® Caution: Read and follow aH Safety Rumes and mnstructions Before Operating This Equipment 5,0 HP 71 C W G Tm ES UNTE . Assembty . Operation . Customer Responsibilities * Service and Adjustments , Repair Parts Sears, Roebgck and Co., Hoffman Estates, mL60179 U.SoA.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind TRAiNiNG , 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 atl persons, particularly small children, and pets.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tiller'. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. PRODUCT HORSEPOWER: 5.0 HP DISPLACEMENT: 9.03 cu. in. (!48cc) GASOLINE CAPACITY: 4 Quarts Unleaded Regular OIL (APt-SF/SG) : (CAPACITY: 20 oz.) SAE 30 (Above 32°F) SAE 5W_30(Be!ow 32°F) SPARK PLUG : (GAP: .
TABLE OF CONTENTS MAmNTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 13 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ................................ 15-18 STORAGE .................................................................... t9 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 20 REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ....................................... 21-27 REPAIR PARTSoENG_NE ....................................... 28°33 SERViCE/PARTS ORDERING ............... BACK COVER NDEX A Accessories ....................
IES These accessories were availabUe when the tiller was purchased, They are 8JSOavailabme at most Sears Retail out_ets and Service Centers. Most Sears Stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller, ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AR F_LTER GAS CAN ENGINE OiL STABmLIZER \il_ i'<_i / TILLER PERFORMANCE FURROW OPENER J" / ,{ ! / / ( // --- TroLLER MAmNTENANCE BELT TINES SHEAR 5 P_N HAIRPEN CUP
Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of thOse parts left unassembled for shipping purposes, To ensure safe and proper ooeration of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be hghtened securely, Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness, TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY OPERATOR'S PO%T_ON (See Fig.
LY UNPACKING CARTON Grasp handle assembly° Hold in "up" position. Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle assembly into position. (See Fig. 2) U of exposed staples when handNing or disposing of _ _ HANDLE ASSEMBLY "UP" POSiTiON _teriaL IMPORTANT: TILLER, BE CABLES. WHEN CAREFUL UNPACKING ANDASSEMBUNG NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK o While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties secudng handle assembly to top frame and depth stake, Let handle assembly rest on tiller.
LY ASSE@ CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig, 6) REMOVE T_LLER FROM CRATE o Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of shift lover indicator. o Make sure shift _ever indicator is in "N" (neutral) position (See Fig. 6) • o Insert hairpin dip through hole of shift rod to secure. hsert other end of shift rod into hole in shift lever. o Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle° Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield, o Insert second hairpin clip through hole of shift rod.
KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S r_ANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TJLLERo Compare the illustrations with your filler to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. These symboJs meaning. may appesr on your Til_er or in literature supplied with the product.
PE The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Ab,'_ays wear safety g_asses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tH_ingo We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety 9_asseso HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER DEPTH Know how to operate all controls oil or attempting to start engine.
Engine oil should be to point of overflowing. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECiFiCATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. All oil must meet A.P.I. Service Classification SF or SG. TURNmNG o Release the drive controJ bar. o Move throttle control to "SLOW" position. Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position. Tines will not turn. o 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 legsaway from tines.
E TO START l ENGtNE N¸ (See Fig, 17) CAUTHON: Keep tine control Soit conditions are important for proper tilting. Tines witf not readily penetrate dry, hard soit which may contribo ute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiIIer, I_4ard soil shouid be moistened before tilling; however, extremely wet soil will "baItoup" or clump during tilling, Wait until the soil is less wet in order to achieve the best results.
MAnNTENANCE SCHEDULE FiLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVMCE DATES Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins RepJace Spark Plug 1 - Change 2 - Service GENERAL more often when operating more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient in dirty or dusty conditions. temperatures.
ESPO E ENGMNE LUBRIOAT_ON Use only high quatity detergent oil rated with API sewice classification SF or SG Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade accBrding to your expected temperature. SAE ViSCOSn_" °F .20 '/ TEMPERATURE 0° RANGE 30° 32 ° GRADES 40 ° ANTICIPATED 60 ° BEFORE 80 ° 100 <1 NEXT OIL CHANGE FIG, 16 NOTE: A_though mu!tioviscosity oils (5W,G0, 10W_30_etc.
MER R L 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 attester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspectiono Replace if damaged. Your transmission is sealed and will only require iubdcation if serviced. o Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.
V CE AND TO REMOVE o BELT GUARD E ADJ TO REPLACE GROUND Figs. 22 and 23) (See Fig_ 22) Remove LH. inner and outer side shields (See "TO REMOVE WHEEL" in this section of this manual} DRIVE BELT (See o Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch. Remove bett guardo (See'q'o REMOVE BELTGUARD" in this section of this manual), + Loosen belt guides "A" and "B" and also nuts "C" and o Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of be!t guard.
OK AN© ADJU T_NE REPLACEB]ENT 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, tf the gap between the tines exceeds 3ot/2 inches they should be replaced or straightened as necessary. (See Figs, 24.
CE AND F_NAL SETTING ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE (See Fig. 27) CONTROL o Loosen cable damp screw to allow cable to move o Move throttk_ control lever on upper handte to "FAST" position. Puff throttle cable out to end of travel o o o Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustment:s with engine running at idle and drive control bar in "DISENGAGED" position.
E ENGINE Immediately prepare your titler for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more° Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oit, (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manuat), CAUTI1ON: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a buitding where fumes may reach an open flame or spark° AHow the engine to ceo_ before storing ir_ any encUosure, CYUNDERS o Remove spark pkJg, o Pour I ounce (29 mI) of oi! thro
TROUBL£S PROBLEM CAUSE Will P,ot start 8 7, 8. 9. i0. Clogged _uel ta_k. Loose spark p_ug wire Bad spai_k p!ug or improper gap. Carburetor out of adjustment Oi_ soaked air filter 6. Fi!l fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Clean or replace air cieaner cartridge. Drain fuel tank and carburetoL and refill tank with fresh gasoline. Remove fuel _ar_kand elearL 7. 8. 9. t0. Make sure spark pkJg wire is seated properly on plug.
REPAMR PARTS T LLER o MODEL NUMBER 917o295652 HANDLES \ \ 2 \, t5 / 22 21 23 \ \ \ \ KEY NO. PART NO. t 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 !7 t8 148583 141406 110673X 127254X 6712J t37119 1!064tX 71 t91008 72010520 t10646X STD624003 81328 11074tX 1093!3X 110702X STD5337!0 109229X STD541437 KEY NOo DESCRiPTiON Throttle, Control Grip, Handle Grommet, Handle Bar, Drive Controt Assembly Cap, Vinyl Panel, Controt Bushing, Split * Screw, Pan Head #10_24 * Bolt, 5/16d8 x 2o.
REPAMR PARTS TWLLER -° MODEL MAINFRAME, LE_ NUMBER 9i7.295652 SIDE 9 10 8 39 ,p 5 42 37 38 16 41 17 21 20 i9 3O 28 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 !3 14 t5 16 17 !9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PART NO. STD541431 STD55ii37 STD541037 74930568 STD571810 1101!1X STD532505 8700J 86777 3 27 DESCRIPTION Nut, Keps 5/16q8 * Washer, Lock 3/8 * Nut, Hex 3/8q 6 Bolt, Flex 5/t6-18 x 4ol/4 * Pin, Roll Lever, Shift * Bolt, Carriage 1/4_20 x !/2 Gr.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER MAINFRAME, o o MODEL NUMBER 917o295652 RIGHT SIDE 17 16 / II 3 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 !1 12 PART NO. 146934 73970500 STD55103t 74760512 ! 02332X 74760532 t02173X STD55t137 STD541037 74760524 STD624003 126875X KEY PART NO. NO, 13 50t5J 128952 795R 14 STD54t431 15 146153 D_SCRIPT[ON Bumper Locknut, He\, Flange 5116-18 * Washer 1t/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga. Bolt, Hex 5/16o18 x 3/4 Bracket, Reinforcement Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 2 CounterWeight, R.H.
REPAMR PARTS TILLER o o MODEL NUMBER 917.295652 TRANSMISSION 25 25 5 °44 18 48 18 KEY NO. KEY PART NOo NO. 1 150697 2 150698 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1! 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 10621tX 5020J 1370H 137335 145101 4895H 102136X 7392M 100371K 106160X 142145 8353J 12000039 140525 4358J 12000040 102114X 21 22 23 24 25 27 102115X 6803J 10211tX STD551143 STD541143 143009 DESCR_PTION Transmission Assembly 0ncludes Key Nos. 2°.52) Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing (hcludes Key No.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917o295652 TINE SHIELD 5 7 8 / 5 °V 29 15 !9 21 / KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 !2 13 14 15 16 17 !8 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TroLLER o o MODEL NUMBER 917.295652 TJNE ASSEMBLY 3 3 8 9 11 9 9 KEY NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PART NO. 4459J 132673 6554J STD624008 t32727 73610600 STD551137 KEY PART DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. 8 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8--24 x 1 9 4460J Tine, Outer, R.H. 10 132728 Assembly, Hub and Plate, R.H. 11 6555J Tine, Inner, R.H. * STANDARD HARDWARE --PURCHASE LOCALLY DESCRIPTION Tine, Outer, L.H. Pin, Shear Tine, Inner, L.H° * Clip, Hairpin Assembly, Hub and Plate, L.H.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER _ o MODEL NUMBER 917o2£5652 DECALS 4 2 3 \ 8 7 \ 10 \ KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 -_ o_ PART NO.
R AIR PARTS TILLER ENGINE, o o MODEL BR_GGS & STRATTON NUMBER o - _IODEL 917o295652 NUMBER 333402, TYPE NO. 0083.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER ENGINE, o _ MODEL BRmGGS & STRATTON NUMBER 9!7.295652 o o MODEL NUMBER 133402, TYPE NO.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER ENGmNE, BR]GGS o o MODEL & STRATTON NUMBER 917.295652 o ° MODEL NUMBER 133402, TYPE NO.
REPAtR PARTS T_LLER _ o MODEL ENGMNE_ BRHGGS & STRATTON NUMBER 917o295652 o o MODEL NUMBER 642 133402_ TYPE NOo 0083o01 832 535 445 346 851 !1 335 23 3O4 \ _305 73 332 @ 31
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - ° MODEL NUMBER ENGINE, BR GGS KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 1t 12 495133 399268 2998!9 214040 272157 495774 27549 94621 66578 270080 270125 270126 13 94221 13A 94167 14 94679 15 94387 15A 93448 16 18 19 20 21 21A 22 22A 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 32 33 34 4.
REPAIR PARTS T LLER ENGtNE BRIGGS KEY PART NOo NO. 141 159 163 164 165 182 184 185 187 187A 188 200 20! 209 219 220 222 227 230 232 284 300 304 306 30Z 308 332 333 335 337 495651 280871 272537 281247 94692 224669 93559 940t0 393815 4952!8 94357 223886 262865 262283 494845 221551 494899 494906 94742 260585 94620 494562 497018 © 2L4820 94680 224740 92284 397358 93414 802592 346 347 356 356A 358 363 383 '9 42. 445 455 456 459 461 515 524 528 535 552 562 592 93705 493521 495135 4.
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£ ® 5.0 HP 17 iNCH Tt E Wi A TmNE TILLER WiTH TINES COUNTER ROTAT! MODEL NO. 917.295652 Each tiller has its own model number,. Each engine has its own model number. The model number for your tiller will be found on a plate attached to the top of the transmission. The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine.
