Craftsman 917.252492, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... MODEL NO 917 252492 Caution Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully 8 H R 30 SLEEVE HITCH T IL LER ATTACHMENT Assembly Installation Operation Repair Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago tL 60684 U SA ...

Page 2: ... AND KEEPIN ASAFEPLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARRANTY LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase when this attachment is maintained lubricated and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner s manual Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship This warranty excludes tine s spark piL_ air cleaner and belt s which are ...

Page 3: ...gasoline is highly flammable and must al ways be handled with extreme care 9 Stop tractor disengage Tiller Attachment chJtch and stop Tiller and tractor engines Shift tractor to neutral position set parking brake and remove ignition key before leaving operator s posrt_on 10 Never stand near tines or work on tines when engine is running 11 Watch for traffic when crossing or near roadways 12 Always ...

Page 4: ...to fill Transmission Use S A E_ No 30 Motor Oil SC SD or SE Replace Oil Fill Plug 4 IMPORTANT ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL Fill Engine Crankcase with SA E NO 30 Motor Oil SC SD or SE Capacity is 1 1 2 pints 24 ounces Refer to Fig 1 Inset for Oil Fill Tube location ATTACHING TILLER TO TRACTOR 1 Install one or more wheel Weights to each rear wheel to in sure good traction when operating Tire chains...

Page 5: ... slowly keeping hold of the starter handle at all times 8 After engine starts move Choke Lever to _NO CHOKE position as engine warms up Fig 5 Inset 9 Move Tiller Engine Throttle Lever to FAST position STAND CLEAR OF ROTATING TINES 1 I0 Engage Tine Clutch Lever lever pulled up Fig 4 Dis engage and engage several times to check the clutching action of the belt If it is not clutching properly refer t...

Page 6: ...d or third hole from the bottom to attain this depth The Tiller Engine should be run at full throttle ex ept when cultivating small plants a slower engine speed is necessary to prevent burying the plants OPERATION DO S AND DON TS Always disengage Tine Clutch Lever Fig 4 and stop engine when traveling to or from field garden or when not tilling Lift Tifier out of the ground when turning corners Do ...

Page 7: ... If necessary add Oil Use S A E 30 Motor Oil SC SD or SE same as engine Replace Oil Fill Plug CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL AFTER EACH 110 HOURS OF OPERATION_ NOTE It is not necessary to change the Oil in this Tiller Transmission_ if for any reason it must be changed Oit capacity is 1 1 4 quarts AIR CLEANER EVERY 25 HOURS CLEAN AND RE OIL FOAM PRE CLEANER more often if engine runs rich and emits bl...

Page 8: ...e finger tight ONLY Forcing may cause damage 4 Open Idle Adjust Needle by turning 1 I 4 turns countel clockwise _ _ 5 Start engine Run engine a few minutes to warm it up _ REFER TO OPERATION PAGE 5 STEPS 3 THRU 8 6 With engine running at Idle Speed adjust Idle Adjust Needle I 8 turn at a time clockwise r_ and countetclock wise f _ until engine runs smoothly Allow several seconds between each adjus...

Page 9: ...GINE SHEAVE BE SURE THAT IT IS REINSTALLED SO THAT THE SET SCREW END IS TO WARD THE OUTSIDE FIG t3 o STORAGE Engines to be stored over 30 days should be completely drain ed of fuel to prevent gum deposits forming on essential carbur etor parts fuel filter fuet lines and tank 1 Drain fuel tank completely 2 Operate engine until gasoline in carburetoi is completely consumed 3 While engine is still wa...

Page 10: ...PAIR PARTS TILLER ATTACHMENT MODEL NUMBER 917 25249_ ENGINE AND TINES 25 22 4 13 _15 16 18 _19 68 24 28 27 A B 44 s2 C D _ 45 E 47 51 F _o G H J K L M 49 40 53 54 4z 19 47 _I 38 041 38 55 1_ 39 39 _ 56 10 ...

Page 11: ...dment RH 66 32 8224R Tine Shield 67 33 76020516 Cotter Pin 5 32 x I 68 34 8905R Spring 69 35 76020824 Cotter Pin 1 4 x I 1 2 o 36 ST0523110 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1Gr 2 37 19131311 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 11 Ga STD551137 Lockwasher 3 8 STD541037 Nut Hex3 8 16 UNC ST05231t5 Bolt Hex 5 16 8 x 1 _ 1 2 Gr 2 STD54t031 Nut Hex5 16 t8UNC 157605 2 Hex Bolt with Seres Ext Lockwasher 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 STD5225t0 ...

Page 12: ...REPAUR PARTS TILLER ATTACHMENT MODEL NUMBER 917 252492 TRANSMISSION AND GAUGE WHEELS 15 16 t L 6 7 A B C D E F G 39 _ 42 44 _4o 43 e43 _ 44 i _35 _12_ ...

Page 13: ... Thrust Cap 47 634A555 Tine Shaft and Sprocket 48 2600R Roller Chain 49 1370H Thrust Bearing Race 49 2H Gasket 50 634A59 2nd Reduction Shaft and Gears 51 DESCRIPTION 634A58 9858Mt 634A57 5855H 6672H 49t3H t685H t 3060400 624A57 4878HI 1st Reduction Shaft and Gears Woodruff Key 3 t6 x 5 8 input Shaft and Pinion Relief Valve Gear Shift Cover Gasket Locknut 5 16 18 UNC Pipe Plug 1 2 14 NET Gear Case ...

Page 14: ...REPAIR PARTS TILLER ATTACHMENT MODEL NUMBER 917 252492 8 H P ENGINE TECUMSEH MODEL NUMBER 143 776012 ENGINE 174 24 189 82A ...

Page 15: ...werlok 1 4 20 x 1 16 Screw Hex washer hdo Powerlok t 4 20 x t 3 16 Dipstick Oi Incl No 59 0 Ring Tube 0il filler Valve Exhaust incl No 70 Std Valve Exhaust Incl No 70 1 32 oversize 34035 Valve Exhaust lncl No 70 Std 67 34036 68 27882 68A 34689 69 27881 70 32561 76 32589 77 29443 78 611090 79 650880 80 650881 8t 650872 82 35135 82A 610118 83 650814 95 35187 96 34041 97 34030 98 6021A 99 33536 100 6...

Page 16: ...REPAIR PARTS TILLER ATTACHMENT MODEL NUMBER 917 252492 8 H P ENGINE TECUMSEH MODEL NUMBER 143_776012 ENGINE 54_ 49 51 53 27 56 25 24 118 l t57 _ 7 1 I _1 77 16 ...

Page 17: ...34704 Plate Fuel tank mounting 210C 36353 Screw Hex hal 5 16q8 x 5 8 212 632325 Bracket Fuel tank 213 590633 Screw Hex washer hd Durlok 1 4 20 215 33279D x 5 8 Screw Hex washer hd thread cutting 1 4 15 x 7 8 161 65O513 162 34698 163 650851 164 650852 165 650825 166 35044 166A 30675 167 650163 t68 33272A 169 650802 t70 34154 171 650713 172 34155 173 65O561 174 650665 Tank uat lnclo No 176 Cap Fual ...

Page 18: ...3 S t KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 5 906 33 Starter Rewind 1 590599 Pin Spring 2 5906t10 Washer 3 590598 Spring Brake 4 590627 Retainer 5 590148 Dog Starter 6 590617 Spring Dog 7 590601 Washer 8 590632 Pulley 9 590451A Rope Starter t0 590629 Spring _ Keeper Assy_ 11 590387 Handle Assy Starter 12 590634 Housing Assy_ Starter 18 ...

Page 19: ...PTION Carburetor Shaft 8 Lever Assy Throttle Spring Throttle return Shutter Throttle Screw Throttie Ef Choke shutter Spring Idle regulating screw Spring Main adjustment screw Screw ldle regulating Shaft t Lever Assy Choke Spring Choke posit oning Shutter Choke Plug Welch Plug Weich Inter Needle Seat 8 Clip Assy Incl No t3 Clip Inlet needIe Float Carburetor Shaft Float BowI Roar Washer Flat Washer ...

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