Craftsman 917.986940 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRRFTSNRN°FRO T TI E T900 Series18" Tine WidthLLModel No.917.986940, EspaSol, p. 20This product has a low emission engine whic

3. Fill engine with oil to point of overflow-ing. For approximate capacity see"PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS"onpage4 of this manual.All oil must mee

BREAKING iN YOUR TILLERBreak-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine controlbefore you actually begin tilling.• Start engine, tip tines off ground by press-

MAINTENANCESCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICECheck Engine Oil LevelChange Engine OilOil Pivot PointsInspect Spark Arrester / Muffler

_CAUTION:Disconnect spark plug wirebefore performing any maintenance (exceptcarburetor adjustment) to prevent accidentalstarting of engine.Prevent fir

COOLING SYSTEMYour engine is air cooled. For proper en-gine performance and long life keep yourengine clean.• Clean air screen frequently using a stif

NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING - 12-3/4"PATHRemove outer tines.loooo]tine 6inner Tines OnlyNOTE: When reassembling outer tines, besure right tine ass

BELT REMOVALRemove reverse idler pulley from idlerarm.• Remove reverse (outside) V-belt.• Remove forward (inside) V-belt fromtransmission pulley first

Immediately prepare your tiller for storageat the end of the season or if the unit willnot be used for 30 days or more._Warning: Never store the tille

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerHard to startLoss of powerCAUSE1. Out of fuel.2. Engine

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMEngineoverheatsExcessivebounce/difficulthandling

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 3Product Specifications ...

Garantia ...Reglas de Seguridad ...Especificaciones del producto ...

IMPORTANTE: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzarobjetos, si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguie

MANTENIMIENTO Y ALMACENAMIENTO• Mantenga los accesorios y aditamentos dela maquina en buenas condiciones para elfuncionamiento.= Revise las clavijas d

ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTOCapacidad de 3 CuartosGasolina: Sin plomo, RegularAceite (API:SG-SL): SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F/0°O)(Oapacidad: 20 oz.) SAE 5W-3

Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la cultivadora. Tambi6n est&n dis-ponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears yen los ce

HERRAMIENTAS NECESARIAS PARAEL MONTAJESe le facilitar& el montaje si cuenta con un juegode Ilaves de tubo. Se hart enumerado los tama-fios esta.nd

CONOZCA SU CULTIVADORALEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SUCUTlVADORACompare las ilustraciones con su cultivadora pa

COMO USAR SU CULTIVADORASepa c6mo operar todos los controles antes deagregar combustible y aceite o antes de tratarde hacer arrancar el motor.PARADABR

4. Inclinelacultivadorahaciaatrasensusrue-dasy luegovuelvaa nivelarla.5. Conelmotornivelado,vuelvaaIlenarlohastael punto de derramarse,si es necesario

RODAJE DE SU CULTIVADORAUse su(s) correa(s), las poleas y el control de losbrazos antes de empezar a labrar.• Haga arrancar el motor, saque los brazos

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw-ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions co

PROGRAMA DEMANTENIMIENTOLLENE LAS FECHAS DE MEDIDAQUE COMPLETE SUSERVlCIO REGULARRevisar el nivel del aceite del motorCambiar el aceite del motorAceit

_L, PRECAUCl6N: Desconecte el alambre de labujia antes de dar mantenimiento (excepto porel ajuste del carburador) para evitar que el motorarranque por

SiSTEMA DE ENFRIAMIENTOSu motor se enfria con aire. Para obtener el ren-dimiento del motor adecuado y larga duracionmantenga su motor limpio.• Limpie

CULTIVO/LABRADO ESTRECHO- PASO DE12-3/4"= Remueva los brazos exteriores.Brazos interiores solamenteooltine6AVlSO: Cuando vuelva a montar los braz

REMOCl6NDELASCORREAS• Remuevalapoleade guiademarchaatrAsdel brazodeguia.• RemuevalacorreaVdemarchaatr&s(exterior).• RemuevalacorreaVdemarchahaciaa

Inmediatamente prepare su cultivadora para elalmacenamiento al final de la temporada o si launidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o m&s.,dI_PREOAUOI6

IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS:Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicioSears.PROBLEMANO arrai3caDificil de

IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS:Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicioSears,PROBLEMAEl motor secalienta d

CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986940HANDLES1613FT-handle assy 1010oJI// / // / /./ / // /// /-//L --/12I \I I-"5192919KEY PARTNO. NO.1 13

\8/11///J.J1816KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1410belt guard 1611121 439158X479 Bracket Assembly, Belt Guard 192 9484R Clip, Cable 203 150050 Screw #10-24

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE• Keep machine, attachments, and acces-sories in safe working condition.• Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts,and other bol

CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986940WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY16172590"0000000/20116wheeLd.stake 2 r3KEY PARTNO. NO.12345678910111391

CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986940TINE ASSEMBLY6tine_ipb_3KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 156926X479 Tine, Outer, R.H.2 3146R Retainer, Spring,

1181115148216KEYNO.123567811121415PARTNO.747605247478065219131311739006009056RX615188195X479165834X4791879121512224465487397050012DESCRIPTIONBolt, Hex

CRAFTSMAN TILLER ==MODEL NUMBER 917.986940DECALS41=\81179 13KEY PARTNO. NO.2 5818210014 5818211016 1419077 4322788 1622159 40914311 14190612 581820901

CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986940ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 12T402, TYPE NO. 1613-F8I 48 SHORT BLOCK I [1058 OPERATOR&ap

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CRAFTSMAN TILLER == MODEL NUMBER 917.986940ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON ==MODEL NUMBER 12T402, TYPE NO. 1613-F851104 <-_'_121 CARBURETOR OVER

CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986940ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 12T402, TYPE NO. 1613-F8KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline 3 QtsCapacity: Unleaded RegularOiI(API:SG-SL):(Capacity: 20 oz.)SAE 30(Above 32°F/0°C)SAE 5W-30(Below 32°F/0°C)Spark Pl

CRAFTSMAN TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.986940ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 12T402, TYPE NO. 1613-F8KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON

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These accessories were available when the tiller was produced. They are also availableat most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Some of these

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYA socket wrench set will make assembly Nut,easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. Handle(t) Utility knife Panel----_--_(

KNOW YOUR TILLERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTILLERCompare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yo

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 ey