Craftsman 917.292403, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...REVERSE Model No 917 292403 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa_ol Repair Parts 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 craftsman ...

Page 2: ...se in the United States This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights whi 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 Ma...

Page 3: ...ller without proper guards plates or other safety protec tive devices in place Keep children and pets away Do not overload the machine 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 ...

Page 4: ... CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintair ing caring for and using your tiller Follow the instructions under the Maintenance and Storage section of this Owner s Manual _I WARNING This unit is equipped witl an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless ...

Page 5: ...r Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife 1 Screwdriver 1 Pair of pliers 2 1 2 wrenches 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 _ Right Operator s Position CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK 1 Manual 1 Plastic I Cable Clip 2 Hex Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 ol 1 Clevis Pin 1 Washer 9 ...

Page 6: ...ackwards ASSEMBLE REVERSE ROD Secure upper reverse rod to lower reverse rod using clevis pin washer and cotter pin 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 bolt HAN...

Page 7: ...aning 1 TILLING FOflWARO NEUTRAL R VF J ISE CAUTION OR WARN_ NG ON OFF Reverse line Control Choke Control Control Depth Stake_ 0 Recoil Starter O 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 THRO...

Page 8: ...ired position Replace the clevis pin and hairpin clip For normal tilling set depth stake at th_ second or third hole from the top WHEELS Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin Change wheel position Replace the hairpin clip and clevis pin For normal tilling set wheels at the second or third hole from the top Hairpin Clip and Clevis Pin Dep_ Stake Throttle Control TINE OPERATION F...

Page 9: ...ional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur _kCAUTION Fill to within 1 2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion If gasoline is acciden tally 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 sp...

Page 10: ...l 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 10 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 ...

Page 11: ...ceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to propedy 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 belt for wear A...

Page 12: ...E OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oi must meet AP 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 dirt...

Page 13: ... air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life _CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire 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 height Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions Handle height will be different whe...

Page 14: ...and pull cable up to remove slack and retighten clip Recheck in ON position and adjust if necessary NOTE If ON position check required adjustment recheck OFF position adjustment to insure tines do not rotate when control is OFF up am Tine Control OFF I v Tine Control ON Position Cable Tine Control Cable TO REMOVE BELT GUARD Remove two 2 cap nuts and washers from side of belt guard Loosen do not re...

Page 15: ...d by an authorized engin manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has a high speed fixed jet and has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary However minor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to w...

Page 16: ...uel 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 Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation o fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the...

Page 17: ...n or replace air cleaner cartridge 5 Drain fuel tank and carburetor 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 refill w...

Page 18: ...elt not correctly adjusted V belt is off pulley s Tilling too deep Throttle control not properly adjusted Carburetor out of adjust ments CORRECTION Check oil level change oil Clean engine air screen 3 Clean cylinder fins air screen muffler area 4 Remove and clean muffler 5 Adjust carburetor to richer posi tion 1 Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions 2 Adjust wheels and depth st...

Page 19: ...e Conlrot Lever Contmr Tine Pin Pivot Ring Clip Reverse Rod Upper Pin Retaining Reverse Rod Lower Wastler 13132x 13 16 x 16 Ga KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 26 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 27 S rD560907 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 29 12000059 RetainingRing 35 72010520 Bolt 5 16 18 X 2 1 2 36 73970500 Locknut Flange 5 18 18UNC 37 165197 Clip Cable 38 152094 Assembly HandleColumn 39 137640 Bushing Reverse ...

Page 20: ...t Hex Hd 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 28 S rD551125 10 156705X558 Guard Belt 29 109227X 11 STD551025 Washer 9 32 x 5 9 x 16 Ga 30 23200404 12 104213X Nut Cap 1 4 20 13 72140406 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 3 4 31 101189L 14 733035 V Belt ForwardMotion 32 151223 15 2614J V Belt Reverse 35 19091416 16 12000028 Ring Retainer 40 STD541425 17 2649M Key Square 18 151236 Sheave Transmission flat DESCRIPTION Bolt Belt Guard ...

Page 21: ...8 x 3 4 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Washer Lock 5 16 Locknut w washer 3 8 16 Clip Hairpin Support Depth Stake R H Stake Depth Pin C_evis Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Support Depth Stake L H KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 5388J Spdng Stake 16 121117X Bolt Shoulder 17 9188R Whe_ 18 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x13 16 x11 Gauge 19 9190R Bracket Wheel 20 STD541437 Locknut Crown 3 8 16 21 74760516 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x ...

Page 22: ...2403 TINE ASSEMBLY 6 6 2 2 2 6 KEY PART NO NO 1 156934 2 STD624008 3 156932 DESCRIPTION Tine Outer R H Retainer Spdng Tine Inner R H KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 4 156931 Tine Inner LH 5 156933 Tine Outer LH 6 4929H Pin Clevis 41 ...

Page 23: ...asher 3 8 16 Shield Tine Bracket Engine R H Bracket Engine LH Washer Lock 5 16 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 2 3 4 Transmission 14 14 8 11 KEY PART NO NO 14 9173R 15 s r D541431 16 19091412 17 1_i092016 18 STD551125 19 74610412 20 DESCRIPTION Spacer Splil Nut Hex Keps 5 16 18 UNC Washer 9 32 x7 8 x 12 Gauge Washer 9 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock 1 4 Bolt Hex 1 4 28 x 3 4 Grade 5 Engine ...

Page 24: ...130 3 166131 4 137653 5 120431X 6 110719X 8 120075X 9 162215 172051 DESCRIPTION Decat CNTRL PNL Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Caution Tine Control Decal Hand Placement Decal Operation and Lubrication Decal Warning RotatingTines Decal Tine Shield Manual Owner s Eng Span 43 ...

Page 25: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 292403 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 134202 TYPE NO 1118 E1 741 INSTRUCTION MANUAL j 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION I 44 ...

Page 26: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 292403 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE oMODELNUMBER134202 TYPENO 1118oE1 435 434 432 2O2 111 I 203 127 127A 187 256 542 216 _222 45 ...

Page 27: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 292403 BR GGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 134202 TYPE NO 1118 E1 334 20O 37 304 307 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT _191 191 12 61 4SRA 1358 GASKET SET i 46 ...

Page 28: ...l Oil 97 497600 Shaft and Lever Throttle 21 281658 Plug Oil Filler 109 497230 Valve and Shaft Group 21A 399195 Plug Oil Filter Choke 22 94682 Screw Cover Mounting 111 262715 Spring Choke 23 399673 Flywheel Magneto 121 495606 Carburetor Overhaul Kit 24 222698 Key Flywheel 124 94913 Screw Hex Head 25 399819 Piston Assembly Standard 127 220352 Plug Welch Size 127A 223789 Plug Welch 393820 Piston Asse...

Page 29: ...2 221377 Cap Spring 994 399541 433 93265 Pin Diaphragm Cover 995 225057 434 213963 Cover Diaphragm 1012 490507 435 93141 Screw Diaphragm Cover 1036 499345 455 225121 Cup Starter 1095 498529 456 225257 Retainer Spring 456A 281503 Retainer 459 281505 Pawl Starter 467 280715 Knob Control 524 271485 Seal O Ring 526 94914 Screw Sems Tank Bracket Mount 527 223786 Clamp Breather Tube 528 231550 Tube Brea...

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