Operator's Manual
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205cc Engine
Rear Tine Tiller
Model No. 247.29933
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
manual and follow aJl
safety rules and operating
instructions.
* SAFETY
* ASSEMBLY
* OPERATION
* MAINTENANCE
* PARTS LIST
* ESPANOL
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, iL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our web site: www.craftsman.com
FORMNO.769-05527B
10/25/2011
WarrantyStatement..................................Pac
Safetyinstructions....................................Pac
Assembly..................................................Pac
Operation..................................................Pac
ServiceandMaintenance.........................Pac
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RepairProtectionAgreement...................Page44
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ServiceNumbers......................................BackCover
CRAFTSMANONEYEAR FULL WARRANTY
FORONEYEARfromthedateofpurchase,this productiswarrantedagainstanydefectsin materialor workmanship.Adefectiveproductwill
receivefreerepairor replacementif repairisunavailable.
Forwarranty coverage details to obtain free repairor replacement,visittheweb site:www.craftsman.com
Thiswarranty isvoidifthis productiseverused while providingcommercial servicesor if rentedto another person.
Thiswarranty coversONLYdefects in material andworkmanship. Warrantycoverage does NOTinclude:
• Expendableitemsthatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbutnotlimitedtoaugers,augerpaddles,drift
cutters,skidshoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,air cleaner,belts,andoil filter.
• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,or tune-ups.
Tirereplacementor repaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,or glass.
• Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationor maintenance.
Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedtodamagecausedbyover-speedingtheengine,or fromimpacting
objectsthat bendtheframe,augershaft,etc.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproper
storage,failureto usethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,or failureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscontained
intheoperator'smanual.
• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfueldeterminedto becontaminatedoroxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbeused
within30 daysof itspurchasedate.
Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,or productlabelreplacement.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
EngineSeries: 205cc
EngineOilType: SAE30
EngineOilCapacity: 20ounces
Fuel: UnleadedGasoline
SparkPlug: Champion®RC-12YC
SparkPlugGap: .030"
Model Number.................................................................
Serial Number .................................................................
Dateof Purchase.............................................................
Recordthemodelnumber,serialnumber
anddateof purchaseabove
©KCDIP,LLC 2
Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfandothers.Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanual
beforeattemptingtooperatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith
theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyouseethis
symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle
componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.Bat-
tery posts,terminals,andrelatedaccessoriescontainleadand lead
compounds,chemicalsknowntotheStateof Californiatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.
Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtothesafeopera-
tionpracticesin thismanual.Aswithanytypeofpowerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthepartoftheoperatorcan resultin
seriousinjury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatingfingers,hands,
toesandfeetandthrowingdebris.Failureto observethefollowing
safetyinstructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryordeath.
Your Responsibility--Restricttheuseofthispowermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsand instruc-
tionsin thismanualandon themachine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
TRAINING
• Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson themachineand
in themanual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.
Keepthis manualina safeplaceforfutureand regularreference
andfororderingreplacementparts.
• ReadtheOperator'sManualand followallwarningsandsafety
instructions.Failuretodosocanresultin seriousinjurytothe
operatorand/orbystanders.Forquestions,call1-800-4MY-HOME.
• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhow
tostopthemachineanddisengagethemquickly.
• Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetooperatethis
machine.Children14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe
instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon
themachineandbe trainedandsupervisedbyanadult.
• Neverallowadultstooperatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
• Keepbystanders,pets,andchildrenatleast75feetfromthe
machinewhileitisin operation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
thearea.
• Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
PREPARATION
• Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.
Removeall rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeignobjectswhich
couldbepickedupor thrownandcausepersonalinjuryor
damageto themachine.
• Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringoperation
andwhileperformingan adjustmentor repair,to protectyour
eyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto
theeyes.
• Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksand
shirts.Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycanbecaughtin movable
parts.Neveroperatethismachineinbarefeetorsandals.
• Beforestarting,checkallboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessto
besurethemachineisinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually
inspectmachineforanydamageatfrequentintervals.
• Disengageclutchleversandshift(if provided)intoneutral("N")
beforestartingtheengine.
• Neverleavethismachineunattendedwiththeenginerunning.
• Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator's
manual.
• Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionslabels,asnecessary.
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SafeHandlingof Gasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein
handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsare
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilled
onyourselfor yourclotheswhichcanignite.Washyourskinand
changeclothesimmediately.
• Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
• Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleor ona truckor trailerbed
witha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundaway
fromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
• Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck
ortrailerand refuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then
refuelsuchequipmenton a trailerwitha portablecontainer,rather
thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.
• Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltankor
containeropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuse
a nozzlelock-opendevice.
• Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof
ignition.
• Neverfuelmachineindoors.
• Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhiletheengineishotor run-
ning.Allowenginetocoolatleasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
• Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelow
bottomoffillernecktoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.
• Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
• Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeitoff theengineandequipment.Move
unittoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine.
• Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,or
otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageand removeany
fuelsoakeddebris.
• Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisan
openflame,sparkor pilotlightason awaterheater,spaceheater,
furnace,clothesdryerorothergasappliances.
OPERATION
• Donotputhandsorfeetnear rotatingparts.Contactwiththe
rotatingpartscanamputatehandsand feet.
• Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholor
drugs.
• Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.Always
be sureofyourfootingandkeepa firmholdonthehandles.
• Keepbystandersawayfromthemachinewhileitisinoperation.
Stopthemachineif anyoneentersthearea.
• Becarefulwhentillinginhardground.Thetines maycatchinthe
groundandpropelthetillerforward.Ifthis occurs,letgoofthe
handlebarsanddo notrestrainthemachine.
• Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossinggravel
surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.Donotcarry
passengers.
• Neveroperatethemachineat hightransportspeedson hardor
slipperysurfaces.
• Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling.
• Lookdownand behindandusecarewhenin reverseor pulling
machinetowardsyou.
• Starttheengineaccordingtothe instructionsfoundinthis manual
and keepfeetwellawayfromthetinesatall times.
• Afterstrikingaforeignobjector ifyourmachineshouldstartmak-
inganunusualnoiseor vibration,immediatelyshuttheengineoff.
Disconnectthesparkplugwire,grounditagainsttheengineand
performthefollowingsteps:
a. Inspectfordamage.
b. Repairor replaceanydamagedparts.
c. Checkforanyloosepartsandtightento assurecontinued
safeoperation.
• Disengageall clutchlevers(iffitted)and stopenginebeforeyou
leavetheoperatingposition(behindthe handles).Waituntil
thetinescometoa completestopbeforeuncloggingthetines,
makinganyadjustments,or inspections.
• Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessanddeadlygas.
• Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Donot
touch.
• Usecautionwhentillingnearfences,buildingsandunderground
utilities.Rotatingtinescancausepropertydamageor personal
injury.
• Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtotillsoiltoo
deepattoofastofa rate.
• Ifthemachineshouldstartmakinganunusualnoiseor vibration,
stoptheengine,disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundit
againsttheengine.Inspectthoroughlyfordamage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingandoperating.
• Keepallshields,guards,and safetydevicesinplaceandoperat-
ing properly.
• Neverpickuporcarrymachinewhiletheengineisrunning.
• Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanu-
factureras listedin thePartsListpagesofthisoperator'smanual.
Failuretodosocanresultin personalinjury.
• Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthis manual,usecare
andgoodjudgement.ContactCustomerSupportat 1-800-4MY-
HOMEforassistanceandthenameof thenearestservicedealer
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
• Keepthemachine,attachmentsandaccessoriesin safeworking
order.
• Allowthemachinetocoolat leastfiveminutesbeforestoring.
Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation
regularly.
• Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessatfrequentintervals
to keepthemachineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually
inspectmachineforanydamage.
• Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stoptheengineand
makecertainthetinesandall movingpartshavestopped.
Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheengineto
preventunintendedstarting.
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• Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor over-speedthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeed
ofengine.
Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
Followthis manualforsafeloading,unloading,transporting,and
storageof thismachine.
Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualforimportantdetailsifthe
machineisto bestoredforan extendedperiod.
If thefueltankhastobe drained,do thisoutdoors.
Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,etc.to
protecttheenvironment.
AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)
andtheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproduct
hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7)years,or 130hoursof
operation.Attheendof theAverageUsefulLifehavethemachine
inspectedannuallybyanauthorizedservicedealertoensurethat
allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyandnot
wornexcessively.Failuretodo socanresultinaccidents,injuries
ordeath.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donotmodifyenginein anyway.
Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcanleadto a runawayengineand
causeittooperateatunsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting
ofenginegovernor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulationsforSORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)are
certifiedtooperateon regularunleadedgasoline,and mayinclude
thefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM),
OxidizingCatalyst(CO),SecondaryAirInjection(SAI)and ThreeWay
Catalyst(TWO)if soequipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
Thismachineis equippedwithan internalcombustionengineand
shouldnotbe usedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,
brushcoveredorgrass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaust
systemisequippedwitha sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor
statelaws(ifany)
Ifa sparkarrestorisused,itshouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking
orderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveis required
bylaw(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other
statesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.
A sparkarrestorforthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestSears
PartsandRepairServiceCenter.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson themachine
beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.
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READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate
WARNING-- ROTATING TINES
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate
hands and feet.
WARNING-- ROTATING TINES
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate
hands and feet.
WARNING--GASOLINE ISFLAMMABLE
Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING-- HOT SURFACE
Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine
and muffler to cool before touching.
WARNING: YourResponsibility--Restricttheuseofthis powermachineto personswhoread,understandandfollowthe
warningsand instructionsinthis manualandonthemachine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
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NOTE:Thisunitis shippedwithoutgasolineor oil intheengine.Be
certaintoserviceenginewithgasolineandoil asinstructedin the
Operationsectionofthis manualbeforeoperatingyourmachine.
NOTE:Referenceto rightand lefthandsideofthetillerisobserved
fromtheoperatingposition.
OPENING CARTON
1. Removethe staples,breaktheglueonthetopflaps,orcutthe
tapeattheendofthecartonand peelitalongthetopflapto open.
2. Removeall looseparts.
3. Cutthecornersandlaythecartondownfiat.
4. Removeloosepackingmaterial.
REMOVING UNIT FROM CARTON
1. Usethehandlebartoliftandpullthetillerbackwardstoa flat
area.Checkthecartonthoroughlyforlooseparts.
2. Extendthecontrolcableandlayiton thefloor.Becarefulnotto
bendor kinkthecontrolcable.
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON
• HandlebarAssembly
• Tiller
• EngineOil
• Operator'sManual
• ShiftRod
• DepthStake
ATTACHING THE DEPTH STAKE
Beforeassembly,disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundit
againsttheenginetopreventunintendedstarting.
1. Tipthetillerforwardsothatitrestson thefrontcounterweight.
2. Unthreadthe"T"knobfromthetopofthedepthstakeand remove
theflat washerand hexbolt. Removethecotterpinfromtheclevis
pin.SeeFigure1.
Cotter Pin
Flat Washer
Hex
Bolt
Depth
Stake
Figure1
3. Raisethefineshieldhingeflapassemblyand insertthedepth
stakeassemblyintheslot,underthefineshieldandup through
thetineshieldassembly.
4. Inserttheclevispinthroughthefineshieldanddepthstake
assemblies.Secureitwiththecotterpin.
5. Insertthehexboltintothetopholeofthedepthstakeassembly.
PlacetheflatwasheronthehexboltandthreadtheT-knobonto
thehexbolt.Tightensecurely.SeeFigure1.
6. Tipthetillerbackdownsothatit restsonthetines.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
1. Removethetoptwo boltsand flangelocknutsfromthehandle
mountingbrackets,butdo notremovethebottomboltandnut.
See Figure2.
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He× Screws
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Figure2
Placethehandleassemblyin positionbetweenthe handlemount-
ing brackets.See Figure3.
Handle Assembly.
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Figure3
3. Lineup theholesinthehandlewiththeholesin thebracketand
securewiththehardwarepreviouslyremoved.
ATTACHING THE CONTROL ROD
1. Makesurethehandleassemblyisinthehighestposition.Referto
theOperationSection.
2. Removethehairpinclipsfromthecontrolrod,puttherubber
washersin place.
3. Inserttheshorter,angledendofthecontrolrodthroughthe
indicatorbracketontheshiftcoverandsecureitwiththeprevi-
ouslyremovedhairpinclip.SeeFigure4.
Rubb_
Washers
Figure4
4. Insertthelongerendofthecontrolrodthroughtheholeinthe
gearselectorhandleandsecurewitha cotterpin.SeeFigure5.
Gear Selector
Handle
Cotter Pin
Figure5
ATTACHING THE CLUTCH CABLE
1. Removethethreadedeyeboltandnutfromthecableend.
2. Routetheclutchcabletotherightsideofthehandlemounting
bracketsandunderneaththehandle.
3. Pushthecablethroughthe holeinthecenterofthehandleand
snapintheplasticfitting.SeeFigure6.
Threaded Tube
Figure6
Removethemachinescrew,flangelocknutandtwoflatwashers
fromtheclutchbail.See Figure7.
Machine Screw
Clutch Control Flat Washer
Range
Nut
internally
Threaded
Tu be
Figure7
5. Fastenthethreadedeyeboltontothebailbysecuringitfromthe
topwiththemachinescrew,flatwashersandflangelocknut.
6. Threadtheeyeboltandnutremovedearlierintotheinternally
threadedtubeattheendof thecable.Thethreadengagement
shouldbeabout3/4".Tightenthenutagainstthetubeattheend
ofthecable.SeeFigure7.
NOTE:Donotovertightentheclutchcable.Toomuchtensionmay
causeittobreak.Becertaintochecktheclutchcableadjustment
beforeoperatingthetiller.
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SET-UP
Tire Pressure
Checktheair pressureinbothtires.Theairpressureshouldbe
between15-20PSI.Keepbothtiresequallyinflatedtohelpprevent
machinefrompullingtoone side.
Checking and Adding Oil
Theengineisshippedwithoutoil in theengine.Youmustfillthe
enginewithoil beforeoperating.Runningtheenginewithinsufficient
_o cancauseserous engnedamageandvod theproductwarranty.
Initial Use
1. Removetheoil filldipstick.
2. Placethetilleron levelground,usea funneltoemptyentire
contentsoftheoil bottleprovidedwiththetillerintotheengine.
3. Replacetheoil filldipstickandtighten.
Checkingand adding oil
1. Placethetillerona flat,levelsurface.
2. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.See
Figure8.
Fuel Recommendations
Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedor lowleadedtominimizecombus-
tionchamberdeposits)witha minimumof87 octane.Gasolinewith
up to 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbe
used.Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureordirty gasoline.Avoidgetting
dirt, dust,or waterinthefueltank.DONOTuseE85gasoline.
• Refuelina well-ventilatedareawiththeenginestopped.Donot
smokeorallowflamesor sparksin theareawheretheengineis
refueledor wheregasolineisstored.
• Donotoverfillthefueltank.After refueling,makesurethetank
capisclosedproperlyandsecurely.
• Becarefulnotto spillfuelwhenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuelvapor
mayignite.Ifanyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdrybefore
startingtheengine.
• Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwithskinorbreathingofvapor.
Adding Fuel
Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableandthevaporsareexplosive.Neverfuelthemachine
indoorsorwhiletheengineishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,
cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.
1. Besureengineisoutdoorsandina well-ventilatedarea.
2. Cleanareaaroundthefuelfillcapandremovethefuelfillcap.
3. UsinganapprovedredGASOLINEcontainer,addfuelslowly,being
carefultoavoidspilling.
4. Fillthetankuntilthefuelreachesthebottomofthefueltankneck.
5. Replacethefuelcapandtightensecurely.Wipeupspilledfuel
beforestartingengine.IffuelisspilledDONOTstartengine.Move
machineawayfromareaofspillage.Avoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporsaregone.
Figure8
3. Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoilfillerneck,butdo notscrewitin.
4. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstick.Theoilshouldbeatthe"FULC'
mark.If itisnot,addoil slowlyuntilthe"Full"markisreached.
SeeFigure8.
NOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwithoil maycausesmoking,hard
starting,or sparkplugfouling.
5. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.
NOTE:Tochangetheoilon yourengine,seethe Serviceand
Maintenancesectionofthismanual.
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ADJUSTMENTS
Priortooperatingyourtiller,carefullyreadandfollowall instructions
below.Performall adjustmentstoverifyyourtillerisoperatingsafely
andpropery.
Clutch Cable
NOTE:Servicetheenginewithoil andgasolinebeforecheckingthis
adjustment.RefertotheseparateEngineOperator'sManualpacked
withyourtillerforproperfuelandengineoil recommendations.
1. Positionthetillersothefrontcounterweightisagainsta solid
object,suchasa wall.
2. Withthegearselectionleverin NEUTRAL,starttheengine.Refer
totheseparateEngineOperator'sManual.
3. Standingontherightsideofthetiller,examinethebelt(insidethe
beltcover).It shouldnotbeturning.
.
Donotputyourfingersunderthebeltcover.
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If thebeltturnswithoutthebailengaged,adjustit byun-threading
theinternallythreadedtubeattheendofthecablea fewturns
clockwise-- whenstandingin theoperator'sposition-- andthen
retightenthenutagainstthetube.SeeFigure9.
Internally
ThreadedTube
Handle
Thehandleshouldbeadjustedsothatwhenthetillerisdigging3-4"
intothesoil,the handlefallstoaboutwaste-high.Rotatethehandle
adjustmentlock rearward,movethe handleto thedesiredpositionand
thenlockintoplacebyrotatingthehandleadjustmentlockforwardto
securethehandle.SeeFigure10.
Loosen
tighten
Handle
ustment
Lock
Figure10
Figure9
,
6.
7.
,
9.
NOTE:A secondarycableadjustmentisavailableifyoureachthe
pointthatadditionaladjustmentisneeded.Removethebeltcoverand
movethehexnutsattheotherendofthecabletowardstheendofthe
casing.Thenreadjustthehexnutsatthehandle.SeetheServiceand
Maintenancesectionforsecondaryadjustmentinstructions.
NowmovetheshiftlevertotheFORWARDposition.
Carefullyengagetheclutchbyliftingtheclutchcontrolbailagainst
thehandle.Thewheelsshouldspin.
If thewheelsdo notspinwiththetillerinforward,adjustby
unthreadingthetubeattheendofthecablea fewturnscounter-
clockwise-- whenstandingin operator'sposition-- andthen
retightenthenutagainstthetube.
Recheckbothadjustments,andreadjustas necessary.
Aftertilling,ifthetinesstopmoving,re-adjustthecables.
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Gear
Handle Adjustment
Shift Lever indicator
Clutch Control
Stake
Rear Tine Shield
Muffler
\
Air Filter. _ I__
Recoil!ta_
Handle Throttle
Control
I
Fuel Cap
Oil Fill Cap
& Dipstick
Figure11
Nowthat youhavesetup yourtillerforoperation,getacquaintedwith TH ROTTLE CONTROL
itscontrolsandfeatures.Thesearedescribedonthenexttwopages
andillustratedon thispage.Thisknowledgewillallowyoutouseyour
newequipmenttoitsfullestpotential.
Theoperationofanytillercanresultinforeignobjectsbeingthrowninto
theeyes,whichcandamageyoureyesseverely.Alwayswearsafety
assesdurn o eratonorwh e erformn an adustmentsorre a rs.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
Thishandleisusedto starttheengine.
AIR FILTER
Thethrottlecontrolregulatesthespeedoftheengineandwill shutoff
theenginewhenit ismovedintotheSTOPO position.Thethrottle
controlmovesbetweentheFAST_ (rabbit),SLOW_ (turtle)
and STOPO positions.
CHOKE CONTROL
Theair filterisadeviceontheengineair intakethatpreventsdustand
dirtenteringtheengine.SeeFigure11.
MUFFLER
Engineexhaustexitstheengineviathemuffler.SeeFigure11.
CLUTCH CONTROL
Activatingthechokecontrolclosesthechokeplateon carburetorand
aidsin startingengine.ThechokeleverslidesbetweentheRUN0{'0
and CHOKEN positions.
Theclutchcontrolislocatedbeneaththehandle.Squeezingtheclutch
handleagainstthehandleengagesthewheeland thedrivemecha-
nisms.SeeFigure11.
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
CraftsmanTillersconformtothesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI)
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OiL FiLL CAP & DIPSTICK
Engineoil levelcanbecheckedand oiladdedthroughtheoil fill. See
Figure11.
NOTE:ThisunitwasshippedWITHOUToil intheengine.Oilis
includedintheplasticbag packedwiththemanualinwiththetiller.
Addtheoil asdirectedintheGas& OilFillUpsection.Checktheoil
levelbeforeeachoperationtoensureadequateoil isintheengine.
Forfurtherinstructions,refertothestepsintheEngineMaintenance
sectionof thismanual.
GEAR SELECTION HANDLE
Thegearselectionhandleislocatedonthefrontof thehandle
assembly.It isusedtoselectNEUTRAL,REVERSE,oroneof the
FORWARDmodesontheshiftleverindicator.SeeFigure11.
DEPTH STAKE
Thislevercontrolsthetillingdepthofthetines.Pullthecotterpinout
fromtheclevispintoadjustthetillingdepthtofivedifferentsettings.
SeeFigure11.
HANDLE ADJUSTMENT LOCK
Thehandlemaybe adjustedtotheheightdesiredbyunlockingthe
HandleAdjustmentLock,thenmovingthehandlebarstothedesired
positionandthenre-lockingtheHandleAdjustmentLock.SeeFigure
11.Referto theAssemblysectionofthis manualformoreinformation.
REAR TIME SHIELD
Thereartineshieldprotectstheoperatorfromflyingdebriswhilealso
smoothingoutfreshlytilledsoil.SeeFigure11.
SIDE SHIELD
Thesideshieldisusedtomaintainclearevenrowsandmaybe
adjustedtooneof fivedifferentpositions.SeeFigure11.
TINES
Yourtiller'stinesarea seriesof hoesarrangedona revolvingpower-
drivenshaft.
TO START ENGINE
1. Attachsparkplugwireandrubberboottosparkplug.
2. Filltanktono morethan1/2" belowbottomoffillerneckto
providespaceforfuelexpansion.
3. Placethegearselectionleverin NEUTRAL.
4. Movethechokeleveron theenginetoCHOKEN position.(A
warmenginemaynotrequirechoking.)SeeFigure12.
Choke
Throttle
Figure12
5. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST_ position.SeeFigure12.
6. Standingon thesideoftheunit,graspstarterhandleandpull
ropeoutuntilyoufeela drag.
7. Pullthe ropewitha rapid,continuous,fullarmstroke.Keepafirm
gripon thestarterhandle.Letthe roperewindslowly.
8. Repeat,ifnecessary,untilenginestarts.Whenenginestarts,
movechokecontrolgraduallytowardthe RUN0'_0position.
9. Ifenginefalters,movechokecontrolbacktowardtheCHOKEN
positionand repeatsteps5 though8.
10. ALWAYSkeepthethrottlecontrolin theFAST_ positionwhen
operatingthetiller.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Tostopthewheelsandtines,releasetheClutchControl.
2. Movethrottlecontrolleverto slow_ position.Whenever
possible,graduallyreduceenginespeedbeforestoppingengine.
3. Movethrottlecontrolleverto STOPO position.
4. Disconnectsparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheengineto
preventaccidentalstartingwhiletheequipmentisunattended.
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TO ENGAGE DRIVE & TINES
Donotpushdownon thehandlebarstotry tomakethetillertill more
deeply.This preventsthewheelsfromholdingthetillerbackandcan
allowthetinesto rapidlypropelthetiller,whichcouldresultin lossof
control,propertydamage,orpersonalinjury.
Tomoveforward:
1. Forforwardmotionofthewheelsusethegearselectionhandle
andforpowertothetinespulltheclutchcontrolupagainstthe
handlebar.
2. Whentilling,letthewheelspullthemachinewhilethetinesdig.
Walkslowlybehindthetillerallowingittomoveatits ownpace
whilekeepinga securegripon thehandlebarwithyourelbows
flexed.
3. Releasethebailto stopthewheelsandtines.
Tomoveinreverse:(Donottillin reverse)
1. ReleasetheClutchControl.Thenliftthehandlebaruntilthetines
areoff theground.
2. Pullbackonthegearselectionhandle,andwalkbackwardswith
themachine.
NOTE:Inreversemode,thetineswillreverserotation.
TURNING THE TILLER
1. Practiceturningthetillerin a level,openarea.Beverycarefulto
keepyourfeetandlegsawayfromthetines.
2. Tobegina turn,liftthehandlebarsuntilthetinesareoutofthe
groundandtheengineandtinesarebalancedoverthewheels.
3. Withthetillerbalanced,pushsidewayson thehandlebartosteer
in thedirectionoftheturn.Afterturning,slowlylowerthetinesinto
thesoiltoresumetilling.
SETTING THE DEPTH
Tillingdepthiscontrolledbythedepthstakewhichcanbe adjustedto
fivedifferentsettings.Adjustthesideshieldsasyouadjustthedepth
stake.
• Whenusingthetillerforthefirsttime,usethesecondadjustment
holefromthetop(1"oftillingdepth).
• Whenbreakingup sodandforshallowcultivation,usethesetting
whichgives1"oftillingdepth(secondholefromthetop). Place
thesideshieldsintheirlowestposition.
• Forfurtherdepth,raisethedepthstakeandsideshieldsandalso
makeoneor twomorepassesoverthearea.
• Whentillingloosesoil,thedepthstakemayberaisedtoits
highestposition(usebottomadjustmenthole)to givethedeepest
tillingdepth.Raisethesideshieldstotheirhighestposition.
• Totransporttiller,lowerthedepthstake(usetopadjustment
hole).
Toadjustthedepthstake,removetheclevispinandcotterpin.Move
thedepthstaketothedesiredsettingandsecurewiththeclevispin
andcotterpin.SeeFigure13.
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DepthStake
Figure13
Toadjustthesideshields,removethewingnuts.Movethesideshield
tothedesiredpositionand replacethewingnuts.Tightensecurely.
See Figure14.
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Side Shield Wing Nut
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Figure14
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE HEIGHT
Thehandleshouldbeadjustedsothat whenthetillerisdigging3-4"
intothesoil,thehandlefallstoaboutwaste-high.RefertotheAs-
semblysectionofthis manualforinstructionson adjustingthehandle.
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CLEARING THE TINES
Beforeclearingthetinesbyhand,stoptheengine,allowall moving
partstostopanddisconnectthesparkplugwire.Failuretofollowthis
warningcouldresultinpersonalinjury.
• Thetines havea self-clearingactionwhicheliminatesmostofthe
tanglingofdebris.However,occasionallydrygrass,stringystalks
ortoughvinesmaybecometangled.Followtheseproceduresto
helpavoidtanglingandtoclearthetines,ifnecessary.
• Toreducetangling,setthedepthregulatordeepenoughtoget
maximum"chopping"actionasthetineschopthematerialagainst
theground.Also,trytotill undercropresiduesor covercrops
whiletheyaregreen,moistandtender.
• Whiletilling,try swayingthehandlebarsfromsideto side(about
6"to 12").This"fishtailing"actionoftenclearsthetinesof debris.
TILLING TiPS & TECHNIQUES
Beforetilling,contactyourtelephoneor utilitiescompanyandinquire
l ifundergroundequipmentor linesareusedon yourproperty.Donot
[till nearburiedelectriccables,telephonelines,pipesor hoses.
Tilling Depth
• Thisisa DDT(dual-directiontine)tiller.Asthewheelspullforward,
thetinesrotatebackward.Asthewheelspullrearward,thetines
rotateforward.Thiscreatesan "uppercut"fineactionwhichdigs
deeply,uprootingsoilandweeds.Don'toverloadtheengine,butdig
asdeeplyaspossibleoneachpassOnlaterpasses,thewheels
maytendtospininthesoftdirt.Helpthemalongbyliftingup
slightlyonthehandlebar(onehand,palmup,worksmosteasily).
• Avoidthetemptationto pushdownonthehandlebarsinan
attempttoforcethetillertodigdeeper.Doingsotakestheweight
off thepoweredwheels,causingthemtolosetraction.Without
thewheelstoholdthetillerback,thetineswillattemptto propel
towardstheoperatororawayfromtheoperator.
Whencultivating(breakingupthesurfacesoilaroundtheplants
todestroyweeds,SeeFigure15),adjustthetinestodigonly1"to
2"deep.Usingtheshallowtillingdepthhelpspreventinjurytothe
plantswhoserootsoftengrowclosetothesurface.Ifneeded,lift
uponthehandlebarsslightlytopreventthetinesfromdiggingtoo
deeply.(Cultivatingona regularbasisnotonlyeliminatesweeds,it
alsoloosensandaeratesthesoilforbettermoistureabsorptionand
fasterplantgrowth.)Wateringthegardenareaafewdayspriorto
tillingwillmaketillingeasier,aswilllettingthenewlyworkedsoilset
fora dayortwobeforemakingafinal,deeptillingpass.
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Figure15
Choosing the Correct Wheel & Tine Speeds
Withexperience,youwillfindthetillingdepthandtillingspeedcombina-
tionthatisbestforyourgarden.Settheenginethrottleleverata speed
togivetheengineadequatepowerandyetallowittooperateattheslow-
estpossiblespeeduntilyouhaveachievedthemaximumtillingdepth
youdesire.Fasterenginespeedsmaybedesirablewhenmakingfinal
passesthroughtheseedbedor whencultivating.Selectionofthecorrect
enginespeed,inrelationtothetillingdepth,willensurea sufficientpower
leveltodothejobwithoutcausingtheenginetolabor.
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Suggested Tilling Patterns
• Whenpreparinga seedbed,gooverthe samepathtwiceinthe
firstrow,thenoverlapone-halfthetillerwidthontherestofthe
passes,SeeFigure16,
• Ifthegardensizewillnotpermitlengthwiseandthencrosswise
tilling,thenoverlapthefirstpassesbyone-halfa tillerwidth,fol-
lowedbysuccessivepassesatone-quarterwidth.SeeFigure18.
Figure16
Whenfinishedinonedirection,makea secondpassata right
angle,SeeFigure17.Overlapeachpassforthebestresults(in
veryhardground,itmaytakethreeorfourpassestothoroughly
pulverizethesoil.)
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Figure18
Tilling on a Slope
Donotoperatethetillerona slopetoosteepforsafeoperation.Till
slowlyandbesureyouhavegoodfooting.Neverpermitthetillerto
freewheeldownslopes.Failuretofollowthiswarningcouldresultin
personalinjury.
1. Tillonlyon moderateslopes,neveron steepgroundwherethe
footingisdifficult.
2. Tillingupand downslopesisrecommendedoverterracing.Tilling
verticallyon aslopeallowsmaximumplantingareaandalso
leavesroomforcultivating.
NOTE:Whentillingon slopes,be surethecorrectoil levelismain-
tainedin theengine(checkeveryone-halfhourofoperation).The
inclineoftheslopewillcausetheoilto slantawayfromitsnormal
levelandthis canstarveenginepartsof requiredlubrication.Keepthe
motoroil levelatthefullpointatall times.
Tilling Up and Down a Slope
1. Tokeepsoilerosiontoa minimum,besuretoaddenoughorganic
mattertothesoilsothat ithasgoodmoisture-holdingtextureand
try toavoidleavingfootprintsor wheelmarks.
2. Whentillingvertically,try tomakethefirstpassuphillasthetiller
digsmoredeeplygoinguphillthanit doesdownhill.Insoftsoilor
weeds,youmayhavetoliftthehandlebarsslightlywhilegoingup-
hill.Whengoingdownhill,overlapthefirstpassbyaboutone-half
thewidthofthetiller.
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Terrace Gardening
1. Tocreatea terrace,startatthetopoftheslopeandworkdown
Gobackandforthacrossthefirstrow.See Figure19.
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Figure19
Eachsucceedinglowerterraceisstartedbywalkingbelowthe
terraceyouarepreparing.Foraddedstabilityofthetiller,always
keeptheuphillwheelin thesoft,newlytilledsoil.Donottillthe
last 12"ormoreof thedownhilloutsideedgeofeachterrace.This
untilledstriphelpspreventtheterracesfrombreakingapartand
washingdownhill.Italsoprovidesawalkingpathbetweenthe
rOWS.
Loading & Unloading the Tiller
Loadingandunloadingthetillerintoa vehicleis potentiallyhazard-
Iousanddoingsois notrecommendedunlessabsolutelynecessary,
las thiscouldresultin personalinjuryorpropertydamage.
Ifyoumustloadorunloadthetiller,followtheguidelinesgivenbelow:
• Beforeloadingorunloadingthetiller,stoptheengine,waitforall
partsto stopmoving,disconnectthesparkplugwireandletthe
engineand mufflercool.
• Thetilleris tooheavyand bulkyto besafelyliftedbyone person.
Twoor morepeopleshouldsharetheload.
• Usesturdyrampsand manually-- withtheengineshutoff-- roll
thetillerintoandoutofthevehicle.Twoor morepeopleare
neededtodo this.
• Therampsmustbe strongenoughtosupportthecombined
weightofthetillerandanyhandlers.The rampsshouldprovide
goodtractionto preventslipping;theyshouldalsohavesiderails
toguidethetilleralongtheramps;andtheyshouldhavea locking
deviceto securethemtothevehicle.
• Thehandlersshouldwearsturdyfootwearthatwillhelptoprevent
slipping.
• Positiontheloadingvehiclesothattherampangleisasflat
as possible(thelessinclinetotheramp,thebetter).Turnthe
vehicle'sengineoffandapplytheparkingbrake.
• Whengoinguptheramps,standin thenormaloperatingposition
and pushthetilleraheadofyou.Havea personateachsideto
turnthewheels.
• Whengoingdowntheramps,walkbackwardwiththetiller
followingyou.Keepalertforanyobstaclesbehindyou.Positiona
personateachwheeltocontrolthespeedofthetiller.Nevergo
downthe rampstiller-first,asthetillercouldtipforward.
• Placewoodenblockson thedownhillsideofthewheelsifyou
needtostopthetillerfromrollingdowntheramp.Also,usethe
blockstotemporarilykeepthetillerin placeon theramps(if
necessary),andtochockthewheelsin placeafterthetillerisin
thevehicle.
• Afterloadingthetiller,preventitfromrollingchockingthewheels
with blocksandsecurelytiethetillerdown.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/service,disengageall
controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo
acompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe
enginetopreventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring
operationor whileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.
Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes
serviceguidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumntokeeptrackof
completedmaintenancetasks.Tolocate the nearest SearsService
Centeror toscheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
EachUse
1st2 hours
1st5 hours
Every10hours
Every25 hours
Every30 hours
Every50 hours
Every100hours
BeforeStorage
1. Engineoillevel
2. Looseormissinghardware
3. Engineandaroundmuffler
4. Aircleaner
1. Drivebelttension
2. Nutsand Bolts
1. Engineoil
1. Drivebelttension
2. Unit
1. Sparkplug
2. Tinesforwear
3. Tirepressure
1. Engineoilf
1. Aircleaner
2. SparkPlug
1. Fuelsystem
= =
1. Check
2. Tightenor_place
3. Clean
4. Check
1. Check
2. Check
1. Change
1. Check
2. Lubricate
1. Check
1. Check
2. Check
1. Change
1. Change
2. Change
1. Runengineuntilit stopsfromlackof
fueloradda gasolineadditivetothe
gasin thetank.
Changeoileverytwentyfivehourswhenoperatingengineunderheavyloadorin hightemperatures.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Alwaysstopengineanddisconnectsparkplugwirebeforeperforming
lanymaintenanceor adjustments.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring
_operationorwhileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
• Alwaysobserveallsafetyrulesfoundonproductlabelsandin
thisoperator'smanualwhenperforminganymaintenance.Safety
rulescanbefoundonthe productlabelsandin thisOperator's
Manualbeginningon page3.
• Thewarrantyon thistillerdoesnotcoveritemsthathavebeen
subjectedto operatorabuseor negligence.Toreceivefullvalue
fromwarranty,operatormustmaintaintheequipmentas
instructedhere.
• Someadjustmentswillhavetobe madeperiodicallytomaintain
yourunitproperly.
• Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethesearetight.
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themufflerwillbeveryhot. Becareful
nottotouchthemuffler.
Checking the Spark Plug
DONOTcheckforsparkwithsparkplugremoved.DONOTcrank
enginewithsparkplug removed.
Toensureproperengineoperation,thesparkplugmustbeproperly
gappedandfreeofdeposits.Checkthesparkplugevery25hoursand
replaceitevery100hours.
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Removethesparkplugbootandusea sparkplugwrenchto
removetheplug.See Figure20.
Spark Plug
Figure20
2. Visuallyinspectthesparkplug.Discardthesparkplugifthereis
apparentwear,orifthe insulatoriscrackedor chipped.Cleanthe
sparkplugwitha wirebrushifitisto be reused.
3. Measurethepluggapwitha feelergauge.Correctas necessary
bybendingsideelectrode.SeeFigure21.Thegapshouldbeset
to0.030in.
Figure21
4. Checkthatthe sparkplugwasherisingoodconditionandthread
thesparkplugin byhandtopreventcross-threading.
5. Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwitha sparkplugwrenchto
compressthewasher.
NOTE:Wheninstallinga newsparkplug,tighten1/2turnafterthespark
plugseatstocompressthewasher.Whenreinstallinga usedsparkplug,
tighten1/8-1/4turnafterthesparkplugseatstocompressthewasher.
Thesparkplugmustbe securelytightened.An improperlytightened
sparkplugcanbecomeveryhotandmaydamagetheengine.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Neverusegasolineor lowflashpointsolventsforcleaningtheair
cleanerelement.A fireor explosioncouldresult.
Theaircleanerpreventsdamagingdirt,dust,etc.,fromenteringthe
carburetorandbeingforcedintotheengineandis importanttoengine
lifeandperformance.Neverruntheenginewithoutanair cleaner
completelyassembled.Checktheair cleanerbeforeeachuse.
Paperfilterscannotbecleanedand mustbereplacedoncea year
or every100operatinghours;moreoftenif usedinextremelydusty
conditions.
1. Removethescrewsthatholdtheair filtercover.SeeFigure22.
Air Filter
Cover
Air Filter &
Pre=Cleaner
Screws
Figure22
2. Openthecoverandremovethepre-cleanerandairfilter.
3. Washthe pre-cleanerandallowtodry.
4. Discardoldair filter.
5. installnewair filterandwashedpre-cleaner.
6. Closethecoverandtightenthescrews.
NOTE:Ifthefilteristornor damagedinanyway,replaceit.
Cleaning the Engine
Donotsprayenginewithwatertocleanbecausewatercould
contaminatefuel.Usinga gardenhoseor pressurewashingequip-
mentcanalsoforcewaterintothemuffleropening.Waterthatpasses
throughthemufflercanenterthecylinder,causingdamage.
Accumulationofdebrisaroundmufflercouldcausea fire. inspectand
cleanbeforeeveryuse.
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,allowittocoolforat leasthalfanhour
beforecleaning.Periodicallyremovedirt build-upfromtheengine.
Cleanaroundthemuffler.Cleanwitha brushor compressedair.
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Check Engine Oil
1. Checkoil beforeeachuse.Stopengineandwaitseveralminutes
beforecheckingoil level.Withengineon levelground,theoilmust
beto FULLmarkon dipstick.
2. RefertotheAssemblysectionofthismanualforinstructionson
checkingtheoil.
Change Engine Oil
Refertotheviscositychart(Figure23) foroil recommenda-
tions.Donotoverfill.SAE30 is recommendedforgeneral,all
temperatureuse.Usea 4-stroke,or anequivalenthighdetergent,
premiumqualitymotoroilcertifiedtomeetorexceedU.S.
automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsforserviceclassification
SF,SG,SH,SJor higher.MotoroilsclassifiedSF,SG,SH,SJwill
showthisdesignationon thecontainer.
104
86
68
50
32
14
o4
,-22
4O
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I°
_10
_20
o30
-- Below 40 ° F (4 ° C) the use of SAE 30W will result in hard starting,
_ -- Above 80 ° F (27 ° C) the use of 10W-30 may cause increased oil consumption,
Check the oil level more frequently,
Figure23
NOTE:DOnotusenon-detergentoil or2-strokeengineoil.it could
shortentheenginesservicelife.
• Changeengineoil afterthefirstfivetoeighthoursofoperation,
andeveryfifty hoursoreveryseasonthereafter.Changeoil every
twentyfivehourswhenoperatingengineunderheavyloadorin
hightemperatures.
To Drain Oil
2. WithengineOFFbutstillwarm,disconnectsparkplugwireand
keepitawayfromsparkplug.
3. Removeoil draincaplocatedattheendoftheoildrainpipe, and
drainoil intoanappropriatereceptacle.See Figure24.
OilDrain
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ain Ca
Figure24
4. Replaceandtightentheoildraincap.
5. Whenengineisdrainedofall oil,placeenginelevel.Refillwithap-
proximately20oz.offreshoil.Fillto FULLlineondipstick.Donot
overfill.RefertoCheckandAddingOilin thismanual'sAssembly
section.
6. Replacesparkplugwirebeforestarting.
Transmission Lubrication
Thetransmissionispro-lubricatedandsealedatthefactory,it requires
no checkingunlessthetransmissionisdisassembled.Tofill with
grease,laytherighthalfof thetransmissionon itsside,add22ounces
of Benalene920grease,andassemblethelefthalftoit. Seean
authorizedSearsServiceCentertohavethetransmissionlubricatedor
to scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
Beforetippingengineor equipmenttodrainoil,drainfuelfromtank by
runningengineuntilfueltankisempty.
Usedmotoroil maycauseskincancerifrepeatedlyleftincontactwith
theskinforprolongedperiods.Althoughthis isunlikelyunlessyou
handleusedoil ona dailybasis,itisstilladvisabletothoroughlywash
yourhandswithsoapandwateras soonaspossibleafter handling
usedoil.
1. Drainthefuelfromthetankbyrunningtheengineuntilthefuel
tankisempty.Besurefuelfillcapissecure.
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LUBRiCATiON
Afterevery10operatinghours,oilor greasethelubricationpoints.Use
cleanlubricatingoil (#30weightmotoroil issuitable)andcleangeneral
purposegrease(greasecontaininga metallubricantispreferred,if
available).SeeFigure25.
Handlebar
Hardware
Regulator
Lever
Shaft
Tin_
R
Figure25
• Removethewheels,cleanthewheelshaftandapplya thin
coatingofgrease.
Greasetheback,frontandsidesofthedepthregulatorlever.
Removethetinesandcleanthefineshaft.Usea fileor sandpa-
pertogentlyremoveanyrust,burrsor roughspots(especially
aroundtheholesintheshaft).Applygreasetotheendsofthe
shaftbeforeinstallingthetines.
Oilthethreadsonthehandlebaradjustmentlockandthe
handlebarattachingscrews.
Oilthepivotpointontheclutchhandleandtheclutchcable.
TIRE PRESSURE
Checktheair pressureinbothtires.Theairpressureshouldbe
between15-20PSI.Keepbothtiresequallyinflatedtohelpprevent
machinefrompullingtoone side.
HARDWARE
Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenanceonthemachine,waitfor
all partsto stopmovinganddisconnectthesparkplugwire.Failure
tofollowthis instructioncouldresultinpersonalinjuryorproperty
damage.
Checkforlooseor missinghardwareafterevery10operatinghours
andtightenor replace-- asneeded-- beforereusingthetiller.Be
suretocheckthescrewsunderneaththetillerhoodthatsecurethe
transmissioncoverandtheDepthRegulatorLeverto thetransmission.
.
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BELT REPLACEMENT
Yourtillerhasbeenengineeredwith a beltdesignedforlonglife
andoptimalperformance.Useonlya factoryauthorizedbeltasan
"over-the-counter"beltmaynotperformsatisfactorily.Theprocedure
requiresaveragemechanicalabilityandcommonlyavailabletools.
Toreplacethedrivebelt,followthesesteps:
1. RemovethebeltcoverfromtheIdt sideofthetillerbyremoving
thetwo hexwasherscrewsfromthetopof thebeltcover.See
Figure26.
2. Removethecaplocknutandflatwasherfromthefrontsideofthe
beltcover.Removethehexwasherscrewat thebackofthecover.
SeeFigure26.
Hex Washer Screws
Figure26
Removethebeltkeeperassemblylocatedbehindtheengine
pulleybyremovingthetwohexlockscrews.SeeFigure27.
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Figure27
Removetheidlerpulleybyremovingthehexscrewandjamlock
nutsecuringittotheidlerpulleybracket.SeeFigure27.
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