Owner's Manual CRRFTSMRN 5.0 HP 17 INCH TINE WIDTH REAR TINE WITH COUNTER ROTATING TINES TILLER Model No. 917.293203 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and instructions before operating this equipment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am- 5 pro, Mort* Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www,sears.
Manintenance ..................................... 13 Service and Adjustments .................... 15 Storage ........................................ 3 & 19 Troubleshooting .................................. 20 Illustratsd Parts List ............................. 42 Parts Ordering ...................... Back Cover Warranty ......... :._.................... ................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2 Product Sprcifications ........................... 4 Assembly ............
OPERATION • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotatingparts. • Exercise extreme caution when operating 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. • Exercise caution to avoid slipping or failing.
PRODUCT SPECIFICAT!ONS GASOLINE 3 QTS 3APACITY: UNLEADED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details, REGULAR DIL(API-SF/SG/SH): CAPACITY: 20 OZ.) CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 SPARK PLUG : (BELOW 32°F) CHAMPION {GAP: RJ19LMORJ19LM .030") • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tiller.
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. FRONT TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
UNPACKING CARTON Handle Assembly "UP" Position% ACAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. IMPORTANT:When unpacking and assembling tiller, be careful not to stretch or kink cables. Tighten handle lock lever to hold Loosen Handle Lock Lever to Move • While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame. Let handle assembly rest on tiller. • Remove top frame of carton.
INSERT CABLE REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE CLIP • Adjust handle assemby to lowest position. Be sure hex bolt is tightened securely. • Make sure shift lever indicator is in =N" (neutral) position. • Tilt tillerforward by liftinghandle. Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield. • Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton. • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column. Push cables into clip.
These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product, Leam and understand their meeting. KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S TILLER. MANUALAND Compare the Illustrations controls and adjustments. TILLING FORWARO NEUTRAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING with your tiller to familiarize with the location Save this manual for future reference.
The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, whichcan 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 HARD TO SHIFT GEARS Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine.
TURNING • Release the drive control barl • Move throttle control to "SLOW" position, • Place shift lever indicator in UF" (forward) position. Tines will not turn. • Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. • Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from tines. • When you have completed your turnaround, release the drive control bar and lower handle. Place shift lever in till position and move throttle control to desired speed.
Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. TO START ENGINE _]LCAUTION: Keep tine control in =OFF" position when starting engine. When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra putts of the recoil starter to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Make sure spark plug wire is propedy connected. • Place throttle control in "FAST" position. • Move choke control to full "CHOKE" position.
CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to prevent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the plants. At the same time, breaking up the upper layer of soil crust will help retain moisture in the soil. Best digging depth is 1" to 3" (2.5-7.5 cm). Lower the outer side shields to protect small plants from being buried.
SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE __ _//J_/ F,LL,NO,TOS Check Engine Oil Level I_ ,/d/ I_ Change Engine Oil 1_1,2 _l PivotPokers II/' Inspect Spark An'ester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen I_ Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge 1_2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins ll_ Replace Spark Plug I_ RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (1oz.) 1 - Change more oRen when operlaing under a heavy load or k_high ambient temperatut'e6, 2.
ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire before pedorming any maintenanc e (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent firesf 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 bums. ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated withAP/service classification SF, SG or SH.
Muffler. rRns 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 are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS". TRANSMISSION Once a season, lubricate the right hand gear case grease fitting with 1 oz. of EP #1 grease. CLEANING MUFFLER Do not operate tillerwithout muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard.
TO REMOVE BELT GUARD NOTE: For ease of removal, remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch. • Remove two (2) screws from side of belt guard. • Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard (located behind wheel). • Pull belt guard out and away from unit. • Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. Screw BeltGuard _< _ ._ _ 9° _hind (Located \ Hahpin Clip and Clevis Pin TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT • Remove belt guard as described in "TO
TINE REPLACEMENT ACAUTION: "nnes are sharp. Wear gloves or other protection when handling tines. A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow. Most important, worn tines cannot chop and shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as good tines. Atine this wom needs to be replaced. • To maintain the superb tilling performance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness, wear, and bending, particularly the tines which are next to the transmission.
ENGINE Maintenance,repair,or replacementof the emissioncontroldevicesand systems,which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-roed engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THRO'I'rLE CONTROL CABLE • Loosen cable clamp screw to allow cable to move. • Move throttle control lever handle to =FAST" position.
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 tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stodng in any enclosure. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual).
PROBLEM Will not start CORRECTION CAUSE 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 adjustment. 10.Oil soaked air filter. Hard to start Loss of power 1. Throttle control not set propedy. 2. Dirty air cleaner. cartridge. 3. Bad spark plug or improper gap. 4. Stale or dirty fuel. fresh gasoline. 5. Loose spark plug wire.
PROBLEM Engine overheats CORRECTION CAUSE 1. Low oil level/dirty oil. 2. Dirty engine air screen. 3. Dirty engine. muffler area. 4. Partially plugged muffler. 5. Improper carburetor adjustment. 1. Check oil level/change oil. 2. Clean engine air screen. 3. Clean cylinder fins, air screen, Excessive bounce/difficult handling 1. Ground too dry and hard. more favorable 1. Moisten ground or wait for soil conditions. Soil bails up or clumps 1. Ground too wet. 1. Wait for more favorable soil conditions.
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293203 HANDLES 6 9 3 15 11 31 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 127012X 141406 110673X 127254X 6712J 137119X031 110641X 71191008 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 72010520 110646X STD624003 81328 110741X 109313X 110702X STD533710 109229X STD541437 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION ContmlThrottle Grip, Handle Grommet, Handle Bar, Drive ControlAssembly Cap, Vinyl Panel, Control Bushing,Split *Screw, Phd.#10-24UNC GD 2 Phosp *BaltS/16-18x2.
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293203 MAINFRAME,LEFTSIDE 39 \ 36 31 3O 28 23 24 KEY NO. I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PART NO. SrD541431 S'[D551137 STD541037 170127 154734 110111X STD532505 8700J 86777 10 9484R 11 STD551125 12 STD541025 13 23230506 14 110652X 15 16 19 21 22 23 STD551031 145102 12000028 156117 74770508 102190X 150750 795R 24 126875)( DESCRIPTION *Nut, Kepa, Flange 5/16-18 "Washer, Lock 3/8 "Nut, Hex 3/8-16 Sh_d, Inner Bert Guard Rt Screw Shift Lever Lever, Shltt "Bolt, CaR 1/4-20xl/2Gr.
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293203 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE 12 9 KEY PART NO. NO. 5 102332X 6 74760524 7 102173)( 8 STD551137 9 STD541037 11 STD624003 12 126875X 13 102190X 150750 795R DESCRIPTION Bracket, Relnforcrnent Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1r2 Counter Weight, R.R. "Washer, Lock 3/8 *Nut, Hex 3/8-16 *Clip, Hairpin Rivet, Ddlled Tire Rim Tire Valve KEY PART NO. NO. 14 STD541431 15 ..... DESCRIPTION *Nut, Keps 5/16-18 Engine, (See Breakdown) Btigg_ & Stratton Model No. 137202,Type No.
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,293203 TRANSMISSION 12_ lS 11 44 51 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170337 2 165729 3 161963 4 5020,1 5 1370H 6 137335 7 145101 8 4895H 9 154467 10 7392M 11 100371K 12 106160X 13 142145 14 8353J 15 12000039 16 154466 18 4350J 19 12000040 20 102114X 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 102115X 6803J 102111X S'rD551143 STD541143 143009 106390X 102134X 150737 143008 S4 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Transmission Aseambty (Includes KeyNos. 2-54) Gearcase, LH. w/Bearing (Includes Key No.
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293203 TINE SHIELD 17 24 29 1 15 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 73900500 2 161415X558 3 8393,1 4 12000036 5 STD533107 6 8394J 7 8392J 8 109230X 9 102326X558 10 72140508 11 STD541031 12 STD551131 13 STD533112 14 124343X 15 161414X558 17 162175 18 STD532512 19 102701X DESCRIPTION Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 Shield, Side, Outer L H.
TILLER - ' MODEL NUMBER 917.293203 TINE ASSEMBLY 2 1 1 3 6 7 11 2 8 11 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 4459J 2 132673 3 6554J 4 STD624008 5 132727 6 7361O600 7 ST0551137 8 74610616 DESCRIPTION Tine, Outer, L.H. Pin,Shear Tine, Inner, L.PI. Retainer, Spdng Assembly, Hub end Prate+L.H. Nut, Hex 3/8-24 "Washer, Lock 3/6 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 KEY PART NO. NO. 9 4460J 10 132728 11 6555J DESCRIPTION Tine, Outer, R.H. Assembly, Hub end Plate, R.H. Tine, inner, R.H.
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293203 DECALS 1 7 i /11 Q lO KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 - - PART NO. 163119 166132 166133 137538 120431X 102180X 110719X 165268 120075X 1'57984 165278 162215 163094 172052 DESCRIPTION Decal, Logo Decal, Logo Decal, Description Decal, Caution, Drive Control Decal, Hand Placement Decal, Shift Indicator Decal, Operation and Lubrication Decal, Craftsman Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines Decal, Counter Rot.
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293203 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATI"ON - - MODEL NUMBER 137202, TYPE NO. 1125-E1 3O7 ) 15 528 _500 INSTRUCTION 49 MANUAL.
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TILLER - - MOOEL NUMBER 917.293203 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRA'rTON - - MODEL NUMBER 137202, TYPE NO. 1125-E1 2OO 3O7 10.SVA_EO_._U.
TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293203 ENGINE,BRIGGS& STRATTON- - MODELNUMBER137202,TYPENO.1125-E1 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 497144 399268 299819 214040 272157 495774 27549 94621 66578 270080 DESCRIPTION Cylinder Assembly Bushing,Cylinder * Seal, Oil Head, Cylinder e* Gasket' CylinderHead BreatherAssembly _* Gasket, ValveCover Screw, BreatherMounting Grommet,BreatherTube * Gasket, Crankcase, Standard .015" 270125 * Gasket, Crankcase .005" Thick 270126 * Gasket, Crankcase .
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293203 ENGINE,BRIGGS& STRATTON- - MODELNUMBER137202,TYPENO.1125-E1 KEY PART NO. NO.
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