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Owner's Manual

£RAFTIMRN

3.75 HP

14 INCH TINE WIDTH

REAR TINE WITH COUNTER

ROTATING TINES-

TILLER

Model No.

917.293180

•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, II 60179

Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

Warranty ................................................ 2

Safety Rules .......................................... 2

Product Sprcifications ........................... 4

Assembly .............................................. 5

Operation ....................................... 3 & 8

Manintenance ..................................... 13

Service and Adjustments .................... 15

Storage ........................................ 3 & 19

Troubleshooting .................................. 20

Illustrated Parts List ............................. 42

Parts Ordering ...................... Back Cover

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER

For one (1) year from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller is maintained,

lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the

owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become 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 Warranty applies

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 specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet

and throwing objects. Failure to observe

the following safety instructions could

result in serious injury or death.

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, particularly small children, and

pets.

PREPARATION

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the

equipment is to be used and remove all

foreign objects. 2

• Disengage all clutches and shift into

neutral before starting the engine

(motor).

• Do not operate the equipment without

wearing adequate outer garments.

Wear footwear that will improve 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 specified by the manufacturer for all

units with electric drive motors or

electric starting motors.

•Never attempt to make any adjust-

ments 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 crossing gravel drives,

walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden

hazards or traffic. Do not carry passen-

gers.

• After striking a foreign object, stop the

engine (motor), remove the wire from

the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the

tiller for any damage, and repair the

damage before restarting and operat-

ing the tiller.

•Exercise caution to avoid slipping or

falling.

• If the unit should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the engine (motor)

and check immediately for the cause.

Vibration is generally a warning of

trouble.

•Stop the engine (motor) when leaving

the operating position.

•Take all possible precautions when

leaving the machine unattended.

Disengage the tines, shift into neutral,

and stop the engine.

•Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect-

ing, shut off the engine and make

certain all moving parts have stopped.

Disconnect the spark plug wire, and

keep the wire away from the plug to

prevent accidental starting. Disconnect

the cord on electric motors.

• Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust

fumes are dangerous.

•Never operate the tiller without proper

guards, plates, or other safety protec-

tive devices in place.

•Keep children and pats 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

behind 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

visibility 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

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.

• Never store the machine with fuel in

the fuel tank inside a 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 operator's guide

instructions for important details if

the tiller is to be stored for an

extended period.

_,Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOME AWARE!!!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_I,CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it

cannot contact spark plug in order to

prevent accidental starting when

setting up, transporting, adjusting or

making repairs.

AWARNING" The engine exhuast

from this product contains chemicals

known to the State of California to

cause cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 2 QTS

CAPACITY: UNLEADED

REGULAR

OIL(API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30

CAPACITY: 20 OZ.) (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

SPARK PLUG : CHAMPION

(GAP: .030") RJ19LM OR J19LM

Congratulations on your purchase of a

Sears Tiller. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give you

the best possible dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any problems you

cannot easily remedy, please contact

your nearest authorized Sears Service

Center/Department. We 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".

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.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in

maintaining, caring for and using

your tiller.

•Follow the instructions under the

"Maintenance" and "Storage"

sections of this Owner's Manual.

AWARNING" This unit is equipped

with an internal combustion engine

and should not be used on or near

any unimproved forest-covered,

brush-covered or grass covered land

unless the engine's exhaust system is

equipped with a spark arrester

meeting applicable local or state 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 similar laws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands.

See your Sears Authorized Service

Center for spark arrester. Refer to the

Repair Parts section of this manual for

part number.

These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also

available at most Sears Retail outlets and Service Centers. Most Sears Stores can

order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller.

ENGINE

TILLER PERFORMANCE

TILLER MAINTENANCE

BELT TINES SHEAR PIN HAIRPIN CLIP

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

(1) Tire pressure guage

(1) Screwdriver

(1) Pair of pliers

(1) 9/16 Wrench

OPERATOR'S POSITION

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means when you are in

the operating position (standing behind

tiller handles).

LEFT RIGHT

OPERATOR'S

POSITION

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

(1) Hairpin Clips

(1) Flat Washer

13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga.

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(2) Handle Locks

(1) CrownLocknut

3/8-16 UNC

(3) Fin Hex Bolts

3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr. 5

°L

(2) Shear Pins & Clips

(1) Cable Clip

UNPACKING CARTON

_.CAUTION: Be careful of exposed

staples when handling or disposing of

cartoning material.

IMPORTANT:When unpacking and

assembling tiller, be careful not to stretch

or kink cables.

•While holding handle assembly, cut

cable ties securing handle assembly to

top frame. Let handle assembly rest on

tiller.

• Remove top frame of carton.

• Slowly ease handle assembly up and

place on top of carton.

• Cut down right hand front and right

hand rear corners of carton, lay side

carton wall down.

• Remove packing material lrom handle

assembly.

• Separate shift rod from handle assem-

bly.

Assembly

INSTALL HANDLE

• 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.)

VIEWED FROM R.H. SIDE OF TILLER

\Gearcase Notch

Handle Lock

...._:..:'!i:. /Handle Assembly

_"::: ;_" ",JP" Position

_::::_:::= Tightenhex bo_t

hold

LoosenHex Bol_

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Insert second hex bolt in front part of

plate and tighten.

Cut down remaining corners of carton

and lay panels flat.

Lower the handle assembly. Tighten

nut on hex bolt so handle moves with

some resistance. This will allow for

easier adjustment.

Place flat washer on threaded end of

hex bolt.

Insert hex bolt through handle base

and gearcase. Screw in hex bolt just

enough to hold bolt in place.

Insert second handle lock (with teeth

inward) in the slot of the handle base.

Raise handle assembly to highest

position and securely tighten remaining

hex bolt. Leaving handle assembly in

highest position will make it easier to

connect shift rod.

Handle Lock

Slot.._ Flat

Washer

Rear Hex Belt _/

Handle Base

Hex Bolt

Locknut/_

• Grasp handle assembly. Hold in "up"

position. Be sure handle lock remains

in gearcase notch. Slide handle

assembly into position.

• Rotate handle assembly down. Insert

rear hex bolt first, with head of bolt on

L.H. side of tiller and loosely assemble

Iocknut. 6

INSERT CABLE CLIP

•Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the

back of handle column. Push cable

into clip.

Handle Column

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 with bend of clip on right

side.

[J-"_-AttachthisEndTo shift "_'Shift Rod

Lever Indicator

REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE

•Adjust handle assemby to lowest

position. Be sure hex bolt is tightened

securely.

•Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N"

(neutral) position.

• Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle.

Separate cardboard cover from levelin!

shield.

•Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull

tiller out of carton.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your unit were overinflated at

the factory for shipping purposes, Correc

and equal tire pressure is important for

best tilling performance.

• 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).

Shift Rod Hairpin Clip Shift Lever

Indicator

These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn

and understand their meeting.

KNOW YOUR TILLER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

TILLER.

Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize with the location of various

controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference.

TILLING FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL srop V

OR WAANING ON OFF

Drive Control Bar

Shift Lever

Choke Control

Throttle Control

Shift Lever Indicator

Depth Stake

Leveling Shield

Recoil

Starter

Handle

MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

DRIVE CONTROL BAR - Used to

engage tines.

DEPTH STAKE - Controls depth at which

tilter will dig.

LEVELING SHIELD - Levels tilled soil.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control

engine speed.

SHIFT LEVER - Used to shift transmis-

sion gears.

SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR - Shows

which gear the transmission is in.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Used to

start the engine,

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting

a cold engine.

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 a wide

vision safety mask over spectacles 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

TINES AND DRIVE

•Release drive control bar to stop

movement.

• Move shift lever to "N" (neutral)

position.

ENGINE

• Move throttle control to "STOP"

position. If equipped with stop switch,

move switch to "STOP" position.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

Drive Control Bar

Position Shift Lever

Drive Control Bar

"DISENGAGED"

Position

TINE OPERATION -WITH WHEEL

DRIVE

• Always release drive control bar before

moving shift lever into another position.

• Tine movement is achieved by moving

shift lever to (_) till position and

engaging drive control bar.

FORWARD -WHEELS ONLY/TINES

STOPPED

Shallowest'nlling

(Cultivating)

Deepest Tilling

"_"TransportPositior

Depth Stake

TILLING

•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.

• Place shift lever indicator in (_)till

position.

• 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

•Release drive control bar and move

shift lever indicator to "F" (forward)

position. Engage drive control bar and

tiller will move forward.

HARD TO SHIFT GEARS

•Briefly engage drive control bar and

release or rock tiller forward and

backward until are able to shift gears.

DEPTH STAKE

The depth stake can be raised or lowered

to allow you more versatile tilling and

cultivating, or to more easily transport

your tiller.

"Locked"

Position

TURNING

•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

till position and move throttle control to

desired speed. To begin tilling, hold

drive control bar against the handle.

TO TRANSPORT

A_.CAUTION: Before lifting or transporting,

allow tiller engine and muffler to cool.

Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain

gasoline from fuel tank.

AROUND THE YARD

• 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.

• Move throttle control to desired speed.

AROUND TOWN

• Disconnect spark plug wire.

• Drain fueltank.

• Transport in upright position to prevent

oil leakage.

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.

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• 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 plug and remove plug.

•Engine oil should be to point of

overflowing when engine is level. For

approximate capacity see "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" on page 4 of this

manual. All oil must meet A.P.I.

Service Classification SF, SG or SH.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See oil

viscosity chart in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

Oil Filler

Oil Level Plug

Oil Drai_

Plug

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill 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 operating in tem-

peratures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh,

clean, winter grade gasoline to help

insure good cold weather starting.

_I_WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avo(d engin_

problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage 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 rue

next season. See Storage section of thi:

manual for additional information. Never

use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-

ucts 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 acciden.

tally spilled, move machine away from

area of spill. Avoid creating any source a

ignition until gasoline vapors have

disappeared.

Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or

fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

_I,CAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF"

position when starting engine.

When starting engine for the first time or i

engine has run out of fuel, it will take

extra pulls of the recoil starter to move

fuel from the tank to the engine.

• Make sure spark plug wire is properly

connected.

• Place throttle control in "FAST"

position.

•Move choke control to full "CHOKE"

position. Grasp recoil starter handle

with one hand and grasp tiller handle

with other hand. Pull rope out slowly

until engine reaches start of compres-

sion cycle (rope will pull slightly harder

at this point).

• Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do

not let starter handle snap back against

starter. Repeat if necessary.

• If engine fires but does not start, move

choke control to half choke position.

Pull recoil starter handle until engine

starts.

• When engine starts, slowly move

choke control to "RUN" position as

engine warms up.

NOTE: A warm engine requires less

choking to start.

• Move throttle control to desired running

position.

• Allow engine to warm up for a few

minutes before engaging tines.

NOTE." If at a high altitude (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 Adjustments section of this

manual.

NOTE: If engine does not start, see

troubleshooting points.

Spark Plug

Control

Tilling is digging into, turning over, and

breaking up packed soil before planting

Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth

Best tilling depth is 4" to 6". A tiller will

also clear the soil of unwanted vegeta-

tion. The decomposition of this veg-

etable matter enriches the soil. De-

pending on the climate (rainfall and

wind), it may be advisable to till the soil

at the end of the growing season to fur-

ther condition the soil.

You will find tilling much easier if you

leave a row untilled between passes.

Then go back between tilled rows.

There are two reasons for doing this.

First, wide turns are much easier to ne-

gotiate than about-faces. Second, the

tiller won't be pulling itself, and you, to-

ward the row next to it.

Soil conditions are important for proper

tilling. Tines will not readily penetrate

dry, hard soil which may contribute to

excessive bounce and difficult handling

of your tiller. Hard soil should be mois-

tened before tilling; however, extremely

wet soil will "ball-up" or clump during till-

ing. Wait until the soil is less wet in or-

der to achieve the best results. When

tilling in the fall, remove vines and long

grass to prevent them from wrapping

around the tine shaft and slowing your

tilling operation.

Do not lean on handle. This takes

weight off the wheels and reduces trac-

tion. To get through a really tough sec-

tion of sod or hard ground, apply up-

ward pressure on handle or lower the

depth stake.

Recoil Starte_

TILLING HINTS

_:I_CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to

handling your tiller, start actual field use

with throttle in slow position.

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CULTIVATING

Cultivating is destroying the weeds

between rows to prevent them from

robbing nourishment and moisture from

the p_ants. At the same time, breaking up

the upper layer of soil crust will help retain

moisture in the soil. Best digging depth is

1" to 3" (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 tines to uproot

weeds and leave the ground in rough

condition, promoting no further growth

of weeds and grass

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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.

• If shear pin(s) break, replace only with

those shown in the Repair Parts

section of this manual.

ADJUST WHEELS FOR

CULTIVATING

• Place blocks under right hand side of

tiller and remove hairpin clip and clevis

pin from right band wheel.

• Move wheel outward approximately 1

inch (2.5 cm) until hole in inner wheel

hub lines up with inner hole in axle.

• Replace clevis pin and hairpin clip on

inside of wheel and remove blocks.

• Repeat preceding steps on left hand

side.

NOTE: In extremely rough conditions an_

while cultivating, the wheels should be

moved outward on the axle for increased

stability.

OUTER VIEW OF TIRE

Clevis Pin \

j'n clip

INNER VIEW OF TIRE

Clevis Pin

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,S,OOCOMPLE,E I , ZfZ 'l SERV'CEOATES

Check Engine 0il Level

Change Engine Oil 1_1.2

Oil Pivot Points I1_

Inspect Spark Arrester /Muffler I_

Inspect Air Screen V'

Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge 1_2

Clean Engine Cylinder Fins if

Replace Spark Plug I_

RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (1oz.) I_

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy road 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.

•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-fuel mixture and help

your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check tine operation.

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART")

LUBRICATION CHART

"**RH Gear Case

Grease Fitting

* Idler Bracket

* Wheel Hub

Stake Pin

Shield

Hinges

SAE 30 OR 5W-30 Motor Oil

** Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

*** EP #1 Grease

_:_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire

before performing any maintenance

(except carburetor adjustment) to prevent

accidental starting of engine.

Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of

grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove

fuel from tank before tipping unit for

maintenance. Clean muffler area of all

grass, dirt, and debris.

Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins

as contact may cause burns.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

=C -30° -20°20" 30"

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W-

30, 10W-30, etc.) improve starting in cold

weather, these multi-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 _lamage from running low

on oil.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tiller is not used for 50 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

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF, SG or SH.

•Be sure tiller is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Use a funnel to prevent oil spill on tiller,

and catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove drain plug.

•Tip tiller forward to drain oil.

•After oil has drained completely,

replace oil drain plug and tighten

securely.

•Remove oil filler plug. Be careful not to

allow dirt to enter the engine.

•Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK

ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in the Operation

section of this manual.

011Drain

Plug_

Level

Oil Filler Plug

AIR CLEANER

Service air cleaner cartridge every

twenty-five hours, more often if engine is

used in very dusty conditions.

• Loosen air cleaner screws, one on

each side of cover.

• Remove air cleaner cover.

• Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge.

Be careful. Do not allow dirt or debris to

fall into carburetor.

• Clean by tapping gently on a flat

surface.

• If very dirty or damaged, replace

cartridge.

•Clean and replace cover. Tighten

screws securely.

_,CAUTION" Petroleum solvents, such as

kerosene, are not to be used to clean

cartridge. They may cause deterioration

of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do

not use pressurized air to clean or dry

cartridge.

Air Cleaner

COOLING SYSTEM

Your engine is air cooled. For proper

engine performance and long life keep

your engine clean.

•Clean air screen frequently using a

stiff-bristled brush.

•Remove blower housing and clean as

necessary.

•Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff.

Blower

Housing

Screen

MUFFLER

Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do

not tamper with exhaust system. Dam-

aged mufflers or spark arresters could

create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically

and replace if 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 hour_

of use, whichever comes first. Spark pluc

type and gap setting are shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS".

TRANSMISSION

Once a season, lubricate the right hand

gear case grease fitting with 1 oz. of EP

#1 grease.

CLEANING

•Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. of all

foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive 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. Water in engine can

result in a shortened engine life.

_I_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire

from spark plug and place wire where it

cannot come into contact with plug.

TILLER

TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT

Select handle height best suited for your

tilling conditions. Handle height will be

different when tiller digs into soil.

•First loosen handle hex bolt.

•Handle can be positioned at different

settings between "HIGH" and "LOW"

positions.

• Retighten hex bolt securely after

adjusting.

(Low) Position

TIRE CARE

_iLCAUTION: When mounting tires,

unless 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

• Place blocks under transmission to

keep tiller from tipping.

• Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from

wheel,

• Remove wheel and tire.

•Repair tire and reassemble.

Clevis Pin

Hairpin Clip

TO REMOVE BELT GUARD

NOTE: For ease of removal, remove

hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel.

Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch.

•Remove two (2) screws 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.

Belt Guard Screw _

and

_._F "_ (..Located

_\_>'./5: '_ Behind

Hairpin Clip and Clevis Pin

TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE

BELT

• Remove belt guard as described in "TO

REMOVE BELT GUARD".

• Remove old belt by slipping off engine

pulley first then remove from transmis-

sion pulley.

• Place new belt in groove of transmis-

sion pulley and into engine pulley.

BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP

OF IDLER PULLEY. NOTE POSITION

OF BELT TO GUIDES.

•Check belt adjustment as described

below.

• Replace belt guard.

• Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin

and hairpin clip.

GROUND DRIVE BELT

ADJUSTMENT

For proper belt tension, the extension

spring should have about 5/8 inch stretch

when drive control bar is in "ENGAGED"

position. This tension can be attained as

follows:

• Loosen 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.

Cable Clip Screw

DriveControl Cable

Engine Pulley Belt Guide "B"

Idler Pulley More Tension

Transmission Pulley

TINE REPLACEMENT

_I,CAUTION: "13nesare sharp. Wear

gloves or other protection when handling

tines.

A badly worn tine causes your tiller to

work harder and dig more shallow. Most

important, worn tines cannot chop and

shred organic matter as effectively nor

bury it as deeply as good tines. A tine

this worn needs to be replaced.

NewTine Worn Tine

• To maintain the superb tilling perfor-

mance of this machine the tines should

be checked for sharpness, wear, and

bending, particularly the tines which an

next to the transmission. If the gap be-

tween the tines exceeds 3-1/2 inches

they should be replaced or straightene_

as necessary.

• New tines should be assembled.

Sharpened tine edges will rotate rear-

ward from above.

Trans_iion

*-3-1/2" MAX

Shear Pin

Sharp Edge

Shear Pin -_

Sharp Edge

Counter "line

Rotation

Sharp

Edge

Hairpin Clip

Sharp

Edge

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of

the emission control devices and sys-

tems, which are being done at the

customers expense, may be performed

by any non-road engine repair establish-

ment or individual. Warranty repairs must

be performed by an authorized engine

manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has a high speed fixed jet

and has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary.

However, minor adjustments may be

required to compensate for differences in

fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the

carburetor does need adjustment,

proceed as follows. Stop

Throttle Linkage

Idle Speed Adjusting

Screw

IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT

•To adjust idle RPM, rotate throttle

linkage counterclockwise and hold

against stop while adjusting idle speed

adjusting screw to obtain 1750 RPM.

Release throttle linkage.

ACCELERATION TEST

•Move throttle control lever from

"SLOW" to "FAST" position. If engine

hesitates or dies, turn idle needle valve

out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn.

Repeat test and continue to adjust, if

necessary, until engine accelerates

smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust or damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

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 authorized

service center/department, which has the

proper equipment and experience to

make any necessary adjustments.

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.

_iLCAUTION" 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 Maintenance section of this

manual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

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

FUELSYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It 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 let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. 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.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean oil. (See "ENGINE" in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

• Remove spark plug.

• Pour 1 ounce (29 ml) of oil through

spark plug hole into cylinder.

• Pull starter handle slowly several times

to distribute oil.

• Replace with new spark plug.

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your unit indoors and

cover it to give protection from dust and

dirt.

• Cover your unit with a suitable protec-

tive 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.

CAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEM

Willnotstart

Hard to start

Loss of power

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

3. Engine flooded.

4. Dirty air cleaner.

5. Water in fuel.

Clogged fuel tank.

Loose spark plug wire.

Bad spark plug or

improper gap.

Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

10.Oil soaked air filter.

1. Throttle control not set

properly.

2. Dirty air cleaner.

3. Bad spark plug or

improper gap.

4. Stale or dirty fuel.

5. Loose spark plug wire.

6. Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

1. Engine is overloaded.

2. Dirty air cleaner.

3. Low oil leveVdiffy oil.

4. Faulty spark plug.

5. Oil in fuel.

6. Stale or dirty fuel.

7. Water in fuel.

8. Clogged fuel tank.

9. Spark plug wire loose.

10.Dirty engine air screen.

11.Dirty/clogged muffler.

12.Carburetor out of adjuts-

ment.

13.Poor compression.

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See "TO START ENGINE" in

the Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes before

attempting to staff.

4. Clean or replace aircleaner

cartridge.

5. Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

and refill tank with fresh

gasoline.

6. Remove fuel tank and clean.

7. Make sure spark plug wire is

seated properly on plug.

8. Replace spark plug or adjust

gap.

9. Make necessary adjustments.

10. Replace air filter.

1. Place throttle control in "FAST"

position.

2. Clean or replace air cleaner

cartridge.

3. Replace spark plug or adjust

gap.

4. Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

5. Make sure spark plug wire is

seated properly on plug.

6. Make necessary adjustments.

1. Set depth stake and wheels for

shallower tilling.

2. Clean or replace aircleaner

cartridge.

3. Check oil level/change oil.

4. Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

5. Drain and clean fuel tank and

refill, and clean carburetor.

6. Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

and refill tank with fresh

gasoline.

8. Remove fuel tank and clean.

9. Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

10.Clean engine air screen.

11 .Clean/replace muffler.

12.Make necessary adjustments.

13.Contact an authorized Sears

Service Center/Depaffment.

CAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEM

Engine

overheats 1. Low oil level/dirty oil.

2. Dirty engine air screen.

3. Dirty engine.

4. Partially plugged muffler.

5. Improper carburetor

adjustment.

1. Check oil level/change oil.

2. Clean engine air screen.

3. Clean cylinder fins, air screen

muffler area.

4. Remove and clean muffler.

5. Adjust carburetor to richer

position.

Excessive 1. Ground too dry and hard. 1. Moisten ground or wait for

bounce/difficult more favorable soil conditions

handling

Soil balls up or 1. Ground too wet. 1. Wait for more favorable

clumps soil conditions.

Engine runs but 1. Tine control is not engaged. 1. Engage tine control.

tiller won't 2. V-belt not correctly adjusted. 2. Inspect/adjust V-belt.

move 3. V-belt is off pulley(s). 3. InspectV-belt.

1. Tilling too deep.

2. Throttle control not properly

adjusted.

3. Carburetor out of

adjustment.

Engine runs but

labors when

tilling

1. Set depth stake for shallower

tilling.

2. Check throttle control setting.

3. Make necessary adjustments

Tines Skip 1. Shear pin (s) broken. 1. Replace shear pin(s).

over ground

Hard to Shift 1. Gears not timmed. 1. Briefly engage drive control

into gear bar and release or rock tiller

forward and backward until arc

able to shift gears.

Tiller shuts off

when drive

control bar

engaged

1. Shift lever set in between

counter rotating till position

and forward rotating till

position.

2. Tines jammed.

1, Shift to either counter rotating

till position or forward rotating

tillposition.

2, Clear tines.

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HANDLES

_.24

23 21

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

2 141406 Grip, Handle

3 110673X Grommet, Handle

4 127254X Bar, Drive Control Assembly

5 6712J Cap, Vinyl

6 170388 Panel,Control

7 110641X Bushing, Split

9 72010520 *Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.50

10 8206H Handle, Grip

11 STD624003 *Clip, Hairpin

12 81328 Bolt, Shoulder

13 110741X Handle, Shift

14 109313X Grommet, Rubber

15 110702X Rod, Shift

16 STD523710 *Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1

17 109229X Lock, Handle

KEY PART

NO. NO.

18 STD541437

19 19131611

21 150258

22 165197

23 170488

24 9484R

25 73970500

26 110675X

27 73900400

DESCRIPTION

*Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga.

Handle, Assemble

Clip, Nyl BIk Cable

Screw, Hex, Washer Hd, Slotted

#10-24 x 1/2

Clip

Locknut, Hex, Flange

Clutch, Cable

*Nut, Hex Flange 1/4-20 Unc

* STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches. 1 inch = 25.4 m

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MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE

28 3

15 24

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO,

1 STD541431 "Nut, Keps, Flange 5/16-18 26 165501X558

2 STD551137 *Washer, Lock 3/8 27 132801

3 STD541037 "Nut, Hex 3/8-16 28 104679X

4 170127 Shield, Inner Belt Guard Rt 29 12000032

5 154734 Screw Shift Lever 30 159229

6 110111X Lever, Shift 31 102194X

7 STD532505 *Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5 32 102141X

88700J Plate, Shift indicator 33 STD523710

9 170488 Screw, Hex, Washer Head, 34 102173X

Slotted #10-24 x 1/2 35 74760524

10 9484R Clip 36 102331X

11 STD551125 *Washer, Lock 1/4 37 130812

12 STD541025 *Nut, Hex 1/4-20 38 74760544

13 23230506 *Screw, Set, 5/16-18 x 3/8 39 140062

14 110652X Spacer, Split 40 170488

0.327 x 0.42 x 2.09 41 73800400

15 STD551031 "Washer 11/32x11/16x16Ga. 43 69180

16 145102 Sheave,Transmission 44 STD541431

19 12000028 Ring, Retaining 46 73800400

21 156117 Spacer, Split0.327xO.42x1.220 64 19091016

23 102190X Tire

150750 Rim

795R Tire Valve

24 126875X Rivet, Drilled

25 STD624003 *Clip, Hairpin

DESCRIPTION

Guard, Belt

Belt, V

Pulley, Idler

Ring, Klip

Bracket, Idler

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 10

Shaft, Idler Arm

*Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1

Counterweight, R.H.

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2

Bracket, Reinforcement, L.H.

Sheave, Engine

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 2-3/4

Cap

Screw Hex Wsh Hd #8-18 x I/2

Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 1/4-20 UNC

Nut Lock #10-24

Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 5/16-18 Unc

Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 1/4-20 UNC

Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga

*STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

5 102332X Bracket, Reinforcment

6 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2

7 102173X CounterWeight, R.H.

8 STD551137 *Washer, Lock 3/8

9 STD541037 *Nut, Hex 3/8-16

11 STD624003 *Clip, Hairpin

12 126875X Rivet, Drilled

13 102190X Tire

150750 Rim

795R Tire Valve

KEY PART

NO. NO.

14 STD541431

15 .....

DESCRIPTION

"Nut, Keps 5/16-18

Engine, (See Breakdown) Briggs

& Stratton Model No. 94202,Type

No. 0118-E1

* STANDARD HARDWARE -. PURCHASE LOCALLY

NOTE: All component dimensions given in

U.S.inches. 1 inch =25.4 mm

TRANSMISSION

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180

24 25

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 170354

2 165729

3 161963

45020J

5 1370H

6 137335

7 145101

6 4895H

9 154467

10 7392M

11 100371K

12 106160X

13 142145

14 8353J

15 1200O039

16 154466

18 4356J

23 102111X

24 STD551143

25 STD541143

27 143009

28 10639OX

29 102134X

30 150737

31 143008

32 106388X

33 102121X

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Transmission Assembly (includes 34 102112X

Key Nos. 2-54) 35 102101X

Gearcase, L H. w/Bea ring 36 154355

(includes Key No. 4)

Gasket, Gearcase 37 4422J

Bearing, Needle 38 154356

Washer Thrust5/8 x1.10 x1/32 39 105345X

Pinion, Input 40 170387

Shaft, Input 41 8358J

Beadng, Needle 42 4220R

Washer, Seal 43 106146X

Ball, Steel 44 155236

Spring, Shift, Fork 46 170338

O-Ring

Arm, Shift 49 132688

Fork, Shift 50 106147X

Ring, Klip 51 17720408

Shaft, Shift 52 STD541031

Washer 53 165140

Shaft, Reverse Idler 54 17720412

*Washer, Lock 7/16 60 6855M

*Nut, Hex 7/16-20 61 170366

Bearing, Shaft, Ground Ddve - - 6066J

Spacer 0.765 x 1.125 x 1.23

Chain #35-50 Pitch

Ground Shaft Assembly

Beadng, Shaft, Ground Ddve

Spacer 0.70 x 1.O0 x 1.150

Sprocket and Gear Assembly

DESCRIPTION

Shaft, Reduction (2nd}

Screw, Lock 5/16-18 x 3-1/2

Sprocket Assembly w/Bearing

(Includes Key Nos. 37 and 38)

Bearing, Needle

Sprocket, Tine

Gear, Cluster, Red 1st & 2rid

Spacer

Shaft, Reduction (1st)

Washer, Thrust

Spacer 1.01 x 1+75 x 0.760

Seal Asm OII

Gearcase, R.H. w/Beadng

(Includes Key No. 8)

Shaft, Tine

Chain, Roller #50+50 P{tch

Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2

*Nut, Hex 5/16-18

Bearing Kit, Tine Shaft

Screw Thd Cut 1/4-20 x3/4

Fitting Grease

Split Spacer .52 x .64 x .562

Grease, Plastilube #1

• STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY

NOTE: All component dimensions given in

U.S.inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TINE SHIELD

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13 14 ,j

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 73900500

3 8393J

412000036

5 STD533107

6 8394J

7 8392J

9102152X558

10 72140508

11 STD541031

12 STD551131

13 STD533112

14 124343X

15 73900400

18 STD532512

19 102701X

20 STD541037

DESCRIPTION

Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18

Pin, Stake, Depth

Ring, Klip

*Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x3/4 Gr 5

Spring

Bracket, Latch

Shield, Tine

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 UNC x 1

*Nut, Hex 5/16-18

*Washer, Lock 5/16

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1-1/4

Bracket, Shield Tine

*Nut, Hex Flange 1/4-20 Uric

*Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4

Grip

*Nut, Hex 3/8-16

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

21 102156X Stake, Depth

22 74930632 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16x2

23 4440J Hinge

24 STD532505 *Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x1/2

25 6712J Cap, Vinyl

26 109227X Pad, Idler

27 102686X558 Shield, Leveling

28 120588X Pin, Hinge

29 104085X558 Shield Asm Pnt Side

32 73220400 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 Uno

33 STD551125 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4

* STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCAL.LY

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TILLER --MODEL NUMBER 917.293180

TINE ASSEMBLY

1_3 3

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 4459J

2 132673

3 6554J

4 STD624008

5 132721

6 73610600

7 STD551137

8 74610616

DESCRIPTION

Tine, Outer, L.H.

Pin, Shear

Tine, Inner, L.H.

Retainer, Spring Zinc

Assembly, Hub and Plate, L.H.

Nut, Hex 3/8-24

*Washer, Lock 3/8

Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1

KEY PART

NO. NO.

9 4460J

10 132722

11 6555J

DESCRIPTION

Tine, Outer, RH.

Assembly, Hub and Plate, R.H.

Tine, Inner, R,H.

* STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

DECALS

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KEY PART

NO. NO.

1171670

2170714

4170712

5 120431X

6170715

7110719X

8 171920

9120075X

10 157984

11 171803

12 162215

13 163094

14 165327

-- 171023

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Logo

Decal, Caution, Drive Control

Decal, Hand Placement

Decal, Shift Indicator

Decal, Operation and Lubrication

Decal, Craftsman

Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines

Decal, Counter Rot. Tine

Decal, 3.75 HP

Decal, Tine Shield Wing Dora

Decal, Depth Stake

Decal, Control Speed

Manual, OwneC's (Eng/Span)

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lit REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS

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ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON --MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO. 0118-E1

358 GASKET SET

121 CARBURETOR KIT

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1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET

TILLER --MODEL NUMBER 917.293180

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KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1494549 Cylinder Assembly

2 293706 Bushing, Cylinde (Special

Tools Required For Installa-

tion)

3 299819 * Seal, Oil

5 214277 Head, Cylinder

7 272694 _* Gasket, Cylinder Head

8 495774 Breather, Valve Chamber

9 27549 O* Gasket, Valve Cover

10 94621 Screw, Sems, Valve Cover

Mount.

11 66578 Grommet, Breather Tube

12 270833 * Gasket, Crankcase, Standard

.015"

270895 Gasket, Crankcase .005"

270896 Gasket, Crankcase .009"

13 94960 Screw, Cylinder Head

15 94387 P_ug,Oil Drain

(Opposite Carb Side)

16 495211 Crankshaft

499047 Key, Timing Gear Retaining

18 394820 Cover Assembly, Crankcase

19 293708 Bushing, Crankcase

20 299819 Seal, Oil

21 281658 Plug, Oil Filler

22 94607 Screw, Hex

94917 Stud, Hex Drive (Used In Pos.

4&5

of crankcase cover)

22A 94862 Screw, Hex, (Used In Pos. No.

23 496278 Flywheel

24 222698 Key, Flywheel

25 498668 Piston Assembly, Standard

498669 Piston Assembly .010"

Oversize

498670 Piston Assembly .020"

Oversize

498671 Piston Assembly .030"

Oversize

26 498680 Ring Set, Piston, Standard

498681 Ring Set, Piston .010"

Oversize

498682 Ring Set, Piston .020"

Oversize

498683 Ring Set, Piston .030"

Oversize

27 26026 Lock, Piston Pin

28 298909 Pin Assembly, Piston,

Standard

298908 Pin Assembly, Piston .005"

Over

29 294367 Rod Assembly, Connecting

296079 Rod Assembly, Connecting,

.020" Undersize Crankpin

Bore

30 220670 Dipper, Connecting Rod

32 94699 Screw, Connecting Rod

33 296676 Valve, Exhaust (Includes

Retainer Number 93312)

34 296677 Valve, Intake

35 260552

37 224557

38 94736

40 93312

45 230173

46 493747

51 273113

53 94523

55 499441

58 281464

60 393152

65 94904

73 225381

90 499491

95 93499

96 223793

97 495313

109 497230

121 495606

124 94616

127 220352

127A 223789

144 499901

152 260575

153 490501

154 93527

161 492797

163

180

181

190

!90A

191

Spring, Valve

Guard, Fylwheel

Screw, Hex

Retainer, Valve Spring

Tappet, Valve

Gear, Cam

(a** Gasket, Carb, Mounting

Screw, Exhaust

Housing, Rewind, Starter

Rope, Starter

Grip, Starter Rope

Screw, Starter, Housing

Screen, Rotating

Carburetor Assembly

Screw, Slotted

Valve, Throttle

Shaft and Lever, Throttle

Choke, Shaft Kit

Carburetor, Overhaul Kit

Screw, Torx_

Plug, Welch

Pulley/Spring Assy.

Spring Throttle Adjustment

Collar, Bell, Crank

Screw, Slotted

Base, Air Cleaner

271935 _* Gasket, Air Cleaner

495377 Tank, Fuel

494559 Cap, Fuel Tank

94919 Screw, Torx_

94924 Screw, Torx_

272489 Gasket, Fuel Tank

Indic_es Parts Included in Gasket Set

(494550)

indicates Parts Included in Carburetor

Overhaul Kit (495606)

O Indicates Parts Included in Value

Overhaul Gasket Set (292638)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293180

ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON --MODEL NUMBER 94202, TYPE NO. 0118-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

200 495213

201 263174

202 262470

209 260041

211 263030

216 263188

222 499533

257 93543

298 220859

300 493288

304 499522

305 94786

306 224555

307 93758

308 224556

332 94877

333 496914

334 94731

337 802592

356 497298

358 495605

363 19203

373 94908

383 89838

392 262328

393 225058

394 272538

432 221377

433 93265

434 213963

435 93141

455 225502

456 281503

459 281505

526 94914

527 223786

528 491435

529 67838

535 491435

536 494279

542 94897

608 499706

609 265715

611 231067

512 391813

621 296110

Blade, Governor 621A 396847

Link,Governor 623 94943

Link,Throttle 634 271853

Spring, Governor 635 66538

Spring, Gov. Idle 643 280737

Link, Choke 679 270382

Bracket, Control 680 221839

Screw, Hex Head 689 260575

Locknut, Muftler 741 261533

Muffler, Exhaust 748 99669

Housing, Blower 780 226029

Screw, Seres 851 493880

Shield, Cylinder 864 492232

Screw, Seres, Cylinder Shield 869 211172

Mnt. 870 211291

Cover, Cylinder Head 871 231348

Nut, Flywheel 63709

Armature, Magneto

Screw,Armature Mounting 883 272203

Plug, Spark 955 281227

Wire, Ground 967 491588

Gasket Set 968 495872

Puller, Flywheel 969 490073

Nut, Hex

Wrench, Spark Plug 971 94902

Spring, Fuel PumpOiaphragm 987 398970

Screw, Carburetor 994 398067

Diaphragm 995 497195

Cap, Spring 1036 499329

Pin, Diaphragm 1095 99669

Cover, Diaphragm 2500

Screw, Diaphragm Cover

Cup, Flywheel

Plate, Pawl Fdction

Pawl, Ratchet

Screw, Hex

Clamp, Breather Tube **

Filter, Air

Grommet, Breather Tube

Filter, Air (_

Air Cleaner Kit

Screw, Hex Head

Starter Assembly, Rewind

Spdng, Choke

Line, Fuel

Tube, Pickup

Switch, Stop

Screw, Shoulder

Washer, Throttle Shaft, Foam

Elbow, Spark Plug

Spacer, Air Cleaner

Washer, Choke Shaft, Foam

Washer, Choke Shaft

Spring, Friction

Gear, 13ming

Screw, Hex.

Anchor, Spring

Terminal, Ignition Cable

Adapter Assembly, Muffler

Seat, Intake Valve

Seat, Exhaust Valve

Guide, Exhaust Valve

Guide, Intake Valve

(See Repair Manual)

Gasket, Muffler

Plug

Filter, Air

Cover, Air Cleaner

Screw, Slotted Hex,

(Incl. Grommet)

Screw, Hex

Seal, Throttle Shaft

Spark Arrester

Control, Throttle

Label Kit, Emission

Gasket Set, Vavle Overhaul

94202-0115Replacement Engine

-- -- 495914 Replacement Shortblock

Indicates Parts Included in Gasket Set

(494550)

Indicates Parts Included in Carburetor

Overhaul Kit (495606)

Indicates Parts Included in Value

Overhaul Gasket Set (292638)

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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