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Page 1: ...ion Maintenance Espa_ol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ... to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO D 817WA HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death TRAINING Read the Owner s Manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and di...

Page 3: ...te Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing Never allow bystanders near the unit Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manutacturer of the tiller Never operate the tiller without good visibilityor light Be careful when tilling in hard ground The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward If this occurs let g...

Page 4: ...lable on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using yourtiller Follow the instructionsunder the Maintenance and Storage sections of this Owner s Manual _WARNING This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimpro...

Page 5: ...t will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife 1 Wire cutter 1 ire pressure guage 1 Screwdriver 1 Pair of pliers t 9 16 Wrench OPERATOR S POSITION When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position standing behind tiller handles FRONT LEFT RIGHT OPERATOR S PosmoN CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK 1 Carriage Bolt 3 8 16 UNC x 1 ...

Page 6: ...andle lock remains in gearcase notch Slide handle assembly into position Rotate handle assembly down Insert rear carriage bolt first with head of bolt on L H side of tiller and loosely assemble Iocknut HandleAssembly UP Position Tighten handle lock leverto hold Loosen Handle Lock Lever to Move Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten Cut down remaining corners of carton and lay panels ...

Page 7: ...TE Adjust handle assemby to lowest position Be sure hex bolt is tightened securely Make sure shift lever indicator is in N neutral position Tilt tillerforward by liftinghandle Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton CHECKTIREPRESSURE The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct and equal ...

Page 8: ...ntrol Shift Lever Indicator LevelingShield Outer Side Shield Recoil Starter Handle MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillersconform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute DRIVE CONTROL BAR Used to engage tines DEPTH STAKE Controls depth at which tiller will dig LEVELING SHIELD Levels tilled soil OUTER SIDE SHIELD Adjustable to protect small plants from being buried T...

Page 9: ...ller will move forward REVERSE WHEELS ONLY FINES STOPPED DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER Release the drive control bar Move throttle control to SLOW position Move shift lever indicator to R reverse position Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement HARD TO SHIFT GEARS Briefly engage drive control bar and release or reck tiller forward and backward until are able to shi...

Page 10: ...n approved clean covered Containers use clean fillfunnels CHECK ENGINEOILLEVEL _ The engine in your unit has been shipped from the factory alreadyfilled with SAE 30 summer weight oil With engine level clean area around oil filler plug and remove plug Engine oilshould be to point of overflowing when engine is level For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 4 of this manual All oil...

Page 11: ...s not start see troubleshooting points parkPlug Choke Control TILLING HINTS _I CAUTION Until you are accustomed to handling your tiller start actual field use with throttle in slow position Tilling is digging into turning over and breaking up packed soilbefore planting Loose unpacked soil helps root growth Best tillingdepth is 4 to 6 A tillerwill also clear the soil of unwanted vegeta tion The dec...

Page 12: ... TINE REPLACEMENT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual t the titter is unusually overloaded or jammed the shear pins are designed to break before internal damage occurs to the transmission If shear pin s break replace only with those shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove hairpin clip a...

Page 13: ...ty the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check tines and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean ...

Page 14: ...expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SG or SH Be sure tiller is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Use a funnel to prevent oil spillon tiller and catch oil in a suitable container Remove drain plug Tip tiller forward to drain oil After oll has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Remove oilfiller plug Be careful not...

Page 15: ...r unit unless the muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life ACAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT Select handle height best suited for your tillingconditions Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil Fir...

Page 16: ...ley Place new belt in groove of transmis sion pulley and into engine pulley BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF IDLER PULLEY NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO GUIDES Check belt adjustment as described below Replace belt guard Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin clip GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT For proper belt tension the extension spring should have about 5 8 inch stretch when drive controlba...

Page 17: ...ne this wom needs to be replaced To maintain the superb tillingperfor mance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness wear and bending particularly the tines which are next to the transmission If the gap be tween the tines exceeds 3 1 2 inches they should be replaced or straightened as necessary New tines should be assembled Sharpened tine edges will rotate rear ward from above Tra...

Page 18: ...e throttle linkage counterclock wise and hold against stop while adjusting idle speed adjusting screw to obtain 1750 RPM Release throttle linkage High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust or damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think...

Page 19: ...el tank Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer 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 ...

Page 20: ...NE in the Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Clean or replace aircleaner cartridge 5 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refilltank with fresh gasoline 6 Remove fuel tank and dean 7 Make sure spark plug wire is seated propedy on plug 8 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 9 Make necessary adjustments 10 Replace air filter 1 Place throttle controlin FAST position 2 Cle...

Page 21: ...retor out of adjustment 1 Shear pin s broken 1 Gears not timmed 1 Shift lever set in between counter rotating till position and forward rotating till position 2 Tines jammed CORRECTION 1 Check oil level change oil 2 Clean engine air screen 3 Clean cylinder fins air screen 4 Remove and clean muffler 5 Adjust carburetor to richer position 1 Moisten ground or wait for soil conditions 1 Wait for more ...

Page 22: ...x2 50 27 STD541025 10 110646X Handle Grip 28 STD551125 11 STD624003 Clip Hairpin 29 STD541462 12 81328 BaH Shoulder 31 150696 13 110741X Handle Shift 14 109313X Grommet Rubber 15 110702X Rod Shift 16 STD533710 Bolt Cardage 318 16 x I Gr 5 17 109229X Lock Handle 18 STD541437 Nut Centedock 3 8 16 DESCRIPTION Washer 13 32 x l x 11 Ga Lever Lock Handle Handle Assemble Clip Nyl BIk Cable Screw Hox Wash...

Page 23: ... 8 34 102383X 14 110652X Spacer Splft 35 74760524 0 327 x 0 42 x 2 09 36 I02331X 15 STD551031 Washer 11 32x11 16x16Ga 37 130812 16 145102 Sheave Tmnsmisslon 38 74760544 19 12000028 Ring Retaining 39 140062 21 156117 Spacer Spilt 40 170488 0 327 x 0 42 x 1 220 43 69180 22 74770508 Bolt FinHex5 16 24UNFxli2 44 73800500 23 102190X Tim 150750 Rim 795R Tire Valve 24 126875 Rivet Ddned 24 DESCRIPTION Cl...

Page 24: ...IPTION Bracket Relnforcrnent Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1r2 Counter Weight R R Washer Lock 3 8 Nut Hex 3 8 16 Clip Hairpin Rivet Ddlled Tire Rim Tire Valve KEY PART NO NO 14 STD541431 15 DESCRIPTION Nut Keps 5 16 18 Engine See Breakdown Btigg_ Stratton Model No 137202 Type No 1125 E1 STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE All componentdimens onsgiven in U S inches I inch 25 4 mm 44 ...

Page 25: ...ift Ring Klip 49 132688 Shaft Shift 50 106147X Washer 51 17720408 Ring Klip 52 STD541031 Gear Assembly Reverse Idler 53 165140 Includes Key Nos 21 and 22 54 17720412 Gear Reverse Idler 60 6855M Shaft Reverse Idler 6066J Shaft Reverse Idler Washer Lock 7 16 Nut Hex 7 16 20 Beadng Shaft Ground Ddvo Spacer 0 765 x 1 125 x 1 23 Chain 35 50 Pitch Ground Shaft Assembly Beadng Shaft Ground Drive DESCRIPT...

Page 26: ... 4 Gr 5 24 STD532505 Spring 25 6712J Bracket Latch 26 109227X Spdng Depth Stake 27 102695X558 Shield Tine 28 120588X Bolt Rdhd 5 16 18 UNC x I 29 104085X558 Nut Hex 5 16 18 32 STD541425 Washer Lock 5 16 33 STD551125 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Bracket Shield line Shield Side Outer R H Nut Wing Forged 5 16 18 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Grip DESCRIPTION Nut Hex 3 8 16 Stake Depth Bolt Hex 3 8 16...

Page 27: ...16 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO Tine Outer L H 9 4460J Pin Shear 10 132728 Tine Inner L PI 11 6555J Retainer Spdng Assembly Hub end Prate L H Nut Hex 3 8 24 Washer Lock 3 6 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 DESCRIPTION Tine Outer R H Assembly Hub end Plate R H Tine inner R H STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE Allcomponent dimensions given InU S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 47 ...

Page 28: ... 10 1 57984 11 165278 12 162215 13 163094 172052 DESCRIPTION Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Description Decal Caution DriveControl Decal Hand Placement Decal Shift Indicator Decal Operation and Lubrication Decal Craftsman Decal Warning Rotating Tines Decal Counter Rot Tine Decal 5 HP Decal Tine ShieldWing Dora Decal Depth Stake Manual Owner s Eng Span 48 ...

Page 29: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293203 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATI ON MODEL NUMBER 137202 TYPE NO 1125 E1 3O7 _500 15 528 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 49 ...

Page 30: ...TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 293203 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODELNUMBER137202 TYPENO 1125 E1 202 2oe 211 5O ...

Page 31: ...TILLER MOOEL NUMBER 917 293203 ENGINE BRIGGS STRA rTON MODEL NUMBER 137202 TYPE NO 1125 E1 2OO 3O7 10 SVA_EO_ _U _S_ _ _ I 51 ...

Page 32: ...nkcaseCover 111 262715 Spdng Choke 20 294606 Seal Oil 121 495606 CarbumtorOverhaulKIt 21 281658 Plug Oil Filler 124 94913 Screw Hex Head 21A 399195 Cap OilFIII 127 220352 Plug Welch 22 94980 Screw Cover Mounting 127A 0223789 Plug Welch 94917 Stud Hex Drive 147 231955 Jet Pilot Use in positions4 5 of 152 260575 Spring ThrottleAdjustment crankcasecover 154 93527 Screw Machine Round 23 393673 Flywhee...

Page 33: ...keValve Standard 333 397358 ArmatureGroup 870 211172 Seat ExhaustValve 334 93414 Screw ArmatureMounting Standard 337 802592 Plug Spark 871 262001 Guide ExhaustValve 346 94896 Screw Seres 63709 Guide IntakeValve 356 497833 Wire Ground 883 272309 Gasket Exhaust 358 495603 GasketSat 916 280321 Rack GearControl 363 19069 FlywheelPutter 966 492797 Base Air Cleaner 373 94908 Nut Hex 967 491588 Filter Ai...

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Page 36: ...air or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirectsM 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 p...

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