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Craftsman 917.292460 User Manual

Craftsman 917.292460
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.292460
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and inst_uctions
Before Operating
This Equipment
MAN°
5.5 HP
26 ! CH TiNE WIDTH
FRONTTI ETILLER
WITH VE E
Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Service and Adjustments
= Repair Parts
Sears_ Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, iL 60179 U.S.A.
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Craftsman 917.292460 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.292460
CategoryTiller
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY RULES

TRAINING

Proper familiarization with controls and safe operation procedures.

PREPARATION

Inspect the area and prepare the tiller before use.

OPERATION

Guidelines for safe operation of the tiller, including controls and precautions.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Keeping the tiller in safe working condition and proper storage procedures.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A schedule outlining regular maintenance tasks and intervals.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

General advice for maintaining the tiller and its warranty.

LUBRICATION CHART

A chart detailing lubrication points and types for the tiller.

BEFORE EACH USE

Essential checks to perform before operating the tiller.

LUBRICATION

Instructions on keeping the unit properly lubricated.

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Guidelines for selecting and using engine oil based on temperature.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Step-by-step instructions for changing the engine oil.

AIR CLEANER

Procedures for servicing the air cleaner cartridge.

COOLING SYSTEM

How to maintain the engine's cooling system for optimal performance.

ACCESSORIES

ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

List of tools needed for assembling the tiller.

OPERATOR'S POSITION

Explanation of operator position reference in the manual.

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

List of hardware components included in the assembly pack.

UNPACK CARTON

Instructions and precautions for unpacking the tiller.

ASSEMBLE HANDLE

Step-by-step guide to assembling the tiller handles.

ASSEMBLE REVERSE ROD

Instructions for assembling the reverse rod mechanism.

INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY

Procedure for installing the depth stake assembly.

HANDLE HEIGHT

Information on adjusting the tiller handle height.

TILLING WIDTH

How to adjust the tiller's tilling width.

TINE OPERATION

Checking the tine operation before first use.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TILLER

Familiarization with tiller controls and safety symbols.

MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Compliance with American National Standards Institute safety standards.

HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER

Instructions on operating the tiller, including stopping and tilling.

STOPPING

Procedures for stopping the tiller's tines and engine safely.

TILLING

How speed and depth of tilling are regulated.

DEPTH STAKE

Adjusting the depth stake for desired tilling depth.

WHEELS

Adjusting wheel position for optimal tilling.

TINE OPERATION

Detailed explanation of how to operate the tines.

TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER

Safety precautions and methods for transporting the tiller.

ADD GASOLINE

Instructions and precautions for adding gasoline to the tiller.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Important checks and precautions before starting the engine.

FILL ENGINE WITH OIL

Step-by-step guide to filling the engine with the correct type and amount of oil.

TO START ENGINE

Detailed instructions on how to start the tiller's engine.

BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER

Procedure for breaking in the tiller's belts and tines.

TILLING HINTS

Tips and guidance for effective and safe tilling operations.

CULTIVATING

How to use the tiller for cultivating weeds between rows.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

MUFFLER

Maintenance and inspection of the muffler and spark arrester.

SPARK PLUG

Recommendations for spark plug replacement and type.

TRANSMISSION

Information regarding the tiller's transmission lubrication.

CLEANING

Instructions for cleaning the tiller and protecting its surfaces.

TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT

Instructions for adjusting the handle height for better operator comfort.

TINE ARRANGEMENT

How to assemble tines for different tilling or cultivating needs.

MID-WIDTH TILLING - 24 INCH PATH

Assembling tines for a 24-inch tilling path.

NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING - 12-3/4 INCH PATH

Assembling tines for a 12-3/4 inch tilling path.

TINE OPERATION CHECK

Procedures for checking and adjusting tine operation.

TO REPLACE V-BELTS

Steps for replacing the tiller's V-belts.

BELT REMOVAL

How to remove the V-belts from the tiller.

BELT REPLACEMENT

Detailed instructions for installing new V-belts.

REPLACE BELT GUARD

Instructions for removing and replacing the belt guard.

TO REMOVE BELT GUARD

Procedure for removing the belt guard for maintenance.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Guide to adjusting the tiller's carburetor settings.

PRELIMINARY SETTING

Initial setup steps for carburetor adjustment.

FINAL SETTING

Final adjustments for the carburetor after starting the engine.

IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT

How to adjust the engine's idle speed.

ACCELERATION TEST

Testing and adjusting engine acceleration.

STORAGE

TILLER STORAGE PREPARATION

Steps for preparing the tiller for storage.

ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM STORAGE

Important steps to prevent fuel system issues during storage.

ENGINE OIL FOR STORAGE

Procedures for draining and refilling engine oil for storage.

ENGINE CYLINDERS STORAGE

How to protect the engine cylinders during storage.

GENERAL STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

General storage advice and precautions for the tiller and its parts.

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

Will not start

Common causes and corrections for an engine that will not start.

Hard to start

Solutions for an engine that is difficult to start.

Loss of power

Troubleshooting steps for reduced engine power.

Engine overheats

Causes and remedies for engine overheating issues.

Excessive bounce/difficult handling

How to address issues with tiller bounce or difficult handling.

Soil balls up or clumps

Troubleshooting for when soil clumps or balls up during tilling.

Engine runs but tiller won't move

Diagnosing why the engine runs but the tiller does not move.

Engine runs but labors when tilling

Identifying reasons for the engine laboring during tilling.

REPAIR PARTS

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

Illustrated parts breakdown and list for the handle assembly.

BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY

Illustrated parts breakdown for belt guard and pulley components.

WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY

Illustrated parts breakdown for wheel and depth stake components.

TINE ASSEMBLY

Illustrated parts breakdown for the tine assembly.

TRANSMISSION

Illustrated parts breakdown for the transmission assembly.

DECALS

List and illustration of various decals for the tiller.

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE

Illustrated parts breakdown for the engine.

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE

Further illustrated parts breakdown for the engine components.

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE

Additional illustrated parts breakdown for engine components.

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE

Comprehensive list of engine parts with part numbers.

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE

Detailed listing of engine parts and their corresponding numbers.

SERVICE NOTES

REPAIR SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION

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