Craftsman 917.27384 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. pr age EL Ge 917 295550 Caution Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment KEE gt Assemb Operation e Customer Responsibilities e Service and Adjustments Repair Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A DM TRAINING Read the Owner s Manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particu larly small children and pets PREPARATION Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove ail foreign objects Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before Starting the engine motor Do not operate the equipment without wearing ad equate outer garments Wear footwear that will im prove footing on slippery surfaces Handle fuel with care it is highly flammable 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 spec2. 1 Handle Lock Lever 2 Hairpin Clips 1 Cable Clip 1 Owner s Manual UNPACKING CARTON See Fig 2 CAUTION Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material IMPORTANT WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING eae BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK o While holding handle assembly cut cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame and depth stake Let handle assembly rest on tiller e Remove top frame of carton e Slowly ease handle assembly up and place on top of carton e Cut down right hand front and right hand rear corners of carton lay side carton wall down Remove packing material from handie assembly e Separate shift rod from handle assembly SHIFT ROD S EN HANDLE ASSEMBLY FlG 2 INSTALL HANDLE See Figs 3 4 and 5 e 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 HANDLE LOCK e Grasp handle assembly Hold in up position Be sure handie lock remains in gearcase notch Slide handle assembly into position A y PII A ll NP HANDLE ASSEMBLY UP POSITION TIGHTEN HANDLE LOCK LEVER TO HOLD Los Ser c LOOSEN HANDLE Des el LOCK LEVER TO y MOVE FIG 4 e Rotate handie assembly down to install two carriage bolts and locknuts Insert rear carriage bolt Fig 5 fir
3. Dirty engine 4 Partially plugged muffler 5 Improper carburetor adjustment 1 Ground too dry and hard 1 Drive control bar is not engaged 2 V belt not correctly adjusted 3 V belt Is off pulley s 1 Tiling too deep 2 Throttle control not properly adjusted 3 Carburator out of adjustment 21 DO uo aa Ee SS Ns A 1 Shear pin s broken o GN a oo lt O ON b5 O NS FH fuel tank See TO START ENGINE In Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Clean or replace air cleaner cartidga Draln fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasolina Remove fuel tank and clean Make sure spark plug wire Is seated properiy on plug Replace spark plug or adjust gap Make necessary adjustmants Place throttle control In FAST position Clean or replace air claaner cartridge Replace spark plug or adjust gap Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Make sure spark plug wire Is seated properly on plug Make necessary adjustments Set depth stake for shallower tilling Clean or replace Blr cleaner cartridge Chack oil lavel change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Drain and clean fuel tank and refill and clean carburetor Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasollna Remove fuel tank and clean Connect
4. Move throttle control to desired speed 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 CONTAINERS USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS 11 CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 12 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 piug and remove plug Engine oil should be to point of overflowing For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS on page 3 of this manual All oil must meet API Service Classification SG For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See oil viscosity chart in the Customer Hesponsibilities section of this manual Tochange engine oil see the Customer Hesponsibili ties section in this manual 1 OIL LEVEL y Aw amp OIL FILLER PLUG OIL DRAIN PLUG FIG 12 ADD GASOLINE Fil 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 OPERATINGIN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasoho or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which le
5. Shaft Ground Drive 28 6 Spacer 0 765 x 1 125 x 1 23 29 102134X Chain 35 50 Pitch 30 109204X Ground Shaft Assembl 31 102106X Bearing Shaft Ground Drive 32 106388X Spacer 0 70 x 1 00 x 1 150 33 102121X epee and Gear Assembly 34 102112X Shaft Reduction 2nd 35 102101X Screw Whiz Lock 5 16 18 x 3 1 2 36 137300 Sprocket Assembly w Bearing includes Key Nos 37 and 38 37 44223 Bearing Needie 38 137301 Sprocket Tine 39 105345X Gear Cluster Red ist amp 2nd 40 105346 Gear Reverse 41 8358J Shaft Reduction ist 42 4220R Washer Thrust 43 106146X Spacer 1 01 x 1 75 x 0 760 44 9672R Cup Formed 45 102144X Ring Spiral 46 9676R Seal Ring Rubber 47 9674R Seal Oil 48 121745X Gearcase R H w Bearing Includes Key No 8 49 132688 Shaft Tine 50 106147X Chain Roller 50 50 Pitch 51 17580408 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 52 510541031 Nut Hex 5 16 18 6066J Grease Plastilube 1 STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 25 1 inch 25 4 mm TINE SHIELD 24 3 a KEY PAR DESCRIPTION NO NO 1 98000129 Nut Flange 5 16 18 2 104086417 Shield Side Outer L H 3 8393J Pin Stake Depih 4 12000036 Ring Klip 5 72110508 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 6 8394 Spring 7 8392J Bracket Latch B 109230X EE Depth Stake 9 102152X417 Shield Tine 10 STD533107 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gr 5 11 STD541031 Nut Hex 5 16 18 12 STD551131 Washer
6. 11 TURNING e Release the drive control bar Move throttle control to SLOW position Place shift lever indicator in F forward position Tines will not turn Lift handle to raise tines out of ground Swing the handle in the opposite direction 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 T tili position and move throttle contro to desired speed To begin tilling hold drive control bar against the handle OUTER SIDE SHIELDS See Fig 11 The front edges of the outer side shields are slotted so that the shields can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for shallow tilling to protect small plants from being buried Loosen nut A in slot and nut B Move shield to desired position both sides Retighten nuts TRANSPORTING CAUTION Before lifting or transport ing allow tiller engine and muffler to cool Disconnect spark plug wire Drain gasoline from fuel tank 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 position This prevents tines from scuffing the ground Place shift lever indicator in F forward position for transporting Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement Tines will not turn
7. 2 102332X Bracket Reinforcement 109208X Rim 3 74760524 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 795H Tire Valve 4 102173X Counter Weight R H 10 137264 Engine Briggs amp Stratton 5 STD551137 Washer Lock 3 8 Mode No 185202 6 STD541037 Nut Hex 3 8 16 Type No 0145 01 7 STD624003 Clip Hairpin 8 126875X Rivet Drilled STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY 24 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRANSMISSION KEY NO N amp aa EN PART NO 137555 121147X 106211X 5020J 1370H 102113X 102110X 4895H 102136X 7392M 100371K 106160X 102107X 8353J 12000039 102109X 104159X 4358J 12000040 102114X 102115X 6803J 102111X PARTS 5 HP 14 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 295550 ww DESCRIPTION Transmission Assembly Includes Key Nos 2 52 Gearcase L H w Bearing Includes Key No 4 Gasket Gearcase Bearing Needle Washer Thrust 5 8 x 1 10 x 1 32 Pinion input Shaft Input Bearing Needie Washer Seal Ball Steel Spring Shift Fork O Rin Arm Shift Fork Shift Ring Klip Shaft Shift Spacer Split Washer Ring Klip 2 Gear Assembly Reverse Idler Includes Key Nos 21 and 22 Gear Reverse Idler Bearing Needle Shaft Reverse idler STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 STD541143 Nut Hex 7 16 20 M ZS KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 26 102128X O Ring 27 102100X Bearing
8. ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRITI CAL INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL CAUTION Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means Attention Become Alert Your safety is involved IMPORTANT USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT NOTE Gives essential information that will aid you to better understand incorporate or execute a particular set of instruc tions CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tiller It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability ang performance Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized Sears Service Center Department They have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MODEL NUMBER 917 295550 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED TO THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER For one year from date of purchase when this Craftsman Tiller is maintained lubricated and tuned up according to the operating and maint
9. Tilt tiller forward by lifting handie Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton INSERT CABLE CLIP See Fig 7 insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column Push cables into clip HANDLE COLUMN CABLES DA CABLE CLIP FIG 7 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit were overinilated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best tilling performance 4 Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI HANDLE HEIGHT Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator See TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 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 various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference V X y M M M E eu tradi ird ne HA V P E FH RH de Y DRIVE CONTROL THROTTLE BAR CONTROL AN SHIFT LEVER SHIFT LEVER CHOKE CONTROL INDICATOR RECOIL STARTER HANDLE 5 Osch ETT Tai e in DEPTH STAKE LEVELING SHIELD aod SUMI oto ns HAA TERA mme ee TA TRI Parere or erronee renes roris hii 1 Het PARA MI TERRA DRIVE CONTROL BAR Used to en
10. and tighten spark plug wira Ciean engine alr screen Clean replace muffler Make necessary adjustments Contact an authorized Sears Service Center Departmeant Check oil lavel change oll Clean engine alr screen Clean cylinder fins alr screen and muffler area Remove and claan muffler Adjust carburator to cher position Molstan ground or walt for more favorable soll conditions Wait for more favorable soil conditlons i 1 Ground too wet 3 Engage drive control Inspect adjust V belt inspect V beit Set depth stake for shallower tiling Check throttle control setting Make necessary adjustments Replace shear pin s R PARTS 5 HP 14 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 295550 HANDLES KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO NO NO 1 110707X Cap Sleeve 18 5182541437 Nut Centerlock 3 8 16 2 110674xX Grip Handle 19 19131611 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 11 Ga 3 110673X Grommet Handle 20 109228X Lever Lock Handle 4 127254X Bar Drive Control Assembly 21 121213X Handie Assemble 5 6712J Cap ya 22 121145X Clip Plastic Cable 6 137119 Panei Control 23 86777 Screw Hex Washer Hd Slotted 7 110641X Bushing Sp it 10 24 x 1 2 8 STD511005 Screw SE Pan Head C R 24 9484R Clip 10 24 x 1 25 73970500 oer dag Flange 9 510533125 Bolt Enc 26 110675X Clutch Cable 5 16 18 UNC x 2 3 8 Gr 5 27 STD541025 Nut Hex 1 4 20 10 110646X Handle Grip 28 STD551125 Washer Lock 1 4 11 STD624003 Clip Hai
11. starter handle quickly Do not let starter handle snap back against starter When engine starts slowly move choke control to RUN position as engine warms up Move throttle control to desired running position Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging tines NOTE lf at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the SERVICE AND AD JUSTMENT section of this manual TILLING HINTS CAUTION Until you are accustomed to handling your tiller start actual field use with throttle in slow position mid way between FAST and IDLE Tiliing is digging into turning over and breaking up acked soil before planting Loose unpacked soil elps 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 soi Depending on the climate rainfall and wind it may be advisable to tillthe soil at the end ofthe growing season to further condition the soil e Soil conditions are important for propertilling Tines will not readily penetrate dry hard soil which may contrib ute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiler Hard soil should be moistened before tilling however extremely wet soil will ball up or clump during tilling Wait until the soil
12. tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rough condition promoting no further growth of weeds and grass See Fig 15 HAIRPIN CLIP QUI Dy eeeee Drt Dadi eG bee ee Replace clevis pin and hairpin clip on inside of wheel CO C3 C3 C3 C3 and remove blocks E gt Repeat preceding steps on left hand side i Ol C3 C3 C3 NOTE In extremely rough conditions and while cultivating the wheels should be moved outward on the axle for i increased stability Ter p INNER VIEW OF TIRE FIG 15 CLEVIS PIN ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING See Figs 16 and 17 Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from right hand wheel Move wheel outward approximately 1 inch 2 5 cm until hole in inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle HAIRPIN CLIP 13 tued iri dini rbi eae Phe Me an iv NM oe SARI P Here NM NM KR A eeh Wide a a ai Ee giereg MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points inspect Spark Arrester Muffler inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Pins Replace Spark Plug CCLRC Ist WK 153155 81 80 KR y 0 Ho ky SERVICE DATES SG SII Sl 1 Change more often whe
13. until engine acceler ates smoothly High speed stop Is factory adjusted Do not adjust or damage may result IMPORTANT NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDING 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 LINKAGE THROTTLE STOP IDLE SPEED ADJUSTING SCREW IDLE NEEOLE VALVE 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 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 Customer Responsibilities section of this manual Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt re placementinstructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities 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 surfaces sand lightly before painting ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT IT
14. 104679X Pulley Idler 29 12000032 Ring Klip 30 1056711X Bracket Idler 31 102384X Bolt Hex 5 16 16 x 12 32 102141X Shaft Idler Arm 33 510523710 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 34 102383X Counterweight L H 35 74760524 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 36 102931X Bracket Reinforcement L H 37 130816 Sheave Engine 38 131558 Bracket Guard Belt STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 295550 MAINFRAME RIGHT SIDE 10 E ud ve M 7 on ATS 1 S wm ke 35 7E az M d Ps Tt es 1 Dt 7 s OO er wey Sav T rl Sg own stek yn os oc oe c wey M e LCS Du og Ba du pg lt Ss ag m i PS E N17 t WU gt v S N we Jean IO Ga EI 1 AA do Novag EUN Go A 2 NUS bh P big A Ae 2 IN BC PL DA P wp eS x LM 1 X 7 eae gt di S Ze Ki 8 A ne oo NUT w EE vra S 5 b yy NM Uo w a Zen Se t 95 x Ng wee NNN SA i 1 X Ww M PALME vey N P va Pa da Ke any a it 3 pe e es 3 NS Et ES UNS Seul Vi A ti CT mS X i zm A mw A c WC 7 d M OE 7 KAP e Pap 2 j 3 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO NO NO 1 STD541431 Nut Keps 5 16 18 9 102190X Tire
15. 22 Assembly Hub and Plate R H 8 6555 Tine Inner R H 9 6554J Tine Inner L H 10 132721 Assembly Hub and Plate L H 11 4459J Tine Outer LH STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE Ail component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch z 25 4 mm ENN aanta t ed REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 295550 DECALS 9 Za Ss ess AN Ou S NS ar d d KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 1 137752 Decal Logo 2 133668 Decal Logo 3 137746 Decal Logo 4 137538 Decal Caution Drive Control 5 120431X Decal Hand Placement 6 102180X Decal Shift Indicator 7 110719X Decal oe and Lubrication 8 132402 Decal H 9 120075X Decal Warning Rotating Tines 137943 Manual Owner s English 28 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 295550 ENGINE BRIGGS amp STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NO 0145 01 NSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL A d rg X aU OTE L 30 5 HP 14 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 295550 ENGINE BRIGGS amp STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NO 0145 01 REPAIR PARTS REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS AN TOINSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 31 KEY PART NO NO 26 395990 297565 299819 214040 272157 495774 27549 94621 66578 270080 270125 270126 94221 94679 93448 94387 492088 230978 297602 495660 294606 66768 94682 94666 297229 222698 298904 29890
16. 27 127A 223789 149 152 153 154 163 180 181 190 222443 93312 260642 212733 271936 494846 493824 262594 280406 396892 393152 94686 280973 224322 224632 222263 495426 93499 223793 490048 491177 231533 495606 94616 220352 26336 260575 490589 93527 271935 495301 494559 94712 190A 94677 191 200 201 it 272489 203886 262280 DESCRIPTION Guard Flywheel Retainer Intake Valve and Exhaust Spring Tappet Valve Gear Cam Gasket Carburetor Mounting 2 Housing Rewind Starter Pulley Rewind Starter Spring Rewind Starter Rope Rewind Starter Cut to Required Length insert Starter Handle Handie Rewind Starter Screw Housing Mounting Washer Washer Screen Rotating Lock Screw Carburetor Assembly Screw Throttle Valve to Shaft Throttle Carburetor Shaft and Lever Throttle Valve and Shaft Group Choke Valve Needie Carburetor Overhaul Kit Screw Hex Head Plug Welch Plug Welch Spring Needle Valve Spring Throttle Adjustment Screw and Collar Screw Machine Round Head Gasket Air Cleaner Mounting Tank See ed Fuel Cap Fuel Tan Screw Fuel Tank Screw Fuel Tank Mounting 1 3 4 Gasket Fuel Tank to Carburetor Guide Air Link Governor included in Gasket Set 495603 Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit ur Included in both Gasket Set 495603 and Carburetor Overhaul Kit 495606 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S
17. 5 298906 298907 298982 299742 298983 298984 298985 26026 298909 298908 299430 390459 221890 94745 211119 261044 260552 26478 iTS 5 HP 14 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 295550 ENGINE BRIGGS amp STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NO 0145 01 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION Cylinder Assembly Bushing Cylinder Seal Oil Head Cylinder Gasket Cylinder Head Breather Assembly Gasket Vaive Cover Screw Breather Mounting Grommet Breather Tube Gasket Crankcase Standard 015 Gasket Crankcase 005 Thick Gasket Crankcase 009 Thick Screw Cylinder Head 2 3 32 Screw Cylinder Head 2 15 32 Plug Pipe Hex Socket Plug Oil Drain Crankshaft Gear Pin Crankshaft Cover Assembly Crankcase Bushing Crankcase Cover Seal Oil Piud Cil Filler Screw Cover Mounting Stud Crankcase Cover Flywheel Magneto Key Flywheel Piston Assembly Standard Size Piston Assembly 010 Oversize Piston Assembly 020 Oversize Piston Assembly 030 Oversize Ring Set Piston Standard Size Ring Set Piston Standard Chrome Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize Lock Piston Pin Pin Assembly Piston Standard Pin Assembly Piston 005 Over Rod Assembly Connecting Rod Assembly Geck 020 Undersize Crankpin Bore Dipper Connecting Rod Screw Connecting Red Valve Exhaust Valve Intake Spring Intake Vaive Spring Exhaust Valve 32 37 40 1
18. 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 DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and fet it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Neveruse 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 qum deposits during stor age Add stabilizer 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 carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer 20 ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean oil See ENGINE inthe Customer Responsibilities section of this manual CYLINDERS s Remove spark plug Pour i ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil e Replace with new spark plug OTHER e Donat store gasoline from one season to
19. Inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 295550 ENGINE BRIGGS amp STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NO 0145 01 KEY PAR NO 202 202A 262470 203 204 205 208 209 216 219 220 222 223 224 227 230 256 300 304 305 306 307 308 332 333 334 337 346 356 358 363 373 383 392 394 414 432 433 434 435 455 456 459 461 467 NO 262270 280720 222962 231520 262279 262282 262359 494845 221551 490649 223455 93491 490374 222450 223813 393615 495759 94619 221511 94680 224738 92284 397358 93414 802592 93705 398808 495603 19069 92987 89838 262328 272538 220982 221377 93265 214021 93141 224250 224321 492833 262626 280715 DESCRIPTION Link Throttle Link Control Bell Crank Bushing Governor Lever Flat Screw Shoulder Rod Speed Control Spring Governor Link Choke Gear Governor Washer Thrust Panel Control Lever Governor Control Rivet Governor Control Lever Mounting Lever Assembly Governor Washer Governor Lever Crank Bell Muffler Exhaust Hr sing Blower Screw Blower Housing Mounting Shield Cylinder Screw Cylinder Shield Cover Oylinder Head Nut Flywheel Armature Group Screw Armature Mounting Plug Spark Screw Sems Wire Ground Gasket Set Flywheel Pulier Nut Hex Wrench Spark Plug Spring Fuel Pump Diaphragm Diaphragm Washer Cap Spring Pin Diaphragm C
20. Lock 5 16 13 72110510 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 14 124343X Bracket Shield Tine 15 104101X417 Shield Side Outer R H 26 5 HP 14 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 295550 Ke P d w An y Se oa ei Te t 1j t i P a Bai ts e Lo AM dn A P e af fa i a P ES e uf RN D DA V u de 4 V 4 9 1 5 o S Ld s PL 1 0 Ce 1 Lr ep vi afin Ze 4 Pi 4 ep t we we Wm Ld KAN e we A 2m P d v 14 we WI wW Sx E tar PF 7 xd KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 16 STD541025 Nut Hex 1 4 20 17 STD551125 Washer Lock 1 4 18 STD532512 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Gr 5 19 102701X Grip 20 570541037 Nut Hex 3 8 16 21 102156X Stake Depth 22 74930632 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 2 23 4440 Hinge 24 STD532505 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 2 Gr 5 25 6712 Cap Vinyl 26 109227X Pad idler 27 102686X417 Shield Leveling 28 120588X Pin Hinge 29 104085X417 Shield Side STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches finch 25 4 mm REPAIR PAF 5 HP 14 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 295550 ITS TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO C OI G0 NO 73610600 Nut Hex 3 8 24 STD551137 Washer Lock 3 8 4460J Tine Outer R H 74610616 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 132673 Pin Shear STD624008 Clip Hairpin 27 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 7 1327
21. N ht Aa ww Kee ah hy wow NE Operation Cultivating det tetris 13 Fill Fuel Tank Ge Starting Engine EP Geer We Stopping me amp Engine 10 TNG srera sede Tilling Hints Q KG Tine Operation v CEN TE Transporting Tiller 11 Winter Operation a MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ee FA SERVICE amp ADJUSTMENTS enne 16 19 TROUBLESHOOTING oe REPAIR PARTS TILLER rennen 22 28 REPAIR PARTS ENGINE susan 2933 SERVICE PARTS ORDERING BACK COVER R Repair Parts Tiller uduwe uu BOLO Engine unn 29 33 Rules for Safe Operation 2 S Service amp HEN Carburetor Handle Height jen rage 6 Side Shields aaa nv T Throttle RETO RTS Tines Asean aN V Belt Ground Drive plea Wheels 13 16 Service Repair Parts Service Record Shear Pins Operation T ee Repair Paris maa ntl Spark Plug GAD ee Maintenance Storage Fuel System me 20 BE ERN SSE 20 HGCA YY ooon BAI a A ewe bela Kei Wee or Yl 16 Tilling ss 10 12 Tines Aso reu poesie TT Operation mom unc Repair Parts T Shear Pins EVE PRT Transmission Maintenance eo Repair Parts mn 2O Troubleshooting ve YEUNG KAAL Huh 21 Tra
22. ads 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 longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage section ofthis manual for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur CAUTION Fill to within 1 2 Inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion If gasoline Is accidentaily spilled move machine away from area of spill Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oii or fuel Do not store spill or use gaso line near an open flame CAUTION Keep drive control bar in DISENGAGED position when start ing engine Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected Move shift lever indicator to N neutral position Place throttle control in FAST position Tostartacold engine place choke control in CHOKE position A warm engine requires less choking to start Grasp starter handle with one hand and grasp the tiller with other hand Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point Pull
23. another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems e If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt e 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 PROBLEM WHI not start Hard to start Loss of power Engine overheats Excessive bounca difflcuit handling Soll bails up or ciumps Engine runs but tiller won t move Engine runs but labors when tilling Tines will not rotate Out of fuel Engine not CHOKED properly Engine flooded Dirty air claaner Water In fuel Clogged fuel tank Loose spark plug wire Bad spark plug or improper gap Carburetor out of adjustment Throttle control not set properly Dirty alr cleaner Bad spark plug or improper gap Stale or dirty fuel Loose spark plug wire Carburetor out of adjustment Engine is overloaded Dirty air cleaner Low oil tevel dirty oil Faulty spark plug Oll in fuel Stale or dirty fuel Water In fuel Clogged fual tank Spark plug wire loose Dirty engine air screen Dirty clogged rmuftier Carburetor out of adjustment Poor compression 1 Low olf level dirty ail 2 Dirty engine air screen 3
24. arburetor Overhaul Kit EH included in both Gasket Set 495603 and Carburetor Overhaul Kit 495606 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRW Ss WW i i 9 j T Each tiller has its own model number Each engine has its own model 9 7 295550 number The model number for your tiller will be found on a plate attached to the top of the transmission The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine adjacent to the spark plug All paris listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW HOW TO ORDER ING INFORMATION REPAIR PARTS e PRODUCT REAR TINE TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 295550 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NUMBER 0145 01 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 specificaily trained to insure that we meet our pledge to you we service what we sell 137943 09 11 92 PRINTED IN THE U S A
25. arschedule in maintaining caring for and using your tiller o Follow the instructions under the Customer and Storage sections of this Owner s anual SERO MIA AAA Ek eras La Sa MAMMA ip Added Aire Aerei riu Kara 6 ege IMPORTANT This unitis equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working 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 similariaws Federallaws apply on federallands See your Sears Authorized Service Center Department for spark arrester Hefer to the Repair Parts section of this manual for part number TOOT I ATTN SAFETY RULES Le CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 14 16 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS esen ear ACCESSORIES eee ASSEMBLY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 OPERATION 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 naaa ak INDEX A Accessories TONERS Ge 5 Adjustments Carburetor Een 19 Depth Stake nn 10 Handle Height main eet 15 Side ees me monct Throttle PETENS Tinas rS V Belt Grou
26. drive control bar FORWARD WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED e Release drive control bar and move shift lever indicator to F forward position Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward REVERSE WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED e 0 NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER e Release the drive control bar e Move throttle control to SLOW position e Move shift lever indicator to R reverse position e Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement 10 The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilling and cultivating or to more easily transport your tiller TRANSPORT SHALLOWEST POSITION TILLING DEEPEST TILLING DEPTH STAKE FIG 10 TILLING See Fig 11 e 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 e Place shift lever indicator in T position e 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 control 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 RELEASED POSITION LOCKED POSITION NUT A OUTER NUT B SIDE SHIELD FIG
27. enance instructions in the owner s manual Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship This Warranty does not cover o Expendable items which become worn during normal use 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 according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual e lf this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes this Warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN TILLER 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 0 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER 5 0 HP DISPLACEMENT 12 57 cu in GASOLINE CAPACITY 3 Quarts Unieaded Regular Ol SAE 30W Above 32 F CAPACITY 20 02 SAE 5W 30 Below 32 F SPARK PLUG GAP 030 Champion RJ19LM STD361458 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod uct Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES e Read and observe the safety rules s Followaregul
28. ep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff AT RP P IDNR CYLINDER FINS MUFFLER Ne BLOWER CSS SS HOUSING AIR SCREEN 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 replace H necessary If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection Replace if damaged 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 PRODUCT SPECI FICATIONS on page 3 of this manual contact with plug TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT See Fig 22 Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil v First foosen handle lock lever Handle can be positioned at different settings between HIGH and LOW positions Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting rw M HANDLE HIGH E USES UR di POSITIO N SW HANDLE dei LOCK HANDLE LOW POSITION FIG 22 TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and will only require lubrication if serviced CLEANING Clean engine wheels finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oif etc Protect painted surfaces with a
29. f fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mixture Turning the needle 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 RESULT IF SCREWS ARE TURNED IN TOO TIGHT PRELIMINARY SETTING e Aircleaner assembly must be assembled to the carbu retor when making carburetor adjustments Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above With engine off turn idle needle valve in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn valve out counter clockwise 1 1 2 turns 19 FINAL SETTING e Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running at idle and drive control bar in DISENGAGED position e With throttle control lever in SLOW position turn idle needie valve in clockwise until engine begins to die then turn out counterclockwise until engine runs rough Turn valve to a point midway between those two positions IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT To adjust idie RPM rotate throttle linkage counter clockwise and hold against stop while adjusting idle speed adjusting screw to obtain 1750 RPM Release throttle jinkage 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 continue to adjust if necessary
30. gage tines SHIFT LEVER Used to shift transmission gears DEPTH STAKE Controls depth at which tiller will dig sep Se Shows which gear the LEVELING SHIELD Levels tilled soil OUTER SIDE SHIELD Adjustable to protect small plants RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Used to start the engine from being buried CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed OPIATE PTI puri kin rah bel urere rer bett dl EE ris e d rn frans 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 wide vision safety mask for over the spec DEPTH STAKE See Fig 10 EEN tacles 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 See Fig 9 TINES AND DRIVE e Release drive control bar to stop movement e Move shift lever to N neutral position ENGINE e Move throttle control to STOP position e Never use choke to stop engine DRIVE CONTROL BAR ENGAGED POSITION DRIVE CONTROL BAR DISENGAGED POSITION FIG 9 TINE OPERATION WITH WHEEL DRIVE e Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position e Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to T till position and engaging
31. ified 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 recommended by manufacturer OPERATION Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross ing 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 in spect the tiller for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk Behind Powered Rotary Tillers If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally 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 leaving the ma chine unattended Disengage the tines shift into neutral and stop the engina 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 f
32. is less wet in order to achieve the best results When tilling inthe fall remove vines and long grass to prevent them from wrapping around the tine shaft and slowing your tilling operation s For easier handling of your tiller leave about 8 inches of untilled soil between the first and second tilling passes The third pass will be between the first and second See Fig 14 e Donotleanon handle This takes weight offthe wheels and reduces traction To get through a really tough section of sod or hard ground apply upward pressure on handle or lower the depth stake FIG 14 TINE SHEAR PINS The tine assemblies on your tiller are secured to the tine shaft with shear pins See TINE REPLACEMENT in the Service 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 Ifshear pin s break replace only with those shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual CULTIVATING OUTER VIEW OF TIRE Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre vent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the CLEVIS plants At the same time breaking up the upper layer of soil PIN crust will help retain moisture in the soil Best digging depth is 1 to 3 2 5 7 5 cm Lower the outer side shields to protect small plants from being buried Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which will allow
33. ity grade according to your expected temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES PE 20 p 30 ape A0 SO 30 go 40 or 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OR CHANGE FIG 18 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W 30 10W 30 etc improve starting in cold weather these muliti viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F 0 C Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oii Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting 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 See Figs 18 and 19 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG e Be sure tiller is on level surface e Oil will drain more freely when warm o Catch oil in a suitable container e Remove drain plug e Tip tiller forward to drain oil e After oll has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely e Remove oil filler plug Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine Refill engine with o See CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL in the Operation section of this ma
34. left wheel and remove belt guard as described in TO REMOVE BELT GUARD e Loosen beit guides A and B and also nuts C and DF Remove old belt by slipping from engine pulley first e Place new belt in groove of transmission pulley and into engine pulley BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF IDLER PULLEY NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO GUIDES Tighten belt guides A and B and nuts C and D e Check belt adjustment as described below Replace belt guard ame wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin clip GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT See Fig 25 For proper belt tension the extension spring should have about 5 8 inch stretch when drive control bar is in EN GAGED position This tension can be attained as follows SE cable clip screw securing the drive control cable Slide cable forward for less tension and rearward for more tension until about 5 8 inch stretch is obtained while the drive control bar is engaged Tighten cable clip screw securely BELT ABLE GUIDE A eer BELT DRIVE GUIDE B CONTROL CABLE ase minam MEL LESS A TENSION EXTENSION f SPRING FIG 25 17 TINE REPLACEMENT See Figs 26 27 and 28 CAUTION Tines are sharp Wear gloves or other protection when han diing tines A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow Mostimportant worn tines cannot chop and shred organic matter as effectively nor bury i
35. n operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator 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 a 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 0 mixture and help your engine run better and last onger BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level e Check tine operation e Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well jubricated See LUBRICATION CHART LUBRICATION CHART THROTTLE CONTROL ENGINE dE m foe SHIELD HINGES IDLER BRACKET WHEEL HUB SAE 30 OR 10W 30 MOTOR OIL REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE SECTION 14 Disconnect spark pluq wire before performing any maintenance except carburetor adjustment to prevent accidental starting of engine LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG Select the oil s SAE viscos
36. nd Drive ees mom T4 Wheeis E 4 19 Air CI 15 if ganer e uA 8 dw yk rw a 8 Belt Bolt Guard eec rrr eut A Repair Parts NN SE V Belt Ground Drive no dd Cooling System 15 Controls Choke Eth ed ne RA 111010 7 gt Throttle REENEN D 3 Ti 8 rivo ines fu uA gk ke vw EE Cultivating EEEE Tad Customer Responsibilities Air Cleaner E 5 Finish nm Maintenance Schedule eren 14 Miuffl F a DEE 16 Oil Change Spark Plug NET 16 TID BS o ooi cb Dads ee 18 Transmissi On sees 16 V Beit Ground Drive TC And D Depth Stake Adjustment TN do tO Repair Paris 26 E Engine Air Cleaner ooo sse ine ner Cooling Does SE Fuel Type DRE 17 Engine cont d Lubrication EE 15 Gil LOVB AA feiere nd Oil Type nai 11 15 Spark giu mE Starting e be Stopping EE 00 Storage T Te nd Winter Operation nn 15 F Fuet Filling Tank secos T Storage ena NN 20 Type a TE EE D Finish Maintenance H eo 8 RLV oS oe Handie Height PAE s es ais eit Repair Darts sso 22 L Lubrication Lubrication Chart Engine Kee 2519 Muffler Maintenance RN Spark Art ester maa a wo Level SEKA
37. nsporting cesses T1 W Cae ge bowers hen Warranty EC Wheels Adjustment Removal Repair Parts Pa FUSE uw Ed rr 13 Vide dh Rae ee a a 16 eee pee 3 4 These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased They are also avallable at most Sears Retall outlets Catalog and Service Centers Most Sears Stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller CINE DELT mNES SHEAR EIN moment CLIP SR ETC r Revert miner eee 5 Your new tiller has been Dese atthe factor with ESER of t od WS left E for e purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY OPERATOR S POSITION See Fig 1 A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it wrench sizes are listed means when you are in the operating position standing 1 Utility knife behind tiller handles 1 Wire cutter 1 Screwdriver 1 Tire pressure gauge 1 Pair of pliers 1 9 16 wrench NM pF LEFT RIGHT Wy OPERATOR S POSITION FIG 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK um Hh Handle Locks Carriage Bolts 5 3 8 1 16 UNC x 1 Gr 5 2 S Center Locknuts 3 8 16 UNC m Fiat Washer 13 32 x 1 x 11 Ga
38. nual OIL LEVEL OIL FILLER PLUG FIG 19 15 Prevent fires Keep the engine free of grass leaves spilled oii 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 AIR CLEANER See Fig 20 Service air cleaner cartridge every twenty five hours more often if engine is used in very dusty conditions e Loosen air cleaner screws one on each side of cover e Remove air cleaner cover s Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge Be careful Do not allow dirt or debris to fall into carburetor e Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface e If very dirty replace or wash in a nonsudsing detergent and warm water solution Rinse thoroughly with water flowing from mesh side until water is clear Allow cartridge to stand and air dry thoroughly before using e Clean and replace cover Tighten screws securely CAUTION Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are notto be usedto clean cartridge They may cause deteriora tion of the cartridge Do not oil car tridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge AIR CLEANER CARTRIDGE COOLING SYSTEM See Fig 21 Your engine is air cooled For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean e Cleanair screen frequently using a stiff bristled brush e Remove blower housing and clean as necessary e Ke
39. over Cover Diaphragm Screw Diaphragm Cover Cup Starter Retainer Pawl Starter Pin Spring Knob Control 33 KEY NO 515 526 527 528 529 542 552 562 592 608 611 613 614 615 616 621 634 635 676 679 680 74 851 869 870 871 916 966 967 968 969 971 987 995 1012 490507 1016 224278 deck PART NO 262625 94659 223786 231550 67838 93572 231079 92613 231082 495766 391813 93935 93306 93307 231077 396847 771853 5538 39375 70382 221839 261696 221798 211787 211172 262001 63709 280321 492797 491588 495357 490073 94018 398970 491577 DESCRIPTION Spring Screw Sems Tank Bracket Mount Clamp Breather Tube Tube Breather Grommet Breather Tube Screw Bushing Governor Crank Bolt Governor Lever Nut Hex Starter Assembly Rewind Fuel Pipe and Clip Assembiy Screw Hex Head Shoulder Pin Cotter Retainer E Ring Crank Governor Switch Stop Washer Throttle Shaft Foam Elbow Spark Plug Deflector Exhaust Side Outlet Washer Foam Washer Brass Gear Timing Cable Terminal Ignition Seat Intake Valve Standard Seat Exhaust Valve Standard Guide Exhaust Vaive Guide Intake Valve Rack Gear Control Base Air Cleaner Filter Air Cleaner Cover Air Cleaner Screw Air Cleaner Screw Hex Head Seal Throttle Shaft Lever Bracket Assembly Retainer Link Spacer included in Gasket Set 495603 Included in C
40. rpin 29 510541462 Nut Keps 10 24 12 81328 Bolt Shoulder 30 127012X Throttle Control 13 110741X Handle Shit 14 109313X Grommet Rubber 15 110702X Rod Shi ft 16 51533710 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY 17 109229X Lock Handle NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 22 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 295550 MAINFRAME LEFT SIDE KEY Ka O 00 NOG BON OH PART NO STD541431 STD551 137 STD541037 74930568 STD571810 110111X STD532505 8700J 86777 9484H STD551125 STD541025 STD503103 120938X STD551031 100473M STD541031 110651X 2649M 110653X 131691 104214X 102190X 109208X 795R 126875X STD624003 re VE NT dech DESCRIPTION Nut Keps Flange 5 16 18 Washer Lock 3 8 Nut Hex 3 8 16 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 4 1 4 Pin Roll Lever Shift Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 2 Gr 5 Plate Shift indicator Screw Hex Washer Head Slotted 10 24 x 1 2 Clip Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex 1 4 20 Screw Set Hex 5 16 18 x 3 8 Spacer Split 0 327 x 0 42 x 2 68 Washer 11 32 x 11 16 x 16 Ga Sheave Transmission Nut Hex 5 16 18 Spacer Split 0 327 x 0 42 x 1 75 Key Square 3 16 x 1 1 8 Guard Pinch Point Spacer Split 0 327 x 0 42 x 1 627 Nut Cap 5 16 18 Tire Rim Tire Valve Rivet Drilled Clip Hairpin 131159X417 Guard Belt 132672 Belt V 23 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 28
41. st with head of bolt on L H side of tiller Lower the handie assembly Tighten bolts so handle moves with some resistance e 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 5 insert second handle lock with teeth inward in the slot of the handle base just inside of washer s With handle assembly in lowest position securely tighten handle lock lever by rotating clockwise Leav ing handle assembly in lowest position will make it easier to remove tiller from carton HANDLE GEARCASE LOCK SLOT CARRIAGE BOLT FLAT WASHER HANDLE LOCK NAAR Oe REAR CARRIAGE BOLT LOCKNUTS HANDLE BASE FIG 5 CONNECT SHIFT ROD See Fig 6 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 sacond hairpin clip through hole of shift rod ATTACH THIS END ATTACH THIS TO SHIFT LEVER END TO SHIFT INDICATOR LEVER SHIFT ROD HAIRPIN SHIFT e CLIP LEVER INDICATOR A EN d N 8 FIG 6 HAIRPIN CLIP d GER gt N SHIFT ROD REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE Make sure shift lever indicator is in N neutral posi tion See Fig 6
42. t as deeply as good tines A tine this worn needs to be replaced NEW TINE WORN TINE FIG 6 SHEAR PIN SHARP EDGE SHEAR PIN FIG 28 18 To maintain the superb tilling performance 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 as shown in Fig 28 Sharpened tine edges will rotate rearward from above TRANSMISSION TINE SHARP EDGE HAIRPIN CLIP ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 29 e Loosen cable clamp screw to allow cable to move Move throttle control lever on upper handle to FAST position e Pull throttle cable out until engine bellcrank is back as far as it will go e Hold cable in this position and tighten clamp screw securely CLAMP SCREW THROTTLE CABLE 5 IA DA 1 d SA 98 BELLCRANK FIG 29 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR See Fig 30 The carburetor has a high speed jet and has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary How ever minor adjustments 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 idle needle valve in clockwise decreases the supply o
43. umes are dangerous Never operate the tiller without proper guards plates or other safety protective devices in place Keep children and pets away Donotovarload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing Never allow bystanders near the unit Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller such as wheel weights counterweights cabs and the like Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light Be careful when tilling in hard ground The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward H this Ee let qo 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 intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition s Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside 2 building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers and the like Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Always refer to the operators guide instructions for important details if the tiler is to be stored for an extended period IMPORTANT CAUTION IMPORTANTS AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF
44. utomotive 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 Waterin engine can resultin a shortened engine life CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into TIRE CARE CAUTION When mounting tires un less beads are seated overinflation can cause an explosion Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure If tire pressures are not equal tiller will pull to one side Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber TO REMOVE WHEEL See Fig 23 Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping Remove hairpin clip and devis pin from wheel Remove wheel and tire Repair tire and reassemble CLEVIS PIN HAIRPIN CLIP FiG 23 TO REMOVE BELT GUARD See Fig 24 NOTE For ease of removal remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch 5 Remove two 2 cap nuts and washers from side of belt guard Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard located behind wheel Pull belt guard out and away from unit Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure CAP NUT SES AND WASHER HEX NUT D CAP NUT AND WASHER HAIRPIN CLIP AND CLEVIS PIN FIG 24 ENGINE TE PULLEY EN eegen TRANSMISSION PULLEY TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT See Figs 24 and 25 e Move
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