Sears 917.29425 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
REAR TINE TILLER WITH
COUNTER ROTATING TINES
5.0 HP
17 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.29425
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
engine, read and understand this Owner’s Manual.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/crafts man
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safe ty Rules .......................................... 2
Warranty................................................ 2
Prod uct Spec i fi ca tions ......................... 4
Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 6
Operation............................................... 8
Maintenance........................................ 13
Service and Adjustments..................... 15
Storage................................................ 18
Troubleshooting ................................... 19
Sears Service ........................ Back Cover
WARRANTY
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER
For two (2) years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller is main tained,
lu bri cat ed, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the
own er’s manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or work man ship.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as tines, spark plugs,
air cleaners and belts.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con tained in the owner’s manual.
• If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this War ran ty ap plies
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 specifi c 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 U.S.A.
SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is ca pa ble of amputating hands and feet and throw-
ing objects. Failure to observe the fol low ing safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
TRAINING
• Read the Owner’s Manual care ful ly. Be
thor ough ly fa mil iar with the controls and
the proper use of the equip ment. Know
how to stop the unit and dis en gage the
controls quickly.
• Never allow children to operate the
equip ment. Never allow adults to oper ate the equip ment without proper
in struc tion.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, par tic u lar ly small children, and
pets.
PREPARATION
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all
for eign objects.
• Disengage all clutches and shift into
neu tral before starting the engine (motor).
• Do not operate the equipment with out
wearing ad e quate outer gar ments. Wear
foot wear that will im prove footing on
slippery surfaces.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly fl am ma ble.
• Use an approved fuel container.
• Never add fuel to a running engine or
hot engine.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fi ll fuel tank indoors.
• Replace gasoline cap securely and
clean up spilled fuel before restarting.
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SAFETY RULES
• Use extension cords and receptacles
as specifi ed by the manufacturer for all
units with electric drive motors or elec tric starting motors.
• Never attempt to make any ad just ments
while the engine (motor) is run ning (ex cept where specifi cally rec om mend ed
by manufacturer).
OPERATION
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
• Exercise extreme caution when op er ating on or cross ing gravel drives, walks,
or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards
or traffi c. Do not carry pas sen gers.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine (motor), remove the wire from
the spark plug, thoroughly in spect the
tiller for any damage, and repair the
dam age be fore restarting and op er at ing
the tiller.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or fall ing.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnor mal ly, stop the engine (motor) and
check im me di ate ly for the cause. Vi bration is generally a warning of trou ble.
• Stop the engine (motor) when leaving
the operating position.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the ma chine unattended. Dis en gage
the tines, shift into neutral, and stop the
engine.
• Before cleaning, repairing, or in spect ing,
shut off the engine and make cer tain all
mov ing parts have stopped. Dis con nect
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to pre vent accidental
starting. Dis con nect 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 pro tec tive
de vic es 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 be hind and use care when backing.
• Never allow bystanders near the unit.
• Use only attachments and accessories
approved by the manufacturer of the
tiller.
• Never operate the tiller without good vis i bil i ty 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
re strain the ma chine.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Keep machine, attachments, and ac ces so ries in safe work ing condition.
• Check shear pins, engine mounting
bolts, and other bolts at frequent in ter vals for prop er tightness to be sure the
equip ment is in safe working con di tion.
• Never store the machine with fuel in the
fuel tank inside a building where ig ni tion
sourc es are present, such as hot water
and space heaters, clothes dry ers, and
the like. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
• Always refer to the operator’s guide
in struc tions for im por tant details if the
tiller is to be stored for an extended
pe ri od.
Look for this symbol to point out
im por tant safety precautions. It means
CAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR
SAFE TY IS IN VOLVED.
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it can not
contact spark plug in order to pre vent ac ciden tal starting when setting up, trans porting, ad just ing or making repairs.
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle com po nents contain or emit chem i cals known to
the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and
birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline 2 Quarts
Capacity: Unleaded Reg u lar
Oil (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30
(Capacity: 20 oz.) (Above 40°F)
SAE5W-30/10W-30
Spark Plug : NGK
(Gap: .030") BPR6ES
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase
of a Sears Tiller. It has been designed,
en gi neered and manu fac tured to give you
the best pos sible de penda bil ity and perform ance.
Should you experience any prob lems you
can not easily remedy, please con tact a
Sears or other qualifi ed Service Center.
We have com pe tent, well-trained tech nicians and the proper tools to service or
repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The
in struc tions will enable you to assemble
and main tain your tiller prop erly. Always
observe the “SAFE TY 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 as sem ble
must be tightened securely. Use the cor rect tools as necessary to insure proper
tight ness.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in main tain ing, caring for and using your tiller.
• Follow the instructions under the “Maintenance” and “Stor age” sections of this
Owner’s Manual.
WARNING: This unit is equipped with
an internal combustion engine and should
not be used on or near any un im proved
for est-covered, brush-covered or grass
cov ered land unless the engine’s ex haust
system is equipped with a spark ar rest er
meeting applicable local or state laws (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
Cal i for nia Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal
laws ap ply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffl er is available through
your nearest Sears service center (See
RE PAIR PARTS section of this manual).
REPAIR PROTECTION
AGREEMENTS
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is
designed and manufactured for years of
dependable operation. But like all products,
it may require repair from time to time. That’s
when having a Repair Protection Agreement
can save you money and aggravation.
Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement
now and protect yourself from unexpected
hassle and expense.
Here’s what’s included in the Agreement:
• Expert service by our 12,000 profesional repair specialists.
• Unlimited service and no charge for
parts and labor on all covered repairs.
• Product replacement if your covered
product can’t be fi xed.
• Discount of 10% from regular price of
service and service-related parts not
covered by the agreement; also, 10%
off regular price of preventive maintenance check.
• Fast help by phone – phone support
from a Sears technician on products
requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling.
Once you purchase the Agreement, a
simple phone call is all that it takes for you
to schedule service. You can call anytime
day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.
Sears has over 12,000 professional repair
specialists, who have access to over 4.5
million quality parts and accessories.
That’s the kind of professionalism you can
count on to help prolong the life of your
new purchase for years to come. Purchase
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Some limitations and exclusions apply.
For prices and additional information
call 1-800-827-6655.
SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE
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appliances, garage door openers, water
heaters, and other major home items, in
the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®
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ACCESSORIES
These accessories were available when the tiller was produced. They are also avail able
at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Some of these accessories may not
apply to your tiller.
ENGINE
SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER
TILLER PERFORMANCE
FURROW OPENER
TILLER MAINTENANCE
BELT TINES SHEAR PIN HAIRPIN CLIP
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
(2) Handle Locks
(1) Hairpin Clips
UNASSEMBLED PARTS
(1) Center Locknut
(1) Carriage Bolt
3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr. 5
(1) Flat Washer
13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga.
3/8-16 UNC
(1) Cable Clip
(1) Pivot Bolt
3/8-16 UNC Grade 5
(2) Shear Pins & Clips
(1) Handle Lock Lever
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ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION
Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left
unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller
all parts and hard ware you assemble must be tight ened securely. Use the cor rect tools
as necessary to insure proper tight ness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR
ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Stan dard 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 man ual, it means when you are in the
operating po si tion (standing behind tiller
handles).
FRONT
LEFT
RIGHT
4. Cut down right hand front and right
hand rear cor ners of carton, lay side
car ton wall down.
5. Remove packing material from handle
assembly.
6. Separate shift rod from handle as sem bly.
Shift Rod
Handle
Assembly
INSTALL HANDLE
1. Insert one handle lock (with teeth fac ing outward) in gearcase notch. (Apply
grease on smooth side of handle lock
to aid in keeping lock in place until
han dle assembly is lowered into po si tion.)
VIEWED FROM R.H. SIDE OF TILLER
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OPERATOR’S
POSITION
UNPACKING CARTON
CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta-
ples when handling or disposing of cartoning material.
IMPORTANT: When unpacking and
as sem bling tiller, be careful of exposed
sta ples when handling or disposing of
cartoning material.
1. While holding handle assembly, cut ca ble
ties se cur ing handle assembly to top
frame. Let handle assembly rest on tiller.
2. Remove top frame of carton.
3. Slowly ease handle assembly up and
place on top of carton.
Handle As sem bly
Gearcase Notch
Handle Lock
2. Grasp handle assembly. Hold in “up”
po si tion. Be sure handle lock remains
in gearcase notch. Slide handle as sem bly into position.
3. Rotate handle assembly down. Insert
rear carriage bolt fi rst, with head of
bolt on L.H. side of tiller and loosely as sem ble locknut.
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Handle Assembly
"UP" Position
Tighten handle
lock lever to hold
Handle Column
Cables
Loosen Handle Lock
Lever to Move
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4. Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate
and tight en.
5. Cut down remaining corners of carton
and lay panels fl at.
6. Lower the handle assembly. Tighten
nut on carriage bolt so handle moves
with some resistance. This will allow
for eas i er adjustment.
7. Place fl at washer on threaded end of
han dle lock le ver.
8. Insert handle lock lever through handle
base and gearcase. Screw in handle
lock lever just enough to hold lever in
place.
9. Insert second handle lock (with teeth
in ward) in the slot of the handle base
(just inside of washer).
10.Raise handle assembly to highest
po si tion and se cure ly tight en handle
lock le ver by rotating clockwise. Leaving han dle assembly in highest position
will make it easier to connect shift rod.
Handle Lock
Lever
Pivot Bolt
Handle Lock
Gearcase
Slot
Rear Car tridge
Bolt
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Handle Base
Flat Washer
Locknut
INSERT CABLE CLIP
• Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the
back of handle column. Push cables
into clip.
Cable Clip
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CONNECT SHIFT ROD
1. Insert end of shift rod farthest from
bend into hole of shift lever in di ca tor.
2. Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift
rod to secure with bend of clip on right
side.
Attach this End To shift
Lever Indicator
Hairpin Clip
Shift Rod
Shift Lever
Indicator
Shift Rod
REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE
1. Adjust handle assemby to lowest
po si tion. Be sure lock lever is tight ened
se cure ly.
2. Make sure shift lever indicator is in “N”
(neu tral) po si tion.
3. Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle. Sep a rate cardboard cover from lev el ing
shield.
4. Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull
tiller out of carton.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your unit were overinfl ated 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 bet-
ter suit operator. (See “TO ADJUST
HAN DLE HEIGHT” in the Service and
Ad just ments section of this manual).
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