Owner’s Manual CRRnSMRN 3 75 HP 17 INCH TINE WIDTH PROMT TIME TILLER Model No. 917,292200 ® Safety ® Assembly ® Operation ® Maintenance ® Repair Parts This product has a low emission engine which operates differ ently from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.
1 Safety Rules......... ......... ..................... 2 Warranty......... ............... ......................2 Product Specifications ... ......................4 Assembly........... ............ ......................6 Operation....................... ......................7 Maintenance,,'............... . .................... 11 Service and Adjustments,....................13 Storage.............................. .................16 Troubleshooting.... ............ .................
OPERATION ® 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, o Exercise caution to avoid slipping or failing.
Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER: 3.75 HP DISPLACEMENT: 9,03 CU. IN. (148CC) 2 Quarts GASOLINE CAPACITY: Unleaded Regular OIL (APl-SF/SG/SH): SAE30 (Above 32° F) (CAPACITY: 20 oz.) SAE 5W-30 (Below 32°F) SPARK PLUG : (GAP: .030") Champion J19LM Congratulations on your purchase of a Sears Tiller. It has been designed, engi neered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and perform ance.
BAG OF PARTS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY OPERATOR’S POSITION A socket wrench set will make assembly When right or left hand is mentioned ir easier Standard wrench sizes are listed, this manual, it means when you are in (1) Utility knife the operating position {standing (1) Pair of pliers behind tiller handles), (1) Screwdriver (2) 1/2" wrenches Front Right
* « _________________________ UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HAN Engine Bracket Halves DLE AiCAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta ples when handling or disposing of carton ing material. IMPORTANT:: When uNpacking and as sembling tiller, be careful not to stretch or kinK cable(s). « Cut cable ties securing handles. « The handle may be assembled in high Depth or low position. Slowly lift handle as Stake sembly up and align handle holes with Support Bolt desired handle panel hole and slot.
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. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the prod uct. Learn and understand their meaning.
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 ^3 shields before starting your tiller and while tilling,. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. 0 For normal tilling, set depth stake at the HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER second or third hole from the top. Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start WHEELS engine.
® Tilt tiller back on its wheejs and then re level. ® With engine level, refill to point of over flowing if necessary. Replace oil filler plug. “ For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART' in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). 0 To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual TO START ENGINE ACAUTiON: Keep tine control in “OFF" position when starting engine.
® Start engine, tip tines off ground by pressing handles down and engage tine control to start tine rotation. Allow tines to rotate for five minutes. « Check tine operation and adjust if nec essary. See ‘TINE OPERATION CHECK” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual . TILLING HINTS CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to handling your tiller, start actual field use with throttle in slow position (mid-way be tween “FAST” and “IDLE”).
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /5? / , / <0 / bd / / - f / - y / / / V /Q/^/^/ FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE fi Check Engine Oil Level a/ Change Engine Oil f -X, f -X, f ?/§/§/§/ SERVICE DATES V 0/ iÜ/10/ ✓ ^1.
Refill engine with oil. See “FILL ENGINE WITH OIL ” in the Operation section of this manual. 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, dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns.
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. TRANSMISSfON Your transmission is sealed and will only require lubrication if it is serviced, 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.
NARROW T1LÜNG/CULT8VATING 12-3/4" PATH » Remove outer tines,. Spring and engaging tines. Loosen cable clip and push down on cable only enough to relieve spring tension. Tighten cable clip. ® Recheck in “OFF" position and adjust if necessary. FINAL CHECK “ON” POSITION « With tine control "ON” (held down to handle) push down on handle to raise tines off the ground, ® NARROW CULTIVATiNG -12-1/2" PATH Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines. Tines should rotate for ® Remove inner tines. ward.
FINAL SETTING ® Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. " With throttle control in “SLOW” position. IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT Replace V-beli if it has stretched considerabiy or if it has cracks or frayed edges.. Beit guard must be removed to service belt. See “TO REMOVE BELT GUARD” in this section of manual. BELT REMOVAL ® Remove V-belt from transmission puiiey first and then from engine pulley. BELT REPLACEMENT * Install new V-belt to engine pulley first then to transmission pulley.
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.
PROBLEM \ Will not start CAUSE 1 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not “CHOKED" properly 3. Engine flooded 4.. Dirty air cleaner. 5. Water in fuel. 6. Clogged fuel tank. 7. Loose spark plug wire. 8. Bad spark plug or improper gap 9 Carburetor out of adjust ment.. Hard to start 1, Fill fuel tank. 2. See 'TO START ENGINE” in.the Operation section,, 3, Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Clean or replace air cleaner car tridge 5. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh gasoline.
CAUSE j PROBLEM 1 Engine overheats I 1, Low oil level/dirty oil. 2- Dirty engine air screen. : 3. Dirty engine. 4. Partially plugged muffler. 1 5, Improper carburetor adjustment, Excessive bounce/ difficult handling 1 - Ground too dry and hard, 2. Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted. CORRECTION 1. Check oil level/change oil. 2. Clean engine air screen. 3. Clean cylinder fins, ait screen, muf tier area. 4. Remove and clean muffler 5. Adjust carburetor to richer posi tion 1.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 HANDLE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 137175X574 72140512 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 73680500 19111116 151473 9266R 74760524 3069J S206H 3067J 3070J 19121414 DESCRIPTION Bracket, Handle •Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 UNC X 1-1/2 •Locknut, Crown 5/16-18 ■Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga. Handle, L.H Grip, Handle ■Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x1-1/2 Lever, Control, Tine Grip, Lever Cable, Control, Tine Spring, Extension •Washer 3 / 8 x 7 / 8 x 1 4 G a KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. 1 23230506 2 3 4 5 6 130811 122955X 72140404 74610812 121463X 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 104213X 19091016 131157X574 109227X 72140406 9179R 12000028 151939 DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ‘Screw, Set, Forged Socket, Headless 5/16-18x3/8 Pulley, Engine Bracket Assembly, Guard, Belt ‘Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Bolt, Hex 1/2-20x3/4 Keeper, Belt, Transmission Pulley Nut.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY NX '^/ry xV‘'/ f { % // ') '' 0/Li 7/ H . ,'Pt i?'' c «i. V ^ KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 B 9 10 11 12 74760520 73220500 10040500 19121414 4921H 74780628 318J 9193R 73800600 9551R 317J 74760512 DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 -Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x1-1/4 •Nut, Hex 5/16-18 •Washer, Lock 5/16 •Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. Clip, Hairpin Bolt, Fin, Hex 3/8-16x1-3/4 Support, Depth Slake, R.,H.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 106860X 4921H 106858X DESCRiPTiON Tine, Outer, R H Clip, Hairpin Tine, Inner, R,H,. KEY PART NO. NO. 4 106857X 5 1Q6859X 6 9194R 22 DESCRIPTION Tine, Inner, L H.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 TRANSMISSION KEY PART NO, NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 e 9 10 11 74610412 10040400 19092016 19091412 74760544 2606J574 9173R 132212X574 10040500 73220500 19131311 DESCRIPTION Bolt, Hex 1/4-28 X 3/4 Gr 5 ■ Washer, Lock 1/4 Washer 9/32x1-1/4 x 16Ga Washer 9/32x7/8x 12 Ga * Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 X 2-3/4 Bracket, Engine, R H. Spacer, Split Bracket, Engine, L.H * Washer, Lock 5/16 * Nut, Hex 5/16-18 'Washer 13/32x13/16x11 Ga. KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAlñ PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 DECALS KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 _. -- 163165 163322 110719X 110655X 120431X 162215 12007SX 273871 273603 273873 163516 163517 DESCRIPTION Decal, Logo Decal, Logo Decal, Oper/Lubiication Decal, Tine Control Decal, Hand Placement Decal, Tine Shield Wrng Dorn Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines Decal, Craftsman Decal, Control Speed Decal, 3,75 HP Manual.
REPAIR PARTS . . TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 BRIGGS a STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE N0.
REPASR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO.01115^E1 1019 LABEL KIT REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE N0.01115-El KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 494549 293708 3 299819 214277 272694 495774 27549 94621 s 7 8 9 to 11 12 66578 270833 13 15 270895 270896 94960 94387 16 18 19 20 21 22 22A 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 495211 499047 394820 293708 299819 281658 94607 94862 496278 222698 498668 498669 498670 498671 498680 498681 498682 498683 26026 298909 298908 294367 296079 KEY PART NO. NO.
REPA5R PARTS .. TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO.01115-E1 KEY PART NO. NO.
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