Craftsman 987293190 Owner’s Manual

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Operator's Manual

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3 HORSEPOWER

REAR TINE TILLER

Model No: 987.293190

CAUTION: Before using this tiller, read

this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating

Instructions.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

• Safety Rules

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

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SAFETY RULES

_ CAUTION" ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT

CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SET- TING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS.

TRAINING

%, Read ,this Owner's Manual and any other literature you may receive

carefully before operating this equip- ment. Be completely familiar with

the controls and the proper use of this equipment. Know how to stop

the unit and disengage the controls quickly.

2. Never allow children or untrained adults to operate this equipment.

3. 'Keep the area of operation clear of'all persons, particularly small chiL-

dren and pets. Keep bystanders at least 25 feet from area of operation.

4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or

hazards occurring to other people, their property, and themselves.

5. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on this

equipment and on any of its attach-

ments or accessories.

6. Do not run engine in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains car-

bon monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is odorless, colorless, and taste-

less. Do not operate this equipment near buildings, windows, or air

6onditioners.

7. Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or clothing near the rotating tines or near any other moving part. The tines begin to ro-

tate backward

.once the engine

starts and the

Forward Clutch Bail is engaged.

8. Before inspecting or servicing any part of the equipment, shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark

plug and move wire away from the

spark plug.

9. Do not operate this equipment if you are under the influence of alco-

hol, medication, or when tired or ill.

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the tiller will be used. Re-

move foreign objects before tilling.

2. Make sure that all control levers are released and both wheels are in

Wheel Drive position before starting the engine.

3. Do not operate the tiller without wearing suitable clothing. Avoid

loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the tiller or its engine.

4. Do not operate the tiller when you are barefoot, in sandals, sneakers or

other light footwear. Wear protective footwear that grips well on slippery

surfaces.

5. Do not till near underground elec- tric cables, telephone lines, pipes, or hoses. Contact your telephone or

utility to verify locations of under-

ground cables or lines.

6. Handle gasoline with care; it is highly flammable and has explosive vapors. Take the following precau-

tions:

a. Use an approved gas container.

b. Gas caps shall never be re-

moved or fuel added with en- gine running. Engine shall be

allowed to cool before refueling. Operators shall notsmoke.

c. Keep matches, cigarettes,

cigars, pipes, open flames, or sparks away from the fuel tank

and fuel container.

d. Fill fuel tank outdoors using ex-

treme caution. Never add fuel

indoors. Use a funnel or spout

to prevent spillage.

e. Replace all fuel tank and con-

tainer caps securely.

f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt

to start the engine, but move the machine away from the area

of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.

7. Never attempt to make any ad- ustments while the engine is running

or the spark pug w re is connected, except when so instructed.

OPERATION

1. Never operate the tiller unless safety guards or other protective de-

vices are in place.

2. Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.

3.' Never operate the tiller if you are' fatigued, or under the influence of al- cohol, drugs or medication.

4. Use tiller attachments and acces- sories when recommended. Use only

attachments and accessories

approved by the manufacturer.

5. Operators shall net tamper with the engine-governor settings on the machine; the governor controls the maximum safe operating speed and protects the engine and all moving parts from damage caused by over- speed. Authorized service shall be sought if a problem exists.

6. To load or unload the tiller from a vehicle, see instructions in the "Oper-

ation" section.

7. Keep children and pets away.

8. Clear the area of bystanders before tilling.

9. Do not run the engine in an en- closed area. Engine exhaust con-

tains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly

poison that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless.

10. Start the engine carefully accord- ing to instructions and with feet well away from the tines.

11. Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is running.

12. Never use the tiller at high ground speeds on hard or slippery

surfaces.

13. Never operate the tiller under engine power if the wheels are in the

FREEWHEEL position. In FREE- WHEEL, the wheels will not hold the

tiller back and the revolving tines could propel the tiller rapidly

!_ LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

IT MEANS- ATTENTION!!f BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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SAFETY RULES

backward, possibly causing loss of

control. Always engage the wheels with the Wheel Drive Pins in WHEEL

DRIVE position before starting en- _ne or engaging tines with Forward

Ibtch Bail.

14. Look behind and exercise cau-

tion when backing up.

15. The tiller could unexpectedly bounce upward or jump backward

and be propelled toward you if the

tines strike or catch very hard-

packed soil, sod, frozen ground, or any buried obstacle such as large

stones or roots. If in doubt about till- ing conditions, use the following pre-

cautions to assist you in maintaining tiller control:

a. Walk behind and on either side

of the tiller, using one hand on the handlebar. Relax your arm, but use a secure hand grip.

b. Use a deep depth regulator

setting. c. Use.slower engine speeds. d. Clear the tilling area of big

stones, roots and other debris.

e. Avoid putting downward pres-

sure on the handlebar. If nec- essary, apply slight upward

pressure to prevent the tines from digging too deeply.

f. In an emergency, stop tines and

wheels by releasing the Forward Clutch Bail. Do not at-

tempt to restrain the tiller.

16. Do not overload the machine ca-

pacity by trying to till too deeply at too fast a rate.

17. Do not operate tiller on a slope

too steep for safety, On slopes, slow

down and be sure you have good

footing, Don't let the tiller "freewheel"

down slopes.

18. Do not touch engine parts that may be hot from operation (muffler,

fins, etc.). Make certain all parts have cooled down before inspecting, clean-

ing or repairing.

19. Remember--To stop the tines and wheels, release the Forward Clutch Bail.

20. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

21. Use extreme caution when on or crossing gravel driveways, walks or

roads. Be alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.

22. If you hit a foreign object, stop the engine, let all moving parts come

to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire, move wire away from the

spark plug, and inspect for damage. Repair damage before restarting.

23. Exercise caution to avoid slip- ping or falling.

24, If abnormal tiller vibration oc- curs, stop engine immediately, dis-

connect the spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plu_.

Check for the cause. Carefully re- spect for any damage. Fix the prob- lem before using the tiller again. Vibration is generally a warning sign

of trouble.

25. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug after leaving the op- erating position, before unclogging

tines, or before making repairs, ad- justments or inspections.

26. Take all possible precautions be- fore leaving the machine unattended.

Make sure that all control levers are released, stop engine, and disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away

from plug to prevent accidental start- ing. Be sure both wheels are in the Wheel Drive position.

27. Before cleaning, repairing or in- specting, stop the engine, let all moving parts stop, and disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

28. The flap on the tine hood must be down when operating tiller.

MAINTENANCE& STORAGE

1. Never perform maintenance when engine is running or spark plug wire is connected except when

specifically directed to do so.

2. Keep tiller, attachments and ac- cessories in safe working condition.

3. Check all nuts, bolts, and screws

frequently for proper tightness.

Always verify your equipment is in safe working condition.

4. Never store the machine with fuel

in the fuel tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, or where ignition

sources are present (such as hot wa- ter and space heaters, furnaces,

clothes dryers, etc.).

5. Let the engine cool down before

storing it in an enclosure.

6. To reduce chance of a fire hazard,

keep grass, leaves, grease offengine.

7. Store gasoline in a cool, well-ven- tilated area, safely away from any

spark- or flame-producing equip-

ment. Store gasoline in an approved

container, safely out of the reach of children.

e. Refer to the Maintenance section

in this Manual for storage information if your tiller is to be stored for an ex-

tended period.

9. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do so outdoors.

10. Follow manufacturer's recom- mendations for safe loading, unload-

ing, transport, and storage of machine.

TOAVOIDINJURY:

• READOWNER'SMANUAL.

• KNOW LOCATION AND

FUNCTION OF ALL CON- TROLS,

• KEEPALLSAFETYDEVICES AND SHIELDS IN PLACE

ANDWORKING.

• NEVERALLOW CHILDREN ORUNINSTRUCTEDADULTS

TO OPERATETILLER.

• SHUT OFF ENGINE AND DISCONNECTSPARKPLUG

WIRE BEFORE UNCLOG- GING TINES OR MAKING REPAIRS.

• KEEPBYSTANDERSAWAY FROMMACHINE,

• KEEPAWAYFROM ROTAT- INGPARTS.

• USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN REVERSING OR PULLINGTHEMACHINETO- WARDSYOU.

WARNING:

The engine exhaust from this

product contains chemicals knownto the Stateof California

to cause cancer, birth defects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

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CONGRATULATIONSonyourpurchaseofaSears Craftsmantiller.Ithasbeendesigned,engineeredand

manufacturedtogiveyouthebestpossibledependability

andperformance.

Shouldyouexperienceanyproblemsyoucannoteasily remedy,pleasecontactyournearestSearsService

Center/Department.Wehavecompetent,well-trained technJciansandthepropertoolstoserviceorrepairthis

machine.

Pleaseread and retain this manual. The instructions will

help you assemble and maintain your machine properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES."

MODEL NUMBER: 987.293190

SERIAL NUMBER:

DATE OF PURCHASE:

THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE

"FOUND ON A DECAL LOCATED ON THE TRANS-

MISSION OF YOUR MACHINE. YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH THE SERIAL NUM-

BER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP tN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT

A Sears maintenance agreement is available on this pr'oduct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES

[3 Read and observe the safety rules. [3 Follow a regular schedule in ma_intaining, caring for

and using this product.

(3 Fellow the instructions under "CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES" and "STORAGE" sections of this manual.

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 3 HP DISPLACEMENT: 9.06 CU. IN.

FUEL CAPACITY: 2 Quarts ENGINE OIL CAPACITY: 21 Ounces

;PARK PLUG (GAP 0.030-in.): Champion RJ-17LM*

or equivalent

IGNITION: Electronic NET ENGINE WEIGHT: 25 Pounds

NET TILLER WEIGHT: 117 Pounds

• In Canada, replace spark plug with a resistor plug.

WARNING

This machine is equipped with an internal combus- tion 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 he 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 Code). Other states may have similar

laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. This engine is not equipped with a spark arrestor for the .

muffler, Asparkarrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears authorized

service center. See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual.

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® TILLER

Fortwo yearsfrom the date of purchase,whenthis Craftsman®Tiller is maintained,lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenanceinstructions in the owner's manual, Searswill repair,free of charge, anydefect in material or workmanship.

if this Craftsman®Tiller is usedfor commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of

purchase.

THIS WARRANTYDOESNOTCOVER:

• Expendableitemswhichbecome worn duringnormaluse, suchastJQP,._,belts,sDarkP_Lu.g,and aircleaner.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuseor negligenceincludingbentcrankshaftsand the failure to maintaintheequip- mentaccording to the instructionscontainedinthe owner'smanual.

WARRANTYSERVICEISAVAILABLEBYRETURNINGTHECRAFTSMAN®TILLERTOTHENEARESTSEARSSERVICECENTERINTHE

UNITEDSTATES,THISWARRANTYAPPLIESONLYWHILETHISPRODUCTISINUSEINTHEUNITEDSTATES.

This warranty givesyou specific legalrights, andyou mayalso haveother rightswhichvary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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•TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ................................................... 2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .............................. 4

WARRANTY .......................................................... 4

ACCESSORIES .................................................... 6

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKAGE ............ 7

ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 8

OPERATION ....................................................... 11

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 20

INDEX

Accessories .................. 6

Air Cleaner Maintenance ....... 23

Anti-Reverse Stake ........... 13

Assembly .................... 8

Break-In Operation ........... 16

Belt Tension Adjustment ....... 25

Belt Removal and Replacement . 25

Carburetor .................. 23

Checking/Adding Engine Oil .... 21

Checking/Adding Transmission Oil 21 Checking/Adjusting Belt Tension. 25

Checking for Oil Leaks ......... 23

Changing Engine Oil .......... 21

Changing Transmission Oil ..... 22

Cleaning .................... 23

Cooling System Maintenance... 23

Controls .................... 11

Cultivating .................. 18

Decals ..................... 30

Depth Regulator Lever ........ 13

Engine:

Air Filter .................. 23

Carburetor ................ 23

Choke Lever .............. 14

Cooling System ............ 23

Fuel Tank ................. 15

Oil, Checking/Adding ........ 21

Operation ................. 16

Part_ .................... 40

Recoil Start Rope .......... 14

Spark Plug ................ 23

Speed ................... 14

Starting Engine ............ 16

Stopping Engine ........... 16

Storage .................. 28

Throttle Lever ............. 14

Features/Controls ............ 11

Forward Clutch Bail ........ 12, 26

Forward Clutch Cable (Install) .... 9

Forward Clutch Cable (Replace) .26

Forward Travel ............ 12, 17

Guiding the Tiller ............. 16

Handlebar Height Adjustment ...13

Hardware .............. 7,10, 24

Leaks, Oil ................... 23

Loading and Unloading Tiller .... 19

Location of Controls ........... 11

Lubrication .................. 20

Maintenance Schedule ........ 20

Maintenance Agreement ........ 4

Model/Serial Number ........... 4

Motor Oil, Adding .......... 15, 21

Motor Oil, Changing ........... 21

Oil ...................... 15

Off-Season Storage ........... 28

Operation ................ 11,17

Parts List ................... 31

Preparation ................. 14

Pre-Start Checklist ............ 14

Product Specifications .......... 4

Rearward Travel ............. 17

Recoil Starter Rope ........... 14

Repair Parts ................. 31

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................ 24

STORAGE ........................................................... 28

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 29

DECALS .............................................................. 30

REPAIR PARTS - TILLER .................................. 31

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ................................. 40

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ........... Back Cover

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

Safety Decals ............... 30

Seedbed Preparation .......... 18

Service Recommendation

Checktist ................. 20

Slopes ..................... 19

Spark Plug .................. 23

Starter Rope ................ 14

Storage .................... 28

"Filler Parts ................. ,_31

Tilling ...................... 17

Tilling Depths ................ 16

"line Cleaning ................ 19

Tine Removal ................ 24

Transmission Gear Oil...10, 21, 22

Troubleshooting .............. 29

Turning Around .............. 17

Unpacking ................... 8

Untangling Tines ............. 19

Warranty .................... 4

Wheel Drive Pins ............. 11

RIGHT

SIDE

FORWARr SIDE

OPERATOR'S POSITION All references to LEFT and

RIGHT sides of the tiller are

given from the operator's posi- tion behind the handlebars (un-

less specified otherwise).

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ACCESSORIES

These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are available at 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.

ACCESSORIES

SparkPlug

Figure 1-1

GasCan Motor 0il

Figure 1-2

HandlebarSupport

COMPONENTS REQUIRING ASSEMBLY

HandlebarAssembly

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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

Parts Bag Contents (parts shown full size unless otherwise noted)

Slotted HeadScrew

#10-24 x 2" long

Qty.:(1)

Hex HeadScrew

3/8"-16x 3/4"

Qty.:(2)

Split Lockwasher,5/16"

Qty.:(6)

.©©©

5/16"-18x 1-1/2"long

HexHeadScrew

1/4"-20x 1-1/4" long

Qty.:(1)

CurvedHeadScrew

Qty.:(6)

HexNut

5/16"-18

Qty.:(6)

©©©

FlatWasher,3/8"

Qty.:(2)

.... Hex Locknut

1/4"-20

Qty.:(1)

Figure 1-3

HexLocknuts

3/8"-16

Qty.:(2)

©©

CableSpring

Qty.:(1)

(shownat reduced

size)

CableBracket

Qty.:(1)

(shownat reducedsize)

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Read these instructions completely

before you attempt to assemble or operate your new equipment. Your

tiller has been assembled at the fac-

tory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping pur- poses. Steps in this section show you how to do so. To ensure safe and proper operation of your ma- chine, all parts and hardware you in- stall or adjust must be tightened se- curely. Use the correct tools as nec-

essary to ensure proper tightness.

UNPACKINGINSTRUCTIONS

• Inspect your machine immediately. Be sure neither the carton nor con-

tents have been damaged. If you find or have reason to suspect

damage, contact the nearest Sears Service Center/Department for assistance.

• Once the cardboard shipping car- ton is open, remove any packing

material from around the machine.

Remove any staples securing bot- tom of carton to wood pallet. Lift off carton. Before disposing of the carton or any of the packing mate-

rials, be sure to check them thor- oughly for any small parts.

• Leave unit on base of pallet dur- .ing assembly steps (to safely re-

move unit from pallet, wait until you have installed the handlebar

assembly).

• Also remove any packaging around the handlebar.

• Perform the assembly on a clean, level surface. If you need to move

the machine, be careful not to severely bend any of the control

cables on the equipment.

Tools Needed For Assembly:

• Open,end oradjustable wrenches:

One 3/8";Two 7/16"; One 1/2"; Two9/16"

• Funnel (toadd motor oil)

• Rag (forany oil cleanup needed)

• Blockof Wood (to support Me tiller when removing wheel)

• Ruler (for belttension check)

ASSEMBLY

Figure 2-1: Assemble handlebar.

ASSEMBLYSTEPS

STEP1:Attach the Handlebar

1. Attach the legs of the handlebar support (A, Figure 2-1) loosely to the

inner sides of the tiller frame using two 3/8"-16 x 3/4" hex hd. screws

(B), 3/8" flat washers (C) and 3/8"-16

hex Iocknuts (D).

2. Using the middle holes in the han- dlebar support brackets (E and F,

Figure 2-1), loosely attach the sup- port brackets to the handlebar sup-

port (A) using two 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" curved hd. screws (G), 5/16" split Iockwashers (H) and 5/16"-18 hex nuts (I). NOTE: If a support bracket will not move, loosen attaching

screw (J) and nut.

3. Attach the handlebar assembly (K) to the handlebar support (A) using

four 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" curved hd.

screws (G), 5/16" split Iockwashers (H) and 5/16"-18 hex nuts (I). Tight- en the four screws securely.

4. Tighten all handlebar mounting hardware securely.

STEP2: MoveTiller off ShippingPlatform

To roll the tiller without the engine

running, the wheels must be placed in their FREEWHEEL position, as

described below.

1. Use a sturdy block of wood to raise one wheel off the ground.

2. Remove the hair pin cotter (N, Figure 2-2) and clevis pin (O). Slide the wheel inward on the axle (P) and

reinstall the clevis pin and cotter through the axle only (not through the wheel hub). Repeat on other

wheel.

3. Using the handlebar as a lever, roll the tiller to a flat area.

IMPORTANT: Before starting engine,

wheels must be moved to WHEEL

DRIVE position (pins through wheel hubs and axle). This procedure is

described in

the "OPERATION" _ --0

section.

N ,

Figure22: Toroll the tiller,move both

wheels to theFREEWHEEL position.

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STEP3: Install Forward Clutch Cable

1. Place the cable bracket (R, Figure

2-3) on the handlebar support (A) as shown.

2. Attach the cable bracket using a 1/4"-20 x 1-1/4" hex hd. screw (S, Figure 2-3) and 1/4"-20 hex Iocknut

(T). _ghten securely.

3. Unwrap the forward clutch cable (U, Figure 2-3) from around the en-

gine and slide the thin cable wire into the .slot in the cable bracket. Push

the cable connector (V, Figure 2-3)

up through the hole in the bracket until the groove in the connector

snaps into place on the bracket.

4. Insert the #10-24 x 2" slotted hd. screw (W, Figure 2-4) into the cable

spring (X).

5. Thread the screw (W) into the ca- ble'adjuster (Y). '

6. Hook the cable spring (X) into the "V"-shaped bend in the forward clutch bail (Z, Figure 2-5).

7. Uftand hold the forward clutch bail against the handlebar.See Figure 2-6.

8. Measure the distance between the coils of the cable spring (Figure 2-6). The length should be approximately

1-7/8". If the length is incorrect, you will have to make an adjustment to

the cable tension as described in "Checking and Adjusting Belt

Tension" in the "SERVICE and ADJUSTMENTS" section.

ASSEMBLY

Figure 2-3: Installing forward clutch cable bracket and cable.

Figure 2-5: Installing forward clutch cable.

Figure 2-4:

Assemble spring

and adjuster.

Figure 2-6: Measure cable spring.

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STEP4: CheckLevelof Transmis- sionGearOil

The transmission was filled with

gear oil prior to being shipped. However, you should check the gear

oil level to make certain it is correct.

1. With the tiller on level ground, pull the Depth Regulator Lever (AA,

Figure 2-7) back and then all the

way up until the lowest notch in the

fever is engaged.

2. Remove the gear oil fill plug (BB, Figure 2-8) from the transmission housing and look into the filler hole.

3. Looking down inside the hole, you will notice there is a drive shaft on

one side of the hole. If the gear oil

.level is correct, the gear oil should

be approximately half way up the sides of the drive shaft.

4. Ifthe gear oil level is low, add gear oil by referring to "Checking

Transmission Gear Oil" in the

"CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES" section. Do not operate tiller if

gear oil level is low. Severe dam- age to transmission will result.

NOTE: Do not use automatic trans-

mission fluid or engine oil in the

transmission.

ASSEMBLY

Figure 2-7: Adjust Depth Regulator Lever.

Figure 2-8: Remove gear oll fill plug.

STEP5: CheckHardware

forTightness

Check all nuts and screws for tight- ness.

STEP 6: After Assembling and

Before Using Unit

• Read this entire Owner's Manual for proper safety, operation and

maintenance information.

• Make sure spark plug wire is con- nected to spark plug before starting

the unit.

IMPORTANT: Motor oil must be added to the engine crankcase

before starting the engine. Oil filling instructions are covered inthe

"OPERATION" section.

CAUTION

Unit is shipped without oil in engine crankcase. DO NOT start engine until oil has been

added. Severeengine damage will result if this instructionis

not followed. See "Operation" Section of this manual for oil

filling procedure.

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OPERATION

KNOWYOURTILLER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. Know the

location and function of all features and controls on the equipment. Save this manual for future reference.

MEETS ANSI B71.8 -

1996 SAFETY STANDARD

This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.8- 1996, which is

sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc., and is pub- lished by the American National

Standards Institute, Inc.

OperatingSymbols

Various symbols are used on thetillerto indicate control settings(your model

may not have allof the symbols). These symbols are shown below with a description of their meaning.

I,, b

FAST SLOW CHOKE

LOCATIONANDUSEOFCONTROLS

WheelDrivePins

These two pins (one on each side of the wheel shaft), secure the wheels to the wheel shaft and can

be positioned by you to put the wheels in either a WHEEL DRIVE

or a FREEWHEEL mode.

Before starting the engine, put

both wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position by inserting the Wheel

Drive Pins through the holes in both the wheel shaft and wheel

hub on both sides of the tiller (see instructions on next page). This

"locks" the wheels to the wheel shaft, causing the wheels to turn

when you engage the Forward

Clutch Bail,

Use the FREEWHEEL position only when the engine is off. This position lets you easily push or pull

the tiller. To use the FREEWHEEL mode, place the Wheel Drive Pins

through the holes in the wheel shaft only (see instructions on

next page), This keeps the wheels on the shaft, thus allowing the wheels to rotate freely when you

push or pull the tiller handlebar.

WARNING

Never let either of the wheels be in FREEWHEEL position

when the engine is running. Alwaysput bothwheelsin the WHEELORIVEpositionbefore startingthe engine,

Failureto complycouldcause loss of tiller control, property damage, or personalinjury.

ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE

STOP START RUN

STOP

Figure 3-1: A- Wheel Drive Pins; B- Forward Clutch Bail; C- Depth Regula'- tor Lever; D- Anti-Reverse Stake; E- Handlebar Height Adjustment;

F- Engine Throttle Lever; G- Engine Choke Lever; H- Engine Recoil Starter.

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OPERATION

ToPlaceWheels in WHEELDRIVE

PoSition 1, The engine must be shut off

and cool. Disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug.

2. Raise one wheel off the ground and place a sturdy support under the

transmission.

3. Remove the hair pin cotter from the wheel drive pin and pull out the

wheel drive pin.

WARNING

Do not place tiller on its side

when changing wheel drive

positions or gasoline could leak fromthe fuel tank.

Failure to follow this instruc- tion could result in personal

injury or propertydamage,

4. Slide the wheel outward and align the holes in the wheel hub and

wheel shaft, insert the wheel drive

pin through these holes (see Figure 3-2). Insert the straight leg of the hair pin cotter into the hole in the wheel drive pin as far as it will go.

5. Repeat the above steps for the other wheel, then remove the sup-

port under the transmission.

To PlaceWheels in FREEWHEEL

Position

1. Follow steps 1-through-3 of "To

Place Wheels in WHEEL DRIVE Po- sition."

2. Slide wheel inward on wheel shaft as far as possible.

3. Insert wheel drive pin only

through the hole in the wheel shaft.

Insert the straight leg of the hair pin

cotter into the wheel drive pin'as far

as it will go. See Figure 3-3.

4. Repeat Steps 1-through-3 for the other wheel. Remove the support beneath the transmission.

Wheel DrivePin -.

Hub_

w,oo,

Hair Pin k_. _ .L"_-..(¢'_

Cotter = _,aL_ _

Figure3-2: WHEELDRIVE position.

ForwardClutchBail

The Forward Clutch Bail (Figure

3-4) is used to engage or disengage

(stop) the tiller wheels and tines.

WARNING

Before starting the engine, be surethat bothwheelsare in the

WHEEL DRIVE position. Bee "Wheel Drive Pins" for instruc-

tions. Failure to comply could result

in lossoftiller control,personal In]uryorpropertydamage.

Operate the Forward Clutch Bail as described below:

1. Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position.

2. Rest one hand, palm down, on top of the handlebar.

3. Use the other hand to lift up and hold the Forward Clutch Bail. See

Figure 3-4. When the bail is in this position, the wheels and tines will turn. NOTE: The wheels will rotate in a for-

ward direction; the tines will rotate counter-clockwise (backward toward

the operator).

4. To stop motion of the wheels and tines, release the Forward Clutch

Bail.

WheelDrivePin_

WheelShaft

Nub__@

Hair Pin ._......_._=.__

Cotter --

Rgura 3-3: FREEWHEEL poslUon.

Rgura 3.4: Operating the Forward Clutch Ball.

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OPERATION

DepthRegulatorLever

This lever controls the depth that

the tines penetrate the soil (see Fig-

ure 3-5). Adjust the lever to change

tilling depth by pulling back on it and

moving the lever up (for deeper till- ing) or down (for shallower tilling).

To'place the tines inthe "travel"

position, move the lever down to the highest notch. This raises the tines

above the ground and allows the tiller to be moved without tilling.

Travel

Position

Deep

Settings_

Settings

Anti-Reverse Stake

This stake is located at the rear of

the transmission, under the tine hood

(see Figure 3-6). Its purpose is to automatically help prevent the

counter-rotating tines from letting the tiller back up in the direction of the operator if the tiller wheels had been inadvertently left in the FREE- WHEEL position. In this situation,

the Anti-Reverse Stake will be forced down into the ground, lifting the tines

upward out of the soil and helping prevent backward motion of the tiller.

The Anti-Reverse Stake requires

no adjustment, but should be in- spected before each tiller use to veri-

fy that it swivels freely. Remove any clogged materials (dirt, roots, rocks, etc.) that prevent the anti-reverse stake from swinging freely.

WARNING

Engaging the tines when the

wheels are in FREEWHEELpo-

sition can cause the tiller to movebackwardsuddenlyin the

direction of the operator. Be- fore engaging the tines, the wheels must always be in WHEELDRIVEposition.

Failuretodosocancauseperson-

alinjuryorpropertydamage.

Figure 3-5: Depth Regulator Lever. Figure 3-6: Arrow points to Anti-

Reverse Stake.

WARNING

Before adjusting handlebar height, shut off the engine, let

it cool down, let all moving p'artsstopcompletely,then dis- connectthesparkplugwire and move it away from the spark plug.

Failuretodosocancauseperson- alinjuryorpropertydamage.

Handlebar HeightAdjustment

You can adjust the tiller handlebar height to any of three different posi-

tions. (See Figure 3-7.) As a gener- al guide, adjust the handlebars so they are at waist level when the tines

are about 3"-to-4" down into the soil.

Figure 3°7: Handlebar adjustment holes offer three height settings.

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OPERATION

ENGINECONTROLS

WARNING

Releasethe ForwardClutchBail beforemovingthe EngineThrot-

tle Lever. Failureto complycouldresultin

personal injury or property damage.

Figure 3-8: Engine Throttle Lever ("A") adjusts engine speed. Engine Choke

Lever ("B") Is used to assist starting when engine is cold.

F) Engine Throttle Lever

Adjust this lever (see A, Figure 3-

8) to start and stop the engine and to regulate engine speed.

• To increase engine speed, move

the lever upward to FAST (Rabbit

symbol) position.

• To decrease engine speed, move the lever down toward SLOW (Turtle symbol) position.

• To stop the engine, move the lever all the way down

to STOP position.

• To start the engine, move the lever to the FAST (Rab-

bit symbol) position.

G)EngineChokeLever

The Choke Lever (B,

Figure 3-8) allows a richer air/gasoline mixture (more

gasoline) to enter the en- gine cylinder to make start- ing a cold engine easier.

The lever has three set-

Figure 3-9: The Engine Recoil Starter rope Is used to start the engine.

tings: FULL CHOKE, PARTIAL

CHOKE and NO CHOKE.

Detailed instructions for using the Choke Lever are provided in this section.

H)EngineRecoil Starter

The Engine Recoil Starter (refer to Figure 3-9) is used to start the engine.

Pre-StartChecklist

Move the tiller to a level area,

then make the following checks and perform the following services before

starting the engine.

1. Disconnect spark plug wire.

2. Add motor oil to engine. (Refer to

.instructions on next page.)

3, Check the air cleaner. It must be securely assembled and clean.

4. Check safety guards. All guards and covers must be fastened secure-

ly in place.

5. Check engine cooling system. The cooling fins and air intake

screen must be clear of debris.

6. ,_djust handlebar height.

7. €lleck that the wheels are in the WHEEL DRIVE position.

8. Put gasoline in the fuel tank. (Re- fer to instructions on the next page.)

Use fresh, clean, unleaded fuel. Fuel goes stale if stored for more

than six months. Do Not Mix Oil With Gasoline!

9. Put Depth Regulator Lever in the "travel" position.

10. Reconnect spark plug wire.

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BEFORESTARTINGENGINE

OPERATION

Engine Lubrication

The tiller is shipped without oil in the engine. Permanent engine damage

will result if the engine is run without

oil.

1. Only use high quality detergent oil WithAPI service classification SF,

SG, SH, or SH/CD. Above 32OF,use SAE 30; below 32OF,use 5W30. DO

NOT USE SAE 10W40 OIL. NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

(5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve start- ing in cold weather, these oils will re- sult in increased oil consumption

when used above 32OF. Check en-

gine oil more frequently to avoid pos- sible engine damage from running

low on oil.

colder_ 32OF...._. warmer

5W30 SAE 30

2. With the tiller on level ground, pull

the Depth Regulator Lever (Figure 3-

5) back and then all the way up until the lowest notch in the lever is

engaged. The tines must be in con-

4. Securely replace the oil fill plug.

• Check the oil level before each use and after every five operating

hours. See Page 21.

• Change the oil after the first two op- erating hours and every 10 operat- ing hours thereafter. Change the oil more often if the machine is operat-

ed in extremely dusty or dirty condi- tions. See Page 21.

Figure 3-10: Add motor oll to the en-

gine using the oil fill hole.

tact with the ground-- move the anti-

reverse stake back out of the way to allow the tines to rest on the ground.

3. Unscrew the engine oil fill plug (D, Figure 3-10). Using a clean fun- nel, slowly add oil until the oil level reaches the overflow point in the oil

fill tube. ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE

OIL LEVEL AT THE OVERFLOW

POINT.

Fill Fuel Tank

The engine must be off and cool be-

fore removing the fuel fill cap (Figure 3-11).

Clean area around fuel fill cap and

then remove fill cap. Fill gas tank with clean, fresh unleaded gasoline.

Do not mix oil with gasoline. Using a funnel or spout, fill tank to

within 1/2" below the bottom of the fuel tank filler neck to prevent spills

and to allow for fuel expansion.

install the fill cap securely and wipe up any spilled gasoline.

Fuel Fill Cap

IMPORTANT: Experience indicates

that alcohol-blended fuels (gasohol or

usingethanol or methanol) can attract moisturewhich leads to separation

and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-

tem of an engine while in storage. To avoid problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas

DANGER

Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. Follow these safetypracticesto preventinjury fromfire or explosion:

• Neverfill tank if engine is runningor hotfrom use. Letengineand muffler cooldownbefore refueling.

• Donotpermitopenflames, sparks,matchesorsmokinginfueling area.

• Fill fuel tank outdoorsin a well-ventilated area. Wipe up anyfuel spills

andmovetiller awayfrom fumesbefore startingthe engine.

• Useonlyan approvedfuel containerand lockit safely awayfrom children.

• Storefuel andthetiller in a well-ventilated area. Donot storefuel ortiller

where fuel vaporsmay reachan openflame or spark,or an ignitionsource

(a hotwaterheater,furnace, clothesdryer,electric motor,or the like).

• Letenginecool betore storing.

tank, start the engine and let it run un- til the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season.

See STORAGE instructions for addi-

tional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

Figure 3.11: Fill the fuel tank.

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OPERATION

Stopping the Engine

1. Release the Forward Clutch Bail

to stop the wheels and tines from turning.

2. Move Engine Throttle Lever to STOP position to stop the engine.

Startingthe Engine

1. Do not engage (hold) the Forward Clutch Bail against the handlebar

when starting engine.

2. Both wheels must be in the WHEEL DRIVE position (see Figure

3-2). 3; Mov_ the Choke Lever to the

FULL CHOKE position (move lever in direction of arrowhead located on

lever). NOTE: If restarting a warm

engine after a short shutdown, move Choke Lever to NO CHOKE position.

4. Move the Engine Throttle Lever fully up to fast (Rabbit) position

which is used for starting. 5:_Place your left hand on the gaso-

line tank (to avoid hot surfaces) to stabilize the tiller when starting.

6. Use your right hand to slowly pull the recoil starter rope (Figure 3-12)

untilyou feel resistance. Let it rewind. Then rapidly pull the starter rope outward. (First check for any obstaclesbehindyou.) Repeat until

the engine starts.

WARNING

Always place both wheels in the WHEELORIVEpositionbe-

fore startingthe engine. Never have the wheels in the

FREEWHEELpositionwhenthe engine is running. When the wheels are in FREEWHEEL, theydo nothold backthetiller,

and the tines could propel the tiller backwardrapidly.

Failure to complycould result

in serious personal injury or

propertydamage.

7. Once the engine is running, gradu- ally move the Choke Lever to the NO CHOKE position. If engine falters,

move Choke Lever to 1/2 Choke until engine runs smoothly, then to NO

CHOKE position.

NOTE: If engine fails to start after three pulls, move Choke Lever to NO

CHOKE position and pull starter rope again.

NOTE: If engine fires, but does not

continue to run, move Choke Lever to

FULL CHOKE and repeat steps 4, 5

and 6 until engine starts.

8. Move the Engine ThrottleLever to the positionthat provides the desired

engine speed.

Figure 3-12: Pull Recoil Start Rope out rapidly to start engine.

DANGER

Do not run engine indoors.En- gine exhaust contains carbon

monoxide,o deadlygasthat is colorless, odorless and

tasteless. "

Failure to follow this instruc-

tion couldresult inseriousper-

sonal injury or properly damage.

Guiding the Tiller

When tilling, relax and let the tiller move along at its own speed. Do not push the tiller to make it move

Figure3.13: TIIIIngWlthJustOne Hand Is recommended.

faster. Do not push down on the handlebars to make the tines dig

more deeply.

Walk beside the tiller on the un-

tilled side. Use one hand, yet keep a firm hand grip on the handlebar

(while keeping your arm loose) to

guide the tiller. Walking alongside

keeps you from disturbing the newly

tilled soil and replanting any weed

seeds which the tines might have brought up to the surface. It is also

easier to control the tiller in hard or rocky soil if you walk beside it guid-

ing it with one hand (instead of walk- ing behind the tiller, controlling it with

two hands).

TillingDepths

This is a CRT (counter-rotating tine) tiller. As the wheels pull forward, the

tines rotate backward. This creates

an "uppercut" tine action which digs deeply, uprooting soil and weeds. Don't overload the engine, but dig as

deeply as possible on each pass. On later passes, the wheels may tend to spin in the soft dirt. Help them along by liftingslightly on the handlebar. (Using just one hand,

palm upward, works most easily.)

When cultivating between rows, use a shallow Depth Regulator Lever setting. This will get rid of in-row

weeds, but prevent the tines from

digging deeply enough to damage plant roots.

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OPERATION

Moving the Tiller Forward

IMPORTANT: Before you begin till- ing, move the tiller to a safe, level area and practice maneuvering

without actually tilling. Keep the Depth Regulator Lever in the "travel" position.

After you become familiar with the handling of your tiller,you can move

it into the garden and begin tilling.

WARNING

Do not push downon the han- dlebars to try to make the tiller till more deeply. This prevents the wheels from controlling

tiller speed and can allow the tines to rapidlypropelthe tiller backward,whichcouldresult in

loss of control, property dam- age, or personal injury.

1. Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position (wheel pins must be

through the wheel hubs and the axle

holes).

2. Move the Depth Regulator Lever to the desired position. Check that the Anti-Reverse Stake swivels freely

back and forth- remove any clogged material on or around the stake.

3. Start the engine.

4. For forward motion of the wheels and tines, lift and hold the Forward

Clutch Bail against the handlebars. The wheels and tines will rotate as

long as the bail is held in this posi- tion.

5. As the tiller moves forward, let the wheels pull the tiller along. Do not

push the tiller to make it go faster. Allow the tiller to move along at its own speed.

6. To stop the wheels and tines, re- lease the Forward'Clutch Bail. The

engine wLIIcontinue to run until stopped by moving the Engine Throt- tle Lever to the STOP position.

Moving the Tiller Rearward

The tiller weighs only 117 pounds, so it is quite easily maneuvered rear- ward for _ distances by using the following procedure:

1. Release the Forward Clutch Bail.

2. 131tthe handlebar slightly upward until the tLnes are out of the soil.

3. Swing the handlebar to the left so the right wheel takes a "step" toward

the rear.

4. Now move the handlebar to the right so the left wheel takes a step

backward.

5. Repeat to "walk" your tiller rear- ward. If longer distances need to be

covered in reverse, shut off the en-

gine, then move the wheel pins so the wheels are in FREEWHEEL.

Turningthe Tiller Around

Practice turning your tiller in an

open, level area until you feel com-

fortable with the procedure.

1. As you near the end of a row, lift the handlebar so the tines clear the

ground. Refer to Figure 3-14.

2. As you come out of a row, swing the handlebars to the side, pivoting the tiller 180°, so you can line up with the next row. See Figure 3-15.

3. As the tiller enters the next row, lower the handlebar slowly until the

tines start to till.

Tilling in the Garden

The following pages provide

suggestions for using the tiller in the garden. You can design your garden

layout to obtain the most beneficial use from your tiller.

Figure 3-14: Exiting a row in the garden.

Figure 3-15: Lining up the tiller to enter the next row.

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OPERATION

SeedbedPreparation

Pdor to planting, be sure the soil is as loose and finely textured as possible. About two or three weeks before planting, till the garden two or

three times. Then, till once more before planting.

When preparing the soil, till a fresh path on each pass rather than overlapping. This gives the wheels

maximum traction on undisturbed soil. See Figure 3-15. Dig as deeply

as possible on each pass without overloading the engine. Later pass-

es can be overlapped. After going

up and down the rows in one direc-

tion, make a second pass at a right

angle across your earlier rows, See

Figure 3-16. In very hard ground,

additional passes may be needed.

Don't till when the soil is too wet.

This produces large clumps which later dry out and become hard. If the soil compresses easily into a ball, it

is still too wet to be tilled.

Cultivating

When planning your garden, keep

in mind that the tiller has a tilling

width of approximately 14". Allow at

least this width between rows in your garden-- plus additional width for plant growth. Take into account that

bushy plants like beans and toma- toes need more width.

When cultivating, use a shallow Depth Regulator Lever setting. Do not cultivate deeper than 1"-or-2". Shallow cultivating keeps weed growth to a minimum and doesn't damage plant roots.

For best results, begin cultivating as soon as seedlings appear, and then cultivate as often as once a

week. The day after a light rain is an

excellent time to cultivate, as long as the plants are dry. Avoid working in the garden when plants are wet.

Diseases, blight, and rust can be easily spread among wet plants with your hands, clothing or even the

tiller.

AvoidMakingFootprints

When tilling, always try to walk

alongside the tiller on the side that is yet to be tilled. This prevents re- planting weed seeds and leaves a

nicer appearance.

Figure 3-15: Initial tilling pattern.

°1

i= • • •

Figure 3-16: Second tilling pattern.

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OPERATION

Preventing Tines From

BecomingTangled

...When tilling, you may find that the

tines.become tangled with material (tall vegetation, long grass, tough

vines, etc.).

WARNING

Before removing any debris fromthe tines, stopthe engine,

allow it to cool, disconnectthe spark plug wire and move it

awayfrom thesparkplug. Failure to do so could result in

personal injury or property

damage.

Tohelppreventtangling:

1. While tilling, swing the handle-

bars from side-to-side about 6"-to-

12". This "fishtailing" action will often

dislodge any debris.

2. Always use the deepest Depth Regulator Lever setting possible

(without making the tiller jump or buck upward).

3. "1311under cover crops and crop residues while they are still green.

'4. Shred or chop up any tall, tough,

or stringy organic matter before till- ing it into the soil.

5. You may have to mow or cut veg- etation before power composting.

6. If the tines are heavily tangled, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Then, cut away any

debris.

Tilligg.,onSlopes

Plant your garden preferably on flat ground, but certainly on no more than a moderate slope. Do not oper- ate the tiller on a slope that is too steep for safe operation.

Plant garden rows vertically on a

slope (up and down the slope). This

lets you use the entire area for a seedbed and leaves enough room between the rows for cultivation.

You lose these benefits if you garden on areas styled like terraces.

WARNING

Do not operatethe tiller ona slopetoo steep for safe oper- ation, Till slowlyand be sure thatyou have goodfooting.

Failure to doso couldresult in personalinjuryor property

damage.

If you put enough organic material

intothe soil to improve its water-

holding capabilities, you should not have a problem with soil erosion.

NOTE: On a slope, the oil level in the tiller engine slants toward the

downhill side of the engine. Some

internal parts may not get enough oil. To prevent this, make sure that

the engine oil level is full to the point

of overflowing from the oil check tube before starting to till. Also check the oil level every thirty min- utes while you're tilling on a slope.

Tiller LoadingandUnloading

• Shut the tiller engine off before loading or unloading. Let engine cool, disconnect spark plug wire and prevent wire from touching the plug.

• The tiller is too heavy (over 115 Ibs.) to be safely lifted by one per- son. If you do lift the tiller, two or

more people should share the load.

• We recommend that you use stur-

dy ramps and that you manually roll

the tiller into or out of the vehicle

(tiller engine must be off). This re- quires the assistance of another.

• Ramps should be strong enough to support the tiller and those moving

it. The ramps shouLd provide good

traction and have side rails to guide the tiller up and down; they should

have a locking device to secure them to the vehicle bed.

• The operator and handlers should wear sturdy footwear that grips well.

• Position the vehicle so the ramp angle is as flat as possible. Turn the vehicle engine off and apply the ve- hicle parking brake.

CAUTION

Loadingand unloadingatiller into or from a vehicle is po- tentially hazardous. We.do,

notrecommendthatyoudoso unless absolutely necessary

because this could result in personal injury or property

damage.

If loading or unloading must be undertaken, use the fol- lowing guidelines to assist you,

• When going UP ramps, stand in the normal operating position and

push the tiller ahead of you. Position

a person at each wheel to help.

• When going DOWN ramps, care- fully walk backward down the ramps

with the tiller following you. Position

a person at each wheel to control the speed of the tiller.

• Have wood blocks handy to place on the downhill sides of the wheels if

you need to stop the tiller from rolling down the ramps. Use the blocks to temporarily keep the tiller in place on the ramps while you get a firmer grip

on the handlebars, etc. Also use blocks to keep the wheels in place

after tying down the tiller.

• After positioning the tiller in the vehicle, be sure both wheels are en- gaged in the WHEEL DRIVE position to prevent the tiller from moving. Then securely tie down the tiller.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIREDMAINTENANCESCHEDULE

Before Every Every Every As

REQUIREDMAINTENANCE Each 10 30 50 Noted

Use Hours Hours Hours

Tiller Lubrication

CheckEngine0ilLevel"EngineLubrication" • 1 ChangingEngine0il • 2 CheckingTransmissionGear0il Level • 4

Air cleaner Maintenance • 5

EngineCooling System Maintenance

Spark Plug Maintenance TightenTillerHardware • 3

CheckTinesfor Wear • Checking/Adjusting BeltTension • 3

CheckAnti-Reverse Stake

NOTEt - Checkfrequentlyduringfirst 2 hoursofnewoperation;thereafterevery5 hours. NOTE2- Changeafter2 initialoperatinghours;thereafterevery10hours. NOTE3- Checkafter2initialoperatinghours;thereafterevery10hours.

NOTE4 - Checkafter2 initialoperatinghours;thereafterevery30hours. NOTE5 - Replacemoreoftenif usedinextremelydustyor dirtyconditions

grease to the wheel shaft. This makes future wheel removal easy.

2. Depth RegulatorLever " Clean and grease the back, front and sides (refer to "2", Figure 4-1 ).

3. HandlebarSupportBolls Oil the threads on both handlebar

support bolts ("3", Figure 4-1).

4. Tine Shaft

Remove the tine holder assemblies and clean any rust or burrs from the

shaft ("4", Figure 4-1) with a fine sandpaper. Liberally apply grease to

the tine shaft.

5. Shifting Mechanism

Carefully oil all pivot points on the

shifting mechanism ("5", Figure 4-2),

NOTE: When you oil the pivot points

on the shifting mechanism, be sure

that you do not get any oil on either

the belt or the pulleys. Otherwise, the belt could slip and would be un- able to transfer engine power to the

transmission.

GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS Tiller Lubrication

The Warranty on this machine does not cover items that have been sub-

jected to operator abuse or negli- gence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain

the machine as instructed inthismanual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly main- tain your machine.

Keep the air filters clean and change the spark plug annually. A clean air

filter system and new spark plug help the engine run better and last longer.

Refer to Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2 for lubrication points on your tiller.

Use common lubricating oil (#30

weight motor oil is acceptable) at the

oil points. Use a good quality grease (preferably with a metal lubricant ad-

ditive) at the grease points.

1. Wheel Shaft

Remove the wheels and use a clean rag to wipe off old grease from the

wheel shaft ("1", Figure 4-1). Inspect the shaft and use fine sandpaper to remove any rust or burrs. Apply new

Regular,Maintenance

Because the tiller is operated in the garden, frequently under hot and dirty conditions, regular maintenance is very important to ensure that you

are getting proper performance from your tiller. There are several mainte-

nance procedures that will hetp keep your tiller in good operating condition:

• ,. Change engine oil regularly.

• 'Lubricate the controls when needed.

• Keep the correct tension on the

forward drive belt.

• Replace the engine air cleaner element when dirty.

• Keep engine cooling fins clean. Figure 4-1: Tiller lubricaUon points.

Figure 4-2: Lubrication points on

shifting mechanism,

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

EngineLubrication

Only use high quality detergent oil with API service classification SF,

SG, SH, or SH/CD. Above 32OF,use SAE 30; below 32OF,use 5W30. DO

NOT USE SAE 10W40 OIL.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve start-

ing in cold weather, these oils will re- suit in increased oil consumption when used above 32OF. Check en-

gine oil more frequently to avoid pos- sible engine damage from running

low on oil.

colder-,ll-----...-- 32OF_ warmer

"_ ' 5W30 = SAE 30

WARNING

Stop the engine, allow it to

cool, disconnectthe spark plug

wire and prevent it from touch-

ing the spark plug before changingthe engineoil. Donot touch any engine parts which

may behot. Failure to do so could result in

personal injury or property damage.

CheckingEngineOil Level:

1. Move the tiller to a level area.

2. Pull the Depth Regulator Lever all the way up until it is in the bottom

notch. The tines must be in contact with the ground-- move the anti-re-

verse stake back if necessary.

3. Unscrew the oil fill plug from right side of engine (see Figure 4-3).

4. If the oil level is correct, the level will crest at the top of, or begin to

flow from, the oil fill tube. Reinstall the oil fill plug.

5. If the level of the oil was below the very top of the fill tube, oil must

be added as follows.

4. Place a drain pan with a minimum capacity of 1-quart beneath the drain plug.

5. Use a 3/8" open end wrench to re- move the drain plug (see arrow in Figure 4-4). Put it aside. Let all of the old engine oil drain completely

intothe drain pan.

6. Reinstall the drain plug securely.

7. Remove the wood board from be- neath the wheel.

8. Refill the engine with the correct type and weight engine oil. Above 32°F, use SAE30 oil; below 32OF,

use SAE 5W30 oil. Do not use SAE 10W40 oil.

9. Check the oil level to be sure it is correct before starting the engine.

,p ,

0il Fill

Figure4-3: Off Fill Plug location.

• Check the engine oil level frequent- ly during the first two hours of en-

'gine break-in operation.

• Check the engine oil level before starting the engine. When operat- ing the tiller, stop the engine and check oil level every 5 operating

hours. Keep oil level at the over- flow point in the oil fill hole.

o Change the oil after the first two op-

erating hours and every 10 operat-

ing hours thereafter. Change the oil

more often if the machine is operat- ed in extremely dusty or dirty condi- tions. See Page 21.

AddingEngineOil:

1. Insert a clean funnel into the oil

fill hole.

2. Above 32°F, use SAE30 oil; be- low 32Ol, use SAE 5W30 oil. Do not

use SAE 10W40 oil

3. Slowly pour oil into the funnel.

Check the oil level frequently while

pouring. (Remove the funnel when checking.) When the oil just begins

to overflow, the level is correct.

4. Replace the oil fillplug securely.

Changing Engine Oil

1. Start engine and let it warm up, Then turn the engine off.

2. There are two engine oil drain

plugs on either side of the engine base. Use whichever one is most

conveniently located for you.

3. Place a 2"x 4" wood board under the wheel opposite the drain plug

you'll be removing.

ain Plug

Figure 4-4: Draining engine oil.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

CheckingandTopping-Off TransmissionGearOil

Checking Transmission Gear Oil:

'1. Move the tiller to a level area.

2. Pull the Depth Regulator Lever

up. 3, Unscrew ihe filler/check plug

from the top of the transmission (it is located just behind the belt cover).

4. Use a flashlight to look down into the filler/check plug hole. See Fig-

ure 4-5. Note the drive shaft on

one side of the hole. If the gear oil

level is correct, it should be halfway up the sides of the drive shaft. If

topping off is needed, follow the

instructions below.

Figure 4-5: Checking the transmis- sion gear oil level

ToppingoffTransmission

GearOil

,1. Complete steps 1-through-3 de-

scribed in "Checking Transmission Gear Oil."

2. Insert a funnel into the filler/check plug hole.

NOTE: When adding only a few ounces of gear oil, use API rated GL-4 or GL-5 transmission gear oil

with a viscosity of SAE 140, SAE 85W-140, or SAE 80W-90. When

adding a complete refill of new gear oil after having drained the transmission, refill only with

SAE 140 or SAE 85W-140 with an API of GL-4.

NOTE: Do not use automatic

transmission fluid or engine oil in the transmission.

Figure 4-6: Gear oil fill hole.

3. Slowly pour clean gear oil into the transmission. Frequently

check the level so as not to overfill the transmission. See Figure 4-6.

4. When gear oil level is correct, reinstall filler/check plug securely.

ChangingTransmissionOil

The transmission gear oil does not have to be changed unless you know that it has been contaminat-

ed by foreign materials such as sand, dirt, or metal particles. Of course, any internal repairs on the

transmission would also require that the gear oil be drained and

changed.

1, Drain gasoline from the fuel tank or run the engine until the fuel tank is empty.

2. Drain the oil from the engine.

3. Remove the four screws secur- ing the transmission cover to the

front part of the transmission. Lift the cover and gasket off the trans-

mission. See Figure 4-7.

4. Remove the left wheel.

5. Lower the left axle down into a

drain pan and slowly tilt the tiller to

the left so the gear oil drains from the top of the transmission into the

drain pan. See Figure 4-8.

6. Once gear oil has drained, tilt tiller upright and reinstall wheel.

7. Reinstall the transmission cover using a new cover gasket.

8. Add new gear oil--see specifi- cations in NOTE at left.

9. Add engine oil to the engine.

DANGER

Gasolineis highlyflammable and its vapors are explosive. Follow these safety practices to prevent persona[ injury or propertydamage from fire or explosion.

• Allow the engine and muf- fler to cool for at least two

minutes before draining the

tiller's gasolinetank.

• Do not allow openflames,

sparks, matches or smoking in the area.

• Wipe away spills and push tiller awayfrom spilledfuel.

• Use only an approvedfuel container and store it safely

out of the reach of children.

• Do not store gasolinein an area where its vapors could

reachanopenflame or spark, or where ignition sourcesare present (such as hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, elec- tric motors,etc.)

Figure 4.7: Remove four screws to remove transmission cover.

Figure 4-8: Draining the gear oil.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

CheckingforOilLeaks

Regularly check your tiller for oil

leaks from the engine and the

transmission. Slight seepage is no cause for major concern. How- ever, if your tiller is losing a lot of

oil, do not use it until it's repaired.

Inspect the area where you park

your tiller for stains on the floor

which would indicate a leak. If you find a leak, first tighten any bolts or screws which may have loosened

up.

If you are unsure how much oil

has been lost from the tiller, check the oil levels before operation.

Also, when operating your tiller, frequently check the oil levels to be

sure that engine oil and transmis- sion gear oil levels don't become

too low for safe operation.

If you have further problems

with oil leaks, contact your Sears

Service Center for assistance.

Air Cleaner Maintenance

Your tiller's engine is equipped

with a replaceable dry paper filter.

Replace this filter every 30 operat- ing hours or at least once a year, and even more frequently under dusty or dirty operating conditions.

Do not attempt to clean this fil-

ter. Simply replace it when dirty.

To Remove Paper Air Filter:

1. Loosen the two screws that se-

cure the air cleaner cover to the

base of the air cleaner.

2. Slightly turn the cover counter-

clockwise. Remove the cover and

the paper air filter.

To Change the Paper Air Filter:

1. Thoroughly clean the base of

the air cleaner and the inside of

the air cleaner cover.

2. Place the new paper filter inthe

cover.

3. Place the cover (with filter in- side it) on the base of the air cleaner. Align the two screw holes

in the cover with the two screws in the base of the air cleaner. Refer

to Figure 4-9.

4. Turn the cover slightly clock- wise and tighten the two screws.

o o _<

oo o _----_Air Filter

Figure 4-9: EngineAir Filter.

EngineCoolingSystem Maintenance

Frequently inspect the engine cooling fins, shrouds, and throttle linkage for a build-up of dirt, dried weeds, grease, etc.

Always keep these areas free from debris to keep air currents flowing freely. See arrows in Fig- ure 4-10. :

Figure 4-10: Keep these areas free of debris.

Engine Ignition System Maintenance

Your tiller's engine has a de- pendable, maintenance-free elec- tronic ignition system. The system

has no condenser or points. This

means you do not have to tune up the engine. The only ignition sys- tem maintenance required is peri- odic changing of the spark plug.

(See the following spark plug in- structions.)

SparkPlugMaintenance

Check the spark plug at the be-

ginning or the end of each season,

or every 30 operating hours.

Clean the area around the spark

plug hole before removing the

spark plug.

1. Stop the engine, and wait for all

moving parts to stop completely.

2. Disconnect the spark plug wire

from the spark plug.

3. Use a 13/16" spark plug socket to remove the spark plug. The plug may be cleaned (do not sand- blast or wire-brush it), and the gap set at .030" or a new spark plug may be used instead.

4. Install a new plug if the old plug's electrodes are pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked. For replacement use Champion RJ-17LM only.

NOTE: A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement.

Carburetor Adjustments

Your carburetor has been pre-

set for best tiller performance. If your carburetor may need adjust-

ment, contact your nearest Sears Service Center.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

Stop the engine, allow it to cool, disconnectthe spark plug wire and prevent it from touch- ing the spark plug beforetight- ening any bolts, screws, or

nuts. Failure to do so couldresult in

personal injury or property damage.

TighteningTillerHardware

After the first two hours of tiller oper-

ation, check all fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws, pins, etc.) and tighten any that may have loosened. After

this initial check, check those same

fasteners after every ten hours of

tiller operation.

Most of the fasteners on your tiller are in plain view. However, the fol- lowing ones are not readily visible. Be sure to check them for tightness

as well.

1. Rear End Cap Bolts- These three bolts are located at the rear

end of the tiller transmission. They secure the rear cap and the anti-re- verse stake. Lift up the hood flap to

view this hardware.

2. Transmission Housing Cover Bolts- These four bolts are located

on the top of the rear end of the tiller transmission. You see them when

you liftthe hood flap.

Tines

As you use your tiller, the tines will gradually wear. They will be-- come shorter, narrower and pointed, decreasing their ability to till effeC- tively. Check the tines for wear sev-

eral times a season, and replace badly worn tines to restore the tiller's

effectiveness.

NOTE: You must first remove the tiller hood before removing either a

single tine holder or individualtines.

Remove the two screws at the front

of the hood and the two screws at the rear of the hood and liftoff the

hood. Be sure to replace the hood

securely after changing tines or tine

holders.

Rgure 4-11

WARNING

This is a CRT (counter-rotating tine) tiller and its tines mustbe

mountedin the directionshown in Figure4-11. It mountedwith

curves in the opposite direc- tion, tiller will dig poorly and

be more likely to run back-

wards.

Failure to comply could result in personal injury or property damage.

RemovingandInstalling

Tine Assemblies

WARNING

Stop the engine, allow it to cool, disconnectthe sparkplug wire and prevent it fromtouch-

ing the spark plug before re- moving or installing a tine or a

tine assembly. Failure to comply could result

in personal injury or property

damage.

1. Use a 9/16" socket, 6" extension, a ratchet, and a 9/16" box end

wrench to loosen the nut (A, Figure

4-11) and screw (B) that secure the

tine holder to the tine shaft.

2. Use a rubber mallet to tap the

tine holder loose. Slide the tine as-

sembly oft the tine shaft.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 above to remove the other tine assembly.

4. Installing the tine assembly is simply the reverse of its removal.

First be sure to remove any rust, un- even spots or burrs from the tine shaft using fine sandpaper. Then grease the tine shaft before rein- stalling the tine assemblies. Be sure all the cutting edges face so they will

enter the soilfirst when the tiller is

moving forward-this means the cut- ting edge on the top of each tine faces

toward the operator position.Tighten the hardware very securely.

RemovingandInstalling

IndividualTines

1. Use two 9/16" box end wrenches

to remove the two screws (C, Figure

4-11) and nuts (D) that secure the

tine to its tine holder.

NOTE: If the nuts are rusted, apply

penetrating oil to the screw and nut.

Always loosen the nut rather than

the screw.

2. When installing individual tines, install them in the reverse order from

which they were removed. The two sets of inboard tines are installed so

one set faces toward the transmis- sion housing and the other faces

away from it. The single outboard

tine set faces toward the transmis-

sion housing. Also be sure the cut-

ting edge at the top of each tine faces toward the operator position.

(See Figure 4-11.)

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CheckingandAdjusting Belt Tension

WARNING

Stopthe engine, allow it tocool down, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from

touchingthe sparkplug before checkingthebelt tension.

Failure to comply could result in personal injury or property damage.

After the initial two hours of tiller op- eration, check the belt tension. After this initialcheck, check the belt ten- sion every 10 operating hours. The

same schedule should be followed

after installing a new belt. If the belt isslipping (the tines and wheels

don't rotate as fast as when new, or they may even stop turning when the

engine is running at full speed), per- form the belt tension check to see if

the belt needs to be tightened. If you find you can not bring the For- ward Clutch Bail al! the way up to the bottom of the upper handlebar, you

will need to loosenthe belt tension.

1. Liftthe Forward Clutch Bail up

and hold itto the bottom of the han- dlebar.

Figure 4-12: Measure the length of the Clutch Ball Spring to check

for correct belt tension (1-7/8").

NOTE: If you have difficulty turning

the adjuster by hand, have an assis- tant hold the Forward Clutch Bail to

the handlebar while you insert a flat- tipped screwdriver into the clutch bail

spdng. Engage the tip of the screw- driver with the slot in the screw head

that is inside the clutch bail spring. While you turn the screw, keep the

Forward Clutch Cable from turning by gripping the adjuster on its upper end with a pliers. See Figure 4-13.

WARNING

Stop the engine, let it cool down, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touchingthe sparkplug before

changingthe belt. Failure to comply could result

in personal injury or property damage.

Belt RemovalandReplacement

To Remove the Belt:

1. Use a 3/8" wrench to remove the

bolt that attaches the belt cover to the tiller. Slide the belt cover up the cable slightly so it is out of the way.

See Figure 4-14.

2. Measure the length of the clutch bail spring with a ruler. Refer to Fig-

ure 4-12.

3. If the belt tension is correct, the length of the spring should be ap-

proximately 1-7/8".

4. Ifthe spring is too short, the belt tension will be too loose. If the

spring is too long, the belt tension

will be too tight.

5. To adjust the length of the spring, release the Forward Clutch Bail.

Screw the threaded adjuster coun- terclockwise (as viewed from the op-

erator's position) to increase the length of the spring or clockwise (as

viewed from the operator's position) to decrease the length of the spring.

Figure 4-13: Adjusting the length of the Clutch Ball Spring.

Figure 4-14: Remove belt cover.

2. Push down on the upper section of the belt to create some belt slack

when you move the belt off the transmission pulley. Reach under-

neath the tiller and move the belt for- ward, off the transmission pulley.

Refer to Figure 4-15.

3. From above, lift the belt up and

offthe engine pulley. You need to

_guide the lower portion of the belt as

you're removing it so that it doesn't hang up on anything.

ToInstallthe Belt:

1. Insert the new belt downward, in

back of the engine pulley and in front of the transmission.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

2. Work the belt over the transmis-

sion pulley. Make sure the belt

goes in the groove in the transmis-

sion pulley.

3. Loop the upper section ofthe belt around the engine pulley. Make sure the belt goes in the groove in the engine pulley. Also

be sure the belt goes between the engine pulley and the wire belt

NOTE:

VHEEL REMOVED

FOR CLARITY

guide on each side of the pulley.

Refer to Figure 4-17.

4. Slide the belt cover down the Forward Clutch Cable and reinstall

it on the tiller.

5. Check the belt tension. See

"Checking and Adjusting Belt Ten- sion" for specific instructions.

NOTE: If you've installed a new belt, remember to check and read-

just its tension after the first two

hours of operation.

Figure 4-15: Moving the belt off Figure 4-16: Moving the belt off Figure 4-17: The new drive belt installed.

the transmission pulley, the engine pulley.

ForwardClutchBailAdjustment

WARNING

Stop the engine, allow it to cool, disconnect the spark plugwire and preventit from

touching the spark plug be- fore removing or installing the ForwardClutchCable.

Failuretocomplycouldresult in injury or propertydamage.

See =Checking and Adjusting Belt Tension" in this section. When the

belt has the correct amount of ten- sion, the Forward Clutch mecha-

nism should be properly adjusted.

If, after adjusting the belt ten-

sion, the Forward Clutch mecha-

nism does not operate correctly, please contact your Sears Service

Center for further assistance.

RemovingandInstalling the ForwardClutchCable

ToRemoveForwardClutchCable:

1. Unhook the spring that is on the

upper end of the Forward Clutch Cable from the Forward Clutch Bail.

2. Use a 3/8" wrench to remove

the bolt that at- taches the belt

cover to the tiller. Slide the belt cov-

er up the cable until it isout ofthe

way.

3. Use a pair of needle nose pli-

ers to carefully remove the clip

ring from the cle- vis pin on the idler lever (Figure 4-18).

4. Use one 7/16" and one 3/8" open

Figure 4-18: Removing the clip ring.

end wrenchto loosen the Iocknuton the lower end of the Forward Clutch

Cable sheath where it attaches to the cable mountingbracket (refer to

Figure4-19).

5. Push the Forward Clutch Cable forward to free itfrom the cable

mountingbracket.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

To Install Forward Clutch Cable

1. Place the lower end of the For-

ward Clutch Cable into the cable

mounting bracket and use one 7/16" and one 3/8" open end wrench to securely fasten it to the cable mounting bracket. Refer to Figure 4-21.

2. Place the lower end of the For-

ward Clutch Cable over the clevis

pin on the left-hand side of the

idler lever. See Figure 4-21.

Figure 4-19: Loosening the Forward Clutch Cable.

6. Pull downward on the upper end of the Forward Clutch Cable

sheath where the connector fits into the cable bracket on the upper

end of the lower handlebar. Guide

the cable out of the slot in the ca-

ble bracket. See Figure 4-20.

3. Use a pair of needle nose pliers to place the clip ring on the clevis

pin (Figure 4-18).

4. Hook the spring on the upper end of the Forward Clutch Cable to

the Forward Clutch Bail.

5. Pull downward on the upper end of the black cable sheath.

Slide the Forward Clutch Cable into the slot in the cable bracket

that is on the upper end of the low- er handlebar. Center the connec-

tor on the upper end of the cable sheath in the hole in the cable

bracket and push the connector into the hole until it snaps into place. See Figure 4-20.

Figure 4-20: Remove the Forward Clutch Cable from the cable brackeL

Figure 4-21: Installing the lower end of the Forward Clutch Cable.

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' STORAGE

Tiller Storage

Whenever you don't intend to use your tiller for 30 days or longer, you should perform the following steps to ensure that it will start easily and

perform properly when removed from storage.

• Thoroughly clean the machine.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and

screws are securely fastened. In- spect parts for damage, breakage or wear. Replace as necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces. Sand lightly before repainting.

• If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it with a suitable protec- tive cover (not plastic) that does

not retain moisture.

IMPORTANT: Never cover the unit

while the engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

• Do not store gasoline from one

season to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if it

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

Engine Storage

FuelSystem

IMPORTANT: It is important to pre- vent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as

carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experi-

ence indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dudng stor- age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until

the 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.

DANGER

Gasolineishighlyflammableanditsvaporsare explosive. Followthesesafety practicesto preventinjuryorpropertydamagefromfireorexplosion.

• Let engineandmufflercoolat least2 minutes beforedrainingfueltank.

• Donot allow openflames, sparks,or matches,or permit smokingin fuel- ingarea.

• Wipe upspills andpushthetiller away fromspilledfuel.

• Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainerandstore it safely from children.-

. Do not store gasolinein an area where its vaporscould reach an open flame or spark, or where ignitionsourcesare near (suchas hotwater and spaceheaters,furnaces,clothesdryers,stoves, motors,etc.)

NOTE: If "Gasohol" has been used, run engine until the tank is empty. Then put 1/2 pint of "Unleaded" reg- ular gasoline into the fuel tank and again run the engine until tank is empty.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer No.

335500) is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the

mix ratio and instructions on the sta- bilizer container. Run engine at least

10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the car-

buretor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

EngineOil Drain oil and replace with clean en-

gine oil. See "Engine Lubrication" in

the CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILI- TIES section.

EngineCylinder

• Remove spark plug. Squirt one (1) oz. (30ml) of clean engine oil into spark plug hole.

• Cover spark plug hole with a clean rag.

• Pull starter rope to crank engine over, slowly, several times.

• Install spark plug. Do not connect spark plug wire.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

EngineDoesNotStart.

EngineRunsPoorly.

EngineOverheats. 1. Enginecoolingsystemclogged. 1. Cleandebrisguardandenginecoolingfins.

1. Sparkplugwiredisconnected.

2. Fueltankempty.

3. Stalegasoline. 4, Incorrectchokesetting.

5. Dirtyairfilter.

6. Defectiveorincorrectlygappedsparkplug,

7. Carburetoroutofadjustment.

1. Badsparkplug,

2. Incorrectchokesetting.

3. Dirtyairfilter(s).

4. Carburetoroutofadjustment,

5. Stalegasoline.

6. Dirtorwaterinfuel tank.

7. Enginecoolingsystemclogged.

2. Carburetoroutofadjustment. 2. ContactSearsServiceCenter.

3. Oillevelislow. 3. Checkandaddoil.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1, Reconnectwire.

2. Addgasoline.

3. Draingasolineandaddfreshgasoline.

4. Putchokeincorrectsetting.

5. Replaceairfilter.

6. Inspectsparkplug. Re-gapto.030".Replace ifcrackedorotherwisedamaged.

7. ContactSearsServiceCenter.

1. Inspectsparkplug.

2. Putchokeincorrectsetting.

3. Replaceairfilter.

4. ContactSearsServiceCenter.

5. Draingasolineandaddfreshgasoline.

6. ContactSearsServiceCenter.

7. Cleandebrisguardandenginecoolingfins.

CORRECTION

Enginedoesnotshutoff. 1. Defectiveenginethrottlelever. 1. ContactSearsServiceCenter.

WheelsandTines 1. Improperuseofcontrols. 1. ReviewOPERATIONsection. willnotturn. 2.Worn,broken,ormisadjusteddrivebelt(s). 2. SeeSERVICEANDADJUSTMENTSsection.

3, Internaltransmissionwearordamage. 3 ContactSearsServiceCenter,

4. Boltlooseintransmissionpulley. 4. Tightenbolt.

Tinesturn,but 1. WheelDrivePinsnotinWHEELDRIVE. 1, SeeOPERATIONsection. wheelsdon't. 2. Internaltransmissionwearordamage. 2. ContactSearsServiceCenter.

WheelsTurn,but t. "lineholdermountinghardwaremissing. 1. Replacehardware, TinesDon't. 2. Internaltransmissionwearordamage.. 2. ContactSearsServiceCenter.

Poortilling 1.Worntines. 1. SeeSERVICEANDADJUSTMENTSsection.

pedormance. 2. ImproperDepthRegulatorsetting. 2. SeeOPERATIONsection.

3. Incorrectthrottlesetting. 3. SeeOPERATIONsection.

4.DriveBeltslipping. 4. SeeSERVICEANDADJUSTMENTSsection.

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_= OPERATING AND SAFETY DECALS

A, E.

Keepawayfrom

_ rotatingtines.

Rotatingtineswill

causeinjury.

C= F.

Ref. LeBer Pad #

A 1909942

B 1911361

WARNING-KeepAway FromTines ..................................... 1

C 1900766

D 1916805 E 1900765

F 1904549

(l_ecals Not Shown Actual Size)

WARNING-HotSurfaces........................... :................. 1

DescriptionandLocation Qty.

Owner'sManualReplacement ......................................... 1

StartingStabilization Instructions...................................... 1

HoodDecal ...................................... _................ 1

ForwardClutchBail ................................................. 1

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CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

TINE HOOD, DEPTH REGULATOR, AND DRAGBAR

16 I

REF PART REF PART No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY. NO. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 9552 Bolt-FI.Hd., Self-Tap,1/4-20 x 1/2" 2

3 1916805 Decal-Hood .................................. 1

3A 1911361 Decal-Warning.............................. 1

38 1916807 Decal-Logo................................... 1

5 1916763 TineHood-Includes tineflap.........

and Ref. No. 3, 3A, and38 ........ .1

6 (Ref. No. Not Used)

7 1186391 Nut-Flange Lock, 5/16-18 ............. 9

8 1916118001 Depth Regulator Lever.................. 1

8A 9308 Spirol Pin...................................... 2

9 9384 Spring-Depth Regulator............... 1

10 9534 Spacer .......................................... 1

11 1100069 Bolt-HexHd., 1/4-20 x 1".............. 1

12 9811 Locknut-Hex Hd., 1/4-20.............. 1

13 1916119001 Bracket-Hood, RightHand............ 1

14 1916120001 Bracket-Hood, Left Hand.............. 1

15 11000242 Lockwasher,5/16"......................... 2

16 1186331 Bolt-Flanged Hd.,5/16-18 x 1" .... 4

17 1186230 Nut-Hex Hd., 5/16-18 ................... 2

18 1100808 Bolt-HexHd., 5/16-18 x 1-1/4"..... 2

19 55088 Bushing-Drag Bar ........................ 2

20 1916121001 DragBar........................................ 1

21 1916569001 Bracket-Stop ............................... 1

22 1916570001 Arm- Reverse(DragStake) .......... 1

23 1916708001 Bracket- Hood Support................. 2

24 1916707001 Bracket- Support Channel............ 1

25 1186328 26 1916771

27 1111607 28 1107382

Bolt- He)_Hd.5/16"-18 x 5/8"........ 6

Spacer........................................... 1

Bolt- HexHal.5/16"-18 x 2-1/4" ,.. 1

Washer- 5/16" I.D......................... 1

_-- 27

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CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

HANDLEBARS,FORWARDCLUTCHCABLE,ANDHANDLEBAR

MOUNTINGHARDWARE

i 21

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CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

HANDLEBARS, FORWARD CLUTCH CABLE, AND HANDLEBAR MOUNTING HARDWARE

REF PART No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1916909 Handlebar,Upper- Incl. Ref. 2 ..... 1

1900765 Decal-Forward ClutchBail............ 1

9854 Bolt-Curved Hd., 5/16-18 x 1-1/2". 6

1100806 Bolt-Hex Hd., 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"........ 1

55044 Bracket,Cable................................ 1

1916106001 Bail-Forward Clutch...................... 1

11 12 13

9855 1916712 1100242 1186230

9811 55048 1100068

9837

1107383 1100044

Screw,10-24 x 2". ......................... 1

Spring-Forward Clutch.................. 1

Lockwasher-5/16"......................... 6

Nut-Hex Hd., 5/16-18.................... 6

Nut-Hex Hd., Lock, 1/4-20 ............ 1

CableAssy-Forward Clutch........... 1

Bolt-Hex Hd., 3/8-16 x 3/4"........... 2

Locknut-Hex Hd., 3/8-16 ............... 2

Washer-Flat, 3/8............................ 2

Bolt-Hex Hd., 5/16-18 x 3/4"......... 2

DRIVESHAFTASSEMBLY

REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QT_

17 1916107001 Support, Handlebar ....................... 2

i8 1110107 Locknut-Hex Hd.,5/16-18............. 2

19 1916108001 Handlebar,Lower........................... 1

20 9386 Klip Ring........................................ 1

21 9856 ClevisPin....................................... 1

22 9552 Screw-Hex Hd., 1/4-20 x 1/2",

Self-Tapping.............................. 4

23 1901273001 Panel............................................. 1

24 1916804 Decal-Logo ................................... 1

REF PART

No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 1100004 Bolt-Hex Head,5/16-24 x 3/4,

Grade5...................................... 1

2 9944 3 1911321 4 9301 5 50027 6 9517 7 1714 8 50043 9 1916541

10 1224-1

1224-2 1224-3 1224-4 1325C

A/R - As Required

Washer-Belleville.......................... 1

Pulley-Transmission..................... 1

Key-Transmission Pulley,3/16 x 1 1

SupportWasher-Front.................. 1

SnapRing..................................... 1

Bearing-TaperedRoller with race.. 2

SupportWasher-Rear................... 1

Driveshaft Assembly .................... 1

Shim-Rear BearingCap,

.010thick .................................. NR

Shim-Same as aboveexcept

.030thick .................................. NR

Shim-Same asaboveexcept

.005thick................................... NR

Shim-Same asaboveexcept

.062thick................................... NR

Shim Set-Includes the following

shims: two #1224-1, two 1224-2, one 1224-3, and one#1224-4 ... NR

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CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

WHEELSHAFT,_TILLERSHAFTASSEMBLIES

FRONT

REF PART No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

9512

9511

1166-1

1166-2 1166-3 1166-4 1166-5 1086

NR - As Required

Retainer-Snap Ring, "E" Type..... 2

Retainer-Snap Ring..................... 4

Shim-0.062" Thick...................... A/R

Shim-0.030" Thick...................... NR

Shim--O.015"Thick...................... A/R

Shim-0.010" Thick...................... A/R

Shim-0.005" Thick...................... NR

Bushing-Bronze .......................... 4

5 1916722

6 9305 7 1132-2

8 1904278

9 1915074 10 1104 11 1916542 12 1916484

WheelShaft................................. 1

Key-Wheel Shaft, Hi Pro,1/4 x 1 1

Spacer......................................... 4

Worm Gear-WheelShaft............ 1

Tiller Shaft................................... 1

Woodruff Key-Tiller Shaft............ 1

Worm Gear-Tiller Shaft.............. 1

Plug-Vent .................................... 1

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CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

TRANSMISSION HOUSING, COVERS, SEALS, GASKETS, AND PLUG

REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

9727

1186328

3 4 5

1916641001 Cover-Trans.Housing Front ......... 1

1916109001 Cover-Trans. Housing,Rear......... 1

50032 Gasket-TransmissionHousing Cover

9617 Oil Seal-Drive Shaft ...................... 1

9621 Oil Seal-WheelShaft..................... 2

Plug-Transmission Oil Fill/Check.. 1 Bolt-Hex Hd., FlangeLock,

5/16-18 x 5/8", GR5 .................. 8

This Ref.No.not used. This Ref.No. not used.

(Front and Rear)........................ 2

1916752001 TransmissionCase,RearHousing

and TubeAssembly.................... 1

10 1909374 Oil SeaI-TineShaft ....................... 2

11 55011-1 Gasket-BearingCap(.010" thick). 1

55011-2 Gasket-BearingCap (.030" thick).. 1

12 1916111001 Cap-Rear Bearing ........................ 1

13 1186331 Bolt-Flanged Hd.,5/16-18 x 1" .... 2

14 1100044 Bolt-Flanged Hd.,5/.16-18x 3/4' .. 1

15 1100242 Lockwasher,5/16"......................... 1

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CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

ENGINE,ENGINEBRACKETS,ANDFORWARDDRIVEMECHANISM

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CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

ENGINE,ENGINEBRACKETS,ANDFORWARDDRIVEMECHANISM

REF

No.

10 11

12 12A

15 16

, 17

18 19

20 21

2 3 4

PART

No. DESCRIPTION

Engine-Craftsman, recoil start..... 1

1916112001 1100242 1111696 1904549

1904573

9552

1186230 50027

1916113001 1138-2 55036 9301

1916661 9925 1100009 1916114001 1100799 1916552001 1916706 9558

9090 1916116001 1110108

1107382

Bracket, BeltCover........................ 1

Lockwasher-5/16"......................... 8

Bolt-Hex Hd., 5/16-24 x 1/2"......... 2

Decal-Warning, Hot Surfaces ....... 1

BeltCover-(includes decal1904549) 1 Bolt-Flanged Hd., Self-Tapping,

1/4-20 x 1/2".............................. 7

Nut-Hex Hd., 5/16-18". ................. 4

Support Washer............................ 1

Bracket, Engine, Right................... 1

Shim...................................... As Req'd

Spacer........................................... 1

Key-3/16" x 1"............................... 2

Pulley, EngineDriven .................... 1

Washer,Belleville.......................... 1

Bolt-Hex Hd., 3/8-24 x 1".............. 1

Bracket, Engine, Left..................... 1

Bolt-Hex Hd., 5/16-18 x 1-1/2". .... 5

Belt PulleyGuard .......................... 1

Belt Guide..................................... 1

Bolt-Hex Hd., 3/8-16 x 1-1/2'. ...... 1

Idler Pulley.................................... 1

Idler Lever..................................... 1

Locknut - 3/8-16". ........................ 1

Washer,Flat.................................. 2

QTY.

REF PART No. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

25 9386 26 1916657

27 55034 28 55033

29 1100004 30 9944 31 1911361

32 1916117001 33 1900766 34 1186328

35 9856 36 1107383

-- 1771879 1905191

* SeeEngineAssembly, Pages40-43

Klip Ring ....................................... 1

V-Belt............................................ 1

Spring, Return .............................. 1

Bushing-Idler Lever...................... 1

Bolt-Hex Hd., 5/16-24 x 3/4",

Grade5...................................... 2

Washer,Belleville,Transmission

Pulley......................................... 1

Pulley-Transmission ..................... 1

Bracket-Cable Mount.................... 1

Decal-Stabilization........................ 1

Bolt-5/16-18 x 5/8", Engine

Bracketto Transmission............ 4

ClevisPin-Control Cable............... 1

Washer-flat,3/8". .......................... 1

Craftsman Motor Oil,SAE30

(SearsRef.No. 33027) ..............27 oz.

Owner's Manual/PartsList ............ 1

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CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

TINES, WHEELS

4 3

RIGHTSIDE

4A OPERATOR

ENGINE

-_DENOTESCU'I'TING EDGE

OFTINE

POSITION

LEFTSIDE

TINE

, , 7

WHEEL SHAFT

FRONT/

FORWARD

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CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

TINES,WHEELS

REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1100044

1817059

1732499

1982612

1916783

4A 1733398

Bolt-HexHead,5/16-18 x 3/4",

Grade5,Tine Mounting ............. 12

Tine-Twin-Edged, Left-Facing....... 3

Locknut-Hex Hd.,5/16-18 ..........;. 12

Bolt-Hex Hd., 3/8-16 x 2" (tine

holder to tiller shaft) .................. 2

ReplacementSetof 6 Tines-

including three right-facing tines,

three left-facing tines; and all

required assembly hardware..... 1

Loeknut- Hex Hd., 3/8"-16 ............ 2

REF PART

NO. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

5 1817060 Tine-Twin-Edged, Right-Facing..... 3

6 1916691001 Tine Holder- left side.................... 1

6A 1916692001 Tine Holder- right side.................. 1

7 50273-01 Wheel & Tire Assy-Left Side......... 1

8 50273-02 Wheel& TireAssy-Right Side ..... 1

9 9380 Clevis Pin-.312" x 1-3/4", secures

wheel hub to wheel shaft ........... 2

10 9338

HairPin Cotter .............................. 2

IMPORTANT:LEFTAND RIGHTSIDESOFTILLERAREDETERMINEDBYSTANDINGIN THEOPERATOR

POSITION(BEHINDTHEHOOD)ANDFACINGTHEDIRECTIONOFFORWARDTRAVEL.

MOUNTTINESSOTHECUTTINGEDGEATTHE

TOPOFEACHTINEFACESTHEOPERATOR

(TOP)

LEFT-FACINGTINE RIGHT-FACINGTINE

(BOTTOM)

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CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

Craftsman4-Cycle, 3HPEngine(143-993001)

9OO

II _ 40--

311

178.

223A_

224

_.169

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CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

Craftsman4-Cycle,3HPEngine(143.993001

EngineAssembly

Ref# Pad # Description Qty

1 . 36560 Cylinder(incl.2,20,

72,125)............................1

2 26727 DowelPin..........................2

14 28277 Washer..............................1

15 31334 GovernorRod.................... 1

16 31510 GovernorLover..................1

17 31335 GovernorLeverClamp...... 1

18 651018 Screw,TorxT-15,

8- 32x19/64".................. 1

19 31426 ExtensionSpring .............. 1

20 32600 OilSeal..............................1

25 36552 BlowerHousingBaffle

.... (incl.262)..........................1

25A 35883 BaffleExtension................ 1

26 650802 Screw,1/4-2Ox5/8".......... 2

26A 650926 Screw,8- 32x 21/64"...... 1

30 37303 Crankshaft........................1

40 40020 Piston,Pin& RingSet(Std.) 1 40 40021 Piston,Pin& RingSet

(.010"OS)..........................1

41 40018 Piston& PinAssy.(Std.),

(incl.43)............................1

41 40019 Piston& PinAssy.(.O10OS),

(incl.43)............................1

42 40022 RingSet(Std.).................. 1

42 40023 RingSet(.010"0S) .......... 1

43 20381 PistonPinRetainingRing.. 2 45 30963B ConnectingRodAssy.

(incl.46 &49) .................. 1

46 32610A ConnectingRodBolt.......... 2

48 27241 ValveLifter........................2

49 28594 OilDipper..........................1

50 32197A Camshaft(MOR)................ 1

60 29745 BlowerHousingExtension 1

65 650128 Screw,10-24x1/2". ....... 1

69 27677A CylinderCoverGasket...... 1

70 35863A CylinderCover(incl.75

through83,311) .............. 1

72 27642 OilDrainPlug....................2

75 26208 OilSeal..............................1

80 30574A GovernorShaft..................1

81 30590A Washer..............................1

82 30591 GovernorGearAssy.

(incl.81)............................1

83 30588A GovernorSpool................1

86 ',650488,Screw,1/4"-20x 1-1/4"...... 7

89 610961 FlywheeIKey......................1

90 611195 Flywheel............................1

92 650815 BellevilleWasher.............. 1

93 650816 FlywheelNut......................1

100 34443B SolidStatelgnition............ 1

101 610118 SparkPlugCover.............. 1

102 651024 SolidStateMountingStud 2

Ref # Part# Description Qty

103

651007 Screw,Torx,T-15,

110

35182 GroundWire......................1

119

36437 CylinderHeadGasket........ 1

120

36438 CylinderHead(incl.130) .. 1

125

36471 ExhaustValve(Std.)

125

36472 ExhaustValve(1/32"OS)

126

29314C IntakeValve(Std.)

126

293150 IntakeValve(1/32"OS)

130

650694AScrew,5/16"-18x2". ....... 5

130A6021A 135 33636

150 31672 151 31673 151A40016A

169 27234A 170 27666 171 31410 172 34146 173 32447

173A32446 174 650783 178 29752

182 6201 184 26756

185 28416A 186 31858

200 36677

203 31342 204 651029

206 610973 209 650139

209A30322 215 32410 223 650664

223A650840 224 26754A' 238 650152 239 27272A

242 31691 243 28820 245 30727 250 31715

260 35585

10- 24x 15/16"................ 2

(incl.151)..........................1

(incl. 151)..........................1

(incl.151)..........................1

Screw,5/16"-18x 1-1/2".... 3

ResistorSparkPlug

(RJ17LM)..........................1

ValveSpring......................2

ValveSpringCap.............. 2

IntakeValveSeal................ 1

ValveCoverGasket............ 2

BreatherBody.................... 1

BreatherElement.............. 1

ValveCover........................1

BreatherTube.................... 1

BreatherTubeGrommet.... 1

Screw,10-24x 3/4'. ......... 2

Nut& LockWasher,

1/4- 28..............................2

Screw,1/4"-28x 7/8". ....... 2

Carburetorto Intake

PipeGasket........................1

IntakePipe........................1

GovernorLink....................1

ControlBracket(incl.203

through209A).................. 1

CompressionSpring.......... 1

Screw,Torx"1-10,

5- 40x7/16". ................... 1

Terminal............................1

Screw,8 - 32x 3/4".......... 2

LockNut............................2

ControlKnob.................... 1

Screw,1/4"-20x1-1B/32".... 1

Screw,1/4"-20x 1-7/32".... 1

IntakePipeGasket............ 1

Screw,8 - 32 x3/8".......... 2

AirCleanerGasket............ 1

AirCleanerBase................ 1

Screw,10- 32x 1/2"........ 2

Air CleanerFilter................ 1

Air CleanerCover.............. 1

BlowerHousing................ 1

Ref# Part# Description Qty

262 650737 Screw,1/4-20x 1/2".......... 2

267 34212 HoldDownBracket............ 1

268 30200 Screw,10-24x9/16". ..... 1

275 40024 Muffler(w/catalyst).......... 1

277 650988 Screw,1/4-20x2-5/16".... 2

285 36467A StarterCup........................1

287 650926 Screw,8- 32x21/64"...... 2

290 30705 FuelLine............................1

292 26460 FuelLineClamp................2

298 650665 Screw,1/4-15x 7/8".......... 2

300 35584 301 36246

311 27625 313 34080

340 36247 342 650751 345 33344 370A36261 370B35703

370K36695

380 640167 Carburetor(incl.184)........ 1

390 590732 RewindStarter.................. 1

(Note:thisenginecouldhavebeenbuiltwith

the590738RewindStarter.)

400 36439

900 ....

FuelTank(incl.292,301).. 1

FuelCap............................1

OilFillPlug........................1

Spacer..............................1

FuelTankBracket.............. 1

Screw,1/4-20x7/16"........ 1

HeatBaffle........................1

LubricationDecal.............. 1

ControlDecal....................1

StarterDecalq.................... 1

GasketSet(incl. pa_numbers 28754A(1),26756(1),

27234A(2),27272A(1), 27677A(1),29673(1), 30081A(1),31688A(1),

32649A(1),36437(1). Replaceme_Engine903666

Replaceme_Sho_Block7543133

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CRAPTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

Craftsman4-Cycle, 3HP Engine(143-993001)

CARBURETOR

590732 RECOILSTARTER

-11

_,37

590738

RECOILSTARTER

\ 11

B--5

0--2

II 1!--7

@-o

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CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

CARBURETOR--Craftsman4-Cycle, 3HPEngine(143-993001)

Ref# Part# Description Qty

0 640167 Carburetor(incl.184of

EnginePartsList).............. 1

1 631615 ThrottleShaft]LeverAssy_.1

2 631767 ThrottleReturnSpring...... 1

4 6311'_4"Dust SealWasher.............. 1

5 631183 DustSeal..........................1

6 640070 ThrottleShutter................ 1

7 650506 ShutterScrew....................2

10 631919 ChokeShaft& LeverAssy. 1

11 632042 ChokeReturnSpring........ 1

12 631184 DustSeaIWasher.............. 1

13 631183 DustSeal..........................1

14" 631890 ChokeShutter.................... 1

Ref# Part# Description Qty

15 630735 ChokePositioningSpring.. 1

16 631807 FuelFitting........................1

17 651025 ThrottleCrackScrew/

IdleSpeedScrew.............. 1

18 630766 TensionSpring..................1

20 640018 IdleRestrictorScrew........ 1

20A 640053 IdleRestrictorScrewCap.. 1

25 631867 FloatBowl..........................1

27 631024 FIoatShaftl ......................1

28 632019 Float..................................1

29 631028 FloatBowl"O" Ring .......... 1

30 631021 InletNeedle,Seat& Clip

(incl.31)............................1

590732RECOILSTARTER-- Craftsman4-Cycle,3HPEngine(143-993001)

Ref# Port# Description Qty

0 590732 RewindStarter.................. 1

1 590599ASpringPin(incl.4) ............ 1

2 590600 Washer..............................1

3 590696 Retainer............................1

4 590601 Washer..............................1

5 590697 BrakeSpring......................1

6 590698 StarterDog........................2

7 590699 DogSpring........................2

6 590700 Pulley& RewindSpring

Assembly..........................1

11 590695 StarterHousingAssy.

(40degreegrommet)........ 1

12 590535 StarterRope(Length'98"

x 9/64"diam.)....................1

13 590701 StarterHandle....................1

Ref# Part# Description Qty

31 631022 SpringClip........................1

36 640019 MainNozzleTube.............. 1

37 632547 "0" Ring,MainNozzle

Tube..................................2

40 640050 HighSpeed8owINut........ 1

44 27110A BowlNutWasher.............. 1

47 630748 WelchPlug,Idle

MixtureWell......................1

48 631027 WelchPlug,Atmospheric

Vent..................................1

60 632760 RepairKit ..........................1

590738RECOILSTARTER-- Craftsman4-Cycle, 3HPEngine(143-993001)

Ref# Part # Description Qty

0 590738 RewindStarter.................. 1

3 590740 Retainer............................1

6 590616 StarterDog........................2

7 590617. DogSpring........................2

8 590618APulley&RewindSpring 11 590687AStarterHousingAssy. 12 590535 StarterRope(Length98"

13 590701 StarterHandle....................1

14 590760 SpringClip........................1

Assembly..........................1

(40degreegrommet)........ 1

x9/64"diam.)....................1

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Craftsman 987293190 Owner’s Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual