Craftsman 917298350 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917,298350

Caution:

Read and follow

all Safety Ru_es
and instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

®

5.0 HP
241 C TJNE WIDTH

FRO ITT! E TILLER

• Assembly

• Operation
° Maintenance

• Service and Adjustment
oRepair Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, _L 60684 UoS°A.

Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers

SAFETY RULES

TRAINING

, Read the operating and service instruction 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.

o Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particu-

larly small children, and pets.

PREPARATION

o Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to

be used and remove al! foreign objects.

o Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before

starting the engine (motor).

o Do not operate the equipment without wearing ade-

quate outer garments, Wear footwear that will improve

footing on slippery surfaces.

o Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable,

, Use an approved fuel container,

• Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
o Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill

fuel tank indoors.

o Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled

fuel before restarting.

o Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the

manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or
electric starting motors.

, Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine

(motor) is running (except where specifically recom-
mended by manufacturer).

OPERATION
, Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
o Exercise extreme caution when operating on orcrossing

gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden

hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.

o 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. Vi-

bration is generally a warning of trouble.

• Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating
position, before unclogging the tines, and when making
any repair, adjustments, and inspections.

o Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine

unattended. Disen£tage the power take-off, lower the
attachment, shift into neutral, stop the engine, and

remove the key.

, 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 dan-
gerous.

o Never operate the tilter 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 allow bystanders near the unit.
o Use only attachments and accessories approved by the

manufacturer ofthe tiller (such as wheel weights, counter-

weights, cabs, and the like).

o Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
o 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 tt_ehandlebars and do not restrain the

machine.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

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

• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, and other
bolts at frequent intervals 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 ashot

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 isto be stored for an extended
period.

-IMPORTANT -

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes are a means of attracting attention to important or critical information in this manual.

CAUTION: USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS

LOOK FOR THiS SYMBOL TO POINT
OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRE-

CAUT!ONS. _TMEANS ooATTENTION!

BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY _S

INVOLVED.

NOTE: Gives essential information that will aid you to

better understand, incorporate, or execute a particular
set of instructions.

A POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS

EQUIPMENT,

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears tiller.
tt has been designed, engineered 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 Sears Authorized

Service Center. Sears has competent, well trained tech-
nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions wilt

enabie you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MODEL
NUMBER 917.298350

SERIAL
NUMBER

DATE OF
PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WiLL BE

FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED TO

THE RIGHT HAND ENGINE BRACKET.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP tN A SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE AGREEM ENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this

product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSiB_LITtES

• Read and observe the safety rules.
o Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for

and using your Tiller,

• Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Stor-
age" sections of this Owner's Manual.

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS

HORSEPOWER: 5.0 H.P.

DISPLACEMENT: t2.57 cu. in.

GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 QUARTS

Regular unleaded

OIL (20 oz. Capacity): SAE 30 (or I 0W30)

Winter: SAE 5W30

SPARK PLUG (GAP .030 IN.): Champion

RJ19LM

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 taws (if any). If a spark
arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective work-

ing order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public 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.

L1MJTED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TlLLER

For one year from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to

the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in

material or workmanship,

This Warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become wom during normaluse, such as tines, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts.
o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the

equipment accordingto the instructionscontained in the owner's manual

, If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of

purchase.

WARRANTY SERVICE lS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN TILLER TO THE NEAREST SEARS

SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN "THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPUES 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., (3/731CR-W SEARS 'TOWER, CHICAGO, _L ,60684

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAF E'T'Y RULES ............................................................

CUSTOMER F_ESPON S|B|LIT_ES ................................. 3

WARRANTY ................................................................... 3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3

ASSEMBLY .................................................................... 6

OPERATION .................................................................. 8

A

Accessories .................................... 5

Adjustments:

Depth Stake ............................. 9

Handte Height ........................ t4

Tines ................................. t4-15

V-Belt ..................................... !6

Air Cleaner:

Maintenance .......................... 13

B

Belt:

V-Belt ..................................... 16

C

Cooling System:

Maintenance .......................... 13

Controls:

Choke ...................................... 8

Tine .......................................... 8

Throttle .................................... 8

Cultivating:

Operation ............................... t 1

D

Depth Stake:

Adjustment ............................... 9

E

Engine:

Air Cleaner ............................. 13

Cooling System ..................... 13

Fuel Type ............................... 10

Lubrication ............................. 13

Oil Leve! ................................. 10

Oil Type ................................. 10

Spark Plug ............................. 14

Starting .................................. 10

Stopping .................................. 9

Storage .................................. 18

Winter Operation ................... t 0

Fuel:

Filling Tank ............................ 10

Type ....................................... t0

Storage .................................. 18

Finish:

Maintenance .......................... 14

Handle:

Repair Parts ........................... 20

Height Adjustment ................. 14

Lubrication:

Lubrication Chart .................. !2

Engine ................................... !3

Maintenance:

Air Cleaner ............................. 13

Cooling System ..................... 13

Finish ..................................... 14

Maintenance Schedule .......... 12

Muffler .................................... t4

Spark Plug ............................. 14

Transmission ......................... t4

Oil Change ............................. !3

Muffler:

Maintenance .......................... 14

Spark Arrestor ......................... 3

Oil:

Level ...................................... 10

Type ....................................... 13

Operation:

Cultivating .............................. ! 1

Fil! Engine with OiJ................. 10

Fill Fue! Tank ......................... 10

Start Engine ........................... 10

iNDEX

F

H

L

M

O

MAINTENANCE ........................................................... 12

MAINTENANCE SCHEDU LE ...................................... 12

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ...................................... 14

STORAGE .................................................................... 18

TROU B LES HOOTIN G ................................................. 19

REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ........................................ 20-24

Stopping Tines & Engine ......... 9

Tilling ..................................... 1t

Tilling Hints ............................ 11

Tine Operation ......................... 9

Transporting Tiller .................. 10

Winter Operation ................... 10

R

Repair Parts:

Tiller .................................. 20-24

Engine .............................. 25-29

Rules for Safe Operation ................ 2

S

Service & Adjustments:

Handle Height ........................ 14

Tine Arrangement ............. 14-!5

V-Belt ..................................... !6

Service:

Maintenance Schedule .......... 12

Spark Plug:

Gap .......................................... 3

Maintenance .......................... 14

Storage:

Fuel System ........................... 18

Tiller ....................................... 18

T

Tilling:

Operation ............................... 11

Tines:

Repair Parts ........................... 23

Arrangement ..................... t4-15

Operation .............................. 7,9

Transmission:

Maintenance .......................... 14

Repair Parts ........................... 24

Troubleshooting Chart .................. t 9

Transporting ................................. 10

W

Warranty ......................................... 3

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ACCESSO

THESE ACCESSORIES WERE AVAILABLE WHEN THE TILLER WAS PURCHASED. THEY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT

MOST SEARS RETAIL OUTLETS, CATALOG AND SERVICE CENTERS. MOST SEARS STORES CAN ORDER REPAIR
PARTS FOR YOU WHEN YOU PROVIDE THE MODEL NUMBER OF YOUR TILLER.

ENGtNE

SPARK PLUG MUFFLER

TILLER iVlAJNTENANCE

BELT TINES CLEVIS PiN HAiRPiN CLIP

A_R FILTER GAS CAN

ENGKNE OIL STABMLIZER

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ASSE

BLY

TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TILLER YOU WILL NEED:

(1) Utility knife
(1) Pair of pliers
(1) Screwdriver

(2) 1/2" wrenches
(1) Ratchet

(1) Socket extension
(t) 1/2" socket

OPERATOR'S POS_TtON

The right hand (R.H.) and left hand (LH.) sides of your

tiller are determined from the operator's position while

standing behind tiller,

FRONT

LEFT RIGHT

OPERATOR'S

POStTION

FIGURE 1

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

(t) Owner's Manual (!) Plastic Cable Clip

(_'

(2) Carriage Bolts 5/16o18 UNC x 2o3/8 Gr, 5

(2) Flange Locknuts 5116-18 UNC

(2) Hex Bolts 5/I 6_t8 x 1-i/4 (2) Hex Nuts 5/t 6ol8 (2) Lockwashers 5/16

6

ASS LY

UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE (See

Fig. 2)

WHEN HANDMNG OR DISPOSING OF
BE CAREFUL OF EXPOSED STAPLES

CARTONENG MATERIAL

CAUTION: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING

TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH

OR KINK CABLES.

° Cut cable ties securing handle column,

• Slowly lift handie column up and slip over handle
mount.

o Remove packing from carton.

• Secure hand{e column to handle mount using two (2)

carriage bolts and (2) flange locknuts, insert plastic
cable clip into hole in handle column. Tighten both

flange Iocknuts securely,

• Route clutch cable through plastic cab;e clip on handle

column.

• Remove packing material from handle assembly.

. Cut cable ties securing tiller to skid,

• Cut away carton. Remove tilter from skid by pulling

backwards.

iNSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY (See

Fig. 3)

• insert stake support between engine bracket halves
with stake spring down.

NOTE: Jt may be necessary to toosen nut "A".
. Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts, lock-

washers and nuts, Tighten securely. Also tighten nut

"A" if it was necessary to toosen.

• Depth stake must move freely. If it does not, loosen

support bolt.

HANDLE HEIGHT

o Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator

(See "HANDLE HELGHT" in Service and Adjustments
section of this manual),

TILLING WIDTH

. Tilling width may be adjusted to better handle your

tilling conditions (See "TINE ARRANGEMENT" in Serv-
ice and Adjustments section of this manual).

TINE OPERATION

, Check tine operation before first use (See "TINE

OPERATION CHECK" in Service and Adjustments
section of this manual),

HANDLE MOUNT\

TINE CONTROL \ F/

O OLO\ \

TINE CONTROL

ENGINE

,BRACKET

HALVES

STAKE
SPRING

DEPTH
STAKE

HEX BOLTS
LOCK WASHERS
AND HEX NUTS

\

FiG. 3

SUPPORT

BOLT

CARRIAGE

BOLT

FLANGE

LOCKNUT

FIG, 2 7

OP RATHON

KNOW YOUR TILLER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER.
Compare the i]Iustrationswith your tiiter to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this

manual for future reference.

TINE CONTROL

THROTTLE CONTROL

FiG. 4

MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears front tine tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute,

']'INF. CONTROL o Engages tines. DEPTH STAKE - Controls forward speed and the depth at
THROTTLE CONTROL - Controls engine speed, which the tiller will dig.
CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a coJd engine, RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Used to start the engine,

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OPERATION

The operation of any tiller can result Jn foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
resutt in severe eye damage, Atways wear safety glasses or eye shiellds before startir_g
your titier and while tilling. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles

or standard safety glasses,

HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER

STOPPING (See Fig. 5)

TINES -

• Retease tine control to stop movement.

ENGINE -
, Move throttle control to "STOP" position,

, Never use choke to stop engine.

TINE CONTROL "OFF" POSITION

TINE CONTROL "RUNNING" POSiTiON

TiLLiNG

The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position
of the depth stake and wheel height.

The depth stake should always be below the wheels for
digging, tt serves as a brake to slow the titler's forward

motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground. Also,

the more the depth stake is lowered into the ground the

deeper the tines will dig.
DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 6) -

Adjust depth stake by removing the hairpin clip and clevis
pin. Change depth stake to desired position. Replace the
clevis pin and hairpin clip.

o For normal tilling, set depth stake at the second or third

hole from the top.

WHEELS (See Fig. 6) -
Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin.

Change wheel position. Replace the hairpin clip and clevis
pin.

, For normal tilling, set wheels at the second or third hole

from the top.

HAIRPIN CLIP
AND CLEVIS PIN

CHOKECONTROL

THROTTLECONTROL

FIG, 5

TINE OPERATION (See Fig. 5)

Start engine and move throttie control to desired speed.

• Squeeze tine control to handle.

FiG, 6

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OPERATION

TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER

AROUND THE YARD -
o Tip depth stake forward until it is held bythe stake spring

(See Fig. 6).

• Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground.

• Push or pull tiller to desired location.
AROUND TOWN -

o Disconnect spark plug wire.
, Drain fuel tank.

Transpor_ in upright position to prevent oil leakage.

lng, allow tiller engine and muffler to
CAUTION: Before lifting or transport-

coolo Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain
gasolir_e from fue_ tank,

BEFORE STARTING ENGmNE

FILL ENGINE WiTH OiL (See Fig, 7)

J[,,,!PORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW

• With engine level, remove engine oii filler plug.

• Fill enaine with oil to point of overflowing. For approxi-
mate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on

page 3.

• Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then reqevel.
o Check oil level. Refill to point of overflowing if necessary.

Replace oit filler plug.

o For cold weather ope,ration you should change oi! for

easier starting (See OiL VISCOSITY CHART in the
Maintenance section of this manual).

o To change engine oil, seethe Maintenance section in this

manual.

DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN
CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL.
USE CLEAN SAE 30 OR 10W30 WE IG HT

O1LAND STORE tNAPPROVED, CLEAN,
COVERED CONTAINERS. ALL OILS

MUST MEETA.PJ0 SERVICE CLASSIFI_
CATION SD, SE OR SF. USE CLEAN

FILL FUNNELS.

OIL
FILLER

PLUG

ADD GASOLINE

•Fiil fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gaso-

line. (Use of leaded gasoline wil! increase carbon and
lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life.)

IMPORTANT:

WARNING: 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 damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-
age of 30 days or !onger. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and tet it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage section
of this manual for additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products inthe fu e!tank or permanent
damage may occur.

WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERA-
TURES 8ELOW32°F (0°C), USE FRESH,

CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO
HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.

filler neck. Do not ovetf'ilL Wlpe off any

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

spi!_ed oit or fuel Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig, 8)

CAUTION: Keep the tine control in"OFF" position when starting engine.

- Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected.
, Place throttle control in "FAST" position.

- Place choke control in "CHOKE" position if the engine is
cold. A warm engine may not require choking to start.

Grasp starter handle with one hand and grasp the tiller
with other hand. Pull rooe out slowly until engine reaches

start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at
this point).

• Pulprope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep
a firm grip on starter handle and let rope rewind slowly.
Do not let starter handle snap back against starter.

• When engine starts, slowly move choke control on en-
gine halfway between "CHOKE" and "RUN" positions

and then to "RUN" position as engine warms up.

o Move throttle control to desired running position.

• Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before
engaging tines.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold
temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fue! mixture
may need to beadjusted for best engine performance. See

the engine manual packed with your unit.

OPERATIC

SPARK CHOKE

PLUG

THROTTLE

CONTROL

RECOIL STARTER

HANDLE

FIG, 8

BREAKING mNYOUR TILLER

Break-in your belts, pulleys and tine control before you
actually begin tilling,

o Start engine, tip tines off ground by pressing handles

down and engage tine control to start tine rotation. Allow
tines to rotate for five minutes,

• Check tine operation and adjust if necessary, See "TfNE
OPERATION CHECK" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

TILLING HINTS

are accustomed to

handling your tiller, actual field
use with throttle in slow position (mid-

CAUTION: Untiiyou start_

way between "FAST .... IDLE").

To help tiller move forward, lift upthe handles slightly (thus

lifting depth stake out of ground). To slow down the tiller,

press down on handles,
If you are straining or tiiier is shaking, the wheels and depth

stake are not set properly in the soil being tilled. The proper
setting of the wheels and depth stake is through trial and
error and depends upon the soil condition. (The harder or
wetter the ground, the slower the engine and tine speed
needed. Under these poor conditions, atfast speed the tiIier

will run and jump over the ground).
A properly adjusted tiller will dig with littIe effort from the

operator.
o 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 vegetation. 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

o Soil conditions are important for proper tiIIing. 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 actlieve the best

and

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.

o You wilt find tilling much easier if you leave a row untilled

between passes, Then go back over the entire area at
right angles (See Fig, 9), 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.

o Set depth stake and wheel height for shallow tilling when

working extremely hard soil orsod. Then work across the
first cuts at normal depth.

f

FIG. 9

CULTIVATING

Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre-

vent them from robbing 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",

• You will probably not need to use the depth stake,
Begin by tipping the depth stake forward until it is held

by the stake spring.

, Place throttle control in slow position (midway between

"FAST" and "IDLE"). 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 (See Fig, 10),

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FiG, 10

MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE

Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil

NTENANCE

SERVICE DATES

Oil Pivot Points
Inspect Spark Attester Muffler

Inspect Air Screen
Repiace Air Cleaner Cartridge

Ciean Engine Cylinder Fins
Replace Spark Plug

- Change more often when operating under 8 heavy toad or in h_ghambient temper_tureso

2 ..Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

GENERAL RECOMMENDAT!ONS

The warranty on this vehicle does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warranty, operator must main-
tain unit as instructed in this manual.

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

Al! 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 air4ue!

mixture and hetp your engine run better and last longer.

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LUBRICATION CHART

_* ENGINE

* TINE CONTROL

BEFORE EACH USE

o Check engine oHlevel.
o Check tine operation.

o Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unitweillubricated(See "LUBRICATION CHART")

* SAE 30 or IOW30 MOTOR OIL AP,_- SFiCO

REFF_R TO ENGINE MAINTENANCE SECTION

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MAINTENANCE

Disconnect spark plug wire before performing 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 maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt and debris.

Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year ifthe tiller

is not used for 25 hours in one year,
Check the crankcase oii level before starting the engine

and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Add SAE
30 motor oi! or equivalent. Tighten oiI filler plug securely
each time you check the oillevel. SAE 5W-30 motor oilmay

be used to make starting easier inareas where temperature
is consistently 32° F or lower.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 1! and t2) -
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

AII oil must meet API service classification SD, SE, or SF.
, Be sure tiller is on level surface,
, Oil will drain more freely when warm.

o Catch oil in a suitable container.
, Remove drain plug.

• Tip tiller forward to drain oil.
, After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten securely.

• Remove oil filler plug. Be careful not to allow dirtto enter
the engine.

• Refill engine with oil, See "FILL ENGINE WITH OIL" in

Operation section of this manual.

AIR CLEANER (See Fig. 13)

Replace air cleaner cartridge every twenty-five hours, more

often if engine is used in very dusty conditions,
o Loosen air cleaner screws, one on each side of cover.

, Remove air cleaner cover.

• Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge. Be careful. Do not
allow dirt or debris to fall into carburetor,

•lnstali new air cleaner cartridge. Clean and replace
cover. Tighten screws securely.

NOTE: Do not attempt to clean or oil the paper cartridge.

AiR

CLEANER

SCREW

COVER

CLEANER

CARTRIDGE

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

-20° 0o 32° 60° 80°
FIG. 11

OIL /,

DRAIN /

PLUG

OIL FILLER
PLUG

FiG, 12

1O0°

OIL LEVEL

FZG,13

COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14)

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.
, Remove blower housing and clean as necessary.

• Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff.

CYLINDER FINS

BLOWER

/ HOUS|NG

AIR SCREEN

)

FiG, 14

!3

MAINTE CE

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 ifnecessary. If your engine isequipped with a spark
arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for

cteaning and inspection. Replace if damaged.

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling sea-

son or after every 50 hours of use, whichever comes first.
Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

ERVlCE AND

r-,_A CAUTION: Disconnect spark pRugwires from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into

_L_ contact with plug.

ADJUSTMENTS

T_LLER

TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig.

t5)

Factory assembly has provided highest handle height.
Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions.

Handle height wilt be different when tiller digs into soil.

• If a lower handle height is desired, loosen the four nuts
securing handle panel to engine brackets.

• Slide handle panel to desired location,

• Tighten the four nuts securely,

TRANSMISSION

Your transmissionis sealed and will not require lubrication,

CLEANING

* Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.
, Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc.

o Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax,
We do not recommend us'ing a garden hose to clean your

unit unless the muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered
tokeep water out. Water inengine can result in a shorte ned
engine life.

TINE ARRANGEMENT

Your outer tines can be assembled in several different ways
to suit your tilling or cultivating needs.

_ - ___ o

CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear
gloves or other protection when han-

dling tines,

NORMAL TILLING - 24 INCH PATH (See Fig. 16) -
o Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to holes "B" intine shaft.

//

ENGINE
8RACKETS

F_Go!5

HANDLE

ON LEFT SIDE
OF TILLER)

CLEVISo OUTERT N
P,N-----tJ

A A

HAIRPIN CLIP tNNER TINE

FIG. 16

14

MID-WIDTH TiLLiNG _22 iNCH PATH (See Fig, t7)
o AssembLe holes "A" in tine hubs to holes "C" in tine shaft.

FIG. !7

NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING o t2-3/4 tNCH PATH
(See Fig. 18) -

o Remove outer tines,

i

/

_NNER TINES ONLY

FIG. 18

NOTE: When reassembling outer tines, be sure right tine
assembly (marked "R") and left tine assembly (marked "L")

are mounted to correct side of tine shaft,

F_NAL CHECK "ON" POSiTiON -
o With tine control "ON" (held down to handle) push down

on handle to raise tines off the ground,

o Slowly pull recoil starter handle whib observing tines.

Tines should rotate forward,

if tines do not rotate, inner wire of control cable is too
loose. Loosen cable clip and pu!t cable up to remove

slack and retighten clip.

o Recheck in "ON" position and adjust if necessary,

NOTE: if "ON" position check required adjustment, re-
check "OFF" position adjustment to insure tines do not
rotate when control is "OFF" (up).

TINE CONTROL /, BODY

"ON" POSITION "_ \

TINE
CONTROL

CABLF.

TtNE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. !9)

WARNING: Disconneetsparkplug wire
from spark ptug to prevent starting

whi_e checking fine operation.

For proper tine operation, tine control lever must be against
contro! body and aff slack removed from inner w_re of

contro_ cable when control is in the "OFF" (up) position,
if lever and cable are loose, ioosen cable clip at lower end

of cable, Pull up on cable to remove stack, without extend-
ing spring on end of cable, and retighten cabte clip.

FINAL CHECK "OFF" POSITION o
o With tine control "OFF" (up), push down on handle to

raise tines off the ground.

o Slowly pull recoiI starter handle while observing tines.

Tines should not rotate.

o Iftines rotate, inner wire of controt cable is too tight which

is extending lower spring and engaging tines. Loosen
cable clip and push down on came only enough to relieve

spring tension. Tighten cable clip.

o Recheck in "OFF" position and adjust if necessary.

FIG. ! 9

15

SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE V-BELT (See Fig. 20)

Replace V-belt if it has stretched considerably or if it
shows cracks or frayed edges,

Belt guard must be removed to service belt. See "TO
REMOVE BELT GUARD" in this section of this manual.

BELT REMOVAL ,-
, Remove V-belt from transmission pulley first and then

from engine pulley°

!

ENGINE PULLEY

BELT REPLACEMENT -

- tnsta{i new V-belt to engine pulley first then to trans-
mission pulley. Be sure belt is positioned on inside

groove of both pulleys, inside all belt guides and rests
on idler pulley,

CHECK TINE OPERATION -

- See "TINE OPERAT!ON CHECK" in this section of this
manual.

REPLACE BELT GUARD

BELT

GUARD

BOLT

- TRANSMISSION

PULLEY

BELT \

GUIDE _ iDLER PULLEY V-BELT

TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig, 21)

• Remove cap nut and washer from side of belt guard.

• Loosen (do not remove) tine shield nut on underside of
tine shield and cap nut on top of belt guard.

° Pull belt guard out and away from unit.
o Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. Be

sure slot in bottom of belt guard is under head of tine
shield bolt and all nuts are tightened securely.

FiG. 20

16

ENGINE

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 22)

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and ad-

justment should not be necessary. However, minor ado
justments may be required to compensate for differences

in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor
does need adjustment, proceed as follows.

In general, turning the needle valve in (clockwise) de-
creases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner

fuel/air mixture. Turning the needte valve out (counter-

clockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine
giving a richer fuel/air mixture.

IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE

SEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY RE-
SULT iF SCREWS ARE TURNED tN

TOO TIGHT_

PRELIMINARY SETTING -
, Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carbu-

retor when making carburetor adjustments.

* With engine off, turn needle valve in (clockwise) c)os-

ing it finger tight and then turn valve out (counterclock-
wise) 1-1/2 turns.

FINAL ,SETTING -

• Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes, Make
final adjustments with engine running and gearshift con-
trol lever in "NEUTRAL" position.

IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT
, To adjust idle RPM, rotate throttle linkage counterclock-

wise and hold against stop while adjusting idle speed
adjusting screw to obtain 1750 RPM. Release throttle
linkage.

ACCELERATION TEST -
* Move throttle control lever from "SLOW" to "FAST"

position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn needle valve
out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and con-

tinue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates

smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust or
damage may result.

IMPORTANT; NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGtNE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET

THROTTLE LtNK,.AGE

FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVER-
SPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE

FACTORY HiGH SPEED SETTING CAN
BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE

ENGINE-GOVERNED HiGH SPEED
NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER,
WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT
AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY

NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.

THROTTLE STOP

NEEDLE VALVE

FIG. 22

17

immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of

the season or if the unit wilt not be used for 30 days or

more.

CAUTION: Never store the tiller with
gasoline in the tank inside a build=

_ng where fumes may teach an open
flame or spark. Allow the engine to

cool before storing Jn any enclosure.

TILLER

° Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance

section of this manua0°

o Inspect and replace belts, ff necessary (See belt reo

pfacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual).

o Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this

manual.

o Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely

fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear. Replace if necessary.

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

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil

(See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this man°

ual).

CYLINDERS

Remove spark plug.

o Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole into

cylinder.

* Pul! starter handle s!owty severat times to distribute oi!.

, 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.

o 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 EN-

GINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE
STILL WARM.

iMPORTANT: iT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ES-
SENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH
AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STOR-
AGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES

THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS

(CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHA-
NOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT

MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPA-
RATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS
DURING STORAGE. ACIDtC GAS CAN

DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN

ENGINE WHILE iN STORAGE,
o Drain the fue! tank.
o 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,

o Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-
age, Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always foltow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least t0 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor.

Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel

stabilizer.

t8

TROUBLESHOOTI G

PROBLEM:

Probable Cause _r. Possible Remedy

WILL NOT START OR HARD TO START

No gasoline in Fuel Tank

Choke not set properly _-

Throttle Control not set properly w-

Choked improperly, flooded Engine _r

Dirty Air Cleaner

Loose Spark Piug Wire

Spark Plug dirty or improper gap

Water in gasoline or 01dfuel _-

Improper Carburetor adjustment _,-

Clogged Fuel Tank _-

ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER

Engine overloaded

Partially plugged Air Cleaner ,r

Dirty Air Screen _-

Spark Plug dirty, improper gap or wrong type

Oilingasoline _-

Improper Carburetor' adjustment

Clogged Fuef Tank _-

Poor compression _-

ENGINE OVERHEATS

Fill tank with gasoline
Place Choke Control in "CHOKE" position
Place Throttle Control in "FAST" position
Move Choke control to "Run" position, place Throttle Control in
"FAST" position and pull Starter several times to clear out gas
Remove to inspect; replace if dirty.
Make sure Spark Plug Wire is seated properly on Spark Plug
Replace Spark Ptug and adjust gap
Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor, use fresh fuel and replace Spark
Plug
Make necessary adjustments

Remove and clean

Set Depth Stake and Wheels for shallower tilling

Remove and clean or replace

Clean Air Screen

Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap
Drain and refill Gas Tank and Carburetor

Make necessary adjustments

Remove and clean

Major Engine overhaul

Low oil level or dirty oil _r-

Dirty Air Screen

Dirty Engine

Partially Plugged Muffler _-

improper Carburetor adjustment

Add or change oil
Clean Air Screen

Clean Cylinder Fins, Air Screen and Muffler area

Remove and clean Muffler

Adjust Carburetor to richer position

EXCESS!VE BOUNCE AND DIFFICULT HANDLING

Wheels and Depth Stake incorrectly adjusted _ Adjust Wheels and Depth Stake

Ground too dry and hard _ Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions

SOiL BALLS UP OR CLUMPS

Ground too wet .r. Wait for more favorable soif conditions

ENGRNE RUNS WELL BUT TILLER WON'T MOVE

Tine Control not engaged _p- Engage Tine Control

V-Belt not correctly adjusted _- Check V-Belt

V-Belt off of pulleys _ Check V-Beft

ENGINE RUNS WELL BUT LABORS WHEN T_LLING

Tilling too deep _ Adjust Depth Stake

Throttle Control not properly adjusted _ Check Throttle Controt setting

Carburetor not adjusted property _ Check Carburetor adjustment

19

REPAIR PARTS

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

5 HP TILLER = - MODEL NUMBER 917.298350

KEY PART

NO. NO,

t STD533125

2 127768
3 1t0632X

4 3066J

5 2635J

6 23200405
7 t2000027
8 73970500
9 121145X

DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO.

Bolt, Carriage !0 110512X
5/I6-t8 UNC x 2-3/8 Gr.5 11 98000129

Panel, Control I2 STD533107
Grip, Handle 13 110514X
Cable, Tine Control -- t2043tX
Lever, Control, Tine
Setscrew, Hex Headless 1/4-20 -- 127835

Ring, Clip -- 127520
Locknut, Flange 5/16_18 UNC -- 12t858X

Clip, Cable

* STANDARD HARDWARE - PURCHASE LOCALLY

2O

DESCRIPTION

Assembly, Handle Column
Nut, Flange
Carriage Bolt 5/16-t8 x 3/4

Assembly, Panel & Tube

Decal, Hand Placement (Control
Panel)

Decal, Control Panel
Decal, USA

Decal, Caution, Tine Control
(Control Panel)

REPAIR PARTS

5 HP TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,298350

BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY

\

8

7

/

8

7

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 121313X

2 9484R
3 86777

4 74770812
5 STD532505
6 121463X
7 104213X
8 STD551025

9 t2t612X417
1! 72140405
12 9180R
13 23230506
14 9t75R
t5 2649M
t6 110528X

t7 t2000036

21

DESCREPTtON

Bracket, Belt Guard
Clip

Screw, Hex Washer Hd. Slotted
#!0-24 x 1/2 Type D
Bolt, Hex 1/2-20 x 3/4
Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 x 1/2
Keeper, Belt
Nut, Cap 114-20
Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

Belt Guard
Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 x 5/8

V-Belt
Screw, Forged Socket Headless Set

Pulley, Transmission
Key, Square
Bolt, Belt Guard

Ring, Klip

.J

KEY PART DESCRIPTION
NO. NO.

18 STD54!237 * Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16
19 9178R Pulley, Idler

20 674A30 Idler Arm
21 STD523712 * HexBolt3i8-16x i-1/4
22 106968X Shaft, !dler Arm

23 73350500 Nut, Hex, Jam 5/16-18
24 STD541025 * Nut, Hex 1/4-20

25 STD551!25 * Washer, Lock 1/4
26 109227X Pad, Idler

27 9177R Engine Pulley

-- 127837 Decal, Belt Guard

* STANDARD HARDWARE - PURCHASE LOCALLY

21

REPAIR PARTS

5 HP "TILLER ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917,298350

WHEEL AND DEPTH STAK5 ASSEMBLY

21 o ,

9

It

3

1

2

12

5

,4

J

10

16 5

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 9194R

2 7460520
3 STD523107

4 STD54103I
5 STD551131

6 STD6237t5
7 4921H
8 I952J

9 122233X
i0 326J
1! STD541537

18

!7 20

20

DESCRIPTKON

Pin, Clevis

Bolt, Hex 5/!6-18x lq/4
* Bolt, Hex 5/I6-18 x 3/4
* Nut, Hex 5/16-t8
* Washer, Lock 5/16
* Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x lq/2 Gr.5

Ctip, Hairpin

Support, Depth Stake RH

Depth Stake

Pin, Clevis
* Nut 3/8-24

4

1

18

17 16

KEY PART DESCRIPTION
NO. NO.

I2 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16q8 x 1ol/2
13 1951J Support, Depth Stake LH

t4 5388J Spring, Stake
t5 120958X Washer

!6 t2t 117X BoEt,Shoulder
17 I27832 Wheel
18 STD551037 * Washer i3/32x t3/16x 11 Ga.

!9 9t90R Bracket, Whee!
20 STD541437 * Nut, Crownlock 3/8ot6
21 74760516 Bolt, Hex 5/I6oi8 x t

* STANDARD HARDWARE oPURCHASE LOCALLY

22

REPAIR PARTS

TINE ASSEMBLY

/

5 HP TILLER ..- MODEL NUMBER 917,298350

4

KEY
NO,

1

2

3

6

PART
NO.

674A66
3146R
674A64

DESCRIPTION

Tine, Outer RH
Clip, Hairpin

Tire,e, h°_nerRH

!

6

KEY
NO.

4
5
6

PART
NO.

674A63
674A65
4929H

5

DESCRIPTRON

Tine, _nner LH
Tine, Outer LH

Pin, Clevis

23

REPAIR PARTS

5 HP TRLLER ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917,298350

KEY PART
NO, NO.

1 STD623732
2 STD551037
3 STD55!137
4 STD541537
5 STD55! t3t
6 STD541031
7 74760544
8 110519X
9 105397X

10 9173R
tl STD54t431
12 19091412

13 19092016

5

DESCRIPTION

* Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 3-!/4 Gr,5
* Washer '13/32 x 13/t6 x tl Ga.

* Washer, Lock 3/8
* Nut 3/8-24

* Washer, Lock 5/16
* Nut, Hex 5/!6-i8

Bolt, Hex 5/16-I8 x 2-3/4

Bracket, Engine LH

Transmission
Spacer, Split

* Nut, Keps 5/t6-18 UNC

Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 12 Ga,.
Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x I6 Ga.

16

5

6

9

KEY PART
NO. NO.

!4 STD551!25
I5 74610412

16 t949J
17 9056R36!
t8 74760524

-- !27834X

-- t23081X

- ° 1t07t9X

-- 127836

-- 120075X

DESCRIPTION

Washer, Lock t/4

Bolt, Hex I/4-28 x 3/4 Gr,5
Bracket, Engine RH

Tine Shield

Bolt, Hex 5/16-!8 x 1-1/2
Manual, Owner's
Decal, Engine
Decal, Operation (Engine)

Decal (-Fine Shield)
Decal, Warning (Tine Shield)

* STANDARD HARDWARE ° PURCHASE LOCALLY

24

REPAIR PARTS

5 HP TILLE:R - - MODEL NUMBER 917.298350

ENGINE - - BRIGGS & STRATTON, MODEL NO. t 30202, "TYPE NO. 3256-01

7

33

3O

230

7'41

m l_-fgl_k

_PNR L_TION

" t,_N'dAL

36

i

Assemblies inctude aH pars shown in frames.

25

REPAIR PARTS

5 HP TMLLER - =MODEL NUMBER 917.298350

ENGINE - - BRIGGS & STRATTON, MODEL NO. 130202, TYPE NO. 3256-01

529

190 _ 209

191 1I

.536

527

!24

526

916 621

/

Assemblies include atl parts shown in frames,

26

REPAIR PARTS

5 HP TILLER ==MODEL NUMBER 9!7.298350

ENGINE o- BRIGGS & $TRATTON, MODEL NO. 130202, TYPE NO. 3256°,01

24

G

373

74

@

U

200

!

346

37

Assemblies include aHparts shown in frames.

27

REPAIR PARTS

5 HP TILLER oo MODEL NUMBER 9t7.298350

ENG1N5 =- 8RIGGS & STRATTON, MODEL NO. 130202, TYPE NO. 3256-01

REF. PART

NO. NO.

1 395990

2 297585

Note:

3 299819
5 211542

7 • 272157
8 294178

9 * 27549

10 93394

11 66578

12 • 270080

270! 25

270125

!3 94221

14 93369

15 94387

Note:

t6 397103

Note:

18 297602

19 297603

Note:

20 294506
21 66768

22 93032

23 297229

24 222698
25 298904

298905
298906
298907

REF. PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Cylinder Assembly .PISTON RING SETS:
Bushing-Cylinder Note: For Chrome Piston
Requires Special Tools

for Installation.
Seal-Oil

Head-Cylinder
Gasket--Cylinder Head

Breather-Valve
Chamber
Gasket-Valve Cover

Screw-Breather Mtg.
Sere

Grommet-Breather
Tube
Gasket-Crankcase-

.015" Thick (Standard)
Gasket-Crankcase-

.005" Thick
Gasket-Crankcase-

o00g" Thick
Screw-Cylinder Head

(2-3/32" long)
Screw-Cylinder Head
(2-15/32" long)

Plug--Pipe
93448 Plug-Pipe

(Hex. Socket)
Crankshaft

To Replace Crankshaft
Gear Pin, Order Part
No. 230978.

Cover Assy.-
Crankcase

Bushing--Crankcase
Cover

Requires Special Tools

for Installation.

Seal--Oil
Ptug-Oil Filler

Screw-Crankcase
Cover Mounting Sam
Ftywhee#Magneto

Key--Flywheel
Piston Assy.-Standard
Piston Assy.-.010= O.S.
Piston Assy_-.020= O.S.
Piston Assy.-.030" O.S.

25 298982 Ring Set-Standard

298983 Ring Set-.010" O.S.

298984 Ring Set-°020 _ O.S.

298985 Ring Set-.030" O.S.

27 26026 Lock-PistonPin

28 298909 Pin Assy.-Piston-

298908 Pin Assy.-Piston-

29 299430 Rod Assy.-Connecting

30 221890 Dipper-Connecting Rod
31 221876 Lock-C_nn. Rod Screw

32 92296 Screw-Connecting Rod
33 211119 Valve-Exhaust

34 261044 Valve-Intake
35 260552 Spring-Intake Valve

36 26478 Spring-Exhaust Valve
37 222443 Guard-FIy'whee]
40 93312 Retainer-Valve Spring
45 260642 Tappet-Valve

46 212733 Gear-Cam
52 _271936 Gasket-Carburetor

55 299431 Housing-Rewind

55 295871 Pulley-Rewind Starter

57 490179 Spring-Rewind Starter
58 56884 Ropeq%wind Starte

59 490653 Insert-Starter Handle

60 490652 Handle-Rewind Starter
65 94128 Screw-Stamped Steel

Ring Set -Standard
Size --Order Part No.

299742.

Piston

Piston

Piston

Piston

Standard

.005" O,S.

Note: For Connecting Rod

with .020" undersize
Crankpin Bore-Order

No. 390459.

Mounting (2)

Starter

(includes 63 _Long
Rope)

Housing _g. Sere

REF. PART

NO. NO.

66 399671

67 394897
68 63770

70 298799

71 394506

73 221923
74 93490
75 224061
81 222263
90 492611
95 93499

96 223793

97 490048

t08 491177
118 23t 533
124 93357
127 220352

127A 223789

149 26336
152 250575

153 490589
154 93527

163 271935

180 492927
18! 490075
190 94094

191 e 272410

200 223886
201 262280

202 262270

203 280720
204 222962

205 231520

208 262279
209 262283

DESCRIPTION

Clutch Assy.-Rewin
Starter

Housing-Starter CIt
BaIF_lutch

Ratchet-Rewind St_

Washer-Clutch

Retainer
Screen-Starter Pu]l_
Scre,_-Hex, Head

Washer-Spring
LocK-Screw

Carburetor Assembl
Screw-Throttle Valv
Shaft Sere

Throttle-Carburetor

Shaft and Lever-
Throttle

Valve Group-Chok_
Valve-Needle

Screw-Hex, Head

Plug-Welch
Plug-Welch

(Mixing Chamber)
Spring-Needle VaN
Spring-Throttle
Adjustment
Screw Assy.
Screw-Machine, Rc

Hd.-5-40 x 5/8"
Gasket-Air Cleaner

Mounting
Tank Assembiy-Fu_

Cap-Fuel Tank
Screw-Fuel Tank

Mounting Sem
Gasket-Fuel Tank

Mounting

Guide-Air

Link-Govemor
Link-Throttle

Crank-Bell

Bushing-C_vemor

Lever

(Fiat)

Screw-Shouk{er

Rod-C_ntrol
Spring-Governor

Included in Gasket Set-

Part No. 397145.

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REPAIR PARTS

5 HP TILLER =- MODEL NUMBER 917.298350

ENGINE o= BRtGGS & STRATTON, MODEL NO. 130202, TYPE NO. 3256-01

REF. PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

216 262359 Link-Choke
219 391737 Gear-Governor

220 221551 Washer-Thrust
222 490649 Bracket-Control

223 223455 Lever-Governor

Control

224 93491 Rivet-Governor Control

Lever Mounting

227 490374 Lever Assy.-4Governor
230 222450 Washer-Governor

Lever

256 223813 Crank-BeB

300 393515 Muffler-Exhaust
304 49016£ Housing-Blower

305 93158 Screw-Blower Housing

Mounting
306 221511 SMeld-Oylinder
307 93490 Screw-43ylinder Shield

Mounting Sere
308 221512 Cover-CyIinder Head
333 397358 Armature AssemMy

335 93414 Screw-Armature

Mtg. Sere

33'1 802592 Plug-Spark
346 93705 Screw-Sere

356 398808 Wire-Ground
358 397145 Gasket Set

363 19069 Flywheel Puller

(Optional Accessory)

373 92987 Nut-Hex.
383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug

392 262328 Spdng-Fuej Pump

Diaphragm

394 270026 Diaphragm

REF. PART

NO. NO. DESCRtPT!ON

414 220982 Washer
432 221377 Cap-Spring

433 93265 Pin-Diaphragm Cover
434 210959 Cover--Diaphragm

435 93141 Screw-Diaphragm

Cover

467 28-0715 Knob-Control
525 94409 Screw-Tank Bracket

Mounting Sere

527 223786 Clamp-Breather Tube
528 231550 Tube-Breather

529 87838 Grommet-Breather

Tube
536 494279 Air Cleaner Kit
542 93572 Screw

552 231079 Bushing-43overnor

Crank

(1/4"I.D.)

562 92613 Bolt--Governor Lever

592 231082 Nut-Hex,-!0-24
608 390463 Starter Assyo-Rewind

81! 391813 Fuel Pipe and Clip

Assembly

6t3 93935 Screw-Hex. Hdo

Shoulder

614 93306 Cotter-Hair Pin
615 93307 Retainer-E-Ring

516 231077 Crank-Governor

(1/4" Dia,)

821 396847 Switch-Stop
634 271853 Washer-Throttle Shaft

(Foam)

835 66538 Elbow-Spark Plug

REF. PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

655 222598 Anchor Spring
676 393757 Deflector-Exhausl

(Side Outlet)

679 270382 Washer Choke Shaft

(Foam)

680 221839 Washer Choke Shaft

(Brass)

741 261596 Gear-Timing
779 262276 Link-Bell Crank

851 221798 Cable Terminal-lgnitbn
869 211787 Seat-lntake Valve

(Standard)

870 211172 Seat-Exhaust Valve

(Standard)

Note: For Options see Repair

Manual.

871 231348 Guide-Exhaust Vaive

Note: 83709 Guide-Intake

Valve
See Repair Instruction

Manual

916 280321 Gear Rack-Governor
966 490074 Base-Air Cleaner

987 491588 Fiker-Air
968 223765 Cover Air Cleaner

969 490073 Screw-Cover Mtg.

97t 94018 Screw-Air Cleaner
987 398970 Seal-'R_rottle Sha{t
995 223887 Bracket-Link

1012 490507 Link-Retainer
1016 490817 Spacer

1019 491100 Label Kff

(includes Grommet)

]nctuded in Gasket Set-
Part No. 397145.

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SERVICE OTES

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RVICE OTES

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OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.298350

5.0 HP
24 CH Tm

FRONT T!

Each tiller has its own model number. Each engine has its own model
number.

The model number for your tiller will be found on a plate attached to the

right hand engine bracket,

The model number for your engine wil! be found on the blower housing of
the engine adjacent to the spark plug,

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Service Center and most Retail Stores,

E WIDTH

E TULLE

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL60684 UoS°A.

127834X0E 10,19.90 PRINTED IN U,S,,

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW-
ING INFORMATION;

PRODUCT _ FRONT TlNE TILLER

• MODEL NUMBER - 9t7.298350
, ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - 130202, TYPE NUMBER 3256o01

• PART NUMBER
PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has

service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians,,, profes-
sional technicians specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge

to you, we service what we sell.