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Owner’s Manual
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6 0 HP
17 INCH TINE WIDTH
REAR TINE WITH
COUNTER ROTATING TINES
TILLER
Model No.
917.293310
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Español
• Repair Parts
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CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
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before operating this equipment
gears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, iL 60179
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Service and Adjustments
Storage
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Illustrated Parts List
Parts Ordering...............................Back Cove
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WARRANTY
ECITWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER
o years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Ttller Is maintained, lubr
I, arid tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the
r’s manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship
i/ar^anty does not cover:
)endable items which become worn during normal use, such as tines, spark plugi
^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 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, ROEBUCK AND CO.. D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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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 ailow children to operate the
equipment. Never allow adults to oper
ate 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 (mo
tor).
Do not operate the equipment without
wearing adequate outer garments. Weai
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 electri*
starting motors.
Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine (motor) is running
(except where specifically recommend
ed by manufacturer).
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>PERATION
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 tilier.
Exercise caution 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. t
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. ^
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
tilier.
Never operate the tilier without good vis
ibility 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
accessories in safe working condition.
• Check shear pins, engine mounting
bolts, and other bolts at frequent inter
vals for prqper 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 coot 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
period.
A.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 I
The engine exhuast from this product con
tains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defectd, or
other reproductive harm.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER:
DISPLACEMENT:
GASOLINE CAPACITY:
0IL(AP1-SF/SG/SH): SAE30
(CAPACITY; 19 oz.)
SPARKPLUG:
(GAP; .030”)
Congratulations on your purchase of a
Craftsman Tiller. It has been designed, en
gineered and manufactured to give you the
best possible dependability and perform
ance.
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 sen/ice 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
rriust be tightened securely. Use the cor
rect toots as necessary to insure proper
tinhtness ’
6.0 HP
13.53 CU. IN.
3 Quarts
Unleaded Regular
(Above 40®F)
SAE5W-3(yi0W-30
(Below AO^F)
Champion RJ19LM
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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;
this Owner’s Manual.
^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 shout
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). 0th
states rnay have similar laws. Federal
taws apply on federal lands. See your
Sears Authorized Service Center for spa
arrester. Refer to the Repair Parts sect«
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.
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ASSEMBLY
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.
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).
LEFT
FRONT
RIGHT
OPERATOR’S
POSITION
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UNPACKING CARTON
AcAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta
ples when handling or disposing of carton
ing 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.
• Remove top frame of carton.
• Slowly “ease handle assembly up and
place on top of carton.
• 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 assem
bly.
INSTALL HANDLE
• 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.)
VIEWED FROM R.H. SIDE OF TILLER
Handle Assembly
' Tighten handle lock
V'. 'lever to hold
Loosen Handle Lock
Lever to Move
Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and
tighten.
Cut down remaining comers of carton
and lay panels flat.
Lower the handle assembly. Tighten nut
on carriage bolt so handle moves with
some resistance. This will allow for eas
ier adjustment.
Place flat washer on threaded end of
handle lock lever.
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
Gust inside of washer).
Raise handle assembly to highest posi
tion and securely tighten handle lock
lever by rotating clockwise. Leaving
handle assembly in highest position wilt
make it easier to connect shift rod.
Handle Lock
Gearcase
Rat Washer
andle Lock
Lever>
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
on L.H. side of tiller and loosely assem
ble locknut.
Pivot Bolt
Handle Base
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INSERT CABLE CLIP
• Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the
back of handle column. Push cables
into clip.
CONNECT SHIFT ROD
• Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend
into hole of shift lever indicator.
• Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift
rod to secure.
• insert other end of shift rod into hole in
shift lever.
• Insert second hairpin dip 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 fonvard by lifting handle.
Separate cardboard cover from leveling
shield.
• Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull
tiller out of carton.
Attach this end to shift lever
Attach this End To shift Shift Rod
Lever indicator
Uatmir. i'lin Lever
■ Hairpin pp Indicator
Shift Rod
Shift Rod
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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OPERATION
These symbols may appear on your Tllter or in literature supplied with the product.
Learn and understand their meaning.
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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 vari
ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
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Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
DRIVE CONTROL BAR - Used to engage
tines.
DEPTH STAKE - Controls depth at which
tiller will dig.
OUTER SIDE SHIELD - Adjustable to pro
tect small plants from being buried.
THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control
engine speed. .
LEVELING 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
Know how to operate all controls before
adding fuel and oil or attempting to start
engine.
STOPPING
TINES AND DRIVE
• Release drive control bar to stop move
ment.
• Move shift lever to “N” (neutral) position.
ENGINE
• Move throttle control to “STOP” position.
If equipped with stop switch, move
switch to “STOP” position.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
Drive Control Bar
“ENGAGED" Position ^ ^ Shift Lever
Drive Control
“DISENGAGED"
Position
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Throttle ContrSh
TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL
DRIVE
• Always release drive control bar before
moving shift lever into another position.
• Tine movement is achieved by moving
shift lever to ( a ) till position and
engaging drive control bar.
FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY/TINES
STOPPED
• Release drive control bar and move shift
lever indicator to “P (fonvard) position.
Engage drive control bar and tiller will
move fonward.
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
The depth stake can be raised or lowered
to allow you more versatile tilling and culti
vating, or to more easily transport your
tiller.
Shallowest Tilling
(Cultivating)
Deeptest Tilling
Depth Stake
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
Transport Position
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TURNING
• Release the drive control bar.
• Move throttle control to “SLOW” posi
tion.
• Place shift lever indicator in “P (fonward)
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 turn
around, release the drive control bar and
lower handle. Place shift lever in till
position and move throttle control to de
sired speed. To begin tilling, hold drive
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 towered 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). Retighlen nuts.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
• The engine in your unit has been
shipped, from the factory, already filled
with SAE 30 summer weight oil.
• 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.P.I. 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.
TO TRANSPORT
AcAUTION: 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
will 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 con
tainers. use clean fill funnels.
Oil RII
ADD GASOLINE
• 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 tempera
tures befow 32°F (0“C), use fresh, clean,
winter grade 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 tanki 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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i^CAUTION: Fill to within V2 inch of top
of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow
for fuel expansion. If gasoline is acciden’
tally spilled, move machine away from area of spill. Avoid creating any source of
ignition until gasoline vapors have disap
peared. '
Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spilt or use gasoline
near an open flame.
TO START ENGINE
A.CAUT10N: Keep drive control bar in
“DISENGAGED* position when starting en
gine.
When 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. >
• 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: A warm engine requires less chok
ing to start.
• Move throttle control to desired running
positiorh
• Allow engine to warm up for a few min
utes before engaging tines.
Fueî shut-off Choke cxxitrols
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 “TO
ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
NOTE: If engine does not start, see trou
bleshooting points.
TILLING HINTS
AcAUTION: Until you are accustomed to
handling your tiller, start actual field use
with throttle in slow position (mid-way
between “FASr 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". A tiller will
also clear the soil of unwanted vegeta
tion. The decomposition of this veg
etable 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 fur
ther condition the soli.
• 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 mois
tened before tilling: however, extremely
wet soil will “ball-up” or clump during till
ing. 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 unfilled 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 trac
tion. To get through a really tough sec
tion of sod or hard ground, apply upward
pressure on handle or lower the depth
stake.
Rewind starter
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CULTIVATING
Cultivating is destroying the weeds
between rows to prevent them 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
V to 3" (2.5-7.S cm). Lower the outer side
shields to protect smalt 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.
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TINE SHEAR PINS
The tine assemblies on your tiller are
secured to the tine shaft with shear pins
(See TINE REPLACEMENr in the
Senrice 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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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
MAINTENANCE
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Check Engine Oil Level
Charge Engine Oil
Oil Pivot Points
inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler
Inspect Air Screen
Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge
Clean Engine Cylinder Fins
Replace Spark Plug
1' Change more often when operating under a heavy load or № high ambient temperatures.
2 • Service mote oRen when operating in dirty t>r dusty condlfions.
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tiller does not cover
items that have been subjected to opera
tor abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, the 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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check tine operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See “LUBRICA
TION CHART).
* SAE 30 OR 10W-30 MOTOR OIL
** REFER TO CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES “ENGINE” SECTION
1
LUBRICATION CHART
* Throttle Control
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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 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
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TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
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NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 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 oi) 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 start
ing 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 meet API
service classification SF, SG or SH.
• Be sure titter is on level surface.
• OH will drain more freely when warm.
• Use a funnel to prevent oil spill on tiller,
and catch oil in a suitable container.
• Remove oil drain plug. Be careful not to
allow dirt to enter the engine. For easier
removal of plug use 7/1612 R. socket
with extension.
• Up tiller forwarcTto drain oil.
1 .1 1 .
After 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.
Oil
drainPlug
Oi! RII Plug
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a
dirty air filter. 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 dust;
conditions. '
• Remove knob and cover. Lift air cleanei
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 pre-
cleandr.
• 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 debris from
entering carburetor.
• Remove foam pre-cleaner from air filtei
• 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
cartridge.
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Your engine is air cooled. For proper
engine performance and long life keep
your engine clean.
• Clean air screen frequently using a stiff-
bristled brush.
• Keep cylinder fins, levers, and linkage
free of dirt and chaff.
Blower
Y Housing
Air Screen
Muffler
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 arrester screen
assembly, remove every 50 hours for
cleaning and inspection. Replace if dam
aged.
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.
CLEANING
• Ciean 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.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
^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.fDo 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.
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TIRE CARE
CAUTION; When mounting tires, unless
beads are seated, overinflation can cause
an explosion.
• Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. If
^ire pressures are not equal, tiller will .
pull to one side.
• Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which
can damage rubber.
TO REMOVE WHEEL
• Place blocks under transmission to keep
tiller from tipping.
• 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.
Belt Guard
Hex Nut
and
Washer
(Locatec
Behind
Screws
airpin Clip and Clevis Pin
TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE
BELT
• Remove belt guard as described in "TO
REMOVE BELT GUARD".
• Remove oíd belt by slipping off engine
pulley first then remove from transmis
sion pulley.
• Place new belt in groove of transmis
sion pulley and into engine pulley. BEL'i
MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF
IDLER PULLEY. NOTE POSITION OF
BELT TO GUIDES.
• Check belt adjustment as described
below.
• Replace belt guard.
Reposition wheel and reolace clevis oin
and hairpin clip.
Hairpin
Clip ^
Nut “B’
Nut “A”
Inner Side Shield
Outer Side Shield
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.
GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUST
_
For proper belt tension, the extension
__ _ __
spring should have about 5/8 inch stretch
when drive control bar is in “ENGAGED"
position.. This 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 secureiy.
-
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Engine Pulley
Idler Pultey
Cable Clip Screw
I— Drive Control Cabli
Transmission Pulley
TINE REPLACEMENT
AcAUTION: 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 impor
tant, worn tines cannot chop and shred
organic matter as effectively nor buty it as
deeply as good tines. A tine this worn
needs to be replaced.
Counter Tine
Rotation
To maintain the superb tilting perfor
mance 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. Sharp
ened tine edges will rotate rearward
from above.
transmission
Hairpin Clip
Hairpin Clip
Shear Pin
Sharp Edge
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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 indi
vidual. Warranty repairs must be per
formed by an authorized engine manufac
turer's senrice outlet.
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL
CABLE
• 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 posi
tion.
• Tighten cable clamp screw securely.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
The carburetor has been preset at the fac
tory and adjustment should not be neces
sary. However, engine performance can
be affected by differences in fuel, tempera
ture, altitude or load. If the carburetor
does need adjustment, contact your near
est authorized sen/ice center/department
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the
engine governor, which is factory set for
proper engine speed. Overspeeding the
engine above the factory high speed set
ting can be dangerous. If you think the
engine-governed high speed needs adjust
ing, contact your nearest authorized ser
vice center/department, which has the
proper equipment and experience to make
any necessary adjustments.
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STORAGE
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.
A.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 all rusted or chipped paint sur
faces; sand lightly before painting.
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.
NOTE; Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
alternative in minimizing the formation of
fuel gurn deposits during storage. Add sta
bilizer to gasoline 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 carbu
retor 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.
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.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
Will not start
Hard to start
CAUSE
1. Out of fuel.
2. Engine not “CHOKED”
properly.
3. Engine flooded.
4. Dirty air clever.
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 control not 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.
CORRECTION
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. See TO START ENGINE” in.the
Operation section.
3. Wait several minutes before
V 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 property on plug.
8. Replace spark plug or adjust gap.
9. Make necessary adjustments.
1. Place throttle control in “FAST”
position.
2. Clean or replace air cleaner car
tridge.
3. Replace spark plug or adjust gap
4. Drain fuel tank and refill with fres!
gasoline.
,5. Make sure spark plug wire is sea
■ ed properly on plug.
6. Make necessary adjustments.
Loss of power
1. Engine is overloaded.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Low oil level/dirty oil.
4. Faulty spark plug.
5. Oil in fuel.
6. Stale or dirty fuel.
7. Water in fuel.
8. Clogged fuel tank.
9. Spark plug wire loose,
wire. ,
10. Dirty engine air screen.
11. Dirty/clogged muffler.
12. Carburetor out of
adjustment.
13. Poor compression.
11. Set depth stake and wheels for
shallower tilling.
2. Clean or replace air cleaner car
tridge.
3. Check oil level/change oil.
4. Clean and regap or change spart>
plug.
5. Drain and cleam fuel tank and
refill, and clean carburetor.
6. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresl
gasoline.
7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor,
and refill tank with fresh gasoline.
8. Remove fuel tank and clean.
9. Connect and tighten spark plug
10. Clean engine air screen.
11. Clean/replace muffler.
12. Make necessary adjustments.
13. Contact an authorized Sears
Service Center/Department.
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PROBLEM CAUSE ; CORRECTION
Engine overheats 1. Low oil level/dirty oil.
2. Dirty engine air screen.
3. Dirty engine.
4. Partially plugged muffler.
5. Improper CEuturetor
adjustment.
Excessive bounce/
1. Ground too dry and hard.
difficult handling
2. V№eels and depth stake
inconectly adjusted.
Soil balls up or
1, Ground too wet.
clumps
Engine runs but
tiller won’t move
1. Tine control is not engaged.
2. V-belt not correctly adjusted.
3. V-belt is off pulley(s).
Engine runs but
1. Tilling too deep.
labors when tilling
2. Throttle control not properly
adjusted.
3. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Checkdllevel/changeoil.
2. Clean engine air screen.
3. Clean cylinder fins, 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 sdl conditions.
2. Adjust wheels and depth stake.
1. Wait for more favorable soil condi
tions.
1. Engage tine control.
2. Inspect/adjust V-bett.
3. Inspect V-belt
1. Set depth stake for shallower till
ing.
2. Check throttle control setting,
3. Make necessary adjustments.
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HANDLES
REPAIR PARTS
TILLER - r,MODEL NUMBER 917.293310
PART
KEY
NO.
NO.
1 164743
2 141406
110673X Grommet, Handle
3
127254X Bar, Drive Control Assembly
4
6712J
5
137119
6
110641X Bushing, Split
7
71191008
8
72010520 *Bolt,&16-18 X 2-1/2
9
110646X
10
STD624003 •Clip, Hairpin
11
12 81326
110741X Handle, Shllt
13
10931ЭХ Grommet, Rubber
14
110702X Rod, Shift
15
STD533710
16
17 109229X Lock, Handle
DESCRIPTION
Throttle, Control
Grip, Handle
Cap, Vinyl ,
Panel, Control
‘Screw, Pan Head #10-24
Handle, Grip
Bolt, Shoulder
‘Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5
PART
KEY
NO. NO.
STD541437 ‘Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16
18
19 19131611
20 109228X
150258 Handle, Assemble
21
165197 Clip, Plastic, Cable
22
X777
23
24 9484R Clip
739705X Locknut, Hex, Flange
25
110675X
26
27 STD541025
STD551125
28
STD541462 ‘Nut, Keps #10-24
29
150696 Bolt, Pivot
X
* STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY
; /У1 component dimensions given In U.S. Inches.
NOTE:
1 Inch = 25.4 mm
DESCRIPTION
Washer 13/32x1 x11 Ga.
Lever, Lock, Handle
Screw, Hex, Washer Hd, Slotted
#10-24x1/2
Clutch, Cable
‘Nut, Hex 1/4-20
‘Washer, Lock 1/4
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MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE
TILLER ■ - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310
EY PART KEY PART
3.
NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 STD541431
2 STD551137 •Washer, Lock 3/8 25 STD624003 •Clip, l^irpln
STD541037
3
4
165710 Shield, Inner Belt; Guard 27
154734 Screw Shift Lever
5
6 110111X
7 STD532505
8
8700J
86777
9
9484R
10
11 STD551125 •Washer, Lock 1/4
12
STD541025
13 23230506
14 110652X
15 STD551031 •Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga.
145102
16
17 STD541031 •Nut, Hex 5/16-18
19 12000028
156117
21
23 5015J Tire
128952 Rim
Nut, Keps 5/16-18
•Nut, Hex 3/8-16 26 165501X558
Lever, Shift
•Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5 30 159229
Plate, Shift Indicator 31
Screw, Hex, Washer Head,
Slotted #10-24 X 1/2
Clip
*Nut, Hex 1/4-20
•Screw, Set, 5/16-18x3/8
Spacer, Split .327 x .42 x 2.09
Sheave, Transmission
Ring, Retainer
Spacer, Split .327 x .42 x 1.220
f 30“ \ Ife valVQ
24
126875X Rivet. Drilled
Guard, Belt
132801 Belt,V
28 104679X ' Pulley, Idler
29 12000032 Ring, Klip
Bracket, idler
102384X
32 102141X
33 STD523710 •Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 X1
34
102383X
35 STD523120 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x1 1/2
36 102331X Bracket, Reinforcement, LH.
37 130812
39 140062 Cap, Plunger
42 69180 Nut Lock #10-24
43 74760544
44 74770508 Belt, Rn Hex 5/16-24x1^
45 165504 Nut, J Clip #8
46
165503 i Screw Hex Wsh. Hd #8-18 x 1/2
•STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY
NOTE:
Ail component dimensions given in U.S. inches.
11nch = 25.4 mm
Bolt, Hex 5/16-16x12
Shaft, Idler Arm
Counterweight, L.H.
Sheave, Engine
Bolt,Rn Hex 5/16-18x2-3/4
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MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE
" I*’\ \ "<^i> ^L I
liRWIVliMbl I W I I tCvWWW ■
KEY PART
NO. NO.
1 166532
73970500
2
STD551031
3
STD523107
4
102332X
5
STD523120
6
102173X
7
8 STD551137
9 STD541037
10 74760524
6>
DESCRIPTION
Bumper
Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18
•Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16Ga.
Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x3/4
Bracket, Reinforcement
Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x2
Counter Weight, R.H.
•Washer, Lock 3/8
•Nut, Hex 3/8-16
Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x1-1/2
v\
i'i'-v-i
KEY PART
‘I / .' u V-
NO. NO.
STD624003 •Clip, Hairpin
11
126875X Rivet. Drilled
12
5015J Tire
13
DESCRIPTION
128952 Rim
795R Tire Valve
14
STD541431 *Nut, Keps 5/16-18
15
...........
Engine, (See Breakdown)
Craftsman Model No.
121432-0124-El
STANDARD HWIDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY
NOTE: All component dimensions given In U.S.inches.
1 inch = 25,4 mm
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TRANSMISSION
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310
KEY PART
NO . NO.
1
165728
2 165729
161963
3
4
5020J
5 1370H
6
137335
7
145101
8
4895H Bearing, Needle
9 154467
10 7392M
11
100371K Spring, Shift, Fork
12 106160X 0-Ring
13 142145
14 8353J
15 12000039
16
154466 Shafi Shift
18
4358J
19
12000040 Ring, Klip
20
102114X
21
102115X
22
6803J
23
102111X
24
STD551143
25
STD541143
27
143009
28 106390X
29
102134X
DESCRIPTION
Transmission Assembiy (inciudes
Key Nos. 2-52)
Gearcase, LH. w/Bearing (Inciudes
Key No. 4)
Gasket, Gearcase
Bearing, Needle
Washer, Thrust 5/8 )< 1.10 x 1/32
Pinion, Input
Shaft, Input
Washer, Seal
Ball, Steel
Arm, Shift
Fork, Shift
Ring, Klip
Washer
Gear, Assembly, Reverse Idler
(Includes Key Nos. 21 and 22)
Gear, Reverse Idler
Bleating, Needle
Shaft, Reverse Idler
•Washer, Lock 7/16
•Nut, Hex 7/16-20
Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive LH.
Spacer 0.765x1.125x1.23
Chain #35-60 Pitch
KEY PART
NO. NO.
150737
30
31 143008
106388X
32
33 102121X
34 102112X
102101X
35
36 154355 ^ Sprocket Assembiy w/Bearing
37 4422J ■
38 154356 Sprocket, Tine
39 105345X .
40 105346X
41
8358J
42
4220R Washer, Thrust
43 106146X
44
155236 Seal Asm. OH
48 165732
49
132688
50
106147X Chain, Roller #50-50 Pitch
51
17720408 Screw 1/4-20 X1/2
52
STD541031
53
165140 Beating Kit, Tine Shaft
54
17720412 Screw 1/4-20 x 3/4
• ■
6066J
• STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY
NOTE: All component dimérisions given in U.S.inches.
11nch = 25.4 mm
DESCRIPTION
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 5/16-18x3-1/2
(Includes Key Nos. 37 and 38)
Bearing, Ne^le
Gear, Cluster, Red 1st & 2nd
Gear, Reverse
Shaft, Reduction (1st)
Spacer 1.01 X 1.75x0.760
Gearcase, R.H. w/Bearing (Include:
Key No. 8)
Shaft, Tine
•Nut, Hex 5/16-18
Grease, Plastilube #1
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TINE SHIELD
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310
KEY PART
NO. NO.
1 98000129
161415X558
2
8393J
3
12000036
4
STD533107
5
8394J
6
7 8392J
109230X
8
124289X558
9
10 STD533110
11 STD541031
STD551131
12
STD533112
13
14 12431IX
161414X558
15
73510400
16
DESCRIPTION
Nut, Flange 5/16-18
Shield, SWe, 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, Tine
•Boll, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1 Gr. 5
•Nut, Hex 5/16-18
•Washer, Hock 5/16
Boll, Carriage 5/16-18x1-1/4
Bracket, Shield Tme
Shield, Side, Outer R.H.
Nut, Hex 1/4-20
KEY PART
NO. NO.
STD532512 •Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Gr. 5
18
102701X
19
STD541037 •Nut, Hex 3/8-16
20
102156X
21
74930632
22
4440J
23
STD532505
24
6712J
25
109227X
26
102695X558 Shield, Leveling
27
120568X Pin, Hinge
28
124309X558
29
30 73970500
31 162175
• STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY
1 inch = 25.4 mm
DESCRIPTION
Grip
Stake, Depth
Bolt, Hex 3/8-16x2
Hinge
•Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20x1/4
Cap, Vinyl
Pad, Idler
Shield, Side
Locknut, Hex, R^ge
Nut, Wing Forgdd 5/16-18
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TINE ASSEMBLY
TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293310
i ' ■
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 4459J Tine, Outer, L.H.
2 132673
3 6554J
4
163552 ’‘Clip, Halipin
5 132727
6 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24
7 STD551137
8 74610616 Bolt. Hex 3/8-24x1
Pin, Shear
Tine, Inner, LH. 11
Assembly. Hub and Plate, LH.
‘Washer, Lock 3/8
If
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
9 4460J
132728
10
6555J
• STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY
Tine, Outer, R.H.
Assembly, Hub and Plate, R.H.
Tine, Inner, R.H.
NOTE: All compohent dimensions given In U.S. Inches.
1 lnch = 25.4 mm
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DECALS
TILLER - • MODEL NUMBER 917.293310
KEY PART
NO. NO.
166213
145023
166134
166133
137538
120431X
102180X
6 167984
9 120075X
10 163094
11 162215
12 166138
13 166854
14 167155
-- 166007
.13
DESCRIPTION
Decal, Logo
Decal, Logo
Decal, Logo
Decal, Description
Decal, Caution, Drive Control
Decal, Hand Placement
Decal. Shift Indicator
Decal, Tine, Shield, Counter Rotating Tines
Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines
Decal, Tine Depth Stake
Decal, Tine, Shield, Warning Dorn
Decal, Engine
Decal, Engine 6HP REF
Decal, Craftsman 1C
Manual, Owner's {Eng/Span;
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ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON • • MODEL NUMBER 121432-0124-E1
I 1019 LABEL KITl
I 1058 OWNER’S MANUAlI
REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS
TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121432-0124>E1
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304
455
332
188AS^
305A«^
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663 >»
356
967
819A?
863Ar a 619
613 f
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ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121432-0124-El
977 CARBURETOR GASKETSET
110©
137
634 ® 634A ®
163
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ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121432-0124-El
KEY
NO.
PART
NO.
DESCRIPTION
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
690045
1
399269
2
3 299819
693643
.5
273489
7
693647 Tube, Breather
11
692549
12
95049
13
94916
15
693403 Crankshaft
16
498185
17
693204
18
692550
20
281658
21
693463
21A
692551
22
692987
23
222698
24
499627
25
692788
692789
692790
499631
26
692785
692786
692787
27 263190
499423
28
690124
29
225279
30
94699
32
499642
33
499641 Valve, Intake
34
35 263149
93312
40
262679
45
693404
46
692555-A«^A Gasket, Intake
51
497442
55
498144 Pulley, Starter
■ 56
280399
58
281101
60
692606
65
94904
65A
495659
75
94098
95
98 398185
493280 Screws Idle Speed 'i'
98A
231371
104
223471 Valve, Choke
108
Cylinder Assernbly
Bushing, Cylinder
* Seal, Oil
Head, Cylinder
A* Gasket Cylinder H^d
★ Gasket Crankcase
Screw, Cylinder Head
Plug, Oil Drain
Bearing, Ball
Cover-Crankcase
•k Seal, Oil
Cap.OilRlI
Cap.OII Rll
Screw, Crankcase Cover
Flywheel
Key, Flywheel
Piston Assembly (Std.)
Piston Assembly, .010'O/S
Piston Assembly, .020" O/S
Piston Assembly, .030' O/S
Ring Set, (Std.)
Ring Set, .010" O/S
Ring Set .020" O/S
Ring Set, .030" O/S
Lock. Piston Pin
Pin, Piston
Rod, Connecting
Dipper, Connecting Rod
Screw, Connecting Rod
Valve, Exhaust ‘
Spring, Valve
Retainer, Valve
Tappet V81va
Camshaft
Housing, Rewind Starter
Rope, Starter
Grip, Starter Rope
Screw, Hex.
Screw, Hex.
Washer, Set
Screw, Choke/Slotted
Screw, Idle Speed
• Pin, Float Hinge
109 693628 Choke Shaft
110
-------
Washer, Seal (Sold In Kit Only)
111 262715 Spring Friction (Choke)
117 690048 Jet, Main (Standard)
121 690032 Carburetor Idt
122 690043 ★ Spacer, Carburetor
124 692568 Screw, Carburetor
125 693516 Carburetor
127
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• Plug, Welch (Sold in Kit Only)
130 223470 Valve, Throttle
131 690024 Shaft Throttle'
133 398187 Float Carburetor
134 398188 • \^lve, Needle
137
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Gasket Roat Bowl (Sold In Kit
Only)
146 94388 Key, Timing ;
155 225430 Plate, Cylinder Head
161 693459 Base, Air Cleaner
163 272948 Gasket, Air Cleaner
176 94905 Screw. Shoulder
186 493496 Connector, Hose
187 298049 Line, Fuel (Cut to Required
; Length)
187A 692601 Line, Fuel (Molded)
188 94644 Screw, Control Bracket
188A 692590 Screw, Shoulder
t89 263108 Ball, Rocker Arm
209 693710 Spring. Goverrvor
211 693710 Spring, Governor Idle
219 693578 Gear Governor
220 221551 Washer-Thrust
222 693405 Bracket Control
227 499506 Lever, Governor
232 693408 Spring. Link, Mechanical
Governor
RPM Settings Low. 1650-1850; High: 3500-3700.
•k Included In Gasket Set, Rel Number 358.
• Included in Carburetor Kit Ref Number 121.
♦ Included In Carburetor Gasket Set, Ref Number
977.
A Included in Value Overhaul Kit, Ref Number
1033.
NOTE; All component dimensions are given in U.S.
Inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
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KEY
PART
NO. NO. '
DESCRIPTION
238 263131 Cap, Wive
265 221535
693407
281
692595
285
Clamp, Casing
Panel. Control
Strap, Muffler
KEY
PART
NO.
NO. ■
743 692566
819
692598 Screw, Muffler Strap
819A 94914
830
94993 Screw-Hex.
300 693593 Muffler, Exhaust 832 693583
304 693621 Housing. Blower 836 94896
305 692577 Screw,Panel 836A 692596
305A 690960
692557
305B
305C 94786
693610
306
307 94515
332 94877
333 692605 Armature, Magneto 961
334
94731 Screw, Armature Magneto 967 273356
337
491055 Spark Plug 972 692587
94896
346
353 95137 Nut-Hex
354
692575
356 398808
358 690031
363 19069 Flywheel Puller
373 692582
373A 94907
383 19374
423 94655 Screw, Air Cleaner Base
423A 94929
498596
445
225457
455
456 281503
459 281505
467 493903
478 693709
526 94974
562 94852
592
231082
601
93053
608
497830
613
94706
615
94672
616
692547
619
94744
621
396847
623
94943
634
634A
635
805529
642
693460
663
692577
393757
676
689
263073
717
693462
741
263157
742
692564
Screw, Blower Housing
Screw, Rocker Cover 3/8" Long
Screw,Rocker Cover 7/16' Long
851 493880
863A 692596
868 498592
Shield, Cylinder 883 272309
Screw, C^fxier Shield
957
493988
NuL Flywheel 958 692586
963598
Screw 975 493640 Bowl, Float
977 690033
NuL Lock
978 273346
Wire, Stop 1005 692592
Gasket Set 1019 690035
273241
NuL Clip
NuL Hex.
1022
1023 499924
1026 693517 Rod, Push
Wrench, Spark Plug 1029 225246 Arm,Rocker
1033 690034
Screw, Air Cleaner Base 1034 281621
RIterA/C Cartridge 1058 273700
Cup, Flywheel
Retainer, Spring
Pawl, Ratchet
—
—
Knob, Mr Cleaner
Panel '
Screw
RPM Settings Low: 1650-1850; High: 3500-3700.
Bolt, Governor Lever
Nut, Governor Lever
★ Included in Gasket Set, Ref Number 358.
Clamp, Hose
Starter, Rewind
• Included in Carburetor Kit, Ref Number 121.
Screw, Muffler Mounting
Retainer, Governor
Crank, Governor
♦ Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Ref Number
977.
Saew, Cyl. Head Plate
Switeh,Stop
Screw, Shoulder
A Included in Value Overhaul Kit, Ref Number
1033.
Washer Sold in Kit Ortfy)
1№sher (Sold In Kit Or^)
Boot, S|»rk Plug
NOTE: All component dimensions are given in U.S.
Inches. 1 inch a 25.4 mm
Cover, Air Cleaner
Screw,Casing Clamp
Deflector, Muffler
Spring, Friction
Air Cleianer Bracket
Goar, Timing
Ring, Retaining
DESCRIPTION
. -»•
Gear, letter
Screw
Guard, Muffler
Screw, Muffler Guard
BrackeL Muffler
Terminal, Cable
BrackeL Muffler
A-A Seal, Valve
Gasket, Exhaust
Cap, Fuel Tank
Valve, Shutoff
Screw, Air Cleaner Bracket
Rtter,Mr Pre-Cleaner
Tank, Fuel
Gasket SeL Carburetor
A-Ar Gasket,Plate
Fan, Flywheel
Label Kit
AA GaskeL Rocker Cover
Cover, Rocker
KH, Valve Overhaul
Guide, Push Rod
Owner's Manual
Replacement Engine 1214320036-E2
Replacement S/B not available
at this time
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