Craftsman 842252440 Owner’s Manual
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OW_ 'S
UAL
ODEL NO.
_42.252440
Caution:
WIDTH
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
. Assembly
. Operation
. Customer Responsibilities
. Service and Adjustment
. Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A
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Safe Operation Practices for the Tow-Behind Tiller Attachment
SAFETY RULES
TRAiNiNG
Read opening and Service instructions
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper' use of the
equipment,
° Never' allow children to operate the machine
Do not allow adults to operate the machine
without proper instruction.
o Keep the area of operation ctear of all
persons, particularly small children and pets.
PREPARATION
Check the fuel and lubrication before
starting the engine Do not fill the gasoline
tank indoors when the engine is running or
while the engine is still hot Wipe off any
spilled gasoline before starting the engine,
o Inspect the area to be filled_ Remove glass,
wire, metal objects, large sticks and stones,
Avoid underground pipes and wiring°
e Have a complete working knowledge of your
tractor and know how to handle your tractor
with a tiller or'other attachment attached.,
OPERATION
o Give complete and undivided attention to the
job at hand, Operate the tiller in daylight
or good artificial light,
Personal injury may result from contact with
the tines or debris thrown by this machine,
Therefore, always stay a safe distance away
from tines.
= Stop the tiller' engine when leaving your
tUler unattended_
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 an
enclosure.
Stop engine and disconnect spark plug lead
wire before cleaning tines, removing
obstacles or making adjustments except for
any instructions which must be done while
the engine is running_
Never place hands or feet under or into
rotating parts or concealed areas. Keep
hands and feet clearly away from tine
elements, belts, pulleys, etc, while engine is
running.
Wear substantial shues and eye protection
while using tiller.
Never' attempt to make a maintenance
adjustment except on the carburetor, while
engine is running.
Do not run the engine indoors; carbon
monoxide fumes are dangerous to inhale.
Never operate machine without proper
guards, plates or other safety protective
devices in place.
• Disengage the Ttne Drive Clutch, stop tiller
and tractor engines before getting off the
tractor,,
• Disengage the Tine Drive Clutch and stop
the tillerengine during transportation to
and from the work area.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Follow maintenance instructions as outlined
in this manual and your Engine Owners
Manual supplied with the unit.
o Check before each use for loose fasteners or
parts,
iMPORTANT
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes are a means of
attracting attention to important or critical
information in this manual.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS-A]TENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
o Disconnect spark plug wire before making
any maintenance adjustment or repair,.
Store gasoline in an approved metal
container in a cool, dry place,,
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight. Keep
machine ingood operating condition and keep
safety devices in place.
Safety and performance levels can be assured
only by the use of specified replacement
parts,,
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CONGRATULATIONSonyourpurchaseofaSearstiller.It
hasbeendesigned,engineeredandmanufacturedtogive
youthebestpossibledependabilityandperformance.
Shouldyouexperienceanyproblemsyoucannoteasily
remedy,pleasecontactyournearestSearsAuthorized
ServiceCenter.Searshascompetent,welltrained
techniciansandthepropertoolstoserviceorrepairthis
uniL
Pleasereadandretainthismanual.Theinstructionswill
enableyoutoassembleandmaintainyourtillerproperly_
Alwaysobservethe"SAFETYRULES"_
MODEL
NUMBER842-252440
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOF
PURCHASE
THEMODELANDSERIALNUMBERWILLBE
FOUNDONTHEMODELPLATEATTACHEDTO
THERIGHTHANDCHASSIS.
YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERIALNUMBER
ANDDATEOFPURCHASEANDKEEPINA
SAFEPLACEFORFUTUREREFERENCE.
MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this
product_ Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RIESPONSIBILITIES
= Read and observe the safety rule&
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your Tiller
• Follow the instructions under"Customer
Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's
Manual
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PRODUCT SPECtRCATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 5,,0HoP.
DISPLACEMENT: t 2.57 cu. ino
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 QUARTS
Regular
Unleaded
OIL (20 oz. Capacity): Above 32 F:
SAE 30
Below 32 F:
SAE 5W30
SPARK PLUG (GAP ..030IN.): Champion
RJ19LM
TILLING GROUND SPEED: Approx 2 MPH
TILLING WIDTH: 36 IN.
TILLING TtNE SPEED: 260 RPM
This unit isequipped with an internal combustion engine
and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the
engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester
meeting applicable local or state laws (if any)° If a spark
arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective
working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Cod_),
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. See your Sears Authorized Service Center
for spark arrester. Refer to the repair Parts section of
this manual for part number.
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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER
For one year from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the
operating and customer responsibilities instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in
material or workmanship°
This Warranty does not cover:
Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as tines, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts.
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain th_
equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.
If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date
of purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN TILLER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT iN THE UNITED STATES THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN
USE IN THE UNITED STATES
This Warranty gives you specific legal right, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, tL 60179
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules ................... 2
Customer Responsibilities ............... 3
Warranty ...................... 3
Product Specifications ............... 3
Accessories .................... 5
Assembly ........................ 6
Operation ........................ 7-10
Customer Responsibilities .......... 11-13
Service & Adjustments .............. 14-15
Storage ................. 16
Troubleshooting .................. 17
Repair Parts-Tiller .................. 18-25
aNDEX
E (Cont)
Accessories ............. 5
Adjustments:
Depth Stake ........ 8
Air Cleaner:
Maintenance ......... .12
B
Belt:
V-Belt ............. .14 Fuel:
Cooling System:
Maintenance ......... 12
Controls:
Choke ............. 7
Tine ................ 7
Throttle........... 7 Lubrication: T
Customer Responsibilities: Lubrication Chart ....... ,1t
Air' Cleaner ......... 12 Engine ............ .12 Tilling:
Cooling System ....... _12 Operation ......... 7-10
Finish ............ ,13 M Tines:
Maintenance Schedule .... 11 Repair Parts ......... 38
Muffler .............. 13 Muffler: Operation .......... 8
Spark Plug ........... ,13
Transmission ........... 13
Oil Change ......... _12
Cultivating:
Operation ............. 10 OI1:
D
Depth Stake:
Adjustment .......... 8
E
Engine:
Air Cleaner ............ 12
Cooling System .......... 1 3
Fuel Type ................. 9
Lubrication .......... 12
Carburetor'. ........... 15
Oil Level .............. 9 Repair Parts:
Oil Type ......... 9 Tiller ........... 18-20
Spark Plug .......... ,13 Engine .......... 21-25
Starting, .............. 9 Rules for Safe Operation ..... 2
Stopping ............ 8
Storage .......... o16 S
F
Fitling Tank ....... 9
Type ............... 9 Spark Plug:
Storage .......... `16 Gap .............. 3
Finish: Maintenance ......... ,13
Maintenance ....... `13 Storage:
L Tiller............. 16
Maintenance .......... ,13 Transmission:
Spark Arrestor ......... 3 Maintenance ....... ,'13
O
Level ................ 9
Type .............. 12
Operation:
Cultivating ........... 10 Warranty ............. 3
Fill Engine with Oil ...... 9
Fill Fuel Tank ........... 9
Start Engine .......... 9
Stopping Tines & Engine .... 8
Tilling ............ 10
Tilling Hints ............ 10
Tine Operation ...... 8
Transporting Tiller ...... 8
Breaking in Your' Tiller ..... 10
Service & Adjustments:
V-Belt ............ ,t4
Service:
Maintenance Schedule .... 11
Fuel System .......... J6
Repair Parts ......... 20
Troubleshooting Chart ..... .17
Transporting ........... 8
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THESE ACCESSORIES WERE AVAILABLE WHEN THE TILLER WAS PURCHASED. THEY ARE ALSO AVIALABLEAT MOST
SEARS RETAIL OUTLETS, CATALOG AND SERVICE CENTERS. MOST SEARS STORES CAN ORDER REPAIR PARTS FOR
YOU WHEN YOU PROVIDE THE MODEL NUMBER OF YOUR TILLER
ENGINE
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SPARK PLUG MUFFLER
AIR FILTER GAS CAN
ENGINE OIL
STABILIZER
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TILLER MAINTENANCE
BELT
TINES
ACCESSORIES
HILL ROW AERATOR DETHATCHER
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TRACTION/COMFORT ATTACHMENTS
TIRE CHAINS WHEEL WEIGHTS
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TRACTOR
CLEVIS PIN
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HAIR COTFER PiN
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ASSEMBLY
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TO REMOVE UNIT FROM
FLOATING
CARTON
UNPACKCARTON
® Cut from top to bottom all four corners of the carton
and lay panels flat.. (See Fig1)
e Remove lag screw that holds the floating hitch to the
packing skid..
e Disassemble and discard wood top and side carton
supports.
e Remove four Hex Bolts, four Hex nuts, and four Flat
Washers from the hold down Brackets at rear of Tiller
carton.
e Remove two Flat Washers and two Cotter Pins from
rear Axle and save for use when attaching Gauge
Wheels.
e Discard all other packing Hardware and hold down
Brackets_
e Remove Gauge Wheels from Wheel Box
WOOD TOP HO'LD DOWN
SUPPORTS BRACKET
LAG SCREW
ACCESSORY
TILLER WEIGHTS
COTTER
FLAT WASHER
FIG. 2
TO HNSTALL THE TnLLER
(WHEEL) WEHGHT
ACCESSORIES
NOTE: Tiller (Wheel) Weights are not furnished with
Tiller'.. They are an accessory that may be purchased if
required (See Operation section of the manual.)
e Remove two Carriage Bolts and Nuts from the front of
each Tine Shield, located approximately 3-1/2 inches
from the front edger (See Fig3)
e Place Tiller (Wheel) Weight on Tine Shield and
secure with long Bolts and Nuts furnished with the
Weights.
WOOD SIDE
SUPPORTS
WHEEL
BOX
HEX BOLT
PACKING HEX NUT
SKID FLAT WASHER
FIG. 1
TO HNSTALL THE T6LLER
GAUGE WHEELS
ATTACH GAUGE WHEELS
® Assemble Gauge Wheels onto the Rear Axle with
extended Hub inward and secure with a Flat Washer
and Cotter Pin. (See Fig. 2)
LONG
ACCESSORY
WEIGHT
TINE
SHIELD
FIG. 3
When R.H (Right Hand) or L.Ho (Left Hand) are used, it
means from a position behind the steering wheel as if
you were seated on the tractor seat and facing forward_
NOTE: We recommend that you remove Mower Deck
before using Tiller
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OPERATmO
KNOW YOUR TILLER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLFR
Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and
adjustments Save the manual for future reference
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RECOIL STARTER HANDLE CHOKE CONTROL
OFF iDLE FAST
LIFT
HANDLE . ,.
RAISE _\\
ENGAGED
TINE CLUTCH LEVER
DISENGAGED
FLOATING HITCH
TINE SHIELD
LOWER
TINES GAGE WHEELS
THROTTLE CONTROL
EXTRA TINE PINS
DEPTH STAKE
SUPPORT BRACKET
GUARD
'DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
FIG. 4
TINE CLUTCH LEVER - starts and stops tine
rotation
LIFT HANDLE - selects tillingor transport
position by moving gage wheels
THROTTLE CONTROL- controls engine speed
CHOKE CONTROL - used when starting a cold
engine
FLOATING HITCH - telescoping hitch limits
shock loads to tractor
DEPTH STAKE - controls tilling/cultivating
depth
RECOIL START HANDLE - used to start the
engine
Theoperationofanytillercanresultinforeignobjectsthrownintotheeyes,whichcan
resultinsevereeyedamage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsbeforestarting
your tiller and while tilling We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the
spectacles or standard safety glasses°
HOW TO USE YOUR TnLLER
STOPPING (See Fig. 4)
TINES
o Raise Tiller to transport position.
o Pull forward on tine clutch lever.
ENGINE
• Move throttle control to "STOP" position.
o Never use choke to stop engine
ATTACHING TILLER TO TRACTOR
(See Fig. 5)
o Rear wheel weights and tire chains can be used if
additional traction is required for tilling.
o Place Tiller' on ground level and back up tractor to it
for assembly
• Slide Floating Hitch of Tiller over the tractor drawbar
so that the hitch pin holes line up
• Insert hitch pin until it extends from the bottom of the
Floating hitch_ Insert hair cotter pin into hitch pin.
TRANSPORTSNG YOUR TILLER
AROUND THE YARD
o Pull forward on lift handle until it locks in the up
transport posttton.
AROUND TOWN
_' Disconnect spark plug wire,
a Drain fuel tank,
o Transport in the upright position to prevent oil leakage.
CAUTION: Before lifting or trans- |
porting, allow tiller engine and
muffler to cool. Disconnect spark
plug wire. Drain gasoline from fuel
tank.,
STARTING TO TiLL
o Raise Tiller to transport position,_
• Start Tiller engine and move throttle control to full
speed.
o Push rearward on tine clutch lever to start tine
rotation_
o Move Tiller lift handle to lower Tiller.
o Setect lowest tractor ground speed at tractor engine
idle.
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1
HITCH PII_
HAIR COTTER PIN
RG. 5
TRACTOR
DRAWBAR
TO ADJUST DEPTH STAKE
o Depth stake has five position holes to select tilling
depth from 1 to 5 tnches_
• The top stake hole selects the sallowest tilling depth
and the bottom stake hole selects the deepest position.
a To change depth remove the hair cotter pin from the
clevis pin which is connecting the depth stake to the
stake support bracket..
o Grasp the top of the depth stake, remove the clevis pin
and reposition the drag stake_ Insert clevis pin and
hair cotter pin_
IMPORTANT: THE DRAG STAKE SHOULD NEVER BE
REMOVED FROM THE TILLER IT IS DESIGNED TO
PROTECT THE TRACTOR TRANSAXLE FROM THRUSTING
ACTION OF THE TILLER°
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BEFORE STARTRNG ENGNNE
FiLL ENGINE WiTH OIL (See Fig. 6)
IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO
ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING
OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL. USE CLEAN SAE30 WEIGHT
OIL AND STORE IN APPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED
CONTAINERS,. ALL OILS MUST MEET AP,!.. SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION SG. USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS..
• With engine level, remove engine oil filler
plugo
o Fill engine with oil to point of overflowing.
For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3
• Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then re-
level
o Check oil level, Refill to point of
overflowing if necessary. Replace oil filler
plug.
• For cold weather operation you should
change oi! for easier starting (See "OIL
VISCOSITY CHART" tn the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual).
o To change engine oil, see the Customer
Responsibilities section in this manual
OIL
LEVEL
OIL
FILLER
PLUG
FIG. 6
ADD GASOLINE
WARNING: Experience Indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol
or methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage° To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied
before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the
gas tank, start the engine and let it run until
the fuel lines and carburetor are empty° Use
fresh fuel next season. See Storage section of
this manual for additional informatiom Never
use engine or carburetor cleaner products In
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur°
CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas
tank filler neck_ Do not overfill
Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do
not store, spill or use gasoline near
open flame
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7)
CAUTION: Keep the tine Clutch Lever in
"OFF" position when starting engine.
o Make sure spark plug wire is properly
connected.
= Place throttle control in "FAST" position,
Place choke control in "CHOKE" position if
the engine is cold_ A warm engine may not
require choking to start.
o Grasp starter handle with one hand. Pull
rope out slowly until engine reaches start of
compression cycle (rope will pull slightly
harder at this point)°
Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm
stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle
and let rope rewind slowly. Do not let
starter handle snap back against starter..
e When engine starts, move choke control on
engine to the "RUN" position.
= Move throttle control to desired running
position
o Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes
before engaging tines,
Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline_ (Use of leaded gasoline
wilt increase carbon and lead oxide deposits
and reduce valve life), Do not use old
gasoline from last season to avoid starting
probtems.
NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet)
or in cold temperatures (below 32 F), the
carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted
for best engine performance° See Service and
Adjustment section of this manual
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