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Page 1: ...ow all Safety Rules and inst_uctions Before Operating This Equipment MAN 5 5 HP 26 CH TiNE WIDTH FRONTTI ETILLER WITH VE E Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts Sears_ Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates iL 60179 U S A ...

Page 2: ...ake certain all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark piug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Disconnect the cord on electric motors Do not run the engine indoors exhaust fumes are dangerous o Never operate the tiller without proper guards plates or other safety protective devices in ptace o Keep children and pets away o Do not overload the machine ca...

Page 3: ...D 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 iFANY iFASPARKARRESTER tS USED IT SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN EFFECTIVE WORKING ORDER BY THE OPERATOR IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THE ABOVE IS REQUIRED BY LAW SECTION 4442 OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE OTHER STATES MAY HAVE SIMILAR LA...

Page 4: ...Lubrication 13 Oil Level 10 Oil Type 10 13 Engine Cont Repair Parts 26 30 Spark Plug 14 Starting 10 Stopping 9 Storage 18 Winter Operation 13 F Fuel Filling Tank 10 Storage 18 Type I 0 Finish Maintenance 14 H Handle Height Adjustment t4 Repair Parts 20 L Lubrication Lubrication Chart 12 Engine 13 M Muffler Maintenance t4 Spark Arrester 3 O Oil Level 10 Type 10 13 Operation Cultivating 11 Fill Fuel...

Page 5: ...most Sears Retail outlets Catalog and Service Centers Most Sears Stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the modef number of your tiller ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AiR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OiL i S J Lj __ STABILIZER I S L i J TILLER MAINTENANCE BELT T_NES i_ _ CLEVIS PiN _J HAiRPiN CLIP 5 ...

Page 6: ...r Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife 1 Screwdriver 1 Pair of pliers 2 1 2 wrenches OPERATOR S POSITION See Fig 1 When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position standing behind tiller handles LEFT FRONT jOPERATOR S POSITION FroG 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK I Manual 1 Plastic Cable Clip 1 Clevis Pin 2 Carriage Bolts 5 16 18 UNC x 2 1...

Page 7: ...See Fig 2 Secure upper reverse rod to lower reverse rod using clevis pin washer and cotter pin INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY See Fig 3 Loosen Nut A Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts lock washers and nuts Tighten securely Tighten nut A Depth stake must move freely tf it does not loosen support bolt HANDLE HEIGHT...

Page 8: ... ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OtL OR WARNING ON OFF REVERSE TINE CONTROL FORWARD TINE CONTROL CHOKECONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL DEPTH TINE SHIELD RECOIL STARTER HANDLE O FIG 4 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears tilters conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute FORWARD TINE CONTROL Engages tines in forward direction REVERSE TINE CONTROL Engages tines in reverse direc...

Page 9: ...fine control in OFF up position pult back and hold reverse fine control TILLING The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position of the depth stake and wheet height The depth stake should always be below the wheels for digging It serves as a brake to slow the tiller s forward motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground Also the more the depth stake is lowered into the ground the ...

Page 10: ... engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage section of this manual for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur CAUTION Fill to within 1 2 inch ...

Page 11: ...g on the climate rainfall and wind it may be advisable to til the soil atthe end of the growing season to further condition the soil Soil conditions are important for proper tilting Tines witi not readily penetrate dr hard soil which may contrib ute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller Hard soil should be moistened before tilling however extremely wet soii will balFup or clump...

Page 12: ...items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must main tain titter as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller All adiustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spar...

Page 13: ...L See Figs 11 and 12 Determine temperature range expected before oil change Atl oil must meet APt service classification SF SG or SH Be sure tiller is on tevei surface Oi wil drain more freely when warm Catch oif in a suitable container Remove drain plug Tip tiller forward to drain oil After oil has drained compfeteIy replace oii drain plug and tighten securely Remove oil filler plug Be careful no...

Page 14: ...lean your unit unless the muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life SERV CE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT See Fig i5 Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height Se lect handle height best su...

Page 15: ...sembly marked L are mounted to correct side of tine shaft TINE OPERATION CHECK See Fig 19 WARNING Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent starting while checking tine operation For proper tine operation forward tine control lever must be against control body and all slack removed from inner wire of control cable when control is in the OFF up position If lever and cable are loose loos...

Page 16: ...ides and rests on idler pulley Before installing reverse outside V belt turn be_t inside out Twist so wide fiat surface of belt is to inside Wrap V belt around reverse idler pulley and reas semble idler to idler arm Tighten securely Be sure belt is between reverse idler pulley and idler arm pin Install belt to outside groove of transmission pulley Be sure belt is inside all belt guides and rests o...

Page 17: ...ff turn idle needle valve in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn valve out counter clockwise 1 1 2 turns F_ NAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running at idle and tine control lever in OFF position o With throttle control in SLOW position turn idle needIe valve in clockwise until engine begins to die then turn out counterclock...

Page 18: ...he fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel Iines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuei stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fueI gum deposits during stor age Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always fotl...

Page 19: ... adjust gap 4 Drain fuel tank and refitt with fresh gasoline 5 Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug 6 Make necessary adjustments 1 Set depth stake and wheels for shallower tilling 2 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge 3 Check oil level change oil 4 Clean and regap or change spark plug 5 Drain and clean fuel tank and refill and dean carburetor 6 Drain fuel tank and refiII with fr...

Page 20: ...ip Pin Pivot Locknut Flange 5 16 t8 UNC Ctip Cable Assembly Panei and Tube Nut Flange BoIt Carriage 5 t6q8 x 3 4 KEY PART NO NO 14 136998 15 139907 16 106932X 17 10t248K 18 1778E 19 137056 20 STD551037 21 STD561210 22 STD560907 23 19090814 25 137640 26 12000059 DESCRIPTION Bracket Reverse Rod Grommet Knob Control Reverse Reverse Rod Upper Pin Retaining Reverse Rod Lower Washer 13i32x13i16x16Gauge ...

Page 21: ...se Assembly Arm Reverse Idler Bolt Hex Head 3 8 6 x 3 4 Guard Belt Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x 6 Gauge Nut Cap t 4 20 Bolt Carriage 114 20 x 518 V_Bett Forward Motion V Belt Reverse Ring Retainer Key Square 18 151236 Sheave Transmission Fiat 19 110550X Bolt Bett Guard 20 12000036 Ring Klip 2t STD541237 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 22 9178R Pulley Idler 23 674A30 Arm Idler 24 STD523712 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 2...

Page 22: ...k 5 t6 Locknut w washer 3 8 16 Clip Hairpin Support Depth Stake R H Stake Depth Pin Clevis Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 22 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 12 74760524 Bolt Hex 5 16 I8 x I_I 2 Grade 2 t3 1951J Support Depth Stake L H 14 120958X Washer 15 5388J Spring Stake 16 1211 7X Bolt Shoulder t7 9188R Wheel 18 STD55t037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 11 Gauge 9 9190R Bracket Wheel 20 STD541437 Locknut Crown...

Page 23: ...R MODEL NUMBER 917 292460 2 7 6 2 2 KEY NO I 2 3 PART NO 100746M STD624008 674A43 DESCRIPTION Tine Outer R H Clip Hairpin Tine Inner R H KEY NO 4 5 6 PART NO 674A42 100744M 4929H DESCRIPTION Tine Inner L H Tine Outer L H Pin Clevis 23 ...

Page 24: ... washer 3 8 16 Shield Tine Bracket Engine R H Bracket Engine L H Washer Lock 5 16 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 2 3 4 Transmission Washer t7132 x 1 x 16 Gauge 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 9173R I5 STD54143t 16 19091412 17 19092016 18 STD55t125 19 74610412 20 Spacer Split Nut Hex Keps 5 1 6 18 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 12 Gauge Washer 9 32 x t 1 4 x 16 Gauge Washer Lock 1 4 Bolt Hex ...

Page 25: ... 4 137653 5 120431X 6 110719X 7 158001 8 120075X 9 272931 0 272990 158256 158257 Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Logo Deca Caution Tine Control Decal Hand Placement Decal Operation and Lubrication Decal 5 5 HPi26 Decal Warning Rotating Tines Decal Engine Decal 5 5 HP Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 25 ...

Page 26: ...EPAIR PARTS TILLER o MODEL NUMBER 917 292460 BR_GGS STRATTON ENGnNE o o MODEL NUMBER 137202 TYPE NO 0714oAt 613 81 22 36 456 7 34 46 45 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL 26 ...

Page 27: ...REPAIR PARTS TALLER MODEL NUMBER 917 292460 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 137202 TYPE NO 0714 At 147 52 81 216 223 467 621 224 204 392 432 611 v 111 612 435 433 535 27 ...

Page 28: ...o292460 8RJGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 137202 TYPE NO 07t4 A1 _r REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO iNSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCT ON MANUAL 23 200 332 305 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KiT t9 55 52 65 _ 373 24 304 _J 7 52 9 191 3 163 i358 GASKET SET 28 ...

Page 29: ...75 Piston Assembly _030 Oversize 153 490589 Ring Set Piston Standard Size 154 93527 Ring Set Piston Standard Chrome 161 492797 Ring Set Piston 0t0 Oversize 163 27 935 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 180 495405 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize 181 494559 Lock Piston Pin 190 94924 Pin Assembly Piston Standard 190A 94919 Pin Assembly Piston 005 Over 91 272489 Rod Assembly Connecting 200 223886 Rod Assembly ...

Page 30: ...ller 916 280321 373 92987 Nut Hex 966 492797 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug 967 491588 392 262328 Spring Fuel Pump Diaphragm 968 495872 393 225058 Screen Carburetor 969 490073 394 272538 Diaphragm 971 94902 414 220982 Washer 987 398970 432 221377 Cap Spring 995 497195 433 93265 Pin Diaphragm Cover t012 490507 434 213963 Cover Diaphragm 1036 499344 435 93141 Screw Diaphragm Cover 455 225121 Cup Starte...

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Page 32: ... will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW iNG INFORMATION PRODUCT FRONT TINE TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 292460 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 137202 TYPE NUMBER 0714 A1 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value ...

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