Owner's Manual

[RAFTSMAN+

6.0 HP

17 INCH TINE WIDTH

REAR TINE WITH

COUNTER ROTATING TINES

TILLER

Model No

917.293310

• Safety

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• Assembly

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• Operation

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• Espanol _

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and followall

Safety Rules and Instructions

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Service and Adjustments ......................

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Storage .................................................

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Troubleshooting ....................................

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!llustratad Parts List ..............................

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Parts Ordering .......................

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CRAFTSMAI_ TILLER purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller is maintained, lubr tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the

Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanshiF r does not cover:

items which become worn during normal use, such as tines, spark plug.,

belts.

because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankto maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.

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If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty

applies for only thirty (30) days from the date of pumhase.

Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest

Sears service center/department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

TRAINING

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Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.

• Never allow children to operate the

-equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.

•

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets.

PREPARATION

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all

foreign

objects.

• Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine (motor).

• Do not operate the equipment without

wearing adequate outer garments. Wea,

footwear that will improve footing on

slippery surfaces.

• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam-

mable.

• Use an approved fuel container.

• Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.

• Fill fuel tank outdoorswith extreme care

Never fill fuel tank indoors.

• Replace gasoline cap securely and

clean up spilled fuel before restarting.

• Use extension cords and receptacles as

specified by the manufacturer for all

units with electric drive motors or electri_

starting motors.

• Never attempt to make any adjustments

while the engine (motor) is running

(except where specifically recommend-

ed by manufacturer).

)PERATION

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

Exercise extreme caution when operating 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 any damage,

and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller.

Exercise caution

to avoid slipping or falling.

If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check

immediately for the cause. Vibration is

generally a waming

of trouble r

Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating position.

Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended.

D,isengage the tines, shift into neutral, and stop the engine.

Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.

Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire

away from the plug to prevent accidental

starting. Disconnect the cord on electric

motors.

Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust

fumes

are dangerous.

Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.

Keep children and pets away.

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Do not overload the machine capacity

by attempting to till too deep at too fast a

rate.

Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces.

Look behind and use care when backing.

Never allow bystanders near the unit.

Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller.

Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.

Be careful when tilling in hard ground.

The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward.

If this occurs, let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the machine.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• Keep machine, attachments, and accessodes in safe working condition.

• Check shear pins, engine mounting

bolts, and other bolts at frequent inter-

vals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

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Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and

the like. Allow the engine to cool before

storing in any enclosure.

• Always refer to the operator's guide

instructions for important details if the

tiller is to be stored for an extended

_pedod.

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

WARNING

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The engine exhuast from this product contains chemicals known to the State of

Califomia to cause cancer, birth defectd, or other reproductive harm.

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HORSEPOWER:

)ISPLACEMENT:

GASOLINE CAPACITY:

OIL (API-SF/SG/SH):

CAPACITY: 19 oz.)

SPARK PLUG :

GAP: .030")

6.0 HP

13.53 CU. IN.

3 Quarts

Unleaded Regular

SAE 30

(Above 40°F)

SAE5W-30/IOW-3

(Below 40°F)

Champion RJ19LM

OR J19LM

Congratulations

on your purchase of a

Craftsman Tiller. It has been designed, engineered

and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest authorized

Sears Service

Center/Department.

We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintainyour tiller properly. Always observe the SAFETY RULES".

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 correacttools as necessary to insure proper

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest

Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tiller.

• Follow the instructions under the

"Maintenance" and =Storage" sections! this Owner's Manual.

A, WARNING: This unit is equipped wk

an internal combustion engine and shou

not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass covered land unless the engine's exhaus system is equipped with a spark arrestet meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).

If a spark arrester is used, it shoul

be maintained in effective working order the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code), Oth states may have similar laws, Federal laws apply on federal lands. See your

Sears Authorized Service Center for spa

arrester.

Refer to the Repair Parts secti_ of this manual for part number.

These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased.

They are also available at most Sears Retail outlets and Service Centers, Most Sears Stores can order

[epair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller.

ENGINE

SPARK PLUG MUffLER

JJR FILTER

GAS CAN

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' ENGINE OIL STABILIZER

TILLER PERFORMANCE

TILLER MAINTENANCE

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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 tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1) Utility knife

(1) Wire cutter

(1) Tire pressure gauge

(1) Screwdriver

(1) Pair of pliers

(1) 9/16" wrench

OPERATOR'S POSITION

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual,

it means when you are in the operating position (standing behind tiller handles).

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LEFT

FRONT

OPERATOR'S

POSITION

RIGHT

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

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(1) Center Locknut

3/8-16 UNC

(2) Handle

Locks

(1) Carriage Bolt

(1) Cable Clip

3/8-16

UNC x 1Gr.

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(2) Hairpin Clips i _ _ ]__

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(1) Flat Washer

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Extra Shear Pins & Clips (1) Handle Lock Lever

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UNPACKING 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 cables,

• While

holding handle assembly, cut

cable ties securing handle assembly

to

top frame.

Let handle assembly rest on tiller.

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Remove top frame of carton.

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Slowly'ease handle assembly up and place on top of carton.

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Cut down right hand front and right hand rear corners of carton, lay side carton wall down.

• Remove packing material

from handle

assembly.

• Separate shift rod from handle assembly.

Shift Rod

Assembly

INSTALL HANDLE

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Insert one handle lock (with teeth facing outward) in gearcase notch. (Apply grease on smooth side of handle lock to aid in keeping lock in place until handle assembly is lowered into position.)

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Handle Lock

Loosen Handle Lock

Lever to Move

• Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten.

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Cut down remaining comers of carton

and lay panels flat.

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Lower the handle assembly.

Tighten nut.

on carriage bolt so handle moves with some resistance.

This will allow for eas_

ier adjustment.

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Place flat washer on threaded end of handle lock lever.

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Insert handle lock lever through handle base and gearcase, Screw in handle

lock lever just enough to hold lever in

place.

• Insert second handle lock (with teeth

inward) in the slot of the handle base

(just inside of washer).

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Raise

handle assembly to highest posi-

tion and securely tighten handle lock

lever by rotating clockwise.

Leaving handle assembly in highest position will make it easier to connect shift rod.

Handle Lock

Flat Washer

Gearcase

\

Slot \

Rear Cadddge

22.

Pivot Bolt

Handle Base

• Grasp

handle assembly.

Hold in "up" position.

Be sure handle lock remains in

gearcase notch.

Slide handle assembly

into position.

• Rotate handle assembly down.

Insert rear carriage bolt first, with head of bolt o-n L.H. side of tiller and loosely assemble Iocknut.

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INSERT CABLE CLIP

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Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the

back of handle column.

Push cables

into clip.

Handle Column

Attach this end to shift lever -..-......_._..._

_-.-Attach this End To shift _

Lever Indicator

Shift Rod

Shift Lever

• Hairpin ;lip Indicator

Shift ROd

Cables

Cable Clip

CONNECT SHIFT ROD

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Insert end of shift rod farthest

from bend into hole of shift lever indicator.

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Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure.

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Insert other end of shift rod into hole in shift lever.

• Insert second hairpin clip through hole of

shift rod with bend of clip on right side.

REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE

• Adjust handle assemby to lowest posi-

tion. Be sure lock lever is tightened securely.

• Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N"

(neutral) position.

• Tilt tiller forward

by lifting handle.

Separate

cardboard cover from leveling

shield.

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Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your unit were overinflated at

the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct

and equal tire pressure is important for

best tilling performance.

•

Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI.

HANDLE HEIGHT

•

Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator.

(See "TO ADJUST HAN-

DLE HEIGHT" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

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Thesesymbols mayappearon yourTilleror in literaturesuppliedwiththe product,

Learnandunder'standtheirmeaning.

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TILI*b_ FC_NARD NE_ REVERSE P.J,t.m_l

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KNOW YOUR TILLER

ON OFF

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.

Throttle Control

o

Drive Control Bar

Leveling

Recoil

Starter

Handle

Outer Side Shield

MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

_ Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the Amedcan National Standards Institute,

DRIVE CONTROL

BAR - Used to engage

tines.

DEPTH STAKE

- Controls depth at which

tiller will dig.

OUTER SIDE SHIELD

- Adjustab!e

to pro-

tect small plants from being buried.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used tO control engine speed.

LEVEUNG SHIELD - Levels tilled soil.

SHIFT LEVER - Used to shift transmissi-gears.

SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR - Shows wh gear the transmission is in.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Used start the engine.

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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.

HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER

DEPTH STAKE

Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine.

STOPPING

The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilling and cultivating, or to more easily transport your tiller.

TINES AND DRIVE

• Release drive control bar to stop movement.

• Move shift lever to =N" (neutral) position.

ENGINE

• Move throttle control to "STOW' position.

if equipped with stop switch, move

switch to "STOP"

position.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

Drive Control Bar

"ENGAGED" Position Shift Lever

Shallowest'nlling

(Cultivating)

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Deeptest "1311ing

"_"Transport Position

=DISENGAGED"

Position

Bar

Throttle

TINE OPERATION

- WITH WHEEL

DRIVE

• Always release drive control bar before

moving shift lever into another position.

• "13nemovement is achieved

by moving

shift lever to ( _

) till position and engaging drive control bar.

FORWARD

- WHEELS

ONLY/TINES

STOPPED

•

Release drive control bar and move shift

lever indicator to "F" (forward) position.

Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward.

REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES

STOPPED

•

DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND

TILLER.

•

Release the drive control bar.

• Move throttle control to "SLOW" posi-

tion.

• Move shift lever indicator to "R"

(reverse) position.

• Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement.

Depth Stake

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TILLING

• Release depth stake pin.

Pull the depth

stake up for increased tilling depth.

Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position.

• Place shift lever indicator in till position.

• Hold the drive control bar against the

handle to start tilling movement.

Tines and wheels will both turn.

• Move throttle control to "FAST"

position

for deep tilling. To cultivate, throttle con-

trol can be set at any desired speed, depending

on how fast or slow you wish

to cultivate.

IMPORTANT: Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another

position.

Depth Stake Pin

Nut "B"

Outer Side Shield

"Locked"

Position

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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.

• When you have completed your turnaround, release the ddve control bar and lower handle.

Place shift lever in till position and move throttle control to desired speed.

To begin tilling, hold ddve control bar against the handle.

OUTER SIDE SHIELDS

The back edges of the outer side shields

are slotted so that the shields can be

raised for deep tilling and lowered for shal- low tilling to protect small plants from

being buried.

Loosen nut =A" in slot and

nut "B".

Move shield to desired position

(both sides).

Retighten

nuts.

TO TRANSPORT

_.CAUTION:

Before lifting or transport-

ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool.

Disconnect spark plug wire.

Drain gaso-

line from fuel tank.

AROUND THE YARD

•

Release the depth stake pin. Move the

depth stake down to the top hole for

transporting the tiller. Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in posi-

tion. This prevents tines from scuffing

the ground.

•

Place shift lever indicator in "P (forward) position for transporting.

• Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement.

Tines

_vill not turn.

• Move throttle control to desired speed.

AROUND TOWN

•

Disconnect spark plug wire.

• Drain fuel tank.

• Transport in upright position to prevent

oil leakage.

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, clean, covered containers,

use clean fill funnels.

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL shipped, from the factory, already filled

With engine level, clean area around oil filler plug and remove plug.

• Engine oil should be to point of overlow-

• ing when engine is level. For approxi-

mate capacity see =PRODUCT

SPECI-

FICATIONS" on page 4 of this manual.

All oil must meet A.RI.

Service

Classification SF, SG or SH.

•

Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten

•

For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See oil viscosity chart in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Customer

Responsibilities section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

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Fill fuel tank.

Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline.

(Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life.

IMPORTANT: When operating in temperatures be!ow 32°F (0°C),

use fresh, clean,

winter gPade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alco-

hol blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation

and formation

of acids during storage.

Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in

storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.

See

Storage section of this manual for addition al information.

Never use engine or carbu retor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

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_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 disappeared.

Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel.

Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

,_.CAUTION:

Keep drive control bar in

=DISENGAGED"

position when starting enhen starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

• Make sure spark plug wire is'properly connected.

• Move shift lever indicator to_'N" (neutral) position.

• Place throttle control in =FAST" position.

• Turn fuel shut-off valve 1/4 turn to OPEN position.

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• Move choke control to CHOKE

position.

• Grasp recoil starter handle with one

hand and grasp tiller handle with other hand.

Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).

• Pull recoil starter handle quickly.

Do not let starter handle snap back against starter.

• If engine fires but does not start, move

choke control to half choke position. Pull recoil starter handle until engine starts.

• When engine starts, slowly move choke

control to =RUN" position as engine

warms up.

NOTE: Awarm engine requires less choking to start.

• Move throttle control to desired running positiom

• Allow engine to warm up for a few min-

utes before engaging tines.

Fuel shut-off

Choke controls

NOTE: If at a high altitude (3000 feet) or in

cold temperatures

(below 40°F),

the carbu-

retor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine perfomrance.

See "1"O

ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

NOTE: If engine does not start, see troubleshooting points.

TILLING HINTS

_,CAUTION:

Until you are accustomed to handling your tiller, start actual field use

with throttle in slow position

(mid-way

between =FAST" and =IDLE').

• Tilling is digging into, turning over, and

breaking up packed soil before planting.

Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth.

Best tilling depth is 4" to 6". Atiller will

also clear the soil of unwanted vegeta-

tion. The decomposition of this vegetable matter enriches the soil.

Depending on the climate (rainfall and wind), it may be advisable to till the soil

at the end of the growing season

to further condition the soil.

• Soil conditions are important for proper

tilling. Tines will not readily penetrate

dry, hard soil which may contribute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller. Hard soil should be moistened before tilling; however, extremely wet soil will =ball-up" or clump during tilling. Wait until the soil is less wet in order to achieve the best results. When tilling in the fall, remove vines and long grass to prevent them from wrapping around the tine shaft and slowing your tilling operation.

• You will find tilling much easier if you

leave a row untilled between passes.

Then go back between tilled rows.There

are two reasons for doing this. First,

wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about-faces.

Second, the tiller won't be pulling itself, and you, toward the row next to it.

•

Do not lean on handle.

This takes weight off the wheels and reduces traction. To get through a really tough section of sod or hard ground, apply upward

pressure on handle or lower the depth stake.

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CULTIVATING

Cultivatingis destroyingthe weeds betweenrowsto preventthem

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 being

buried.

• Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which will allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rough

condition, promoting no further growth of

weeds and grass.

TINE SHEAR PINS

The tine assemblies on your tiller are secured to the tine shaft with shear pins

(See "TINE REPLACEMENT" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed, the shear pins are designed to break before internal damage occurs to the transmission.

•

If shear pin(s) break, replace only with those shown in the Repair Parts sectior of this manual.

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SCHEDULE

.A,.*E...CE

" SERVICE DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Iv/ Check EngineOil Level

Change Engine Oil

Oil pivot Points

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Inspect Spark An'ester / Muffler

Inspect Air Screen

Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge

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Clean Engine Cylinder Fins

Replace Spark Plug li/

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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or k_high ambietlt t_ture_.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty co_dl_s.

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected tO operator abuse or negligence.

To receive full value from the warranty, th e operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and

check tines and belts for wear. A new

spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Checkengine oil level.

• Check tine operation.

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART").

LUBRICATION

** Engine

* Idler Bracket

_*

CHART

"Throttle Control

\ * Wheel Hub

pt_h Stake Pin

Leveling

Shield

"_ Hinges

* SAE 30 OR 10W-30 MOTOR OIL

** REFER TO CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION

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Disconnectspark

plug wire before per-

forming 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 main-

tenance.

Clean muffler area of all grass,

dirt, and debris.

Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as

contact may cause burns.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or

SH.

Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

• Alter oil has drained completely, replace

oil drain plug and tighten securely.

• Remove oil fill plug.

• Refill engine with oil through oil fill tube.

See =CHECK ENGINE

OIL LEVEL" in the Operation section of this manual.

•

Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely.

-L_= 0"

°C

.30"

.20'

20'

:210"

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE:

Although multi-visc0sity

oils (5W-

30, 10W-30, etc.) improve starting in cold

weather, these multi-viscosity

oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 40°F (4°C).

Check your

engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tiller

is not used for 50 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent.

Tighten oil filler

plug securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meetAPI

service

classification SF, SG or SH.

• Be sure tiller is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•

Use a funnel

to prevent oil spillon tiller, and catch oil in a suitable container.

•

Remove oil drain plug.

Be careful not to

allow dirt to enter the engine. F_oreasier removal of plug use 7/16 12 Pt. socket with extension.

,, -Tip tiller forward_to

drain oil.

Oil drainPlug

Oil Fill Plug

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty airfilter.

Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 50 hours of operation or every season.

Service

paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dus_ conditions.

• Remove knob and cover. Lift air cleane;

assembly off stud.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Remove foam pre-cleaner from air filter

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

• Squeeze

it dry in a clean cloth,

• If very=dirty or damaged,

replace precleaner.

•

Reinstall pre-cleaner onto air filter.

•

Reinstall cover and secure with knob.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Carefully remove cartridge to prevent

debris from entering carburetor.

Clean base carefully to prevent debds from entering carburetor.

• Remove foam pre-cleaner from air filte=

• Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat

surface.

If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

• Reinstall pre-cleaner onto air filter.

• Reinstall cover and secure with knob.

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean the cartridge.

They may cause deteriora tion of the cartridge.

Do not oil cartridge.

Do not use pressurized air to clean or dr

cartddge.:

14

COOLING SYSTEM

Your engine is air cooled.

For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean.

• Clean air screen frequently using a stiffbristled brush.

• Keep cylinder fins, levers, and linkage

free of dirt and chaff.

Muffler

Housing

MUFFLE R

Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not

tamper with exhaust system. Damaged

mufflers or spark an'asters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodicallyand replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged.

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling season or after every 50 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug

type and gap setting is shown in =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 4 of this manual.

TRANSMISSION

Your transmission is sealed and will only

require lubrication if serviced.

CLEANIN G

• Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. of all foreign

matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•

Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your unit unless the muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

A, CAUTION: Disconnect

spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug.

TILLER

TO ADJUST HANDLE

HEIGHT

Select handle height best suited for your

tilling conditions.

Handle height will be dif-

ferent when tiller digs into soil.

• First loosen handle lock lever.(Do not loosen too much or handle locks may

fall out.)

• Handle can be positioned at different

settings between =HIGH" and =LOW"

positions.

•

Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting.

Handle (Low) Position

Handle (High) Position

Handle Lock Lever

15

Nut "A"/

_.._

.......

umer _ae _nlela

TO REMOVE BELT GUARD

NOTE: For ease of removal, remove hair-

pin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pull

wheel out from tiller about 1 inch.

• - Remove two (2) screws, one (1) nut and

washer from side of belt guard.

• Pull belt guard out and away from unit.

•

Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure.

Belt Guard

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

Screws

and

Washer

(Locatec

Behind

Pin

•

Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping.

GROUND DRIVE TO REPLACE

BELT

° Remove outer side shield by removing

nuts "A" and "B".

• Remove inner side shield by removing

nuts "C" and "D".

°

Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from

wheel.

• Remove wheel and tire.-Repair tire and

reassemble.

Clevis

t-m-"

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• Remove belt guard as described in "TO

REMOVE BELT GUARD'.

•

Remove old belt by slipping off engine

pulley first then remove from transmis-

sion pulley.

•

Place'new

belt in groove of transmission pulley and into engine pulley. BEL',

MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF

IDLER PULLEY.

NOTE POSITION OF

BELTTO GUIDES.

•

Check belt adjustment as descnbed below.

• Replace belt guard.

_ _

"C" _/

,_k

_'" "

\

°

Repositionwheelandreolaceclevisein

_ and hairpin clip.

f GROUNDDR,VEBE'TA U T-

M_NT

..,

CI,p

_ _'_"_-// -For proper belt tensJo'_nlt_h_"_x_t_,_ ''"

Nut"B" _"_'_,= _.

spring should have about 5/8 inch stretch when drive control bar is in ENGAGED positionThis tension can be attained as

follows:'"

•

Loosen cable clip screw securing the drive control cable.

• Slide cable forward for less tension and

rearward for more tension until about 5[

inch stretch is obtained while the drive

control bar is engaged.

• Tighten cable clip screw securely.

16

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 important, worn tines cannot chop and shred

organic matter as effectively nor bury it as

deeply as good tines.

A tine this worn needs to be replaced.

• To maintain the superb tilling pedormance of this machine the tines should

be checked for sharpness, wear, and

bending, particularly the tines which are next to the transmission.

If the gap between the tines exceeds 3-1/2 inches they should be replaced or straightened as necessary.

•

New tines should be assembled.

Sharpened tine edges will rotate rearward from above.

transmission

New "line

Counter "line

Rotation

Sharp Edgq

Hairpin Clip

Sharp Edge

Sharp Edge

Shear Pin

Sharp Edges

17

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 individual.

Warranty repairs must be per-

formed by an authorized engine manufac-

turer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE

CABLE

CONTROL

• The throttle control has been preset at

the factory and adjustment

should not be necessary.

If adjustment is neces-

sary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move remote

throttle control lever to "FAST" position.

•

If throttle lever on engine touches high

speed stop, no further adjustment is

necessary.

If throttle lever does not touch high speed stop, continue with adjustment procedure.

• Loosen cable clamp screw.

• Move throttle lever up until it touches

high speed stop, and hold in this position.

• Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the fac-

tory and adjustment should not be necessary.

However, engine performance can

be affected by differences in fuel, tempera.

ture, altitude or load, If the carburetor does need adjustment, contact your nearest authorized service center/department

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine govemor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed.

Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous.

If you think the

engine-governed

high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest authorized service centerldepartment, which has the proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.

Fuel Tank / Clamp

, Screw

and Wire

Control

Lever

18

Immediatelyprepareyour tillerfor storage atthe endof the seasonor if the unitwill 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"

in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

•

Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

-

• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened.

Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

• Touch up atl rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum depositsduring storage. Add sta-

bilizer tOgasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-

tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See =ENGINE" in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

•

Remove spark plug.

• Pour 1 ounce (29 ml) of oil through

spark plug hole into cylinder,

• Pull starter handle slowly several times

to distribute oil,

• Replace with new spark plug.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming

in essential fuel

system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in

Storage.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

OTHER

•

Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

•

Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust.

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

•

If possible, store your unit indoors and

cover it to give protection from dust and

dirt.

•

Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture.

Do not use plastic.

Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation

to form and

will cause your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tiller while engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

19

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Loss of power

CAUSE

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

3. Engine flooded.

4.

Dirtyair 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 controlnot set properly.

2. Dirty air cleaner.

3. Bad spark plug or improper gap.

4. Stale or dirty fuel.

5. Loose spark plug wire.

6. Carburetor out of.

adjustment.

1. Engine is overloaded.

2. Dirty air cleaner.

3. Low oil leveVdirtyoil.

4. Faulty spark plug.

5. Oi_in fuel.

6. Stale or dirtyfuel.

7. Water in fuel.

8. Clogged fuel tank.

9. Spark plug wire loose.

wire.

10. Dirty engine air screen.

11. Didy/clocjgedmuffler.

12. Carburetor out of adjustment.

13. Poor compression.

2O

CORRECTION

1. Fill fuai tank.

2. Sea "TO START ENGINE" in.the

Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes before

:

attempting to start.

4. Clean or replace air cleaner car tridge.

5.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

and refill tank with fresh gasoline.

6. Remove fuel tank and clean.

7. Make sure spark plug wire is seat

i

ed propedyon plug.

8. Replace spark plug or adjust gap.

9. Make necessary adjustments.

1. Place throttle control in "FAST" posil_on.

2. Clean or replace air cleaner car

tridge.

3. Replace spark plug or adjust gap

4. Drain fuel tank and refill with frest gasoline.

_5. Make sure spark plug wire is sea

ed properly on plug.

6. Make necessary adjustrnents.

;1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

Set depth stake and wheels for shallower tilling.

Clean or replace air cleaner car

tridge.

Check oil level/change oil.

Clean and regap or change spad, plug.

Drain and dean fuel tank and

refill, and clean carburetor.

Drain fuel tank and refill with fresl

gasoline.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh gasoline.

Remove fuel tank and clean.

Connect and tighten spark plug

10.

11.

12.

Clean engine air screen.

Clean/replace muffler,

Make necessary adjustments.

13.

Contact an authorized Sears

Service Center/Department.

PROBLEM

Engineoverheats

CAUSE

1, Low oil level/didy oil.

2, Dirty engine air screen.

3. Dirty engine.

4.

Partially plugged muffler.

5. Improper carburetor adjustment.

Excessivebounce/ difficult

handling

1. Ground too dry and hard.

2. Wheels and depth stake incorrectlyadjusted.

Soil balls up or clumps

1. Ground too wet.

CORREC_ON

,r

1. Check oil le_lal/changeoil.

2. Clean engine air screen.

3. Clean cylinderfins, air screen, muf

:

tier area.

4. Remove and clean muffler.

• 5. Adjust carburetor to richer posi tion.

1. Moisten ground or wait for more

favorable soil conditions.

2. Adjust wheels and depth stake.

1.

Wait for more favorable soil condi

tions.

Engine runs but tiller won't move

Engine runs but labors when tilling

1.

2.

3.

1.

"l]necontrol is not engaged,

V-belt not correctlyadjusted.

V-belt is off pulley(s).

2.

3.

Throttle control not propedy adjusted.

Carburetor out of adjustmenL t,

2.

3.

Engage tine control.

Inspec_adjustV-belt.

InspectV-belt.

1.

2.

Set depth stake for shallower till

ing.

Check throttle controlsetting.

3.

Make necessary adjustments.

21

HANDLES

TILLER - ,,MODEL NUMBER 917.293310

2

3

15

11

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30 \

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KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 164743

2 141406

3 110673X

4 127254X

5 6712J

6 137119

Throttle,Control

Gdp, Handle

Grommet, Handle

Bar,Drive Control Assembly

Cap, Vinyt

Panel, Control

7 110641X

8 71191008

9 72010520

Bushing,Split

*Screw, Pan Head #10-24

*Bolt,5/16-18 x2-1/2

10 110646X

Handle, Grip

11 STD624003 •Clip, Hairpin

12 81328

13 110741X

Bolt, Shoulder

Handle, SHift

14 109313x

15 110702X

Grommet, Rubber

Rod, Shift

16 STD533710 *Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16xl Gr. 5

17 109229X Lock,Handle

KEY

NO.

18

19

2O

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

3O

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

STD541437 *Nut, Centedock 3/8-16

19131611 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11Ga.

109228X Lever, Lock, Handle

150258

165197

86777

Handle, Assemble

Clip, Plastic,Cable

Screw, Hex, Washer Hd, Slotted

#10-24 x 1/2

9484R

73970500

110675X

Clip

Locknut,Hex, Flange

Clutch, Cable

STD541025

*Nut, Hsx 1/4-20

STD551125

*Washer, Lock 1/4

STD541462 "Nut, Keps #10-24

150696

Bolt, Pivot

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NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches.

1 inch= 25.4 mm

42

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

5 154734

Shield, Inner Belt:Guard

Screw ShiftLaver

6 110111X

Lever, Shift

7 STD532505

*Bolt,Cardage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5

8 8700J

9 86777

Ptata, Shift Indicator

Screw,Hex, Washer Head,

Slotted #10-24 x 1/2

10 9484R Clip

11 STD551125 *Washer, Lock 1/4

12 STD541025 *Nut, Hex 1/4-20

13

23230506

*Screw, Set, 5/16-18 x 3/8

14

110652X

Spacer, Split .327 x .42 x 2.09

15 STD551031

"Washer 11/32x11116x16Ga.

16

17

145102

STD541031

Sheave, Transmission

"Nut, Hex 5/16-18

19

21

23

12000028

156117

5015J

128952

795R

Ring, Retainer

Spacer, Spilt.327 x .42 x 1.220

1ire

Rim

"_re Valve

KEY

NO.

34

35

36

37

39

42

43

44

45

46

24

25

26

27

28

29

3O

31

32

33

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

126875X Rivet, Ddlled

STD624003 *Clip,Hairpin

165501)(558

132801

Guard, Belt

Belt,V

104679X '

12000032

Pulley,Idler

Ring, Klip

159229

102384X

102141X

Bracket,Idler

Bolt, Hex 5/16.16 x 12

Shaft, IdtarArm

STD523710

*Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1

102383X

STD523120

102331X

Counterweight,L.H.

Bolt,Hex 5/16-18 x 1 112

Bracket,Reinforcement,LH.

130812

14OO62

69180

74760544

Sheave, Engine

Cap, Plunger

Nut Lock#10-24

Bolt,Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 2-3/4

74770508.

165504

165503

Belt,Rn Hex 5/15-24 x 1/2

Nut, J Clip #8

Screw Hex Wsh. Hd #8-18 x 1/2

*STANDARD HARDW_:IE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.

1 inch = 25.4 mm

43

MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE

15

12

13

y

/,/

6

11

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 CounterWeigh, R.H.

8

STD551137 *Washer, Lock 3/8

9 STD541037 *Nut, Hex 3/8-16

10 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/'16-18 x 1-1/2

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

11 STD624003 *Clip, Hairpin

12 126875X Rivet, Drilled

13 5015.1

128952

795R

_re

Rim

Tire Valve

14 STD541431 *Nut, Keps 5/16-18

15 ......

Engine, (See Breakdown)

Craftsman Model No.

121432-0124-E1

STANDARDHARDWARE-- PURCHASELOCALLY

1 inch= 25,4 mm

44

TRANSMISSION

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310

12_, g

44

54

KEY PART

NO.

1

2

NO.

165728

165729

3 161963

4 5020J

5

20

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

102114){

DESCRIPTION

TransmissionAssembly(Includes

Key Nos. 2-52)

Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing (includes

Key No. 4)

Gasket, Gearcese

Beadng, Needle

Washer, Thrust 5/9 _ 1,10 x 1/32

Pinion, Input

Shaft, input

Bearing, Needle

Washer, Seal

Ball, Steel

Spring,Shift, Fork

O-Ring

Arm, Shift

Fork,Shift

Ring, Klip

Shaft, Shift

Washer

Ring, Klip

Gear,Assembly,Reverse Idler

(Includes Key Nos, 21 and 22)

Gear, Reverse Idler

21 102115X

22 6803J

23 102111X

24 STD551143

25 STD541143

27 143009

28 106390X

29 102134X

ft, Reverse Idler

*Washer, Lock 7/16

*Nut, Hex 7/16-20

Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive L.H.

Spacer 0,765 x 1.125 x 1.23

Chain #35-50 Pitch

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

150737

143008

106388X

102121X

102112X

102101X

154355

4422J

154356

105345X

40 105346X

41 8358,.I

42 4220R

43

106146X

44 155236

48 165732

49

132688

50 106147X

51 17720408

52

STD541031

53 165140

54 17720412

"" 60_6J

Ground Shaft Assembly

Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive R.H.

Spacer 0.70 x 1,00 x 1.150

Sprocket and Gear Assembly

Shaft, Reduction(2nd)

• Screw,Whiz, Lock 5/16-18 x 3-1/2

SprocketAssembly w/Beadng

(IncludesKey Nos. 37 and 38)

Baaring, Needle

Sprocket,_ne

Gear, Cluster,Red 1st & 2nd

Gear, Reverse

Sha_ Reduction(1st)

.Washer,Thrust

Spacer 1.01 x 1.75 x 0.760

Seal

Asm.

OII

Gearcase, R.H. w/Besring (Include._

Key No. 3)

Shaft, Tins

Chain, Roner #50-50 Pitch

Screw 1/4o20x 1/2

*Nut, Hex 5/16-16

BeadngKit, "RneShaft

Screw 1/4-20 x 3/4

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NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S.inchea.

1 inch= 25.4 mm

45

TINE SHIELD

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310

5

14

24

/0=_....

24

15

1

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

Ring, Klip

*Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 Gr 5

Spring

Bracket,Latch

Spring, Depth Stake

Shield, "nne

*Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x I Gr. 5

*Nut, Hex 5/16-18

*Washer, _ock 5/16

Bolt,Carriage 5/16-18 x 1-1/4

Bracket,Shield line

Shield, Side, Outer R.H.

Nut, Hex 1/4-20

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

18

19

20

STD532512 *Bolt,Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Gr. 5

102701X Grip

STD541037

*Nut, Hex 3/8-t6

21 102156X

22 74930632

Stake, Depth

Bolt, Hex 3/8-16x2

23 4440J Hinge

24 STD532505 *Bolt,Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/4

25 6712J

26 109227X

Cap, Vinyl

Pad, Idler

27 102695X558 Shield, Leveling

28 120588X Pin, Hinge

29 124309X558 Shield, Side

30 73970500

31 162175

Locknut,Hex, Range

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NOTE: Ancomponentdimensionsgiven in U.S, inches

1 inch= 25A mm

46

TINE ASSEMBLY

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310

1

2

1

1 4

11

9

11

8

KEY

NO.

5

6

7

8

1

2

3

4

PART

NO.

4459J

132673

6554J

163552

132727

73610600

STD551137

74610616

DESCRIPTION

Pin, Shear line, Inner, L.H.

*Clip, Hairpin

Assembly,Hub and Plate, L.H.

Nut, Hex 3/8-24

*Washer, Lock3/8

Bolt.Rex 3/8-24 x 1

,t

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

9 4460J

10 132728

11 6555J

DESCRIPTION

Tine, Outer, R.H.

Assembly,Hub and Rate, R.H.

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NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven in U.S. inches.

1 inch= 25.4 mm

47

DECALS

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310

12

14

9

\

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

1 166213

2 145023

3 166134

4 166133

5 137538

6 120431X

7 102180X

8 157984

9 120075X

10 163094

11 162215

12 166138

13 166854

14 167155

- 166007

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Logo

Decal, Logo

Decal, Logo

Decal, Description

Decal, Caution, Drive Control

Decal, Hand Placement

Decal, Shift Indicator

Decal, Tine, Shield, Counter RotatingTines

Decal, Warning, RotatingTines

Decal, Tine DepthStake

Decal, Tine, Shield,Warning Dom

Decal, Engine

Decal, Engine6HP REF

Decal, Cm,ftsman IC

Manual, Owner's (Eng/Span}

48

TILLER

- - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310

ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121432-0124-E1

I 1010 LABEL KIT I

[ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I

33 40

619 ,d_

"k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL..

SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

13.._

49

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310

ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121432-0124-E1

24

27_

124 _,

127

634A _)

111 II

634

186_

5O

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310

ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121432-0124-E1

1005

23

3O4

305A_

55

51

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310

ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATI'ON - - MODEL NUMBER 121432-O124-E1

22211 188_ 621<1q_

281 _

663 J)

3ss_

4e7

967 ssa

!

176

863A_

819 _ 883 _;_

526

373 _3

838_

52

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310

ENGINE,BRIGGS& STRATTON

.. - MODEL NUMBER 121432-0124-E1

i

358 GASKET SET

inn

i

'°_'

51/

163 0

j

"__!'

O

977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET

51 163

11°° 9

nl

634_ A

1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT

i

,n .

, , , •

"N_

;,_

121 CARBURETOR KIT

11o_

127_

,.0 'Y

B34A 0

53

TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293310

'ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATFON - - MODEL NUMBER 121432-0124-E1

KEY PART

NO.

NO,

_

DESCRIPTION

"

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 690045

2 399269

3 299819

CylinderAssembly

Bushing,Cylinder

* Seal, Oil

5 693643 Head, Cylinder

7 273489 &'Jr Gasket, CylinderHead

11 693647 Tube, Breaker

12 692549 "JrGasket, Crankcase

13 95049

15 94916

16 693403

17 498185

18 693204

20 692550

21 281658

21A 693463

22 692551

Screw,Cylinder Head

Plug, OilDrain

Crankshaft

Bearing, Ball

CovapCrankcase

"JrSeal, Oil

Cap, Oil Fill

Cap,Oil FlU

Screw,Crankcase Cover

23 692987

24 222698

25 499627

692788

692789

692790

26 499631

692785

692786

692787

27 263190

29 499423

29 690124

30 225279

32 94699

33 499642

34 499641

35 263149

40 93312

Flywheel

Key, Flywheel

PistonAseembl_/(Stcl.)

PistonAssembly,.0_0' OiS

PistonAssembly,.020• O/S

PistonAssembly,.030"O/S

Ring Set, (Std.)

Ring Set, .010"O/S

Ring Set, .020" O/S

Ring Set, .030" O/S

Lock, PistonPin

Pin, Piston

Rod, Connecting

Dipper,ConnectingRod

Screw,ConnectingRod

Valve, Exhaust _

Valve, Intake

Spring,Valve

Retainer,Valve

45 262679

46 693404

Tappet,Valva

Camshaft

51 692555.1<_z_ Gasket, intake

55 497442 Housing, Rewind Starter

' 56

498144

58 280399

60 281101

65 692608

65A 94904

75 495659

95 94098

98 398185

98A 493280

Pulley, Starter

Rope, Starter

Gdp, Starter Rope

Screw, Hex.

Screw, Hex.

Washer, Sat

Screw, ChokelSIotted

Screw, Idla Speed

_

Screws Idle Speed _r,

104 231371

108 223471

•

Pin, Float Hinge

Valve, Choka

109 693628

110 --

--

111 262715

Choke Shaft

tO

Washer, Seal (sold In Kit Only)

SpdngFrictlon(Choks)

117 690048

121 690032

122 690043

124

137

692566

125 693518

127 ---

130 223470

131 690024

133 398187

134 398188

-- --

Jet, Main (Standard)

Carburetorkit

-k Spacer, Carburetor

Screw, Carburetor

Carburetor

• Plug, Welch (sok:lin Kit Only)

Valve Throttlai

ShaftThrotUe

RoatCarburator

• Valve, Needle

'_•

Gasket Float Bawl (Sold In Kit

Only)

Kay, Timing 146 94388

155 225430

161 693459

Plate,Cylinder Head

Base, Air Cleaner

163

272948 ,•'/r

Gasket,AirCleaner

176 94905 Screw, Shoulder

186 493496

187 298049

187A 692601

188 94644

Connector,Hose

Line, Fuel (Cut to Required

Length)

Line, Fuel (Molded)

Screw, ControlBracket

188A 692590

189 263109

209 693710

211 693710

219 693578

220

221551

222 693405

227 499506

232 693408

Screw, Shoulder

Ball, Rocker/Vm

Spring,Governor

Spdng, Governor Idle

Gear Governor

Washer -Thrust

Bracket,Control

Lever, Governor

Spring, Link,Mechanical

Governor

RPM Settings Low 1650-1850; High: 3500-3700.

-/r Includedin Gasket Set, Ref Number 358.

• Includedin CarburetorKit, Ref Number 121.

• Includedin CarburetorGasket Set, Ref Number

977.

A Includedin Value OverhaulKit, Ref Number

1033.

NOTE: All componentdimensionsare given in U.S.

Inches. 1 inch= 25.4 mm

54

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310

ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121432-0124-E1

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

KEY

PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

562

592

601

608

613

615

616

619

621

373 692582

373A 94907

383

423

19374

94655

423A 94929

445

455

456

459

498596

225457

281503

281505

467

478

526

493903

693709

94974

94852

231082

9.30.53

497830

94706

94672

692547

94744

396847

306

307

332

333

334

337

346

353

354

356

358

363

238

265

281

285

300

263131

221535

693407

692595

693593

304

305

693621

692577

305A 690960

306B 692557

305(3 94786

693610

94515

94877

692605

94731

491055

94896

95137

692575

398808

690031

19069

623

634

94943

Screw, Shoulder

---

._

Wacher Sold in Kit Only)

634A ---

63s 8o5529

642 693460

4,O Washer (Sold ln K]t Only)

Cover, Air Cleaner

Cop, Valve

Clamp, Casing

Panel, Control

Strap, Muffler

Muffler,Exhaust

Housing, Blower

Screw,Panel

Screw, BlowerHousing

Screw, Rocker Cover 3/8" Long

Screw,Rocker Cover 7/16" Long

Shield, Cylinder

Screw, CylinderShield

Nut, Flywheel

Armature,Magneto

Screw, ArmatureMagneto

Spark Plug

Screw

Nut-Hex

Nut, Lock

Wire, Stop

Gasket Set

Flywheel Puller

Nut, Clip

Nut, Hex.

Wrench, Spark Plug

Screw,Air Cleaner Base

Screw,Air Cleaner Base

FifferNC Cortddge

Cup, Flywheel

Retainer, Spdng

Pawl, Ratchet

Knob,Air Cleaner

Panel

Screw

Bolt,Governor Lever

Nut, Governor Lever

Clamp, Hose

Starter, Rewind

Screw, MufflerMounting

Retainer, Governor

Crank, Governor

Screw, Cyl. Head Plate

Switch, Stop

663 692577

676 393757

689

717

741

263073

693462

263157

742 692564

Defleet.or,Muffler

Spdng, Frtc_an

Air Cleaner Bracket

Gear, lbning

Ring, Retaining

743 692566

819 6_.598

819A 94914

830 94993

832 693583

836 94896

836A 692596

851 493880

863A 692596

Gear, Idler

Screw, Muilier Strap

Screw

Screw-Hex.

Guard, Muffler

Screw, MufflerGuard

Bracket,Muffler

Terminal,Cobie

Bracket,Muffler

868

883

498592

A*

Seal, Valve

272309 Gasket, Exhaust

957 493988

958 692586

Cop, Fuel Tank

Valve, Shutoff

961

967

963598

273356

Screw, Air Cleaner Bracket

Fiffer,Air Pre-Cleaner

972

975

977

978

692587

493640

Tank, Fuel

Bowl,Float

690033 Gasket Set, Carburetor

273346

A*

Gasket,Plate

1005 692592

1019 690035

Fan, Flywheel

Label Kit

1022 273241 A* Gasket, Rockercover

1023 499924

1026 693517

1029 225246

1033 690034

1034 281621

1058 273700

- - -

Cover, Rocker

Rod, Push

Arm,Rocker

Kit, Valve Overhaul

Guide, Push ROd

Owner's Manual

Replacement Engine 121432-

0036-E2

ReplacementS/B notavailable

at this time

RPM Settings

Low: 1650-1850; High: 3500-3700.

* Included in Gasket Set, Ref Number 358.

• Included in Carburetor Kit, Ref Humber 121.

• Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Ref Number

977.

A

Included in Value Overhaul Kit, Ref Number

1033.

NOTE: All component dimensions ere given in U.S.

inches.

1 inch = 25.4 mm

55

Forthe repairor replacementpartsyou need delivereddirectlyto your home

Call 7 am - 7 pro,7 daysa 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 domicilio - 1-800-676-5811

For the location of a Sears Parts and

Repair Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears

Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement

Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday-Saturday

1-800-827-6655

Imimm_

mmmmmm

When requesting service or ordering

parts, always provide the following

information:

•

Product Type

•

Part Number

° Model Number • Part Description

SEARS

Amenca's Repair Specialists

Printed

in U.S.A. 166007 Rev.

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