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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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty............................ |
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Service and Adjustments.... |
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Safety Rules....................... |
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Storage.............................. ........... |
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Product Specifications ...... |
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Troubleshooting................. .................. |
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Assemb^.................... . |
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Illustrated Parts List.............................. |
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Operation.................... . |
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Parts Ordering................... .... |
Back Cover |
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Maintenance............... ...... |
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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 |
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DISPLACEMENT: |
13 CU. IN. |
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(221CC) |
3ASOLINE CAPACITY: 4 Quarts |
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Unleaded Regular |
CIL(API-SF/SG/SH): |
SAE30 |
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(Above 32®F) |
CAPACITY; 20 or.) |
SAE 5W-30 |
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(Below 32”F) |
SPARK PLUG: |
Champion RJ19LM |
[GAP; .030”) |
orJ19LM |
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.
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 forestcovered, 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
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MUFFLER |
AtR FILTER |
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BAG OF PARTS
Your new tiller has been assembled at the
factory with exception of those parts left Front 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
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Flange Locknuts |
(2) Hex Nuts |
5/16-18 |
(1) Manual |
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Washers 5/16 |
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(2) Carriage Bolts 5/16-18 UNC x 2-3/8 Gr. 5
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.
INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY
•Loosen nut “A”.
•Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down.:
•Bolt stake support to engine brackets '
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Tighten securely. Tighten nut “A”. |
• Depth stake must move freely. If it does not, loosen support bolt. j
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).
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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