Owner's Manual £RRFTSMI:IN 5.0 HP 24 INCH TINE WIDTH FRONT TINE TILLER Model No. 917.292392 • • • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espahol Repair Parts CAUTION: For answers to your questions Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.
Warranty .................................................. 2 Safety Rules ............................................ 2 Product Sprcifications ............................. 4 Assembly ................................................ 5 Operation ........................................... 3&7 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Manintenance ....................................... 11 Service and Adjustments ...................... 13 Storage ............................................ 3&16 Troubleshooting ........
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine (motor) is running (except where specifically recommended by manufacturer). Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light. Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward. If this occurs, let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the machine. OPERATION • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE GASOLINE 3APACITY: REGULAR A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details. SAE 30 CUSTOMER (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 • Read and observe the safety rules, • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tiller. • Follow the instructions under the 3 QTS UNLEADED DIL(API-SF/SG/SH): CAPACITY: 20 OZ.) (BELOW SPARK PLUG : CHAMPION (GAP: .
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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY FRONT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY • Loosen nut "A'. • Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down. • Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts, lock washers and nuts. Tighten securely. Tighten nut =A". • Depth stake must move freely. If it does not, loosen support bolt. ACAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning matedal.
These symbols may appear on your "1311er or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meeting. KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S TILLER. MANUALAND Compare the illustrations controls and adjustments.
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. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine. STOPPING TINES WHEELS Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin. Change wheel position.
• With engine level, refill to point of overflowing if necessary. Replace oil filler plug, • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See =OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section of this manual. Oil Level _Oil TO START ENGINE ACAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF-" position when starting engine.
BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row untilled between passes. Then go back between tilled rows. There are two reasons for doing this. First, wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about-faces. Second, the tiller won't be pulling itself, and you, toward the row next to it. Set depth stake and wheel height for shallow tilling when working extremely hard soil or sod. Then work across the first cuts at normal depth.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ,/_//_,_/_/_/ AS YOU COMPLETE Check Engine Oil Level SERVICE DATES V' I_' Chenge EngineOil 1_1,2 i Oil Pivot Points I I_ Inspect Spark Arrester/Muffler InspectAir Screen I_ I_ Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge 1_2 I Clean Engine CylinderFins I_ Replace Spark Plug I/' t - Change more often "M_enoperaUng under a heavy load o_In high ambient temperatures, 2 - Service more often when opera(Jng In dirty or dusty c_",diflons.
_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. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns. ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with AP/service classification SF, SG or SH.
Mufller_ Cylinder Fins Blower ___i _ "" SAirreen 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 are shown in =PRODUCT S PECIFICATIONS". TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and will not require lubrication unless serviced. CLEANING MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard.
NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING. 12-314" PATH • Remove outer tines. = n , . NOTE: If ON posltloncheckrequlred adjustment, recheck "OFP position adjustment to insure tines do not rotate when control is =OFF" (up). Tine Control "OFP Position I°o oo] NOTE: When reassembling outer tines, be sure right tine assembly (marked "R') and left tine assembly (marked "L") are mounted to correct side of tine shaft. TINE OPERATION Cabl / CHECK \ _CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent startin
BELT REPLACEMENT • Install new V-belt to engine pulley first then to transmission pulley. Be sure belt is positioned on inside groove of both pulleys, inside all belt guides and rests on idler pulley. CHECK TINE OPERATION • See "TINE OPERATION CHECK" in this section of manual. REPLACE BELT GUARD Belt Guide Engine \ Pulley ACCELERATION TEST • Move throttle control lever from "SLOW" to "FAST" position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle needle valve out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn.
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. _CAUTION: Never store the tillerwith gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See =CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual).
PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" 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 adjustment. Hard to start Throttle control not set properly, 2. Dirty air cleaner. , 3. Bad spark plug or improper gap. 4. Stale or dirty fuel. 5. Loose spark plug wire. 6. Carburetor out of adjustment. Loss of power 1. Engine is overloaded. 2.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 11. Dirty/clogged muffler. 12. Carburetor out of adjustment. 13, Poor compression, 11. Clean/replace muffler. 12. Make necessary adjustments. 13, Contact an authorized Sears Service Center/ Department. i Loss of power Engine overheats 1. Low oil level/dirty oil. 2, Dirty engine air screen, 3. Dirty engine. 4. Partially plugged muffler. 5. Improper carburetor adjustment. Excessive bounce/difficult handling 1. Ground too dry and hard.
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292392 HANDLES 16 35 3 KEY PART NO. 1 3 12 .13 14 18 19 20 NO. 137118 9266R 98000129 STD533107 110514X 3066J 151229 154805 KEY PART NO. NO. 21 12000027 29 12000059 35 72010520 36 73970500 37 165197 38 152094 DESCRIPTI_.
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292392 BELTGUARDAND PULLEYASSEMBLY \ KEY PART NO, NO. 1 23230506 2 130812 3 17211006 4 74610812 5 17490440 6 165770 7 165503 8 9223R 9 165768X558 10 109227X 11 9484R 12 9180R DESCRIPTION Screw Set 5/16-18 x 3/8 Patch Sheave, Engine Screw, Tap Hex Head Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-20 x 3/4 Bolt, Thd Roller 1/4-20 x 2-1t2 Shield, Inner Belt Guard Screw Hex Wsh Hd #8-18 x 1/2 Spacer Split Guard, Belt Pad, Idler Clip, Cable V-Bolt KEY PART NO. NO.
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292392 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY 7 6 3 2 7 16 17 2O 20 19 18 5 17 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Pin, Clevis Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x1-1/4 Bolt, HexHeadS/16-18x3/4 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 Washer, Lock 5/16 Locknut,w/washer 3/8-16 Clip, Hairpin Support, Depth Stake, R.H. Stake, Depth Pin, Clevis Bolt, Hex 3/8-16xl-3,'4 13 19513 Support, Depth S_ake,L.H.
TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.292392 TINE ASSEMBLY 2 / / 6 6 6 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 156926 3146R 156924 156923 DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. Tine, Outa_ R.H. Retainer, SpdngZinc Tine, lnner, R.H. Tine, lnner, LH. 5 156925 Tine, Outer, L.H. 6 4929H Pin, Clevis NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292392 TRANSMISSION J 1 3 3 6 11 14 14 10 14 15 12 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 _7605_ Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 STO523732 STD551037 STD541437 9056R558 165835 165834 STD551131 STD541031 74760544 Grade 2 Bo_t,F_n,Hex 3/8.16 x 3-1/4 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 Locknut, w/washer 3/8-16 Shietd,"l'k_ Bracket, Engine, R.H. Bracket, Engine, L.H. Washer, Lock 5/16 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 2-3/4 KEY PART NO. NO.
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292392 DECALS 6 8 11 KEY PART NO. NO. 2 166214 4 166215 5 137539 6 120431 7 110719X 8 120075X 9 171803 10 171915 11 162215 12 166217 - - 172053 DESCRIPTION Decal, Logo Decal, Belt Guard Tine Shield HP Decal, Cntrl Pnl Inst. Dscal, Hand Placement Decal, Oper./Lub Decal, Warning, RotatingTines Decal, Engine Decal, 5.
TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.292392 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 137202, TYPE NO.
TILLER- - MODELNUMBER917.292392 ENGINE,BRIGGS& STRATTON- MODELNUMBER137202,TYPENO.
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292392 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 137202, TYPE NO.
TILLER .,_IGINE, BRIGGS KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 21A 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 34 35 36 497144 399268 299819 214040 272157 495774 27549 94621 66578 270080 - - MODEL & STRATTON NUMBER - MODEL DESCRIPTION Cylinder Assembly Bushing,Cylinder Seal, Oil Head, Cylinder a* Gasket, CylinderHead Breather Assembly e* Gasket,ValveCover Screw, BreatherMounting Grommet,BreatherTube Gasket,Crankcase, Standard * .015" 270125 * Gasket, Crankcase .
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