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Craftsman 917-299751 Owner's Manual

5.0 hp 14" tine width rear tine tiller with counter rotating tines
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.299751
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructmns
Before Operating
This Eqmpment
CRRFrZMR#®
5.0 HP
14 INCH
DTH
REAR TINE TILLER W_TH
COUNTER ROTATING TINES
• Assembly
• Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustment
° Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.299751 CRRFrZMR#® 5.0 HP Caution: 14 INCH Read and follow all Safety Rules REAR TINE TILLER W_TH and Instructmns COUNTER ROTATING TINES Before Operating This Eqmpment • Assembly • Operation ° Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustment °...
  • Page 2 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 -IMPORTANT...

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    • If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN TILLER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
  • Page 4 Fuel Type ... ! 1 Inl,, MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... 14 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ... 16-19 STORAGE ... TROUBLESHOOTING ... 21 REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ... 22-27 REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ... 28-31 Engine (cont'd) Lubrication ... Oil Level ... 11 Oil Type ... 11,15 Spark Plug ...16...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    These accessories were available when the tilter was purchased. They are also available at most Sears Retail outlets, Catalog and Service Centers° Most Sears Stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller, ENGINE...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TILLER YOU WILL NEED: (1) Utility knife (1) Wire cutter (1) Screwdriver (1) Tire pressure gauge (1) Pair of pliers (1) 9/16" wrench (or 9/16" socket, ratchet, and extension; or adjustable wrench) illlllllll /lllllll/ (2) Handle Locks (1) Flat Washer 13f32 x 1 x 11 Ga.
  • Page 7 I MOVE Rotate handle assembly down to install two carriage bolts and locknuts, Insert rear carriage bolt (Fig. 5) first, with head of bolt on Loll, side of tiller° Lower the handle assembly. Tighten bolts so handle moves with some resistance, insert second handle lock (with teeth inward) in the slot of the handle base°...
  • Page 8 • Tilt tiller forward by Iiftirlg handie_ Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield. • Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton, INSERT CABLE CLIP (See Fig. 7) • Insert plasticcable clip intohole on the back of handle column.

  • Page 9: Operation

    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 various controls and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference, DRIVE THROTTLE CONTROL...
  • Page 10 The operation of any tiller can result In foreign oblects thrown Into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling° We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles...
  • Page 11 • Release the depth stake pint Move the depth stake down to the top hole for transporting the tiller, Place depth stake pin in hole of depthstake to lock inposition, This prevents tines from scuffing the ground_ •...
  • Page 12 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 vegetation. The decomposition of this vegetable matter enriches the...
  • Page 13 CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre- vent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the plants, At the same time, breaking up the upper layer of soil crust will help retain moisture in the soil. Best digging depth is 1"...
  • Page 14 CUSTOMER , m, MA,.TE.A.CE SCHEDULE RE, U ,R SER\',OE , Check Engine 0tl Level Change Engtne Oil 0ii PivotPoints Inspect SparkArrester Muffler Inspect Air Screen Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean EngineCylinderFins ReplaceSpark P!ug 1 - Change more often when operaUng under a heavy load Qr in high amblent temperatures 2 - Set€lee mere often when operating In dirty or dusty conditions, GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS...
  • Page 15 LUBRICATION Change the oli after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuoususe.

  • Page 16: Handle Height

    CUSTOMER 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 replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection.
  • Page 17 ERVNCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig, 24) NOTE: For ease of removal, remove hairpinclipand clevis pinfrom left wheel. Pullwheel out from tiller about 1 inch° • Remove two (2) cap nutsand washers from side ofbelt guard° •...
  • Page 18 Tines are sharp. gloves or other protection when han- dling tines. A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow+ Most important,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.

  • Page 19: Throttle

    ;ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig, 29) • Loosen cable clamp screw to allow cable to move, • Move throttle control lever on upper handle to "FAST" position_ ° Pull throttle cable out until engine bellcrank is back as far as it will go.
  • Page 20 ,,, ... TILLER Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual)° Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual), •...

  • Page 21: Tines

    Poorcompressfon. Excessive bounce/ Ground too dry and hard, difficult handling Ground too wet, Soil balls up or clumps Engine rune but tiller Drive control bar Is not engaged. won't move V-belt not correctly adjusted, V-belt Isoff pulley(s), Tilling too deep, Engine runs but labors Throttle control not properly adjusted.

  • Page 22: Hp 14" Tiller - - Model

    PARTS REPAIR 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL HANDLES PART DESCRIPTION 110707X Cap, Sleeve 110674X Grip, Handle 110673X Grommet, Handle t27254X Bar, Drive Control Assembly 6712J Cap, Vinyl 126948X Panel, Control 110641X Bushing, Split STD511005 *Screw, Mach. Pan Head. C.R_...

  • Page 23: Table Of Contents

    REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION STD541431 * Nut, Keps 5/16-18 * Washer, Lock 3/8 STD551137 STD541037 * Nut, Hex 3/8-16 74930568 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 4-1/4 STD57 t 8 ! 0 * Pin, Roll...

  • Page 24: Std541431 * Nut, Keps

    REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE DESCRIPTION PART 8TD541431 * Nut, Keps 5/16-18 Bracket, Reinforcment 102332X Bolt, Hex 5/'!6+18 x 1+1/2 74760524 102173X Counter Weight, R.H. *Washer + , Lock 3/8 STD55 ! 137...
  • Page 25 REPAURPARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER .. - MODEL NUMBER TRANSMISSION DESCRIPTION PART 132718 Transmission Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 2-52) 121147X Gearcase, L°H. w/Bearing (Includes Key No. 4) 1062! 1X Gasket, Gearcase 5020J Bearing, Needle 1370H Washer, Thrust 5/8 x t.10 x 1/32...

  • Page 26: Bolt, Hex 5/16-18

    REPAIR PARTS 14" TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 5 HP TINE SHIELD " " PART DESCRIPTION 98000129 Nut, Flange 5/16-t8 104086X417 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 12000036 Ring, Klip 72110508 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x t 8394J Spring...
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS 14" TILLER -- MODEL TINES PART DESCRIPTION 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 STD551137 * Washer, Lock 3/8 4460J Tine, Outer, R.H° 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24x 1 132673 Pin, Shear STD624008 * Clip, Hairpin NUMBER PART 132722 6555J 6554J 132721...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299751 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 130202, TYPE NO. 3273-01 (_ 614 {2oI:,'91 (_22...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299751 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 130202, TYPE NO. 3273-01 12zA...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON KEY PART NOo NO_ DESCRIPTION 395990 Cylinder Assembly 297565 Bushing,Cylinder (Special Tools Required for Installation) 299819 Seal, Oi! 211542 Head, Cylinder 272157 * Gasket, Cylinder Head 294178...

  • Page 31: Muffler

    REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER ENGINE, BR|GGS & STRATTON KEY PART NO_ NO. DESCRIPTION 261044 Valve, Intake 260552 Spring, Intake Valve 26478 Spring, Exhaust Valve 222443 Guard, Fiywhee! 93312 Retainer, Valve Spring 260642 Tappet, Valve...

  • Page 32: Transmission

    Each tiller has Its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. The model number for your tiller will be found on a plate attached to the top of the transmission, The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine adjacent to the spark plug.

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