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Summary of Contents for FRONT TINE TILLER WITH REVERSE 917.292402

Page 1: ...DTH FRONT TINE TILLER WITH REVERSE Model No 917 292402 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa_ol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions beforeoperating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...y gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO D 817WA HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 TRAINING Read the Owner s Manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how t6 stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults t...

Page 3: ...apacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind _nd 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 tilling in hard ground The tines may catch in the ...

Page 4: ...ance Agreement is avail able on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Followa regular schedule in maintain ing cadng for and usingyour tiller Followthe instructionsunder the Maintenance and Storage sectionsof this Owner s Manual WARNING This unit is equipped with an intemal combustion engine and should not be used on o...

Page 5: ...nch sizes are listed 1 Utilityknife 1 Screwdriver 1 Pair of pliers 2 1 2 wrenches 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 Left Front I Operator s Position Right CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK m 1 Manual 1 Plastic Cable Clip 5116 18 x 1 114 1 Reverse Rod Bracket B c 1 Washer 9132 x 1 2 x 2 Flan...

Page 6: ...g back wards ASSEMBLE REVERSE ROD Secure upper reverse rod to J6wer reverse rod using clevis pin washer and cotter pin INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY Loosen Nut A Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down Bolt_take support to engine brackets with bolts lock washers and nuts Tighten securely Tighten nut A Depth stake must move freely If it does not loosen support bolt ...

Page 7: ... meaning ORWAP 4ING ON OFF Reverse Rne Forward 13ne Control Choke Control Control Depth Stake Recoil Starte 0 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears tillers conform tn the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute _z FORWARD TINE CONTROL Engages tines in forward direction REVERSE TINE CONTROL Engages tines in reverse direction CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine THROTT...

Page 8: ...pin clip and clevis pin Change depth stake to desired position Replace the cle vis pin and hairpin clip For normal tilling set depth stake at the second or third hole from the top WHEELS Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin Change wheel position Replace the hairpin clip and clevis pin For normal tilling set wheels at the sec ond or third hole from the top Hairpin Clip and Clev...

Page 9: ...ional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur _CAUTION Fill to within 1 2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion If gasoline is acciden tally spilled move machine away from area of spill Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disap peared Do not overfill Wipe off any spi...

Page 10: ... the climate rainfall and wind it may be advisable to till the soil 8t the end of the growing season to fur ther 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 clum...

Page 11: ... operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to propedy maintain your tiller All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments 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 belt for wear A new spark plug and clean air filt...

Page 12: ...n section of this manual _ _ _ _ Oil Level Oil Filter Plug AIR CLEANER Service air cleaner cartddge every50 hours more often if engine is used in very dusty conditions Loosen air cleaner screws one on each side of cover Remove air cleaner cover Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge Be careful Do not allow dirt or debris to fall into carburetor Clean by tapping gently on a flat sur face If very di...

Page 13: ...the muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life _CAUTION 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 Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions Handle height will be di...

Page 14: ...ll cable up to remove slack and retighten clip Recheck in ON position and adjust if necessary NOTE If ON position check required adjustment recheck OFP position adjust ment to insure tines do not rotate when control is OFP up line Control OFP Positiion ody _ne Control ON Position fine Control Cable TO REMOVE BELT GUARD Remove two 2 cap nuts and washers from side of belt guard Loosen do not remove ...

Page 15: ...e manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has a high speed fixed jet and has been preset at the factory and ad justment should not be necessary Howev er minor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temper ature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows FINAL SETFING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes...

Page 16: ...l tank Start 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 minimizingthe formation of fuel gum deposits duringstorage Add sta bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the m...

Page 17: ...inutes before attemptingto start 4 Clean or replace air cleaner car tddge 5 Drainfuel tank and carburetor and refilltank with fresh gasoline 6 Remove fuel tank and dean 7 Make sure spark plugwire is seat ed propady an plug 8 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 9 Make necessary adjustments 1 Place throttle controlin FAST position 2 Clean or replace air cleaner car tridge 3 Replace spa_ plugor adjust g...

Page 18: ...elt not correctlyadjusted V belt is off pulley e 1311ing 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 cylindertins air screen muf tier area 4 Remove and clean muffler 5 Adjustcarburetor to ricberposi tion 1 Moisten groundor wait for more favorablesoil conditions 2 Adjustwheels and depth stake ...

Page 19: ...2000027 Ring Clip 22 STD560907 8 154805 Pin Pivot 23 STD551025 9 73970500 Locknut Flange 5 16 18 UNC 25 139907 10 165197 Clip Cable 26 12000059 11 110514X Assembly Panel aodTube 12 98000129 Nut Flange 13 STD533107 Bolt Cardag_r 5 16 18x3 4 14 136998 Bracket Reverse Rod 15 137640 Bushing Reverse Rod Bracket DESCRIPTION Knob Control Reverse Reverse Rod Upper Pin Retaining Reverse Rod Lower Washer 13...

Page 20: ...4 STD523712 Washer 13i32x13 16x16 25 106968X Gauge 26 73350500 Pulley Idler Reveme 27 STD541025 Assembly Arm ReverseIdler Boll HexHead 3 8 16xl 28 STD551125 3 4 29 IOg227X Guard Bell 30 23200404 Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 31 101189 Nut Cap 1 4_20 32 151223 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 3 4 33 STD541425 V Bell ForwardMotion V Bell Reverse Ring Retainer DESCRIPTION Key Square Sheave TransmissionFlat Bolt B...

Page 21: ... 1 1 4 16 121117X Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18x3 4 17 9188R Nut Hex 5 16 18 18 STD551037 Washer Lock 5 16 Locknut whvasher 3 8 16 19 9190R Clip Hairpin 20 STD541437 Support Depth Stake R H 21 74760516 Stake Depth 22 STD541431 Pin Clevis Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Support DepthStake L H DESCRIPTION Spdng Stake Bolt Shoulder Wheel Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 11 Gauge Brask_ Wheel Locknut Crown 3 8 16 Bolt Hex ...

Page 22: ...ER 917 292402 TINE ASSEMBLY 6 2 3 2 i 5 6 KEY PART NO NO 1 156934 2 163552 3 156932 DESCRIPTION Rne Outer R H Clip Hairpin line Inner R H KEY PART NO NO 4 156931 5 156933 6 4929H DESCRIPTION nne Inner LH Tree Outer LH Pin Clevis 41 ...

Page 23: ... washer 3 8 16 Shield fine Bcacket C nglne R H Bracket Engine LH Washer lock 5 16 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x2 3 4 Transmission Washer 17 32x I x 16 Gauge KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 9173R Spacer Split 15 STD541431 Nut Hex Keps 5 16 18 UNC 16 19091412 Washer 9i32x7 8x12Gauge 17 19092016 Washer 9 32 x 1 1 4 x 16Ga 18 STD551125 Washer Lock 1 4 19 74610412 BoR Hex 1 4 28 x 3 4 Gmde 5 20...

Page 24: ...DESCRIPTION 1 163O45 2 166130 3 166131 4 137653 5 120431X 6 147592 8 120075X 9 162215 166006 Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Caution nneControl Decal Hand Placement Decal Operationand Lubrication Decal Waming RotatingTines Decal TreeShield Manual Owner s Eng Span 43 ...

Page 25: ...TS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 292402 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 134202 TYPE NO 1118 E1 13 383 10 26 614 45 219 220 _1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION k REQUIRESSPECLM TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCllON MANUAl 44 ...

Page 26: ...REPAIRPARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 292402 BRIGGS STRA I T ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 134202 TYPE NO 1118 E1 ltl0 111 I 127A 127 187 1 4 _ 3 45 ...

Page 27: ...GGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 134202 TYPE NO 1118 1 1 _ __ IIrREOUIRESSPECIALTOOLS _ _ _ _ TOINSTALLSEEREPAIR 24_ _ _ _ NSTRUCnON A U_ _ _ _ 200 1096 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET 8E1 37 304 163 3O7 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL Krr 663 _ 191 358 GASKET SET 46 ...

Page 28: ...dardSize 154 93527 PistonAssembly 010 Oversize 162 490589 PistonAssembly 020 Oversize 163 271935 PistonAs_emb_ 030 Oversize 180 495405 Ring Set Piston Standard Size 181 494559 Ring Set Piston 010 Over Ize 187 231068 Ring Set Piston 020 Overc ize 190 94924 Ring Set Piston 030 Ovem_ize 190A 94919 Lock PistonPin 191 272489 PinAssembly Piston Standard PinAssembiy Piston 005 200 223886 Over 201 262280 ...

Page 29: ... Diaphragm 979 494807 414 220982 Washer 982 94658 432 221377 Cap Spdng 987 398970 433 93265 Pin DiaphragmCover 995 225057 434 213963 Cover Diaphragm 1012 490507 435 93141 Screw DiaphragmCover 1019 499345 455 225121 Cup Starter 1095 498529 456 225257 RetainerSpdng 2500 134202 1114 456A 281503 Retainer 495952 459 281505 Pawl Starter 467 280715 Knob Control 524 271485 Seal O Ring 526 94914 Screw Sere...

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Page 33: ...vicio de reparacl6n a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information Product ...

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