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Owner's Manual
[RAFTSMAN +
6.0 HP
17 INCH TINE WIDTH
REAR TINE WITH
COUNTER ROTATING TINES
TILLER
Model No
917.293310
• Safety _
• Assembly /_
• Operation I (_._
'"°n enonce/
• Espanol _
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and followall
Safety Rulesand Instructions
101efore operatingthis equipment
_ears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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,2 Service and Adjustments ...................... 1 i.._: .................................... 2 Storage ................................................. 1 .,....._...,.............,4 Troubleshooting .................................... 2 ................................... 5 !llustratad Parts List .............................. 4 8 Parts Ordering ....................... Back Cov_ J CRAFTSMAI_ TILLER purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller is maintained, lubr tuned up according to the operating an
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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE )PERATION • Keep machine, attachments, and Do not put hands or feet near or under accessodes in safe working condition. rotating parts. Exercise extreme caution when operat- • Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts, and other bolts at frequent inter- ing on or crossing gravel drives, walks, vals for proper tightness to be sure the or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards equipment is in safe working condition. or traffic. Do not carry passengers. • Never store the machine
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail- HORSEPOWER: 6.0 HP able on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details. )ISPLACEMENT: 13.53 CU. IN. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 Quarts • Read and observe the safety rules. Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- OIL (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 ing, caring for and using your tiller. (Above 40°F) • Follow the instructions under the CAPACITY: 19 oz.) SAE5W-30/IOW-3 "Ma
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Your new tiller has been assembled at the FRONT factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all pads and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the cor- rect tools as necessary to insure proper RIGHT LEFT tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socketwrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) Utilityknife (1) Wire cutter (1) Tire pressure gauge (1) Screwdriver (1)
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UNPACKING CARTON _CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta- ples when handling or disposing of carton- ing material. IMPORTANT:When unpacking and assembling tiller, be careful not to stretch or kink cables, Loosen Handle Lock • While holding handle assembly, cut Lever to Move cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame. Let handle assembly rest on tiller. • Remove top frame of carton. • Slowly'ease handle assembly up and • Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and place on top of carton. tight
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INSERT CABLE CLIP • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the Attach this end to shiftlever -..-......_._..._ back of handle column. Push cables into clip. _-.-Attach this End To shift _ Shift Rod Lever Indicator Handle Column Shift Lever • Hairpin ;lip Indicator Shift ROd Cables Cable Clip CONNECT SHIFT ROD • Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of shift lever indicator. • Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure. • Insert other end of shift rod into hole in shif
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Thesesymbols mayappearonyourTillerorin literaturesuppliedwiththe product, Learnandunder'stand theirmeaning. FNR& o TILI*b_ FC_NARD NE_ REVERSE P.J,t.m_l CR WNqI_G ON OFF 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. Throttle Control Drive Control Bar Leveling Recoil Starter Handle Outer Side
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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 spectacles or standard safety glasses. DEPTH STAKE HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER 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 vat
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CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL TURNING • Release the drive control bar. shipped, from the factory, already filled • IViove throttle control to "SLOW" posi- The engine in your unit has been with SAE 30 summer weight oil. tion. With engine level, clean area around oil • Place shift lever indicator in =P (forward) filler plug and remove plug. position. Tines will not turn. • Engine oil should be to point of overlow- • Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. • ing when engine is level. For approxi- • Swin
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NOTE: If at a high altitude (3000 feet) or in _CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top cold temperatures (below 40°F), the carbu- of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow retor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for fuel expansion, if gasoline is accideno for best engine perfomrance. See "1"O ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service tally spilled, move machine away from and Adjustments section of this manual. area of spill. Avoid creating any source of NOTE: If engine does not start, see trou- ign
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I ©0,000 00!000 00[000 00lO:O 0 TINE SHEAR PINS CULTIVATING The tine assemblies on your tiller are Cultivatingisdestroyingtheweeds secured to the tine shaft with shear pins betweenrowsto preventthemfrom rob- (See "TINE REPLACEMENT" in the bing nourishment and moisture from the Service and Adjustments section of this plants. At the same time, breaking up the manual). upper layer of soil crust will help retain If the tiller is unusually overloaded or moisture in the soil. Best digging depth is jam
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SCHEDULE .A,.*E...CE AS YOU COMPLETE " SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check EngineOil Level Iv/ Change Engine Oil I_1,,?. Oil pivot Points II/ Inspect Spark An'ester / Muffler I/ ' Inspect Air Screen Iv#' Clean or Replace AirCleaner Cartridge I_ 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins li/ Replace Spark Plug ¥#' 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or k_high ambietlt t_ture_. : 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty co_dl_s. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The wa
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Disconnect sparkplug wire before per- • Alter oil has drained completely, replace forming any maintenance (except carbure- oil drain plug and tighten securely. tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start- • Remove oil fill plug. ing of engine. • Refill engine with oil through oil fill tube. See =CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of the Operation section of this manual. grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for main- • Replace
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MUFFLE R Do not operate tiller without muffler.Do not tamper with exhaustsystem. Damaged mufflers or spark an'asters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodicallyand re- place if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection.Replace if dam- aged. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugsat the beginningof each tillingseason or after every 50 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug COOLING SYSTEM type and gap setting
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Belt Guard TIRE CARE CAUTION: When mounting tires, unless beads are seated, overinflation can cause and an explosion. Washer • Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. If (Locatec _tire w_essures are not equal, tiller will Behind pull to one side. • Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which Screws can damage rubber. TO REMOVE WHEEL Pin • Place blocks under transmission to keep TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE tiller from tipping. BELT ° Remove outer side shield by removing • Remove belt guard as described in
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Screw Engine_ Cabl_ Idler Pulley Transmission Pulley TINE REPLACEMENT • To maintain the superb tilling pedor- 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 worn tine causes your tiller to work between the tines exceeds 3-1/2 inches harder and dig more shallow. Most impor- they should be replaced or stra
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TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ENGINE The carburetor has been preset at the fac- Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the tory and adjustment should not be neces- emission control devices and systems, sary. However, engine performance can which are being done at the customers be affected by differences in fuel, tempera. expense, may be performed by any non- ture, altitude or load, If the carburetor road engine repair establishment or indi- does need adjustment, contact your near- vidual. Warranty repair
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NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable Immediately prepareyourtillerfor storage atthe endof theseasonor if theunitwill alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum depositsduring storage. Add sta- notbeusedfor 30 days or morn. bilizertOgasoline in fuel tank or storage _.CAUTION: 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 minutes after
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuai tank. 2. Sea "TO START ENGINE" in.the 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before 3. Engine flooded. : attemptingto start. 4. Dirtyair cleaner. 4. Clean or replace air cleaner car tridge. 5. Water in fuel. 5. Drainfuel tank and carburetor, and refilltank 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
