Craftsman 917.295450, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Eqmpment MDM 5 0 HP 26 H TiNE WIDTH FRONTTi E TILLER WITH E Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts i Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A ...

Page 2: ...sible precautions when leaving the ma chine unattended Disengage the tines shift into neutral and stop the engine Before cleaning repairing or inspecting shut off the engine and make certain all moving partshave stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Disconnect the cord on electric motors Do not run the engine indoors exhaust fume...

Page 3: ...REST COVERED BRUSH COVERED OR GRASS COVERED LAND UNI ESS THE ENGINE S EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRESTER MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL OR STATE LAWS IF ANY IF A SPARK ARRESTER IS USED IT SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN EFFECTIVE WORKING ORDER BY THE OPERATOR IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THE ABOVE tS REQUIRED BY LAW SECTION 4442 OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE OTHER STATES MAY HAVE SIMILAR L...

Page 4: ...Type 10 Lubrication i3 Oil Level i0 Oil Type 10 13 Repair Parts 26 30 Spark Plug 14 Starting 10 Stopping 9 Storage 18 Winter Operation 13 F Fuel Filling Tank t0 Storage 18 Type 10 Finish Maintenance 14 H Handle Height Adjustment 14 Repair Parts 20 L Lubrication Lubrication Chart 12 Engine 13 M Muffler Maintenance 14 Spark Arrester 3 O Oil Level 10 Type 10 13 Operation Cultivating 11 Fill Fuel Tank...

Page 5: ...e also available at most Sears Retail outlets Catalog and Service Centers Most Sears Stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller ENGINE SPARK rpLUG MUFFLER _L AIR FILTER GAS CAN TILLER MAINTENANCE BELT TINES CLEVIS PIN 0 HAIRPIN CLIP 5 ...

Page 6: ...ted 1 Utility knife 1 Screwdriver I Pair of pliers 2 1 2 wrenches OPERATOR S POSITION See Fig 1 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 RIGHT OPERATOR S POSITION FIG 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK I J I I II I lUUlIIIlUlIIII lllj I J L L II 1 Manual 1 Plastic Cable Clip 1 Clevis Pin 1 Washer 1 Cotter...

Page 7: ...ulling backwards ASSEMBLE REVERSE ROD See Fig 2 o Secure upper reverse rod to lower reverse rod using clevis pin washer and cotter pin INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY See Fig 3 insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down NOTE It may be necessary to loosen nut A Bolt stake support to engine brackets with botts lock washers and nuts Tighten securely Also tighten nut A if i...

Page 8: ...TTLE CONTROL DEPTH STAKE TINE SHIELD RECOIL STARTER HANDLE FIG 4 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute FORWARD TINE CONTROL Engages tines in forward direction REVERSE TINE CONTROL Engages tines in reverse direction CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine THROTTLE CONTROL Controls engine speed DEPTH STAKE Con...

Page 9: ...RSE With forward tine control in OFF up position putt back and hold reverse tine control TILLING The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position of the depth stake and wheel height The depth stake should always be below the wheets for digging It serves as a brake to slow the filler s forward motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground Also the more the depth stake is lowered int...

Page 10: ...mation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and Iet it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See the Storage section of this manual for additional information Never use engin...

Page 11: ...oil Depending on the climate rainfall and wind it may be advisable to till the soil at the end of the growing season to further condition the soil Soil conditions are importantfor proper tilling Tines will not readily penetrate dry hard soil which may contrib ute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller Hard soil should be moistened before tilling however extremely wet soil will b...

Page 12: ...e been subjected to operator abuse or negligence_ To receive full value from the warranty operator must main tain 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 seasom Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean ...

Page 13: ...l level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 11 and 12 Determinetemperature range expected before oilchange_ All oil must meet API service classificationSF or SG Be sure tiller is on level surface o 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 oi...

Page 14: ...arden hose to clean your unit unless the muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water inengine c_nresult in a shortened engine life_ SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT See Fig 15 Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height Se lect handle ...

Page 15: ...ed to correct side of tine shaft TINE OPERATION CHECK See Fig 19 i i WARNING Disconnectsparkplugwire from spark plug to prevent starting while checking tine operation For proper tine operation forward tine control lever must be against control body and all stack removed from inner wire of control cable when control is in the OFF up position If lever and cable are loose loosen cabte clip at tower e...

Page 16: ...and rests on idler pulley Before installing reverse outside V bett turn belt inside out Twist so wide flat surface of belt is to inside Wrap V belt around reverse idler pulley and reas semble idler to idler arm Tighten securely Be sure belt is between reverse idler pulley and idler arm pin Install belt to outside groove of transmission pulley_Be sure belt is inside all belt guides and rests on out...

Page 17: ...ith engine off turn idle needle valve in clockwise closingit finger tight and then turn valve out counter clockwise I I 2 turns FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes_ Make final adjustmentswith engine running at idle and tine controliever in OFF position Withthrottiecontrolin SLOW position turn idleneedle valve in clock wise untilengine begins to die then turn out countercl...

Page 18: ... STORAGE Drain the fuel tank _ Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are empty_ Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuet next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor age Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage con...

Page 19: ...er in fuel 8 Clogged fuel tank 9 Spark plug wire loose t0 Dirty engine air screen 11 Dtrty c_ogged muffler 12o Carburetor out of adjustment 13 Poor compression Set depth stake and wheels for shallower tiliingo 2 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge_ 3 Check ofl leveVchange oil 4 Clean and regap or change spark plug 5 Drain and clean fuel tank and refill and clean carburetor 6 Drain fuel tank and...

Page 20: ...ocknut Flange 5 16 18 UNC Clip Cable Assembly Panel and Tube Nut Flange 20 KEY PART NO NO t3 STD533t07 14 136998 t5 139907 16 106932X 17 101248K 18 1778E t9 137056 20 STD551037 2t STD561210 22 STD560907 23 19090814 24 72010520 25 137640 DESCRIPTION Bolt Carriage 5116 18 x 3 4 Bracket Reverse Rod Grommet Knob Control Reverse Reverse Rod Upper Pin Retaining Reverse Rod Lower Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x t...

Page 21: ...Reverse Idler Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Guard Belt Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x t6 Gauge Nut Cap 1 4 20 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 5 8 V Belt Forward Motion V Belt Reverse Screw Set Socket Headless C P 5 16 18 x 3 8 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 17 2649M Key Square 18 2607J Sheave Transmission 19 110550X Bolt Belt Guard 20 12000036 Ring Klip 21 STD541237 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 22 9178R Pulley Id er 23 674A30 Arm I...

Page 22: ... 16 Locknut v washer 3 8 16 Clip Hairpin Support Depth Stake R H Stake Depth Pin Clevis Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 12 74760524 Boit Hex 5116 18 x 1 1t2 Grade 2 13 1951J500 Support Depth Stake L H 14 120958X Washer 15 5388J Spring Stake 16 121117X Bolt Shoulder 7 9188R Wheel 18 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 1I Gauge 19 9190R500 Bracket Wheel 20 STD541437 Locknut Crown...

Page 23: ... 917 295450 TINE ASSEMBLY 6 2 6 i 6 KEY NO 1 2 3 PART NO 100746M STD624008 674A43 DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO Tine Outer R H 4 674A42 Tine Inner L H Clip Hairpin 5 100744M Tine Outer L H Tine Inner R H 6 4929H Pin Clevis 23 ...

Page 24: ...sher 3 8 16 Shield Tine Bracket Engine R_H Bracket Engine L H Washer Lock 5 16 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 2 3 4 Transm ssion Washer 17 32 x 1 x 16 Gauge 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 9173R 15 STD541431 16 19091412 17 19092016 18 STD551 I25 19 74610412 20 146151 Spacer Split Nut Hex Keps 5 16 18 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 12 Gauge Washer 9 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Washer Lock 1 4 Bolt ...

Page 25: ...169 2 133026 3 137737 4 137653 5 I20431X 6 110719X 8 120075X 146331 146332 DESCRIPTION Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Caution Tine Control Decal Hand Placement Decal Operation and Lubrication Decal Warning Rotating Tines Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 25 ...

Page 26: ...R PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 295450 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 133202 TYPE NO 0156 01 1019 LABEL 306 KIT 1058 OWNER S 741 t l 36 35 _ 4o 552 613 81 22 llll ill W 15 26 i 978 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 26 ...

Page 27: ...PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 295450 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 133202 TYPE NO 0156 01 97 634 _ _202 127 203 205 153 __ 995 414 153 542 202A__ 190A o__19o_ _ 191 209 916 526 181 621 224 2O4 223 967 27 ...

Page 28: ... STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 133202 TYPE NO 0156 01 334 200 3O7 332 455 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 3 _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 23 191 73 24 O 7 52 9 3 163 _ J 3S8 Q_SKET SE T 163 1016 58 69 461 69A 515 456 28 ...

Page 29: ... 020 Oversize 149 26336 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 152 260575 Ring Set Piston Standard Size t53 490589 Ring Set Piston Standard Chrome 154 93527 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize 163 271935 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 180 495405 Ring Set Piston O30 Oversize 181 494559 Lock Piston Pin 190 94712 Pin Assembly Piston Standard 190A 94677 Pin Assembly Piston 005 Over 191 272489 Rod Assembly Connecting 200...

Page 30: ... 94680 Screw Cylinder Shield 779 262570 Link Speed Control 308 224738 Cover Cylinder Head 851 221798 Cable Terminal ignition 332 92284 Nut Flywheet 869 211787 Seat Intake Valve Standard 333 397358 Armature Group 870 21 172 Seat Exhaust Valve Standard 334 93414 Screw Armature Mounting 871 262001 Guide Exhaust Valve 337 802592 Plug Spark 63709 Guide Intake Valve 346 93705 Screw Seres 916 280321 Rack...

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Page 32: ...er for your engine will be found on the blower housingof the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW ING INFORMATION PRODUCT FRONT TINE TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 295450 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 133202 TYPE NUMBER 0156 01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise...