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Owner's Manual
®
5.5 HP
17 INCH TBNEWIDTH
TINE WroTH
TINES
COUNTER ROTATING
TILLE
Model No.
917.293301
o Safety
AssembRy
Operation
Maintenance
o Repair Parts
CAUTnON:
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Warranty .................................................. 2 Service and Adjustments ...................... 15 Safety Rules ........................................... 2 Storage .......................................... 3 & 19 Product Specifications .......................... 4 Troubleshooting .................................... 20 Illustrated Parts List .............................. 22 Assembly ................................................ 5 Operation ....................................
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OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE o Do not put hands or feet near or under o Keep machine, attachments, and rotating parts. accessories in safe working condition_ ° Exercise extreme caution when operat- • Check shear pins, engine mounting ing on or crossing gravel drives, walks, bolts, and other bolts at frequent inter- 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. o Never store the ma
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PRODUCTSPECiFiCATiONS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail- :I'ORSEPOWER: 5,5 HP able on this product. Contact your nearest )ISPLACEMENT: 13 CU. lN, Sears store for details° GASOLINE CAPACITY: 4 Quarts CUSTOMER REESPONSgBILITllES Unleaded Regular o Read and observe the safety rules. o Follow a regular schedule in maintain- OIL (APFSFiSG/SH): SAE 30 ing, caring for and using your tiller: (Above 32°F) o Follow the instructions under the (CAPACITY: 20 ozo) SAE 5W-30 "Custome
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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. FRONT TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (t) Utility knife (t) Wire cutter RIGHT (1) Tire pressure gauge LEFT (1) Screwdriver (1
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Handle Assembly UNPACKING CARTON =UP" Position _CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta- Tighten handle lock ples when handling or disposing of carton- ,__ lever to hold ing material |MPORTANT:When unpacking and assembling tiller, be careful not to stretch or kink cables. Loosen Handle Lock o While holding handle assembly, cut Lever to Move cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame° Let handle assembly rest on tiller. o Remove top frame of carton_ ° Slowly ease handle assembly up and o Insert
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REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE iNSERT CABLE CLiP o Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the o Adjust handle assemby to lowest posi- back of handle column° Push cables tion. Be sure lock lever is tightened into clip, securely, ° Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N" (neutral) position. Handle Column o 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
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These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning. RUN O_L STOP 0 TILLING FQRWIARD N_L I_;GINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE F"UEL 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 vari- ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Drive Control Bar Throttle Control Fuel Shut-Off valve
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The operationQfanytiller can resultin 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 -lOW TO USE YOUR TILLER The depth stake can be raised or lowered Cnow how to operate all controls before to allow you more versatile tilling and culti- =dding fuel and oil or attempting to start va
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CHECK ENGINE OaL LEVEL TURNING o Release the drive control bar: o The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the factory, already filled o Move throttle control to "SLOW" posi- tion. with SAE 30 summer weight oil. o With engine level, clean area around oil o Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) filler plug and remove plug. position. Tines will not turn. o Engine oil should be to point of overflow- o Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. ing when engine is level. For approxi- o Sw
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NOTE: A warm engine requires less chok _kCAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top ing to start. of fueltank to prevent spills and to allow o Move throttle control to desired running for fuel expansion. If gasoline is acciden- position. tally spilled,move machineaway 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 gasolinevapors have disap- NOTE: tf at a high altitude (3000 feet) or peared. in cold temperatures (b
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TINE SHF.AR PUNS To get through a really tough section of The tine assemblies on your tiller are sod or hard ground,apply upwardpres- sure on handle or lowerthe depth stake. secured to the fine shaft with shear pins (See "FINE 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 Repai
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level _ 6,'# i Change Engine Oil i_1,2 Oil Pivot Points _' Inspect Spark Arrester/ Muffler ,1_#' Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge _2 Clean Engine Cylinder FEns t_ Replace Spark Plug _i' I =Changemoreoften when operaling undera heavy load or in high ambient lemperatures 2 - Service more olten when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3ENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRiCATiON CHAR
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• Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK Disconnectsparkplug wire before per- ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in the Operation forming any maintenance(exceptcarbure- section of this manual. tor adjustment)to prevent accidentalstart- ing of engine. Preventfires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove OIi Drain Plug fuel from tank beforetipping unitfor main- tenance. Cleanmuffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris. Off Level Do not touchhot muffler or cylinderfins as Oil Filler Plug co
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o Insert tabs on cover into slots in base MUFFLER _)kand tighten cover screwssecurely. Do not operate tiller without muffler, Do n( CAUTaON: Petroleumsolvents,such tamper with exhaust system. Damaged as kerosene, are not to be usedto clean mufflers or spark arresters could create a cartridge. They may cause deteriorationof fire hazard. Inspect periodically and re- the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge°Do not place if necessary. If your engine is use pressurized airto clean or dry car- equipped wit
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Hex Nut and TiRE CARE Be_tGuard Washer ,_,CAUTION: When mounting tires, un- (Located less beads are seated, overinflation can cause an explosion. o Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. If ind Tire) tire pressures are not equal, tiller will pull to one side. Cap Nut _ ___\_ . Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which and z%_j\ _ I can damage rubber. Washer Hairpin'Clip and Clevis Pin TO REMOVE WHEEL TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE o Place blocks under transmission to keep BELT tiller from tipping. = Remov
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Belt Guide "A". Engine Pulley Clip Screw Drive Control Cable St .... ud C., sion idler Pulley Extension Spring rension Pulley IINE REPLACEMENT ° To maintain the superb tilling perfor- mance of this machine the tines should _CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear be checked for sharpness, wear, and )loves or other protection when handling bending, particularly the tines which are rines. next to the transmission. If the gap _,badly worn tine causes your tiller to work between the tines exceeds 3-1/2 inche
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iDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT ENGBNE o To adjust idle RPM, rotate throttle link- Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the age counterclockwise and hold against emission control devices and systems, stop while adjusting idle speed adjusting which are being done at the customer's screw to obtain 1750 RPM. Release expense, may be perforrned by any non- throttle linkage. road engine repair establishment or indi- vidual. Warranty repairs must be per- ACCELERATION TEST o Move throttle control lever from "SLOW
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Immediatelyprepareyourtiller for storage NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable at the end of the season or if the unitwill alternative in minimizing the formation of not be used for 30 daysor more° fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta- _,CAUTION: Neverstore the tiller with bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio gasoline inthe tank insidea building found on stabilizer container_ Run engine where fumes may reach an open flame or at least 10 minutes
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start !. Out of fuel. !. Fill fuel tank. 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 fue!. 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 seat
