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Craftsman
Front-Tine Tiller

Model # 917298231 Official Craftsman 3-hp tiller

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Washer 19121414
#4

Detail "c" - wheel and depth stake assembly diagram

Washer

Part #19121414

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Cbl/cltch T 3066J
#11

Detail "a" - handle assembly diagram

Cbl/cltch t

Part #3066J

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Lawn Tractor Nut 73680600
#18

Detail "c" - wheel and depth stake assembly diagram

Lawn tractor nut

Part #73680600

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Tiller Shoulder Bolt 121117X
#14

Detail "c" - wheel and depth stake assembly diagram

Tiller shoulder bolt

Part #121117X

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Ring Clip 12000036
#21

Detail "b" - belt guard and pulley assembly diagram

Ring clip

Part #12000036

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Hex Head Bolt, 5/16-18 X 3/4-in, 5-pack STD523107
#13

Detail "c" - wheel and depth stake assembly diagram

Hex head bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4-in, 5-pack

Part #STD523107

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Idler Shaft 106968
#24

Detail "b" - belt guard and pulley assembly diagram

Idler shaft

Part #106968

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Weed Eater Lawn & Garden Equipment Washer 19092016
#21

Detail "e" - transmission and tine shield assembly diagram

Weed eater lawn & garden equipment washer

Part #19092016

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Lock Nut 73970500
#15

Detail "a" - handle assembly diagram

Lock nut

Part #73970500

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Washer STD551025
#9

Detail "b" - belt guard and pulley assembly diagram

Washer

Part #STD551025

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Why do my tiller's tines turn but the wheels don't?

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Why does my tiller turn the soil poorly?

Main causes: damaged tines, broken clevis pins, worn drive belt, faulty transmission, clutch cable problems, improper de…

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Why won't my tillers wheels or tines turn?

Main causes: worn or broken drive belts, bad transmission, clutch cable problems…

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Why does my tiller's engine leak oil or gas?

Main causes: leaky engine head gasket, damaged sump gasket, damaged oil drain plug seal, loose or cracked fuel line, lea…

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Why do my tiller's wheels turn but the tines don't?

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Why does my tiller's engine run roughly or misfire?

Main causes: dirty carburetor, engine needs tune up, stale gas…

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Why won't my tiller's engine start?

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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 s…

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