Front-Tine Tiller

Model # 917986940 Official Craftsman tiller

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 917986940 tiller, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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917986940 Tillers
Lock Nut 73900600
#5

Transmission diagram

Lock nut

Part #73900600

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Spring Retainer 3146R
#2

Tine diagram

Spring retainer

Part #3146R

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Lawn Tractor Nut 73680600
#20

Wheel/depth stake diagram

Lawn tractor nut

Part #73680600

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Lock Nut 73800600
#6

Wheel/depth stake diagram

Lock nut

Part #73800600

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Tiller Reverse Drive Belt 2614J
#15

Belt guard/pulley diagram

Tiller reverse drive belt

Part #2614J

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Tiller Bolt 180847
#13

Handles diagram

Tiller bolt

Part #180847

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Washer 19091016
#11

Belt guard/pulley diagram

Washer

Part #19091016

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Tiller Shoulder Bolt 121117X
#16

Wheel/depth stake diagram

Tiller shoulder bolt

Part #121117X

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Bolt 74760512
#3

Wheel/depth stake diagram

Bolt

Part #74760512

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Washer 10040400
Washer

Part #10040400

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Most common repair guides to help fix your tillers

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

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How to replace a tiller recoil starter

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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