Craftsman 917.29239 manual

Owner's Manual (RRFTIMRN 5.5 HP 24 INCH TINE WIDTH FRONT TIN TILLER Model No. 917.292390 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co. Hoffma_ Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.s[...]

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

OPERATION • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating pads. • 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 [...]

_)RODUCT SPECIRCATIONS "IORSEPOWER: 5.5 HP )ISPLACEMENT: 13 CU. IN. (221CC) ;ASOLINE CAPACITY: 4 Quarts Unleaded Regular )IL (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (Above 32°F) CAPACITY: 20 oz.) SAE 5W-30 (Below 32°F) _PARK PLUG : Champion RJ 19LM 'GAP: .030") or J19LM i Congratulations on your purchase of a Sears Tiller. It has been designed, eng[...]

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 tillre all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tight- heSS. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set wi[...]

UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE A, 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 handle column. • Slowly lift handle column up and slip over handle mount. • Remove packing f[...]

KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiadze 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 an[...]

The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severeeye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields beforestarting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safetymask over spectacles or standard safetyglasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Knowhow to operate all controls before a[...]

• Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then re- level. • With engine level, refill to point of over- flowing if necessary. Replace oil filler plug. • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See =OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • To change engine oil, see the Maintenance secti[...]

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

MATENANCRE____cE SCHEDULE Check Engine Oil Level ll/ I# / Change Engine Oil I_l,= Oil Pivot Points it/ Inspect Spark An'ester / Muffler IV/ Inspect Air Screen I_ Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge I_ 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins I/ Replace Spark Plug I_ I - Change mote often when opera_g under iI heavy load o_in high ambient temperatures. [...]

Disconnect spark plug wire beforeper- forming any maintenance (except. carbure- tor adjustment) to preventacc=dental 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 muffle[...]

Cylinder Fins Muffler_ Blower Dg MUFFLER 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 arres_ter screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection. Repl[...]

NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING - 12-3/4" PATH • Remove outer tines. Inner Tines Only NOTE: When reassembling outer tines, be sure righ t tine assembly (marked "R") and left tine assembly (marked =L') are mounted to correct side of tine shaft. TINE OPERATION CHECK ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent star[...]

Be sure belt is positioned on inside groove of both pulleys, inside all belt guides and rests on idler pulley. CHECK TINE OPERATION • See "TINE OPERATION CHECK" in this section of manual. REPLACE BELT GUARD Belt Guide Engine Idler Pulley Pulley ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, whi[...]

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 storing in any enclosure. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See "CLEA[...]

PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Loss of power 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. CAUSE Out of fuel, Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded. Dirty air cleaner. Water in fuel. Clogged fuel tank. Loose spark plug wire. Bad spark plug or improper gap. Carburetor out of adjust- me[...]

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. Lowoil 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. . Wheels and dept[...]