Craftsman 917.298020 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ... and 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 El0 will void the product warranty Esta maquina puede utilizar gasolina con un contenido de hasta el 10 de etanol El0 El uso de una gasolina que supere el 10 de etanol El0 anular_ la garantia del producto Sears Brands Manageme...

Page 2: ...RRANTY 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 Expendab...

Page 3: ...g 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 orfalling If the unit should start to vibrate abnor mally stop the en...

Page 4: ...s guide instruc tions 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 _ILCAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental start ing when setting up transporting adjusting or making ...

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: ...HAIRPIN 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 yo...

Page 7: ...lower hole of handle Repeat for opposite side Tighten all hardware securely 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 Handles Handle Panel Bolts 7 INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY 1 Loosen nut S 2 Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down 3 B...

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: ...tiller s forward 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 _C...

Page 10: ...ys 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 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: ...te 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 til...

Page 12: ...e 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 wea...

Page 13: ...r 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 Tip t...

Page 14: ...damaged 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 no...

Page 15: ...LLI N G C U LTIVATI N G 12 3 4 PATH Remove outer tines o o oo tine 6 Inner Tines Only NOTE When reassembling outer tines be sure right tine assembly marked R and left tine assembly marked 1 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: ...d 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 Maint...

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 a ternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always followthe mix r...

Page 18: ...the Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge Empty fuel tank and carbure tor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Remove fuel tank and clean Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug Replace spark plug or adjust gap Make necessary adjustments Place throttle control in FAST position Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge Repl...

Page 19: ... too wet 2 3 1 2 3 Tine control is not engaged V belt not correctly adjusted V belt is off pulley s Tilling too deep Throttle control not properly 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 favo...

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 ser 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: ...cuidado para evitar resbalarse o caerse Si la unidad empieza a vibrar anormalmente pare el motor y revisela inmediatamente para verificar la causa La vibraci6n normalmente es un aviso de problemas 21 e e Pare el motor cuando abandone la posici6n de operaci6n Tome todas las precauciones posibles cuando deje la maquina desatendida Desenganche los brazos cambie a neutro y pare el motor Antes de limpi...

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Page 23: ...Partes de Repuesto en el manual Ingles del dueflo ACUERDOS DE PROTECClON PARA LA REPARACION Congratulaciones por su buena compra Su nuevo producto Craftsman est diseflado y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable pot muchos aflos Pero como todos los productos puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto En este caso tenet un Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Repara ci6n puede hacerles ahorrar d...

Page 24: ...E 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 fabrica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se de jaron sin montar por razones de envio Para asegurarse que la cultivadora operara en ...

Page 25: ...dora del rodillo 5 Quitar el tornillo de fijaci6n del pilote de pro fundidad para girar y remover el tornillo 25 Arandela de seguridad Panel del mango Perno hexagonales 5 16 18 x 1 Arandela Mango de la cuttivadora Perno hexagonates 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Mangos de la cuttivadora Perno det panel del mango INSTALACION DEL CONJUNTO DE LA ESTACA DE PROFUNDIDAD 1 Afloje la tuercas _ 2 Inserte el soporte de la...

Page 26: ...LE MARCHA i RETEN O Control de los brazos marcha hacia adela Estaca de l Pr fu_e_ ndidad _ _ Control de la estrangutaci6n ontrot de la aceleraci6n 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 ESTRANGULACK N ...

Page 27: ... hacia adelante de la cultivadora 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 ser 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 ...

Page 28: ...vacios La pr6xima temporada use combustible nuevo Vea las Instrucciones para el Almacenamiento para m s informaci6n Nunca use productos de limpieza para el motor o para el carburador en el estanque del combustible pues se pueden producir dahos permanentes PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR _IPRECAUCI6N Mantenga la barra de control de la impulsi6n en la posici6n DESENGANCHA DO cuando haga arrancar el mot...

Page 29: ...iento puede set recomendable labrar el suelo a fines de la temporada de cultivo para acondicionar el suelo aQn 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 Io que puede contribuir a un re bote excesivo y a dificultades en el manejo de su cultivadora El terreno duro tiene que ser humedecido ante...

Page 30: ...l 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 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 aflo cambie la bujia Iimpie o cam bie el filtro...

Page 31: ...ura cada vez que revise el nivel del aceite PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR Determine la gama de temperatura esperada an tes del cambio del aceite Todos los aceites deben cumplir con los requisitos de la clasificaci6n de servicio API SG SL Aseg0rese que la cultivadora este en una superficie nivelada El aceite drenar m s f cilmente cuando est caliente Utilice un embudo para impedir el derrame de a...

Page 32: ...limpiarlo e inspeccionarlo C_ mbielo 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 est sellada y no va a necesitar lubricaci6n LIMPIEZA No limpie su cultivadora cuando el motor y ...

Page 33: ...ontados en el lado correcto del eje de los brazos REVISION DE LA OPERAClON DE LOS BRAZOS _iPRECAUCl6N 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 de cuerpo del control y se tiene que remover toda la soltura del alambre ...

Page 34: ...o 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 protecci6n de la correa tiene que remov erse para darle servicio a la correa Vea PARA REMOVER LA PROTECCION DE LA CORREA e...

Page 35: ...endo en marcha el motor y dejandolo funcionar hasta que el carburante termine el carburador este vacio Nunca use los productos para limpieza del carburador o del motor en el estanque de combustible pues se pueden producir daflos permanentes Use combustible nuevo la pr6xima temporada AVlSO El estabilizador de combustible es una alternativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo la formaci6n de dep6sito...

Page 36: ... 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 aceleraci6n en la posici6n de RAPIDO FAST 2 Limpie o cambie el cartucho...

Page 37: ...control de la aceleraci6n no est ajustado en 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 tea del silenciador 4 Remueva y limpie el silenciador 5 Ajuste el carburador para una posici6n de mezcla m s rica 1 Moje el suelo o espere a que existan con...

Page 38: ...16 Grip Handle 19 Handle LH Nut Hex Crownlock 5 16 18 20 Washer 11 32 x 11 16 x 16 Ga 29 Washer 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Ga 30 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Washer Lock 5 16 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Nut Hex Flaged 5 16 18 Bolt Carriage Gr 5 5 16 18 x 3 4 PART NO DESCRIPTION 9209RX428 Panel Handle 166381X479 Handle R H 188562 Tine Control Lever Assembly Includes Cable 188555 Pin Pivot 12000059 Retainer Ring 181580 Du...

Page 39: ...ad Bolt Hex Head 1 2 20 x 3 4 Bolt Thd Roller 1 4 20 2 1 2 Shield Inner Belt Guard Screw Hex Wsh Hd 8 18 x 1 2 Spacer Split Guard Belt Pad Idler Clip Cable V Belt Ring Retainer KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 151223 Sheave Transmisison 16 12000036 Ring Klip 17 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 18 161806 Pulley Idler 19 175377X479 Arm Idler 20 74760620 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 21 106968X Shaft Idler Ar...

Page 40: ...1 4 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 Nut 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 Spring Stake KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 16 121117X Bolt Shoulder 17 193851X427 Wheel 19 9190RX479 Bracket Wheel 20 73680600 Locknut Crown 3 8 16 21 74760516 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 22 73800500 Locknut w insert 5 1...

Page 41: ..._3 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 156926X479 Tine Outer R H 2 3146R Retainer Spring Zinc 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: ...ine R H Bracket Engine L H Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc x 2 5 Transmission Spacer Split Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 unc Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 12 Ga Washer 9 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga KEY PART NO NO 18 10040400 19 74610412 20 21 751153 21 transmission 26 DESCRIPTION Washer Lock 1 4 Bolt Hex 1 4 28 x 3 4 Gr 5 Engine See Breakdown Briggs Model 121002 1380 B8 Nut 5 16 18 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S...

Page 43: ... 7 432278 8 162215 9 409143 11 120075X 12 447064 13 423830 447479 DESCRIPTION Decal Belt Guard Decal Tine Shield Decal Cntrl Pnl Inst 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: ...PE NO 1380 B8 I 48 SHORT BLOCK 11058 OPERATOR S MANUAL I I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I I 415 _ 12 15A 24 742 746 _ _ _ _ _ 22o j 306 307_ 46 13 _ _ 635 365_ _ 951 i i 19o _ i_i 22 I _ t _ I 51_ _ _ 18716Ol _ 1026 869 1034 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1029 830 I I_ j_ _ _ 11022 _ _ 914A 44 ...

Page 45: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 298020 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 121002 TYPE NO 1380 B8 621 _ _88 356 161 163 968 445 i _o o _ 455 332 _ 1005 1070 _ 300 613 883 832 836 3_ 45 ...

Page 46: ...UMBER 121002 TYPE NO 1380 B8 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 163 _ _ 1022 993 51 _ _ 883 _ _ 104 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 1270 _ _ _ _ 163 633 _ 137 i _ _ _ 276 d J 633A 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 51_ 868 _Q_ 1022 1210 65 G 597j_ 456 _ 689 t_ _ I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 46 ...

Page 47: ...crew Rewind Starter 613 699209 95 691636 Screw Throttle Valve 615 692576 97 690024 Shaft Throttle 616 692547 98 398185 Kit idle Speed 619 699230 104 691242 Pin Float Hinge 621 692310 108 692567 Valve Choke 632 693408 109 790624 Shaft Choke 633 693867 117 690048 Jet Main Standard 118 497315 Jet Main High Altitude 633A691321 121 792006 Kit Carburetor Overhaul 122 795643 Spacer Carburetor 635 692076 ...

Page 48: ...ut Off 968 791082 Cover Air Cleaner 972 697779 Tank Fuel 975 790559 Bowl Fuel 993 694088 Gasket Cylinder Head Plate 1005 692592 Fan Flywheel 1022 691890 Gasket Rocker Cover 1023 499924 Cover Rocker 1026 790287 Rod Push 1029 797443 Arm Rocker 1034 691343 Guide Push Rod 1036 Label Emissions Available from a Briggs Stratton Authorized Dealer 1058 277040 Operator s Manual 1070 699201 Screw Flywheel Fa...

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