Craftsman 917.293203 User Manual

Owner's Manual

CRRFTSMRN

5.0 HP
17 INCH TINE WIDTH

REAR TINE WITH COUNTER

ROTATING TINES

TILLER

ModelNo.

917.293203

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Espa_ol

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety
Rules and instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am- 5 pro,Mort* Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179

Visit our Craftsman website:www,sears.com/craftsman

Warranty ......... :._.................... ................ 2

Safety Rules .......................................... 2

Product Sprcifications ........................... 4

Assembly .............................................. 5

Operation ................... .................... 3 & 8

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Manintenance ..................................... 13

Service and Adjustments .................... 15

Storage ........................................ 3 & 19

Troubleshooting .................................. 20

Illustratsd Parts List............................. 42

Parts Ordering ...................... Back Cover

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER
For one (1) year from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller ismaintained,

lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the
owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material orworkmanship.

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 crank-

shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscon-
tained in the owner's manual.

• if this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty applies
for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.

Warranty service is available by returning the craftsman power mower to the nearest
sears service center/department in the unitedstates. This warranty applies onlywhile
this product is in use in the united states.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rightswhich

vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

IMPORTANT: Thiscutting machine is
capable of amputating hands and feet

and throwing objects. Failure to observe

the following safety instructionscould
resultin serious injury or death.

TRAINING

• • Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be

thoroughly familiar with the controls and

the proper use of the equipment. Know
how to stop the unit and disengage the

controlsquickly.

• Never allow children to operate the
equipment. Never allow adults to

operate the equipment without proper
instruction.

• Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, particularly small children, and
pets.

PREPARATION

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment isto be used and remove all

foreign objects.

• Disengage all clutches and shift into

neutral before startingthe engine

(motor).

• Do not operate the equipment without

wearing adequate outer garments.
Wear footwear that will improve footing

on slippery surfaces.

• Handle fuel with care; it is highly

flammable.

• Use an approved fuel container.

• Never add fuel to a running engine or

hot engine.

• Fillfuel tank outdoorswith extreme
care. Never fillfuel tank indoors.

• Replace gasoline cap securely and
clean up spilled fuel before restarting.

• Use extension cords and receptacles
as specified by the manufacturer for all

units with electric drive motors or
electdc starting motors.

• Never attempt to make any adjust-
ments while the engine (motor) is

running (except where specifically
recommended by manufacturer).

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OPERATION

• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotatingparts.

• Exercise extreme caution when
operating on or crossing gravel drives,

walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden

hazards or traffic. Do not carry passen-
gers.

• After strikinga foreign object, stop the
engine (motor), remove the wire from
the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the
tillerfor any damage, and repair the

damage before restarting and operat-
ing the tiller.

• Exercise caution to avoid slippingor

failing.

• If the unit should start to vibrate

abnormally, stopthe engine (motor)
and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration isgenerally a warning of

trouble.

• Stop the engine (motor) when leaving

the operating position.

• Take all possible precautions when
leaving the machine unattended.
Disengage the tines, shift into neutral,

and stop the engine.

• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect-

ing, shut offthe engine and make
certain all moving parts have stopped.

Disconnect the spark plug wire, and
keep the wire away from the plug to

prevent accidental starting. Disconnect
the cord onelectric motors.

• Do not runthe engine indoors; exhaust
fumes are dangerous.

• Never operate the tiller without proper

guards, plates, or other safety protec-
tive devices in place.

• Keep children and pets away.

• Do not overload the machine capacity

by attempting to tilltoo deep at too fast
a rate.

• Never operate the machine at high
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look

behind and use care when backing.

* Never allow bystanders near the unit.

• Use only attachments and accessories

approved by the manutacturer of the
tiller.

• Never operate the tiller without good
visibilityor light.

• Be careful when tilling in hard ground.
The tines may catch in the ground and

propel the tillerforward. Ifthis occurs,
let go of the handlebars and do not

restrainthe machine.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• Keep machine, attachments, and
accessories in safe working

condition.

• Check shear pins, engine mounting
bolts, and other belts at frequent

intervals for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment is in safe

working condition.

• Never store the machine with fuel in
the fuel tank inside a building where

ignition sources are present, such
as hot water and space heaters,
clothes dryers, and the like. Allow

the engine to cool before storing in
any enclosure.

* Always refer to the operator's guide

instructions for important details if

the tiller is to be stored for an
extended podod.

ALook for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOME AWARE!!!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED,

ACAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it
cannot contact spark plug in order to
prevent accidental starting when
setting up, transporting, adjusting or

making repairs.

_WARNING: The engine exhuast

from this product contains chemicals

known to the State of Califomia to
cause cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICAT!ONS

GASOLINE 3 QTS

3APACITY: UNLEADED

REGULAR

DIL(API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30

CAPACITY: 20 OZ.) (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

SPARK PLUG :

{GAP: .030")

Congratulations on your purchase of a
Sears Tiller. It has been designed,
engineered and manufactured to give you

the best possible dependability and

performance.
Should you experience any problems you
cannot easily remedy, please contact
your nearest authorized Sears Service

Center/Department. We have competent,
well-trained technicians and the proper
toolsto service or repair this unit.

Please road and retain this manual. The
instructionswill enable you to assemble

and maintain your tillerproperly.Always
observe the "SAFETY RULES".

Yournew tiller has been assembled at the

factory with exception of those parts left

unessembled for shipping purposes. To
ensure safe and proper operation of your

tillerall parts and hardware you assemble

must be tightened securely. Use the
correct tools as necessary to insure
proper tightness.

CHAMPION

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MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is
available on this product. Contact

your nearest Sears store for details,
CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in

maintaining, caring for and using
yourtiller.

• Follow the instructionsunder the
"Maintenance" and =Storage"

sections of this Owner's Manual.

_WARNING: This unit is equipped
with an internal combustion engine

and should not be used on or near
any unimprovedforest-covered.

brush-covered or grass covered land
unless the engine's exhaust system is

equipped with a spark arrester
meeting applicable local orstate laws

(ifany). Ifa spark arroster 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 ofthe
California Public Resourcas Code).

Other states may have similarlaws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands.
See your Sears Authorized Service

Center forspark arroster. Refer tothe

Repair Parts section of this manual for

part number.

These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also
available at most Sears Retail outlets and Service Centers. Most Sears Stores can

order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller.

ENGINE

TILLER PERFORMANCE

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TILLER MAINTENANCE

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Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left
unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation ofyour tiller
all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools
as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1) Utility knife
(1) Wire cutter
(1) ]ire pressure guage

(1) Screwdriver
(1) Pair of pliers
(t) 9/16 Wrench

OPERATOR'S POSITION
When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means when you are in
the operating position (standing behind
tillerhandles).

LEFT

FRONT

RIGHT

OPERATOR'S
PosmoN

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

Q

(1) Center Locknut

(1) Carriage Bolt

3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr. 5

_, (1) Flat Washer " (_) Pi_B_;ItG rade 5

I 13/32 x 1 x 11Ga.

(2) Shear Pins & Clips (1) Handle Lock Lever

3/8-16 UNC

(1) Cable Clip

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UNPACKING CARTON
ACAUTION: Be careful of exposed

staples when handling or disposing of
cartoning material.
IMPORTANT:When unpacking and
assembling tiller, be careful not to stretch

or kink cables.

• While holding handle assembly, cut
cable ties securing handle assembly to
top frame. Let handle assembly rest on

tiller.

• Remove top frame of carton.

• Slowly ease handle assembly up and

place on top of carton.

• Cut down right hand front and right

hand rear comers of carton, lay side

carton wall down.

• Remove packing material from handle

assembly.

• Separate shift rod from handle assem-

bly.

Assembly

INSTALL HANDLE

• Insert one handle lock (with teeth
facing outward) in gearcase notch.

(Apply grease on smooth side of
handle lock to aid in keeping lock in

place until handle assembly is lowered
into position.)

VIEWED FROM R.H. SIDE OF TILLER

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Gearcase Notch

Handle Lock

HandleAssembly
"UP"Position%

Tightenhandle lock

leverto hold

Loosen Handle Lock
Lever toMove

Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and
tighten.

Cut down remaining corners of carton
and lay panels flat.

Lower the handle assembly. Tighten
nut on carriage bolt so handle moves

with some resistance. This will allow
for easier adjustment.

Place flat washer on threaded end of
handle lock lever.

Insert handle lock lever through handle
base and geamase. Screw in handle
lock lever just enough to hold lever in
place.

Insert second handle lock (with teeth
inward) in the slot of the handle base
(just inside of washer).

Raise handle assembly to highest
position and securely tighten handle
lock lever by rotating clockwise.

Leaving handle assembly in highest

position will make it easier to connect
shift rod,

Handle Lock Handle Lock

Gearcase_

Slot_

Rear Cartridge
Bolt

Rat Washer

• Grasp handle assembly. Hold in =up"

position. Be sure handle lock remains
in gearcase notch. Slide handle
assembly into position.

• Rotate handle assembly down. Insert

rear carriage boltfirst, with head of bolt
on L.H. side oftiller and loosely

assemble Iocknut.

HandleBase

Locknut _ PivotBolt

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INSERT CABLE CLIP

• Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the
back of handle column. Push cables

into clip.

Handle Column

Cables

Cable Clip

CONNECT SHIFT ROD

• Insert end of shift rod farthest from

bend into hole of shift lever indicator.

• Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift

rod to secure with bend of clip on right

side.

Attach this EndTo shift _ ShiftRod
Lever Indicator

REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE

• Adjust handle assemby to lowest

position. Be sure hex bolt is tightened
securely.

• Make sure shiftlever indicatoris in=N"

(neutral) position.

• Tilt tillerforward by liftinghandle.

Separate cardboard cover from leveling

shield.

• Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull

tiller out ofcarton.

CHECKTIREPRESSURE

The tires on your unit were overinflated at
the factory for shipping purposes. Correct
and equal tire pressure is important for
best tilling performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI.

HANDLE HEIGHT

• Handle height may be adjusted to
better suit operator. (See "TO ADJUST

HANDLE HEIGHT" in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual).

Shift Rod HairpinClip ShiftLever

Indicator

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These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product, Leam

and understand their meeting.
KNOW YOUR TILLER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

TILLER.

Compare the Illustrations with your tiller to familiarize with the location of various
controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

TILLING FORWARO NEUTRAL REVERSE STOP

OR WARNqhiG ON OFF

Drive ControlBar

Shift Lever

Choke Control

Shift Lever Indicator

LevelingShield

Outer Side Shield

) Starter

Recoil
Handle

MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Our tillersconform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

DRIVE CONTROL BAR - Used to
engage tines.

DEPTH STAKE - Controls depth at which

tiller will dig.

LEVELING SHIELD - Levels tilled soil.
OUTER SIDE SHIELD - Adjustable to

protect small plants from being buried.
THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control

engine speed.

SHIFT LEVER - Used to shift transmis-

sion gears.

SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR - Shows
which gear the transmission is in.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Used to
start the engine,

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting
a cold engine.

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The operation of any tiller can result in foreignobjects thrown intothe eyes,

whichcan result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide
visionsafety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER

Know how to operate all controlsbefore
adding fuel and oil or attempting to start

engine.

STOPPING
TINES AND DRIVE

• Release ddve control bar to stop
movement.

• Move shiftlever to "N" (neutral)
position.

ENGINE

• Move throttle controlto "STOP"
position. If equipped with stopswitch,

move switch to "STOP" position.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

DriveControl Bar

ShiftLever

HARD TO SHIFT GEARS

• Briefly engage drivecontrol bar and
release or reck tillerforward and

backward until are able to shift gears.

DEPTH STAKE

The depth stake can be raised or lowered
to allow you more versatile tillingand

cultivating, or to more easily transport
your tiller.

ShallowestTilling
(CultivaUng)

Deeptest "Riling

DepthStake /

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"_Transport Position

=DISENGAGED"

Position

TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL

DRIVE

• Always release ddve control bar before

• Tine movement is achieved by moving

FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY/FINES
STOPPED

• Release drive control bar and move

REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/FINES
STOPPED

• DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND

• Release the drive control bar.

• Move throttle control to =SLOW"

• Move shift lever indicator to =R"

• Hold drive control bar against the

Throttle

moving shift lever into another position.

shift lever to (_) till position and
engaging ddve control bar.

shift lever indicator to "F" (forward)

position. Engage drive control bar and
tiller will move forward.

TILLER.

position.

(reverse) position.

handle to start tiller movement.

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TILLING

• Release depth stake pin. Pull the
depth stake up for increased tilling
depth. Place depth stake pin in hole of

depth stake to lock in position.

• Place shift lever indicator in (_)till

position.

• Hold the drive control bar against the

handle to start tilling movement. Tines
and wheels will both turn.

• Move throttle control to "FAST position

for deep tilling. To cultivate, throttle

control can be set at any desired

speed, depending on how fast or slow

you wish to cultivate.
IMPORTANT: Always release drive
control bar before moving shift lever into

another position. Depth Stake Pin

=RELEASED" Position

'Locked"

Position

Shield

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TURNING

• Release the drive control barl

• Move throttle control to "SLOW"

position,

• Place shift lever indicator in UF"

(forward) position. Tines will not turn.

• Lift handle to raise tines out of ground.

• Swing the handle in the opposite

direction you wish to turn, being careful

to keep feet and legs away from tines.

• When you have completed your turn-

around, release the drive control bar
and lower handle. Place shift lever in

till position and move throttle control to
desired speed. To begin tilling, hold

drive control bar against the handle.

OUTER SIDE SHIELDS
The back edges of the outer side shields

are slotted so that the shields can be
raised for deep tilling and lowered for

shallow tilling to protect small plants from
being buried. Loosen nut "A" in slot and
nut "B". Move shield to desired position

(both sides). Retighten nuts.

TO TRANSPORT

_CAUTION: Before liftingortransporting,
allow tiller engine and muffler to cool.
Disconnect spark plugwire. Drain
gasoline from fueltank.

AROUND THE YARD

• Release the depth stake pin. Move the
depth stake down to the top hole for

transportingthe tiller. Place depth
stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock
in position. This prevents tines from
scuffing the ground.

• Place shift lever indicator in UF"

(forward) positionfor transporting.

• Hold the drive controlbar against the

handle to start tiller movement. Tines

will nottum.

• Move throttle control to desired speed.
AROUND TOWN

• Disconnect spark plug wire.

• Drain fuel tank.

• Transport in uprightposition to prevent

oil leakage.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
IMPORTANT: Be very careful notto allow

dirtto enter the engine when checking or
adding oil or fuel. Use clean oiland fuel
and store in approved, clean, covered

Containers. use clean fillfunnels.

CHECK ENGINEOILLEVEL _

• The enginein your unit has been

shipped, from the factory, alreadyfilled
with SAE 30 summer weight oil, •

• With engine level, clean area around oil

filler plug and remove plug.

• Engine oilshould be to point of

overflowingwhen engine is level. For
approximate capacitysee "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" on page 4 ofthis

manual. Alloil must meet A.P.I.
Service ClassificationSF, SG or SH.

• For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See oil
viscositychart in the Maintenance
section of this manual).

• To change engine o11,see the Mainte-
nance section inthis manual.

OilLevel

Plug

ADD GASOLINE

• Fillfuel tank. Use freshl clean, regular

unleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded
gasoline will increase carbon and lead
oxide deposits and reduce valve life.)

IMPORTANT: When operating intem-
peratures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh,

clean, winter grade gasoline to help

insure good cold weather starting.
_WARNING: Expedence indicates that
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisturewhich leads to separation and

formation of acids dudng storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while instorage. 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 untilthe fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage section ofthis

manual foradditional information. Never
use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-

ucts inthe fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.

ACAUTION: Fillto within 1/2 inch oftop

of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow
for fuel expansion. If gasoline isacciden-

tally spilled, move machine away from

area ofspill. Avoid creating any source of
ignitionuntil gasoline vapors have

10 disappeared.

Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

_]LCAUTION: Keep tine control in =OFF"
position when starting engine.
When starting engine for the first time or if

engine has run out of fuel, it will take
extra putts of the recoil starter to move

fuel from the tank to the engine.

• Make sure spark plug wire is propedy
connected.

• Place throttle control in "FAST"
position.

• Move choke control to full "CHOKE"
position. Grasp recoil starter handle

with one hand and grasp tiller handle
with other hand. Pull rope out slowly

until engine reaches start of compres-
sion cycle (rope will pull slightly harder
at this point).

• Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do

not let starter handle snap back against
starter. Repeat if necessary.

• If engine fires but does not start, move

choke control to half choke position.

Pull recoil starter handle until engine

starts.

• When engine starts, slowly move
choke control to =RUN" position as
engine warms up.

NOTE: Awarm engine requires less
choking to start.

• Move throttle control to desired running
position.

• Allow engine to warm up for a few

minutes before engaging tines.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (3000 feet) or
in cold temperatures (below 32°F), the

carburetor fuel mixture may need to be
adjusted for best engine performance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

NOTE: If engine does not start, see
troubleshooting points.

;parkPlug

TILLING HINTS

_I,CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to
handling your tiller, start actual field use

with throttle in slow position.

• Tillingis digging into, turningover, and

breaking up packed soilbefore planting.
Loose, unpacked soil helps rootgrowth.

Best tillingdepth is4' to 6'. A tillerwill

also clear the soil of unwanted vegeta-
tion.The decomposition of thisveg-

etable matter enriches the soil. De-
pending on the climate (rainfall and

wind), it may be advisable to tillthe soil

at the end of the growing season to fur-

ther condition the soil.

• You will find tillingmuch easier if you
leave a row untilled between passes.

Then go back between tilled rows.
There are two reasons for doing this.

First, wide turns are much easier to ne-
gotiate than about-feces. Second, the

tillerwon't be putting itself, and you, to-
ward the row next to it.

° Soil conditionsare important for proper

tilling.Tines willnot readily penetrate

dry, hard soil which may contributeto
excessive bounce and difficulthandling
of your tiller. Hard soilshould be mois-
tened before tilling;however, extremely
wet soil will "ball-up" or clumpduring till-
ing. Wait until the soilis less wet in or-

der to achieve the best results. When
tillingin the fall, remove vines and long

grass to prevent them from wrapping

around the fine shaft and slowingyour

tillingoperation.

• Do not lean on handle. This takes

weight offthe wheels and reduces trac-
tion. To get through a really tough sec-
tion of sod or hard ground, apply up-
ward pressure on handle or lower the

depth stake.

Recoil

Starter Handle

Choke

Control

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CULTIVATING
Cultivating is destroying the weeds

between rows to prevent them from

robbingnourishment and moisture from

the plants. At the same time, breaking up
the upper layer of soil crust will help retain

moisture inthe soil. Best digging depth is
1"to 3" (2.5-7.5 cm). Lower the outer
side shields to protect small plants from

being buried.

• Cultivate up and down the rows at a
speed which will allow tines to uproot

weeds and leave the ground in rough
condition, promoting no further growth

of weeds and grass

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ADJUST WHEELS FOR
CULTIVATING

• Place blocks under right hand side of

tillerand remove hairpin clip and clevis
pin from right hand wheel.

• Move wheel outward approximately 1
inch (2.5 cm) until hole in inner wheel

hub lines up with inner hole in axle.

• Replace clevis pin and hairpin clip on
inside of wheel and remove blocks.

• Repeat preceding steps on left hand
side.

NOTE: Inextremely roughconditionsand
while cultivating, the wheels should be

moved outward on the axle for increased
stability,

OUTER VIEW OF TIRE

Clevis Pin\

TINE SHEAR PINS

The tine assemblies on your tiller are

secured to the tine shaft withshear pins
(See =TINE REPLACEMENT" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).
t!the titter is unusually overloaded or
jammed, the shear pins are designed to
break before internal damage occurs to

the transmission.

• If shear pin(s) break, replace only with
those shown in the Repair Parts

section of this manual.

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INNER VIEW OF TIRE

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SCHEDULE

MAINTENANCE __ _//J_/

F,LL,NO,TOS ,/d/

Check Engine Oil Level I_ I_

Change Engine Oil 1_1,2

_l PivotPokers II/'

Inspect Spark An'ester / Muffler
Inspect Air Screen I_

Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge 1_2
Clean Engine Cylinder Fins ll_

Replace Spark Plug I_

RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (1oz.)

1 - Change more oRenwhen operlaing under a heavy load or k_high ambient temperatut'e6,

2. Service moce often when opera_'lg In dirly or dusiyconditions,

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tiller does not cover
items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, the operator

must maintain tiller as instructed in this
manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your tiller.

All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual

should be checked at least once each

season.

• Once a year you should replace the
spark plug, clean or replace air filter,

and check tines and belts for wear. A
new spark plug and clean air filter

assure proper air-fuel mixture and help
your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check line operation.

• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See =LUBRICA-

TION CHART")

LUBRICATION CHART

* ThrottleControl

***RH Gear Case

* Depth Stake Pin

Shield
Hinges

* Wheel Hub

* Idler Bracket

* SAE 30 OR 5W-30 Motor Oil
** Refer toMaintenance =ENGINE. Section

*** EP #1 Grease

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ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
before pedorming any maintenance
(except carburetor adjustment) to prevent
accidental starting of engine.

Prevent firesf Keep the engine free of
grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove
fuel from tank before tipping unitfor

maintenance. Clean muffler area of all

grass, dirt,and debris.

Do nottouch hot muffler or cylinder fins

as contact may cause bums.

ENGINE
LUBRICATION

Use only high qualitydetergent oil rated
withAP/service classification SF, SG or

SH. Select the oil'sSAE viscositygrade
according to your expected temperature.

SAE _IScosrrY GRADES

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

o" io"

NOTE: Although multi-viscosityoils (5W-
30, 10W-30, etc.) improve starting in cold
weather, these multi-viscosityoilswill
result in increased oil consumptionwhen
used above 32°F (0°C). Checkyour
engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low

onoil.
Change the oil after every 50 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the

tilleris not used for 50 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each five (5)
hours of continuous use. Add SAE 30

motor oil or equivalent. Tighten oilfiller
plug securely each time you check the oil

level.

' TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. Alloil must meet API
service classificationSF, SG or SH.

• Be sure tilleris on level surface.

• Oil willdrain more freely when warm.

• Use a funnel to prevent oil spillon tiller,

and catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove drain plug.

• Tip tiller forward to drain oil.

• After oll has drained completely,

replace oil drain plug and tighten
securely.

•" Remove oilfiller plug. Be careful not to
allow dirt to enter the engine.

• Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK

ENGINE OIL LEVEL" inthe Operation

section of this manual.

OII Drain Plug,,

Level

Oil FillerPlug

AIR CLEANER

Service air cleaner cartridge every

twenty-five hours, more often if engine is

used in very dusty conditions.

• Loosen air cleaner screws, one on

each side of cover.

• Remove air cleaner cover.

• Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge.

Be careful. Do not allow dirt or debris to

fall into carburetor.

• Clean by tapping gently on a flat

surface.

• If very dirty or damaged, replace

cartridge.

• Clean and replace cover. Tighten
screws securely.

_CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as

kerosene, are not to be used to clean
cartridge. They may cause deterioration

of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do
not use pressurized air to clean or dry
cartridge.

Dover
AirCleaner
Screw

AirCleaner
Cartridge

COOLING SYSTEM
Your engine is aircooled. For proper

engine pedormanca and tong life keep
your engine clean.

• Clean air screen frequently using a
stiff-bristled brush.

• Remove blower housing and clean as
necessary.

• Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff.

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Muffler. rRns

MUFFLER
Do notoperate tillerwithout muffler. Do

not tamper with exhaust system. Dam-
aged mufflersor spark arresters could

create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically

and replace if necessary. If your engine is
equipped with a spark arrsster screen
assembly, remove every 50 hours for

cleaning and inspection. Replace if

damaged.

SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each tillingseason or after every 50 hours

of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug
type and gap setting are shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS".
TRANSMISSION

Once a season, lubricate the right hand

gear case grease fittingwith 1 oz. of EP
#1 grease.

CLEANING

• Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. of all
foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tivetype wax.

We do not recommend usinga garden
hose to clean your unit unless the muffler,

air filter and carburetor are covered to

keep water out. Water in engine can
result in a shortened engine life.

ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plugwire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come into contact with plug.

TILLER
TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT

Select handle height best suited for your
tillingconditions. Handle height willbe
different when tillerdigs into soil,

• First loosen handle hex bolt.

• Handle can be positioned at different
settings between =HIGH" and =LOW"

positions.

• Retighten hex bolt securely after

adjusting.

HandLe(High) Position

Handle LockLever

Handle (Low) Position

TIRE CARE

ACAUTION: When mountingtires,
unless beads are seated, overinflation

can cause an explosion.

• Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. If

tire pressures are not equal, tillerwill

pull to one side.

• Keep tires free of gasoline or oilwhich
can damage rubber.

TO REMOVE WHEEL

• Place blocks under transmission to

keep tiller from tipping.

• Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from

wheel.

• Remove wheel and tire.

• Repair tire and reassemble.

Clevis Pin

15

HairpinClip

TO REMOVE BELT GUARD
NOTE: For ease of removal, remove

hairpin clipand clevis pinfrom leftwheel.

Pullwheel out from tillerabout 1 inch.

• Remove two (2) screws from side of

belt guard.

• Remove hex nut and washer from

bottom of belt guard (located behind
wheel).

• Pullbelt guard out and away from unit.

• Replace belt guard by reversing above
procedure.

BeltGuard

Screw

_< _ ._ (Located

_ 9° _hind

\

Hahpin Clip and Clevis Pin

TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE

BELT

• Remove belt guard as described in "TO

REMOVE BELT GUARD".

• Remove old belt by slippingoff engine

pulley first then remove from transmis-
sion pulley.

• Place new belt in groove oftransmis-
sion pulley and into engine pulley.

BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP
OF IDLER PULLEY. NOTE POSITION
OF BELT TO GUIDES.

• Check belt adjustment as described

below.

• Replace belt guard.

• Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin

and hairpin clip.

GROUND DRIVE BELT

ADJUSTMENT
For proper belt tension, the extension

spring shouldhave about 5/8 inch stretch
when drive controlbar is in"ENGAGED"

position. This tension can be attained as

follows:

• Loosen cable clip screw securing the
drive control cable.

• Slide cable forward for less tension and

rearward for more tension until about
5/8 inch stretch is obtained while the

drive control bar is engaged.

• Tighten cable clipscrew securely.

TransmissionPulley

Cable ClipScrew

DriveControlCable

Be_tGuide

Extension

16

TINE REPLACEMENT

ACAUTION: "nnes are sharp. Wear

gloves or other protection when handling
tines.

A badly worn tine causes your tiller to
work harder and dig more shallow. Most

important, worn tines cannot chop and
shred organic matter as effectively nor
bury it as deeply as good tines. Atine

this wom needs to be replaced.

• Tomaintain the superb tillingperfor-
mance of this machine the tines should

be checked for sharpness, wear, and
bending, particularlythe tines which are

next to the transmission. If the gap be-

tween the tines exceeds 3-1/2 inches

they should be replaced or straightened
as necessary.

• New tines should be assembled.
Sharpened tine edges will rotate rear-

ward from above.

Transmission

New"nne

_o_n.tt_oner'_ne

Wom'11ne

Tine I I

I I
I I

I I

"Fine

Clip

Shear Pin

Sharp Edge

Shear Pin

SharpEgde

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ENGINE
Maintenance,repair,orreplacementof

theemissioncontroldevicesandsys-
tems,whichare being done at the

customers expense, may be performed
by any non-roed engine repair establish-

ment or individual. Warranty repairs must

be performed by an authorized engine

manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THRO'I'rLE CONTROL

CABLE

• Loosen cable clamp screw to allow
cable to move.

• Move throttle control lever on upper

handle to =FAST" position.

• Pull throttle cable out until engine
bellcrank is back as far as it will go.

• Hold cable in this position and tighten
clamp screw securely.

ThrottleCable ) Screw

FINAL SE'R'ING

• Start engine and allow to warm for five
minutes.

• With throttle controllever in=SLOW"
position.

IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT

• Rotate throttle linkage counterclock-
wise and hold against stop while
adjusting idle speed adjustingscrew to
obtain 1750 RPM. Release throttle

linkage.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do
not adjust or damage may result.
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which isfactory set for
proper engine speed, overspeeding the
engine above the factory high speed

setting can be dangerous. If youthink the
engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest sears
service centerdepartment, which has

proper equipment and experience to
make any necessary adjustments.

/

BellCrank

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
The carburetor has a high speed jet and

has been preset at the factory end
adjustment should not be necessary.

However, minor adjustments may be
required to compensate for differences in

fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the

carburetor does need adjustment,
proceed as follows.

ThrottleStop

Idle Speed AdjustingScrew

18

Immediately prepare your tiller for storage
at the end of the season or if the unit will

not be used for 30 days or more.
_CAUTION: Never store the tiller with

gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark. Allow the engine to cool before

stodng in any enclosure.

TILLER

• Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" in
the Maintenance section of this

manual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance
section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.
Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightlybefore painting.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as the carburetor,
fuel filter,fuel hose, ortank dudng
storage, also, experience indicates that

alcohol blended tuets (called gasohol or
usingethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formationof acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage.

• Drain the fuel tank,

• Start the engine and let it run untilthe

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer isan acceptable

alternative in minimizingthe formation of
fuel gum deposits duringstorage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container. Always follow the mix

ratio found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach
the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank

and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean oil. (See =ENGINE" in the
Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

• Remove spark plug.

• Pour I ounce (29 ml) of oilthrough

spark plug hole into cylinder,

• Pull starter handle slowly several times

to distdbuteoil,

• Replace with new spark plug,
OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt inyour
gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your unit indoors and

cover itto give protection from dustand

dirt.

• Cover your unit with a suitable protec-

tive cover that does not retain moisture.

Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe which allows condensation to
form and will cause your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tillerwhile
engine and exhaust areas are stillwarm.

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PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Will not start

Hard to start

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

3. Engine flooded.

4. Dirty air cleaner.

5. Water in fuel.

6. Clogged fuel tank.

7. Loose spark plug wire.

8. Bad spark plug or

improper gap.

9. Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

10.Oil soaked air filter.

1. Throttle control not set

propedy.

2. Dirty air cleaner.

cartridge.

3. Bad spark plug or
improper gap.

4. Stale ordirty fuel.
fresh gasoline.

5. Loose spark plug wire.
seated propedy on plug.

6. Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

1. Fill fueltank.

2. See "TO START ENGINE" in

the Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes before
attemptingto start.

4. Clean or replace aircleaner
cartridge.

5. Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

and refilltank with fresh
gasoline.

6. Remove fuel tank and dean.

7. Make sure spark plug wire is
seated propedy on plug.

8. Replace spark plug or adjust
gap.

9. Make necessary adjustments.

10. Replace air filter.

1. Place throttlecontrolin "FAST"

position.

2. Clean or replace air cleaner

3. Replace spark plug or adjust

gap.

4. Drain fuel tank and refill with

5, Make sure spark plug wire is
6, Make necessary adjustments.

Loss of power

1. Engine is ovedoaded.

2. Dirty air cleaner.

3. Low oil level/dirty oil.

4. Faulty spark plug.

5. Oil in fuel.

6. Stale or dirty fuel.

fresh gasoline.

7. Water in fuel.

8. Clogged fuel tank,

9. Spark plug wire loose.

plugwire.

10. Dirty engine air screen.

11. Dirty/clogged muffler.

12. Carburetor out of adjuts-

mant.

13. Poor compression.

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1. Set depth stake and wheels
for shallower tilling.

2. Clean or replace aircleaner

cartddge.

3. Check oil leveVchange oil.

4. Clean and regap or change
spark plug.

5. Drain and clean fuel tank and

refill, and clean carburetor.

6. Drain fueltank and refillwith

7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor,
and refill tank with fresh

gasoline.

8. Remove fuel tank and clean.

9. Connect and tighten spark

10. Clean engine air screen.

11. Clean/replace muffler.

12. Make necessary adjustments.

13. Contact an authorized Sears
Service CentedDepartment.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Engine
overheats

Excessive

bounce/difficult

handling
Soil bails upor

clumps
Engineruns but

tiller won't
move

Engineruns but
laborswhen

tilling

1. Low oil level/dirty oil.

2. Dirty engine air screen.

3. Dirty engine.
muffler area.

4. Partially plugged muffler.

5. Improper carburetor
adjustment.

1. Ground too dry and hard.

more favorable

1. Ground too wet.

1. Tine control is not engage€

2. V-belt not correctly
adjusted.

3. V-belt is off pulley(s),

1. "fillingtoo deep.
tilling,

2. Throttle control not

properlyadjusted.

3. Carburetor out of

adjustment.

1. Check oil level/change oil.

2. Clean engine air screen.

3. Clean cylinder fins, air screen,

4. Remove and clean muffler.

5. Adjust carburetor to richer
position.

1. Moisten ground or wait for

soilconditions.

1. Wait for more favorable
soilconditions.

•1. Engage tine control.

2. InspectJadjustV-belt.

3. Inspect V-belt.

1. Set depth stake for shallower

2. Checkthrottle control setting.

3. Make necessary adjustments.

Tlnes Skip
overground

Hardto Shift
into gear

Tiller shuts off
whendrive

control bar
engaged

1. Shear pin (s) broken.

1. Gears not timmed.

1. Shift lever set in between
counter rotating till position

and forward rotating till

position.

2. Tines jammed.

1. Replace shear pin(s).

.

Brieflyengage drive control
bar and release or rocktiller

forward and backward until
are able to shift gears.

.

Shift to either counter rotating
till position or forward rotating
till position,

2, Clear tines.

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HANDLES

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3

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11

KEY PART KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 127012X ContmlThrottle 19 19131611
2 141406 Grip,Handle 20 109228X

3 110673X Grommet, Handle 21 150258

4 127254X Bar, Drive ControlAssembly 22 165197

5 6712J Cap, Vinyl 23 86777
6 137119X031 Panel, Control

7 110641X Bushing,Split 24 9484R
8 71191008 *Screw, Phd.#10-24UNC 25 73970500

9 72010520 *BaltS/16-18x2.50 27 STD541025

10 110646X Handle, Grip 28 STD551125
11 STD624003 *Clip, Hairpin 29 STD541462
12 81328 BaH,Shoulder 31 150696

13 110741X Handle, Shift
14 109313X Grommet, Rubber
15 110702X Rod, Shift

16 STD533710 °Bolt, Cardage 318-16 x I Gr. 5
17 109229X Lock, Handle

18 STD541437 *Nut, Centedock 3/8-16

GD 2 Phosp 26 110675X

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NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S.

inches. 1inch = 25.4 mm

42

DESCRIPTION

Washer 13/32 x'l x 11 Ga.
Lever, Lock, Handle

Handle,Assemble

Clip, NylBIk Cable

Screw, Hox, Washer Hd, Slotted

#10-24 x 1/2
Clip

Locknut,Hex, Flange

Clutch,Cable
"Nut, Hox 1/4-20
"Washer, Lock 1/4

*Nut, Keps #10-24

Bolt,Pivot

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MAINFRAME,LEFTSIDE

36

39

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31

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28

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

I SrD541431 *Nut, Kepa, Flange 5/16-18
2 S'[D551137 "Washer, Lock 3/8 KEY PART
3 STD541037 "Nut, Hex 3/8-16 NO. NO.

4 170127 Sh_d, Inner BertGuardRt
5 154734 Screw ShiftLever 25 STD624003

6 110111X Lever, Shltt 26 165501X558
7 STD532505 "Bolt, CaR 1/4-20xl/2Gr. 5 27 132801
8 8700J Plate, Shlftlndlcetor 28 104679X

9 86777 Screw, Hex, Washer Head, 29 12000032

10 9484R Clip 31 102384X
11 STD551125 "Washer, Lock1/4 32 102141X
12 STD541025 *Nut, Hex 1/4-20 33 STD523710
13 23230506 *Screw, Set, 5/16-18x3/8 34 102383X

14 110652X Spacer,Splft 35 74760524
15 STD551031 *Washer 11/32x11/16x16Ga. 37 130812

16 145102 Sheave, Tmnsmisslon 38 74760544
19 12000028 Ring,Retaining 39 140062

21 156117 Spacer, Spilt 40 170488
22 74770508 Bolt, FinHex5/16-24UNFxli2 44 73800500

23 102190X Tim

150750 Rim

795R Tire Valve

24 126875)( Rivet,Ddned

Slotted#10-24 x 1/2 30 159229

0.327 x 0.42 x2.09 36 I02331X

0.327 x 0.42 x 1.220 43 69180

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NOTE: All componentdimenslonsgiven In U.S.

inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

23

24

DESCRIPTION

*Clip,Hairpin

Guard, Belt

Belt, V

Pulley,Idler
Ring,Klip
Bracket,Idler
Bolt,Hex 5/16-16 x 12
Shaft, IdlerArm

*Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1

CountenNeight,LH.
Boft, Hax 5/16-18 x 1-1/2

Bracket,Reinforcement, LH.
Sheave, Engine

Bolt,Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 2-3/4

cap

Screw Hex Wsh #10-24 x .50
Nut Lock #10-24

Nut, LockHex w/Ins 5/16-18

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KEY PART
NO. NO.

5 102332X
6 74760524
7 102173)(
8 STD551137
9 STD541037

11 STD624003
12 126875X
13 102190X

150750

795R

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DESCRIPTION

Bracket,Relnforcrnent
Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1r2

Counter Weight, R.R.

"Washer, Lock 3/8

*Nut, Hex 3/8-16

*Clip, Hairpin

Rivet, Ddlled
Tire

Rim
Tire Valve

KEY PART
NO. NO.

14 STD541431

15 .....

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U.S.inches. I inch= 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

*Nut, Keps 5/16-18

Engine, (See Breakdown)
Btigg_& Stratton Model No.

137202,Type No. 1125-E1

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TRANSMISSION

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lS

11

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 170337

2 165729
3 161963

4 5020,1
5 1370H

6 137335
7 145101
8 4895H

9 154467
10 7392M
11 100371K
12 106160X
13 142145
14 8353J

15 12000039
16 154466
18 4350J
19 12000040
20 102114X

21 102115X
22 6803J
23 102111X
24 S'rD551143
25 STD541143
27 143009
28 106390X
29 102134X
30 150737
31 143008

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51 S4

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

TransmissionAseambty (Includes 32 106388X
KeyNos. 2-54) 33 102121X

Gearcase, LH. w/Bearing 34 102112X

(Includes Key No. 4) 35 102101X

Gasket, Gearcase 36 154355
Bearing,Needle

Washer Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x 1/32 37 4422J

Pinion,Input 38 154356
Shaft, Input 39 105345X

Beadng,Needle 40 105346X

Washer, Seal 41 8358J

Bell,Steel 42 4220R
Spdng, Shitt, Fork 43 106146X

O-Ring 44 155236

Arm, Shift 48 170338
Fork,Shift
Ring,Klip 49 132688
Shaft, Shift 50 106147X

Washer 51 17720408

Ring,Klip 52 STD541031
Gear, Assembly, Reverse Idler 53 165140

(Includes Key Nos. 21 and 22) 54 17720412
Gear, Reverse Idler 60 6855M

Shaft, Reverse Idler - - 6066J

Shaft, Reverse Idler
*Washer, Lock 7/16
"Nut, Hex 7/16-20

Beadng, Shaft, Ground Ddvo

Spacer 0,765 x 1.125 x 1.23

Chain #35-50 Pitch

Ground Shaft Assembly

Beadng, Shaft,Ground Drive

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DESCRIPTION

Spacer 0.70 x 1.00 x 1.150
Sprocket and Gear Assembly

Shaft, Reduction (2nd)
Screw, Look 5/16-18 x 3-1/2

Sprocket Assemblyw/Beadng
(Includes Key Nos.37 and38)
Beadng,Needle

Sprocket,Tine
Gear, Cluster, Red 1st &2nd
Gear, Reverse

Shaft, Reduction (1st)
Washer, Thrust

Spacer 1.01 x 1.75x0.760
Seal Asm OII

Gearcaea, R.H. w/Beadng
(Includes Key No. 8)

Shaft, Tine
Chain, Roller #50-50 Pitch

Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2

*Nut, Hex 5/16-18

Beating Kit,"lineShaft
Screw Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 3/4
FittingGrease
Grease, Plastilube#1

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TINE SHIELD

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KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 73900500
2 161415X558
3 8393,1
4 12000036
5 STD533107
6 8394J
7 8392J
8 109230X

9 102326X558
10 72140508
11 STD541031

12 STD551131
13 STD533112
14 124343X

15 161414X558

17 162175
18 STD532512

19 102701X

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KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Nut, LockHex Flange 5/16-18 20 STD541037
Shield, Side, Outer L H. 21 102156X

Pin, Stake, Depth 22 74930632
Ring, Klip 23 4440J

*Bolt, Carr 5/16-18 x 3/4 Gr 5 24 STD532505

Spring 25 6712J
Bracket, Latch 26 109227X
Spdng, Depth Stake 27 102695X558

Shield,Tine 28 120588X
Bolt Rdhd 5/16-18 UNC x I 29 104085X558

*Nut, Hex 5/16-18 32 STD541425
*Washer, Lock 5/16 33 STD551125

Bolt,Carriage 5/16-18 x 1-1/4
Bracket,Shield "line
Shield, Side, Outer R.H.

Nut, Wing Forged 5/16-18

*Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4

Grip

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DESCRIPTION

"Nut, Hex 3/8-16

Stake, Depth

Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2

Hinge

*Bolt,Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2

cap,vin

Pad, Idler
Shield,Leveling

Pin,Hinge
Shield Asm PntSide

*Nut, Keps He:( 1/4-20

Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4

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TINE ASSEMBLY

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3

6 7

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 4459J
2 132673
3 6554J
4 STD624008
5 132727

6 7361O600
7 ST0551137

8 74610616

11 2

11

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Tine, Outer, L.H. 9 4460J

Pin,Shear 10 132728

Tine, Inner,L.PI. 11 6555J

Retainer, Spdng
Assembly,Hub end Prate+L.H.
Nut, Hex 3/8-24

"Washer, Lock3/6

Bolt,Hex 3/8-24 x 1

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inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

8

DESCRIPTION

Tine, Outer, R.H.
Assembly, Hub end Plate, R.H.
Tine, inner, R.H.

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DECALS

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KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 163119
2 166132
3 166133

4 137538

5 120431X
6 102180X
7 110719X
8 165268

9 120075X

10 1'57984
11 165278
12 162215
13 163094

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Decal, Logo

Decal, Logo
Decal, Description
Decal, Caution, DriveControl
Decal, Hand Placement
Decal, ShiftIndicator

Decal, Operationand Lubrication
Decal, Craftsman

Decal, Warning,Rotating Tines
Decal, Counter Rot. Tine

Decal, 5 HP
Decal, Tine ShieldWing Dora

Decal, Depth Stake
Manual, Owner's (Eng/Span)

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KEY PART KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 497144 CylinderAssembly 35 260552 Spring,IntakeValve

2 399268 Bushing,Cylinder 36 26478 Spring,ExhaustValve

3 299819 * Seal, Oil 37 222443 Guard,Flywheel

5 40 93312 Retainer,IntakeValveand214040 Head,Cylinder

7 272157 e* Gasket' CylinderHead ExhaustSIpdng
8 495774 BreatherAssembly 45 260642 Tappet,Valve

9 27549 _* Gasket, ValveCover 46 214726 Gear,Cam

10 94621 Screw,BreatherMounting 51 273113 e.* Gasket,CarburetorMounting
11 66578 Grommet,BreatherTube 55 497442 Housing,RewindStarter
12 270080 * Gasket, Crankcase, 56 498144 Pulley,RewindStarter

270125 * Gasket,Crankcase .005" (Cutto RequiredLength)
270126 * Gasket,Crankcase .009" 65 94904 Screw,HousingMounting

13 94221 Screw,CylinderHead 2-3/ 73 225176 Screen,Rotating
14 94679 Screw, CylinderHead 2-15/ 90 498298 CarburetorAssembly
15 94916 Plug, Pipe, Hex Socket 96 223793 Throttle,Carburetor

16 492088 Crankshaft 97 497600 ShaftandLever, Throttle

94388 Gear Key,Crankshaft 108 497230 ValveandShaftGroup,

18 494044 CoverAssembly,Crankcase Choke

19 495660 Bushing,CrankcaseCover 111 262715 Spdng,Choke
20 294606 * Seal, Oil 121 495606 CarbumtorOverhaulKIt

21 281658 Plug,Oil Filler 124 94913 Screw, HexHead

21A 399195 Cap, OilFIII 127 220352 Plug,Welch

22 94980 Screw, Cover Mounting 127A 0223789 Plug,Welch

94917 Stud, Hex Drive 147 231955 Jet, Pilot

23 393673 Flywheel,Magneto Head
24 222698 Key,Flywheel 162 490589 Screwand Collar
25 298904 PistonAssembly,Standard t63 271935 e* Gasket,AirCleaner

298905 PistonAssembly .010" 180 495405 TankAasemb|y,Fuel
298906 PistonAssembly .020" 190 94924 Screw,FuelTank
298907 PistonAssembly .030' 19t 272489 .* Gasket, FuelTankto

26 298982 RingSet, Piston,Standard 200 223886 Guide,Air

299742 RingSet, Piston,Standard,
298983 RingSet, Piston .010" * IncludedinCarburetorOverhauIKit
298984 RingSet, Piston .020" o IncludedinValve OverhaulGasketSet
298985 RingSet, Piston .030"

27 26026 Lock,Piston Pin U.S. inches1 inch=25.4 mm
28 298909 PinAssembly, Piston,

298908 PinAssembly,Piston .005"

29 299430 Rod Assembly, Connecting

390459 RodAssembly, Connecting

30 225183 Dipper,Connecting Rod

32 94745 Screw,ConnectingRod
33 211t 19 Valve, Exhaust

34 261044 Valve,Intake

Standard .015" 58 66894 Rope, RewindStarter
Thick 60 691915 Handle, RewindStarter
Thick 65A 94669 Screw,Hex

32" 81 222263 Lock,Screw
32" 95 93499 Screw,ThrottleValvetoShaft

(Use inpositions4 & 5 of 152 260575 Spring,ThrottleAdjustment
crankcasecover) 154 93527 Screw, Machine,Round

Size Mounting
Oversize 181 494559 Cap,FuelTank
Oversize 190A94919 Screw,FustTankMount'_g

Oversize Carburetor

Size 202 262280 Link,Mech.Govemor
Chrome " Included in GasketSet (495603)
Oversize (495606)

Oversize (498529)
Oversize NOTE: All component dimensionsgivenin

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KEY PART KEY PART
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203 280720 BellCrank 552 231079 Bushing,GovernorCrank
205 231520 Screw,Shoulder 562 94907 Bolt,GovernorLever

208 262279 Red,Speed Control 592 231978 Nut,Hex

209 262284 Spdng,Governor 608 692696 StarterAssembly,Rewind
211 263031 Spring,GovernorIdle 611 231068 Pipe, Fuel

212 262270 Link,Throttle 612 391513 FuelPipe and ClipAssembly
216 262359 Link,Choke 613 93935 Screw,Hax Head,Shoulder

219 494845 Gear,Governor 614 93306 Pin,Cotter
220 221551 Washer,Thrust 616 495243 Crank,Governor
222 490649 Panel,Control 621 396847 Switch,Stop

227 490374 LeverAssembly,Govemor 623 94943 Screw,Shoulder
230 94927 Washer,GovernorLever 634 271853 Washer,ThrottleShaft,Foam

256 223813 Crank,Bell 635 66538 Elbow,SparkPlug
257 93593 Screw,SlottedHex 676 393757 Deflector, Exhaust,Side

300 493936 Muffler,Exhaust Outlet
304 495759 Housing,Blower 679 270382 Washer,Foam
305 690960 Screw,Blower Housing 680 221839 Washer,Brass

306 224820 Sbleld,Cylinder 741 262992 Gear,T_min9
307 94680 Screw, CylinderShield 780 225029 Anchor,Spnng
308 224738 Cover,CylinderHead 851 493880 CableTerminal,Ignition
332 94877 Nut,Flywheel 869 211787 Seat, IntakeValve,Standard
333 397358 ArmatureGroup 870 211172 Seat, ExhaustValve,
334 93414 Screw,ArmatureMounting Standard

337 802592 Plug,Spark 871 262001 Guide,ExhaustValve

346 94896 Screw,Seres 63709 Guide,IntakeValve
356 497833 Wire,Ground 883 272309 * Gasket, Exhaust
358 495603 GasketSat 916 280321 Rack,GearControl

363 19069 FlywheelPutter 966 492797 Base,AirCleaner
373 94908 Nut,Hex 967 491588 Filter,AirCleaner

383 89838 Wrench,SparkPlug 968 495872 Cover,AirCleaner
392 262328 Spdng, Fuel Pump 969 490073 Screw,AirCleaner

393 225058 Screen, Carburetor 987 398970 Seal, ThrottleShaft
394 272538 • Diaphragm 994 399541 Spark Arraster

414 220982 Washer 995 497195 Contro_Thmttte
432 221377 Cap,Spdng 1012 490507 Retainer,Unk

433 93265 Pin, DiaphragmCover 1036 499345 Label, Kit,Emissions
434 213963 Cover,Diaphragm 1095 498529 GasketSet,Valve Overhaul

435 93141 Screw,DiaphragmCover 2500 137202-1114 ReplacementEngine
455 225121 Cap, Starter - - 491145 ReplacementShortbteck
456 281503 Retainer
459 281505 Pawl,Starter RPM Settings: LowSpeed: 1750-1950
467 280715 Knob,Control HighSpeed:3400-3600

524 271485 Seal, O-Ring
526 94914 Screw,Seres,Tank Bracket Included in GasketSet (495603)

527 223786 Ciamp,BreatherTube }49u5u5u_d)

528 231550 Tube,Breather e inValve OverhaulGasketSet

529 67838 Grommet,BmatherTube (498529)
535 491435 Filter,Air

536 494279 Cleaner,Air NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin

542 94897 Screw U.S. inches1 inch= 25.4 mm

Mounting 689 263073 Spring,Fdction

D=aphragm 971 94902 Screw,HexHead

Mount. Includedin CarburetorOverhaulKit

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1-800-4-MY-HOME s" (1-800-469-4663)

Para pedir servic|o de reparaci6n a domicilio

1-800-676-5811

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Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces

1-800-665-4455

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week

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Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio

1-800-659-7084

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in your area:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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