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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN
65 HP
19 INCH TINE WIDTH
REAR TINE WITH
DUAL ROTATING TINES
TILLER
Model No.
917.293320
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Espa_ol
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co.,Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Service and Adjustments ...................... 15 Warranty ............................. ;................... 2 Storage .......................................... 3 & 19 Safety Rules ..................... :..................... 2 Troubleshooting .................................... 20 Product Specifications .......................... 4 Illustrated Parts List .............................. 42 Assembly ........................... _.................... 5 Parts Ordering ....................... Back
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OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE • Do not put hands or feet near'or under • Keep machine; attachments, and rotating parts. accessories in safe working condition. • Exercise extreme caution when operat- • Check shear pins, engine mounting ing on or crossing gravel drives, walks, bolts, and other bolts at frequent inter- or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards vals for proper tightness to be sure the or traffic. Do not carry passengers. equipment is in safe working condition. • After striking a f
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Use the correct tools as necessary to 1 ! insure proper tightness. -IORSEPOWER: 6.5.HP MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT )ISPLACEMENT: 12.48 CU. IN. A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail- (266CO) able on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 Quads Unleaded Regular CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES OIL (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 • Read and observe the safety rules. (Above 40°F) • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- CAPACITY: 19 oz.) SAE5W-30/10W-30 in
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Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. FRONT TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Wire cutter RIGHT (t) Tire pressure gauge LEFT (1) Screwdriver (1
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UNPACKING CARTON ,IW. ,_=,,_ --Hand e Assembly f %..:,.>.,;_ .,,,J UP Position _,CAUTION: Be careful of.exposed sta- ples when handling or disposing of carton- ing material. _'_'_"J_'.,_'*.:.',,o Tighten handle lock IMPORTANT:When unpacl_ing and assembling tiller, be careful not to stretch to ho,° or kink cables. • While holding handle assembly, cut Lever to Move . _"_--d_ cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame. Let handle assembly rest on tiller. Loosen Handle_Lock'_'__ • Remove top f
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INSERTCABLECLIP • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column. Push cables Attach this end to shift lever into clip. _"_Attach this EndTo shi" _ Shift Rod Handle Column Lever indicator Hairpin Clip Shift Lever ndicator Shift Rod Cables Cable Clip CONNECT SHIFT ROD • Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of shift lever indicator. • Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure. Shift Lever • Insert other end of shift rod into hole in shift lever. • In
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These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION ENGIN_ ENGINE TILLINO TILLING FOI_WARD NEUTRAL REVERSE ORWA_I_tG' ON OFF KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of vari- ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Drive ControlBar :Lever Shift Lever Indicator Dr
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Theoperationof 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 tilhng. We recommend a wide vision safety maskover spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER ShallowestTilling Know how to operate all controls before """ Transport add!ng fuel and oil or attempting to start Position engine. STOPPING Deepest Tilling .------ TINES AND DRIVE • Release
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TURNING • Place '.;hi_ lever indicator in "F" (forward) • Release the drive control bar. position for transporting. • Move throttle control to =SLOW" posi- • Hold the drive control bar against the tion. handle to start tiller movement. Tines will not turn. • Place shift lever indicator in "F _ (forward) position. Tines will not turn. • Move throttle control to desired speed. AROUND TOWN : Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. Swing the handle in the opposite direc- • Disconnect spark plug wi
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WARNING:Experienceindicatesthat alco- • Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not let starter handle snap back against h01blendedfuels(calledgasoholor using starter. ethanolor methanol)canattractmoisture • If engine fires but does not start, move whichleadsto separationandformation of choke control to half choke position, Pull acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam- recoil starter handle until engine starts. age the fuel system of an engine while in • When engine starts, slowly move choke sto
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• Do not lean on handle..This takes A weight off the wheels andreduces rac- tion. To get through a ,rea!ly tough sec- © 0101010 tion of sod or hard ground, apply upward © 0101010 pressure on handle or lower the depth stake. © 0101010 © 0101010 _J _J TINE SHEAR PINS The tine assemblies on your tiller are secured to the tine shaft with shear pins (See "FINE REPLACEMENT" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed, the shear pins are desig
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SCHEDULE WW FI,,,N o, °s /. 7'2Z ya ,, ERV,OE Check Engine Oil Level l/ k/ Change EngineOil t_,2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler t4/ Inspect Air Screen IV/ Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge I_ 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins V / Replace Spark Plug I_ I - Change more often when operatingut',der a lies W load o_in high an'_nt temperatures. 2 - Senfce mo_e often when operating inOktyor duStyconditions, GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tiller does no
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Disconnect sparkplugwirebeforeper- • After oil h_s drained completely, replace forminganymaintenance (exceptcarbure- oil drain plug and tighten securely. toradjustment)to preventaccidentalstart- • RemOve oil fill plug. ing ofengine. • Refill engine with oil through oil fill tube. See "CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of the Operation section of this manual. grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for main- • Replace oil fill pl
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MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not Cover_ tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and re- place if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection, Replace if dam- aged. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling season or after every 50 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug COOLING SYSTEM type an
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TIRE CARE _.CAUTION: When mouhting tires, un- _lt Gu_ less beads are seated, overinflation can / _m,_3_-"_.!_ _Hex Nut cause an explosion. I _-_t_$_,_ and • Maintain 20 pounds of air pressure. If W her tire pressures are not equal, tiller will X_"_ 3\ (Located pull to one side. _ _ '_--------------_\ Behind • Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber. screws TO REMOVE WHEEL Hairpin Clip and Clevis Pin • Place blocks under transmission to keep TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE tiller from
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ipScrew t , Engine_ }dve Control Cable Idler Pulley Extension Spring Transmission Pulley To maintain the superb tilling perfor- TINE REPLACEMENT • mance of this machine the tines should A, CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear be checked for sharpness, wear, and gloves or other protection when handling bending, particulady the tines which are tines. next to the transmission. If the gap A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work between the tines exceeds 3-1/2 inches harder and dig more shallow. Most
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ENGINE TO ADJUS T CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the fac- Maintenance, repair, or repracement of the tory and' adjustment should not be neces- emission control devices and systems, sary. However, engine performance can which are being done at thQ customers be affected by differences in fuel, tempera- expense, may be performed by any non- ture, altitude or load. If the carburetor road engine repair establishment or indi- does need adjustment, contact your near- vidual. Warranty repa
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Immediately prepare your tiller for storage NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable at the end of the season or if the unit will alternative in minimizing the formation of not be used for 30 days or more. fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta- A_,CAUTION: Never store the tiller with bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio gasoline in the tank inside a building found on stabilizer container. Run engine where fumes may reach an open flame or at leP_t 1
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CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM I 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2. See _1"OSTART ENGINE" in.the 2. Engine not"CHOKED" Operation section. properly. 3. Wait several minutes before 3, Engine flooded. attemptingto start. 4, Clean or replace air Cleanercar 4. Dirty air cleaner. tridge, 5. Water in fuel. 5. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refilltank with fresh gasoline. 6. Remove fuel tank and clean. 6. Clogged fuel tank. 7. Loose spark plug wire. 7. Make sure spark plug wire is seat
