Craftsman 917.293401, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... NE WiTH COUNTER ROTA NG TINES TILLE Model No 917 293401 o Safety AssembBy Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all 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 ROEBUCK AND 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 equipmenL Never allow adults ...

Page 3: ...o till too deep at too fast a rate o Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfacesr Look behind and use care when backing o Never allow bystanders near the unit Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller such as wheel weights counter weights cabs and the like Never operate the tiller without good vis ibility or light Be careful when tilling in h...

Page 4: ...is avail able on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules o Followa regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and usingyour tiller o Followthe instructionsunder the Customer Responsibilities and Stor age sections of this Owner s Manual _kWARNING This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be ...

Page 5: ... set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed t 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 LEFT FRONT OPERATOR S POSITION RIGHT CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK 2 Handle Locks 2 Hairpin C...

Page 6: ... lock remains in gearcase notch Slide handle assembly into position Rotate handle assembly down Insert rear carriage bolt first with head of bolt on LHr side of tiller and loosely assem ble Iocknutr Handle Assembly UP Position Tighten handle lock lever to hold Loosen Handle Lock Lever to Move Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten o Cut down remaining corners of carton and lay panels...

Page 7: ...hift rod REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE Adjust handle assemby to lowest posi tion Be sure lock lever is tightened securely o Make sure shift lever indicator is in N neutral position o Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton Shift Lever Sh ft Rod _ L Hairpin Clip CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on yo...

Page 8: ...ol Lever Primer Shift Lever Indicator DepthStake Leveling Recoil i Starter OuterSideShield Handle MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute DRIVE CONTROL BAR U_ed to engage tines DEPTH STAKE Controls depth at which tiller will dig LEVELING SHIELD Levels tilled soil OUTER SIDE SHIELD Adjustable to pro tect small plants fr...

Page 9: ...ift lever indicatorto F forward position Engage drive controlbar and tiller will move forward REVERSE WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER Release the drivecontrol bar o Move throttle controlto SLOW posi tion Move shiftlever indicator to R reverse position Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement DEPTH STAKE The depth stake can be raised or lowere...

Page 10: ... 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 o The engine in your unit has been shipped from the factory already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil o Be sure tiller is level and the area around oilfill is clean e Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick o To read ...

Page 11: ...d engine wait a few minutes before attempt Jngto start and do not repeat priming steps Starter Handle 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 Tilling is digging into turning over and breaking up packed soil before planting Loose unpacked soil helps root growth Best tillingdepth is 4 ...

Page 12: ...rows at a speed which will allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rough condition promoting no further growthof weeds and grass O0 O0 O0 O0 000 0 0 000 TINE SHEAR PiNS The tine assemblies on your tiller are secured to the fine shaft with shear pins See TINE REPLACEMENT inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed the shear pins a...

Page 13: ...he warranty the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual Some adjustmentswill need to be made periodicallyto properly maintain your tiller All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season o 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 a...

Page 14: ...l to prevent oil spill on tiller and catch oil in a suitable container Remove oiidrain plug and oilfill cap dip stick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine For easier removal of plug use 7 16 12 Pt socket with extension Tip tiller forward to drain oil After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refill engine with oil through oil fill tube See CHECK ENGIN...

Page 15: ... gap setting is shown in PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 4 of this manual TRANSMISSION _ Your transmission is sealed and will only require lubrication if serviced CLEANING o Clean engine wheels finish etc of all foreign matter o 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...

Page 16: ...from unit o Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure Cap NUt and Washer Belt Guard and Washer Located Behind Hairpin Clip and Clevis Pin TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT o Remove belt guard as described in TO REMOVE BELT GUARD Loosen belt guides A and B and also stud C o Remove old belt by slipping from engine pulley first then remove from transmis sion pulley o Place new belt in groove of tran...

Page 17: ... handling tines A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow Most impor tant worn tines cannot chop and shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as good tines A tine this worn needs to be replaced_ Les_on New Tine Tine i i 3 i12 Max H _ Tine _ t Counter line Rotation Sharp Edge Sharp Egde Sha_ Edge Shear Pin Shear Pin 17 ...

Page 18: ...ustment procedure Loosen cable clamp screw o Move throttle lever up until it touches high speed stop and t ioldin this posi tion o Tighten cable clamp screw securely Throttle Cable High Speed Stop Clamp Screw Throttle ever 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 tem...

Page 19: ...rain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner productsin 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 deposits during storage Add sta bilizer to gaso ine in fuel tank or storage container AlWays...

Page 20: ...4 Clean or replace air cleaner car tridge 5 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refilltank with fresh gasoline 6 Remove fuel tank and clean 7 Make sure spark plug wire is seat ed properlyon plugo 8 Replace spark plug or adjust gapr 9 Make necessary adjustments 1 Place throttle control in FAST positJon 2 Clean or replace air cleaner car tridge 3 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 4 Drain fuel tank and...

Page 21: ...ctly adjusted 3 V belt is off pulley s 1 _lling toodeep 2o ThrotfJe control not properly adjusted 3 Carburetor out of adjustment CORRECTION 1 Check oil level change oil 2 Clean engine air screen 3 Clean cylinder fins air screen muf tier area 4 Remove and clean muffler 5 Adjust carburetor to richerposi tiono _u 1 Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions 2 Adjust wheels and depth st...

Page 22: ... CIlp Hatrpin Bolt Shoulder Handle Shift Grommet Rubber Red Shift Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 Lock Handle KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO t8 STD541437 Nut Centedock 3 8 t6 19 19131611 Washer t3 32 x 1 x 11 Ga 20 109228X Lever Lock Handle 21 150258 Handle Assemble 22 121145X Clip Plastic Cable 23 86777 Screw Hex Washer Hal Slotted 10 24 x 1 2 24 9484R Clip 25 73970500 Locknut Hex Range 26 110675 Clutc...

Page 23: ...7 Screw Set 5 16 18 x 3 8 38 Spacer Split 0 327 x 0 42 39 x 2 68 41 Washer 11132x 11116x t6 Ga 42 Sheave Transmission 43 Nut Hex 5116 18 44 Ring Retainer Guard Pinch Point Spacer Split 0_327x 0A2 x 1 686 Nut Cap 5 16 16 Tire Rim Tire Valve PART DESCRIPTION NO 126875X Rivet Ddfled STD624003 Clip Hatrpin 131159X574 Guard Belt 132801 Belt V 104679 Pulley idler 12000032 Ring Kllp 159229 Bracket Idler ...

Page 24: ...116x 16 Ga Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 Bracket Reinforcement Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 2 Counter Weight R Ho Washer Lock 3 8 Nut Hex 3 8 16 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 11 STD624003 Clip Hairpin 12 126875X Rivet Drilled 13 5015J Tire 128952 Rim 795R Tire Valve 14 STD541431 Nut Keps 5 16 18 15 Engine See Breakdown Craftsman Model No 143 986001 STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE Allc...

Page 25: ...sher Lock 7 16 Nut Hex 7 16 20 Bearing Shaft Ground Drive LH Spacer 0 765 x t 125 x 1 23 Chain 35 50 Pitch KEY PART NO NO 30 150737 31 43008 32 06388X 33 102121X 34 102112X 35 102101X 36 154355 37 4422J 38 154356 39 105345X 40 105346X 41 8358J 42 4220R 43 106146X 44 155236 48 150700 49 132688 50 106147X 51 17720408 52 73220500 53 165140 6066J DESCRIPTION GroundShaftAssembly Bearing Shaft GroundDri...

Page 26: ...o 5 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Washer Lock5 16 Bott Carriage5 16 18x1 i 4 BracketShield iine Shield Side OuterR H_ Nut Hex 11420 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 17 162175 Nut Wing Forged5 16 18 18 STD532512 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 114 Gr 5 19 t02701X Grip 20 STD541037 Nut Hex 3 8 16 21 102155X Stake Depth 22 74930632 Bolt Hex 3 6 16 x 2 23 4440J Hinge 24 72140404 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 4 25 6712J Cap Vinyl 26 ...

Page 27: ...ESCRIPTION Tine Outer L H Pin Shear Tine Inner LH Cttp Hairpin Assembly Hub and Plate LH Nut Hex 318 24 Washer Lock 3 8 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x I KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 9 4460J _ne Outer R Ho 10 132728 Assembly Huband Plate Roll 11 6555J Fine Inner R H_ STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninUoSo inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 27 ...

Page 28: ...Description 5 137538 Decal Caution DriveControl 6 120431X Decal HandPlacement 7 102180 Decal Shlft Indicator 8 157984 Decal 11qe Shield Counter Rotating Tines 9 120075X Decal Warning Rotating_nes 10 163094 Decal TinsDepthStake 11 162215 Decal rine Shield Warning Doro 12 164527 Decal 164437 Manual Owner s English t64438 Manua Owner s Spanish 28 ...

Page 29: ...TILLER MODEL HUMBER 917 293401 ENGINE TECUMSEH MODEL NUMBER 143 986001 161A 161 185 184 245A I 5_ _ ...

Page 30: ...sher GovernorRod GovernorLever ExtensionSpdng Oi Seal AirBaRe Left Air Baffle Right Screw 10 24 x 9116 Crankshaft Screw 10 32 x 63 64 KEY NO 37 38 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 PART NO 29216 37109 40004 40005 36070 36071 40006 40007 20381 261 370A I 26O 390 287 DESCRIPTION Lock Nut 10 32 Retaining Ring Piston Pln Ring Set Std Piston Pin Ring Set 010 os Piston Pin Assay Std IncL 43 Piston PinAssOy 010 OS In...

Page 31: ...OS incL 151 308 37079 IntakeValve Std IncL 151 310 36878 Intake Valve 1 32 OS InoL 313 34080 151 325 29443 Screw 5 16 18 x 14 2 327 35392 Screw 5 16 18 x 2 41 64 340 36876 Resfstor Spark Plug RN4C 341 36644 Valve Spdng 342 651010 Valve SpringCap 342A 650738 Push Rod Guide 370A 36261 Rocker Arm Stud 380 640025 RockerArm 390 590736 Nut 1 4 28 400 36720 Push Rod RockerArm Cover Gasket 416 36085 Rocke...

Page 32: ...e Shaft LeverAssembly Th_tt eReturnSpdng Dust SealWasher DustSeal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw FuelRtting ThrottleCrackScrew IdleSpeedScrew Tension Spdng IdleRestrictor Screw IdleRestdctor ScrewCap RoatBowl RoarShaft Roat RoarBowl _00 Ring InletNeedle Seat Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring MainNozzJe Tube 006 Ring MainNozzle Tube HighSpeedBowlNut BowlNutWasher WelchRug ...

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