Craftsman 917.292381, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...R Model No 917 292381 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espanol Repair Parts O CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craffsman ...

Page 2: ... and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO D 817WA HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death TRAINING Read the Owner s Manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the pro...

Page 3: ...chine 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 visibility or light Be careful when tilling in hard ground The tines may catch i...

Page 4: ...ness 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 of this Owner s Manual WARNING This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and shoulc not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unles...

Page 5: ...OLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife 1 Pair of pliers 2 1 2 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 RIGHT OPERATOR S POSITION CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Hex Bolts 8 x 314 5 16 18 x 1 5 16 ...

Page 6: ...sher Washer Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 Hex Bolts 5 16 18 x 3 4 INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY Loosen nut A Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts lock washers and nuts Tighten securely Tighten nut A Depth stake must move freely If it does not loosen support belt qut A Depth Stake Stake Support Bolt Hex Bolts Lockwashers and He...

Page 7: ... _RUJ_ FOf_N_I _ NIELr _4 _RSIE CN3T_N _NqE ENgiNE _F J ST SLOW C_ _E FUEL C4t V OR WARNING ON O_F Throttle Control Depth Stake TineShield Recoil Starter Handle Tines MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute FORWARD TINE CONTROL Engages tines in forward direction CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine THROTTLE C...

Page 8: ...rward 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 Adjust depth stake by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin Change depth stake to desired position Replace the clevis pin and hairpin clip For normal tilling set depth stake at the second or third hole from the top Hairpin Clip and Wheel Cle...

Page 9: ... spilled move machine away from area of spill Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE _ LCAUTION 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 ...

Page 10: ...ll 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 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 moistened before tilling however extremely wet soil will ball up or clump during tilling Wait...

Page 11: ... negligence To receive full value from the warranty the 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 tin...

Page 12: ... OIL Determine temperature range expected before 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 dir...

Page 13: ...using a garden hose to clean you_ unit unless the muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life _ CAUTION Disconnect spark p ug wi_e 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 heighL Select handle height best suited for y...

Page 14: ...e to raise tines off the ground Slowly 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 to handle push down on handle to raise tines off the ground Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines Tines should rotate forward If tines d...

Page 15: ...p is factory adjusted Do not adjust or damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact your nearest authorizec service center department which has the proper equipment and experience to mak a...

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 U e fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mi...

Page 17: ...ean or replace air cleaner cartridge 5 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 6 Remove fuel tank and clean 7 Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug 8 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 9 Make necessary adjustments 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge 3 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 4 Drain fuel tank and refil...

Page 18: ...d 2 V belt not correctly adjusted 3 V belt is off pulley s 1 Tilling too deep 2 Throttle control not setting 3 Carburetor out of adjustment 1 Check oil level change oil 2 Clean engine air screen 3 Clean cylinder fins air screen muffler area 4 Remove and clean muffler 5 Adjust carburetor to richer position 1 Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil condition_ 2 Adjust wheels and depth stake 1...

Page 19: ...asher 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Ga Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 1 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 3 4 Washer Lock 5 16 Nut Hex 5 16 16 Nut Flanged 5 16 18 33 19 KEY PART NO NO 13 72140506 14 9209R431 15 74760524 16 151474 18 3067J 19 164937 28 19131312 33 8206H 34 3070J DESCRIPTION Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gr 5 Panel Handle Bolt Hex 5 16 i8x 1 1 2 Handle R H Cable Control Tine Lever Clutch 8 00 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 G...

Page 20: ... Engine 17 73350600 Bolt Hex 1 2 20 x 3 4 18 161806 Bott Thd Roller 1 4 20 x 2 1 2 19 162290 Shield Inner Guard Bit Ft 20 74760620 Screw Hex Wsh Hd 8 18 x 2 21 106968X Spacer Split 25 73350500 Guard Belt Pad Idler V Belt Ring Retainer Sheave Transmission DESCRIPTION Nut J Clip Ring Klip Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Pulley Idler Idler Arm Assembl g Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Shaft IdlerAnn Nut Hex Jam 5 16 18 S...

Page 21: ...190R 6 STD541437 Locknut W msert3 8 16 20 STD541437 7 4921H Clip Hairpin 21 74760516 8 318J Support Depth Stake R H 22 STD541431 9 9193R Depth Stake 10 9551R Pin Clevis 11 74780628 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 t6 x 1 3 4 12 74760524 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 X 1 1 2 13 317J Support Depth Stake LH DESCRIPTION Spring Depth Stake Bolt Shoulder Wheel Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 11 Ga Bracket Wheel Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Bolt Hex...

Page 22: ...17 292381 TINE ASSEMBLY 6 2 3 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 165774 Tine Outer R H 2 4921H Clip Hairpin 3 165772 Tine lnner R H KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 4 165771 Tine lnner L H 5 165773 Tine Outer L H 6 9194R Pin Clevis 39 ...

Page 23: ...cknut w washer 3 8 16 Shield Tine Bracket Engine R H Bracket Engine LH Washer Lock 5 16 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 2 3 4 Transmission Spacer Split KEY PART NO NO 15 STD541431 16 19091412 17 19092016 18 STD551125 19 74610412 2O DESCRIPTION Nut Keps 5 16 18 Washer 9 32 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 Bdggs Stratton Model No 94202...

Page 24: ...ne Ref 4 166129 Decal BeltGuard Fine Shield 5 110594X Decal Control Pnl Inst 6 120431X Decal Hand Placement 7 110719X Decal Oper Lubdcation 8 120075X Decal Warning Rotating Tines 9 171803 Decal Engine 10 171920 Decal HP 11 162215 Decal Tine ShieldWrng Dom 12 163165 Decat ControIPanel 172054 Manual Owner s Eng Span 41 ...

Page 25: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 292381 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 94202 TYPE NO 0115 E1 11 307 635 _13 308 26 42 ...

Page 26: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 292381 BRIGGS STRATI ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 94202 TYPE NO 0115 E1 i _7 _ J 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION I 373 455 332 304 43 ...

Page 27: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 292381 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 94202 TYPE NO 0115 E1 201 780 lit REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL o 181 2o 526 44 ...

Page 28: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 292381 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 94202 TYPE NO 0115 E1 358 QASKET SET I 121 CARBUR_ TOR KIT I 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET I 45 ...

Page 29: ...embly Piston Standard 298908 Pin Assembly Piston 005 Over 29 294367 Rod Assembly Connecting 296079 Rod Assembly Connecting 020 Undersize Crankpin Bore 30 220670 Dipper Connecting Rod 32 94699 Screw Connecting Rod 33 296676 Valve Exhaust Includes Retainer Number 93312 34 296677 Valve Intake 35 260552 Spring Valve 37 224557 Guard Fylwheel 38 94736 Screw Hex 40 93312 Retainer Valve Spring 45 230173 T...

Page 30: ...491435 Filter Air 536 494279 Air Cleaner Kit 542 94897 Screw Hex Head 608 499706 Starter Assembly Rewind 609 265715 Spring Choke 611 231067 Line Fuel 612 391813 Tube Pickup 621 296110 Switch Stop 621A 623 634 635 643 679 680 689 741 748 780 851 864 869 87O 871 396847 Switch Stop 94943 Screw Shoulder 271853 Washer Throttle Shaft Foam 66538 E bow Spark Plug 280737 Spacer Air Cleaner 270382 Washer Ch...

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