3 Ponga la correa nueva en la ranura de la polea de la transrnisi6n y dentro de la polea d...

Page 37: ... brazo desgastado Brszo Nuevo s_ stado Para que esta m_quina pueda mantener un rendimiento excelente en el Iabrado se deben revisar los brazos para verificar si est_n afilados desgastados o doblados especiatrnente los que se encuentran al lado de la transrnisi6n Si el espacio libre entre los brazos es rn_s de 3 1 2 pulgadas se tienen que carnbiar o enderezar seg_n sea necesario Los brazos nuevos t...

Page 38: ...nto del ajuste 4 Afloje el tornillo de Ia abrazadera del cable 5 Mueva Ia palanca de control de Ia velocidad hacia artiba hasta que toque el tope de Ia velocidad aIta y mant_r_gala en esta poso ci6n 6 Apriete el tornilio de la abrazadera del cable con segutidad Cable del tomillo de sujeci6n Cable de la _ Aceleraoi6n _ X Palanca de la aceleraci6n PARA AJUSTAR EL CARBURADOR El carburador tiene un ch...

Page 39: ...do en marcha el motor y dej_ndolo funcionar hasta que el carburante terrnine el carbura dot est6 vacio Nunca use los productos para limpieza del carburador odel motor en el estanque de combustible pues se pueden producir daiios perrnanentes Use combustible nuevo la pr6xima ternpo rada AVlSO El estabilizador de combustible es una altemativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo la formaci6n de dep6sit...

Page 40: ...ancar 4 Umpie o eambie 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 Asegdrese que el alambre de la bujia este asentado en forma adecuada en 6sta 8 Cambie la bujla o ajuste la abertura 9 Haga los ajustes necesarios 10 Habra Ia v_lvula 1 Ponga eI control de I_ acele...

Page 41: ... la cultivadora no se mueve El motor funciona pero se esfuerza cuando se labra 1 La barra de control de la irnpuIsi6n no est_ enganchada 2 La correa V no est_ ajustada correctamente 3 La correa V est_ fuera de la s polea s 1 Se est_ labrando rnuy profundarnente 2 El control de Ia aceleraci6n no est_ ajustado en forrna adecuada 3 El carburador est_ des ajustado 1 No baje la estaca de arrastre 1 Las...

Page 42: ...d I 0 24 Bolt 5 16 16 2 1 2 Handle Grip Retainer Spring Bolt Shoulder Handle Shift Grommet Rubber Rod Shift Bolt 3 6 16 x I Gr 5 Lock Handle KEY NO 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 31 PART NO DESCRIPTION STD541437 Nut Crownlock3 6 16 19131611 Washer I3 32 1 x 1I Ga I09228X Lever Lock Handle I50258 Handle Assemble 165197 Clip Plastic Cable 66777 Screw He Washer Hd Slotted I 0 24 x I 2 9484R Clip 73...

Page 43: ...1IX STD532505 8700J 86777 9484R STD55I I25 STD54I 025 23230506 156117 STD55I 031 145102 12000028 110652X 74770508 102190X 183122X624 795R Tire Valve KEY NO 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 44 65 PART NO DESCRIPTION I26875X Rivet Ddlled 4497H Retainer Spring I65501X558 Guard Belt I32801 Belt V I04679X Pulley idler 12000032 Ring Klip I59229 Bracket Idler I02384X Bolt Hex 5 I6 16 I2...

Page 44: ...Counter Weigher RH 8 STD55I I37 Washer Lock 3 8 9 STD541037 Nut Hex 3 8 I6 10 74760524 Bott Hex 5 16 I8 1 1 2 11 4497H Retainer Spring 12 126875X Rivet Dritled KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 1021990X Tire 183122 624 Rim 7995R Tire Valve I5 Engine See Breakdown Briggs Model No 121302 0216 E1 I6 7192J Tie Cable NOTE Air _mponent dimensions given in U S inches I inch 25 4 mrn 44 ...

Page 45: ...106146X Fork Shift 44 155236 Ring Klip 48 180631 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 6855M Washer Lock 7 16 6066J Nut Hex 7 16 20 Bearing Shaft Ground Drive L H Spacer 0 765 x 1 125 x 1 23 Chain 35 50 Pitch DESCRIPTION Ground Sha...

Page 46: ... Washer Lock 5 16 STD533112 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 124343X Bracket Shield Tine 161414X558 Shield Side Outer R H 73900400 Nut Flange lock 1 4 20 162175 Nut Wing Forged 5 16 18 STD532512 Bolt Carr 1 4 20x 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 x 1 ...

Page 47: ...in Shear 6554J Tine Inner LH 3146R Clip Hairpin 132727 Assembly Hub and Plate L H 73610600 Nut Hex 3 8 24 STD551137 Washer Lock3 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 47 ...

Page 48: ...078 14 167156 15 166138 192439 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 Decal Rewind Decal Craftsman IC Decal Intek Manual Owner s Eng Span 48 ...

Page 49: ...L NUMBER 917 294483 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 121302 0216 E1 36 35 993 238 O 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 306 3_ 307 24 _ 742 I 1019 LABEL KIT I 11058 OWNER S MANUAL I 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINEI 914A 914 914B 49 ...

Page 50: ...IGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 121302 0216 E1 365_ 633 633A 276 1171 276_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 276_ 137_ 163 633_ 633A 1181276 968 467 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 6aa 633A 127 _ 276 20 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1022_ 868 883 967 961 _ _ 971A 5O ...

Page 51: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 294483 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 121302 0216 E1 209A 2221 427 773 271 _ 621 _ 334 356 958 19oG_ 281 265 632_ 8 851 267_ 663 836 832 836A_ 300 _ 613 _ _ 883 51 ...

Page 52: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 294483 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 121302 0216 E1 456 597_ I 121_ 59 1005 231 305_ lO7O 1036 LABEL EMISSION I 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 51 52 ...

Page 53: ... Control Bracket 35 691304 Spring Valve intake 445 697029 Filter Air Cleaner Cartridge 36 691304 Spring Valve Exhaust 455 692591 Cup Flywheel 40 692194 Retainer Valve 456 692299 Plate Pawl Friction 45 690977 Tappet Valve 459 281505 PawI Ratchet 46 693404 Camshaft 467 691668 Knob Air Cleaner 48 699582 Short Block 504 694254 Washer Set 51 692555 Q l Gasket lntake Two Required 505 691251 Nut Governor...

Page 54: ...ff 961 693598 Screw Air Cleaner Bracket 967 273356 Filter Pre Cleaner 968 693460 Cover Air Cleaner 971 690349 Screw Air Cleaner Base 971A 699629 Screw Air Cleaner Base 972 694260 Tank Fuel 975 493640 Bowl Float 977 697001 Set Carburetor Gasket 993 694086 Gasket Cylinder Head Plate 994 399541 Arrestor Spark 1005 692592 Fan Flywheel 1019 694852 Kit Label 1022 691890 Gasket Rocker Cover 1023 499924 C...

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