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Owner's Manual

14 INCH TINE WIDTH

REAR TINE WITH

COUNTER ROTATING TINES

TILLER

Model No,

917.293470

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

• Maintenance

•Espa._ol

•Repair Parts

This product has a low emission engine which operates

differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en-

gine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

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

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

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

ProductSpecifications..........................4

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

Operation..............................................8

Maintenance Schedule...................... 13

Maintenance....................................... 13

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

Storage ............................................... 19

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

IllustratedParts List ............................42

Pads Ordering..................... Back Cover

LIMITED ONE YEARWARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER

Forone (t) year from date of pumhase,whenthisCraftsmanTiller is maintained,

lubricated,and tuned up accordingto the operatingand maintenanceinstructionsin

the owne¢smanual,Sears will repairfree of charge any defectin matedal orworkman-

ship.

ThisWarrantydoes notcover:.

• Expandableitemswhichbecome wornduringnormaluse, such as tines, spark

plugs,air cleaners and belts.

•Repairsnecessarybecause of operatorabuse or negligence,includingbent

crankshaftsand the failure to maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructions

containedin the owner'smanual.

•If thisCraftsmanTilleris usedfor commercialor rentalpurposes,thisWarranty

appliesfor onlythirty(30) days from the date of purchase.

Warrantyserviceis availableby returningthe craftsmanpowermowerto the nearest

seam servicecentar/departmentin the unitedstates.This warrantyappliesonly while

thisproductis in use in the unitedstates.

This Warrantygivesyou specificlegal rights,and youmay alsohave other rightswhich

varyfrom stateto state.

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

IMPORTANT: This cuttingmachine is capableof amputatinghandsand feet and

throwingobjects.Failureto observe the following safetyinstructionscouldresultin

seriousinjuryor death.

TRAINING

•Read the Owner'sManual carefully.Be

thoroughlyfamiliar withthe controls

and the proper use of the equipment.

Know howto stop the unitand disen-

gage the controlsquickly.

•Never allow childrento operate the

equipment.Never allowadults to

operate the equipmentwithoutproper

instruction.

•Keepthe area of operationclear of all

persons, padiculadysmall children,

and pats.

PREPARATION

•Thoroughlyinspectthe area wherethe

equipmentis to be used and remove all

foreign objects.

•Disengageall clutchesand shiftinto

neutralbefore startingthe engine

(motor).

•Do notoperate the equipment without

wearingadequate outer garments.

Wear footwear that willimprovetooting

on slipperysurfaces.

•Handlefuel withcare; it is highly

flammable.

•Use an approvedfuel container.

•Never add fuel to a runningengine or

hot engine.

•Fillfuel tank outdoorswithextreme

care. Never fillfuel tank indoors.

•Replace gasoline cap securelyand

clean up spilledfuel before restarting.

•Use extensioncordsand receptacles

as specifiedby the manufacturerfor all

unitswithelectricdrive motorsor

electricstartingmotors.

• Never attempt to make any adjustments

while the engine (motor) is running

(except where specifically recommend-

ed by manufacturer),

OPERATION

• Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating pads.

• Exercise extreme caution when

operating on or crossing gravel drives,

walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden

hazards or traffic. Do not carry passen-

gere.

• 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 motom.

•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 pets away.

• Do not overload the machine capacity

by attempting to till too deep at too fast

a rate.

•Never operate the machine at high

speeds on slippery surfaces. Look

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.

ALook for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!fl BECOME ALERTll! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

ACAUTION: 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: Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and certain vehicle compo-

nents contain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer

and birth defects or other reproductive

harm.

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 3QUARTS

CAPACITY: UNLEADED

REGULAR

OIL(API-SF-SJ): SAE30

CAPACITY:20OZ.) (ABOVE32°F)

SAE5W-30

(BELOW32°F)

SPARKPLUG: CHAMPION

GAP:,030") RJtgLMOR

J19LM

CONGRATULATIONSonyourpurchase

ofaSearsTiller.Ithasbeendesigned,

engineeredand manufacturedto give

you the best possibledependabilityand

performance.

Shouldyou expedence any problemsyou

cannoteasily remedy, please contacta

Sears or other qualifiedServiceCenter.

We have competent,well-trainedtechni-

ciansandthe propertoolsto serviceor

repairthisunit.

Please readand retainthismanual.The

instructionswillenable you to assemble

and maintainyour tillerproperly.Always

observethe =SAFETYRULES".

Yournew tillerhas been assembledat the

factory withexceptionof thosepartsleft

unassembledfor shippingpurposes. To

ensuresate and properoperationof your

tillerall parts and hardwareyou as-

semblemustbe tightenedsecurely.Use

the correcttools as necessaryto insure

proper tightness.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observethe safety rules.

•Followa regularschedulein maintain-

ing,caringfor and usingyour tiller.

•Followthe instructionsunderthe

"Customer Responsibilities"and

"Storage"sectionsof thisOwner's

Manual,

_,WARNING: This unitis equippedwith

an intemal combustionengine and

shouldnot be used on or near any

unimprovedforest-covered, brush-

coveredor grasscovered land unlessthe

engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith

a spark arrestermeeting applicablelocal

orstatelaws (if any). If a sparkarrester is

used, it shouldbe maintainedin effective

workingorderby the operator.

In the state of Californiathe aboveis

requiredby law (Section4442 of the

Calitomia PublicResourcesCode).

Otherstatesmay have similarlaws.

Federal lawsapply on federal lands. A

sparkarresterfor the muffleris available

throughyour nearestSears service

center (See REPAIRPARTSsectionof

this manual).

These accessorieswere availablewhenthe tillerwas purchased. They are also

availableat mostSears Retail outlets and Service Centers. Most Sears Stores can

orderrepairpartsfor you when youprovidethe model numberof yourtiller.

ENGINE

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TILLER PERFORMANCE

FURROWOPENER

111LLERMAJNTENA_ICE

Your new tiller has been assembled at the

factory with exception of those pads left

unassembled for shipping purposes. To

ensure safe and proper operation of your

tiller al! parts and hardware you assemble

must be tightened securely. Use the

correct tools as necessary to insure

proper tightness.

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 gauge

(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

FRONT

OPERATOR'S

POSITION

RIGHT

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

(2) Handle Locks

(1) Hairpin Clips

(2) Shear Pins & Clips

(1) Carriage Bolt

3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr. 5

(1) Center Locknut

3/8-16 UNC

(1) Cable Clip

(1) Pivot Bolt

3/8-16 UNC Grade 5

,(1) FlatWasher

13/32 x1 x 11 Ga.

O(1) Handle Lock Lever "_

UNPACKING CARTON

_I_CAUTION: 8e carefulof exposed

stapleswhen handlingor disposingof

cartoningmatedaL

IMPORTANT: When unpackingand

assemblingtiller,be carefulof exposed

stapleswhen handlingor disposingof

cartoningmetedal.

1. While holdinghandleassembly,cut

cable ties securinghandle assembly

to topframe. Let handleassembly

rest ontiller.

2. Removetop frame of carton.

3. Slowly ease handleassemblyup and

placeon topof carton.

4. Cut down dght hand front and right

hand rear comersof carton,lay side

cartonwall down.

5. Remove packingmaterial fromhandle

aasemb_y.

6. Separate shiftrod fromhandle

assembly.

mbly

INSTALL HANDLE

1. Insertone handle lock(withteeth

facing outward)in gearcasenotch.

(Applygrease on smoothsideof

handlelock to aid in keepinglockin

place untilhandleassembly is

loweredinto position.)

VIEWED FROM R.H. SIDE OFTILLER

Gearcase Notch

Handle Lock

2. Grasp handleassembly. Holdin "up"

position. Be sure handle lockremains

in gearcase notch. Slide handle

assemblyinto position.

3. Rotate handleassemblydown. insert

rear cardage boltfirst,withhead of

bolton L.H. side of tillerand loosely

assemble Iocknut.

Loosen Handle Lock

Lever to Move

"UP" Position

old

4. Insertpivotbolt infrontpartof plate

and tighten.

5. Cutdown remainingcomersof carton

and lay panelsfiat.

6. Lower the handleassembly. Tighten

nuton cardage bolt so handlemoves

withsome resistance. This willallow

foreasier adjustment.

7. Place flat washer onthreadedend of

handle locklever.

8. Insert handlelock leverthrough

handle base and gearcase. Screw in

handlelock leverjust enoughto hold

lever in place.

9. Insertsecond handlelock(withteeth

inward)in the slot of the handlebase

(justinsideof washer).

tO.Raise handleassemblyto highest

positionand securelytighten handle

lockleverby rotatingclockwise.

Leavinghandle assemblyin highest

positionwill make it easierto connect

shiftrod.

•Flat Washer Handle Lock

x'Z

INSERT CABLE CLIP

•Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the Hairpir

back of handle column. Push cables ShiftRod

into clip,

Handle Column

Shift Lever

Indicator

Cables

Cable Clip

CONNECT SHIFT ROD

1. Insert end of shift rodfarthest from

bend into hole of shift lever indicator.

2. Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift

rod to secure with bend of clip on right

side.

[_ Attach this End To shift

Lever tndicator

ShiftRod

REMOVETILLER FROM CRATE

1. Adjust handle assemby to lowest

position. Be sure lock lever iF tight-

ened securely,

2, Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N"

(neutral) position,

3, Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle.

Separate cardboard cover from

leveling shield.

4. Rotate tiller handle to the right and

pull tiller out of carton,

CHECKTIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your unit were overinflated at

the factory for shipping purposes, Correct

and equal tire pressure is important for

best tilling performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI.

HANDLE HEIGHT

•Handle height may be adjusted to

better suit operator. (See "TO ADJUST

HANDLE HEIGHT" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

ThesesymbolsmayappearonyourTillerorinliteraturesuppliedwiththeproduct.

Leamandunderstandtheirmeaning.

KNOWYOURTILLER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR

TILLER.

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

various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

FNR& 0<,

TLLII_ FORWARD NEUTRAL Rk_._SE CNJTION Eq_tE ENGINE FAST

_w_m _ c+T

ThrottleControl

Sh_ Lever

Drive Control Bar Shift Lever Indicator

Recoil

Starter

Handle

MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Our tillersconformto the safetystandardsof the Amedcan NationalStandardsInstitute.

DRIVE CONTROL BAR - Used to engage

tines.

DEPTH STAKE - Controls depth at which

tiller will dig.

OUTER SIDE SHIELD - Adjustable to

protect small plants from being boded.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control

engine speed.

LEVELING SHIELD -Levels tilled soil.

SHIFT LEVER oUsed to shift transmission

gears.

SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR - Shows

which gear the transmission is in.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Used to

start the 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.

HOWTO USEYOURTILLER

Know how to operate all controls before

adding fuel and oil or attempting to start

engine.

STOPPING

TINES AND DRIVE

1. Release drive control bar to stop

movement,

2. Move shift lever to "N" (neutral)

position.

ENGINE

• Move throttle control to "STOP" posi-

tion. If equipped with stop switch, move

switch to "STOP" position.

NOTE= Never use choke to stop engine.

Drive Control Bar

"ENGAGED" Position ShiffLever

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.

Shallowest Tilling

(Cultivating)

Deeptest Tilling_

Depth Stake _--

"_ Transport Position

Dnve Contml Bar

"DISENGAGED"

Poslr_n ThrottleContml

TINE OPERATION -WITHWHEEL

DRIVE

• Always release drive control bar before

moving shift lever into another posi-

tion,

• Tine movement is achieved by moving

shift lever to (_) till position and

engaging drive control bar.

FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY/TINES

STOPPED

•Release drive control bar and move

shift lever indicator to "F" (forward)

position. Engage ddve control bar and

tiller will move forward.

REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES

STOPPED

1. DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND

TILLER.

2. Release the drive control bar.

3. Move throttle control to "SLOW"

position.

4. Move shift lever indicator to =R"

(reverse) position.

5. Hold drive control bar against the

handle to start tiller movement.

TILLING

1. 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.

2. Place shift lever indicator in till

position.

3. Hold the drive control bar against the

handle to start tilling movement. Tines

and wheels will both turn.

4. 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

"B"

Side Shield

"Locked"

Position

g I'A"

TURNING

I. Release the drive controlbar.

2. Move throttlecontrolto "SLOW"

position.

3. Place shiftlever indicatorin "F"

(forward) position. Tines willnot turn.

4. Lifthandleto raisetinesout of ground.

5. Swingthe handle inthe opposite

directionyouwish to turn, being

carefulto keep feet and legsaway

from tines.

6. When you have completedyour tam-

around, releasethe drive controlbar

and lower handle. Place shift lever in

(till)positionand move throttlecontrol

to desiredspeed. To begintilling,

holdddve controlbar againstthe

handle.

OUTER SIDE SHIELDS

The back edges of the outerside shields

are slottedso that the shieldscan be

raised for deep tillingand loweredfor

shallowtillingto protectsmallplantsfrom

being buried.

1, Loosennut"A"in slotand nut=B_.

2. Move shieldto desiredposition(both

sides).

3. Retightennuts.

TOTRANSPORT

_I,CAUTION: Beforeliftingor transporting,

allowtillerengineand mufflerto cool.

Disconnectsparkplugwire. Drain

gasolinefrom fuel tank.

AROUND THE YARD

I. Releasethe depth stake pin. Move

the depthstake down to the tophole

for transportingthe tiller. Place depth

stake pinin hole of depthstaketo lock

in position. This preventstinesfrom

scuffing the ground,

2. Place shiftlever indicatorin "F"

(forward)positionfor transporting.

3. Hold the drive controlbar againstthe

handleto start tillermovement. Tines

will nottam.

4. Move throttlecontrolto desiredspeed.

AROUND TOWN

1. Disconnectsparkplug wire,

2. Drainfuel tank.

3. Transportin updghtpositionto

preventoil leakage.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

IMPORTANT: Be very carefulnotto allow

dirt to enter the enginewhen checkingor

addingoil 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.

1. With engine level, clean area around

oil filler plug and remove plug.

2. Engine oil should be to point of

overflowing when engine is level.

• For approximate capacity see =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 4 of

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

Service Classification SF-SJ.

•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.

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.

A, WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gesohol 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 avoid engine

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 fuel

next season. See Storage section of this

manual for additional information. Never

use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-

ucts in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

ACAUTION: 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 of

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

_CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in

"DISENGAGED" position when starting

engine.

When starting engine for the first time or if

engine has run out of fuel, it will take

extra pulls of the recoil starter to move

fuel from the tank to the engine.

1. Make sure spark plug wire is properly

connected.

2. Move shift lever indicator to "N"

(neutral) position.

3. Place throttle control in "FAST"

position.

4, Turn fuel shut-off valve 1/4 turn to

open position.

5, Move choke control to choke position.

6, Grasp recoil starter handle with one

hand and grasp tiller handle with

other hand. Pull rope out slowly until

engine reaches start of compression

cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at

this point).

7. Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do

not let starter handle snap back

against starter.

NOTE: If engine fires but does not start,

move choke control to half choke position.

Pull recoil starter handle until engine

starts.

8. When engine starts, slowly move

choke control to "RUN" position as

engine warms up.

NOTE: A warm engine requires less

choking to start.

9. Move throttle control to desired

running position.

10.Allow engine to warm up for afew

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: Ifengine does not start, see

troubleshooting points.

Choke Control

Starter Handle

TILLING HINTS

_aCAUTION; Until you are accustomed to

ndling your tiller, start actual field use

with throttle in slow position (mid-way

between =FAST" and "IDLE").

•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 un-

wanted vegetation. The decomposition

of this vegetable matter enriches the

soil. Depending on the climate (rainfall

and wind), it may be advisable to till the

soil at the end of the growing season to

further condition the soil.

• Boil 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

moistened before tilling; however,

extremely wet soil will "ball-up" or

clump dudng tilling. Wait until the soil is

less wet in order to achieve the best

results. When tilling in the fall, remove

vines and long grass to prevent them

from wrapping around the line shaft

and slowing your tilling operation.

•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

negotiate than about-faces. Second,

the tiller won't be pulling itself, and

you, toward the row next to it.

• Do not lean on handle. This takes

weight off the 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.

CULTIVATING

Cultivatingis destroyingthe weeds

betweenrowsto preventthem from

robbingnourishmentand moisturefrom

the plants,At the same time,breakingup

the upperlayerof soilcrustwillhelp

retain moisturein the soil.Best digging

depthis 1"to 3" (2,5-7.5 cm). Lowerthe

outer sideshieldsto protectsmallplants

from beingburied.

• Cultivateupand down the rowsat a

speed whichwill allow tinesto uproot

weeds and leave the groundin rough

condition,promotingnofurthergrowth

of weeds and grass.

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TINE SHEAR PINS

The tine assemblies on your tiller are

secured to the Une 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.

ADJUSTWHEELS FOR

CULTIVATING

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

inside of wheel and remove blocks.

4. Repeat preceding steps on left hand

side.

NOTE: In extremely rough conditions

and while cultivating, the wheels should

be moved outward on the axle for

increased stability.

OUTER VIEW OF TiRE

C.n Vis

i_HairpinCllip

INNER VIEW OF TIRE

Clevis

MAINTENANCE _A _/_/

SCHEDULE

AS YOU COMPLETE ERVICE DATES

REGULAR SERVICE

Check Engine Oil Level _It_

Change Engine Oil 1_!,2

Oil Pivot Points It_

inspect Spark Arrester /Muffler

inspect Air Screen If

Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge f_2

Clean Engine Cylinder Fins t/

Replace Spark Plug II/

RH Gear Case Grease FRtlng (1oz.) I1_

1-Ch4mge more oftenwhen operating under a heavy _ad or in highambient temperatures

2. Service more offer1 Whell opera,:lr_j hi _rly or dusty coP.dttlo:ls,

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

1. Check engine oil level,

2, Check tine operation.

3. Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRI-

CATION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

"Throttle Control

** Engine ***RH Gear Case_

Grease Fitting

* SAE 30 OR 5W-30 Motor Oil

** Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

*** EP #1 Grease

_kCAUTlON:Disconnect spark plugwire

before performingany maintenance

(exceptcarburetoradjustment)to prevent

accidental startingof engine.

Preventfires! Keepthe enginefree of

grass,leaves, spilledoil,or fuel. Remove

fuel from tank beforetippingunitfor

maintenance. Clean muffler area of ell

grass,dirt,and debris.

Do nottouch hotmuffleror cylinderfins

as contactmay cause bums.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use onlyhigh qualitydetergentoil rated

withAPI serviceclassificationSF-SJ.

Select the oil'sSAE viscositygrade

accordingto your expectedtemperature.

NOTE: Althoughmulti-viscosityoils (5W-

30, 10W-30, etc.) improvestartingin cold

weather,these multi-viscosity oils will

resultin increasedoil consumptionwhen

used above32°F (0°C). Checkyour

engineoil level morefrequently to avoid

possibleengine damage from running

low on oil.

Changethe oil after every 50 hoursof

operationor at leastonce a year if the

tilleris notusedfor 50 hoursin oneyear.

Checkthe crankcaseoil level before

startingthe engineand after each five (5)

hoursof continuoususe. Add SAE 30

motoroil or equivalent.Tighten oilfiller

plugsecurelyeach time youcheck the oil

level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF-SJ.

•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.

1. Remove drain plug.

2. Tip tiller fonNard to drain oil.

3. After oil has drained completely,

replace oil drain plug and tighten

securely.

4. Remove oil filler plug. Be careful not

to allow dirt to enter the engine,

5. Refill engine with oil.. See ."CHECK'

ENGINE OIL LEVEL in the Operation

section of this manual.

Oil drain

Oil Fill Plug

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 50 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under

dusty conditions.

1. Remove knob and cover. Lift air

cleaner assembly oft stud.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

2. Remove foam pre-cleaner from air

filter.

3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

4. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace

pre-cleaner.

5. Reinstall pre-cleaner onto air filter.

6. Reinstall cover and secure with knob.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

1. Carefully remove cartridge to prevent

debris from entering carburetor.

Clean base carefully to prevent debris

from entering carburetor.

2. Remove foam pre-cleaner from air

filter.

3. Clean cartridge by tapping gently on

flat surface. Ifvery dirty or damaged,

replace cartridge.

4. Reinstall pre-cleaner onto air filter.

5. Reinstall cover and secure with knob.

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to clean

the cartridge. They may cause deteriora-

tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge.

Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry

cartridge.

Stud

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.

Muffler

MUFFLER

Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not

tamper with exhaust system. Damaged

mufflers or spark arrestera 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 hours

of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug

type and gap setting is shown in "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 4 of this

manual.

TRANSMISSION

Once aseason, lubricate the right hand

gear case grease fitting with 1 oz. of EP #I

grease.

CLEANING

Do not clean your tiller when the engine

and transmission are hot. We do not

recommend using pressurized water

(garden hose, etc.) to clean your unit

unless the gasket area around the

transmission and the engine muffler, air

filter and carburetor are covered to keep

water out. Water in engine will shorten the

useful life of your tiller.

• 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.

_CAUTION: Disconnect sparkplug wire

from spark plugand place wirewhere it

cannotcome intocontactwithplug.

TILLER

TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT

Select handle height best suited for your

tilling conditions. Handle height will be

different when tiller digs into soil.

1. First loosen handle lock lever.

2. Handle can be positioned at different

settings between "HIGH" and "LOW"

positions.

3. Retighten handle lock lever securely

after adjusting.

Handle (High) Position

";i;_";'/Handle Lock Lever

Handle (Low) Position

TIRECARE

_CAUTION: When mountingtires,unless

beads are seated, ovednflationcan

cause an explosion.

• Maintain20 poundsof tirepressure. If

tire pressuresare notequal, tillerwill

pullto one side.

• Keep tiresfree of gasolineor oil which

can damage rubber.

TO REMOVE WHEEL

1. Place blocksundertransmissionto

keep tillerfromtipping.

2. Remove hairpinclip and clevispin

from wheel

3. Removewheel and tire.

4. Repairtire end resssemble.

TO REMOVE BELT GUARD

NOTE: For ease of removal,remove

hairpinclip and clevispin from leftwheel.

Pullwheelout fromtillerabout 1 inch.

1. Removetwo (2) screwsfromsideof

belt guard.

2. Remove hex nut and washerfrom

bottomof belt guard (locatedbehind

wheel).

3. Pullbeltguard outand away fromunit.

4. Replace belt guardby reversing

above procedure.

;uard

_F/Hex Nut

_S _:she r

Lo.to,

_: '_._ Behind

v \\Tire

Hairpin Clip and Clevis Pin

TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT

1. Remove beltguard as describedin

"TO REMOVE BELT GUARD".

2. Remove old beltby slippingoff engine

pulleyfirstthenremove from transmls-

s_onpulley.

3. Place new belt in grooveof transmis-

sion pulleyand into enginepulley.

BELT MUST BE INGROOVE ON TOP

OF IDLER PULLEY. NOTE POSITION

OF BELTTO GUIDES.

4. Check belt adjustmentas dascdbed

below.

5. Replace belt guard.

6. Repositionwheel and replace clevis

pin and hairpinclip.

GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

For properbelttension,the extension

springshouldhave about 5/8 inchstretch

when drivecontrol bar is in"ENGAGED"

position.This tensioncan be attainedas

follows:

t. Loosencable clip screwsecudngthe

drive controlcable.

2. Slide cable forward for lesstension

and rearward for more tensionuntil

about

5/8 inchstretchis obtainedwhilethe

ddve controlbar is engaged.

3. Tighten cableclip screw securely.

Screw

Idler Pulley

TransmissionPulley

_ore Tension

TINE REPLACEMENT

_.CAUTION: Tines are 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 fine this

worn needs to be replaced.

New Tine 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

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.

Sharpened tine edges will rotate

rearward from above.

ITrani_\Transmission o

T_ 3.1/_2_ Tine

f_ MAX

Counter Tine

Shear Pin Rotation

Sharp Edge __

Shear Pin_ _

Sharp Edge | _;:_

(" Sharp \ __'_ \ Sharp

HairpinClip

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 THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

1. The throttle control has been preset at

the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary, if adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

2. With engine not running, move remote

throttle control lever to "FAST"

position.

3. If throttle lever on engine touches high

speed stop, no further adjustment is

necessary. If throttle lever does not

touch high speed stop, continue with

adjustment procedure.

4. Loosen cable clamp screw.

5. Move throttle lever up until it touches

high speed stop, and hold in this

position.

6. Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

./ Clamp

/Screw

/ Casing

and Wire

_Govemor

Control

Lever

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. However, engine perfor-

mance can be affected by differences in

fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the

carburetor does need adjustment, contact

your nearest authorized service center/

department

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 tt

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest autho-

rized service center/department, which

has the proper equipment and experi-

ence to make any necessary adjust-

ments.

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

stodng in any enclosure.

TILLER

1. Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" in

the Maintenance section of this

manual).

2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in

the Service and Adiustments section

of this manual).

3. Lubricate as shown in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual.

4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

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, expedence indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (catted gasohot 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.

1. Drain the fuel tank.

2. 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 dudng 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

I. Remove spark plug.

2. Pour I ounce (29 ml) of oil through

spark plug hole into cylinder.

3. Pull starter handle slowly several

times to distribute oil.

4. 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.

PROBLEM

Willnotstart

Hard to start

Loss of power

CAUSE

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

3. Engine flooded.

4. Dirty air cleaner.

5. Water in fuel.

6. Clogged fuel tank.

7. Loose spark plug wire.

8. Bad spark plug or

improper gap.

9. Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

t0.Oil soaked air filter,

1. Throttlecontrolnotset

properly.

2. Dirtyair 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 ovedoaded.

2. Dirtyair cleaner.

3. Low oil level/dirty oil,

4. Faultysparkplug.

5. Oil in fuel.

6. Stale or dirty fuel.

7. Water in fuel,

8. Clogged fuel tank.

9. Spark plug wire loose.

t0.Dirty engine air screen.

1t.Dirty/clogged muffler.

12.Carburetor out of adjuts-

ment.

13.Poor compression.

CORREC_ON

t. Fill fueltank.

2. See "TO STARTENGINE"in

the Operationsection.

3. Wait severalminutesbefore

attemptingto start.

4. Clean or replace aimleaner

cartridge.

5. Drainfuel tank and carbure-

tor,and refilltankwithfresh

gasoline.

6. Removefuel tank and clean.

7. Make suresparkplugwire is

seated properlyon plug.

8. Replace sparkplug or adjust

gap,

9. Make necessaryadjust

ments.

lO,Replace air filter.

1. Place throttlecontrolin

"FAST" position.

2. Clean or replace air cleaner

cartridge.

3. Replace sparkplug or adjust

gap.

4. Drainfuel tankand refill with

fresh gasoline.

5, Make suresparkplugwire is

seated properlyon plug.

6. Make necessaryadjust

ments.

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 carbure

tor.

6. Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

7. Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, 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 adjust-

ments.

13.Contact aSears or other

qualified service center.

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

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 condi-

handling tions.

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

clumps soil conditions.

Engine rune but

tiller won't

move

Engine runs but

labors when

tilling

Tine control is not

engaged.

V-belt not correctly

adjusted.

V-belt is off pulley(s).

Tilling too deep.

Throttle controlnot

properlyadjusted.

Carburetorout of

adjustment.

1. Engage tine control.

2. Inspect/adjust V-belt.

3. Inspect V-belt.

1. Set depth stake for shallower

tilling.

2. Check throttle control setting.

3. Make necessary adjust

ments.

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

over ground

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

into gear bar and release or reck tiller

forward and backward until

are able to shift gears.

Tiller shuts off

when drive

control bar

engaged

1. Shift lever set in between

counter rotating till posi-

tion and forward rotating

till position.

2. Tines jammed.

Shift to either counter

rotating till position or

forward rotating

till position.

Clear tines.

TILLER-- MODELNUMBER917.293470

HANDLES

7 8 9

31 \\

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 175250 Throttle, Control

2 141406 Gdp,Haodle

3 110673X Grommet, Handle

4 127254X Bar, Ddve Control Assembly

5 6712J Cap, Vinyl

6 137119 Panel,Control

7 110641X Bushing, Sl_lt

8 71191008 Screw, Pan Head #10-24

9 72010520 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2

10 110646X Handle,Grip

11 STD624003 Clip, Hairpin

12 81328 Bolt, Shoulder

13 110741X Handle, Shift

14 109313X Grommet, Rubber

15 11070_X Rod, Shift

16 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8o16 x 1 Gr. 5

17 109229X Lcck, Handle

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

18 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16

19 19131611 Washer 13/32xl xll Ga.

20 109228X Lever, Lock, Hanole

21 15_58 Haodk_, Assemble

22 165197 Clip, Plastic, Cable

23 86777 Screw, Hex, Washer Hd, Sloited

#10-24 x 1/2

24 9484R Cap

25 73970500 Locknut, Hex, Flange

26 110675X Clutch,Cable

27 73900400 Nut, Hex Flange 1/4-20

29 STD541462 Nut, Keps #10-24

31 1506_6 Bolt, PIvot

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US.

inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TILLER-- MODELNUMBER917.293470

MAINFRAME,LEFTSIDE

2e 3

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 STD541431 Nut,Kept;FlangeS/16-18 25 STC_24003 Clip, Hair_n

2 STD551137 Washer, LoCk 3/8 26 165501X558 Guard, Belt

3 STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8o16 27 132801 Belt, V

4 170127 Sl_eld, Inner Belt Guard 28 104679X Pufley, Idler

5 154734 Screw Shift Lever 29 12000032 Ring, KIIp

6 110111X Lever, ShJlt 30 15S229 Bracket, Idler

7 ST[To32505 B01t,Carrlage 1/4-20xl/2Gr. 5 31 1(_194X Bolt, Hex 5/16-16x10

8 8700J Plate, Shift Indicator 32 1(_141X Shaft, Idler Arm

9 86777 Screw, Hex, WasherHead, 33 STD523710 Bolt,Hex 3/6-16xl

Slotted #10-24 x 1/2 34 1(_173X Counterweight, L.H.

10 9484R Clip 35 74760624 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2

11 ST1_o51125 Washer, Lock 1/4 36 1_331X Bracket, Reinforcement, L.H.

12 STD541(_5 Nut, Hex 1/4-20 37 13_612 Sheave, Engine

13 2323_506 Screw, Bet, 5/16-18 x 3/8 38 7476C544 Boft, Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 2-3/4

14 110652X Spacer, Spilt .327 x .42 x 2.09 39 140062 Cap, Plunger

15 STD551(_31 Washe( 11/32xll/16x16Ga. 40 170488 ScrewHexWsh. Hd#10-32x9/16

16 145102 Sheave, Transmission 43 69180 Nut Lock #10,24

19 12000028 Ring, Retainer 44 73800500 Nut, LOCk Hex w/ins 5/16-18

21 156117 Spacer, Spilt .327 x .42 x 1.220

22 7477(_o08 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-24 x 1/2

23 1(_190X "llre NOTE: All component dimensions given In U.S.

150750 Rm inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

795R Tire Valve

'24 126875X Rivet, Drilled

TILLER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.293470

MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE

11 10

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

2 73970500 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18

5 10_J32X Bracket, Reinforcement

7 102173X Counter Weight, R,H,

8 STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8

9 STD5410_7 Nut, Hex 3/8-16

10 7476_24 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2

11 STD624003 CHp,Hairpln

12 126875X Rivet, Ddlled

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

13 1021gOX Tlre

150750 Fin

7O_R Tire Valve

15 ...... Engine, (See Breakdown)

Craftsman Model NO, 110402-

0180-E1

16 7192J TieCable

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

1Inch = 25.4 mm

TILLER-- MODELNUMBER917.293470

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 170337 Transmission Assembly (Includes 32 106388X Spacer 0.70 x 1.00 x 1.150

Key Nce. 2-52) 33 1(_121X Sprocket and Gear Assembly

2 165729 Gearcase, L,H. w/Bearing 34 1G2112X Shaft, Reduction (2nd)

(Includes Key No. 4) 35 1G2101X Screw, WIdz, Lod( 5/16.18 x 3-1/2

3 161963 Gasket, Gearcase 36 154355 Sprocket Assemb;y w/Bearing

4 5020J Bearing, Needle (Includes Key Nos. 37 and 38)

5 1370H Washer, Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x 1/32 37 4422J Beaftng, Needle

6 137335 Pinion, Input 38 154356 Sprocket, line

7 145101 Shaft, Input 39 1(To345X Gear, Cluster, Red 1st & 2nd

8 4895H Bearing, Needle 40 105346X Gear, Reverse

9 154467 Washer, Seal 41 8358J Shaft, Redoctlon (1st)

10 7392M B_I, Steel 42 4220R Washer, Thrust

11 I00371K Spdng, Shift, Fork 43 I06146X Spacer 1.01 x 1.75 x 0.760

12 I06160X O-l_ng 44 155236 Seal Asm. O11

13 142145 Arm, Shift 48 170338 Geemase, R.H, w/Beadng

14 8353J Fork, Shift (Includes Key No, 8)

15 12000039 Ring, Kllp 49 132688 Shaft, Tine

16 154466 Shaft, Shift 50 106147X Chain, ROller #50-50Pitch

18 4358J Washer 51 17720408 Screw 1/420 x 1/2

19 1200(_40 Rlng, Klip 52 STD6410_1 Nut, Hex 5/16-18

20 10_2114X Gear, Assembly, Reverse Idler 53 165140 Seadng Kit, line Shaft

(Includes Key Nce, 21 and 22) 58 17720412 Screw 1/4-20 x 3/4

21 1G2115X Gear, ReverSe Idler 60 6855M Fitting Grease

22 6803J Beadng, Needle - - 6066J Grease, Plastilube #1

23 10_2t11X Shaft, Reverse Idler

24 STD551t43 Washer, LoCk 7/16

25 STD541143 Nut, Hex 7/16-20 NOTE: AIIcomponantdlmenaionsgiveninU.S.inches.

27 143009 Beadng, Shaft, Ground Ddve L.H, 1 Inch = 25,4 mm

28 106390X Spacer 0.765 x 1.125 x 1.23

: 29 10_134X Chain #35-50 Pitch

30 150737 Ground Shaft Assembly

31 143008 Seadng, Shaft, Ground Ddve R.H.

TINE SHIELD

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293470

24 I

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 739(XTo(X)

3 8393J

4 12000036

5 STD533107

5 8394J

7 8392J

8 1(Y3230X

9 102152X558

10 72140508

11 STD541031

12 STD551131

13 S_112

14 124343

16 739OO4OO

18 STD532512

19 102701X

DESCRIPTION

Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 Unc

Pin, Stake, Depth

Ring, Klip

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 Gr 5

Spdng

Bracket, Latch

Spring, Depth Stake

Shtald, Tthe

Bolt, Rehd Sqnk 5/16-18 Unc x 1

Nut, Hex 5/16-15

Washer, Lock 5/16

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

Bracket, Shield Tine

Nut, Flange lock 1/4-20

Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Gr. 5

Grip

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

20 ST[To41G37 Nut, Hex 3/8-16

21 10_156X Stake, Depth

22 74930632 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2

23 4440J Hinge

24 s'r[_-_32505 Bolt, Cardage 1/4-20 x 1/2

25 6712J Cap, Vinyl

26 109227X Pad, Idler

27 102686X558 ShFeld, Leveling

28 12(To88X Pin, Hinge

29 104085X558 Shield, Side

32 s'rD,541(_25 Nut, Fin, Hex 1/4-20

33 S_To51125 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TILLER-- MODELNUMBER917.293470

TINEASSEMBLY

(EY PART

IO, NO. DESCRIPTION

4459J Tlne, Outer, L.H.

132673 Pin, Shear

6554J Tine, Inner, LH.

3146R Clip, Hairpin

132721 AsSembly, Hub and Plate, L.H.

73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24

STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

8 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1

9 4460J Tine, Outer, R.H.

10 132722 Assembly, Hub and Plate, R.H.

11 6555J Tlne, Inner, R.H.

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

1 inch =25.4 mm

DECALS TILLER - -MODEL NUMBER 917.293470

-7

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 176738 Decal, Service CNTRL PNL

2 176736 Decal, Belt Guard

4 137538 Decal, Caution, Drive Contrdi

5 120431X Decal, Hand Ptacement

6 102180X Decal, Shift Indicator

7166138 Decal, Operation Intak

8 167156 Decal, B & S Intak

9 120075X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines

10 187984 Decal, Tlne, Shield, Counter Rotating Tines

11 171078 Decal, Rewind Intek

12 162215 Decal, Tlne, Shield, Warning Dora

13 163094 Decal, Tine Depth Stake

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NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 693811 Cylinder Assembly 125 694112 Carburetor

2 399269 Bushing/Seal Kit 127 223472 _Welch Plug

3 299819 • Oil Seal 130 691181 Throttle Valve

5 693643 Cylinder Head 133 398187 Carburetor Float

7 273489 =+ Cylinder Head Gasket 134 398188 _Needle Valve

11 692600 Breather Tube 137 693981 _1:1:Float Bowl Gasket

ltA 693647 Breather Tube 146 94388 Timilg Ksy

12 692549 °Crankcase Gasket 155 692556 CylindeHer ed Plate

13 691137 Screw (Cylinder Head) 163 693458,+ _:l:AIr Cleaner Gasket

15 94916 Oil Drain Plug 186 493496 Hose Connector

16 693797 Crankshaft 187 492790 Fuel Line (Cut to Required

18 694466 Crankcase Cover Length

20 692550 ° Oil Seal 187A 692601 Fuel Line (Molded)

21 281658 Oil Fill Cap 188 94644 Screw Control Bracket)

22 692551 Screw (Crankcase Cover) 189 691295 Rocker Arm Ba

23 692987 Flywheel 190 692127 Screw (Fuel Tank)

24 222698 Flywheel Key 190A 94644 Screw (Fuel Tank)

25 690021 Piston Assembly (Standard) 209 693710 Governor Spring

694167 Piston Assembly (.010" O/S) 209A 261306 Govemor Spring

694168 Piston Assembly (.020" Q/S) 219 693578 Governor Gear

694169 Piston Assembly (.030" O/S) 220 221551 Washer (Governor Gear)

26 499631 Ring Set (Standard) 222 694253 Control Bracket

692785 Ring Set (.010" O/S) 227 692573 Governor Lever

692786 Ring Set (.020" O/S) 238 691300 Valve Cap

692787 Ring Set (.030" O/S) 265 221535 Casing Clamp

27 263190 Piston Pin Lock 267 692577 Screw (Casing Clamp)

28 499423 Piston Pin 276 271716 (_:_ Sealing Washer

281 694252 Control Panel

29 499424 Connecting Rod

30 692562 Connecting Rod Dipper 300 693593 Exhaust Muffler

32 94699 Screw (Connecting Rod) 304 693621 Housing-Slower

33 499642 Exhaust Valve 305 692608 Screw (Blower HOUsing)

34 499641 Intake Valve 306 693610 Cylinder Shield

35 691304 Valve Spring (Intake) 307 690345 Screw (Cylinder Shield)

36 691304 Valve Spring (Exhaust) 332 94877 Nut (Flywheel)

40 93312 Valve Retainer 333 692605 Armature-Magneto

45 262679 Valve Tappet 334 94731 Screw (Magneto Armature)

Camshaft 337 491055

46 693404 Sparkplug

51 692555o+g¢lntake Gasket (2 Required) 356 398808 Stop Wire

55 891422 Rewind Starter Housing 358 690031 Gasket Set

56 498144 Pulley/Spring Assembly 363 19069 Flywheel Puller

57 498144 Pulley/S_ring Assembly 365 692568 Screw (Carburetor)

58 693449 StarterHope

60 391101 Starter Rope Gdp RPM Settings:Low Speed: 1900-2100

65 94904 Screw (Rewind Starter) High Speed: 3000-3200

95 94098 Screw (Throttle Valve

97 690024 Throttle Shaft -- Included in Gasket Set, Bef Humber 358.

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98 398185 Idle Spsed Kit

104 691242 aFloat Hinge Pin

108 692567 Choke Valve

109 693628 Choke Shaft

117 493763 Main Jet

121 690032 Carburetor Kit

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383 19374 Spark Plug Wrench 832 693583 Muffler Guard

415 693463 Oil Fill Plug 836 94896 Screw (Muffler Guard)

423 690349 Screw Air Cleaner Base) 836A 693624 Screw (Mounting)

423A 94929 Screw Ar Cleaner Base) 843 694061 Lever Sleeve

427 692575 Nut (Control Bracket) 851 493880 Sparkplug Terminal

445 690610 AiC Cartridge Filter 868 498592 ,+ Valve Seal

455 692591 Flywheel Cup 875 693459 Air Cleaner Base

456 281503 Pawl FdcUco Plate 883 272309 Exhaust Gasket

459 281505 Ratchet Pawl 914 94786 Screw (Rocker Cover 7/16"

467 493903 Air Cleaner Knob Long)

478 693709 Panel 914A 692557 Screw (Rocker Cover 3/8"

504 495659 Washer Set Long)

505 231082 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 957 493988 Fuel Tank Cap

552 692346 Governor Crank Bushing 958 692586 Shutoff Valve

562 94852 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 961 693598 Screw Air Cleaner Bracket

592 94908 Nut (Rewind Starter) 967 273356 Pre.Ceaner F tsr

597 94943 Screw (Pawf Fdollon Plate) 968 693460 Air Cleaner Cover

601 95162 Hose Clamp 972 692587 Fuel Tank

608 497830 Rewind Starter 975 493640 Float Bowl

613 94706 Screw (Muffler) 977 690033 Carburetor Gasket Set

615 692576 Governor Shaft Retainer 993 691892 -+ Cy,nder Head Plate Gasket

616 692547 Governor Crank 1005 692592 Fan-Flywheel

619 691108 Screw (Cytinder Head Plate) 1019 690035 Label kit

621 396847 Stop Switch 1022 693790 .+ Rocker Cover Gasket

632 693408 Spring/Link(Mechanical 1023 499924 Rocker Cover

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633 693867 _. Washer (Choke Shaft) 1029 691230 RockerArm

635 805529 Spark Plug Boot 1033 690034 Valve Overhaul Kit

663 694593 Screw Control Panel) 1034 691343 Push Rod Guide

676 393757 Muffet Deflector 1036 695041 Emissions Label

677 94896 Screw (Muffler Deflector) 1044 692590 Screw (Flywheel)

689 263073 Friction Spdng 1050 692558 Nut Rocker Arm)

692 690572 Detent Spring (Choke) 1054 280275 Cabe Te

708 691321 Washer (Throttle Shaft) 1058 273700 Owner's Manual

717 693462 Air Cleaner Bracket 1113 692577 Screw (Panel)

718 230192 Locating Pin ---- 121432-0036-E2Replacemant Engine

736 693560 Nut Ctip

741 263157 TimingGear RPM Settings:Low Speed: 1900-2100

742 692564 Ring-Retaining High Speed: 3000-3200

746 692566 Gear-tdler

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