Craftsman 917.293301 manual

Owner's Manual ® 5.5 HP 17 INCH TBNE WIDTH TINE WroTH COUNTER ROTATING TILLE Model No. 917.293301 TINES o Safety AssembRy Operation Maintenance o Repair Parts CAUTnON: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Io800=659o5917 Sears Craftsman Help Li[...]

Warranty .................................................. 2 Safety Rules ........................................... 2 Product Specifications .......................... 4 Assembly ................................................ 5 Operation ......................................... 3 & 8 Maintenance ......................................... 1[...]

OPERATION o Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. ° Exercise extreme caution when operat- ing on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers. = After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the till[...]

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS :I'ORSEPOWER: 5,5 HP )ISPLACEMENT: 13 CU. lN, GASOLINE CAPACITY: 4 Quarts Unleaded Regular OIL (APFSFiSG/SH): SAE 30 (Above 32°F) (CAPACITY: 20 ozo) SAE 5W-30 (Below 32°F) SPARK PLUG : Champion RJ19LM (GAP: .030") Congratulations on your purchase of a Craftsman Tiller. It has been designed, en- gineered and manufa[...]

Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely, Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will[...]

UNPACKING CARTON _CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta- ples when handling or disposing of carton- ing material |MPORTANT:When unpacking and assembling tiller, be careful not to stretch or kink cables. o While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame° Let handle assembly rest on tiller. o Remove top frame of cart[...]

iNSERT CABLE CLiP o Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column° Push cables into clip, Handle Column Cables ,, Cable Clip CONNECT SHIFT ROD o Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of shift lever indicator, o Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod io secure, o Insert other end of shift rod into hole in s[...]

These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning. TILLING FQRWIARD N_L I_;GINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE F"UEL RUN O_L STOP 0 KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize [...]

The operation Qf any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage° Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. -lOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Cnow how to operate all contro[...]

TURNING o Release the drive control bar: o Move throttle control to "SLOW" posi- tion. o Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position. Tines will not turn. o Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. o Swing the handle in the opposite direc- tion you wish to turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from tines. o W[...]

_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 disap- peared. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline[...]

To get through a really tough section of sod or hard ground, apply upward pres- sure on handle or lower the depth stake. CULTIIVATaNG Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to prevent them from rob- bing nourishment and moisture from the plants. At the same time, breaking up the upper layer of soil crust will help retain moisture in the s[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level _ 6, '# i Change Engine Oil i_1,2 Oil Pivot Points _' Inspect Spark Arrester/ Muffler ,1_#' Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge _2 Clean Engine Cylinder FEns t_ Replace Spark Plug _i' I = Change more ofte[...]

Disconnect spark plug wire before per- forming any maintenance (except carbure- tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start- ing of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for main- tenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot muffl[...]

o Insert tabs on cover into slots in base _)kand tighten cover screws securely. CAUTaON: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean cartridge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge° Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry car- tddge. COOLING SYSTEM '(our engine is air cooled. For proper [...]

TiRE CARE ,_,CAUTION: When mounting tires, un- less beads are seated, overinflation can cause an explosion. o Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. If tire pressures are not equal, tiller will pull to one side. . Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber. TO REMOVE WHEEL o Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping.[...]

Engine Pulley St .... ud C., Belt Guide "A". Clip Screw Drive Control Cable sion idler Pulley Extension Spring rension Pulley IINE REPLACEMENT ° _CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear )loves or other protection when handling rines. _, badly worn tine causes your tiller to work larder and dig more shallow. Most impor- ant, worn tines cannot chop[...]

ENGBNE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customer's expense, may be perforrned by any non- road engine repair establishment or indi- iDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT o To adjust idle RPM, rotate throttle link- age counterclockwise and hold against stop while adjusting idle speed adj[...]

Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more° _,CAUTION: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark° Allow the engine to cool before stodng in any enclosure. TtLLER o Clean entire tiller (See "CLEAN[...]

PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Loss of power CAUSE !. Out of fuel. 2, Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4, Dirty air cleaner° 5. Water in fue!. 6 Clogged fuel tank, 7, Loose spark plug wire, 8, Bad spark plug or improper gap, 9, Carburetor out of adjust- ment, 1. Throttle control not set properly. 2. Dirty air cleane[...]

PROBLEM ........................ 'L,'L_'_'. Engine overheats Excessive bounce/ difficult handling Soil balls up or clumps Engine runs but tiller won't move Engine runs but labors when tilling CAUSE 1, Low oil level/dirty oil. 2,, Dirty engine air screen, 3 Dirty engine,, 4. Partially plugged muffler, 5. Improper carburetor [...]

TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293301 HANDLES 7 9 / 15 3O 16 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1t 12 13 14 15 16 !7 PART NO. 148583 141406 110673X t27254X 6712J 137119 t10541X 71191008 72010520 110646X STD624003 81328 110741X 109313X 110702X STD533710 109229X DESCRIPTION Throttle, Control Grip, Handle Grommet, Handle Bai; Ddve Control Assembly Cap, Viny[...]

TALLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293301 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE 3 39 9 , < 8 37 17 21 20 23 24 25 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 t0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 PART NO. STD54 t 431 STD551137 STD541037 74930588 154734 110111X STD532505 6700J 86777 9484R STD551t25 STD541025 23230506 t20938X STD551031 145102 STD54!031 12000028 110653X 145216 104214X 501[...]

TBLLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293301 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE 8 7 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 STD541431 2 102332)( 3 74760524 4 102173X 5 STD551137 6 STD541037 7 STD624003 8 126875X 9 5015J 128952 795R 3 2 I k 3 4 5 6 DESCRIPTION *Nut, Keps 5/16d 8 Bracket, Reinforcement Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-112 Counter Weight, RH. *Washer, Lock 3/8 *Nut, Hex 3/8-16 *Clip, Hair[...]

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293301 TRANSMISSION 11 15 g ! 24 25 48 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 PART NO. 154354 150698 106211X 5020J 1370H 137335 145101 4895H 154467 7392M 100371K 106160X 142145 8353J 12000039 154466 4358J 12000040 102tt4X 102115X 6803J I0211tX STD551143 STD54t143 143009 DESCRIPTION Tran[...]

TINE SHIELD TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293301 24 24 29 19 15 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 tl 12 13 14 15 16 PART NO. 98O0O129 161415X574 8393J 12000036 STD533107 8394J 8392J 109230X 124289X574 STD533110 STD541031 STD551131 72110510 1243tlX 161414X574 73510400 DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Nut, Flange 5/16_18 17 162175 Nut, Wing Forged[...]

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293301 TiNE ASSEMBLY 2 1 1 11 2 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PA RT NO. 44593 132673 6554J STD624008 132727 73610600 STD551137 74610616 DESCRIPTION Tine, Outer, LH Pin, Shear T_ne, Inner, LH.. *Clip, Hairpin Assembly, Hub and Plate, LHo Nut, Hex 3/8-24 *Washer, Lock 3/8 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 9 4460J[...]

DECALS TALLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293301 11 8 © KEY PART NO. NO. 1 158096 2 157991 3 157990 4 157984 5 137538 6 1204.31X 7 102180X 8 147592 9 163094 10 120075X 11 162215 - - 164659 - - I64660 DESCRIPTION Decal, Logo Decal, Logo Decal, Logo Decal, Description Decal, Caution, Drive Control Decal, Hand Placement Decal, Shift Indicator Decal, Opera[...]

TALLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293301 ENGINE, BRIGGS 8= STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 134402, TYPE NO. 1120-E1 '_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 2 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSIONS I 1058 OWNER'S MANUA _ i,, ,,,,,,,,, ,H,,,H LI 957 _184 182 429 13A 601 29[...]

TBLLER = - MODEL HU_BER 917.293301 ENGINE, BRSGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 13z_02, TYPE NO. 1120-F.1 36 _[_34 35 46 220 219 _) 12 21 22 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALl. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5,5 30[...]

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.293391 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER '134402, TYPE NO. 1120-E1 @ @ 634 634A 127 i 3O 95 2O 3 119 _ 163 978 110 ® 137 (_ 634 634A 977 CARBURETOR 104 137 .J,iii, i I 358 GASKET SET NlIHlllll lllll ill l lll 127 110 134 634A 634 3![...]

TLLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293301 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 13_02, TYPE NO. 1120-E1 ! 969 642 535 159 335 304 _ 305 23 73 32[...]

TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293301 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 134402, TYPE NO. 1120-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO,NO. DESCRIPTION NO.NO, DESCRIPTION 13 13A 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 21A 22 22A 23 24 25 1 495133 2 399268 3 299819 5 214040 7 272157 8 495774 9 27549 10 94621 11 66578 12 270080 26 27 28 29 3O 32 33 34 27O125 270126 94221 94915 [...]

TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293301 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 134402, TYPE NO. 1120-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO.NO. DESCRIPTION NO.NOo DESCRIPTION 141498593 147 231907 159 280871 163 272948 164 281247 165 94692 182 224669 184 94905 185 94010 186 493496 187A 495218 188 94895 200 223886 202 262865 209 262283 219 494645 220 221551 222 4[...]

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