Craftsman FRONT TINE TILLER WITH REVERSE 917.292402 manual

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    Owner's Manual CRRFTSM;IN" 5.5 HP 26 INCH TINEWIDTH FRONT TINE TILLER WITH REVERSE Model No. 917.292402 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions beforeoperating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,. IL 60179[...]

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    Warranty ................................................. 2 Safety Rules ............ .. ........... _ ................. 2 Product Specifications ........ . ................. 4 Assembly ................................................ 6 Operation ......................................... 3 & 7 Maintenance .......... . .........................[...]

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    OPERATION • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. • Exercise extreme caution when operat- ing on or crossing gravel ddves, 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 [...]

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    PRODUCT SPECIRCATIONS HORSEPOWER: 5.5 HP DISPLACEMEN'R 13 CU. IN. (221CC) GASOUNE CAPACITY: 3 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 RJ19LM (GAP: .030") or J19LM Congratulations on your purchase of a Sears Tiller. It has been designed, engi- nee[...]

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

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    UNPACK CARTON _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 secudng handle column and reverse rod. • Slide handle column onto handle mount. • Remove all packing from carton. ASSEMBLE HA[...]

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    KNOW YOUR TILLER 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 vad- 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. Lea[...]

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    The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects throwninto 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• HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls be[...]

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    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE IMPORTANT: Be very carefulnot to allow dirt to enter the engine when checking or adding oil or fuel. Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved, clean, covered con- tainers, use clean fill funnels. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL • Remove hang tag from engine_ • With engine level, remove engine oil filler plug. • Fill engine wit[...]

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    Control Control Starter BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER Braak-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine con- trol before you actually begin filling. • Start engine, tip tines off ground by preying handles down and engage line control to start tine rotation. Allow tines to rotate for five minutes. • Check line operation and adjust if nec- essary. See triNE OPER[...]

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    SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES __,_. _ ,_. _ ,_. _ ,._._'_'_ REGULAR SERVICE Change Engine Oil 1_1.2 Oil Pivot Points ll_ Inspect Spark/U'rester / U.mer V' Inspect _r S_ean l/ Clean or R6place Air Cleaner Cartridge I_ 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug t/' 1. _ n_e often v,t_n op_a_ under s he_ lo_ _ In l_l_ _n_mt temp[...]

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    Disconnect spark plug wire before per- forming any maintenance (except carbure- tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start- ing of engine. Prevent fire!! 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 debds. Do not touch hot muffle[...]

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    Cylinder Fins Muffler-_ / /Blower .__--_T HOusing MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflem or spark arrestem could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and re- place if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark an'ester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning a[...]

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    NOTE: When reassembling outer tines, be sure right tine assembly (marked "R") and left tine asseml:tly (marked =L") are mounted to correctslde of tine shaft. TINE OPERATION CHECK WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent starting while checking tine operation. For proper tine operation, forward tine con- trol lev[...]

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    • Wrap V-belt around reverse idler pulley and reassemble idler to idler arm. Tighten securely. Be sure belt is betw .een reverse idler pulley apd idler arm pin. ° Install belt to outside groove of transmis- sion pulley. Be sure belt is inside all belt guides and rests on outside groove of engine pulley. CHECK TINE OPERATION • See ='rlNE O[...]

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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. ,_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. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See "CLEAN[...]

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    PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Loss of power CAUSE 1. Out of fuai. 2. Engine not =CHOKED" propedy. 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- menL 1. Throttle control not set propedy. 2. Dirtyair cleaner, 3. Bad[...]

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

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    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292402 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 1 13 2 1 11 3 4 12 19 16 25 / / I I • t 17 18 5 6 /--8 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 72010520 Bolt 5/16-18 X 2-1/2 16 106932X 2 136993 Panel, Control 17 101248K 3 152094 Assembly,Handle Column 18 1778E 4 110632X Grip, Handle 19 137056 5 3066J Cable, line Control 20 [...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMr-,,-n u, i .,_u2402 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY 29 8 2e 10 11 12 14 lS 26 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 166013 2 9484R 3 86777 4 74610812 5 STD541037 6 STD551037 7 2009J 8 127180X 9 74760628 10 156705)(558 11 STD551025 12 104213X 13 721404O6 14 133035 15 2614J 16 120(X_28 24 23 32 18 21 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 16 Asse[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292402 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY 7 17 1920 19 1 / _ 16 17 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 9194R 2 74760520 3 STD523107 4 STD541031 5 STD551131 6 $TD541437 7 4921H 8 1952J 9 122233X 10 326J 11 74780628 13 1951J KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Pin, Clevis 15 5388J Bolt,HexHead 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 16 121117X Bolt, Hex Head 5/[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292402 TINE ASSEMBLY / 6 2 3 2 i 5 6 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156934 2 163552 3 156932 DESCRIPTION "Rne, Outer, R.H. Clip, Hairpin "line,Inner, R.H. KEY PART NO. NO. 4 156931 5 156933 6 4929H DESCRIPTION "nne. Inner, LH. Tree, Outer, LH. Pin, Clevis 41[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292402 TRANSMISSION 6 11 14 15 12 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 74760524 2 STD523732 3 STD551037 5 STD541437 6 9057R558 7 1949J 8 1948J 9 STD551131 10 STD541031 11 74760544 12 151222 13 STD551050 DESCRIPTION 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, w/washer 3/8-16 [...]

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    • REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292402 'DECALS 5 6 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163O45 2 166130 3 166131 4 137653 5 120431X 6 147592 8 120075X 9 162215 -- 166006 Decal, Logo Decal, Logo Decal, Logo Decal, Caution,"nneControl Decal, Hand Placement Decal, Operation and Lubrication Decal, Waming, Rotating Tines Decal, Tree Shi[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292402 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 134202, TYPE NO.1118-E1 13 383 10 26 614 45 219 220 _1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION "k REQUIRESSPECLM.TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCllON MANUAl. 44[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.292402 BRIGGS & STRA'I-T'ON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 134202, TYPE NO.1118-E1 ltl0 111 I 127A 127 187 1")4 _ 3" 45[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292402 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 134202, TYPE NO.1118-1=1 _ __ IIrREOUIRESSPECIALTOOLS _",,_,_ _ TO INSTALLSEE REPAIR 24_ _ _ _ ,NSTRUCnON"A"U_- _ _ _ 200 1096 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET 8E1" 37 304 163 3O7 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL Krr 663 _) 191 358 GASKET SET 46[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.292402 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 134202, TYPE NO.1118-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 495133 2 399268 3 299819 5 214040 7 272157 8 495774 9 27549 10 94621 11 66578 12 270080 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 21A 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 32 33 34 35 36 37 40 270125 270[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2§2402 BRIGGS'& STRA'rroN ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 134202, TYPE NO.1118_-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 203 280720 Bell Crank 542 94897 205 231520 Screw, Shoulder 552 231079 208 262279 Red, Speed Control 562 94907 209 262948 Spdng, Governor 592 231978 216 262359 Unk&[...]

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    For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 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 eervicio de reparacl6n a domic[...]