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Craftsman 917.292391 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.292391 Owner's Manual

5.5 hp 24 inch tine width front line tiller
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CRAFTS[MAN +
5.5 HP
24 INCH TINE WIDTH l
FRONT TINE
TILLER
Model No.
917.292391
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Espa6ol
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment,
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Model No. 917.292391 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa6ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 • If this Craftsman Ti!ler is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty applies for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. Warranty...

  • Page 3: Operation

    OPERATION MAINTENANCE STORAGE • Do not put hands or feet near or under • Keep machine, attachments, accessories in safe working • Exe;clse extreme caution when condition. • Check shear pins, engine mounting operating on or crossing gravel drives, bolts, and other bolts at frequent walks, or roads.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT HORSEPOWER: 5.5 HP A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact GASOLINE 3 QTS your nearest Sears store for details. CAPACITY: UNLEADED CUSTOMER REGULAR RESPONSIBILITIES OIL(API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 • Read and observe the safety rules. CAPACITY: 20 OZ.) (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30...
  • Page 5 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 6 UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL alves HANDLE qut "A" CAUTION: Be careful of exposed Depth Stake staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. IMPORTANT: When unpacking and assembling tiller, be careful not to stretch or kink cable(s). • Cut cable ties securing handle column. •...

  • Page 7: Know Your Tiller

    These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meeting. TFLUNG FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL STOp OR WARNING KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING...
  • Page 8 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 over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 9 • With engine level, refill to point of TO START ENGINE overflowing if necessary. Replace _'_CAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF" filler plug. position when starting engine. • For cold weather operation you should When starting engine for the first time or if change oil for easier starting (See "OIL...
  • Page 10 BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER • You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row untilled between passes. Break-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine Then go back between tilled rows. control before you actually begin tilling. There are two reasons for doing this.
  • Page 11 SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE X/;b F,L.,. ° TES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES SE.V,CE 1<=7 .1 Check Engine Oil Level ¥1 Change Engine _1,2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.

  • Page 12: Air Cleaner

    CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris.
  • Page 13 SPARK PLUG Muffler _. Cylinder FinBiower Replace spark plugs at the beginning each tilling season or after every 50 hours .oos,no of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in .'-_\_._._1I""- /Air "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS". TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and will not "_...
  • Page 14 NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING - 12- NOTE: If "ON" position check required 3/4" PATH adjustment, recheck "OFF" position adjustment to insure tines do not rotate • Remove outer tines. when control is "OFF" (up). "l]ne Control "OFF" Position NOTE: When reassembling outer tines, _ne Control Cable be sure right tine assembly (marked "R")
  • Page 15 BELT REPLACEMENT ACCELERATION TEST • Move throttle control lever from • Install new V-belt to engine pulley first then to transmission pulley. Be sure "SLOW" to "FAST' position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle needle valve belt is positioned on inside groove of both pulleys, inside all belt guides...

  • Page 16: Engine Oil

    Immediately prepare your tiller for storage NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable at the end of the season or if the unit will alternative in minimizing the formation not be used for 30 days or more. fuel gum deposits during storage. _1, CAUTION: Never store the tiller with stabilizer...
  • Page 17 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel, 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not"CHOKED" the Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before 3. Engine flooded. attempting to start. 4. Dirty air cleaner. 4.
  • Page 18 CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Loss of power Dirty/clogged muffler. 11. Clean/replace muffler. Carburetor out of 12. Make necessary adjust- ments. adjustment. 13, Contact an authorized Poor compression. Sears Service Center/ Department. Engine overheats Low oil level/dirty oil. 1. Check oil level/change oil.
  • Page 19 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292391 HANDLES KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 137118 Panel, Control 12000059 Retainer, Ring 9266R Grip, Handle 35 72010520 Bolt 5/16-18 x 2-1/2 12 98000129 Nut, Range 73970500 Locknut,Flange 5/16-18 UNC 13 STD533107 Bolt, Cardnge 5/16-18x3/4 165197 Clip,Cable 110514X...
  • Page 20 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292391 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 11 9484R Clip, Cable 23230506 Screw Sat 5/16-18 x 3/8 12 9t80R V-Belt Patch 13 12000028 Ring, Retainer 14 151223 Sheave, Transmisison 130812 Sheave, Engine 15 165504 NutJ Clip #8...
  • Page 21 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292391 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY " _ KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 9194R Pin, Clevis 13 1951J Support, Depth Stake, LH. 74760520 15 5388J Bolt, Hex Head Spring,Stake 16 121117X 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Bolt,Shoulder STD523107 17 9188R...

  • Page 22: Tine Assembly

    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292391 TINE ASSEMBLY > KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Tine, Outer, R.H. 156926 156923 Tine, lnner, L.H. 3146R Retainer, Spring Zinc 156925 Tine, Outer, LH. Tine, Inner, R.H. 156924 4929H Pin, Clevis NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven in U.S. inches.
  • Page 23 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292391 TRANSMISSION KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 12 151222 Transmission 14 9173R Spacer, Split Grade 2 15 STD541431 Nut, Hex, Keps STD523732 Bolt, Fin, Hex 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 5/t6-18 UNC STD551037 Washer 13/32x 13/16x 11...
  • Page 24 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292391 DECALS KEY PART DESCRIPTION 166214 Decal, Logo 166215 Decal, Belt Guard Tine Shield HP 137539 Decal, Cntrl Phi Inst. 120431 DeCal, Hand Placement 1!0719)( DecaI, OperJLub 120075X Decal, Warning, RotatingTines 165279 Decal, Engine 10 168975 Decal, 5.5 HP 11 162215 Decal, Tine Shield Warning...
  • Page 25 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292391 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRA'FTON -- MODEL NUMBER 137202, TYPE NO. 1124-E1 _k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL,...
  • Page 26 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292391 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 137202, TYPE NO. 1124-E1...
  • Page 27 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292391 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATI'ON -- MODEL NUMBER 137202, TYPE NO. 1124-E1 358 GASKET 373_ 66 _P 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET 1036 LABEL KIT-EMISSION...
  • Page 28 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292391 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 137202, TYPE NO. 1124-E1 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 497144 Cylinder Assembly 222443 Guard, Flywheel 399268 Bushing, Cylinder 93312 Retainer, Intake Valve and 299819 Seal, Oil Exhaust Spring 214040 Head, Cylinder 260642...
  • Page 29 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292391 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 137202, TYPE NO. 1124-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 280720 Bell Crank 231079 Bushing,GovernorCrank 231520 Screw, Shoulder 94907 Bolt,GovernorLever 262279 Rod, Speed Control 231978 Nut, Hex 262948 Spring, Governor 692696 StarterAssembly,Rewind 263031...
  • Page 31 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME s" (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need:...

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