Craftsman 917.29331, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...E WITH COUNTER ROTATING TINES TILLER Model No 917 293310 Safety _ Assembly _ Operation I _ _ n enonce Espanol _ Repair Parts CAUTION Read and followall Safety Rulesand Instructions 101efore operatingthis equipment _ears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...O 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 to oper ate the equipment without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small...

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 without good vis ibility or light Be careful when tilling in hard ground The tines may catch in ...

Page 4: ...is avail able on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tiller Follow the instructions under the Maintenance and Storage sections this Owner s Manual A WARNING This unit is equipped wk an internal combustion engine and shou not be used on or near any un...

Page 5: ...Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utilityknife 1 Wire cutter 1 Tire pressure gauge 1 Screwdriver 1 Pair of pliers 1 9 16 wrench 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 FRONT LEFT OPERATOR S POSITION RIGHT CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK IIIIII Y 2 Handle Locks 1 Carriage Bolt 1 Center Locknut ...

Page 6: ...andle assembly Hold in up position Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch Slide handle assembly into position Rotate handle assembly down Insert rear carriage bolt first with head of bolt o n L H side of tiller and loosely assem ble Iocknut 6 Loosen Handle Lock Lever to Move Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten Cut down remaining comers of carton and lay panels flat Lower th...

Page 7: ...ole of shift rod with bend of clip on right side REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE Adjust handle assemby to lowest posi tion Be sure lock lever is tightened securely Make sure shift lever indicator is in N neutral position Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your ...

Page 8: ...e reference Throttle Control Drive Control Bar Leveling Outer Side Shield Recoil Starter Handle MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS _Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the Amedcan National Standards Institute DRIVE CONTROL BAR Used to engage tines DEPTH STAKE Controls depth at which tiller will dig OUTER SIDE SHIELD Adjustab e to pro tect small plants from being buried THROTTLE CONTROL Used...

Page 9: ...ieved by moving shift lever to _ till position and engaging drive control bar FORWARD WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED Release drive control bar and move shift lever indicator to F forward position Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward REVERSE WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER Release the drive control bar Move throttle control to SLOW posi tion Move shift leve...

Page 10: ... allow dirt to enter the engine when checking or adding oil or fuel Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved clean covered con tainers use clean fill funnels CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your unit has been shipped from the factory already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil With engine level clean area around oil filler plug and remove plug Engine oil should be to point of overlow ing...

Page 11: ...mperatures below 40 F the carbu retor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine perfomrance See 1 O ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual NOTE If engine does not start see trou bleshooting points TILLING HINTS _ CAUTION Until you are accustomed to handling your tiller start actual field use with throttle in slow position mid way between FAST and IDLE Ti...

Page 12: ...a speed which will allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rough condition promoting no further growth of weeds and grass I 0 000 00 000 00 000 00lO O 0 TINE SHEAR PINS The tine assemblies on your tiller are secured to the tine shaft with shear pins See TINE REPLACEMENT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed the shear pins ...

Page 13: ...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 belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assur...

Page 14: ... prevent oil spillon tiller and catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil drain plug Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine F_oreasier removal of plug use 7 16 12 Pt socket with extension Tip tiller forward_to drain oil Alter oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Remove oil fill plug Refill engine with oil through oil fill tube See CHECK ENGINE OIL LEV...

Page 15: ...MISSION Your transmission is sealed and will only require lubrication if serviced CLEANIN G Clean engine wheels finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your unit unless the muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in...

Page 16: ...ER PULLEY NOTE POSITION OF _ _ _ _ BELTTO GUIDES Clevis ff _ _ t m _ _ _F_ Check belt adjustment as descnbed _ _ _ _ _ _ below _ _ _ j _ l_tNut C _ _k Replace belt guard _ _ _ _Nut D _ _ Repositionwheelandreolaceclevisein _ _ _ _j_ Ir_ _ _ and hairpin clip f GROUNDDR VEBE TA U T M_NT CI p _ _ _ _ For proper belt tensJo _nlt_h_ _x_t_ _ Nut B _ _ _ _ _ _f _ spring should have about 5 8 inch stretch ...

Page 17: ...good tines A tine this worn needs to be replaced New line To maintain the superb tilling pedor mance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness wear and bending particularly 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 New tines should be assembled Sharp ened tine edges will rotate...

Page 18: ... with adjustment procedure Loosen cable clamp screw Move throttle lever up until it touches high speed stop and hold in this posi tion Tighten cable clamp screw securely Fuel Tank Clamp Screw and Wire TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the fac tory and adjustment should not be neces sary However engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel tempera ture altitude or ...

Page 19: ...nk 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 NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum depositsduring storage Add sta bilizertOgasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ra...

Page 20: ...lean or replace air cleaner car tridge 5 Drainfuel tank and carburetor and refilltank with fresh gasoline 6 Remove fuel tank and clean 7 Make sure spark plug wire is seat i ed propedyon plug 8 Replace spark plugor adjust gap 9 Make necessary adjustments 1 Place throttlecontrol in FAST posil_on 2 Clean or replace air cleaner car tridge 3 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 4 Drain fuel tank and refill...

Page 21: ...d V belt not correctlyadjusted V belt is off pulley s 13iling too deep Throttle control notpropedy adjusted Carburetor outof adjustmenL CORREC_ON r 1 Check oil le_lal changeoil 2 Clean engine air screen 3 Clean cylinderfins air screen muf tier area 4 Remove and clean muffler 5 Adjustcarburetorto richer posi tion 1 Moistengroundor wait for more favorable soil conditions 2 Adjustwheels and depth sta...

Page 22: ... 14 109313x Grommet Rubber 15 110702X Rod Shift 16 STD533710 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16xl Gr 5 17 109229X Lock Handle KEY NO 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O PART NO DESCRIPTION STD541437 Nut Centedock 3 8 16 19131611 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 11Ga 109228X Lever Lock Handle 150258 Handle Assemble 165197 Clip Plastic Cable 86777 Screw Hex WasherHd Slotted 10 24 x 1 2 9484R Clip 73970500 Locknut Hex Flange...

Page 23: ...41031 Nut Hex 5 16 18 12000028 Ring Retainer 156117 Spacer Spilt 327 x 42 x 1 220 5015J 1ire 128952 Rim 795R _reValve KEY NO 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 39 42 43 44 45 46 PART NO DESCRIPTION 165501 558 132801 104679X 12000032 159229 102384X 102141X 126875X Rivet Ddlled STD624003 Clip Hairpin Guard Belt Belt V Pulley Idler Ring Klip Bracket Idler Bolt Hex 5 16 16 x 12 Shaft IdtarArm S...

Page 24: ...lt Hex 5 16 18x2 7 102173X CounterWeigh R H 8 STD551137 Washer Lock 3 8 9 STD541037 Nut Hex 3 8 16 10 74760524 Bolt Hex 5 16 18x 1 1 2 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 11 STD624003 Clip Hairpin 12 126875X Rivet Drilled 13 5015 1 _re 128952 Rim 795R Tire Valve 14 STD541431 Nut Keps 5 16 18 15 Engine See Breakdown Craftsman Model No 121432 0124 E1 STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASELOCALLY NOTE Allcomponent dimens...

Page 25: ... Nut Hex 7 16 20 Bearing Shaft GroundDriveL H Spacer 0 765 x 1 125 x 1 23 Chain 35 50 Pitch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 30 150737 31 143008 32 106388X 33 102121X 34 102112X 35 102101X 36 154355 37 4422J 38 154356 39 105345X 40 105346X 41 8358 I 42 4220R 43 106146X 44 155236 48 165732 49 132688 50 106147X 51 17720408 52 STD541031 53 165140 54 17720412 60_6J GroundShaftAssembly Bearing Shaft GroundDr...

Page 26: ...5 16 18 x I Gr 5 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Washer _ock 5 16 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Bracket Shieldline Shield Side Outer R H Nut Hex 1 4 20 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 18 19 20 21 102156X Stake Depth 22 74930632 Bolt Hex 3 8 16x2 23 4440J Hinge 24 STD532505 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 4 25 6712J Cap Vinyl 26 109227X Pad Idler 27 102695X558 Shield Leveling 28 120588X Pin Hinge 29 124309X558 Shield Side 30 ...

Page 27: ...616 DESCRIPTION 13ne Outer L H Pin Shear line Inner L H Clip Hairpin Assembly Hub and Plate L H Nut Hex 3 8 24 Washer Lock3 8 Bolt Rex 3 8 24 x 1 t KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 9 4460J Tine Outer R H 10 132728 Assembly Hub and Rate R H 11 6555J 13ne Inner R H STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 47 ...

Page 28: ...538 Decal Caution DriveControl 6 120431X Decal Hand Placement 7 102180X Decal Shift Indicator 8 157984 Decal Tine Shield Counter RotatingTines 9 120075X Decal Warning RotatingTines 10 163094 Decal Tine DepthStake 11 162215 Decal Tine Shield Warning Dom 12 166138 Decal Engine 13 166854 Decal Engine6HP REF 14 167155 Decal Cm ftsmanIC 166007 Manual Owner s Eng Span 48 ...

Page 29: ...MODEL NUMBER 917 293310 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 121432 0124 E1 I 1010 LABEL KIT I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 33 40 022 _j 619 d_ 13 _ 49 ...

Page 30: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293310 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 121432 0124 E1 27_ 24 634 634A _ 111 II 186_ 124 _ 127 5O ...

Page 31: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293310 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 121432 0124 E1 23 1005 3O4 305A_ 55 51 ...

Page 32: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293310 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATI ON MODEL NUMBER 121432 O124 E1 22211 188_ 621 1q_ 281 _ 663 J 4e7 3ss_ 967 ssa 176 863A_ 819 _ 883 _ _ 526 373 _3 838_ 52 ...

Page 33: ...7 293310 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 121432 0124 E1 i inn i 358 GASKET SET _ j N_ 51 1630 __ _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR KIT nl 11 9 51 163 O 634_ A 11o_ 127_ 0 Y 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT i n B34A 0 53 ...

Page 34: ...S 186 493496 Connector Hose 692790 PistonAssembly 030 O S 187 298049 Line Fuel Cut to Required 26 499631 Ring Set Std Length 692785 Ring Set 010 O S 187A 692601 Line Fuel Molded 692786 Ring Set 020 O S 188 94644 Screw ControlBracket 692787 Ring Set 030 O S 188A 692590 Screw Shoulder 27 263190 Lock PistonPin 189 263109 Ball Rocker Vm 29 499423 Pin Piston 209 693710 Spring Governor 29 690124 Rod Con...

Page 35: ...te 621 396847 Switch Stop 623 94943 Screw Shoulder 634 _ WacherSold inKit Only 634A 4 O Washer Sold lnK tOnly 63s 8o5529 Boot Spark P_ 642 693460 Cover Air Cleaner 663 692577 Screw cos_ C_mp 676 393757 Defleet or Muffler 689 263073 Spdng Frtc_an 717 693462 AirCleaner Bracket 741 263157 Gear lbning 742 692564 Ring Retaining 743 692566 Gear Idler 819 6_ 598 Screw Muilier Strap 819A 94914 Screw 830 9...

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