Craftsman 917.292380, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...TINE WIDTH FRONT TINE TILLER Model No 17 292380 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa _ol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow _11 Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...y gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO D 817WA HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 TRAINING 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 t...

Page 3: ...ne capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing Never allow bystanders near the unit Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller Never operate the tiller withoutgood vis ibilityor light Be careful when tilJingin hard ground The tines may catch in the...

Page 4: ...intenance Agreementis avail able on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmES Read and ol_servethe safety rules Followa regular schedule in maintain ing cadng for and using your tiller Follow the instructionsunder the Maintenance and Storage sectionsof this Owner s Manual WARNING This unit is equipped with an intemal combustion engine and should not be used ...

Page 5: ... wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife 1 Pair of pliers 1 Screwdriver 2 1 2 wrenches OPERATOR S POSITION When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position standing behind tiller handles Left Front Right Operator s Position CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK iii tililtlilililtltl i2i Hex Bolts 5 16 18 x 3 4 5 1...

Page 6: ...lts 5 16 18 x 3 4 Handle Panel Bolts INSTALl DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY Loosen nuts A and B Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spdng down Bolt stake support to engine brackets with hex bolts lock washers and nuts Tighten securely Tighten nuts A_ and B Depth stake must move freely If it does not loosen support bolt Engine Bracket Halves Nut A Depth Stake Stake Support Bolt Stak...

Page 7: ... the prod uct Leam and understand their meaning FNR FORWARD NEUTRN REVF RSE CAUTION O_ WARNING ON _F Depth Control Recoil 0 Tines MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears tillersconform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute FORWARD TINE CONTROL Engages tines in forward direction CHOKE CONTROL Used when startinga cold engine THROTTLE CONTROL Controls engine speed DEPTH ST...

Page 8: ...he hair pin clip and clevis pin Change depth stake to desired position Replace the cle vis pin and hairpin clip For normal tilling set depth stake at the second or third hole from the top WHEELS Adjust wheels by loosening nuts A and B Move wheels to desired position Retighten nuts A and B Move wheels forwardfor deeper tilling Move wheels backward fo_ shallower tilling Nut A Stake and Clevis Pin Nu...

Page 9: ...ill Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disap peared Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame 9 TO START ENGINE _CAUTION Keep tine control in OFF position when starting engine When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel ...

Page 10: ...oil at the end of the growing season to fur ther condition the soil Soil conditions are important for proper tilling Tines will not readily penetrate dry hard soil which may contribute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller Hard soil should be mois tened before tilling however extremely wet soil will ball up or clump during till ing Wait until the soil is less wet in order to ac...

Page 11: ...gligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check tines and ...

Page 12: ...e oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SG or SH Be sure tiller is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove drain plug Tip tiller forward to drain oil After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Remove oil filler plug Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine Refill engine with oil Se...

Page 13: ...to clean your unit unless the muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life ACAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height Select handle height best suited for your tilling condition...

Page 14: ...lowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines Tines should not rotate If tines rotate place loop of idler spring in a lower link of chain and retest FINAL CHECK ON POSITION With tine control ON held down t_ handle push down on handle to raise tines off the ground Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines 13nesshould rotate for ward If tines do not rotate place loop of idler ...

Page 15: ...anufac turer s service outlet TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburator has a high speed fixed jet and has been preset at the factory and ad justment Should not be necessary H _wev er minor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temper ature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes ...

Page 16: ...tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTEi Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add sta bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the ...

Page 17: ... 4 Clean or replace air cleaner car tridge 5 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 6 Remove fuel tank and clean 7 Make sure spark plug wire is seat ed prapedy on plug 8 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 9 Make necessary adjustments 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Place throttlecontrol in FAST position Clean or replace air cleaner car tridge Replace spark plug ...

Page 18: ...d V belt not correctlyadjusted V belt is off pulley s Tilling too deep Throttlecontrol notpropedy adjusted Carburetor out of adjustment CORRECTION 1 Check oil leveVchange oil 2 Clean engine air screen 3 Clean cylinder fins air screen muf tier area 4 Remove and clean muffler 5 Adjustcarburetor to richerposi tion 1 Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions 2 Adjustwheels and depth st...

Page 19: ...Ga Handle LH Gdp Handle Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Lever Clutch8 00 Grip Lever Cable Control Rne Spdng Extension Washer 3 8 x 7 8 x 14Ga Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 1 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 74760512 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 3 4 16 100405O0 Washer Lock 5 16 17 73220500 Nut Hex 5 16 18 18 98000129 Nut Flanged 5 16 18 19 72140506 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18x3 4Gr _ 20 9209R431 Panel Handle 22 151474 Handle R H...

Page 20: ...t Thd Roller 1 4 20 x 2 1 2 Shield InnerGuard Bit Ft Screw Hex WshHd 8 18 x 1 2 Spacer Split 327 x 42 x 2 09 Guard Belt Pad Idler V Belt Ring Retainer Sheave Transmission KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 165504 Nut J Clip 16 12000036 Ring Klip 17 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 18 161806 Pulley Idler 19 162290 IdlerArmAssembly 20 74760620 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 21 106968X Shaft IdlerArm 25 73350500 Nut ...

Page 21: ...sher Lock 5 16 Locknut W insert 3 6 16 Clip Hairpin Support Depth Stake R H Depth Stake Pin Clevis Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 X 1 1 2 Support Depth Stake LH KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 5388J Spring Depth Stake 16 121117X Bolt Shoulder 17 9186R Wheel 18 19131311 Washer 13 32 x13 16 x11 Ga 19 9190R Bracket Wheel 20 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 6 16 21 74760516 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 22...

Page 22: ...NUMBER 917 292380 TINE ASSEMBLY 2 2 KEY PART NO NO 1 165774 2 4921H 3 165772 DESCRIPTION fine Outer R H Clip Hairpin line Inner R H KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 4 165771 l _e Inner LH 5 16 5773 l me Outer LH 6 9194R Pin Clevis 4O ...

Page 23: ...knut whNasher3 8 16 Shield fine Bracket Engine R H Bracket Engine LH Washer Lock 5 16 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Bolt Hex I ld5 16 18 x 2 3 4 Transmission Spacer Split KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 STD541431 16 19091412 17 19092016 18 STD551125 19 74610412 20 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Washer 9 82 x 7 8 x 12 Ga Washer 9 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock 1 4 Bolt Hex 1 4 28 x 3 4 Gr 5 Engine Briggs Stranon Model No 94202 ...

Page 24: ... Decal Logo 3 110719X Decal Oper Lubrlcation 4 110655X Decal fine Control 5 120431X Decal Hand Placement 6 162215 Decal fine ShieldWmg Dora 7 120075X Decal Warning Rotating Rnes 8 165283 Decal Craftsman 9 165327 Decal ControlSpeed 10 165284 Decal 3 75 HP 11 166129 Decal fineShieldFt Polo 166003 Manual Owner s EngiSpan 42 ...

Page 25: ...REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 292380 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 94202 TYPE NO 0115 E1 3O7 4 3 ...

Page 26: ...REPAIRPARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 292380 BRIGGS STRATI ON ENGINE MODELNUMBER94202 TYPENO 0115 si 200 124 _ 1036 LABEL K T EMISSION 373 73 456 332 3O4 44 ...

Page 27: ...REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 292380 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 94202 TYPE NO 0115 E1 201 53 864 883 4r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO mSTALJ SEE RERNR INSTRUCTION MANUAl 78O 181 526 45 ...

Page 28: ...144 499901 Screw Hex Used In Pos No 1 152 260575 Flywheel 153 490501 Key Flywheel 154 93527 PistonAssembly Standard 161 492797 PistonAssembly 010 Oversize 163 271935 PistonAssembly 020 Oversize 180 495377 PistonAssembly 030 Oversize 181 494559 Ring Set Piston Standard 190 94919 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize 190A 94924 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 191 272489 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize Leek Piston ...

Page 29: ... RepairManual 337 802592 Plug Spark 883 272203 Gasket Muffler 356 497298 Wire Ground 955 281227 Plug 358 495605 Gasket Set 967 49 1588 Filter Air 363 19203 Puller Rywheel 968 495872 Cover AirCleaner 373 94908 Nut Hex 969 490073 Screw SlottedHex 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug Incl Grommet 392 262328 Spring Fuel Pump Diaphragm 971 94902 Screw Hex 393 225058 Screw Carburetor 987 398970 Seal ThrottleShaf...

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