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MODEL NO.
247.298760
CAUTION:
Read SAFETY RULES and INSTRUCTIONS carefully
CRAFTSMAN.
8H.P. FOUR SPEED CHAIN DRIVE TILLER
•Assembly
•Operating
•Maintenance
•Repair Parts
SEIARS. ROEBUCK AND OO.. CtiioasoJlL 60684 U&A.
PART NO. 770-7762 |
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY |
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For one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship in this TILLER at no charge.
If the TILLER is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only thirty days from the date of purchase.
Warranty service is available by contacting the nearest Sears store or Service Center Z throughout the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Sears Tower
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Chicago, IL 60684
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IMPORTANT
It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see operating section of this manual for proper fuel and amount.
Your tiller is a precision piece of power equipment, not a play thing. Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR TILLERS
1. Read the Operating and Service Owner’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equip ment.
2.Never allow children to operate a power tiller. Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your tiller.
3.Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.
4.Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substan
tial footwear.
5. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught on the tiller.
6.Do not start the engine unless the shift lever is in the neutral (N) position.
7.Do not stand in front of the tiller while starting the engine.
8.Do not place feet and hands on or near the tines when starting the engine or while the engine is running.
9.Do not leave the tiller unattended with the engine running.
10. Do not walk in front of the tiller while the engine is running.
11. Do not fill gasoline tank while engine is running. Spilling gasoline on hot engine may cause a fire or explosion.
12.Do not run the engine while indoors. Exhaust gases are deadly poisonous.
13.Be careful not to touch the muffler after the engine has been running, it is hot.
14.Before any maintenance work is performed or adjustments are made, remove the spark plug wire and ground it on the engine block for added safety.
15.Use caution when tilling near buildings anc^ fences, rotating tines can cause damage or
injury.
16. Before attempting to remove rocks, bricks and other objects from tines, stop the engine and be sure the tines have stopped completely. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground to prevent accidental starting.
17.Check the ti>ie and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness.
18.Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
19.Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the
engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
NOTE
A spark arrest muffler is available as an accessory part. The part number is listed in the parts section of this manual. Check muffler legal requirements in your area
INDEX
Warranty................................................................... |
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Maintenance.......................................................... |
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Rules for Safe Operation.......................................... |
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Belt Replacement.................................................. |
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Introduction............................................................. |
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Care and Maintenance—Transmission.............. |
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Hardware Pack........................................................ |
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Careand Maintenance—Engine........................... |
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Tiller Identification................................................... |
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Carburetor Adjustment......................................... |
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Assembly Instructions........................................... |
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Storage................................................................... |
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Engine Preparation................................................ |
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Repair Parts—Tiller.............................................. |
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Operation................................................................ |
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List of Tiller Accessories.................................... |
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Controls................................................................. |
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Repair Parts—Transmission............................... |
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Tilling....................................................................... |
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Repair Parts—Engine........................................... |
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Cultivating............................................................... |
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How To Order Repair Parts................... |
Back Cover |
INTRODUCTION
This Product has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears, or Simpson-Sears Service Department. They have welt qualified, competent trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
PRE-ASSEMBLY
NOTE
The right and left side of your tiller is determined from operator’s posi tion.
Before any step is undertaken, the instructions for that step should be read through.
TOOLS REQUIRED: See Figure 1
1.(1) Vz” Socket, open or box wrench.
2.(2) 9/16" Socket, open or box wrench.
3.(1) V4" Flat Screwdriver.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
1.Funnel (for gas and oil - NOTE: DO NOT MIX)
2.S.A.E.-30 Oil-For Service SC, SE, SD or MS
1V2 pints
3.Gas (regular)
4.Cleaning rag
PARTS IN CARTON (See figure 2.)
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FIGURE 1. |
FIGURE 2. |
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FIGURE 3. (SHOWN IN FULL SCALE)
The letters listed below will be re ferred to throughout the following text for easier hardware identifica tion.
LIST OF CONTENTS IN HARDWARE PACK: A (1) “U”-Clevis Pin Vz” Dia.
B (2) Self Tapping Screws #8 x .62”
C (6) Hair Pin Cotters
D (1) Ferrule
E (1) Hex Center Locknut 5/16-18 Thread F (2) Flat Washers
G (1) Hex Center Locknut 5/16-18 Thread H (3) Clevis Pins
TILLER
IDENTIFICATION
Handle Bar
Spark Plug
Oil Dipstick
Fuel Tank Cap
Depth Stake
Tine
Shield
Belt Cover
Wheel Yoke
Assembly
Tine Assemblies
FIGURE 4.
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Handle Panel Attachment.
For shipping purposes, the handle mounting brackets are pivoted down. With a 9/16” wrench loosen the hex bolt holding the handle mount brackets. See figure 5.
Pull handle mount brackets up so that the top hole in bracket lines up with forward hole in chassis.
See figure 5.
NOTE
Do not tighten until all four bolts are in place.
Four hex bolts (I), lockwashers (J) and hex nuts (K) will be found in the hardware pack. See figure 7.
FIGURE 7.
2. Throttle Control Lever.
FIGURES.
Secure handle mount brackets with hex bolt (M), belleville washer (N), lockwasher (O) and hex nut
(P). See figure 6.
FIGURE 6.
The handle panel is attached by sliding it down over the handle brackets on the chassis and installing four hex bolts in the lower holes of the handle panel. Place bolts through the handle panel; head to the outside. See figure 7,
Place throttle control lever up through the handle panel and secure with two self tapping screws (B), using a V4” flat screwdriver. See figured.
FIGURE 8.
3.Gear Shift Lever.
The shift lever is mounted to the handle panel in the following steps.
A.Place the top hole of the shift lever over weld bolt on handle panel. See figure 9.
B.Place one flat washer (F), rubber washer (L) and the other flat washer (F) over weld bolt on handle panel. See figure 9.
C.Secure with hex center locknut (G). See figure 9.
FIGURE 9.
H^^NOTE
Tighten hex locknut just to the point the rubber washer starts to conn press.
4. Control Rod.
A. Place control rod through slot in handle panel, hook end of rod goes towards the front of tiller. See figure 10.
FIGURE 10.
B.Hook control rod in hole provided on pivot arm assembly as shown In figure 11. Secure control rod to pivot arm assembly with hair pin cotter (C). See figure 11.
C.Please note there are three holes left on the shift lever. Use the second hole from bottom for the next step. See figure 12.
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Pivot Arm
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FIGURE 11.
Second Hole
From Bottom
FIGURE 12.
D.Place shift lever in first gear and thread ferrule
(D) on end of control rod until ferrule lines up with second hole on shift lever. See figure 13. Secure with hair pin cotter (C). See figure 13.
FIGUREIS.
NOTE
Shift lever and control rod must be readjusted whenever you change the handle height.
5.Tine Attachment
a. The outer tines have been reversed on the tine shaft for shipping purposes. See figure 14.
FIGURE 14.
Remove outer tines from the tine shaft and reinstall with the tine hub facing inward as illustrated in figure 15. Secure tines with clevis pins (H) and hair pin cotters (C).
b.The inner tine assemblies have been installed at the factory and in their correct operating position and do not require changing.
c.See tine adjustment for information on changing width of tilling path, page 13.
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FIGURE 15.
6. Tail Piece Attachment.
FIGURE 16.
7. Depth Stake Attachment.
Slide the depth stake into the tail piece (round end up) and secure with clevis pin (H) and hair pin cotter (C). See figure 17.
FIGURE 17.
ENGINE
PREPARATION
Oil Fill
Other Side of
Engine
Slide the tail piece into the chassis and secure with “U” clevis pin (A) and hair pin cotter (C). See
figure 16.
FIGURE 18.
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