Craftsman
Front-Tine Tiller

Model #917298241 Official Craftsman 5-hp tiller

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Craftsman 917298241 5-hp tiller, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Lawn Tractor Attachment Hitch Pin (replaces STD624008)#2

Detail "d" - tine assembly Diagram

Spring retainer

Part #3146R
Replaced by #532003146
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Tiller Clutch Cable (replaces 3066J)#10

Detail "a" - handle assembly Diagram

Cbl/cltch t

Part #3066J
Replaced by #583731701
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Lawn Tractor Nut (replaces 73680600)#20

Detail "c" - wheel and depth stake assembly Diagram

Lawn tractor nut

Part #73680600
Replaced by #596322601
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Tiller Depth Stake (replaces 122233X)#9

Detail "c" - wheel and depth stake assembly Diagram

Depth stake

Part #122233X
Replaced by #122233X479
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Carriage Bolt#18

Detail "a" - handle assembly Diagram

Carriage bolt

Part #72010506

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Washer

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Washer

Part #19131311

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Screw#2

Detail "a" - handle assembly Diagram

Screw

Part #71091008
Replaced by #871191008
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Tiller Clevis Pin (replaces 138078, 326J, 326J500, 43023, 502498, 506028, 506538, 511606, 518015, 5297H, 532004929, 6202J, 711-0599, L-5042, L-5069, L-5078)#6

Detail "d" - tine assembly Diagram

Lawn & Garden Equipment Washer#15

Detail "e" - transmission and tine shield assembly Diagram

Lawn & garden equipment washer

Part #19092016
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Plated Lock Washer, 1/4-in

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Plated lock washer, 1/4-in

Part #STD551125

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Symptoms common to all tillers

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Main causes: worn or broken drive belts, bad transmission, clutch cable problems
Main causes: broken shaft clevis pins, transmission failure
Main causes: dirty carburetor, engine needs tune up, stale gas
Main causes: carburetor failure, bad gasoline, dirty spark plug, broken recoil starter
Main causes: leaky engine head gasket, damaged sump gasket, damaged oil drain plug seal, loose or cracked fuel line, leaky carburetor seal
Main causes: damaged tines, broken clevis pins, worn drive belt, faulty transmission, clutch cable problems, improper depth-stake setting
Main causes: clutch cable problems, faulty transmission

Repair guides common to all tillers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your tiller.

May 1, 2013
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a tiller recoil starter

The recoil starter spins the engine when you pull the starter rope, and the rope retracts when released. If the recoil starter assembly is broken, follow the steps in this repair guide to replace it.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Articles and videos common to all tillers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your tiller.

August 30, 2022

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

By Lyle Weischwill

Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.

December 28, 2018

Find the right carburetor assembly for a Craftsman snowblower, tiller or log splitter

By Kim Hillegass

This chart will help you find the right carburetor for your Craftsman snowblower, tiller or log splitter.

November 1, 2015

Tiller common questions

By Lyle Weischwill

These frequently asked questions might help you figure out what's wrong with your garden tiller.