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Craftsman 29918 - 17 in. Dual Rear Tine Tiller-CA Model Manual

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  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    engines. Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman 425286 Rev. 1
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    20 Troubleshooting 21 Illustrated Parts List 44 Sears Service Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER For two (2) years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in
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    for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. • Stop the engine (motor) when shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and enclosure. • Always refer to the operator's guide instructions for important details if the tiller is to
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 4
    - Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact a Sears or other qualified Service Center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 5
    available at most Sears Retail outlets and Service Centers. Most Sears Stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller. ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AiR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OiL STABiLiZER TILLER PERFORMANCE FURROW OPENER
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    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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes
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    of bolt on LH. side of tiller and loosely assemble Iocknut. 4. Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten. 5. Cut down left hand rear corner of car- ton. Lay rear operator. (See "TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). handles 14 Cable Clip 7
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    with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. TILLING TILLING FORWARD ". NEUTRAL REVERSE CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF Shift Lever Throttle t\t FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL Fuel Valve STI oPO
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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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW
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    DRAG STAKE The drag stake should be raised when tilling the counter rotating (_) till position. The drag stake should be lowered when tilling in the forward rotating (_) till position. Lowered ----"-(Forward Rotating till) . Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. 5. Swing the handle in the
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    capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 4 of this manual. All oil must meet A.RI. Service Classification SGSL. 4. Tilt tiller back on its wheels an open flame. IMPORTANT: When operating in temperatures below32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather
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    running position. 9. Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging tines. NOTE: If engine does not start, see troubleshooting points. Fuel Valve Spark Throttle Control Choke, "_ / Recoil Starter Engine Switch TILLING HINTS _CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to handling your
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 13
    with shear pins (See "TINE REPLACEMENT" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed, (s) break, replace only with those shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING 1. Place blocks under right hand
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    must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller. At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • Once a year you
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 15
    section of this manual. ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil drain Plug Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL Se viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption 4. Clean by
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 16
    comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" manual. on page 4 of this TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and will not require lubrication unless serviced. CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot. We do
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    in groove of transmission pulley and into engine pulley. BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF IDLER PULLEY, NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO GUIDES. 4. Check belt adjustment as described below. 5. Replace belt guard. 6. Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin clip. GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT For
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    TINE REPLACEMENT ,_CAUT[ON: Tines are sharp. Wear gloves or other protection when handling 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. A tine this
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 19
    speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest sears or other qualified service center which has the proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 20
    instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). 3. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. 4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts /or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, store your unit
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    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE 1 Out of fuel. 2 air screen. 11 Clean/replace muffler. 12 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Engine overheats 1 Low oil level/dirty oil. 2 Dirty engine air
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    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Excessive bounce/ difficult handling 1 Ground too dry and hard. 2 Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted. Soil bails up or clumps 1 Ground too wet. Engineruns
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    operador, incluyendose a los cigOeflales doblados y a la falta de mantenimiento del equipo seg0n las instrucciones que se incluyen en el manual del dueflo. • Si la Cultivadora Craftsman se usa para fines de arriendo, esta garanfia se aplica solamente por treinta (30) treintadias a partir de la fecha
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    desatendida. Desenganche los brazos, cambie a neutro y pare el motor. • Antes de limpiar, reparar e inspeccionar, apague el motor y asegQrese que todas las partes en movimiento se han detenido. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia, y mantengalo alejado de esta para evitar el arranque pot accidente
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    - tiguadores de chispas para el silenciador. (Vea la secci6n de Partes de Repuesto en el manual Ingles del dueflo.) ACUERDOS DE PROTECCION LA REPARACION PARA Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su nuevo producto Craftsman® est& diseflado y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por muchos
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 26
    estan disponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. La mayoria de las tiendas Sears tambien pueden ordenar partes de repuesto para usted, si les proporciona el nOmero del modelo de su cultivadora. MOTOR BUJOA StLENCtADOR FILTRO DE AIRE LATA DE GASOLINA ACEITE
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    de alicates (1) Llave de 9/16" POSICl6N DEL OPERADOR Cuando en este manual se mencionan los terminos "lado derecho" o "lado izquierdo" se . 3. Lentamente, saque el conjunto de! mango hacia arriba y p6ngalo en la parte superior de la caja de cart6n. , Agarre el conjunto del mango. Mantengalo en
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 28
    lado izquierdo de la cultivadora y ponga sueltamente la tuerca de seguridad. 4. Inserte el perno de pivote de la parte delantera de la placa y apriete en forma segura. 5. Corte la esquina del lado izquierdo trasera de la caja ALTURA DEL MANGO" en la secci6n de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual.) 28
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    pueden apareser sobre su cultivadora en la literature proporcionada con el producto, aprenda y comprenda sus significados. CONOZCA SU CULTIVADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU CULTWADORA Compare las ilustraciones con su cultivadora para familiarizarse con la
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    SEGURIDAD La operaci6n de cualquier cultivadora puede hacer que salten objetos extraflos dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir daflos graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos antes de hacer arrancar su cultivadora o mientras este labrando con ella.
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    ESTACA DE ARRASTRE La estaca de arrastre debe estar levantada cuando este cultivando en el modo de contra rotaci6n (_). La estaca de arrastre debe set bajada cuando se esta cultivando en el modo de rotaci6n hecia delante (_,). . Cuando haya completado su vuelta, suelte la barra de control de la
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 32
    • Para cambiar el aceite del motor, consulte la secci6n Mantenimiento de este manual. Nivet det aceite Tap6n de deposito de relleno de aceite AGREGUE GASOLINA • Llene el estanque de combustible. Llene hasta la parte inferior del cuello de relleno del estanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado
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    motor enciende pero no arranca, mueva el control del obturador hasta la mitad de la posici6n de! obturadot. Jale la manija del arranque manual hasta que e! motor arranque. 7. Si se movi6 la palanca del obturador hasta la posici6n ,_ON>_ (encendida) para arrancar el motor, muevala gradualmente hasta
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    de seguro (vea "CAMBIO DE LOS BRAZOS" en la secci6n de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual). Si la cultivadora esta muy cargada o atascada, Horq las clavijas de seguro han sido disefladas solamente por aquellas que aparecen en la secci6n de Partes de Repuesto en el manual Ingles del dueflo. 34
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    que se tienen que hacer en forma peri6dica para poder mantener su cultivadora adecuadamente. Todos los ajustes en la secci6n de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual tienen que set revisados por Io menos una vez por cada temporada. • Una vez al aflo, cambie la bujfa, Nmpie o cambie el filtro de aire
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    . 5. Vuelva a Ilenar el motor con aceite. Vea "REVISION DEL NIVEL DEL ACEITE DEL MOTOR CON ACEITE" en la secci6n de Operaci6n de ese manual. ! =20 L -30 0 J -20 20 J -10 40 J 0 60 80 IO0°F • [ 10 20 J i 30 40 ° C GAMA DE TEMPERATURAANTICIPADAANTES DEL PROXIMO CAMBIO DE ACEITE AVlSO
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    de bujfa y el ajuste de la separaci6n de los electrodos se muestran en ,,ESPE- CIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO_ en la p&gina 4 de este manual. LA TRANSMISION La transmisi6n est& sellada y no requerir& lubricaci6n a menos que se le realice mantenimiento. UMPIEZA No limpie su cultivadora cuando el
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    protecciSn de la correa. 2. Remueva la tuerca hexagonal y la arandela de la parte inferior de la protecci6n de la correa (ubicada detr&s de la rueda). 3. Tire polea del motor. LA CORREA TIENE QUE ESTAR EN LA RANURA EN LA PARTE SUPERIOR DE LA POLEA DE GUIA. NOTA LA POSICION DE L,,ACORREA EN RELACION
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    CAMBIO DE BRAZOS _IPRECAUCl6N: Los brazos son afilados. Use guantes u otra protecci6n cuando maneje los brazos. Si hay un brazo muy desgastado su cultivadora tiene que trabajar m&s y excava con menos profundidad. M&s importante a_n, los brazos desgastados no pueden cortar ni moler la materia org&
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    EL MOTOR El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n o el reemplazo de los sistemas y dispositivos de control de emisi6n, Io cual se realiza por cuenta de los clientes, pueden estar a cargo de cualquier individuo o establecimiento especializado en la reparaci6n de motores que no se utilizan en carreteras. Las
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 41
    ). 3. Lubriquela segOn se muestra en la secci6n de Mantenimiento en este manual. 4. AsegOrese que todas las tuercas, pernos y tornillos esten apretados en forma segura. Inspeccione las partes movibles para verificar si est&n dafladas, rotas o desgastadas. C&mbielas si es necesario. 5. Retoque
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    IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA No arranca No arranca con facilidad P_rdida de potencia CAUSA CORRECCION 1 Se acab6 el combustible. 2
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    IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION El motor recalienta 1 El nivet de aceite esta bajo/el aceJte esta sucio. 2
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    HANDLES TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299180 4 / 27 \ 26 24 2O 21 19 18 KEY PART NO. NO. 2 141406 3 110673X 4 127254X 5 Grommet, Rubber Rod, Shift Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5 Lock, Handle KEY PART NO. NO. 18 STD541437 19 19131611 20 109228X 21 420524 22 165197 23 86777 24 9484R 25
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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299180 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE 68 68 -÷!. 7 6 9 65 ........I.:._..:.. / 37 67 31 30 4 38 :_69 40 26 23 24 15 i i mainframe left 25 KEY PART NO. NO. 3 STD541037 4 432420 5 164329 6 162756 7 72110404 8 161530 9 86777 10 9484R 12 73510400 13
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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299180 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE 15 13 12 11 I 22 / / / mainframe righLLCT 2 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 185190 2 73970500 3 STD551031 4 74760512 5 102332X 7 102173X lO 74760524 11 STD624008 12 126875X 13 102190X 183122X613 795R DESCRIPTION Bumper Locknut, Hex,
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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299180 12 9 11 lO 9 14 6O 48 6 5 24 /_ 25 52 transmission 7 KEY NO. 1 PART NO. 188240 2 188220 3 143009 28 106390X 29 102134X 30 150737 31 143008 51 58 DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Transmission Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 2-52) Gearcase,
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    TINE SHIELD TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299180 1L / / / / 4 29 3 jr j_ c\\ 27 i 26 tine shield 25 in 16 !l 38 29 15 31 \, 1 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 73900500 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 unc 2 161415X428 Shield, Side, Outer L.H. 3 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 4 12000035 Ring
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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299180 TINE ASSEMBLY 16 16 16 //I ) / f / // 16 16 16 \ ,6 \ 16 KEY NO. 2 4 5 6 7 PART NO. 132673 3146R 188845 73610600 STD551137 DESCRIPTION Pin, Shear Clip, Hairpin Tine Assembly Nut, Hex 3/8-24 Washer, Lock 3/8 KEY PART NO. NO. 8 74610616 16 163499 17
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    DECALS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299180 / 2 11 12 6 7 13 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 423798 2 423790 3 423786 4 418557 5 137538 6 Rotating Tines Decal Warning, DRT Decal Tine Shield DRT FOR. Decal Warning Spark Arrestor Decal AC Decal Tine Shield Rev Decal Console Control Manual, Owner's (
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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917. 299180 ENGINE, LCT -- MODEL NUMBER PLMHK14600124P-BCKPQRE1M California Service Kit Exploded 29 120308 35 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11a PART NO. Sk208-1000 Sk208-1001 Sk208-4500 Sk208-1300 Sk208-1400 Sk208-1500 Sk208-1600 Sk208-1700 Sk208-4000 Sk208-1800 Sk208-
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    lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers service en
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 53
    engines. Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman 425286 Rev. 1
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 54
    20 Troubleshooting 21 Illustrated Parts List 44 Sears Service Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER For two (2) years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 55
    for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. • Stop the engine (motor) when shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and enclosure. • Always refer to the operator's guide instructions for important details if the tiller is to
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 56
    - Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact a Sears or other qualified Service Center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 57
    available at most Sears Retail outlets and Service Centers. Most Sears Stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller. ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AiR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OiL STABiLiZER TILLER PERFORMANCE FURROW OPENER
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 58
    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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 59
    of bolt on LH. side of tiller and loosely assemble Iocknut. 4. Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten. 5. Cut down left hand rear corner of car- ton. Lay rear operator. (See "TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). handles 14 Cable Clip 7
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 60
    with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. TILLING TILLING FORWARD ". NEUTRAL REVERSE CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF Shift Lever Throttle t\t FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL Fuel Valve STI oPO
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 61
    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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 62
    DRAG STAKE The drag stake should be raised when tilling the counter rotating (_) till position. The drag stake should be lowered when tilling in the forward rotating (_) till position. Lowered ----"-(Forward Rotating till) . Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. 5. Swing the handle in the
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 63
    capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 4 of this manual. All oil must meet A.RI. Service Classification SGSL. 4. Tilt tiller back on its wheels an open flame. IMPORTANT: When operating in temperatures below32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 64
    running position. 9. Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging tines. NOTE: If engine does not start, see troubleshooting points. Fuel Valve Spark Throttle Control Choke, "_ / Recoil Starter Engine Switch TILLING HINTS _CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to handling your
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 65
    with shear pins (See "TINE REPLACEMENT" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed, (s) break, replace only with those shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING 1. Place blocks under right hand
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 66
    must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller. At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • Once a year you
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 67
    section of this manual. ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil drain Plug Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL Se viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption 4. Clean by
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 68
    comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" manual. on page 4 of this TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and will not require lubrication unless serviced. CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot. We do
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 69
    in groove of transmission pulley and into engine pulley. BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF IDLER PULLEY, NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO GUIDES. 4. Check belt adjustment as described below. 5. Replace belt guard. 6. Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin clip. GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT For
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 70
    TINE REPLACEMENT ,_CAUT[ON: Tines are sharp. Wear gloves or other protection when handling 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. A tine this
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 71
    speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest sears or other qualified service center which has the proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 72
    instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). 3. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. 4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts /or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, store your unit
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 73
    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE 1 Out of fuel. 2 air screen. 11 Clean/replace muffler. 12 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Engine overheats 1 Low oil level/dirty oil. 2 Dirty engine air
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 74
    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Excessive bounce/ difficult handling 1 Ground too dry and hard. 2 Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted. Soil bails up or clumps 1 Ground too wet. Engineruns
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 75
    operador, incluyendose a los cigOeflales doblados y a la falta de mantenimiento del equipo seg0n las instrucciones que se incluyen en el manual del dueflo. • Si la Cultivadora Craftsman se usa para fines de arriendo, esta garanfia se aplica solamente por treinta (30) treintadias a partir de la fecha
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 76
    desatendida. Desenganche los brazos, cambie a neutro y pare el motor. • Antes de limpiar, reparar e inspeccionar, apague el motor y asegQrese que todas las partes en movimiento se han detenido. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia, y mantengalo alejado de esta para evitar el arranque pot accidente
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 77
    - tiguadores de chispas para el silenciador. (Vea la secci6n de Partes de Repuesto en el manual Ingles del dueflo.) ACUERDOS DE PROTECCION LA REPARACION PARA Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su nuevo producto Craftsman® est& diseflado y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por muchos
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 78
    estan disponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. La mayoria de las tiendas Sears tambien pueden ordenar partes de repuesto para usted, si les proporciona el nOmero del modelo de su cultivadora. MOTOR BUJOA StLENCtADOR FILTRO DE AIRE LATA DE GASOLINA ACEITE
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 79
    de alicates (1) Llave de 9/16" POSICl6N DEL OPERADOR Cuando en este manual se mencionan los terminos "lado derecho" o "lado izquierdo" se . 3. Lentamente, saque el conjunto de! mango hacia arriba y p6ngalo en la parte superior de la caja de cart6n. , Agarre el conjunto del mango. Mantengalo en
  • Craftsman 29918 | Owners Manual - Page 80
    lado izquierdo de la cultivadora y ponga sueltamente la tuerca de seguridad. 4. Inserte el perno de pivote de la parte delantera de la placa y apriete en forma segura. 5. Corte la esquina del lado izquierdo trasera de la caja ALTURA DEL MANGO" en la secci6n de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual.) 28
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    pueden apareser sobre su cultivadora en la literature proporcionada con el producto, aprenda y comprenda sus significados. CONOZCA SU CULTIVADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU CULTWADORA Compare las ilustraciones con su cultivadora para familiarizarse con la
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    SEGURIDAD La operaci6n de cualquier cultivadora puede hacer que salten objetos extraflos dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir daflos graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos antes de hacer arrancar su cultivadora o mientras este labrando con ella.
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    ESTACA DE ARRASTRE La estaca de arrastre debe estar levantada cuando este cultivando en el modo de contra rotaci6n (_). La estaca de arrastre debe set bajada cuando se esta cultivando en el modo de rotaci6n hecia delante (_,). . Cuando haya completado su vuelta, suelte la barra de control de la
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    • Para cambiar el aceite del motor, consulte la secci6n Mantenimiento de este manual. Nivet det aceite Tap6n de deposito de relleno de aceite AGREGUE GASOLINA • Llene el estanque de combustible. Llene hasta la parte inferior del cuello de relleno del estanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado
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    motor enciende pero no arranca, mueva el control del obturador hasta la mitad de la posici6n de! obturadot. Jale la manija del arranque manual hasta que e! motor arranque. 7. Si se movi6 la palanca del obturador hasta la posici6n ,_ON>_ (encendida) para arrancar el motor, muevala gradualmente hasta
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    de seguro (vea "CAMBIO DE LOS BRAZOS" en la secci6n de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual). Si la cultivadora esta muy cargada o atascada, Horq las clavijas de seguro han sido disefladas solamente por aquellas que aparecen en la secci6n de Partes de Repuesto en el manual Ingles del dueflo. 34
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    que se tienen que hacer en forma peri6dica para poder mantener su cultivadora adecuadamente. Todos los ajustes en la secci6n de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual tienen que set revisados por Io menos una vez por cada temporada. • Una vez al aflo, cambie la bujfa, Nmpie o cambie el filtro de aire
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    . 5. Vuelva a Ilenar el motor con aceite. Vea "REVISION DEL NIVEL DEL ACEITE DEL MOTOR CON ACEITE" en la secci6n de Operaci6n de ese manual. ! =20 L -30 0 J -20 20 J -10 40 J 0 60 80 IO0°F • [ 10 20 J i 30 40 ° C GAMA DE TEMPERATURAANTICIPADAANTES DEL PROXIMO CAMBIO DE ACEITE AVlSO
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    de bujfa y el ajuste de la separaci6n de los electrodos se muestran en ,,ESPE- CIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO_ en la p&gina 4 de este manual. LA TRANSMISION La transmisi6n est& sellada y no requerir& lubricaci6n a menos que se le realice mantenimiento. UMPIEZA No limpie su cultivadora cuando el
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    protecciSn de la correa. 2. Remueva la tuerca hexagonal y la arandela de la parte inferior de la protecci6n de la correa (ubicada detr&s de la rueda). 3. Tire polea del motor. LA CORREA TIENE QUE ESTAR EN LA RANURA EN LA PARTE SUPERIOR DE LA POLEA DE GUIA. NOTA LA POSICION DE L,,ACORREA EN RELACION
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    CAMBIO DE BRAZOS _IPRECAUCl6N: Los brazos son afilados. Use guantes u otra protecci6n cuando maneje los brazos. Si hay un brazo muy desgastado su cultivadora tiene que trabajar m&s y excava con menos profundidad. M&s importante a_n, los brazos desgastados no pueden cortar ni moler la materia org&
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    EL MOTOR El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n o el reemplazo de los sistemas y dispositivos de control de emisi6n, Io cual se realiza por cuenta de los clientes, pueden estar a cargo de cualquier individuo o establecimiento especializado en la reparaci6n de motores que no se utilizan en carreteras. Las
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    ). 3. Lubriquela segOn se muestra en la secci6n de Mantenimiento en este manual. 4. AsegOrese que todas las tuercas, pernos y tornillos esten apretados en forma segura. Inspeccione las partes movibles para verificar si est&n dafladas, rotas o desgastadas. C&mbielas si es necesario. 5. Retoque
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    IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA No arranca No arranca con facilidad P_rdida de potencia CAUSA CORRECCION 1 Se acab6 el combustible. 2
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    IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION El motor recalienta 1 El nivet de aceite esta bajo/el aceJte esta sucio. 2
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    HANDLES TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299180 4 / 27 \ 26 24 2O 21 19 18 KEY PART NO. NO. 2 141406 3 110673X 4 127254X 5 Grommet, Rubber Rod, Shift Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5 Lock, Handle KEY PART NO. NO. 18 STD541437 19 19131611 20 109228X 21 420524 22 165197 23 86777 24 9484R 25
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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299180 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE 68 68 -÷!. 7 6 9 65 ........I.:._..:.. / 37 67 31 30 4 38 :_69 40 26 23 24 15 i i mainframe left 25 KEY PART NO. NO. 3 STD541037 4 432420 5 164329 6 162756 7 72110404 8 161530 9 86777 10 9484R 12 73510400 13
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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299180 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE 15 13 12 11 I 22 / / / mainframe righLLCT 2 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 185190 2 73970500 3 STD551031 4 74760512 5 102332X 7 102173X lO 74760524 11 STD624008 12 126875X 13 102190X 183122X613 795R DESCRIPTION Bumper Locknut, Hex,
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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299180 12 9 11 lO 9 14 6O 48 6 5 24 /_ 25 52 transmission 7 KEY NO. 1 PART NO. 188240 2 188220 3 143009 28 106390X 29 102134X 30 150737 31 143008 51 58 DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Transmission Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 2-52) Gearcase,
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    TINE SHIELD TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299180 1L / / / / 4 29 3 jr j_ c\\ 27 i 26 tine shield 25 in 16 !l 38 29 15 31 \, 1 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 73900500 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 unc 2 161415X428 Shield, Side, Outer L.H. 3 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 4 12000035 Ring
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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299180 TINE ASSEMBLY 16 16 16 //I ) / f / // 16 16 16 \ ,6 \ 16 KEY NO. 2 4 5 6 7 PART NO. 132673 3146R 188845 73610600 STD551137 DESCRIPTION Pin, Shear Clip, Hairpin Tine Assembly Nut, Hex 3/8-24 Washer, Lock 3/8 KEY PART NO. NO. 8 74610616 16 163499 17
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    DECALS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299180 / 2 11 12 6 7 13 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 423798 2 423790 3 423786 4 418557 5 137538 6 Rotating Tines Decal Warning, DRT Decal Tine Shield DRT FOR. Decal Warning Spark Arrestor Decal AC Decal Tine Shield Rev Decal Console Control Manual, Owner's (
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    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917. 299180 ENGINE, LCT -- MODEL NUMBER PLMHK14600124P-BCKPQRE1M California Service Kit Exploded 29 120308 35 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11a PART NO. Sk208-1000 Sk208-1001 Sk208-4500 Sk208-1300 Sk208-1400 Sk208-1500 Sk208-1600 Sk208-1700 Sk208-4000 Sk208-1800 Sk208-
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    lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers service en
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Owner's
Manual
BN°
TI
UAL
900 Series
17
ETLL
OTATI
Inch Tine Width
TI
iT
ES
Model No.
917.299180
s
• EspaSol,
p.
23
This
product
has
a low
emission
engine
which
operates
differently
from
previously
built
engines.
Before
you
start
the
engine,
read
and understand
this
Owner's
Manual.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow
all Safety
Rules
and
Instructions
before
operating
this
equipment.
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
Visit
our
Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman
U.S.A.
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