Craftsman TILLER 917.29332 manual

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    Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN 65 HP 19 INCH TINE WIDTH REAR TINE WITH DUAL ROTATING TINES TILLER Model No. 917.293320 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co.,Hoffman Estates, IL 60179[...]

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    Warranty ............................. ; ................... 2 Safety Rules ..................... :. .................... 2 Product Specifications .......................... 4 Assembly ........................... _ .................... 5 Operation ......................................... 3 & 8 Maintenance .................................. _ .[...]

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    OPERATION • Do not put hands or feet near'or under rotating parts. • Exercise extreme caution when operat- ing on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspec[...]

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    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 1 ! -IORSEPOWER: 6.5.HP )ISPLACEMENT: 12.48 CU. IN. (266CO) GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 Quads Unleaded Regular OIL (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (Above 40°F) CAPACITY: 19 oz.) SAE5W-30/10W-30 (Below 40°F) SPARK PLUG : Champion RJ19LM (GAP: .030") OR J19LM Congratulations on your purchase of a Craftsman Tiller. It has been designed, [...]

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    Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will[...]

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    UNPACKING CARTON _,CAUTION: Be careful of.exposed sta- ples when handling or disposing of carton- ing material. IMPORTANT:When unpacl_ing 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 o[...]

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    INSERT CABLE CLIP • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column. Push cables into clip. Handle Column Cables Attach this end to shift lever _"_Attach this EndTo shi" _ Shift Rod Lever indicator Hairpin Clip Shift Lever ndicator Shift Rod Cable Clip CONNECT SHIFT ROD • Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend int[...]

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    These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION ENGIN_ ENGINE TILLINO TILLING FOI_WARD NEUTRAL REVERSE ORWA_I_tG' ON OFF KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to famil[...]

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    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 tilhng. We recommend a wide vision safety maskover spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls befor[...]

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    TURNING • Release the drive control bar. • Move throttle control to =SLOW" posi- tion. • 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 direc- tion you wish to turn, bein'g careful to keep feet and legs away from tines. ?[...]

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    WARNING: Experience indicates that alco- h01 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 dam- age 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[...]

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    • Do not lean on handle..This takes weight off the wheels andreduces rac- tion. To get through a ,rea!ly tough sec- tion of sod or hard ground, apply upward pressure on handle or lower the depth stake. CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds ' between rows to prevent them from rob- bing nourishment and moisture from the plants. At th[...]

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    WW SCHEDULE F I,,,N o, °s /. 7'2Z ya ,, ERV,OE Check Engine Oil Level l/ k/ Change Engine Oil t_,2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler t4/ Inspect Air Screen IV / Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge I_ 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins V / Replace Spark Plug I_ I - Change more often when operating ut',der a lies W load o_ in [...]

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    Disconnect spark plug wire beforeper- forming any maintenance (except carbure- tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start- ing of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for main- tenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot muffle[...]

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    Cover_ 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. • Keep cylinder fins, levers, and linkage free of dirt and chaff. Muffler MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged muff[...]

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    TIRE CARE _.CAUTION: When mouhting tires, un- less beads are seated, overinflation can cause an explosion. • Maintain 20 pounds of air 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 tipp[...]

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    Engine_ t , ip Screw }dve Control Cable Idler Pulley Transmission Pulley TINE REPLACEMENT • A, 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 impor- tant, worn tines cannot chop and shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as ° d[...]

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    ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or repracement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at thQ customers expense, may be performed by any non- road engine repair establishment or indi- vidual. Warranty repairs must be per- formed by an authorized engine manufac- turer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE • [...]

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    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. A_,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. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See =CLEANING[...]

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    PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Loss of power CAUSE I 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 o_t of adjust- ment. 1. Throttle control not set propedy. 2. Dirty air clean[...]

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    PROBLEM Engine overheats Excessive bounce/ difficult handling Soil balls up or clumps Engine runsbut tiller won't move Engine runsbut labors when tilling Tines skip over ground CAUSE 1. Low oil level/dirty oil. 2. Dirty engine air screen. 3. Dirty engine. 4. Partially plugged muffler. 5. Improper carburetor adjustment. 1. Ground too dry and ha[...]

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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293320 HANDLES 3 2 1 29 7 / 30 11 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 16 17 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 164743 Throttle,Control 141406 Gdp, Handle 110673X Grommet, Handle 127254X Bar, Drive Control Assembly 6712J Cap, Vinyl 137119 Panel, Control 110641X Bushing, Split 71191008 "Screw, Pan Head #10-24 72010520[...]

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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293320 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE, 9 7 31 24 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 STD541431 Nut, Keps 5/16-18 24 2 STD551137 "Washer, Lock 3/8 25 3 STD541037 *Nut, Hex 3/8-16 26 4 165710 Shiek:HP, ner 27 5 164329 Pin Shift Lever 28 6 162756X505 Lever, Shift 29 7 STD532505 "Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5 30 8 161530 Plet[...]

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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293320 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE 13 12 y 11 15 lO 4 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 166532 Bumper 2 73970500 Locknut, Hex, Range 5/16-18 3 STD551031 *Washer 11/32 x 11116 x 16 Ga. 4 74760512 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x3/4 5 102332X Bracl_et, Reinforcement 6 74760532 Bolt'Hex 5/16-18x2 7 102173X CounterWeight, R.H. 8 STD551137 *W[...]

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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293320 TRANSMISSION d j;1 i 5 1 Z 30 ._° ./ 58 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 161509 161510 3 161963 4 5020J 5 1370H 6 161520 7 161518 8 4895H 9 154467 10 7392M 11 100371K 12 106160X 13 142145 14 8353,1 15 12000039 16 161516 18 4358,.I 19 12000040 20 102114X 10211_ 680_ Transmission Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 2-52) Gearc[...]

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    TINE SHIELD TIL_ER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293320 17 5 5 7 13 14 24 24 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 98000129 2 161415X558 3 8393J 4 1200O036 5 STD533107 6 8394J 7 8392J 8 109230X 9 163496X558 10 104085X558 11 STD541031 12 STD551131 13 72110510 14 124343X 15 161414X558 16 73510400 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Nut, Flange 5/16-18 17 162176 Shield, Side, Outer L.H[...]

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    TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293320 TINE ASSEMBLY 1 1 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163499 "nne,Spade 2 132673 Pin, Shear 3 163500 _ne, Cleaning 4 163552 "Clip,Haiq_in 5 163926 Assembly, Hub and Plate KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 6 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 7 STD551137 "Washer, Lock 3/8 8 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 • STANDARD HARD[...]

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    ,DECALS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293320 4 10 3 11 8 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 164709 2 145023 3 166186 4 166187 5 137538 6 120431X ,t 7 166202 8 166188 9 120075X 10 165836 11 162215 12 166138 13 165837 - o 165984 DESCRIPTION Decal, Logo Decal, Logo Decal, Logo Decal, Description Decal, Caution, Drive Control Decal. Hand Placement Decal, Shift Indicato[...]

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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293320 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRAI"FON -,- MODEL NUMBER 121432, TYPE NO. 0124-E1 3O5 e,. 478 12 I 1019 LABEL KIT I 11058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 51 341 868 40L_[ lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 305B 305C 49[...]

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    TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293320 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121432, TYPE NO. 0124-E1 24 I 634A _ 634 _2_ 110(_ 110_ 5O[...]

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    TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293320 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRAI"rO N - - MODEL NUMBER 121432, TYPE NO. 0124-E1 23 1005 304 305A_ lp 623_ 456_ 009 /'//] I 60_ 373A_ 55A 51[...]

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    TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293320 I , ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRAI"FON - - MODEL NUMBER 121432, TYPE NO. 0124-E1 2271 562 _ i 2221 les_p e21 '_,_ 2e5,_ 281 [,_J_,_ 663 211 _ 3_ '_ I 958 ° I I _ 176 +++t 334 _ [ _-8_51 642 [ 819A _ 75 2_ 819 883A_ 819 _ 883 373 s2s J) e36 52[...]

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    TILLER - _- MODEL NUMBER 917.293320 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121432, TYPE NO. 0124-E1 358 GASKET SET ,,J,.o 977 CARBURETOR GASI_ET'SET 121 CARBURETOR KIT ,70 °"° 110_ 127_ ,_ ,-0 'J 1'°° 1"0 O 634 _ 634A 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 634A 53[...]

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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293320 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121432, TYPE NO, 0124-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 5 7 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 20 21 21A 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 34 35 40 45 46 51 55 56 58 60 65 65A 75 95 98 98A 104 108 690045 CyIinderAssembly 109 693628 Choke Shaft 399269[...]

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    TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293320 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRA'I-I'ON - - MODEL NUMBER 121432, TYPE NO, 0124-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 238 263131 Cap, Valve 265 221535 Clamp, Casing 281 693407 Panel, Control 285 692595 Strap, Muffler 300 693593 Muffler, Exhaust 304 693621 Housing, Blower 305 692577 Screw, P[...]

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    For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Pare pedir servicio de reparacl6n a domlc[...]