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- Page 1 ,_EA/_S OWNER'S MANUAL Place Photo Here MODEL NO. 917.297350 CRRFTXMRN ° 5.0 HP Caution: 26 INCH TINE WIDTH Read and follow all Safety Rules FRONT TINE TILLER and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment • Assembly ° Operation ° Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments °...
- Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. fam!Iiar with the controls and the proper use of the •...
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Page 3: Spark Arrester
• If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty applies for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. WARRANTY... - Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ,,,,=JH,=,,,,n i ,, ii,=l i=l MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........SAFETY RULES ............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 12-14 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ......... 14-17 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........ACCESSORIES ............. REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ........20-25 ASSEMBLY ..............
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Page 5: Accessories
These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also available 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 AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE... - Page 6 ASSEMBLY ii,ll ,i,illl i lllllll , ill l i ii i,,,u,ill,,i,, ,lllllll 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 assemble must be tightened securely, Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper' tightness.
- Page 7 ASSEMBLY UNPACKCARTON TINECONTROLCABLE staples when handling or disposing CAUTION: Be careful of exposed cartoning material. TINE CONTROL HANDLE MOUNT ,,H,IH IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S)., COLUMN Cut cable ties securing handle column° Slowly lift handle column and iay it over tiller°...
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Page 8: Throttle
OPERATION ,,,,,, ,,,Hi, i,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,i ,,, J, , ,i ....,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, ,,,, KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiIler to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments° Save this manual for future reference. -
Page 9: Depth Stake
OPERATIO 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 shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spec- tacles or standard safety glasses. -
Page 10: Oil Level
,lull, ,,i i OPERATION TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER GASOLINE IL i,ii illllll • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded CAUTION: Before lifting or transport. gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon ing, allow tiller engine and muffler and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life. cool. -
Page 11: Cultivating
OPERATION • You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row untilled between passes. Then go back over the entire PLUG area at right angles (See Fig. 9)..There are two reasons for doing this. First, wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about-faces. -
Page 12: Customer Responsibilities 3
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......SCHEDULE OOPL FILL IN DATES /_O'i_'i-k.4 /_/_/_ REGULAR SERVICE , ,u Check Engine Oil Level lulul ..: Change Engine Oil t_L 2 ,,u ,, t ,,,ll llll i,,i Oil Pivot Points ,,,,uul,,,u, ,,, ,,,,u Inspect Spark AtTester ! Muffler Inspect Air Screen i, ull Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartddge... -
Page 13: Air Cleaner
,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, CUSTOMEI RESPONSIBILITIES .,,1, ,,,1,.,.1,, ,1.. 1.11. Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping accidental starting of engine°... -
Page 14: Handle Height
CUSTO MER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER TRANSMISSION Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with Your transmission is sealed and will only require lubrication exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arrestors if it is serviced. could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace CLEANING if necessary°... -
Page 15: Tines
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FINAL CHECK "ON" POSITION MID-WIDTH TILLING - 24 INCH PATH (See Fig. 17) Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to holes "C" in line With tine control"ON" (held down to handle) push down shafL on handle to raise tines off the ground. •... -
Page 16: V-Belt
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE V-BELTS (See Figs. 20 and FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT Replace V-belts if they have stretched considerably or if ENGINE PULLEY BELT GUIDE they show cracks or frayed edges, There are two (2) V- TRANSMISSION belts - forward (inside) and reverse (outside). i*"... -
Page 17: Belt Guard
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS PRELIMINARY SETTING TO REMOVE (See Fig, 22) BELT GUARD • Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carbu- • Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of belt retor when making carburetor adjustments., guard., °... -
Page 18: Storage
,ll ILl ,,ill ii,, STORAGE ENGINE 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_ Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. ,[,uuqu ,u,,L HHH, N I (See"ENGINE"... - Page 19 TROU LESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Fill fuel tank Will not start Out of fuel See "TO START ENGINE" in the Operation secfion Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Engine flooded, 4., Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge° 4o Dirty air cleaner_ Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh Water in fuel...
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Page 20: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS 26" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297350 HANDLE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION STD533107 STD533125 Bolt, Carriage Belt, Carriage 5116-18 x 3/4 136998 5t16-18 UNC x 2-3/8 Grade 5 Bracket, Reverse Rod 137640 136993 Panel, Control Bushing, Reverse Rod Bracket 106932X 110512X Assembly, Handle Column... -
Page 21: Type
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 26" TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 91"7.297350 BELT GUARD PULLEY ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART 2649M Key, Square 123643X Assembly, Bracket, Belt Guard 2607J Sheave, Transmission g484R C_ip, Cable 110550X Bott, Belt Guard Screw, Hex Washer Head, Slotted, 86777 12000035 Ring, Klip... -
Page 22: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 26" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297350 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY 19 20 PART DESCRIP_ON PART DESCRIPTION Bolt, Hex 5116-18 x 1-1/2 Grade 2 9194R Pin, Clevis 74760524 74760520 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 1951J Support, Depth Stake, L.H. -
Page 23: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS 26" TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.297350 TINE ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART 100746M Tine, Outer, R_H. 674A42 Tine, Inner, L.Ho STD624008 Clip, Hairpin 100744M Tine, Outer, L.H. 674A43 Tine, Inner, R.H+ 4929H Pin, Clevis... -
Page 24: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 26" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297350 TRANSMISSION PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Grade 2 19171616 Washer t7/32 x 1 x 16 Gauge STD623732 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 3-1/4 Grade 5 9173R Spacer, Split STD551037... - Page 25 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 26" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297350 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 137"742 Decal, Logo 133026 Decal, Logo 137737 Decal, Logo 137653 Decal, Caution, T]ne Control 12043't X Decal, Hand Placement t10719X Decal, Operation and Lubrication 132402 Decal, HP t20075X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 140435...
- Page 26 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 26" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297350 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO, 0119-01 "k 871 _ 870 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
- Page 27 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 26" TILLER - -MODEL NUMBER 917.297350 BRIGGS & STRA_ON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0119-01 _ 435 256 ,_ 1012 190A 2,23...
- Page 28 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 26" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297350 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0119-01 "k' REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 23 ' i,iu llIHH= 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 358 GASKET _373 1016...
- Page 29 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 26" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297350 BRIGGS & STRATf'ON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, NO. 0119-01 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 395990 Retainer, Intake Valve and Exhaust Cylinder Assembly 93312 297565 Bushing, Cylinder Spring 299819 "Seal, Oil...
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- Page 31 m- i illl , llll ,,,= = i ,,iilll [RI:IFTgMRNo 5.0 HP OWNER'S 26 INCH TINE WIDTH MANUAL FRONT TINE TILLER MODEL NO. Each tiiler has its own model number_ Each engine has its own model 917.297350 number, The model number for your tiller will b_ found on a plate attached to the right hand engine bracket.