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Page 1: ...l Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment COUNTER ROTATING TI oAssembUy Operation Customer Responsibilities oService and Adjustments oRepair Parts ES Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A i i ...

Page 2: ...ssible precautions when leaving the ma chine unattended Disengage the tines shift into neutral and stop the engine Before cleaning repairing or inspecting shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped_ Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Disconnect the cord on electric motors Do not run the engine indoors exhaust f...

Page 3: ...bricated and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner s manual Sears wil repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship This Warranty does not cover Expendable items which become worn during normal use such as tines spark plugs air cleaners and belts o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including bent crankshafts and the fail...

Page 4: ... cont d Lubrication 15 OIl Level 11 OilType 11 15 Spark Plug 16 Starting 12 Stopping 10 Storage 20 Winter Operation 15 F Fuel Filling Tank 11 Storage 20 Type II Finish Maintenance 16 H Handle Height Adjustment 16 Repair Parts 22 L Lubrication Lubrication Chart 14 Engine 15 M Muffler Maintenance 16 Spark Arrester 3 OIl O Level 11 Type 11 15 Operation Cultivating 13 Fitl Fuel Tank 11 Starting Engine...

Page 5: ...Sears Retalt outlets Catalog and Service Centers Most Sears Stores can order repatr parts for you when you provide the mo del number of your tiller ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER AIR FILTER TILLER PERFORMANCE _ _ u Lu FURROW OPENER TILLER MAINTENANCE BELT TINES SHEAR PIN i j HAIRPIN CLIP 5 ...

Page 6: ...easier_ Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife 1 Wire cutter t Screwdriver t Tire pressure gauge 1 Pair of pliers 1 9 16 wrench 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 FRONT LEFT RIGHT OPERATOR S POSITION FIG 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK i illllllllll ij iiii ii ii Hll ...

Page 7: ...into position HANDLE ASSEMBLY o Grasp handle assembly Hold in up position Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch Slide handle assembly into position_ _ _ _ _ HANDLE ASSEMBLY _ _ UP POSITION TIGHTEN HANDLE 1 LOCKLEVERTO HOLD FIG 4 Rotate handle assembly down to install two carriage boIts and Iocknuts Insert rear carriage bolt Fig 5 first with head of bolt on L H side of tiller Lower the hand...

Page 8: ...ndle to the right and pull tiller out of carton ATTACH THIS END TO SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR ATTACH THIS END TO SHIFT LEVER _ SHIFT ROD HAIRPIN SHIFT CLIP LEVER INDICATOR SHIFT HAIRPIN CLiP SHIFT ROD INSERT CABLE CLIP See Fig 7 Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column Push cables into clip CABLES CABLE CUP FIG 7 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit were overinflated at th...

Page 9: ...ER SIDE SHIELD FIG 8 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform 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 soi OUTER SIDE SHIELD Adjustable to protect small plants from being buried THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed SHIFT LEVER Used ...

Page 10: ...ndicator to F forward positiono Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward REVERSE WHEELS ONLY TINES 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 DEPTH STAKE See Fig 10 The depth stake can be raised or l...

Page 11: ...om the factory already filfed with SAE 30 summer weight oil With engine level clean area around oil filler plug and remove plug Engine oil should be to point of overflowing For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS on page 3 of this manual All oil must meet AP Service Classification SG For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See oil viscosity chart in the Cu...

Page 12: ...packed soil elps root growth_ Best tilling depth is 4 to 6 A tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted vegetation The decomposition of this vegetable matter enriches the soil Depending on the climate rainfall and wind it may be advisable to till the soil at the end of the growing season to further condition the soil_ Soil conditions are important for propertilling_ Tines wilt not readily penetra...

Page 13: ...ugh condition promoting no further growth of weeds and grass See Fig 15 f A t J A FIG 15 ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING See Figs 16 and 17 Place blocks under righthand side of tillerand remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from right hand wheel Move wheel outward approximately 1 inch 2 5 cm until hole in inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle_ OUTER VIEW OF TIRE CLEVIS PIN HAfRPIN CUP FIG 1...

Page 14: ... value from the warranty the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check tines and belts for wear A new...

Page 15: ...eet API service classification SG o Be sure tiller is on level surfacer Oil wil drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container_ o Remove drain plug o Tip tiller forward to drain oil After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely o Remove oil filler plug_ Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine Refill engine with oil See CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL i...

Page 16: ...less the muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ulll _ CAUT O_a_ I_isc nnect spark plug wir_ fr m spark plug al_d place wire where it cann t c me int lcontact with plug_ nil ill ill in i i i i lln _ _ TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT See Fig 22 Seiect handle height best suited for your t l ingcondi...

Page 17: ...rst Place new belt in groove of transmission pulleyand into engine pulley BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF IDLER PULLEY NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO GUIDES Tighten belt guides A and B and nuts C and D Check belt adjustment as described below Replace belt guard Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin clip_ GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT See Fig 25 For proper belt tension the extension spring ...

Page 18: ...eplaced NEW TINE WORN TINE To maintain the superb tilling performance 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 between the tines exceeds 3 1 2 inches they should be replaced or straightened as necessary New tines should be assembled as shown in Ftg_ 28 Sharpened tine edges will rotate rearward fr...

Page 19: ...off turn idle needle valve in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn valve out counter clockwise 1 1 2 turns FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minute Make final adjustments with engine running at idle and drive control bar in DISENGAGED position With throttle control lever in SLOW position turn idle needle valve in clockwise until engine begins to die then turn out cou...

Page 20: ... Drain the fue tank_ Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Neveruse engine or carburetorcleaner productsin the fue tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fue stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor age Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always f...

Page 21: ...ection 3 Walt several minutes before attempting to start 4 Ctean or replace air cteaner cartridge 5 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank wtth fresh gasoline 6 Remove fuel tank and clean_ 7 Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug 8 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 9 Make necessary adjustments 1o Place throttle control In FAST poslfiOno 2o Clean or replace air cleaner cartridg...

Page 22: ...t8 UNC x 2 3 8 Gr 5 Handle Grip Clip Hairpin Bolt Shoulder Handle Shift Grommet Rubber Rod Shift Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 Lock Handle KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 18 STD541437 Nut Centedock 3 8 16 19 19131611 Washer 13 32xl xll Ga 20 109228X Lever Lock Handle 21 12t213X Handle Assemble 22 121145X Clip Plastic Cable 23 86777 Screw Hex Washer Hd Slotted 10 24 x 1 2 24 9484R Clip 25 73970500 Lockn...

Page 23: ...Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex 1 4 20 Screw Set Hex 5 16 18 x 3 8 Spacer Split 0 327 x 042 x 2 68 Washer 11 32 x 1I t6 x 16 Ga Sheave Transmission Nut Hex 5 16 18 Spacer Split 0 327 x 0 42 x 1 75 Key Square 3 16x 1 1 8 Guard Pinch Point Spacer Split 0 327 x 0 42 x 1 627 Nut Cap 5 16 18 Tire Rim Tire Valve Rivet Drilled Clip Hairpin Guard Belt Belt V 16 17 18 2O 2t 15 27 26 15 17 23 24 KEY PART NO NO 28 1...

Page 24: ...Tire 102332X Bracket Reinforcement 109208X Rim 74760524 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 795R Tire Valve 102173X Counter Weight R H t0 137264 Engine Briggs Stratton STD55t137 Washer Lock 3 8 Model No 135202 STD541037 Nut Hex 3 8_16 Type No 0145 01 STD624003 Clip Hairpin 126875X Rivet Drilled STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE All component dimensions given in U SJnches 1 inch 25 4 mm 24 ...

Page 25: ... 25 KEY PART NO NO 26 102128X 27 102100X 28 106390X 29 102134X 30 109204X 31 102106X 32 106388X 33 102121X 34 102112X 35 102101X 36 1373OO 37 4422J 38 137301 39 105345X 40 105346X 41 8358J 42 4220R 43 106146X 44 9672R 45 I02144X 46 9676R 47 9674R 48 12 745X 49 132688 50 106 47X 51 17580408 52 STD54103I 6066J DESCRIPTION O Ring Bearing Shaft Ground Drive Spacer 0 765 x 1_125 x 1 23 Chain 35 50 Pitc...

Page 26: ...olt Carriage 5116 18 x 3 4 Gr 5 Nut Hex 5116 I8 Washer Lock 5 16 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Bracket Shield Tine Shield Side Outer R Ho KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 16 STD54t025 Nut Hex 1 4 20 17 STD551t25 Washer Lock 1 4 18 STD532512 Bolt Carriage t 4 20 x 1 1 4 Gr_5 19 102701X Grip 20 STD541037 Nut Hex 3 8 16 21 i02156X Stake Depth 22 74930632 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 2 23 4440J Hinge 24 STD532505 Bolt...

Page 27: ...t8 4460J Tine Outer R H_ 74610616 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 132673 Pin Shear STD624008 Clip Hairpin KEY PART NO NO 7 132722 8 6555J 9 6554J 10 132721 11 4459J DESCRIPTION Assembly Hub and Plate R H Tine Inner R H Tine Inner LH Assembly Hub and Plate L H Tine Outer LH STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 27 ...

Page 28: ...133668 3 137746 4 37538 5 120431X 6 102180X 7 110719X 8 132402 9 120075X 137943 DESCRIPTION Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Caution Drive Control Decal Hand Placement Decal Shift Indicator Decal Operation and Lubrication Decal HP Decal Warning Rotating Tines Manual Owner s English 28 ...

Page 29: ...REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 14 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 295550 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NO 0145 01 13oo 613 2O I 81 12 lo 529 528 337 635 308 7 29 ...

Page 30: ...REPAURPARTS 5 HP 14 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 295550 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NO 0145 01 149 _ 118 124 191 916 621 967 526 3O ...

Page 31: ...MBER 917 295550 ENGINE BRiGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NO 0145 01 334 200 3 A REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 23 332 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 191 52 163 191 _ GASKET SET 163 65 _ 373 56 1016 31 ...

Page 32: ...127A 223789 PistonAssembty _020 Oversize 149 26336 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 52 260575 Ring Set Piston Standard Size 153 490589 Ring Set Piston Standard Chrome 154 93527 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize 163 271935 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 180 495301 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize 181 494559 Lock Piston Pin 190 94712 Pin Assembly Piston Standard 190A 94677 Pin Assembly Piston 005 Over 191 272489 R...

Page 33: ...s 916 280321 356 398808 Wire Ground 966 492797 358 495603 Gasket Set 967 491588 363 19069 Flywheel Puller 968 495357 373 92987 Nut Hex 969 490073 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug 971 94018 392 262328 Spring Fuel Pump Diaphragm 987 398970 394 272538 Diaphragm 995 491577 4t4 220982 Washer 1012 490507 432 221377 Cap Spring 1016 224278 433 93265 Pin Diaphragm Cover 434 214021 Cover Diaphragm 435 93141 Scre...

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Page 35: ...iii i i ii i i II I I II I M I I I I1 1111 1 l l III1 1 SERVICE NOTES i i iii 35 ...

Page 36: ...any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW ING INFORMATION PRODUCT REAR TINE TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 295550 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NUMBER 0145 01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians_ profes sional ...

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