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Craftsman 917.293180 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.293180 Owner's Manual

3.75 hp 14 inch tine width rear tine with counter rotating tines tiller
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Owner's Manual
£RAFTIMRN
3.75 HP
14 INCH TINE WIDTH
REAR TINE WITH COUNTER
ROTATING TINES-
TILLER
Model No.
917.293180
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Espa_ol
• 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. 917.293180 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • 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 3 & 8 Parts Ordering ...... Back Cover LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER For one (1) year from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operation

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

  • Page 4: Customer Responsibilities

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GASOLINE 2 QTS • Read and observe the safety rules. CAPACITY: UNLEADED • Follow a regular schedule in REGULAR maintaining, caring for and using your tiller. OIL(API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 • Follow the instructions under the CAPACITY: 20 OZ.) (ABOVE 32°F) "Maintenance"...

  • Page 5: Tools Required For 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 assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

  • Page 6: Unpacking Carton

    UNPACKING CARTON _.CAUTION: Be careful of exposed .._:.. :'!i:. / Handle Assembly staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. _"::: ;_" ",JP" Position IMPORTANT:When unpacking and bo_t _::::_:::= Tightenhex assembling tiller, be careful not to stretch hold or kink cables. LoosenHex Bol_ •...

  • Page 7: Check Tire Pressure

    INSERT CABLE CLIP REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the • Adjust handle assemby to lowest back of handle column. Push cable position. Be sure hex bolt is tightened into clip. securely. • Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N" (neutral) position.
  • Page 8 These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meeting. KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 9 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 10: Add Gasoline

    • When you have completed your turn- around, release the drive control bar and lower handle. Place shift lever in Oil Filler till position and move throttle control to Oil Level Plug desired speed. To begin tilling, hold drive control bar against the handle. Oil Drai_ TO TRANSPORT Plug...
  • Page 11 • Move choke control to full "CHOKE" Tilling is digging into, turning over, and breaking up packed soil before planting position. Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth with other hand. Pull rope out slowly Best tilling depth is 4"...

  • Page 12: Tine Shear Pins

    CULTIVATING ADJUST WHEELS CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to prevent them from • Place blocks under right hand side of robbing nourishment and moisture from tiller and remove hairpin clip and clevis the p_ants. At the same time, breaking up pin from right band wheel.

  • Page 13: General Recommendations

    J_f_f _J_J P, L.,,o ,,ES 7.." ,S,OOCOMPLE,E I , ZfZ 'l S ERV'CEOATES Check Engine 0il Level Change Engine 1_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 RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (1oz.)

  • Page 14: Engine Oil

    • Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK _:_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in the Operation section of this manual. (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel.

  • Page 15: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG Blower Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling season or after every 50 hour_ Housing of use, whichever comes first. Spark pluc type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS". Screen TRANSMISSION Once a season, lubricate the right hand gear case grease fitting with 1 oz.
  • Page 16 TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE TO REMOVE BELT GUARD BELT NOTE: For ease of removal, remove • Remove belt guard as described in "TO hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. REMOVE BELT GUARD". Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch. •...

  • Page 17: Tine Replacement

    TINE REPLACEMENT • To maintain the superb tilling perfor- mance of this machine the tines should _I,CAUTION: "13nes are sharp. Wear be checked for sharpness, wear, and gloves or other protection when handling bending, particularly the tines which an tines. next to the transmission.
  • Page 18 ENGINE IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT • To adjust idle RPM, rotate throttle Maintenance, repair, or replacement linkage counterclockwise and hold the emission control devices and sys- tems, which are being done at the against stop while adjusting idle speed adjusting screw to obtain 1750 RPM. customers expense, may be performed...
  • Page 19 NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. not be used for 30 days or more. stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or _iLCAUTION"...
  • Page 20 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Willnotstart 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. the Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to staff. 4. Dirty air cleaner. 4.
  • Page 21 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine 1. Low oil level/dirty oil. 1. Check oil level/change oil. overheats 2. Dirty engine air screen. 2. Clean engine air screen. 3. Dirty engine. 3. Clean cylinder fins, air screen muffler area. 4. Remove and clean muffler. 4.
  • Page 22 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180 HANDLES > _.24 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 141406 Grip, Handle STD541437 *Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16 110673X Grommet, Handle 19131611 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga. 127254X Bar, Drive Control Assembly 150258 Handle, Assemble 6712J Cap, Vinyl 165197 Clip, Nyl BIk Cable...
  • Page 23 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Guard, Belt STD541431 "Nut, Keps, Flange 5/16-18 165501X558 STD551137 *Washer, Lock 3/8 132801 Belt, V STD541037 "Nut, Hex 3/8-16 104679X Pulley, Idler 170127 Shield, Inner Belt Guard Rt 12000032 Ring, Klip 154734...
  • Page 24 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 14 STD541431 102332X Bracket, Reinforcment "Nut, Keps 5/16-18 15 ..74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Engine, (See Breakdown) Briggs 102173X CounterWeight, R.H. & Stratton Model No. 94202,Type STD551137 *Washer, Lock 3/8 No.
  • Page 25 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180 TRANSMISSION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170354 Transmission Assembly (includes 102112X Shaft, Reduction (2nd} Key Nos. 2-54) 102101X Screw, Lock 5/16-18 x 3-1/2 165729 Gearcase, L H. w/Bea ring 154355 Sprocket Assembly w/Bearing (includes Key No. 4) (Includes Key Nos.
  • Page 26 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180 TINE SHIELD PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 102156X Stake, Depth 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 74930632 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16x2 12000036 Ring, Klip 4440J Hinge STD533107 *Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 Gr 5 STD532505 *Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2...

  • Page 27: Tine Assembly

    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180 TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 4460J 4459J Tine, Outer, RH. Tine, Outer, L.H. 10 132722 132673 Pin, Shear Assembly, Hub and Plate, R.H. 6554J 11 6555J Tine, Inner, R,H. Tine, Inner, L.H. STD624008 Retainer, Spring Zinc 132721...
  • Page 28 Decal, Caution, Drive Control 120431X Decal, Hand Placement 170715 Decal, Shift Indicator 110719X Decal, Operation and Lubrication 171920 Decal, Craftsman 120075X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 157984 Decal, Counter Rot. Tine 171803 Decal, 3.75 HP 162215 Decal, Tine Shield Wing Dora...
  • Page 29 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO. 0118-E1 I 20I*lgl...
  • Page 30 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO. 0118-E1 I 1036'LABEL KIT- EMISSION J...
  • Page 31 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO. 0118-E1 37C 1 lit REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 191_ _l--_J 621A_...

  • Page 32: Gasket Set

    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO. 0118-E1 358 GASKET 121 CARBURETOR KIT ii IIIHI 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET...
  • Page 33 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO. 0118-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 260552 494549 Cylinder Assembly Spring, Valve 224557 Guard, Fylwheel 293706 Bushing, Cylinde (Special 94736 Screw, Hex Tools Required For Installa- 93312 tion)
  • Page 34 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO. 0118-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Switch, Stop 495213 Blade, Governor 621A 396847 Screw, Shoulder 263174 Link, Governor 94943 Washer, Throttle Shaft, Foam 262470 Link, Throttle 271853 260041...
  • Page 36 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME iii!iiiii!iiiii_ sM Anytime, d ayor night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com • To bring in products such as vacuums, ..lawn equipment and electronics for repair call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...

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