Craftsman 917.292390 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
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5.5 HP
24 INCH TINE WIDTH
FRONT TINE TILLER
Model No.
917,292390
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Español
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears. com|craftsman
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty
Safety Rules
Product Specifications
Assemb^....
Operation
Maintenance
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Storage
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Parts Ordering
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WARRANTY
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER
For one (1) year from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller is maintained, lubri
cated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the
owner’s manual. Sears wilt repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as tines, spark plugs,
air cleaners and belts.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank
shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con
tained in the owner’s manual.
• If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty
applies for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.
Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Tiller to the nearest Sears ser
vice center/department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this prod
uct 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, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
SAFETY RULES
TRAINING
• 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 oper
ate the equipment without proper
instruction.
• Keep the area of operation clear of alt
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 (mo-
• tor).
Do not operate the equipment without
wearing adequate outer garments. Wear
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 outdoors with 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 elec
tric 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.
• 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 any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating
the tiller.
• Exercise cautiorr to avoid slipping or
falling.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnor
mally, stop the engine (motor) and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop the engine (motor) when leaving
the operating position.
• Take all possible precautions when leav
ing the machine unattended. Disengage
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 safely protective
devices in place.
• Keep children and pets away.
• 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 filler without good vis
ibility or light.
• Be careful when tilling in hard ground.
The tines may catch in the ground and
propel the tiller fonward. If this occurs,
let go of the handlebars and do not
restrain the machine.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Keep machine, attachments, and
accessories 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.
• 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 peri
od.
^CAUTION; Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent acci
dental starting when setting up, transport
ing, adjusting or making repairs.
WARNING: The engine exhuast from this
product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth
defectd, or other reproductive harm.
PRODUCT SPECIRCATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 5.5 HP
DISPLACEMENT:
3ASOLINE CAPACITY:4 Quarts
CIL(API-SF/SG/SH):
CAPACITY; 20 or.)
SPARK PLUG:
[GAP; .030”)
Congratulations on your purchase of a
Sears Tiller. It has been designed, engi
neered and manufactured to give you the
best possible dependability and perform
ance.
Should you exp>erience 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 maintain your 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 cor
rect tools as necessary to insure proper
tightness.
13 CU. IN.
(221CC)
Unleaded Regular
SAE30
(Above 32®F)
SAE 5W-30
(Below 32”F)
Champion RJ19LM
orJ19LM
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail
able 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 of
this Owner’s Manual.
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an
internal combustion engine and should not
be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass covered
land unless the engine’s exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a
spark arrester is used, it should be main
tained in effective working order by the
operator.
In the state of California the above is
required by law (Section 4442 of the
California Pubiic Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal
laws apply on federal lands. See your
Sears Authorized Service Center for spark
arrester. Refer to the Repair Parts section
of this manual for part number.
ACCESSORIES
These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also avail
able at most Sears Retail outlets and Service Centers. Most Sears Stores can order
repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller.
ENGINE
SPARK PLUG MUFFLER
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TILLER MAINTENANCE
BELT
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AtR FILTER GAS CAN
or
TINES SHEAR PIN
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ENGINE OIL
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STABILIZER
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HAIRPIN CUP
BAG OF PARTS
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
tilire all parts and hardware you assemble
must be tightened securely. Use the correct
tools as necessary to insure proper tight-
nOSSk
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) Utility knife
(1) Pair of pliers
(2) 1/2" wrenches
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).
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
Front
(1) Manual
(2) Lock
Washers 5/16
7^
(1) Plastic
Cable Clip
(2) Flange Locknuts
5/16-18 UNC
n
(1) Bottle Engine Oil
WWW ri ^
(2) Carriage Bolts 5/16-18 UNC x 2-3/8 Gr. 5
(2) Hex Nuts
5/16-18
(2) Hex Bolts
5/16-18 X 1-1/4
ASSEMBLY
UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE
^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 from carton.
• Secure handle column to handle mount
using two (2) carriage bolts and two (2)
flange locknuts. Tighten both flange
locknuts securely.
• Remove packing material from handle
assembly.
• Insert plastic cable clip into hole in handie column.
• Route tine control cable through plastic
cable clip on handle column.
• Cut away carton.
• Cut cable ties securing illier to skid.
• Remove tiller from skid by pulling back
wards.
Engine Bracket Halves
Nut “A"
Depth Stake
Support
Stake
Spring
Depth
Stake
Support Bolt
"Hex Bolts, Lockwashers,
and Hex nuts
HANDLE HEIGHT
• Handle height may be adjusted to better
suit operator. (See “HANDLE HEIGHF
in the Service and Adjustments section
of this manual).
TILLING WIDTH
• Tilling width may be adjusted to better
handle your tilling conditions (See TINE
ARRANGEMENT" in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual).
INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY
• Loosen nut “A”.
• Insert stake support between engine
bracket halves with stake spring down.:
• Bolt stake support to engine brackets '
with bolts, lock washers and nuts.
Tighten securely. Tighten nut “A”. :
• Depth stake must move freely. If it does
not, loosen support bolt. j
TINE OPERATION
• Check tine operation before first use.
(See TINE OPERATION CHECK” in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual).
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