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Owner's Manual
®
5.5 P
17 iNCH TI WIDTH
TI WroTH
COUNTER ROTATI
TINES
TmLLE
Model No.
917.293300
o Safety
Assembly
Operation
o Maintenance
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 Service and Adjustments ....................... 15 Storage .......................................... 3 & 19 Safety Rules .............................................. 2 Product Specifications .......................... 4 Troubleshooting .................................... 20 Assembly ................................................ 5 Illustrated Parts List .............................. 22 Operation .................................
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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OPERATION o Do not put hands or feet near or under o Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe working condition. rotating parts. ,, Exercise extreme caution when operat- o Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts, and other bolts at frequent inter- ing on or crossing gravet drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards vals for proper tightness to be sure the or traffic. Do not carry passengers. equipment is in safe working condition. ° Never store the m
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail- --IORSEPOWER: 5,5HP able on this product. Contact your nearest DISPLACEMEr-fT: t3 CU. IN. Sears store for details. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 4 Quarts CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLiTIES Unleaded Regular o Read and observe the safety rules. ,, Follow a regular schedule in maintain- SAE 30 OIL (API-SF/SG!SH): ing, caring for and using your tiller. (Above 32°F) o Follow the instructions under the SAE 5W-30 (CAPACITY: 20 oz.) "Custo
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Yournew 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. (t) Utilityknife (1) Wire cutter (1) Tire pressure gauge RIGHT LEFT (1) Screwdriver (1)
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UNPACKBNG CARTON _;_,_, Handle Assembly zf ":".:..:. _._ ,,, .UP PosllJon ,_CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta- ples when handling or disposing of carton- '._ _ "::_ Tighten handle lock ing material. '_i_,,, lever to hold 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, Leverto Move /__ o Remove top frame of carton. Slowly ease handl
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INSERTCABLE CLIP REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the - Adjust handle assemby to lowest posi- back of handle column, Push cables tion_Be sure lock lever is tightened into clipo securely. ,, Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N" (neutral) position, Handle Column ° Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle. Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield° Cables o Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE Cable Clip The tire
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These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning, _ STOp _O NEtrtRAL REVERSE CAUI'_GN ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHGKE FUEL OIL OR WARNI_'_G ON OFF KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER° Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of vari- ous controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference, Drive Control Bar Throttle Control
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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 tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. DEPTH STAKE HOW TO USE YOUR TALLER The depth stake can be raised or lowered Know how to operate all controls before to allow you more versatile tilling and culti- adding fuel and oil or attempting to start
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TURNING CHECK ENGINE OULLEVEL o Release the drive control bar. o The engine in your unit has been o Move throttle control to "SLOW" posi- shipped, from the factory, already filled tion. with SAE 30 summer weight oil. o Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) • With engine level, clean area around oil position. Tines will not turn. filler plug and remove plug. Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. o Engine oil should be to point of overflow- o Swing the handle in the opposite direc- ing
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NOTE: A warm engine requires less chok- ,_kCAUTION; Fill to within 1/2 inch of top ing to start. of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow ° Move throttle control to desired running for fuel expansion. If gasoline is acciden- position° tally spilled, move machine away from o Allow engine to warm up for a few min- area of spill. Avoid creating any source of utes before engaging tines. ignition until gasoline vapors have disap- NOTE: If at a high altitude (3000 feet) or peared. in cold temperatu
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T_NI= SHEAR PiNS Toget througha really tough section of The tine assemblies on your tiller are sod or hard ground, apply upward pres- sure on handle or lower the depth stake. 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, o If shear pin(s) break, replace only with those shown in the Repa
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............... SCHEDULEMAINTENANCE /1/_/_ _ _/ ....... AS YOUCOMPLETE /_Z_'Z_'_"/._-¢i SERVtCE DATES RE U R SERVIOE ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,i,,,,i,,u Check Engine Oil Leve! _' _/ I ChangeEngineOil _t,2 Oil Pivot Points V _' ........................................... ::::: . ; ; ,,: ...... ; ,,,,.,,,_,_- . Inspect Spark Arrester I Mufffer . _' .................................. L, inspect Air Screen I/' ............................. i t t. , _- == ......... : Clean or Replace AirCleaner Cartridge
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Disconnect spark plug wire before per- ,, Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK forming any maintenance (except carbure- ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in the Operation tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start- section of this manual. 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, O1tDrain Plug_ dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as \\ Oil Level co
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MUFFLER o Inserttabson cover !nto slots in base Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tighten cover ,_cnd screws securely. AUTION. Petroleum solvents, such tamper with exhaust system_ Damaged as kerosene, are not to be used to clean mufflers or spark arresters could create a cartridge. They may cause deterioration of fire hazard. Inspect periodically and re- the cartridge° Do not oil cartridge° Do not place if necessary. If your engine is use pressurized air to clean or dry car -_ equipp
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Hex Nut and TiRE CARE Belt Guard •Washer CAUTION: When mounting tires, unless (Located beads are seated, overinflation can cause Behind Tire) an explosion. o Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. If tire pressures are not equal, tiller will pull to one side; Cap Nut o Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which and can damage rubber. Washer Hah p and Clevis Pin TO REMOVE WHEEL TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE o Place blocks under transmission to keep BELT tiller from tipping. = Remove belt guard as described
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ip Screw Engine Putley Drive Control Cable Stud Idler Pulley _Extension Spring" Transr Pulley To maintain the superb tilling perfor- TINE REPLACEMENT ° mance of this machine the tines should ,_CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear be checked for sharpness, wear, and gloves or other protection when handling bending, particularly the tines which are tines. next to the transmission. If the gap A badly wom tine causes your tiller to work between the tines exceeds 3-1/2 inches harder and dig more shallow. M
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ENGINE IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT ° To adjust idle RPM, rotate throttle link-. Maintenance, repair, or replaceent of the age counterclockwise and hotd against emission control devices and systems, stop while adjusting idle speed adjusting which are being done at the customers screw to obtain 1750 RPM. Release expense, may be performed by any non- throttle linkage. road engine repair establishment or indi- ACCELERATION TEST vidual. Warranty repairs must be per- ° Move throttle control lever from "SLOW"
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Immediatelyprepare your tiller for storage NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable at the end of the season or if the unit will alternative in minimizing the formation of not be used for 30 days or more. fuel gum deposits during storage, Add sta- bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage _kCAUTION: Never store the tiller with container. Always follow the mix ratio gasoline in the tank inside a building found on stabilizer container. Run engine where fumes may reach an open flame or at least 10
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CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 1, Out of fuelo 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in.the 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly, Operation section. 3_ Wait several minutes before 3, Engine flooded. attempting to start, 4. Dirty air cleaner. 4. Clean or replace air cleaner car tridge_ 5. Water in fuel. 5. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh gasoline. 6. Remove fuel tank and clean. 6, Clogged fuel tank, 7. Loose spark plug wire. 7. Make sure spark plug wire is sea
