Craftsman 3.75 HP 17 INCH TINE WIDTH 917.2922 manual

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    Owner's Manual ® 3.75 HP 17 INCH TmNE WmDTH FRONT "FINE TILLER Model No. 917.292200 o Safety • Assembly o Operation o Maintenance o Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1 .-800-659=5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 [...]

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    Safety Rules ................................................ 2 Warranty ..................................................... 2 Product Specifications ................................ 4 Assembly ................................................. 6 Operation ..................................................... 7 Maintenance._ ......................[...]

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    OPERATION o Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating pad& o 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. o After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the til[...]

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    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER: 3.75 HP I-- DISPLACEMENT: 9.03 CU_ IN. (148CC) GASOLINE CAPACITY: 2 Quarts Unleaded Regular OIL (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (Above 32°F) CAPACITY: 20 oz.) SAE 5W-30 (Below 32°F) SPARK PLUG : Champion J19LM GAP: .030") Congratulations on your purchase of a Sears Tiller. It has been designed, engi- neered and manu[...]

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    TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier, Standard wrench sizes are listed, (1) Utility knife (1) Pair of pliers (1) Screwdriver (2) 1/2" wrenches OPERATOR'S POSITION When right or left hand is mentioned ir this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (standing behind tiller handles)° Left[...]

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    UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HAN- DLE _CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta- ples when handling or disposing of carton- ing material. IMPORTANT:: When uNpacking and as- sembling tiller, be careful not to stretch or kinK cable(s). = Cut cable ties securing handles. o The handle may be assembled in high or low position,, Slowly lift handle as- sembly up[...]

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    KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER, Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of vari- ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the prod- uct. Learn and[...]

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    The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects throwninto the eyes, which can resultin severe eye damage. Alwayswearsafety glasses or eye shields beforestarting your tiller and while tilling, We recommend a wide vision safetymask over the spectacles or standard safetyglasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls before[...]

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    " Tilt tiller back on its whe_ls and then re- level o With enginelevel, refillto point of over- flowing if necessary.Replace oil filler plug. o For cold weather operation you should change oil for easierstarting(See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). o To change engineoil, see the Customer Respo[...]

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    o Start engine, tip tines off ground by pressing handles down and engage tine control to start fine rotation. Allow tines to rotate for five minutes. o Check tine operation and adjust if nec- essary. See '%INE OPERATION CHECK" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. TILLING HINTS CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to handlin[...]

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    MAINTENANCE _ SCHEDULE -b ¢o ILL OATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level _ I_ Change Engine Oi! 6_'1, 2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrestor / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge i6/2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins 6,4" Replace Spark Plug j 6/ SERVICE DATES 1 - Change more often when operating under a he[...]

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    Disconnect spark plug wire before per- forming any maintenance (except carbure- tor adjustment) to preventaccidental start- ing of engine. Prevent fires! Keepthe enginefree of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel Remove fuel fromtank beforetipping unit for main- tenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debri& Do not touch hot muffler [...]

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    Mu, MUFFLER CylinderFins Blower / Housing .j Air Screen ) Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and re- place if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and [...]

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    NARROW TILLING/CULT_VATmNG - 12-3/4" PATH • Remove outer'tines. Inner Tines Only NARROW CULTIVATING - 12-1/2" PATH ° Remove inner tines, o Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to holes "C" in tine shaft O O EDGING - 9-5/8" PATH o Remove inner tines.. • Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to holes "[...]

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    Cap Nut and Cap_ _er Oe,t uor - Nut _- / TO REPLACE V-BELT Replace V-belt if it has stretched consider- ably or if it has cracks or frayed edges. Belt guard must be removed to service bell See "TO REMOVE BELT GUARD" in this section of manual. BELT REMOVAL " Remove V-belt from transmission pulley first and then from engine pulley. BEL[...]

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    Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be usedfor 30 days or more,, ,_kCAUTION: 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 storing in any enclosure, TILLER o Clean entire tiller (See "[...]

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    PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Loss of power CAUSE 1, OUt of fuel 2 Engine not"CHOKED" properly & Engine flooded 4_ Dirty air cleaner 5. Water in fuel 6 Clogged fueltank 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 cleaner 3 Bad spark[...]

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    PROBLEM 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 sir screen,. 3, Dirty engine 4. Partially plugged muffler. 5. Improper carburetor adjustment 1. Ground too dry and hard. 2 Wheels and depth s[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 22 16 20 19 18 15 3 6 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. NO. NO. 1 137176X574 Bracket, Handle 14 74760516 2 72140512 "Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 UNC 15 74760512 x 1-l/2 16 10040500 3 73680500 "Lecknut, Crown 5/16-18 17 7322050 4 19111116 "Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga 18 9[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY _ 7 9 1 3 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. NO. NO. 1 23230506 *Screw, Set, Forged Socket, 15 132213 Headless 5/16-18 x 3/8 16 12000036 2 130811 Pulley, Engine 17 73350600 3 122965X Bracket Assembly, Guard, Belt 18 161806 4 72140404 *Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 19 16[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY 1 6 S 15 17 18 18 1716__ 14 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 74760520 2 73220500 3 10040500 4 19121414 5 4921H 6 74780628 7 318J 8 9193R 9 73800600 10 9551R 11 317J 12 74760512 DESCRIPTION *Dolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 *Nut, Hex 5/16-18 *Washer, Lock 5/16 *Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga Clip, [...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,292200 TINE ASSEMBLY 6 2 5 6 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 106860X 2 4921H 3 106858X DESCRIPTION Tine, Outer, R H Clip, Hairpin line, Inner, RH KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 4 106857X Tine, Inner, L H 5 106859X Tine, Outer, L H 6 9194R Pin, Clevis 22[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 TRANSMISSION 7 11 13 14 KEY PART NO. NO, 1 74610412 2 10040400 3 19092016 4 19091412 5 74760544 6 2606J674 7 9173R 8 !32212X574 9 10040500 10 73220500 11 19131311 DESCRIPTION Bolt, Hex 1/4-28 x 3/4 Gr 5 • Washer, Lock 1/4 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 12 Ga " Bolt, Hex 5/16-18[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TiLLER--MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 DECALS 1- % 2 8 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 163165 2 163322 3 110719X 4 118655X 5 120431X 6 162215 7 120075X 8 273871 9 273603 10 273873 -- 163516 -- 163517 DESCRIPTION Decal, Logo Decal, Logo Decal, Oper/Lubrication Decal, Tine Control Decal, Hand Placement Decal, ]]ne Shield Wrng Dorn Decal, Warning, Rotating ][...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO,01115-E1 635 13 308 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 15 32 26 25[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO.O1115-E1 200 124 _363 393 609 124_ 851 H 58_ 60 373 6s_ 455 33 • L _ 304 305 _P 26[...]

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    REPAnR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO.01115-E1 8,4 53 1019 LABEL KIT ] REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 883 181 190A_ 27[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO.01115-E1 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. NO. NO. 1 494549 Cylinder Assembly 30 220670 2 293708 Bushing, Cylrhder (Special Tools 32 94699 Required For Installation) 33 296676 3 299819 " Seal, Oi_ 5 214277 Head, Cylinder 34 296677 7 [...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292200 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO.01115-E1 KEY PART NO. NO. 200 495213 201 263174 202 262470 209 260041 216 263188 222 499533 257 93543 298 220859 300 493288 304 499522 305 94786 386 224555 307 93758 309 224556 332 94877 333 496914 334 94731 337 802592 356 497296 358 495605 3[...]

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    =or the repair or replacement parts you need :lelivered directly to your home 3all 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800=366-PART I1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service 3all 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1=800=4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domi[...]