Craftsman 917.292350, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... all Safety Rules and instructions Before Operating This Eqmpment 5 0 HP 24 CH TUNEW_DTH FRONT TiNE T_LLER oAssembUy Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates UL60179 U S A ...

Page 2: ...ake certain a tmoving parts have stopped DisconneCt the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Disconnect the cord on electric motors o Do not run the engin e indoors exhaust fumes are dangerous o Never operate the tiiler without proper guards plates or other safety protective devices in place Keep children and pets away o Do not overload the machine ca...

Page 3: ...H COVERED OR GRASS COVERED LAND UNLESS THE ENGINE S EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRESTER MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL OR STATE LAWS tF ANY tFASPARKARRESTERISUSED IT SHOULD BE MAfNTAtNED iN EFFECT1VE WORKfNG ORDER BY THE OPERATOR IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THE ABOVE IS REQUIRED BY LAW SECTION 4 442 OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE OTHER STATES MAY HAVE SIMILAR LAWS FEDERAL LAWS APPLY...

Page 4: ...ubrication 13 Oil Level 10 Oil Type 10 t3 Repair Parts 26 30 Spark Plug 14 Starting 10 Stopping g Storage 18 Winter Operation 13 F Fuel Filling Tank t 0 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 10 Star...

Page 5: ...so 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 i SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN T_ ENGINE OIL STABILIZER i _ TILLER MAINTENANCE BELT TINES CLEVIS PIN HAIRPIN CLIP _ _ J 5 ...

Page 6: ...et wilt make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife 1 Screwdriver 1 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 IGHT OPERATOR S POSITION FIG 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK 1 Manual 2 Cardage Bolts 5116 18 UNC x 2_3 8 ...

Page 7: ...E MOUNT TINECONTROL CABLE BOLT TINECONTROL FLANGE LOCKNUT CABLE CLiP HANDLE COLUMN i i i i m INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY See Fig 3 Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down NOTE it may be necessary to Ioosen nut A o Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts lock washers and nuts Tighten securely Also tighten nut A if it was necessary to loosen Depth stake mu...

Page 8: ...UNG FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE CAUTION ORWARNING i i i u ENGINE ENGINE FAST ON OFF FUEL OIL R0 H STOP 0 FORWARD TINE CONTR_ DEPTH5 RECOIL STARTER HANDLE CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE _ _ _ CONTROL p 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 CHOKE CONTROL Used when sta...

Page 9: ...and depth of tilling is regulated by the position of the depth stake and wheel height The depth stake should always be below the wheels for digging It serves as a brake to slow the tilter s forward motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground Also the more the depth stake is lowered into the ground the deeper the tines will dig DEPTH STAKE See Fig 6 Adjust depth stake by removing the hairpin...

Page 10: ...fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage section of this manual for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur CAUTION Fill to within 1 2 inch of top of fuel tank t...

Page 11: ...Under these poor conditions at fast speed the tiller will run and jump over the ground A properly adjusted tiller wit dig with little effort from the operator Tilling is digging into turning over and breaking up packed soil before planting Loose unpacked soil helps root growth Best tilling depth is 4 6 A tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted vegetation The decom position of this vegetable ma...

Page 12: ...or negligenceo To receive full value from the warranty operator must main tain ti Eeras 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 o Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check ti...

Page 13: ...nge All oil must meet API service classification SF SG or SHo Be sure tiller is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm o Catch oil in a suitable container o Remove drain plug Tip tiller forward to drain oil After oil has drained completely replace o11 drain plug and tighten securely Remove oil filler plug Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine Refill engine with oil See FI...

Page 14: ...garden hose to clean your unit unless the muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water ouL Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life SERVNCE 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 Ie_ t ha...

Page 15: ...mounted to correct side of tine shall TINE OPERATION CHECK See Fig 19 i i i iii 11 ll i r lf_ l_ I _ WARNING_ Disconnect spark PIL_g wire I from spark phlg to prevent starting I while checking fine operation I For proper tine operation tine control lever must be against control body and a l slack removed from inner wire of control cable when control is in the OFF up position If lever and cable are...

Page 16: ...lleys inside air belt guides and rests on idler pulley CHECK TINE OPERATION o See TINE OPERATION CHECK in this section of manual REPLACE BELT GUARD TO REMOVE BELT GUARD See Fig 21 Remove cap nut and washer from side of belt guard Loosen do not remove tine shield nut on underside of tine shield and cap nut on top of belt guard o Pull belt guard out and away from unit Replace belt guard by reversing...

Page 17: ... with engine running at idle and tine control lever in OFF position o With throttle control in SLOW position turn idle needle valve in clockwise until engine begins to die then turn out counterclockwise until engine runs rough Turn valve to a point midway between those two positions IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT o To adjust dEe RPM rotate throttle linkage counter clockwise and hold against stop while adjust...

Page 18: ...ORAGE o Drain the fuel tank_ o 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 o Use fresh fuel 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 c...

Page 19: ...e spark plug or adjust gap 4 Drain fueEtank and refiI with fresh gasoline 5 Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug 6 Make necessary adjustments 1 Set depth stake and wheels for shallower tilling 2 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge 3 Checkoit level change oil 4 Clean and regap or change spark plug 5 Drain and clean fuel tank and refill and dean carburetor 6 Drain fue tank and ref...

Page 20: ... 18 x 2 1 2 Panel Control Assembly Handle Column Grip Handle Cable Tine Control Lever Control Tine Ring Clip Pin Pivot Locknut Flange 5 16 18 UNC KEY PART NO NO 10 121145X 11 110514X 12 98000129 13 STD533107 14 12000059 DESCRIPTION Clip Cable Assembly Panel and Tube Nut Flange Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 Retainer Ring NOTE All component dimensions given in U IS inches I inch 25 4 mm 2O ...

Page 21: ...age 1 4 20 x 1 2 Keeper Belt Nut Cap 1 4 20 Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge Guard Belt Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 5 8 v Belt Screw Set Socket Headless C P 5 16_18 x 3 8 Ring Retainer Sheave Transmission KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 15 110528X Bolt BeltGuard 16 12000036 Ring Klip t7 STD541237 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 18 9178R Pulley Idler 19 674A30 Arm ldfer 20 STD523712 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1_1 4 21 106968X Sh...

Page 22: ... Lock 5 16 18 STD551037 73800600 Locknut w washer 3 8 16 19 9190R 4921H Clip Hairpin 20 STD541437 1952J Support Depth Stake R H 21 74760516 122233X Stake Depth 22 73800500 328J Pin Clevis 74780628 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 74760524 Bolt Hex 5 16 t8 x 1 1 2 Grade 2 1951J Support Depth Stake L H DESCRIPTION Washer Spring Stake Bolt Shoulder Wheel Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 1t Gauge Bracket Wheel Lockn...

Page 23: ...MODEL NUMBER 917_292350 2 1 2 6 4 2 I 6 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 1 2 3 674A66 Tine Outer R t4 STD624008 Clip Hairpin 674A64 Tine Inner R H KEY NO 4 5 6 PART NO 674A63 674A65 4929H DESCRIPTION Tine Inner LH_ Tine Outer LH Pin Clevis 23 ...

Page 24: ...Locknut w washer 3 8d 6 Shield TLne Bracket Engine RH Bracket Engine L H Washer Lock 5 t6 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Boft Hex Head 5 16 18 x 2 3 4 Transmission KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 9173R 15 STD54143I 16 19091412 17 19092016 18 STD551125 19 74610412 20 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 Bott Hex 1 4 28 x 3 4 Grade 5 Engine...

Page 25: ...539 6 120431X 7 t10719X 8 120075X 9 272931 10 272630 158120 158121 DESCRIPTION Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal 5HP 24 Sears Decal Caution Tine Control Decal Hand Placement Decal Operation and Lubrication Decal Warning Rotating Tines Decal Engine Decal 5HP Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 25 ...

Page 26: ...REPABRPARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 292350 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGtNE MODEL NUMBER 137202 TYPE NO 0116 01 81 21 613 3O7 22 15 10 529 528 527 616 ...

Page 27: ...REPAUR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 292350 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 137202 TYPE NO 0116 01 127 203 205 127A 149 118 i i iii1 ii iiii i _ _ 124 191 209 181 526 190A 208 916 611 I i u 969 27 ...

Page 28: ...TS TILLER o MODEL NUMBER 917 292350 334 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 137202 TYPE NO 01 6 01 332_ 455 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 23 305 52 5 459 _ _ 59 _ f 689 O 28 456 ...

Page 29: ... 223789 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 149 26336 Ring Set Piston Standard Size 152 260575 Ring Set Piston Standard Chrome 154 93527 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize 162 490589 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 163 271935 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversi ze 180 495405 Lock Piston Pin 181 494559 Pin Assembly Piston Standard 190 94 924 Pin Assembly Piston 005 Over 190A 94 919 Rod Assembly Connecting 191 272489 Rod As...

Page 30: ...aphragm 63709 394 272538 Diaphragm 916 280321 4t4 220982 Washer 966 492797 432 221377 Cap Spring 967 491588 433 93265 Pin Diaphragm Cover 968 495872 434 2 13963 Cover Diaphragm 969 490073 435 93141 Screw Diaphragm Cover 971 94902 455 225121 Cup Starter 987 398970 456 281503 Retainer 995 225057 459 281505 Pawl Starter 1012 490507 461 262626 Pin Spring 10t6 224278 467 280715 Knob Control 515 262625 ...

Page 31: ...SERVICE NOTES 31 ...

Page 32: ...ousing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and COr Service Center Department and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW ING INFORMATION PRODUCT FRONT TINE TILLER o MODEL NUMBER 917 292350 o ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 137202_ TYPE NUMBER 0116_01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears ...