Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 917.29555 Craftsman
Go to page of 36
Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment ® COUNTER ROTATING TI o AssembUy • Operation , Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts ES Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.
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 equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly° • Never allow children to operate the equipment.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tiller.. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...................... 3,14-16 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 WARRANTY ..........................
ACCESSORIES ,i ,i ii ......................... These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also available at most Sears Retalt outlets, Catalog and Service Centers. Most Sears Stores can order repatr parts for you when you provide the mo del number of your tiller.
ASSEMBLY ......... ................................................. i i ,, illl ii ll,, 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.
UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material, 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 and depth stake.
ASSEMBLY :: ii_Ul, i ill ,l_ i i ..... i, CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 6) , Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of shift lever indicator.
L KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFEFY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER, Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
.......... ,,_ i IHIIlll ................... " _ I_l,I I ............ | The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
OPERATUON TURNING . Release the drive control bar. • Move throttle control to "SLOW" position • Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position.
OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13) i i i illl,J IH ul,i lllll ii Hll, _ CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in . DISENGAGED position when start- mg engine, ,Jlll,ll,ll,,,,,I HI, ..... • Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected. • Move shift lever indicator to "N" (neutral) position.
OPERATION i llllllll,i i,Hlllll , ,,i,, ,lll,ll i i ,,,lll,,_ CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre- vent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the plants.
CUSTOM OA,NTENANOE SCHEDULE AS YOU COMPLETE /_,M_ _ 4 ,_//'z_74 SERVICE DATES R EGU LAR SERVICE /@Z4_/..._._-_'/TM- Check Engine Oil Level 6/ 6/ ........ ,, in Change Engine Oil _ i_1. 2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester Muffler 6/' i ii i/lu iHll Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge I_ 2 .
u_ CUSTO PO IL ES 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 tipping unit for maintenance.
i ESPONS " iJ i,i , r i,_,,,i ................... i ill ii ilUl LJTUES MUFFLER Do not operate tiller' without muffier_ Do not tamper with exhaust system, Damaged mufflers or spark arrestors could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary.
SERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig, 24) NOTE: For ease of removal, remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch.
TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 26, 27 and 28) iA ............... CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear gloves or other protection when han- dling tines. 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.
SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 29) • Loosen cable clamp screw to allow cable to move, • Move throttte control lever on upper handle to "FAST" pos.
STORAGE immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit wil! not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store ttle tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
TF OU LESHO0 NG POINTS PROBLEM Wilt not start Hard to start Loss of power L t t '= i' ' Engine overheats Excessive bounce/ difficult handling Soil balls up or clumps Engine runs but tiller won't move Engine runs but labors when tilling Tines will not rotate CAUSE t.
REPAUR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.295550 HANDLES 2 4 3 3 1 5 30 t5 ' 18 _, ' 11 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 110707X 2 110674X 3 110673X 4 127254X 5 6712J 6 137119 7 110641X 8 .
REPARR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.295550 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE 38 3 12 12 KEY PART NO, NO. I STD541431 2 STD551137 3 STD541037 4 74930568 5 STD571810 6 110111X 7 STD532505 8 8700J .
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.295550 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE 7 6 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO. NO, STD541431 * Nut, Keps 5116-18 9 102190X Tire 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement 109208X Rim 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 795R Tire Valve 102173X Counter Weight, R,H.
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP TRANSMISSION 14" TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.295550 9 25 3O 2 18 49 48 KEY NO. 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 t3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 PART NO.
REPAUR PARTS 5 HP TINE SHIELD 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.295550 1 2 5 / 28 23 " 27 17 16 18 10 29 1 16 19 KEY PART NO. NO, 1 98000129 2 104086X417 3 8393J 4 12000036 5 72110508 6 8394J .
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP TINE ASSEMBLY 14" TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.295550 8 7 5 3 3 KEY NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 PART DESCRIPTION NO. 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 STD55t 137 * Washer, Lock 3t8 4460J Tine, Outer, R.H_ 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 132673 Pin, Shear STD624008 * Clip, Hairpin KEY PART NO, NO.
REPAIR DECALS PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.295550 © 7 8 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 137752 2 133668 3 137746 4 !37538 5 120431X 6 102180X 7 110719X 8 132402 9 120075X - - 137943 DESCRIPTION.
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.295550 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0145-01 13oo .... 613 2O I 81 12 lo 529 528 337 635 308 7 29.
REPAUR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.295550 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0145-01 149 "_ 118 124 191 916 621 967 526 3O.
REPAnR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.295550 ENGINE, BRiGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0145-01 334 200 3°° "A- REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAI.
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.295550 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0145-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO.
REPAUR PARTS 5 HP 14" TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.295550 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 135202, TYPE NO. 0145-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO.
34.
iii i ,i ii, i, , i "II'I'I"II"I'"M' I I ........................................................ I I1' '1111' '1 'l'l III1'1' SERVICE NOTES i,i .
MODEL NO. 917.295550 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS ® 5.0 HP 14 INCH T T E COUNTER E WIDTH TILLER WiTH OTAT! G TINES Each tilter has its own model number, Each engine has its own model number,. The model number for your tiller witl be found on a plate attached to the top of the transmission.
An important point after buying a device Craftsman 917.29555 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Craftsman 917.29555 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Craftsman 917.29555 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Craftsman 917.29555 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Craftsman 917.29555 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Craftsman 917.29555, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Craftsman 917.29555.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Craftsman 917.29555. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Craftsman 917.29555 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
