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  • Page 1

    Owner's Manual [RAFTSMAN + 6.0 HP 17 INCH TINE WIDTH REAR TINE WITH COUNTER ROTATING TINES TILLER Model No 917.293310 • Safety _ • Assembly /_ • Operation I ( _._ '"°n enonce/ • Espanol _ • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions 101efore operatingthis equipment _ears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffm[...]

  • Page 2

    ,2 i.._: .................................... 2 .,....._...,.............,4 ................................... 5 8 Service and Adjustments ...................... 1 Storage ................................................. 1 Troubleshooting .................................... 2 !llustratad Parts List .............................. 4 Parts Ordering[...]

  • Page 3

    )PERATION 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 tiller for [...]

  • Page 4

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER: 6.0 HP )ISPLACEMENT: 13.53 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 Quarts Unleaded Regular OIL (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (Above 40°F) CAPACITY: 19 oz.) SAE5W-30/IOW-3 (Below 40°F) SPARK PLUG : Champion RJ19LM GAP: .030") OR J19LM Congratulations on your purchase of a Craftsman Tiller. It has been designed, en- gineered a[...]

  • Page 5

    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 pads and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the cor- rect tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set wil[...]

  • Page 6

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

  • Page 7

    INSERT CABLE CLIP • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column. Push cables into clip. Handle Column Cables Attach this end to shift lever -..-......_ ._..._ _-.-Attach this End To shift _ Shift Rod Lever Indicator Shift Lever • Hairpin ;lip Indicator Shift ROd Cable Clip CONNECT SHIFT ROD • Insert end of shift rod farth[...]

  • Page 8

    These symbols may appear on your Tilleror in literature supplied with the product, Learn and under'stand their meaning. FNR& o TILI*b_ FC_NARD NE_ REVERSE P.J,t.m_l CR WNqI_G ON OFF KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yoursel[...]

  • Page 9

    HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine. STOPPING 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[...]

  • Page 10

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

  • Page 11

    _CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion, if gasoline is accideno 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 n[...]

  • Page 12

    CULTIVATING 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 soil. Best digging depth is 1" to 3" (2.5-7.5 cm). Lower the outer side shields to protect small plants from bein[...]

  • Page 13

    .A,.*E...CE SCHEDULE AS YOU COMPLETE " SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Iv / Change Engine Oil I_1,,?. Oil pivot Points II/ Inspect Spark An'ester / Muffler I/ ' Inspect Air Screen Iv #' Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge I_ 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins li/ Replace Spark Plug ¥#' 1 - Change more oft[...]

  • Page 14

    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[...]

  • Page 15

    COOLING SYSTEM Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean. • Clean air screen frequently using a stiff- bristled brush. • Keep cylinder fins, levers, and linkage free of dirt and chaff. Housing Muffler MUFFLE R Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mu[...]

  • Page 16

    TIRE CARE CAUTION: When mounting tires, unless beads are seated, overinflation can cause an explosion. • Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. If _tire w_essures are not equal, tiller will pull to one side. • Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber. TO REMOVE WHEEL • Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tippin[...]

  • Page 17

    Engine_ Screw Cabl_ Idler Pulley Transmission Pulley TINE REPLACEMENT _CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear gloves or other protection when handling tines. A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow. Most impor- tant, worn tines cannot chop and shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as good tines. A tine t[...]

  • Page 18

    ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non- road engine repair establishment or indi- vidual. Warranty repairs must be per- formed by an authorized engine manufac- turer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE • [...]

  • Page 19

    Immediately prepare your tillerfor storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or morn. _.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 storing in any enclosure. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See =CLEANING&q[...]

  • Page 20

    PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Loss of power 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- 1. Throttle control not set properly. 2. Dirty air cleaner. 3[...]

  • Page 21

    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/didy oil. 2, Dirty engine air screen. 3. Dirty engine. 4. Partially plugged muffler. 5. Improper carburetor adjustment. 1. Ground too dry and hard. 2. Wheels and dept[...]

  • Page 22

    TILLER - ,,MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 HANDLES 3 2 15 _ Y 30 11 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 164743 Throttle,Control 2 141406 Gdp, Handle 3 110673X Grommet, Handle 4 127254X Bar, Drive Control Assembly 5 6712J Cap, Vinyt 6 137119 Panel, Control 7 110641X Bushing,Split 8 71191008 *Screw, Pan Head #10-24 9 72010520 *Bolt,5/16-18 x2-1/2 10 1106[...]

  • Page 23

    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE $ 16 45 30 23 24 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 STD541431 Nut, Keps 5/16-18 2 STD551137 "Washer, Lock 3/5 3 STD541037 "Nut, Hex 3/8-16 4 165710 Shield, Inner Belt:Guard 5 154734 Screw Shift Laver 6 110111X Lever, Shift 7 STD532505 *Bolt, Cardage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5 8 8700J Ptata, Shif[...]

  • Page 24

    MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE 13 12 y 11 15 6 /,/ KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 166532 Bumper 2 73970500 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 3 STD551031 *Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16Ga. 4 STD523107 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x3/4 5 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement 6 STD523120 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x2 7 102173X Counter Weigh, R.H. 8 STD551137 *Washer, Lock 3/8 9 STD541037 *Nut, Hex [...]

  • Page 25

    TRANSMISSION TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 12_, g 44 54 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 165728 2 165729 3 161963 4 5020J 5 1370H 6 137335 7 145101 8 4895H 9 154467 10 7392M 11 100371K 12 106160X 13 142145 14 8353,.I 15 12000039 16 154466 18 4358J 19 12000040 20 102114){ 21 102115X 22 6803J 23 102111X 24 STD551143 25 STD541143 27 143009 28 106390X 29 102134X[...]

  • Page 26

    TINE SHIELD TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 5 14 24 /0=_.... 24 1 15 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 98000129 2 161415X558 3 8393J 4 12000036 5 STD533107 6 8394J 7 8392J 8 109230X 9 124289X558 10 STD533110 11 STD541031 12 STD551131 13 STD533112 14 124311X 15 161414X558 16 73510400 DESCRIPTION Nut, Flange 5/16-18 Shield, Side, Outer L. H, Pin, Stake, Depth Ri[...]

  • Page 27

    TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 TINE ASSEMBLY 2 1 1 1 4 11 11 8 9 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PART NO. 4459J 132673 6554J 163552 132727 73610600 STD551137 74610616 DESCRIPTION "13ne, Outer, L.H. Pin, Shear line, Inner, L.H. *Clip, Hairpin Assembly,Hub and Plate, L.H. Nut, Hex 3/8-24 *Washer, Lock 3/8 Bolt.Rex 3/8-24 x 1 ,t KEY PART NO. NO. DESCR[...]

  • Page 28

    DECALS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 12 14 9 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 166213 Decal, Logo 2 145023 Decal, Logo 3 166134 Decal, Logo 4 166133 Decal, Description 5 137538 Decal, Caution, Drive Control 6 120431X Decal, Hand Placement 7 102180X Decal, Shift Indicator 8 157984 Decal, Tine, Shield, Counter Rotating Tines 9 120075X Decal, Warn[...]

  • Page 29

    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121432-0124-E1 I 1010 LABEL KIT I [ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I "k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL.. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 33 40 ,022 _j 619 ,d_ 13.._ 49[...]

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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121432-0124-E1 27_ 24 634 634A _) 111 II 186_ 124 _, 127 5O[...]

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    TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 121432-0124-E1 23 1005 3O4 305A_ 55 51[...]

  • Page 32

    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATI'ON - - MODEL NUMBER 121432-O124-E1 22211 188_ 621<1q_ 281 _ 663 J) 4e7 3ss_ 967 ssa ! 176 863A_ 819 _ 883 _;_ 526 373 _3 838 _ 52[...]

  • Page 33

    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON .. - MODEL NUMBER 121432-0124-E1 i inn i 358 GASKET SET '°_' j "N_ 51/ 163 0 "__!' ;,_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR KIT nl 11°° 9 51 163 O 634_ A 11o_ 127_ ,.0 'Y 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT i ,n . , , , • B34A 0 53[...]

  • Page 34

    TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 'ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATFON - - MODEL NUMBER 121432-0124-E1 KEY PART _ " KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 690045 CylinderAssembly 109 693628 Choke Shaft 2 399269 Bushing,Cylinder 110 -- -- tO Washer, Seal (sold In Kit Only) 3 299819 * Seal, Oil 111 262715 SpdngFrictlon(Choks) 5 693643[...]

  • Page 35

    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 121432-0124-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 238 263131 Cop, Valve 265 221535 Clamp, Casing 281 693407 Panel, Control 285 692595 Strap, Muffler 300 693593 Muffler,Exhaust 304 693621 Housing, Blower 305 692577 Screw, Panel 305A 690960 Screw, [...]

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    Forthe repair or replacement partsyou need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pro,7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicil[...]