Page 1: ...iii iiii u u ii i 11 ii lUl i i1 1111 5 0 P 26 mNC FRONT WroTH AssembUy Operation Customer Responsibinities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts i ii i i t ii i ii lll l llltll iii i I I It llltl U iii i I IIIIII i iiiii ii i i i ii i ii i i ii 7 7 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A i i ira ll ul ill ...
Page 2: ...autions 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 fumes are d...
Page 3: ...ERED 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 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 LAWS FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ...
Page 4: ...ype 10 Lubrication 13 Oil Level 10 Oi Type 10 13 Repair Parts 26 30 Spark Plug 14 Starting 10 Stopping 9 Storage 18 Winter Operation 13 F Fuel Filling Tank 10 Storage 18 Type 10 Finish Maintenance 14 H Handle Height Adjustment 14 Repair Parts 20 L Lubrication Lubrication Chart 12 Engine 13 M Muffler Maintenance 14 Spark Arrester 3 O Oil Level 10 Type _ 10 13 Operation Cultivating 11 Fill Fuel Tank...
Page 5: ...le 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 ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER TILLER MAINTENANCE BELT TINES CLEVIS PIN HAIRPIN CLIP rr in l L 3 E0 5 ...
Page 6: ... 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 FRONT LEFT RIGHT OPERATOR S POSITION FIG 1 JHJlH HHI II IH CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK _ 1 Owner s Manual 1 Washer I Plastic Cable Clip 1 Clevis ...
Page 7: ...ards ASSEMBLE REVERSE ROD 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 Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down NOTE It may be necessary to loosen nut A o Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts lock washers and nuts Tighten securely Also tighten nut A if it was necess...
Page 8: ...TLE CONTROL __ T NE SHIELD FIG 4 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears tillers 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 direction CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine THROTTLE CONTROL C_ntrols engine speed DEPTH STAKE Controls forward speed and the dep...
Page 9: ...r REVERSE With forward tine control in OFF up position pull back and hold reverse tine control TILLING The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position of the depth stake and wheel 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 lower...
Page 10: ...moistu re which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before stor age 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 the Storage section of this manual...
Page 11: ...end of the growing season to further condition the soit Soil conditions are important for proper tilling Tines wilt not readily penetrate dry 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 soil will ball up or clump during tilling Wait until the soil is less wet in order to achieve the bes...
Page 12: ...buse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must main tain tiller as instructed in this manual Some adjustments wilt 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...
Page 13: ...me you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 11 and 12 Determine tempe rature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG o Be sure tiller is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove drain plug Tip tiller forward to drain oil After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten sec...
Page 14: ...hose to clean 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 EIRVICE AN A TS CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug x ii v 11 1 iiiill TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT See Fig 15 Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height Se lect h...
Page 15: ...CK OFF POSITION With tine control OFF up push down on handle to raise tines off the ground Slowly pul recoil starter handle while observing tines Tines should not rotate If tines rotate inner wire of control cable is too tight which is extending lower spring and engaging tines Loosen cable clip and push down on cable only enough to relieve spring tension Tighten cable clip o Recheck in OFF positio...
Page 16: ...eys inside alt belt guides and rests on idler pulley Before installing reverse outside V belt turn belt inside out Twist so wide flat surface of belt is to inside o 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_ o Install belt to outside groove of transmission pulley Be sure belt is inside ...
Page 17: ...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 minutes Make final adjustments with engine running at idle and fine control lever in OFF position Withthrottle control in SLOW position turn idle needle valve in clockwise until engine begins to die then turn out counterclockwise until e...
Page 18: ... 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 stor age Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine a...
Page 19: ...eral minutes before attempting to start 4 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge 5 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with 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 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge 3 Replace spark plu...
Page 20: ...g Clip Screw Set Locknut Flange 5 16 18 UNC Clip Cable Assembly Panel and Tube Nut Flange KEY PART NO NO 13 STD533107 14 136998 15 137640 16 106932X 17 101248K 18 1778E 19 137056 20 STD551037 2t STD561210 22 STD560907 23 19090814 24 72010520 DESCRIPTION Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 Bracket Reverse Rod Bushing Reverse Rod Bracket Knob Control Reverse Reverse Rod Upper Pin Retaining Reverse Rod Lower...
Page 21: ...olt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Guard Bett Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge Nut Cap 1 4 20 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 5 8 V Belt Forward Motion V Belt Reverse Screw Set Socket Headless C P 5 i6 18 x 3 8 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 17 2649M Key Square 18 2607J Sheave Transmission 19 110550X Bolt Belt Guard 20 12000036 Ring Klip 21 STD541237 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 22 9178R Pulley Idler 23 674A30 Arm Idler 24 STD5237...
Page 22: ...her Lock 5 6 Locknut w washer 3 8 t6 Clip Hairpin Support Depth Stake R H Stake Depth Pin Clevis Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 74760524 13 1951J500 t4 120958X 15 5388J 16 121117X 17 9188R 18 STD551037 19 9190R500 20 STD541437 21 74760516 22 73800500 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Grade 2 Support Depth Stake L H Washer Spring Stake Bolt Shoulder Wheel Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x i ...
Page 23: ...LER MODEL NUMBER 917 296351 2 6 I 6 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO NO NO 1 100746M Tine Outer R H 4 674A42 Tine Inner Loll 2 STD624008 Clip Hairpin 5 100744M Tine Outer L H 3 674A43 Tine Inner R H 6 4929H Pin Clevis _ _ 23 ...
Page 24: ...2 x i 3 16 x 11 Locknut w washer 3 8 16 Shield Tlne Bracket Engine R H Bracket Engine L Ho Washer Lock 5 16 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 2 3 4 Transmission Washer 17 32 x I x 16 Gauge 4 9173R 15 STD541431 16 19091412 17 t9092016 18 STD551125 19 74610412 20 137263 Spacer Split Nut Hex Keps 5 16 18 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 12 Gauge Washer 9 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Washer Lock 1 4 Bolt Hex 1 ...
Page 25: ... PART NO 137742 133026 137737 137653 120431X 110719X 132402 120075X 141O55 141056 DESCRIPTION Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Caution Tine Control Decat Hand Placement Decai Operation and Lubrication Decal HP Decal Warning Rotating Tines Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 25 ...
Page 26: ...R MODEL NUMBER 917 296351 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NO 0119 01 307 306 741 I 300 613 81 552 15 13 5 1111111111111111 _L i lo 529 11 528 14 308 33_ 34 527 LIL i lllj J i J 26 12el 5 __ INSTRUCTION MANUAL 26 ...
Page 27: ...PAnR PARTS 5 HP 26 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 296351 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NO 0119 01 i i mlHi 52 203 127 149 I 257 205 256 1012 9_ 414 153 542 209 191 223 621 467 2 916 224 204 27 ...
Page 28: ... 296351 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NO 0119 01 334 200 307 332 455 305 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 23 191 52 3 163 _ 191 13s8 GASKET sET 394 65 _ 373 1016 58 28 ...
Page 29: ...bly 020 Oversize 149 26336 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 152 260575 Ring Set Piston Standard Size 153 490589 Ring Set Piston Standard Chrome 154 93527 Ring Set Piston o010 Oversize 163 271935 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 180 495405 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 Rod Assembly Connectin...
Page 30: ...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 223887 414 220982 Washer 1012 490507 432 221377 Cap Spring 1016 224278 433 93265 Pin Diaphragm Cover 434 214021 Cover Diaphragm RPM Settings 435 93141 Screw Diaphragm Cover 455 224250 Cup Starter 456 224321 Retainer 459 492833...
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Page 32: ...ll parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Cot Service CentertDepartment and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW ING INFORMATION o PRODUCT FRONT TINE TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 296351 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NUMBER 0119 01 PART NUMBER _ PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units natio...
