Owner's Manual [RAFTSMAN+ 6.0 HP 17 INCH TINE WIDTH REAR TINE WITH COUNTER ROTATING TINES TILLER Model No 917.293310 • Safety _ • Assembly • Operation /_ I (_._ '"°n enonce/ • Espanol _ • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and followall Safety Rules and Instructions 101efore operatingthis equipment _ears, Roebuck and Co.
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)PERATION Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. 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 falling.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE HORSEPOWER: A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details. )ISPLACEMENT: 6.0 HP 13.53 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY: OIL (API-SF/SG/SH): CUSTOMER 3 Quarts Unleaded Regular SPARK PLUG : GAP: .030") RESPONSIBILITIES • 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 FRONT factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all pads and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED RIGHT LEFT FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
UNPACKING CARTON _CAUTION: 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, 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. • Slowly'ease handle assembly up and place on top of carton.
INSERT CABLE CLIP • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column. Push cables Attach this end to shift lever -..-......_._..._ into clip. _-.-Attach this End To shift _ Shift Rod Lever Indicator Handle Column • Hairpin ;lip Shift Lever Indicator Shift ROd Cables Cable Clip CONNECT SHIFT ROD • Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of shift lever indicator. • Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure.
Thesesymbols mayappearon yourTilleror in literaturesuppliedwiththe product, Learnandunder'standtheirmeaning. FNR& TILI*b_ FC_NARD NE_ REVERSE P.J,t.m_l CR WNqI_G o ON OFF KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S TILLER. MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference.
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.
TURNING CHECK • Release the drive control bar. • IViove throttle control to "SLOW" position. • Place shift lever indicator in =P (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 ddve control bar and lower handle. Place shift lever in till position and move throttle control to desired speed.
_CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion, if gasoline is accideno tally spilled, move machine away from area of spill. Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. TO START ENGINE ,_.CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in =DISENGAGED" position when starting engw ine.
I ©0,000 00!000 00[000 00lO:O CULTIVATING Cultivatingis destroyingthe weeds betweenrowsto preventthemfrom 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.
.A,.*E...CE SCHEDULE AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE " Check EngineOil Level I_1,,?. Oil pivot Points II/ Inspect Spark An'ester / Muffler I/ Inspect Air Screen ' Iv#' Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge I_ 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins li/ Replace Spark Plug ¥#' 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or k_high ambietlt t_ture_. 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty co_dl_s.
Disconnectsparkplug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. • Alter oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. • Remove oil fill plug. • Refill engine with oil through oil fill tube. See =CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in the Operation section of this manual. • Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel.
MUFFLE R COOLING SYSTEM Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean. • Clean air screen frequently using a stiffbristled brush. • Keep cylinder fins, levers, and linkage free of dirt and chaff. Housing Muffler Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark an'asters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodicallyand replace if necessary.
Belt Guard TIRE CARE CAUTION: When mounting tires, unless beads are seated, overinflation can cause and Washer (Locatec Behind an explosion. • Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. If _tire w_essures are not equal, tiller will pull to one side. • Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber. TO REMOVE WHEEL Screws Pin • Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping. TO REPLACE BELT ° Remove outer side shield by removing nuts "A" and "B".
Screw Engine_ Cabl_ Idler Pulley Transmission Pulley TINE REPLACEMENT • To maintain the superb tilling pedormance of this machine the tines should _CAUTION: Tines 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. A tine this worn needs to be replaced.
ENGINE TO ADJUST Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel, tempera.
Immediatelyprepareyour tillerfor storage atthe endof the seasonor if the unitwill not be usedfor 30 days or morn. _.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. 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" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Dirtyair 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- Hard to start 1. Throttle controlnot set properly. 2. Dirty air cleaner. 3. Bad spark plug or improper gap. 4. Stale or dirty fuel. 1. Fill fuai tank. 2. Sea "TO START ENGINE" in.the Operation section. 3.
PROBLEM Engineoverheats CAUSE ,r 1, Low oil level/didy oil. 2, Dirty engine air screen. 3. Dirty engine. 4. Partially plugged muffler. 5. Improper carburetor adjustment. Excessivebounce/ difficult handling 1. Ground too dry and hard. 2. Wheels and depth stake incorrectlyadjusted. CORREC_ON 1. Check oil le_lal/changeoil. 2. Clean engine air screen. 3. Clean cylinderfins, air screen, muf : tier area. 4. Remove and clean muffler. • 5. Adjust carburetor to richer posi tion. 1.
TILLER - ,,MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 HANDLES 3 2 15 11 \ _\\ 30 \ KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO.
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE $ 16 45 30 23 24 KEY PART NO, NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 STD541431 STD551137 STD541037 165710 154734 110111X STD532505 8700J 86777 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 21 23 9484R STD551125 STD541025 23230506 110652X STD551031 145102 STD541031 12000028 156117 5015J 128952 795R KEY DESCRIPTION NO.
MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE 15 13 /,/ 12 y 6 11 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PART KEY PART NO. NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 166532 Bumper 73970500 Locknut,Hex, Flange 5/16-18 STD551031 *Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16Ga. STD523107 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x3/4 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement STD523120 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x2 102173X CounterWeigh, R.H. STD551137 *Washer, Lock 3/8 STD541037 *Nut, Hex 3/8-16 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/'16-18 x 1-1/2 DESCRIPTION 11 STD624003 *Clip, Hairpin 12 126875X Rivet, Drilled 13 5015.
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 TRANSMISSION 12_, g 44 54 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 165728 2 165729 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 161963 5020J 1370H 137335 145101 4895H 154467 7392M 100371K 106160X 142145 8353,.I 12000039 154466 4358J 12000040 102114){ 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 102115X 6803J 102111X STD551143 STD541143 143009 106390X 102134X DESCRIPTION TransmissionAssembly(Includes Key Nos. 2-52) Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing(includes Key No.
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 TINE SHIELD 5 14 24 /0=_.... 24 1 15 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PART KEY PART NO. NO. NO. 98000129 161415X558 8393J 12000036 STD533107 8394J 8392J 109230X 124289X558 STD533110 STD541031 STD551131 STD533112 124311X 161414X558 73510400 DESCRIPTION 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Nut, Flange 5/16-18 Shield, Side, Outer L.
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 TINE ASSEMBLY 2 1 1 1 4 11 8 11 9 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4459J 132673 6554J 163552 132727 73610600 STD551137 74610616 DESCRIPTION "13ne, Outer, L.H. Pin, Shear line, Inner, L.H. *Clip, Hairpin Assembly,Hub and Plate, L.H. Nut, Hex 3/8-24 *Washer,Lock3/8 Bolt.Rex 3/8-24 x 1 ,t KEY PART NO. NO. 9 10 11 4460J 132728 6555J DESCRIPTION Tine, Outer, R.H. Assembly,Hub and Rate, R.H. "13ne, Inner.R.H.
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 DECALS 12 14 9 \ KEY PART NO. NO.
TILLER ENGINE, BRIGGS - - MODEL & STRATTON NUMBER - - MODEL NUMBER I 1010 LABEL KIT I 917.293310 121432-0124-E1 "k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL.. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL [ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 33 40 ,022 _j 619 ,d_ 49 13..
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TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 ENGINE,BRIGGS& STRATTON.. - MODEL NUMBER 121432-0124-E1 i inn i 358 GASKET SET '°_' 51/ j "N_ 163 0 "__!' ;,_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR KIT 11°° 9 nl 51 O 163 634_ A 11o_ 127_ ,.0 'Y 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT i ,n .
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TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121432-0124-E1 KEY NO. PART NO. KEY NO.
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