Craftsman 917.299881, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...les and instructions Before Operating Thws Equ pment 8 0 HP 21 iNCH Ti E WIDTH REAR TINE TILLER WITH COUNTER ROTATING TINES Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts i i i L I II ll 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 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 Do not run the engine indoors exhaust fu...

Page 3: ...RED BRUSH COVERED OR GRASS COVERED LAND UNLESS 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 IS REQUIRED BY LAW SECTION 4442 OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE OTHER STATES MAY HAVE SIMILAR LAWS FEDERA...

Page 4: ...stem 15 Fuel Type 11 Engine cont d Lubrication 15 Oil Level 11 Oil Type 11 15 Spark Plug 16 Starting 12 Stopping 10 Storage 20 Winter Operation 15 F Fuel Filling Tank 11 Storage 20 Type 11 Finish Maintenance 16 H Handle Height Adjustment 16 Repair Parts 22 L Lubrication Lubrication Chart 14 Engine 15 M Muffler Maintenance 16 Spark Arrester 3 Oif O Level 11 Type 11 15 Operation Cultivating 13 Fill ...

Page 5: ...lso available at most Sears Retail outlets and Service Centers Most Sears Stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller ENGINE SPARK PLUG _ _ _ _ MUFFLER AIR FILTER i 1 1 111 1111 11_11 GAS CAN ENGINE OIL i i ij i I IlUlI II i TILLER PERFORMANCE FURROW oPENER TILLER MAINTENANCE BELT TINES 5 ...

Page 6: ...Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife 1 Wire cutter t Screwdriver t Tire pressure gauge 1 Pair of pliers 1 9 16 wrench 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 tiIler handles _ FRONT LEFT RIGHT OPERATOR S POSITION FIG 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ii i lll ml Ill Illll Illll I Illlllll...

Page 7: ...NDLE ASSEMBLY h _ _ BLACK _ _ j_y HANDLE FIG 3 Grasp handle assembly Hold in up position Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch Slide handle assembly into position HANDLE ASSEMBLY UP POSITION TIGHTEN HANDLE 1 LOCK LEVER TO HOLD FIG 4 o o o o o o o Rotate handle assembly down Insert rear carriage bolt first with bolt head on LoHoside of tiller See Fig 5 Insert front carriage bolt with care s...

Page 8: ...VE TILLER FROM CRATE Make sure shift lever indicator is in N neutral posi tion See Fig 6 Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle_ Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tiller were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best tilling performance Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSi HAN...

Page 9: ...OUTER SIDE SHIELD RECOIL STARTER HANDLE FIG 8 MEETS ANSi SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our titlers conform to the safety standards of the American Nationat Standards Institute DRIVE CONTROL BAR Used to engage tines THRO B LE CONTROL Used to control engine speed DEPTH STAKE Controls depth at which tiller wiil dig LEVELING SHIELD Levels tilled soil OUTER SIDE SHIELD Adjustable to protect small plants from bei...

Page 10: ...shift leverindicator to F forward position Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward_ REVERSE WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER Release the drive control bar Move throttle control to SLOW position Move shift lever indicator to R reverse position o Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement DEPTH STAKE See Fig 10 Tile depth stakecan be...

Page 11: ...e pin inhofe ofdepth stake to lock inposition This prevents tines from scuffing the ground Place shift lever indicator in F forward position for transporting Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement Tines will not turn Move throttle control to desired speed_ AROUND TOWN Disconnect spark plug wire Drain fuel tank Transport in upright position to prevent oit leakage_ BE...

Page 12: ... accustomed to handling your tiller start actual field use with throttle in slow position Tilling is digging into turning over and breaking up packed soil before planting Loose unpacked soil helps root growth_ Best tilling depth is 4 to 6 A tiller wil also clear the soil of unwanted vegetation The decomposition of this vegetable matter enriches the soil Depending on the climate rainfall and wind i...

Page 13: ...on promo ing no further growth of weeds and grass See Fig 15 4 A A j t i _j FIG 15 ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING See Figs 16 and 17 o Place blocks under right hand side of tUlerand remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from right hand wheel Move wheel outward approximately 1 inch until hole in inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle Replace clevis pin and hairpin clip on inside of wheel and ...

Page 14: ...nty 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 flter and check tines and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean ...

Page 15: ...urs of continuous use Add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalenL Tighten oil filler plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 18 and 19 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oit must meet API service classification SF or SG Be sure tiller is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Use a funnelto prevent oit spill on tiller and catch oi...

Page 16: ...uffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep wat_ i_6_i5 e _gine can result _a shortened engine life i i llll lllllllllll llll lllllii i i llll ii i ICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug TILLER TIRE CARE TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT See Fig 22 Select handle height best suited for your tillingconditions H...

Page 17: ...first Place new belt in groove of transmission pulley and into engine pulley BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF IDLER PLILLEYo NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO GUIDES Tighten belt guides A and B _ CS_SkS_lta a d_t_e_t_s des_ribed below o Replace belt guard Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin clip GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT See Fig 25 For proper belt tension the extension spring should have...

Page 18: ...e replaced_ NEW TINE WORN TINE To maintain the superb tilling performance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness wear andbending particularlythe tineswhich are next to the transmission If the gap between the tines exceeds 3 1 2 inches they should be replaced or straightened as necessary New tines should be assembled as shown in Fig 28 Sharpened tine edges willrotate rearward fro...

Page 19: ...rclock wise 1 full turn Turn needle valve in clockwise closing itfinger tight and then out counterclockwise 1 I 2 turns FINAL SETTING Start engine andallow to warmfor fiveminuteso Make final adjustments with engine running and drive control bar in NEUTRAL position_ Move remote throttle control leverto FAST position_ Turn needle valve in clockwise until engine begins to die and then turn out counte...

Page 20: ...EL SYSTEM OF AN ENGIN EWHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fueltank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products inthe 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 stor age Add stabilizer to gasoline ...

Page 21: ...in fuel lank carburetor refill tank with fresh gas 6 Remove fuel tank and clean 7 Make sure spark ptug wire Is seated properly on plug 8 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 9 Make necessary adjustments t0 Open valve i i iiww i 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 with fresh gasoline 5 Make su...

Page 22: ... Carriage 5 t6 18 UNC x 2 3 8 Grade 5 Handle Grip Clip Hairpin Bolt Shoulder Handle Shift Grommet Rubber Rod Shift Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x I Grade 5 Lock Handle Silver Nut Hex Centerlock 3 8 16 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 19 19131611 Washer 13 32 x i x 11 Gauge 20 109228X Lever Lock Handle 21 138297 Handle Assemble 22 121145X Clip Plastic Cable 23 86777 Screw Hex Washer Head Slotted 10 24 x 1 2 24 9...

Page 23: ...Shift Indicator Screw Hex Washer Head Slotted 10 24 x 1 2 Clip Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex 1 4 20 Screw Set Hex 5 16d8 x3 8 Spacer Split 0 327 x 0 42 x 2 68 Washer 11 32 x 11 16 x 16 Gauge Sheave Transmission Nut Hex 5 t6 18 Spacer Key Square 3 16 1 I 8 Key Square Spacer Spl t 523 x 718 x 2 Nut Cap 5 16 18 Tire Rim Tire Valve Rivet Drilled 26 KEY PART NO NO 33 23 25 DESCRIPTION 25 STD624003 Clip Hairp...

Page 24: ...5R 138669 Bracket Engine 14 72470636 STD523710 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x I 15 STD523745 8450J Counter Weight R H 16 104164X STD551137 Washer Lock 3 8 17 138401 STD541037 Nut Hex 3 8 16 STD533710 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 STD624003 Clip Hairpin NOTE DESCRIPTION Rivet Drilled Tire Rim Tire Valve Bolt Carriage 3t8 16 x 4 1 2 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 4 1 2 Tie Cable Engine Briggs Str_tton 8 HP Model Number ...

Page 25: ... 4 x 645 Pinion Input Bearing Needle Gasket Gearcase Spacer 765 InD x 1 12 x 5 8 Gear Cluster Red 2nd and 3rd 49 41 KEY PART NO NO 28 8357J 29 674A289 30 6803J 31 12000O40 32 8356J 33 100016K 34 106392X 35 106394X 36 100436L 37 142145 38 106393X 39 7393R 40 14O576 4I 9672R 42 STD551143 43 STD541143 44 109331X 45 74780512 46 8TD551131 47 STD541031 48 100107K 49 106391X 50 I02144X 6066J DESCRIPTION ...

Page 26: ...th Stake Shield Tine Bolt Carriage 5 16 t8 x 3 4 Gr 5 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Washer Lock 5 t6 Washer Lock H _ Helical 1 4 Bracket Shield Tine Shield Side Outer R H KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 16 73220400 Nut Fin Hx 1 4 20 17 104084X459 Shield Side 18 STD5325t2 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Gr 5 19 8389J Grip 20 STD541037 Nut Hex 3 8 16 21 138420 Stake Depth 22 74930656 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 23 4440J Hing...

Page 27: ...BHP 9 7 7 7 _g_ Bo_ _v _ I_ _Z_ _S _ _ nr_oner_t _en_ _o_S ...

Page 28: ... 144971 138813 138263 138286 137538 120431X 138546 272698 120075X 144980 144981 DESCRIPTION Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Caution Drive Control Decal Hand Placement Decal Shift Indicator Decal Engine HP Decal Warning Rotating Tines Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 28 ...

Page 29: ...LLER MODEL NUMBER 917 299881 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 190402 TYPE NO 6151 01 t 354 14 307 337 635 308 7 t_o_9 LABEL K T1 3S8 GASKET SE_I 383 8 10 k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 29 ...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS 8 HP 21 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 299881 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 190402 TYPE NO 6151 01 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT i 45 50 53 41 I08 111 _ 68 332_ 75 23 30 ...

Page 31: ...n Pin Pin Assy Piston Standard Size 96 Pin Assy Piston 005 Oversize 97 Rod Assembly Connecting 98 Rod Assembly Connecting 99 020 Undersize Crankpin Bore I00 Dipper Connecting Rod 0I Screw Connecting Rod 102 Valve Exhaust Valve Intake Spring Intake Valve Spring Exhaust Valve Guard Flywheel Screw Seres Retainer Intake Valve 292260 93630 260933 211689 212488 270684 27828 93956 93357 Rotocoil Exhaust ...

Page 32: ...r 643 222272 Seal Air Cleaner Stud 655 222598 Connector Fuel Pipe 657 93496 Pipe Fuel 676 393757 Screw Seres 741 262479 Guide Air 843 280149 Link Governor 851 221798 Spring Governor 869 211661 Gear Governor 87t 231218 Washer Thrust 956 493337 Plate Governor Control 957 493988 Lever Assembly Governor 958 399517 Washer Governor Crank 959 223462 Clamp Casing 960 492990 Locknut Muffler 96 94095 Muffle...

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Page 36: ...ne will be found on the blower housing of 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 REAR TINE TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 29988I ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 190402 TYPE NUMBER 6151 01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value...