Craftsman 917.295651 manual

MODEL NO. 917.295651 Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Bnstructions Before Operating This Equipment © ® 5,0 P 17 INCH TmNE WnDTH Tn LLER WITH COUNTER ROTATING TINES o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. i = ==,, = ...........[...]

SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers & TRAiNiNG • Read the Owner's Manual carefully, Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equiprnent.. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly o Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to op[...]

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. They have competent, well- trained technicians and the[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...................... 3,13-15 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 ACCESSORIES ............................................[...]

iii i ii iii ,i i,,,11,1 _ ACCESSORmES .......................... i, i, ,11 ,,i These accesso ries 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 SPARK PLUG ,, _,= .......[...]

i, ,, i i ................................................ ,i i, , ASS LY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembted 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 necessa[...]

i LY i, ,lllllU i i ..... , n,,u .................... o Grasp handle assembly. Hold in"up" position. Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch, Slide handle assembly into position. UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) i , , , i ii, ,i,1,,i, ,,i,,lli i _€_ CAUTION: Be careful of exposed ! staples when handling or disposing of ! cartoning ma[...]

H", HIH ='H= H ,','HN"= I CONNECT SHIFT RO D (See Fig. 6) o insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of shift lever indicator, o Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure. o Insert other end of shift rod into hole in shift lever_ ° Insert second hairpin clip through hole of shift rod, ATTACH THIS [...]

......................... ii1,1 ................. _1 OPERATmON i,, ,i, ,,i,,,lll ,i,lll i i,,i KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, [...]

'M='H_',I'= ' H=, = "=l!lll= HH'H = OPERATNON ...................... 111,111111111 = = ,I=HHH=H=, 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 re[...]

........ i,,Uln i , , i, i,,,11,,,11, ¸ OPERATmON ° Engine oil should be to point of overflowing+ For TURNING approx!mate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICA- • TIONS on page 3 of this manual All oil must meet o A+P.I. Service Classification SF or SG+ o , For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See oil viscosity chart i[...]

OP TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 17) ........................... mmH, Hi,11 CAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF" | position when starting engine. ! o Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected and access cover is completely closed to create proper seal. . Place throttle control in "FAST" position.. o Turn fuel shut=off valve to [...]

-- u i.i. CUSTOMER RESPONSm i i i i... u n n.lU i.,i......HlU,, SCHEDULE FH.L _N DATES _'_, AS YOU COMPLETE /_ ,k/._,_ S ERVICEDATES REGU R SERV,OE ............. / ,, Check Engine Oil Level 6/' 6/ Change Engine Oi_ 6//' _'1,2 Oil Pivot Points 6/ , nu i,u im,mml Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler 6/ Inspect Air Screen 6/ Clean or R[...]

i1,,,11,111111,,i,, i i, iiii i i CUSTO RESPON i1,11 ,ll!llll i1,11, ,,,i,ii,ii i1,,11, ,, i,illl,!, i E$ 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 tippin[...]

............ i , i nn,un,,,u,u,,llll ................... CUSTOMER BaLUTmES MUFFLER TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and will only require lubrication if serviced,, Do not operate tiller without muffler Do not tamper with exhaust system,, Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard., Inspect periodically and replace if nec[...]

iiiii1,,11,,1111,11,,11,1,,,,11,1 ,, ,i iiii ,, ii .............................. SERVSCE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 22) , Remove LH, inner and outer side shields (See "TO REMOVE WHEEL" in this section of this manual), , Remove hair pin clip and clevis pin from left wheel Pull wheel out from tiller' about I inch.. [...]

TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 24, 25 and 26) ! _ CAUTION: Tines are sharp- Wear I gloves or other protection when han- I dling tines. ! == .H H.,.=.....=..HI 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 t[...]

,,H !=l= == SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THRO'N'LE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig, 27) o Loosen cable clamp screw to allow cable to move_ o Move throttle control lever on upper' handle to "FAST" position,, o Pull throttle cable out to end of travel , Hold cable in this position and tighten clamp screw securely., THROTTL[...]

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. = Hn=,= n,i,u = .................. H CAUTION: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. ...........[...]

...................... ==-n,! ,Hmn n,H, M m,_,, TROU LESHOOTING POUNTS n nm, ,n,, M n != n mm n nn'=',',,' = mu CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM == m Will not start !Hu Hard to start , = u, =urn= ,n ,nil, 1. Out of fuel 2 Engine not "CHOKED" properly, 3 Engine flooded 4 Dirty air cleaner 5 Water #1fuel 6 Clogged fuel tank 7 Lo[...]