Craftsman 917.29249 manual

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    Owner's Manual JCRAFTSMAN" I 6.0 HP 26 INCH TINE WIDTH FRONT TINE TILLER WITH REVERSE Model No. 917.292490 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts This product has a low emlsslon engine which operates dlfferently from prevlously built englnea. Before you start the englne, read and understand thls[...]

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    Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 2 Product Specifications .......................... 4 Assembly .............................................. 6 Operation .............................................. 7 Maintenance ....................................... 11 Maintenanc[...]

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    • Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors. • Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine (motor) is running (except where specifically recommend- ed by manufacturer). OPERATION • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. ?[...]

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    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 3 QUARTS CAPACITY: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL (API-SFoSJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) CAPACITY: 20OZ.) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) SPARK PLUG : CHAMPION (GAP: .030") RJ19LM OR J19LM CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tiller.It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependabilityand[...]

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    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[...]

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    UNPACK CARTON _CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. IMPORTANT: When unpacking and assembling tiller, be careful not to stretch or kink cable(s). 1. Cut cable ties securing handle column and reverse rod. 2. Slide handle column onto handle mount. 3. Remove all packing from carton. ASSEMBLE HANDLE 1.[...]

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    KNOWYOURTILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on yourTiller or in literature supplied with the producL Learn and under[...]

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    The operation of 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 spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOURTILLER Know how to operate all controls before[...]

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    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE IMPORTANT: Be very careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when checking or adding oil or fuel, Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved, dean, covered containers, use clean fill funnels. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL 1. Remove hangtag from engine. 2. With engine level, remove engine oil filler plug. 3. Fill engine with oil [...]

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    : Plug Choke Recoil Contml BREAKING INYOURTILLER Break-in your belt(s), pulleys and tins control before you actually begin tilling. • Start engine, tip tines off ground by pressing handles down and engage line control to start fine rotation. Allow tines to rotate for five minutes. • Check tine operation and adjust if necessary. See "TINE O[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Oil PivotPoints v' v' t/ Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean orReplace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug =/ i/ v' v' 1 - Change mote olten whe,1 operating under a heavy load or in high[...]

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    _,CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot mu[...]

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    r Fins Muffler Housing MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Dam- aged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen as- sembly, remove every 50 hours for clean- ing and inspection. Replace if [...]

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    NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING - 12-3/4" PATH • Remove outer tines. Ioo --ooWl Inner Tines On NOTE: When reassemblin outer tines, be sure right fine assembl' ' (marked "R") and left tine assembly (marked %") are mounted to correct side of tine shaft. TINE OPERATION CHECK AWARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark pl[...]

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    3. Remove reverse (outside) V-belt. 4. Remove forward (inside) V-belt from transmission pulley first and then from engine pulley. BELT REPLACEMENT 5. Install new forward (inside) 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. 6[...]

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    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. _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 1. Clean entire tiller (See "CLEAN[...]

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    PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Lossofpower CAUSE 1. Out of fuel, 2, Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Dirty air cleaner. 5. Water in fuel. 6. Clogged fuel tank. 7. Loose spark plug wire. 8. Bad spark plug or improper gap. 9. Carburetor out of adjust- ment. 10.Oil soaked air filter. 1. Throttle control not set prope[...]

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    PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine 1. Low oil level/dirty oil. 1. Check oil leveVchange oil. overheats 2. Dirty engine air screen. 2. Clean engine air screen. 3. Dirty engine. 3. Clean cylinder fins, air screen, muffler area. 4. Partially plugged muffler. 4. Remove and clean muffler. 5. Improper carburetor 5. Adjust carburetor to richer adjustment, po[...]

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    TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 HANDLES 3$ 13 35 14 12 17 42 22 23 29 19 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 136993 3 11_32X 12 98G00129 13 STD533107 14 11(_14x 17 106932X 18 3066J 19 151229 20 1548(_ 21 12000027 22 101248K 23 1778E 24 137(_6 25 STO551037 DESCRIPTION Panel, Control Gdp, Handle Nut, Flange Bolt, Cardage 5/16-18 x 3/4 Assembly, Panel and Tube Knob,[...]

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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY 10 11 12 29 16 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 175369 Assembly, Bracket, Belt Guard 2 9484R Clip, Cable 3 86777 Screw, Hex Washer lld+ Slotted, Thrd cut. #10-24 x 1/2 Type D 4 74610812 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-20 x 3/4 5 STD541037 Nut, Hex 3_-16 6 STD5510_7 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 7 2[...]

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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY 7 6 7 17 19 2O 19 1 17 KEY PART NO, NO. 1 9194R 2 74_ 3 STD523107 4 STD541(_G1 5 STD551131 6 STD541437 7 4921H 8 1952J 9 12_o33X 10 326J 11 74780628 13 1951J DESCRIPTION Pin, Clevis Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Bolt, Hex Head 5/,1_-16 x 3/4 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 Washer, Lock 5/16 Locknu[...]

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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 TINE ASSEMBLY 2 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I 156934 Tine, Outer, R.H. 2 STD_24006 Retalner Spllng 3 1569"32 Tlne, Inner, R.H. KEY PART NO. NO. 4 15_)31 5 156933 6 4929H DESCRIPTION Tine, inner, L.H. T_ne, Outer, L.H. pin, Clevis[...]

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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 TRANSMISSION KEY PART NO. NO, 1 7476G524 2 S'fD523732 3 STD551037 5 $11To41437 6 9057R558 7 165835 8 1948J 11 74760544 12 176112 14 9173R 15 7397(To(_ 11 7 _. 12 DESCRIP'nON Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Gr. 2 Bolt, Fin, Hex 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 Locknut, wNtasher 3/8-16 Shleld,_ne Bracket[...]

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    DECALS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 2 10 7 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I 176943 Decal, Cntd. Pnl Ser 2 176941 Decal, Belt Grd 3 166131 Decal, Logo 4 137653 Decal, CauUon, "g n e Coat rol 5 120431X Decal, Hand Placemen! 6 176783 Decal, Engine OperaUoa 7 171078 Decal, Rewind Intek 8 120075X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 9 182215 Decal, T[...]

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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER 110402,TYPE NO. 0206-E1 51 993 307 24 _ 22_ :_ 21_._ o "k REQUIRESSPECIALTOOLS' TO IN_TALL SEE REPAIR 742_ INSTRUCTIONMANUAL. _>_ _-_. _,_ _ 11058 OWNER'S MANUAL _)- _ 32A _ 44[...]

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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 110402,TYPE NO. 0206-E1 365 :,: ,'i,_, 633r_ lO4 "_ I 975_ _, 137 I_ 276 I+_ ® _td-j I 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 276 ?_ 51 _/,:_ ___:= 633A ,_, - 633 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT IlM. :+ 127+'_ 633r_j 633Ar_ "_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 :_ .. +_ _ 99[...]

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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 110402,TYPE NO. 0206-E1 -_J 562 % _' 505 _ 2221 427 " _-_i_-.- _ e2+_ 334 836A_ r. 883 163 968 ,' i, 161 _i_ _++'_'_ ill | + % 46[...]

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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,292490 BRIGGS & STRAI-rON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 110402,TYPE NO. 0206-E1 _, _ _ _/ 592 __ 6o_ -_ 1211!_ "--459_/_ J 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL [ 23 934_ 48 1095 VALVE GASKET SET A7[...]

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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 110402,TYPE NO. 0206-E1 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 693811 Cylinder Assembly 3 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 5 693643 Head-Cylinder 7 695166 -+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 11 692600 Tube-Breather 12 692549 • Gasket-Crankcase 13 691137 Screw (Cylinder Head) 15 691686 P[...]

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    TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.292490 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 110402,TYPE NO. 0206-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 332 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 742 692564 Retainer-E Ring 333 692605 Armature-Magneto 746 692566 Gear-Idler 334 691061 Screw (Armature Magneto) 773 694258 Retainer 337 491055 Spark Plug 830 69454[...]

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