Craftsman 917.29331 Tiller User Manual
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1. Service Classification SF SG or SH Reinstall engine cap and tighten For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See oil viscosity chart in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual To change engine oil see the Customer Responsibilities section in this manual 1 1 1 9 Os 7 i i Q e Oil Fill ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life IMPORTANT When operating in tempera tures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting WARNING Experience indicates that alco hol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days 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 section of this manual for addition al information Never use engine or carbu retor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur 10 ACAUTION Fill to within 1 2 inch of top of fuel2. Move throttle control to desired running position Allow engine to warm up for a few min utes before engaging tines 3 inn amp Fuel shut off Choke controls NOTE If at a high altitude 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 40 F the carbu retor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine perfomrance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual NOTE if engine does not start see trou bleshooting points TILLING HINTS ACAUTION 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 planting Loose unpacked soil helps root growth Best tilling depth is 4 to 6 A tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted vegeta tion The decomposition of this veg etable matter enriches the soil Depending on the climate rainfall and wind it may be advisable to till the soil at 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 or clump during till ing Wait until the soil is less wet in
3. Handle Lock Flat Washer Gearcase SS Rear Cartridge Handle Base INSERT CABLE CLIP Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the Attach this end to shift lever back of handle column Push cables into clip Attach this End To shift Shift Rod Handle Column Lever Indicator Hairpin Clip Shift Rod Cables 9 ow Cable Clip SHIFT ROD insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of shift lever indicator Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift Shift Lever rod to secure Insert other end of shift rod into hole in shift lever insert second hairpin clip through hole of shift rod with bend of clip on right side REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE Adjust handle assemby to lowest posi tion Be sure lock lever is Mntened securely Make sure shift lever indicator is in N neutral position Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull son VU UM inn overinflated at tiller out of carton the factory for shipping purposes Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best tilling performance Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI HANDLE HEIGHT Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator See TO ADJUST HAN DLE HEIGHT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual OPERATION These symbols appear on
4. blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel 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 minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add sta bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure tor Do not drain the gas tank and carbu retor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER S Remove spark plug Pour 1 ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt C
5. 155 225430 Plate Cylinder Head 161 693459 Base Air Cleaner 163 272948 x Gasket Air Cleaner 176 94905 Screw Shoulder 186 493496 Connector Hose 187 298049 Line Fuel Cut to Required Length 187A 692601 Line Fuel Molded 188 94644 Screw Control Bracket 188A 692590 Screw Shoulder 189 263108 Ball Rocker Arm 209 693710 Spring Governor 211 693710 Spring Govemor Idle 219 693578 Gear Governor 220 221551 Washer Thrust 222 693405 Bracket Control 227 499506 Lever Governor 232 693408 Spring Link Mechanical Governor RPM Settings Low 1650 1850 High 3500 3700 Included in Gasket Set Ref Number 358 Included in Carburetor Kit Ref Number 121 Included in Carburetor Gasket Set Ref Number 977 4 Included in Value Overhau Kit Ref Number 1033 NOTE All component dimensions are given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 54 KEY NO 238 265 281 285 300 304 305 305A 3058 305 306 307 332 333 334 337 346 353 354 356 358 363 373 373A 383 423 423A 445 455 456 459 467 478 526 562 592 601 608 613 615 616 619 621 623 634 634A 635 642 663 676 689 717 741 742 PART NO 263131 221535 693407 692595 693593 693621 692577 690960 692557 94786 693610 94515 94877 692605 94731 491055 94896 95137 692575 398808 690031 19069 692582 94907 19374 94655 94929 498596 225457 281503 281505 493903 693709 94974 94852 231082 93053 497830 94706 94672
6. 692547 94744 396847 94943 805529 693460 692577 393757 263073 693462 263157 692564 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293310 ENGINE BRIGGS amp STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 121432 0124 E1 DESCRIPTION Cap Valve Clamp Casing Panel Control Strap Muffler Muffler Exhaust Housing Blower Screw Panel Screw Blower Housing Screw Rocker Cover 3 8 Long Screw Rocker Cover 7 16 Long Shield Cylinder Screw Cylinder Shield Nut Flywheel Armature Magneto Screw Amature Magneto Spark Plug Screw Nut Hex Nut Lock Wire Stop Gasket Set Flywheel Puller Nut Clip Nut Hex Wrench Spark Plug Screw Air Cleaner Base Screw Air Cleaner Base Fitter A C Cartridge Cup Flywheel Retainer Spring Paw Ratchet Knob Air Cleaner Panel Screw Boit Govemor Lever Nut Governor Lever Clamp Hose Starter Rewind Screw Muffler Mounting Retainer Govemor Crank Govemor Screw Cyl Head Plate Washer Sold in Kit Only Washer Sold In Kit Only Boot Spark Plug Cover Air Cleaner Screw Casing Clamp Deflector Muffier Spring Friction Air Cleaner Bracket Gear Timing Ring Retaining 55 KEY NO 743 819 819A 830 832 836 836A 851 863A 868 883 957 958 961 967 972 975 977 978 1005 1019 1022 1023 1026 1029 1033 1034 1058 PART NO 692566 692598 94914 94993 693583 94896 692596 493880 692596 498592 272309 493988 692586 963598 273356 692587 493
7. 6HP REF Decal Craftsman IC Manual Owner s Eng Span 48 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293310 ENGINE BRIGGS amp STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 121432 0124 E1 1019 LABEL KIT REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TOINSTALL SEE REPAIR 1058 OWNER S MANUAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL 40290 189 o 353 49 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293310 ENGINE BRIGGS amp STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 121432 0124 E1 50 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293310 ENGINE BRIGGS amp STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 121432 0124 E1 455 FR 19 332 51 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293310 ENGINE BRIGGS amp STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 121432 0124 E1 52 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293310 ENGINE BRIGGS 4 STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 121432 0124 1 3 58 GASKET SET 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET ve 110 22 7 634 634A 53 KEY NO 26 65A 75 95 98A 104 108 PART NO 690045 399269 299819 693643 273489 693647 692549 95049 94916 693403 498185 693204 692550 281658 693463 692551 692987 222698 499627 692788 692789 692790 499631 692785 692786 692787 263190 499423 690124 225279 94699 499642 499641 263149 93312 262679 693404 692555 497442 498144 280399 281101 692608 94904 495659 94098 398185 493280 231371 223471 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293310 ENGINE BRIGGS amp STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 121432 012
8. Gr 5 Grip Nut Hex 3 8 16 Stake Depth Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 2 Hinge Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 4 Cap Vinyi Pad Idler Shield Leveling Pin Hinge Shield Side Locknut Hex Flange Nut Wing Forged 5 16 18 STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 46 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293310 TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 4459J Tine Outer L H 9 4460J Tine Outer R H 2 132673 Pin Shear 10 132728 Assembly Hub and Plate R H 3 6554 Tine Inner L H 11 6555 Tine Inner R H 4 163552 Halpin 5 132727 Assembly Hub and Plate L H 6 73610600 Nut Hex 3 8 24 STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY 7 STD551137 Washer Lock 3 8 NOTE component dimensions given U S inches 8 74610616 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 1 inch 25 4 mm 47 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293310 DECALS KEY z o PART NO 166213 145023 166134 166133 137538 120431 102180X 157984 120075X 163094 162215 166138 166854 167155 166007 DESCRIPTION Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Description Decal Caution Drive Control Decal Hand Placement Decal Shift Indicator Decal Tine Shield Counter Rotating Tines Decal Waming Rotating Tines Decal Tine Depth Stake Decal Tine Shield Warning Dom Decal Engine Decal Engine
9. engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection Replace if dam aged 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 is shown in PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 4 of this manual TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and will only require lubrication if serviced CLEANING Clean engine wheels finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your unit unless the muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ACAUTION Disconnect spark piug 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 dif ferent when tiller digs into soil First loosen handle lock lever Do not loosen too much or handle locks may fall out Handle can be positioned at different settings between HIGH and LOW positions Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting 15 TIRE CARE CAUTION When mounting tires unless beads a
10. 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 spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE ACAUTION Keep drive control bar in DISENGAGED position when starting en gine NM When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel from the tank to the engine P Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected QE Move shift lever indicator to N neutral position Place throttle control in FAST position Turn fuel shut off valve 1 4 turn to OPEN position Move choke control to CHOKE position Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle with other hand Puli rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point Pull recoil starter handle quickly Do not let starter handie snap back against starter If engine fires but does not start move choke control to half choke position Pull recoil starter handle until engine starts When engine starts slowly move choke control to RUN position as engine warms up NOTE A warm engine requires less chok ing to start
11. 197 86777 9484R 73970500 110675X 570541025 570551125 8570541462 150696 DESCRIPTION Centerlock 3 8 16 Washer 13 32x 1 x 11 Ga Lever Lock Handle Handle Assemble Clip Plastic Cable Screw Hex Washer Hd Siotted 10 24 x 1 2 Clip Locknut Hex Flange Clutch Cable Nut Hex 1 4 20 Washer Lock 1 4 Keps 10 24 Bolt Pivot STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 42 KEY z o 28 24 23 L TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293310 MAINFRAME LEFT SIDE PART NO STD541431 STD551137 STD541037 165710 154734 110111X 570532505 8700J 86777 9484R STD551125 STD541025 23230506 110652X STD551031 145102 STD541031 12000028 156117 5015J 128952 795R DESCRIPTION Nut Keps 5 16 18 Washer Lock 3 8 Nut Hex 3 8 16 Shield Inner Belt Guard Screw Shift Lever Lever Shift Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 2 Gr 5 Plate Shift Indicator Screw Hex Washer Head Slotted 10 24 x 1 2 Clip Washer Lock 1 4 Hex 1 4 20 Screw Set 5 16 18 x 3 8 Spacer Spiit 327 x 42 x 2 09 Washer 11 32 x 11 16 x 16 Ga Sheave Transmission Nut Hex 5 16 18 Ring Retainer Spacer Split 327 x 42 1 220 Tire Rim Tire Vaive KEY NO 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 39 42 43 44 45 46 PART NO DESCRIPT
12. 4 E1 DESCRIPTION Cylinder Assembly Bushing Cylinder Seal Oil Head Cylinder Gasket Cylinder Head Tube Breather Gasket Crankcase Screw Cylinder Head Plug Oil Drain Crankshaft Bearing Ball Cover Crankcase Seal Oil Cap Oil Fill Cap Oil Fill Screw Crankcase Cover Flywheel Key Flywheel Piston Assembly Std Piston Assembly 010 O S Piston Assembly 020 O S Piston Assembly 030 O S Ring Set Std Ring Set 010 O S Ring Set 020 O S Ring Set 030 O S Lock Piston Pin Pin Piston Rod Connecting Dipper Connecting Rod Screw Connecting Rod Vaive Exhaust Valve Intake Spring Valve Retainer Valve Tappet Valve Camshaft Gasket Intake Housing Rewind Starter Pulley Starter Rope Starter Grip Starter Rope Screw Hex Screw Hex Washer Set Screw Choke Slotted Screw Idie Speed gt Screws Idle Speed 7 Pin Float Hinge Valve Choke KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 109 693628 Choke Shaft 10 Washer Seal Sold In Kit Only 111 262715 Spring Friction Choke 117 690048 Jet Main Standard 121 690032 Carburetor kit 122 690043 Spacer Carburetor 124 692568 Screw Carburetor 125 693518 Carburetor 127 Plug Welch Sold in Kit Only 130 223470 Valve Throttle 131 690024 Shaft Throttle 133 398187 Float Carburetor 134 398188 Valve Needie 17 Gasket Float Bowl Sold In Kit Only 146 94388 Key Timing
13. 640 690033 273346 692592 690035 273241 499924 693517 225246 281621 273700 _ DESCRIPTION Gear Idler Screw Muffler Strap Screw Screw Hex Guard Screw Muffler Guard Bracket Muffler Terminal Cable Bracket Muffler Seal Valve Gasket Exhaust Cap Fuel Tank Valve Shutoff Screw Air Cleaner Bracket Filter Air Pre Cleaner Tank Fuel Bow Float Gasket Set Carburetor Gasket Plate Fan Flywheel Label Kit Gasket Rocker Cover Cover Rocker Rod Push Arm Rocker Kit Valve Overhaul Guide Push Rod Owner s Manual Replacement Engine 121432 0036 E2 Replacement S B not available at this time RPM Settings Low 1650 1850 High 3500 3700 Included in Gasket Set Ref Number 358 Included in Carburetor Kit Ref Number 121 Included in Carburetor Gasket Set Ref Number 977 A Included in Value Overhaul Kit Ref Number 1033 NOTE All component dimensions are given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 2 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For in house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 4 REPAIR 1 800 473 7274 Para pedir servicio de reparaci n a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 SEAR REPAIR SERVICES ME S eus F
14. ION 126875X Rivet Drilled 570624003 Hairpin 165501X558 Guard Belt 132801 Belt V 104679X Pulley Idler 12000032 Ring Klip 159229 Bracket Idler 102384X Bolt Hex 5 16 16 x 12 102141X Shaft Idler Arm STO523710 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 102383X Counterweight L H 570523120 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 102331X Bracket Reinforcement L H 130812 Sheave Engine 140062 Cap Plunger 69180 Nut Lock 10 24 74760544 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 x 2 3 4 74770508 Beit Fin Hex 5 16 24 x 1 2 165504 Nut J Clip 8 165503 Screw Wsh Hd 8 18 x 1 2 STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 43 1 inch 25 4 mm 87 8 MAINFRAME RIGHT SIDE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 166532 Bumper 2 73970500 Locknut Flange 5 16 18 3 STD551031 Washer 11 32 x 11 16 x 16Ga 4 STD523107 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 5 102332X Bracket Reinforcement 6 STD523120 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 2 102173X Counter Weight STD551137 Washer Lock 3 8 STD541037 Nut Hex 3 8 16 74760524 Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 _ oo o KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 11 570624003 Hairpin 12 126875X Rivet Drilled 13 5015J Tire 128952 Rim 795R Tire Valve 14 STD541431 Nut Keps 5 16 18 15 Engine See Breakdown Craftsman Model No 121432 0124 E1 STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY
15. NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 44 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293310 TRANSMISSION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 165728 Transmission Assembly Includes Key Nos 2 52 2 165729 Gearcase L H w Bearing Includes Key No 4 3 161963 Gasket Gearcase 4 5020 Bearing Needle 5 1370H Washer Thrust 5 8 1 10 x 1 32 6 137335 Pinion Input 7 145101 Shaft Input 8 4895H Bearing Needle 9 154467 Washer Seai 10 7392M Bali Steel 11 100371 Spring Shift Fork 12 106160 O Ring 13 142145 Arm Shift 14 8353 Fork Shift 15 12000039 Ring 16 154466 Shaft Shift 18 4358 Washer 19 12000040 Ring Klip 20 102114X Gear Assembly Reverse Idler Includes Key Nos 21 and 22 21 102115 Gear Reverse Idler 22 6803 Bgaring Needle 23 102111X Shaft Reverse Idler 24 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 25 570541143 Hex 7 16 20 27 143009 Bearing Shaft Ground Drive L H 28 106390X Spacer 0 765 1 125 x 1 23 102134 Chain 35 50 Pitch KEY PART NO NO 150737 143008 106388X 102121X 102112X 102101X 154355 4422J 154356 105345X 105346X 8358J 4220R 106146X 155236 165732 A 132688 106147 17720408 STD541031 165140 17720412 6066J DESCRIPTION Ground Shaft Assembly Bearing Shaft Ground Drive R H Spacer 0 70 x 1 00 x 1 150 Sprocket and Gear Assembly Shaft Reduction 2nd Screw Whiz Lock 5 16 18 x 3 1 2 Sprocket A
16. OUND DRIVE BELT ADJUST mz n 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 Loosen cable clip screw securing the drive control cable Slide cable forward for less tension and rearward for more tension until about 5 inch stretch is obtained while the drive control bar is engaged Tighten cable clip screw securely 16 Engine Pulley gt 7 A 249 y ES E S idler Pulley Transmission Pulley TINE REPLACEMENT CAUTION Tines are sharp Wear gloves or other protection when handling tines A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow Most impor tant worn tines cannot chop and shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as good tines A tine this worn needs to be replaced New Tine Worm Tine Counter Tine Rotation Sharp Edge Shear Pin Shear Pin 17 PE a 5 4 Extension sprig steal Sharp Edges Cable Clip Screw Drive Control Less Tension KS P SSMO ore Tension 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 re
17. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN 6 0 HP 17 INCH TINE WIDTH REAR TINE WITH COUNTER ROTATING TINES TILLER Model No 917 293310 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espanol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Doce ere De wwecevosedosccsseetdapesorestosoosoorvececeopsas I hisWarranty does not cover aifcleaners and belts tained in the owner s manual TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER Ip years from date of purchase when this Craftsman Tiller is maintained lubr d tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the nanuai Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship Service and Adjustments 1 Troubleshooting 2 Illustrated Parts List 4 Parts Ordering Back Cove Expendable items which become wom during normal use such as tines spark plugs Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including bent crank shifts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes this Warranty applies for only t
18. SIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tiller Follow the instructions under the Maintenance and Storage sections this Owner s Manual WARNING This unit is equipped wi an internal combustion engine and shou not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaus system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it shoul be maintained in effective working order the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Oth states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands See your Sears Authorized Service Center for spa arrester Refer to the Repair Parts sectit of this manual for part number ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased They are also avail able at most Sears Retail outlets and Service Centers Most Sears Stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller ENGINE SPARK MUFFLER am FILTER 17 17 57 ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you as
19. air cleane assembly off stud TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER Remove foam pre cleaner from air filter Washitin liquid detergent and water Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner Reinstall pre cleaner onto air filter Reinstall cover and secure with knob TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor Remove foam pre cleaner from air filter Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface very dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall pre cleaner onto air filter Reinstall cover and secure with knob IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deteriora tion of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dr cartridge 14 Cover Knob Cover Precleaner COOLING SYSTEM Your engine is air cooled For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean Clean screen frequently using a stiff bristled brush Keep cylinder fins levers and linkage free of dirt and chaff Blower Housing Air Screen Muffler MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler Do not tamper with exhaust system Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard Inspect periodically and re place if necessary If your
20. e Engine runs but 1 Tilling too deep labors when tilling 2 Throttle control not properly adjusted 3 Carburetor out of adjustment 21 V belt not correctly adjusted V belt is off pulley s CORRECTION Check oil level change oil Clean engine air screen Clean cylinder fins air screen muf fier area Remove and clean muffler Adjust carburetor to richer posi tion Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions Adjust wheels and depth stake Wait for more favorable soil condi tions Engage tine control Inspect adjust V belt Inspect V belt Set depth stake for shallower till ing Check throttle control setting Make necessary adjustments HANDLES REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293310 KEY z o COON OOahWAN PART NO 164743 141406 110673X 127254X 6712 137119 110641 71191008 72010520 110646 STD624003 81328 110741X 109313X 110702X 510533710 109229 DESCRIPTION Throttle Control Grip Handle Grommet Handle Bar Drive Control Assembly Cap Vinyl Panel Control Bushing Split Screw Pan Head 10 24 Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 1 2 Handle Grip Clip Hairpin Bolt Shoulder Handle SH Grommet Rubber Rod Shift Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 Lock Handie KEY NO 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 PART NO STD541437 19131611 109228X 150258 165
21. epairs WARNING The engine exhuast from this product con tains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defectd or other reproductive harm PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER 6 0 HP DISPLACEMENT 13 53 CU IN ASOLINE CAPACITY 3 Quarts Unleaded Regular SAE 30 Above 40 F SAESW 30 10W 30 Below 40 F Champion RJ19LM OR J19LM OIL API SF SG SH CAPACITY 19 02 SPARK PLUG GAP 030 Congratulations on your purchase of a Craftsman Tiller It has been designed en gineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and perform ance Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized Sears Service Center Department We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES Your new tiller has been assembied at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the cor rect tools as necessary to insure proper MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail able on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPON
22. equipped with stop switch move switch to STOP position Never use choke to stop engine Drive Control Bar ENGAGED Position 5 Shift Lever Drive Control Bar DISENGAGED Position Throttle Contro TINE OPERATION WITH WHEEL DRIVE Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to till position and engaging drive control bar FORWARD WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED Release drive control bar and move shift lever indicator to F forward position Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward REVERSE WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER Release the drive control bar Move throttle control to SLOW posi tion Move shift lever indicator to R reverse position Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye 4 shields before starting your tiller and while tilling We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses DEPTH STAKE The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilling and culti vating or to more easily transport your tiller Shallowest Tilling Cultivating Transport Position Deeptest Tilling Depth S
23. er guards plates or other safety protective devices in place Keep children and pets away Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fasta rate Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind 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 tilling in hard ground The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward if this occurs let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the machine MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Keep machine attachments and accessories in safe working condition Check shear pins engine mounting bolts and other bolts at frequent inter vals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers and the like Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Always refer to the operator s guide instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period ACAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent acci dental starting when setting up transport ing adjusting or making r
24. heel Hub Check engine oil level Idler Bracket Check tine operation Check for loose fasteners SAE 30 OR 10W 30 MOTOR OIL LUBRICATION REFER TO CUSTOMER Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICA RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE SECTION TION CHART 13 Disconnect spark plug wire before per forming any maintenance except carbure tor adjustment to prevent accidental start ing of engine Prevent fires Keep the engine free of grass leaves spilled oil or fuel Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for main tenance Clean muffler area of all grass Girt and debris Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES SAE 30 10W 30 5W 30 N 20 o 30 s 80 100 10 EFORE NEXT Xx 20 10 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED 30 40 OIL CHANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W 30 10W 30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 40 F 4 C Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50
25. hirty 30 days from the date of purchase Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears service center department in the United States This warranty applies only while this product is 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 SAFETY RULES TRAINING Read the Owner s Manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults to oper ate the equipment without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets PREPARATION Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine mo tor Donot operate the equipment without wearing adequate outer garments Wea footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces Handle fuel with care it is highly flam mable Use an approved fuel container Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel tank indoors Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before re
26. hours of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after 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 change oil must meet service classification SF SG or SH Be sure tiller is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Use a funnel to prevent oil spill on and catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil drain plug Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine For easier removal of plug use 7 16 12 Pt socket with extension Tip tiller forward to drain oil After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Remove oil fill plug Refill engine with oil through oil fill tube See CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL in the Operation section of this manual Replace oil fill and tighten securely drainPlug Oil Fill Plug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 50 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dust conditions Remove knob and cover Lift
27. n the Repair Parts sectior speed which will allow tines to uproot of this manual weeds and leave the ground in rough condition promoting no further growth of weeds and grass 12 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE E I ES Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace 1 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions Q SERVICE DATES Ss Sc lt lt 111111 SIS GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to opera Throttle Control tor abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual gt Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller All adjustments the Service Adjustments section of this manual should h p be checked at least once each season um 5 es i Depth Stake Pin ay Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check tines and belts for wear new Leveling spark plug and clean air filter assure Shield proper air fuel mixture and help your Hinges engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE W
28. ndle Assembly INSTALL HANDLE Insert one handle lock with teeth facing 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 position VIEWED FROM R H SIDE OF TILLER Handle Assembly Gearcase Notch Handle Lock A Grasp handle assembly Hold in up position Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch Slide handle ascen into position Rotate handle assembly down Insert rear carriage bolt first with head of bolt on L H side of tiller and loosely assem ble locknut Loosen Handle Lock Lever to Move Handle Assembly UP Position NS s Tighten handle lock gt lever to hold Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten Cut down remaining corners of carton and lay panels flat Lower the handle assembly Tighten nut on carriage bolt so handle moves with some resistance This will allow for eas ier adjustment Place flat washer on threaded end of handle lock lever Insert handle lock lever through handle base and gearcase Screw in handle lock lever just enough to hold lever in place Insert second handle lock with teeth inward in the slot of the handle base just inside of washer Raise handle assembly to highest posi tion and securely tighten handle lock lever by rotating clockwise Leaving handle assembly in highest position will make it easier to connect shift rod
29. nut A in slot and nut B Move shield to desired position both sides Retighten nuts TO TRANSPORT CAUTION Before lifting or transport ing allow tiller engine and muffler to cool Disconnect spark plug wire Drain gaso line from fuel tank AROUND THE YARD Release the depth stake pin Move the depth stake down to the top hole for transporting the tiller Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in posi tion This prevents tines from scuffing the ground Place shift lever indicator F forward position for transporting Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement Tines will not turn Move throttle control to desired speed AROUND TOWN Disconnect spark plug wire Drain fuel tank Transport in upright position 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 con tainers 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 With engine level clean area around oil filler plug and remove plug Engine oil should be to point of overlow ing when engine is level For approxi mate capacity see PRODUCT SPECI FICATIONS on page 4 of this manual All oil must meet
30. or the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area 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 UAE mtm GEARS America s Repair Speciausts 166007 Rev 1 11 4 98 TR Printed in U S A
31. order to achieve the best results When tilling in the fall remove vines and long grass to prevent them from wrapping around the tine shaft and slowing your tilling operation You wili find tiling much easier if you leave a row untilled between passes Then go back between tilled rows There are two reasons for doing this First wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about faces Second the tiller won t be pulling itself and you toward the row next to it Do not lean on handle This takes weight off the wheels and reduces trac tion To get through a really tough sec tion of sod or hard ground apply upward pressure on handle or lower the depth stake 11 TINE SHEAR PINS CULTIVATING The tine assemblies on your tiller are Cultivating is destroying the weeds secured to the tine shaft with shear pins between rows to prevent them from rob See REPLACEMENT in the bing nourishment and moisture fromthe Service and Adjustments section of this plants At the same time breaking up the manual upper layer of soil crust will help retain If the tiller is unusually overloaded or moisture in the soil Best digging depthis the shear pins are designed to 1 to 3 2 5 7 5 Lower the outer side break before internal damage occurs to shields to protect small plants from being transmission buried f shear pin s break replace only with Cultivate up and down the rows at a those shown i
32. over your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover tiller while engine and exhaust areas are still warm 19 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Loss of power CAUSE Out of fuel 2 Engine not CHOKED properly Engine flooded Dirty air cleaner Water in fuel Clogged fuel tank Loose spark plug wire Bad spark plug improper gap Carburetor out of adjust lt gt Throttle controt not set properly Dirty air cleaner Bad spark plug or improper gap Stale or dirty fuel Loose spark plug wire _ 10 Dirty clogged muffler 12 13 Carburetor out of adjustment Engine is overloaded Dirty air cleaner Low oil level dirty oil Faulty spark plug in fuel Stale or dirty fuel Water in fuel Clogged fuel tank Spark plug wire loose wire Dirty engine air screen Carburetor out of adjustment Poor compression 20 CORRECTION Fill fuel tank 2 See START ENGINE in the 10 Clean replace muffler 12 13 Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Clean or replace air cleaner car tridge Drain fuel tank and carb
33. placed or straightened as necessary New tines should be assembled Sharp ened tine edges will rotate rearward from above transmission Hairpin Clip Sharp Edge ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or indi vidual Warranty repairs must be per formed by an authorized engine manufac turer s service outlet TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If adjustment is neces sary proceed as follows With engine not running move remote throttle control lever to FAST position If throttle lever on engine touches high speed stop no further adjustment is necessary If throttle lever does not touch high speed stop continue with adjustment procedure Loosen cable clamp screw Move throttle lever up until it touches high speed stop and hold in this posi tion Tighten cable clamp screw securely Fuel Tank Casing Control Lever and Wire Governor TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the fac tory and adjustment should not be neces sary However engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel tempera ture altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment contact your near est authorized service cen
34. re seated overinflation can cause an explosion Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure If dire pressures are not equal tiller will pull to one side Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber TO REMOVE WHEEL Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping Remove outer side shield by removing nuts A and Remove inner side shield by removing nuts C and D Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from wheel Remove wheel and Repair tire and reassemble Hairpin Clip N nane 7 Inner Side Shield Nut eee Outer Side Shield TO REMOVE BELT GUARD NOTE For ease of removal remove hair pin clip and clevis pin from left wheel Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch e Remove two 2 screws one 1 nut and washer from side of belt guard Pull belt guard out and away from unit Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure Belt Guard Hex Nut and Washer A Locatec Behind Tire BELT Remove belt guard as described in TO REMOVE BELT GUARD Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then remove from transmis sion pulley Place new belt in groove of transmis sion pulley and into engine pulley BEL MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF IDLER PULLEY NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO GUIDES Check belt adjustment as described below Replace belt guard Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin clip GR
35. semble must be tightened securely Use the cor rect tools as necessary to insure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife 1 Wire cutter 1 Tire pressure gauge 1 Screwdriver 1 Pair of pliers 1 9 16 wrench RIGHT mg OPERATOR S POSITION OPERATOR S When right or left hand is mentioned in POSITION this manual it means when you are in the operating position standing behind tiller handles CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK M A 2 Handle Locks 1 Center Locknut 1 Carriage Bolt 3 8 16 UNC 3 8 16 UNC x 1 Gr 5 1 Cable Clip 2 Hairpin Clips 1 Pivot Bolt 3 8 16 UNC Grade 5 1 Flat Washer 13 32x 1 x 11 Ga Extra Shear Pins amp Clips 1 Handle Lock Lever 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 not to stretch or kink cables While holding handle assembly cut cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame Let handle assembly rest on tiller Remove top frame of carton Slowly ease handle assembly up and place on top of carton Cut down right hand front and right hand rear corners of carton lay side carton wall down Remove packing material from handle assembly Separate shift rod from handle assem bly Ha
36. ssembly w Bearing Includes Key Nos 37 and 38 Bearing Needle Sprocket Tine Gear Cluster Red 1st amp 2nd Gear Reverse Shaft Reduction 1st Washer Thrust Spacer 1 01 x 1 75 x 0 760 Seal Asm OII Gearcase R H w Bearing Includes Key No 8 Shaft Tine Chain Roller 50 50 Pitch Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 Hex 5 16 18 Bearing Kit Tine Shaft Screw 1 4 20 x 3 4 Grease Plastilube 1 STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE All component dim nsions given in U S Inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 45 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293310 TINE SHIELD KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 98000129 Nut Flange 5 16 18 2 161415X558 Shield Side Outer L H 3 8393 Pin Stake Depth 4 12000036 Ring Klip 5 570533107 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 34 Gr 5 6 8394J Spring i 7 8392J Bracket Latch 8 109230X Spring Depth Stake 9 124289X558 Shield Tine 10 570533110 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18x 1 Gr 5 11 STD541031 Hex 5 16 18 12 STD551131 Washer 5 16 13 570533112 Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 14 124311X Bracket Shield Tine 15 161414X558 Shield Side Outer R H 16 73510400 Nut Hex 1 4 20 KEY PART NO NO 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 STD532512 102701X 570541037 102156X 74930632 4440J STD532505 6712J 109227X 102695X558 120588X 124309X558 73970500 162175 2 75 19 4 Phe rtt tL T E DESCRIPTION Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 4
37. starting Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or electri starting motors Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine motor is running except where specifically recommend ed by manufacturer JPERATION Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Exercise extreme caution when operat ing on or crossing 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 o or falling If the unit should start to vibrate abnor mally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a waming of trouble Stop the engine motor when leaving the operating position Take all possible precautions when leav ing the machine unattended Disengage the tines shift into neutral and stop the engine Before cleaning repairing or inspecting shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Disconnect the cord on electric motors Do not run the engine indoors exhaust fumes are dangerous Never operate the tiller without prop
38. take TILLING 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 position Place shift lever indicator in till position Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tilling movement Tines and wheels will both turn Move throttle control to FAST position for deep tilling To cultivate throttle con trol can be set at any desired speed depending on how fast or slow you wish to cultivate IMPORTANT Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position Depth Stake Pin Position Nut A Outer Side Shield TURNING Release the drive control bar throttle control to SLOW posi tion Place shift lever indicator F forward position Tines will not tum Lift handle to raise tines out of ground Swing the handle in the opposite direc tion you wish to turn being careful to keep feet and legs away from tines When you have completed your tum around release the drive control bar and lower handle Place shift lever in till position and move throttle control to de sired speed To begin tilling hold drive control bar against the handle OUTER SIDE SHIELDS The back edges of the outer side shields are slotted so that the shields can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for shal low tilling to protect small plants from being buried Loosen
39. ter department IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed set ting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjust ing contact your nearest authorized ser vice center department which has the proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments 18 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more CAUTION Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TILLER Clean entire tiller See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual E Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and weal Replace if necessary Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur faces sand lightly before painting ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage also experience indicates that alcohol
40. uretor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Remove fuel tank and clean Make sure spark plug wire is seat ed properly on plug Replace spark plug or adjust gap Make necessary adjustments onc sta sts Place throttle control in FAST position Clean or replace air cleaner car tridge Replace spark plug or adjust gap Drain fuel tank and refill with frest gasoline Make sure spark plug wire is sea ed properly on plug Make necessary adjustments Set depth stake and wheels for shallower tilling Clean or replace air cleaner car tridge Check level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Drain and clean fuel tank and refill and clean carburetor Drain fuel tank and refill with fres gasoline Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Remove fuel tank and clean Connect and tighten spark plug Clean engine air screen Make necessary adjustments Contact an authorized Sears Service Center Department PROBLEM CAUSE Engine overheats 1 Low oil level dirty oil 2 Dirty engine air screen 3 Dirty engine Partially plugged muffler Improper carburetor adjustment Excessive bounce Ground too dry and hard difficult handling Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted Soil balls up or 1 Ground too wet clumps Tine control is not engaged Engine runs but tiller won t mov
41. your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning FFNR S gang TLUNG FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of vari ous controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Throttle Control Shift Lever Drive Contro Bar Shift Lever Indicator Depth Stake Leveling Shield Outer Side Shield Handle MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 7 Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute DRIVE CONTROL BAR Used to engage LEVELING SHIELD Levels tilled soil tines SHIFT LEVER Used to shift transmissi DEPTH STAKE Controls depth at which gears tiller will dig SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR Shows wh OUTER SIDE SHIELD Adjustable to pro gear the transmission is in tect small plants from being buried RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Used THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control start the engine engine speed HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls before adding fue and oil or attempting to start engine STOPPING TINES AND DRIVE Release drive control bar to stop move ment Move shift lever to N neutral position ENGINE Move throttle control to STOP position If
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