,_EA/_S OWNER'S MANUAL Place Photo Here MODEL NO. 917.297350 CRRFTXMRN ° Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 5.
Safe Operation SAFETY RULES for Walk-Behind Practices TRAINING * * • Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly fam!Iiar 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 adufts 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 Tiller. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to t_ive yoL the best possible dependability and performance. PRODUCT Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, piease contact your nearest authorized Sears Service Center/Department. They have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ,,,,=JH,=,,,,n SAFETY RULES i ,, ,,, , ........................................................... ii,=l i=l i MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 12 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ................................. 14-17 STORAGE .................................................................... 18 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 19 REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ........................................ 20-25 REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ............
These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also available at most Sears Retail outlets and Service Centers. Most Sears Stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller. ENGINE SPARK PLUG AIR FILTER MUFFLER ii TILLER i GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ii MAINTENANCE BELT TINES CLEVIS 0 t:.
ASSEMBLY i i,i i ii,ll ,i,illl i lllllll , ill l i ii i i i,,,u,ill,,i,, ,lllllll 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 OPERATOR'S A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
ASSEMBLY UNPACKCARTON staples when handling or disposing of CAUTION: material. Be careful of exposed cartoning ! _ ii ,,H,IH H TINECONTROLCABLE TINE CONTROL HANDLE MOUNT III IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S)., - Cut cable ties securing handle column° o Slowly lift handle column and iay it over tiller° COLUMN . " Remove packing from carton. Hardware pack is found in folded cardboard packing. = S!]de handle cotumn onto handle mount,.
OPERATION ,,,,,, ,,,Hi, KNOW i,,,, i , ,,,,,,,,,,,i ,,, J, , ,i ................... ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, ,,,, YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiIler to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments° Save this manual for future reference. FORWARD 33NE CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE DEPTH STAKE RECOILSTARTERHANDLE O FIG.
OPERATIO 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 for 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 wheel height. (See Fig.
,lull, ,,i i OPERATION TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER IL i,ii , ,i ADD illllll i • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life. iMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F, USE FRESH, CLEAN, WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING CAUTION: Before lifting or transport. ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool. Disconnect spark plug wire.
OPERATION • 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. • Set depth stake and wheel height for shaIIow tilling when working extremely hard soil or sod. Then work across the first cuts at normal depth.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .................. {L/ ...... SCHEDULE OOPL FILL IN DATES REGULAR SERVICE /_O'i_'i-k.4 E /_/_/_ lul Check Engine Oil Level ,, ul I/ lulul : Change Engine Oil t/ ,,u ,, t ,,,ll i , ,u I_ .......
,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, CUSTOMEI , RESPONSIBILITIES .,,1, ,,,1,.,.1,, Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance ,1.. (except carburetor J 1.11. 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 MER RESPONSIBILITIES i iii MUFFLER TRANSMISSION Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arrestors 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 damage d . Your transmission if it is serviced.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FINAL CHECK "ON" POSITION MID-WIDTH TILLING - 24 INCH PATH (See Fig. 17) Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to holes "C" in line shafL With tine control"ON" (held down to handle) push down on handle to raise tines off the ground. • SlowIy pull recoil starter handle while observing tines. Tines should rotate forward. o If tines do not rotate, inner wire of control cable is too loose.
SERVICE TO REPLACE V-BELTS (See Figs. AND ADJUSTMENTS 20 and 21) FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT 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). ENGINE PULLEY / 1 .
SERVICE TO REMOVE BELT GUARD AND ADJUSTMENTS PRELIMINARY (See Fig, 22) SETTING • 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,, ° • Pull belt guard out and away from unit.
,ll ILl ,,ill i ii,, ii STORAGE ENGINE 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_ ,[,uuqu,u,,L CAUTION: Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See"ENGINE" in the Customer ResponsibiIities section of this manual). HHH, N I Never store the tiller OIL with where fumes may reach an open flame gasoline in the tank inside a building or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
TROU PROBLEM LESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE Will not start Hard to start CORRECTION I, I. Out of fuel 2. 3, 4o 5 Engine not "CHOKED" Engine flooded, Dirty air cleaner_ Water in fuel & 7 8. 9. Clogged fuel tank Loose spark plug wire,. Bad spark plug or improper gap, Carburetor out of adjustment. 1, ThroNe control not set properly 2. 3o 4_ 5. 6. Dirty air cleaner. Bad spark plug or improper gap.
REPAIR PARTS 5HP HANDLE 26" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297350 ASSEMBLY 2 16 15 5 8 22 17 18 19 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 STD533125 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I0 11 12 136993 110512X 110632X 3066J 2635,.
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP BELT GUARD AND 26" TILLER PULLEY -- MODEL NUMBER 91"7.297350 ASSEMBLY 8 29 1 _ 10 11 12 17 24 23 22 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 '11 12 13 14 15 16 PART NO, 123643X g484R 86777 74770812 STD541037 19131316 2009J 127180X 7476O628 106970X459 STD551025 104213X 72140405 133035 2614J 23230506 '?.
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 26" TILLER WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE NUMBER 917.297350 ASSEMBLY 1 17 - - MODEL 2 19 20 20 19 18 16 17 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 tl 9194R 74760520 STD523107 STD541031 STD551131 STD541537 4921H 1952J 122233X 326J STD623715 DESCRIP_ON Pin, Clevis Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 Nut, He× 5/16-18 Washer, Lock 5/16 Locknut 318-24 Clip, Hairpin Support, Depth Stake, R.H. Stake, Depth Pin, Clevis Bolt, Hex 3!8-24 x 1-1/2 Grade 5 KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS 5HP 26" TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.297350 TINE ASSEMBLY 2 i t 2 3 / / 2 6 6 6 I 6 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 100746M STD624008 674A43 DESCRIPTION KEY NO. Tine, Outer, R_H. Clip, Hairpin Tine, Inner, R.H+ 4 5 6 23 PART NO. 674A42 100744M 4929H DESCRIPTION Tine, Inner, L.Ho Tine, Outer, L.H.
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 26" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297350 TRANSMISSION 2O 1 14 14 _. 15 10 14 12 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 74760524 STD623732 STD551037 STD551137 7810H g057R459 1949J 110519X STD551131 STD541031 74760544 126669X DESCRIPTION Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Grade 2 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 3-1/4 Grade 5 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 1t Washer, Lock 3/8 Locknut 3/8-24 Shield, Tine Bracket, Engine, R.H. Bracket, Engine, L.H.
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 26" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.297350 DECALS 7 O KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -- PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 26" TILLER BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 26" TILLER BRIGGS & STRA_ON - -MODEL ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917.297350 135202, TYPE NO.
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 26" TILLER BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917.297350 135202, TYPE NO. 0119-01 L "k' REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP BRIGGS KEY PART NO. NO.
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m-i illl,llll ,,,= =i ,,iilll ,m [RI:IFTgMRNo OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.297350 5.0 HP 26 INCH TINE WIDTH FRONT TINE TILLER Each tiiler has its own model number_ Each engine has its own model number, The model number for your tiller will b_ 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 adjacent. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co.
