OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.299691 Cauti6n; Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 5.0 HP 17 INC TINE WIDTH COUNTER ROTATING TINES EAR TI TILLER • Assembly , Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustment • Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING , Read the operating and service instruction manual carefuIly. 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.
PRODUCT NGRATULATIONS onyourpurchase ofa SearsTiller. _s beendesigned,engineered and manufactured to you the best possibledependability and perform- SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER: 5.0 H.P. DISPLACEMENT: 12.57 cu. in. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 QUART (UNLEADED) ase read and retain this manual. The instructions will _ble you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly. /ays observe the "SAFETY RULES". OIL (20 OZ. CAPACITY): SAE 30W (SAE 10W 30) MODEL NUMBER SPARK PLUG (GAP .030 IN.
OF CONTENTS INDEX A Accessories ...................................... Adjustments: Depth Stake ............................ Ground Drive Belt .................... Handle Height ......................... Throttle .................................... Tines ....................................... Air Cleaner: Maintenance ............................ F 5 10 16 15 18 17 14 B Belt: Guard ...................................... 16 Ground Drive ........................... 16 Repair Parts ........................
TILLER ACCESSORIES SE ACCESSORIES WERE AVAILABLE WHEN THE TILLER WAS PURCHASED. THEY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT _T SEARS RETAIL OUTLETS, CATALOG AND SERVICE CENTERS, MOST SEARS STORES CAN ORDER REPAIR ;TS FOR YOU WHEN YOU PROVIDE THE MODEL NUMBER OF YOUR TILLER. 31NE m,,,,i PARK PLUG ...... MUFFLER AIR FILTER ENGINE OIL ., i =1 STABILIZER LER PERFORMANCE FURROW OPENER .
ASS ,u LY ,i i TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TILLER YOU WILL NEED: (1) utility knife (1) wire cutter OPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig. 1) The right hand (R.H.) and left hand (LH.) sides of your titler are determined from the operator's position while standing behind tiNer, tli tire pair pressure of pliers gauge (1) screwdriver Ill ratchet9/16" wrench (or adjustable wrench) or (1) socket extension : (I) 9/t6" socket FRONT LEFT RIGHT OPERATOR'S POSITION FIGURE 1 • • ....
ASSEMBLY INPACKiNG CARTON (See Fig. 2) of ¢attoning Be material.CAUTION: careful of expose -----1 staples when handling or disposing • Grasp handle assembly. Hold in "up" position. Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch, Slide handle assembly into position. i "UP" POSITION _PORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING ILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK ;ABLES. While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame and depth stake. Let handle assembly rest on tiller.
ASSE CONNECT SHIFT BLY ROD (See Fig. 6, 7 & 8) SHIFT LEVER • Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hote of shift lever indicator. , Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure. • Insert other end of shift rod into hoie in shift lever. • Insert second hairpin clip through hole of shift rod. ATTACH THIS END TO SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR ATTACH THIS END TO SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR HAIRPIN CLIP ' / SHIFT ROD SHIFT ROD FIG. 8 FIG.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR T_LLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. manual for future reference.
OPERATION 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 til|ing. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
OPE ATION TURNING BEFORE * Release the drive control bar. CHECK o Move throttle control to "SLOW" position. OiL LEVEL (See Fig. 14) , With engine level, remove engine oil filler plug. . Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. o Engine oil should be to point of overflowing. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 15) CAUTION: Keep the fine control in "OFF" position when starting engine, 1 , • • • Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected. Move shift tever indicator to "N" neutral position. Place throttle control in "FAST" position. Place choke control in "CHOKE" position if the engine is cold. A warm engine may not require choking to start. , Grasp starter handle with one hand and grasp the tiller with other hand.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL tN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points inspect Spark Attester Muffler inspect Air Screen Replace Air CIeaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2.
NTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance to prevent accidental starting of engine. (except carburetor adjustment) Prevent firesl 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 burns.
NTENANCE MUFFLER TRANSMISSION Do not operate tiller without muffler, Do not tamper with exhaust system, Damaged mufflers or spark attesters could create a fire hazard, inspect periodically and replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrestor screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged. Your transmission is seated and will only require lubrication if serviced. SPARK CLEANING • Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc, of alt foreign matter.
SERVICEAN TO REMOVE BELT GUARD ADJUSTI ENTS TO REPLACE GROUND (See Figs. 24 and 25) (See Fig. 24) NOTE: For ease of removal, remove outer side shield, and hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch. DRIVE BELT , Move left wheel and remove belt guard as described in "TO REMOVE BELT GUARD". , Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of belt guard. Loosen belt guides"A" and "B" and also nuts "C" and "D".
SERVICE AN - TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. ADJUSTMENTS 26, 27 and * To maintain the superb tilling performance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness, wear, and bending, particufarfy the tines which are next to the transmission. If the gap between the tines exceeds 3-1/ 2 inches, they should be replaced or straightened as necessary. 28) ther protection dling tines. when han____.,=_ A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow.
SERVICE AN ADJUSTM NTS ENGINE IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT TO ADJUST • To adjust idle clockwise and speed adjusting throttle linkage. ACCELERATfQN THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 29) • Loosen cable clamp screw to allow cable to move, , Move throttle control lever on upper handle to "FAST" position. RPM, rotate throttle linkage counterhold against stop while adjusting idle screw to obtain 1750 RPM. Release TEST - • Move throttle control lever from "SLOW" to "FAST" position.
STORAGE Im mediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more, ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance 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 • Remove spark plug.
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REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 17" CRT TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299691 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 2 1 11 13 \ 16 \ t7 '\ \ \ KEY NO. PART NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 t10707X 110674X 110673X t27254X 6712J 110641X STD511005 8 9 126948X STD533125 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 t7 18 I9 t09313X t10741X 110646X STD624003 81328 110702X STD541437 109229X STD533710 19131611 DESCRIPTION Cap, Sleeve Grip, Handle Grommet, Handle Bar, Drive Control Assembly Cap, Vinyt Bushing, Split *Screw, Mach. Pan Head. C.R.
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 17" CRT TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299691 MAINFRAME_ LEFT SIDE 13 12 40 13 19 \ 22 16 18 33 123 KEY NO. PART NO.
:REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 17" CRT TILLER MAINFRAME, -- MODEL NUMBER 917.299691 RIGHT SiDE 9 / / i 7 KEY NO. l 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PART NO. STD541431 102332X 74760524 102173X STD551137 STD541037 STD624003 126875X DESCRIPTION *Nut, Keps 5/16-18 Bracket, Reinforcment Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Counterweight, R+H. *Washer, Lock 3/8 *Nut, He× 3/8-16 *Clip, Hairpin Rivet, DriNed KEY NO. PART NO. 9 5015J 124366X 795R 123081X 127520 110719X . + + .
35 o_ 44" KEY _,7_o 2 PART NO, 121147X 3 4 5 8 7 8 9 t0 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 I8 t9 20 t06211X 5020j t370H t02113X t02110X 4895H t02136X 7392M 100371K 106160X 102107X 8353J 12000039 102109X 104159X 4358J 12000040 102114X 21 22 23 24 25 102115X 6803J 102111X STD551143 STD551143 °51 DESCRiPTiON Transmission Assembly _ncludes Key Noso 2-52) earcase, L.H. w/Bearing GlnCludes Key No. 4) asket, Gearcase Bearing, Needle Washer, Thrust 5/8 x 1.
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 17" CRT TILLER = - MODEL NUMBER 917.299691 TINE SHIELD 13 17 24 KEY NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 t2 13 14 15 t6 t7 t8 PART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO, 98000129 Nut, Flange 5/t6-18 104086X417 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. t24309X417 Shie!d, Side 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 12000036 Ring, Klip STD533107 * Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 Gr 5 8394J Spring 109230X Spring, Stake, Depth t24289X417 Shield, Tine STD532512 *Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Gr.
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 17" CRT TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299691 TINES 1 1 9 11 10 9 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 PART NO. 4459J 74610616 STD551137 73610600 4929H I02380X KEY NO, DESCRIPTION 7 8 9 10 11 Tine, L. H. Outer Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 * Washer, Lock 3/8 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 Pin, Clevis Assembly, Hub apd Plate,, L. H, PART NO, 6554J 6555J 4460J STD624008 102382X DESCRIPTION Tine, L. H. Inner Tine, R, H. Inner Tine, R, H. Outer *Clip, Hairpin Assembly, Hub and Plate, R.H.
REPAIR PARTS ENGINE 5 HP 17" CRT TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.299691 , BRIGGS & STRATTON-MODEL NUMBER 130202, TYPE NUMBER ENGINE, RIGHT SIDE 3129-01 16 12 / 17 19 20 ..q / I ' ! 1 5 2 3 I0 7 8 I ! ] 32 ! 31 33 KEY NO. PART NO, 1 390463 2 3 4 5 230228 66728 66884 299431 DESCRIPTION 6 92987 7 490179 8 295871 9 94128 I0 222598 11490817 12 490169 13 93158 14 93490 t5 221923 16 399671 Starter Assembly, Rewind (Inc. Key No's 2-9) Pin, Starter Grip Grip, Starter Rope (Inc. Key No.
REPAIR PARTS ENGINE 5 HP 17" CRT TILLER -= MODEL NUMBER 917.29969t = BRiGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 130202, TYPE NUMBER ENGINE, REAR 3129-01 2 3 4 5 10' 7 _ 55 48 49 50 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS ENGINE 5 HP 17" CRT TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.299691 - BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 130202, TYPE NUMBER ENGINE, LEFT SIDE \ i,r-..,, "y] 10 KEY NO, PART NO. 1 2 3 90832 93656 297602 4 5 6 7 8 9 t0 11 294606 297603 66768 270080 93490 221511 93032 91249 DESCRIPTION Washer, Lock Stud Cover Assembly, Crankcase (Inc. Key No.'s 5,6, and 7) Seat, Oil * Bushing, Crankcase Cover Plug, Oil Filler ** Gasket, Crankcase .015' thick Screw, Cylinder Shield Mtg.
REPAIR PARTS ENGINE 5 HP 17" CRT TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS ENGINE 5 HP 17" CRT TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.299691 - BRIGGS & STRATTON o- MODEL NUMBER 130202, TYPE NUMBER 3129-01 ENGINE, iNTERNAL PARTS KEY NO, PART NO. 1 2 3 2t 1542 94221 93369 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 293918 66538 221512 272157 211119 261044 26478 260552 93312 211172 211787 262001 393615 17 18 19 222263 93935 393757 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 93705 27549 294178 66578 231526 67838 93394 262280 490374 DESCRIPTION ** * * * ** KEY PART NO.
OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.299691 5.0 HP 17 INCH TI E WIDTH COUNTER ROTATING REAR TINE TILLE Each tiller has its own model number. number. TIN Each engine has its own modet The model number for your tiiler wilt be found on a pfate attached to the top of the transmission. The mode! number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine adjacent to the spark plug. All parts listed herein may be ordered from _n_ Searsl Roebuck and Co. Service Center and most Retail Steres.
