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Page 1: ...ine which operates differently from previously built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman 428609 Rev 1 ...

Page 2: ...is product is in use in the united states This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO D 817WA HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 U S A IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw ing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death T...

Page 3: ...hildren 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 be hind 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...

Page 4: ...c Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark ar rester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all product...

Page 5: ...ccessoriesmay not apply to your tiller ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER SHEAR PIN TILLER MAINTENANCE BELT TINES i HAIRPIN CLIP 1 Manual 1 Bottle Engine Oil CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK 2 Carriage Bolts 5 16 18 UNC x 2 1 2 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 2 Flange Locknuts 5 16 18 UNC 2 Hex Nut 2 Lock 5 16 18 Washer 5 16 5 ...

Page 6: ... two 2 flange lock nuts Tighten securely 5 Cut away carton 6 Route tine control cable s through plastic cable clip on handle mount NOTE Cables must not touch the muffler 7 Cut cable ties securing tiller to skid Remove tiller from skid by pulling back wards 8 Remove screws securing depth stake to skid and discard the screws 6 Handle Mount Tine Control Cable Tine Control o Column Flange Locknut INST...

Page 7: ...NE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL STOP V OR WARNING ON OFF Forward Tine Control Choke Control Control Depth Stake Tine Shield Recoil Starter Handle Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine DEPTH STAKE Controls forward speed and the depth at which tiller will dig FORWARD TINE CONTROL Engages tines in forward di...

Page 8: ...d 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 TO TRANSPORT AI_CAUTION Before...

Page 9: ...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 Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE _ILCAUTION Keep tine control in OFF position when starting engine When starting engine for t...

Page 10: ...infall 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 mois tened before tilling however extremely wet soil will ball up or clump during tilling...

Page 11: ...ull 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 Adjust ments 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 belts for wear A...

Page 12: ...nd after each five 5 hours of continuous use Add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent Tighten oil filler plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure tiller is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove drain plug ...

Page 13: ...ged SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling season or after every 50 hours of use whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 4 of this manual TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and will not require lubrication unless serviced CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot We do not rec...

Page 14: ...rent ways to suit your tilling or cultivating needs I_CAUTION Tines are sharp Wear gloves or other protection when handling tines NORMAL TILLING 24 PATH Assemble holes _ in tine hubs to holes B in tine shaft Clevis Pin Outer Tine TINE OPERATION CHECK I_WARNING Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent starting while checking tine operation For proper tine operation tine control lever m...

Page 15: ...st and then from engine pulley BELT REPLACEMENT Install new V belt to engine pulley first then to transmission pulley Be sure belt is positioned on inside groove of both pulleys inside all belt guides and rests on idler pulley CHECK TINE OPERATION 4 See TINE OPERATION CHECK in this section of manual 5 Replace belt guard Belt Guide t J L _ ngme f _ _ _ o Belt Guide Pulley ission ENGINE Maintenance ...

Page 16: ... the en gine and letting 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 of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor age container Always follow the mix ra...

Page 17: ...nutes before attempting to start 4 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge 5 Empty 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 adjust ments 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge 3 Replace spark plug or ...

Page 18: ...1 Tine control is not engaged 2 V belt not correctly adjusted 3 V belt is off pulley s 1 Tilling too deep 2 Throttle 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 airscreen muffler area 4 Remove and clean muffler 5 Adjust carburetor to richer position 1 Moisten ground or wait for more favorable s...

Page 19: ...AN ESTATES IL 60179 U S A IMPORTANTE Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar objetos si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte ENTRENAMIENTO Lea el Manual del Duefio cuidadosamente Familiadcese completamente con los controles y con el uso adecuado del equipo Sepa c6mo parar la unidad y desenganchar ...

Page 20: ...ta la presencia de espectadores cerca de la unidad Use solamente accesorios y aditamentos para la cultivadora aprobados pot el fabri cante Nunca opere la cultivadora sin buena visibili dad o luz Tenga cuidado al cultivar en terreno duro Los brazos pueden quedarse agarrados en el suelo e impulsar a la cultivadora hacia adelante Si esto sucede suelte los mangos y no restrinja la maquina MANTENIMIENT...

Page 21: ...rtes de Repuesto en el manual Ingles del duefio ACUERDOS DE PROTECClON PARA LA REPARACION Congratulaciones por su buena compra Su nuevo producto Craftsman esta disefiado y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por muchos afios Pero como todos los productos puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto En este caso tener un Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n puede hacerles ahorrar din...

Page 22: ...ora MOTOR BUJJA SILENCIADOR FILTRO DE AIRE LATA DE GASOLINA ACEITE DEL MOTOR ESTABILIZADOR MANTENIMIENTO DE LA CULTIVADORA ABRAZADERA DE HORQUlLLA CORREA BRAZOS CLAVIJA DE SEGURO 0 CONTENIDO DEL CON JUNTO DE FERRETERIA 1 Manual 1 Aceite del motor 2 Pernos portadores 5 16 18 UNC x 2 1 2 2 Tuercas de seguridad de brida 5 16 18 UNC 2 Perno hexagonales 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 2 Arandela de seguridad 5 16 2 Tu...

Page 23: ...e de control de los bra zos a traves de la abrazadera los cables de plastico en la montura del mango AVlSO Los cables no deben tocar el silenciador 7 Corte las ligaduras del cable que aseguran la cultivadora a la corredera Remueva la culti vadora de la corredera tirandola hacia atras 8 Quitar el tornillo de fijaci6n del pilote de profundidad para girar y remover el tornillo Cable de control de Mon...

Page 24: ...N O Control de los brazos marcha hac Estaca de profundidad Mang arrancador de culateo Control de la estrangulaci6n __ _Control de la J aceleraci6n sasde los brazo O _ _t_ Brazos Las cultivadoras de Sears cumplen con los estandares de seguridad del American National Standard Institute Instituto Nacional de Estandares Americano CONTROL DE LA ACELERACION Controla la velocidad del motor CONTROL DE LA ...

Page 25: ...de horquilla y la abrazadera de horquilla Para el labrado normal ajuste la estaca de profundidad en el segundo o tercer agujero a partir de la parte superior 25 RUEDAS Ajuste las ruedas removiendo la abrazadera de horquilla y la clavija de horquilla Cambie la posici6n de la rued Vuelva a colocar la abrazadera de horquilla y la clavija de horquilla Para el labrado normal ajuste las ruedas en el seg...

Page 26: ...xima temporada use combustible nuevo Vea las Instrucciones para el Almacenamiento para mas informacidn Nunca use productos de limpieza para el motor o para el carburador en el estanque del combustible pues se pueden producir dafios permanentes PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR j_ PRECAUCI6N Mantenga la barra de control de la impulsi6n en la posici6n DESEN GANCHADO cuando haga arrancar el motor Cuando i...

Page 27: ...a lluvia o viento puede ser recomend able labrar el suelo a fines de la temporada de cultivo para acondicionar el suelo aQn mas Las condiciones del suelo son importantes si se desea obtener un labrado adecuado Los brazos no van a penetrar facilmente en el suelo seco y duro Io que puede contribuir a un rebote excesivo y a dificultades en el manejo de su cultivadora El terreno duro tiene que ser hum...

Page 28: ...ntia el operador tiene que mantener la cultivadora segQn las instrucciones descritas en este manual Hay algunos ajustes que se tienen que hacer en forma periddica para poder mantener su cultivadora adecuadamente Todos los ajustes en la seccidn de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual tienen que ser revisados pot Io menos una vez pot cada temporada Una vez al a_o cambie la bujia limpie o cambie el filt...

Page 29: ...en cumplir con los requisitos de la clasificaci6n de servicio API SG SL AsegQrese que la cultivadora este en una superficie nivelada El aceite drenara mas facilmente cuando esta caliente 0tilice un embudo para impedir el derrame de aceite sobre la cultivadora y recoja el aceite en un envase adecuado 1 Remueva el tap6n del drenaje 2 Incline la cultivadora hacia adelante para drenar el aceite 3 Desp...

Page 30: ...ra_o del motor las ruedas el pulido etc Mantenga las superficies pulidas y las ruedas sin derrames de gasolina aceite etc Proteja las superficies pintadas con cera tipo automotriz _ PRECAUCI6N Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con la bujia CU LTIVADORA PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DEL MANGO El montaje en la fabrica se ha realizado usando la altura mas baja ...

Page 31: ... la abrazadera del cable y empuje el cable hacia abajo s61o Io suficiente como para aliviar la tensi6n del resorte Apriete la abrazadera del cable 4 Vuelva a revisar en la posici6n de APA GADO OFF y aj_stelo si es necesario REVISI6N FINAL EN LA POSICI6N DE EN CENDIDO ON 5 Con el control de los brazos en la posici6n de ENCENDIDO ON sujeto abajo en el mango empuje hacia abajo el mango para levantar ...

Page 32: ...lazo de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control de la emisi6n los cuales sean hechos al costo del cliente pueden ser realizados por cualquier individuo o establecimiento de reparaci6n de motor Los reparos que caen bajo garant a deben ser realizados por un establecimiento de servicio de reparaci6n de motor autorizado PARA AJUSTAR EL CARBURADOR El carburador tiene un chorro de alta velocidad y...

Page 33: ... en marcha el motor y dejandolo funcionar hasta que el carburante termine el carbura dor este vacio Nunca use los productos para limpieza del carburador o del motor en el estanque de combustible pues se pueden producir dafios permanentes Use combustible nuevo la pr6xima temporada AVlSO El estabilizador de combustible es una alternativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo la formaci6n de dep6sitos d...

Page 34: ... de aire 5 Vaciar el estanque de combustible y el carburador vuelva a Ilenar el estanque con gasolina nueva 6 Remueva el estanque de combustible y limpielo 7 AsegQrese que el alambre de la bujia este asentado en forma adecuada en esta 8 Cambie la bujia o ajuste la abertura 9 Haga los ajustes necesarios 1 Ponga el control de la aceleraci6n en la posici6n de R kPIDO FAST 2 Limpie o cambie el cartuch...

Page 35: ...control de la aceleraci6n no esta ajustado en forma adecuada 3 El carburador esta desajustado CORRECCION 1 Revise el nivel del aceite cambie el aceite 2 Limpie la rejilla de aire del motor 3 Limpie las aletas del cilindro la rejilla de aire y el area del silenciador 4 Remueva y limpie el silenciador 5 Ajuste el carburador para una posici6n de mezcla mas rica 1 Moje el suelo o espere a que existan ...

Page 36: ... PART DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION Panel Control Grip Handle Nut Flange Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 Assembly Panel and Tube Lever Control Tine Pin Pivot Retainer Ring 35 72010520 Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 1 2 36 73970500 Locknut Flange 5 16 18 unc 38 431332 Assembly Handle Column 39 181580 Clip NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 36 ...

Page 37: ...x Head 16 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 24 unfx 1 2 17 Bolt Thd Roller 1 4 20 x 2 1 2 18 Shield Inner Belt Guard 19 Screw Hex Wsh Hd 8 18 x 1 2 20 Spacer Split 21 Guard Belt 25 Pad Idler Clip Cable V Belt PART NO DESCRIPTION 12000028 Ring Retainer 151223 Sheave Transmisison 12000036 Ring Klip STD541237 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 161806 Pulley Idler 175377 Arm Idler STD523712 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 106968X Shaf...

Page 38: ...lt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 Nut Washer Lock 5 16 Locknut w washer 3 8 16 Clip Hairpin Support Depth Stake R H Stake Depth Pin Clevis Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Support Depth Stake L H Spring Stake KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 16 121117X Bolt Shoulder 17 193851X613 Wheel 19 9190R Bracket Wheel 20 STD541437 Locknut Crown 3 8 16 21 74760516 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 22 STD541431 Locknut w insert 5 16 18 24 ...

Page 39: ...Y PART NO NO 1 156926 2 3146R 3 156924 4 156923 DESCRIPTION Tine Outer R H Retainer Spring Zinc Tine Inner R H Tine Inner L H KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 5 156925 Tine Outer L H 6 4929H Pin Clevis NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 39 ...

Page 40: ...Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 11 17 Locknut w washer 3 8 16 18 Shield Tine 19 Bracket Engine R H 20 Bracket Engine L H Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc x 2 5 Transmission Spacer Split PART NO 73970500 19091412 19092016 STD551125 74610412 DESCRiPTiON Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 unc 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 See Breakdown Briggs Stratto...

Page 41: ...2 409143 425503 137539 120431X 411816 162215 120075X 425501 428609 DESCRIPTION Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal A C Beltguard Tank Tine Shield Cntrl Phi Inst Hand Placement Rewind Tine Shield Warning Warning Rotating Tines Decal Console Manual Owner s English Spanish 41 ...

Page 42: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 299012 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 121002 0220 B8 161 163 _ _ 11 445 535 968 455 332 _ 23 836 832 883 37 1036 EMiSSiONS LABEL I 1210 456 689 t_ 42 ...

Page 43: ...1002 0220 B8 _ 601 958 190 _ _ 4p 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 163 _ _ 1022_ 51 883 957 1270 163 130 95 _ 51 633 _ _ 692 1 186 lO4_ lO8_ J 276_ _J _t 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868 i_ 993 1022 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 127 O 633 137 276 _ 633A 334 _ 365_ _ 663 _ 281 356 209A 43 ...

Page 44: ...GGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 121002 0220 B8 306 181 415_ 22 G_ 20 12 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 220 _ _ _ 48 SHORT BLOCK I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 1058 OPERATOR S MANUAL 36 t_ 0 022 238 J 15A_ 24 9 914 914A_ 914B_ 1034 Y 332 _ 1026 7iJ 1O29 146 741 44 ...

Page 45: ... Pawl Friction 35 691304 Spring Valve Intake 459 281505s PawI Ratchet 36 691304 Spring Valve Exhaust 505 691251 Nut Governor Control Lever 37 699661 Guard Flywheel 535 493537s Filter Air Cleaner Foam 40 692194 Retainer Valve 552 692346 Bushing Governor Crank 45 690977 Tappet Valve 562 691119 Bolt Governor Control Lever 46 693404 Camshaft 597 691696 Screw Pawl Friction Plate 48 699582 Short Block 6...

Page 46: ...t Screw Rocker Cover Bottom Screw Rocker Cover Top Screw Rocker Cover Side Cap Fuel Tank Valve Fuel Shut Off Cover Air Cleaner Tank Fuel Bowl Fuel Gasket Cylinder Head Plate Fan Flywheel Gasket Rocker Cover Cover Rocker Rod Push Arm Rocker Guide Push Rod Label Emissions AvailableFrom A Briggs Stratton Authorized Dealer Operator s Manual Screw Flywheel Fan Gasket Set Valve Pulley Spring Assembly Pu...

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