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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Y@7 +/ Check Engine Oil Level _ I_ Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points I_ Inspect Spark Arrester/Muffler Inspect Air Screen ll_ Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge _2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins If Replace Spark Plug I_ RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (1oz.) if 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. GENERAL REC
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, Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK _CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug ENGINE OIL LEVEl" in the Operation wire before performing any maintenance section of this manual. (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 main- tenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns.
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MUFFLER __Cover Knob Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Dam- aged mufflers or spark arresters could Cover create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen as- sembly, remove every 50 hours for clean- Precleaner __------ Cartridge ing and inspection. Replace if damaged. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of Stud J_ each tilling season or after every 50 hours of use, whic
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Belt Guard TIRE CARE . Hex _CAUTION: When mounting tires, unless Nut and beads are seated, overinflation can cause Washer an explosion. (Located • Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. If Behind tire pressures are not equal, tiller will Tire) pull to one side. Screws • Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber. TO REMOVE WHEEL Hairpin Clip and Clevis Pin 1. Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping. TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT 2. Remove hairpin clip and clevis
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TINE REPLACEMENT To maintain the superb tilling perfor- mance of this machine the tines should _,CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear be checked for sharpness, wear, and gloves or other protection when handling bending, particularly the tines which tines. are next to the transmission. If the gap A badly worn tine causes your tiller to between the tines exceeds 3-1/2 inches work harder and dig more shallow. Most they should be replaced or straightened important, worn tines cannot chop and shred organic
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TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ENGINE The carburetor has been preset at the Maintenance, repair, or replacement of factory and adjustment should not be the emission control devices and systems, necessary. However, engine performance which are being done at the customers ex- can be affected by differences in fuel, tem- pense, may be performed by any non-road perature, altitude or load. If the carburetor engine repair establishment or individual. does need adjustment, contact your near- Warranty repairs mus
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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 _,Warning: Never store the tiller with gas- stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor- oline in the tank inside a building where age container. Always follow the mix ratio fumes may reach an open flame or spark. found on stabilizer container. Run engine Al
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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN °
REAR TINE TILLER WITH
DUAL ROTATING TINES
7.O HP
17 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.296040
©
• Espahol, p. 23
This product has a low emission engine which operates
I_ 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/cr
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Maintenance....................................... 14 Warranty................................................ 2 SafetyRules.......................................... 2 Serviceand Adjustments.....................16 ProductSpecifications ......................... 4 Storage................................................ 20 Assembly/Pre-Operation.......................6 Troubleshooting................................... 21 IllustratedParts List............................. 44 Operation............
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• Use extension cords and receptacles • Never operate the machine at high as specified by the manufacturer for all speeds on slippery surfaces. Look be- units with electric drive motors or elec- hind and use care when backing. tric starting motors. • Never allow bystanders near the unit. • Never attempt to make any adjustments • Use only attachments and accessories while the engine (motor) is running (ex- approved by the manufacturer of the tiller. cept where specifically recommended by manufact
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In the state of California the above is PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS required by law (Section 4442 of the Gasoline 4 Quarts California Public Resources Code). Other Capacity: Unleaded states may have similar laws. Federal Regular laws apply on federal lands. A spark ar- rester for the muffler is available through Oil (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Above 40°F) your nearest Sears service center (See (Capacity: 19 oz.) SAE5w-30/10W-30 REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). (Below 40°F) REPAIR PROTECTION Spark Plug
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Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhen the tillerwas purchased.They arealso avail- ableat most SearsRetailoutletsand Service Centers. Most SearsStorescan order repairparts foryou whenyou providethe modelnumberof yourtiller. 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 /IIIIIII/Y @ (1) Center Locknut (2) Handle Locks 3/8-16 UNC (1) Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr. 5 (1
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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 hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. 5. Remove packing material from handle TOOLS REQUIRED FOR assembly. ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly Shift Rod easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Wire cut
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CONNECT SHIFT ROD 3. Rotate handle assembly down. Insert rear carriage bolt first, with head of 1. Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift bolt on L.H. side of tiller and loosely as- lever indicator. semble Iocknut. 2. Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift 4. Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate rod to secure. and tighten. Shift Lever 5. Cut down left hand rear corner of car- Hairpin Clip Indicator ton. Lay rear carton wall down, which will remove the protective cardboard Shift Rod fl
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These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. 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. CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL FILLENG TILUNG FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE OR WARNING ON OFF Throttle Control Shift Lev
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The operationof any tiller can resultin foreignobjects thrownintothe eyes, whichcan resultinsevereeye damage. Alwayswear safetyglassesor eye shieldsbeforestartingyourtiller and whiletilling. We recommendstandard safetyglassesor a wide vision safetymaskworn overspectacles. HARD TO SHIFT GEARS HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER • Briefly engage drive control bar and re- Know how to operate all controls before lease or rock tiller forward and backward adding fuel and oil or attempting to start until are able t
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4. Move throttle control to "FAST" position IMPORTANT: Always lower the drag for deep tilling. stake when using the forward rotating tine drive. IMPORTANT: Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another OUTER SIDE SHIELDS position. The back edges of the outer side shields "Locked" Position are slotted so that the shields can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for shallow tilling to protect small plants from being buried. 1. Loosen nut "A" in slot and nut "B". 2. Move
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TO START ENGINE • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See oil A_,CAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF" viscosity chart in the Maintenance sec- position when starting engine. tion of this manual). When starting engine for the first time or if • To change engine oil, see the Mainte- engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra nance section in this manual. pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel from the tank to the engine. 1. Make sure spark plug wire is properl
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TILLING HINTS CULTIVATING _IkCAUTION: Until you are accustomed Cultivating is destroying the weeds be- to handling your tiller, start actual field tween rows to prevent them from robbing use with throttle in slow position (mid-way nourishment and moisture from the plants. between "FAST" and "IDLE"). At the same time, breaking up the upper • Tilling is digging into, turning over, and layer of soil crust will help retain moisture breaking up packed soil before plant- in the soil. Best digging dept
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OUTER VIEW OF TIRE ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING J _ Clevis 1. Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from right hand wheel. 2. Move wheel outward approximately 1 inch until hole in inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle. 3. Replace clevis pin and hairpin clip on Pin inside of wheel and remove blocks. 4. Repeat preceding steps on left hand "_L"_ - " Hairpin Cllip side. NOTE: In extremely rough conditions and INNER VIEW OF TIRE while cultivat
