OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.299881 Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and instructions Before Operating Thws Equ=pment 8.0 HP 21 iNCH Ti E WIDTH REAR TINE TILLER WITH COUNTER ROTATING TINES • Assembly , Operation , Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments , Repair Parts ..................................................... i i i L I II=ll= Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. .............................
Safe Operation SAFETY RULES Powered Practices for Walk-Behind ° TRAINING • Read the Owner's Manua{ 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 clearof all persons,particu" tady small children, and pets.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tiller° It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance,. Should you experience any probtems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized Sears Service CentedDepartment. They have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tillero Please read and retain this manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 14 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ................................ 16-19 STORAGE ................................................................... 20 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 21 REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ....................................... 22-28 REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ...................................... 29-32 SERVICFJPARTS ORDERING ............... BACK COVER SAFETY RULES ............................
......... ii iiiiii ACCESSOR ,, i i,i1,111,1,111M i,i1,1 i l llll IT 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 .............. _,,,,_,,,, ,,,,_,,,,,,,_ .............. MUFFLER SPARK PLUG AIR FILTER i /1/1/111/1111/11_11 ........... GAS CAN ........................
iiiiiiiiiillllllllll illlll ii ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at thefactory 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. Standard wrench sizes are listed. POSITION (See Fig.
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING CARTON ...... I & i, Grasp handle assembly. Hold in"up"position, Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle assembly into position,, (See Fig. 2) i Hl,,H'l L II staples when handling or disposing of CAUTION: Be careful of exposed carton,!,ng material. I I% I HANDLE ASSEMBLY "UP" POSITION IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES,, = .
A CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 6) = insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator_ • insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure. SHIFT HAIRPIN CLIP INSERT CABLE CLIP (See Fig. 7) • SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR Insert plasticcable clip into hole on the back of handle column. Push cables into clip,, HANDLE COLUMN CABLES CABLE CLiP FIG. 6 REMOVE TILLER FIG. 7 FROM CRATE • Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N" (neutral) position (See Fig.
lUUUUUUllUUl _1iJ ........ OPERATI ,, ,iiii i_i_,ll_,,_,,u, LL'I I , , , iii i .......................... KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrationswith your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments° Save this 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 tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. i lltIHHlul I lll HOW TO USE YOUR i DEPTH STAKE (See Fig.
OPERATION TURNING CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12) o Release the drive control bar,, o The engine in your tiller has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil, ° Move throttle control to "SLOW" position., . o Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position., Tines will not turn,, With engine level, clean area around oil filler plug and remove plug_ • Lift handle to raise tines out of ground.
OPERATION TO START ENGINE TILLING (See Fig. 13) HINTS i LIIIILIIIHIIlUl ' I I IIllL II CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to handling your tiller, start actual field use with throttle in slow position. .................................. • , ,, ,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,, • Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected, and fuel shut-off valve is open. Move shift lever' indicator to "N" (neutral) position° ° Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
OPERATi 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 soit crust will help retain moisture in the soil. Best digging depth is I" to 3". Lower the outer side shields to protect small plants from being buried° - OUTER VIEW OF TIRE .
IBI CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ......................... .. FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE ,/ Check Engine Oil Level DATES ,/ = ....................
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILF[IES ...................................... A ] ii1,1111 iii1,111111 i1,1,,,111,i i1,1 ]1,, ]11,,,,, i I Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! 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.
L I I III IIILIIIIL I ............................................................ CUSTOMER SIBILITIES 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 arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged.
SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS IIU,lUUUUHlUUL ul, 'l 'm' TO REMOVE Remove hairpinclip and clevis pinfrom leftwheel Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch. ° Remove cap nut and washer, and 13/16 bolt and washer 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 tiller° ° Replace bett guard by reversing above procedure,, BELT GUARD CAI_.NU_TJ_ND WA_ HER I U"UUlI"'Ul TO REPLACE (See Fig. 25) BELT GUARD (See Fig.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 26, 27 and • To maintain the superb tilling performance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness, wear, and bending,particularlythe 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. • New tines should be assembled as shown in Fig. 28° Sharpened tine edges willrotate rearward from above.
ENGINE TO ADJUST PRELIMINARY SETTING THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 29) • Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments. ° The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see above)..
.......... • .................................... .... - IH III IlltLllll II STORAGE ................................. tu lluHllL Never store the tiller 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. :: : lllltlll] ! tll t Remove spark plug.
....... i1,,i, _,,i i ii_l,l_,,i,Wl,i 1,1,1,11,1, i ...... i ,i......................i,i,i,,i,,,,i,ij TROUBLESHOOTING ................... ,i, ,i,,i POINTS i,, CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM . II i i.... IIIP Will not start 1,, 2. 3 4. 5. Out of fuel. Engine net "CHOKED" properly., Engine flooded, Dirty air cleaner. Water in fuel 6. 7. 8. 9,, 10. Clogged fuel tank, Loose spark ptug wire. Bad spark plug or improper gap., Carburetor out of adiustmenL Fuel shut-off valve is closed.
REPAIR PARTS 8 HP 21" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299881 HANDLES 8 9 \. 4 6 \ 2 2 %,, % %_ , 15 22 21 11 \ \ KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 138305 141406 110673X 127254X 6712J 137119 110641X 71191008 STD533125 10 11 t2 t3 14 15 16 17 t8 110646X STD624003 81328 138295 109313X 138296 STD533710 109229X STD541437 DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS 8 HP 21" TALLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299881 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE 3 '16 13 17 27 15 22 % KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS 8 HP 21" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299881 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE 17 \ 16 8 5 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO. 138402 73220500 10040500 74760528 138669 STD523710 8450J STD551137 STD541037 STD533710 Bumper Nut Fin Hex 5/16-18 Wash Lock Hvy HIcl 5/16 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 Bracket, Engine Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x I Counter' Weight, R.
REPAIR PARTS 8 HP 21 " TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299881 TRANSMISSION 8 3 A B C 25 \ 41 50 44 17 24 41 36 37 35 41 38 49 41 KEY NO. PART NO. I 142477 106!79X 2 3 4 5 6 7 8370J 8547J 8546J 100413K 674A29I 674A290 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 4358J 8358J 8371J 100371K 7392M 8353J 8354J 12000039 4360J 1370H 4895H 100724M 105378X 106181X 835&J 5020J 8372J t06389X 100433M DESCRIPTION KEY NO. Transmission Assembly Gearcase Assembly, R.H.
REPAIR PARTS 8 HP 21 " TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299881 TINE SHIELD 10 8 1 17 19 21 KEY NO. I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 PART NO. 98000129 10871tX459 8393J 12000036 72140508 8394J 8392J 109230X 104178X459 STD533107 STD541031 STD551131 10040400 8386J 108710X459 15 KEY NO, DESCRIPTION 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Nut, Flange 5/16-18 Shield, Side, Outer, L.H.
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REPAIR PARTS 8HP 21" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299881 DECALS 1 2 8 7 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS 8 HP 21" TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.299881 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 190402, TYPE NO.6151-01 t 635 354 14 337 307 308 7 383 8 10 •k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
REPAIR PARTS 8 HP 21" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299881 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 190402, TYPE NO. 6151-01 [121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT i 50 45 53 41 I08 111 '_ 68 332_ 30 .
REPAIR PARTS 8 HP 21" TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.299881 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 190402, TYPE NO.6151-01 KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS 8 HP 21" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299881 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 190402, TYPE NO. 6151-01 KEY PART NO. NO.
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CRAFTSMANo OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.299881 8.0 HP 21 INCH TINE WIDTH REAR TINE TILLER WITH COUNTER Each tiller' has its own model number., Each engine has its own modet 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.
