OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.292460 MAN° Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and inst_uctions Before Operating This Equipment 5.5 HP 26 ! CH TiNE WIDTH FRONTTI ETILLER WITH VE E • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments = Repair Parts Sears_ Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, iL 60179 U.S.A.
Safe Operation SAFETY RULES Powered for Walk-Behind Practices TRAINING o o * , , , o , ° , , o o Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment, Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tilter. it has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. PRODUCT Should you experience any problems you cannot easity remedy, please contact your nearest authorized Sears Service Center/Department. We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. HORSEPOWER: 5.5 HP DISPLACEMENT: t3 cu. in.
TABLE SAFETY RULES ........................................................... OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 12 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ................................. !4-17 STORAGE ................................................................... 18 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. t9 REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ........................................ 20-25 REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ......................................
ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also available at most Sears Retail outlets, Catalog and Service Centers. Most Sears Stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the modef number of your tiller, ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AiR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OiL STABILIZER ; ! i\ S i! S ........J Lj' TILLER I L. J __) MAINTENANCE BELT CLEVIS T_NES ! _J ! i_ ,- _.
ASSEM LY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembbd for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened secure{y. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. . ._ TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY OPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig.
ASSE UNPACK LY CARTON CAUTION: Be carefut of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. T|NE CONTROL CABLE TINE CONTROL HANDLE MOUNT IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S). ° Cut cable ties securing handle column and reverse rod, , Slide handle column onto handle mount, * DLE COLUMN Remove all packing from carton. ASSEMBLE HANDLE (See Fig.
OPERAT!O 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 various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product.
OPERATION The operation of any tiller can resu|t in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resuJt in severe eye damage. Always wear safety gmasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, TILLING HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER STOPPING The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position of the depth stake and wheet height. (See Fig.
OPERATION TRANSPORTUNG YOUR TILLER ADD GASOLINE cAuT, o.- Bofo o ing, altow tiller engine and muffler to cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain t gasoline from fuel tank. AROUND THE YARD - Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring. o Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground. ® Push or pull tiller to desired location. AROUND TOWN ° Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain fuel tank. ,, Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.
OPERA O o SPARK PLUG You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row untilled between passes. Then go back over the entire 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. Second, the tiller won't be pulling itself, and you, toward the row next to it. CHOKE CONTROL 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.
ESPO CUSTOMER SIBILITRES FILL iN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Leve! if Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen _. Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge 6f2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Rep{ace Spark Plug _/i I - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures, 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty Or dusty conditions.
CUSTOME RESPONSIBILITIES 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. 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.
CUSTO ER ESPO SiBtLmES MUFFLER TRANSMISSION 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 replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with.,a.spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged, Your transmission is sealed and wilt only require lubrication if it is serviced.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FINAL CHECK "ON" POSITION IVIID-WIDTH TILLING - 24 iNCH PATH (See Fig. t7) Assemble holes "A" in fine hubs to holes "C" in tine shaft. With tine control"ON" (held down to handle) push down on handle to raise tines off the ground. f %l jl ¢ c, o Stowly pul! recoil starter handie while observing tines. Tines should rotate forward. • tf tines'd_ not rotate, inner wire of control cable is too loose. Loosen cable clip and pull cable up to remove slack and retighten clip.
SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE V-BELTS (See Figs, 20 and 2!) FORWARD MOTION (INSBDE)V_BELT ENGINE PULLEY Replace V-belts if they have stretched considerably or if they show cracks or frayed edges. There are two (2) Vbelts- forward (inside) and reverse (outside), BELT GUIDE f-', 1 t/ TRANSMIBS O. / PULLEY Belt guard must be removed to service belts.
SERVICE TO REMOVE BELT GUARD AND ADJUSTMENTS (See Fig, PREUMINARY 22) SET-rING o Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of belt guard. • Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments. - Loosen-(do not remove) tine shield nut on underside of tine shield. • o Pull belt guard out and away from unit. With engine off, turn idle needle valve in (clockwise) closing it finger tight and then turn valve out (counterclockwise) 1-1/2 turns.
STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your titler for storage at the end of the season or if the unit wilt not be used for 30 days or more. OML Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). CAUTION: Never store the tiller with 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. CYLINDERS o Remove spark plug.
TROU PROBLEM Will LESHOO NG POINTS CORRECTION CAUSE not start I. Out of fuel. 2; 3. 4. 5. Engine not "CHOKED" Engine ftooded. Dirty air cleaner. Water in fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. CIogged fuel tank. 7. Loose spark plug wire. 8. Bad spark piug or improper gap. 9. "G'_rburetor out of _djustment. 6. See "TO START ENGINE" in the Operation section. Wait several minutes before attempting to start, Ctean or repiace air cleaner cartridge.
REPA!R PARTS TALLER HANDLE -o MODEL NUMBER 917_292460 ASSEMBLY 2 3 t6 25 26 5 6 9 22 ! 15 17 18 11 13 19 12 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 t0 11 t2 13 72010520 136993 152094 !10632X 3066J 151229 12000027 154805 73970500 121145X 110514X 98000129 STD533107 DESCR|PTION KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ° - MODEL NUMBER 917:292460 ASSEMBLY 29 6 7 11 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 !0 I1 12 !3 14 15 16 t7 PART NO. 123643X 9484R 86777 74770812 STD541037 19131316 2009J I27180X 74760628 t06970X574 STD55t025 104213X 72140405 133035 2614J 12000028 2649M DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS T_LLER WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE o o MODEL NUMBER 9!7_292460 ASSEMBLY 7 10 2 el 4 4 7 17 19 20 2O 19 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 9194R 74760520 STD523t07 STD54103I STD551131 73800600 4921H t 952J 122233X 326J 74780628 DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO. Pin, Clevis Boit, Hex Head 5/16-t8 x 1-1/4 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 Washer, Lock 5/t6 Locknut, w/washer 3/8-16 Clip, Hairpin Support, Depth Stake, R.H.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER TINE -- MODEL NUMBER 917::292460 ASSEMBLY 2 2 2 / 7 6 KEY NO. I 2 3 PART NO. 100746M STD624008 674A43 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION 4 5 6 Tine, Outer, R.H. Clip, Hairpin Tine, Inner, R,H. 23 PART NO. 674A42 100744M 4929H DESCRIPTION Tine, Inner, L.H. Tine, Outer, L.H.
REPAIR PARTS TtLLER o o MODEL NUMBER 917:292460 TRANSMISSION 3 5 6 1! 14 14 8 10 14 11 t2 KEY NO. 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 tt 12 13 PART NO. 74760524 74780652 STD551037 73800600 9057R574 1949J 1t0519X STD551131 STD541031 74760544 151222 19171616 DESCRIPTION KEY NO. Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x I-1/2 Grade 2 Bolt, Fin, Hex 3/8-16 x 3-t/4 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x t 1 Locknut, w/washer 3/8-16 Shield, Tine Bracket, Engine, R.H. Bracket, Engine, L.H.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL: NUMBER.937.292460 DECALS 4 5 10 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 !0 --- PART NO, 158092 157999 158000 137653 120431X 110719X 158001 120075X 272931 272990 158256 158257 DESCRIPTION Decal, Logo Decal, Logo Decal, Logo Deca!, Caution, Tine Control Decal, Hand Placement Decal, Operation and Lubrication Decal, 5.5 HPi26" Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines Decal, Engine Decal, 5.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER BR_GGS & STRATTON ° o MODEL NUMBER ENGnNE o o MODEL 917.292460 NUMBER 137202,TYPE NO. 0714oAt 7 36 34 456 613 81 45 46 // REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL.
REPAIR PARTS TALLER BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL ENGINE NUMBER - - MODEL 917.292460 NUMBER 137202, TYPE NO. 0714-At 52 392 432 435 611 --.
REPAIR £ARTS T_LLER 8RJGGS & STRATTON o - MODEL NUMBER 917o292460 ENGINE ° = MODEL NUMBER _r REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO iNSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCT!ON MANUAL 137202, TYPE NO.
REPANR PARTS TILLER BRIGGS & STRATTON KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAmR PARTS TILLER BR GGS KEY PART NO. NO.
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MAM° 5.5 P 261 C TI E WIDTH FRONT TINE TILLER WITH REVERSE MODEL NO. 917.292460 Each tiller has its own model number. number. Each engine has its own model The model number for your tiller wilt be found on a plate attached to the right hand engine bracket. The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co+ Service Center!Department and most Retail Stores.
