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Page 1: ...Caution Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment Place Photo Here CRRFTXMRN 5 0 HP 26 INCH TINE WIDTH FRONT TINE TILLER Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments Repair Parts ...

Page 2: ...le precautions when Ieaving the ma chine unattended Disengage the tines shift into neutral and stop the engine Before cleaning repairing or inspecting shut off the eng ne 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 Donot run the engine indoors exhaust fumes a...

Page 3: ... 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 IF ANY IFA SPARKARRESTER 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 L...

Page 4: ...em 13 Fuel Type 10 Lubrication 13 Oil Level 10 Oil Type t0 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 Leve 10 Type 10 13 Operation Cultivating 1t Fill...

Page 5: ...le at most Sears Retail outlets 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 ii i ii AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER TILLER MAINTENANCE BELT TINES t r CLEVIS PIN 0 HAIRPIN CLIP 5 ...

Page 6: ...rench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife 1 Screwdriver 1 Pair of pliers 2 1 2 wrenches OPERATOR S POSITION See Fig 1 When dght or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position standing behind tiller handles LEFT FRONT IGHT OPERATOR S POSITION FIG 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK 1 Owner s Manual 1 Plastic Cable Clip 1 Clevis Pin 1 Cotter Pin 1 Washer 9 32 x 1 2 x 1...

Page 7: ...pulling backwards ASSEMBLE REVERSE ROD See Fig 2 o 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 Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts ock washers and nuts Tighten securely Also tighten nut A if i...

Page 8: ...ONTROL THROTTLE DEPTH STAKE RECOILSTARTER HANDLE O FIG 4 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our 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 Controls engine speed DEPTH STAKE Controls forw...

Page 9: ...le REVERSE With forward tine control in OFF up position pull back and hold reverse tine control 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 lowered into...

Page 10: ...ract moisture 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 thisman...

Page 11: ... 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 proper tilling Tines will 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...

Page 12: ... been subjected to operator abuse 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 dean or ...

Page 13: ...ge All oil must meet API service c_assification SG Be sure tiiler is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm o Catch oil in a suitable container Remove drain plugo Tip tilter forward to drain oilo After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Remove oil filler ptug Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine Refill engine with oil See CHECK ENGINE ...

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 ERViCE AND ADJUSTMENTS i TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT See Fig 15 Factory assembly has provided Iowest handle heighL Se lect handle height best suited for your tilling conditions Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil If a hi...

Page 15: ... clip FINAL CHECK OFF POSITION With tine control OFF up push down on handle to raise tines off the ground Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines Tines shouid not rotate o if tines rotate inner wire of control cable is too tight which is extending lower spring and engaging tines Loosen cable cIipand push down on cable ontyenough to relieve spring tension Tighten cable clip Recheck ...

Page 16: ...elt guides and rests on idler pulley Before installing reverse outside V belt turn beIt inside out Twist so wide flat surface of belt is to inside uWrap 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 ...

Page 17: ...dle 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 tine control lever in OFF position With throttle control in SLOVV_position turn idle needle valve in clockwise until engine begins to die then turn out counterclockwise until ...

Page 18: ...WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products inthe fuel tank or pem_enent damage may occur Use fresh fuet 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 storag...

Page 19: ... minutes before attempting to start 4 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge 5 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Remove fuel tank and clean 7o Make sure spark plug wire is seated propedy on plug 8 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 9 Make necessary adjustments_ 1 Place thro_e control in FAST position 2 Clean ot reptace air cleaner cartridge 3 Replace spark pfug or ad...

Page 20: ...C I0 121145X Clip Cable 11 110514X Assembly Panel and Tube 12 98000129 Nut Flange KEY PART NO NO 13 STD533107 14 136998 15 137640 16 106932X 17 101248K 18 1778E 19 137056 20 STD551037 21 STD56t210 22 STD560907 23 19090814 24 72010520 DESCRIPTION Belt Carriage 5116 18 x 3 4 Bracket Reverse Rod Bushing Reverse Rod Bracket Knob Control Reverse Reverse Rod Upper Pin Retaining Reverse Rod Lower Washer ...

Page 21: ...Reverse Idler Bo_t Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Guard Belt 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 CoP 5 16 18 x 3 8 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 17 2649M Key Square 18 2607J Sheave Transmission 19 110550X Bott Belt Guard 20 12000035 Ring Klip 21 STD541237 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 22 9178R Pultey Idler 23 674A30 Arm I...

Page 22: ... 5388 3 5 STD551131 Washer Lock 5 16 16 121117X 6 STD541537 Locknut 318 24 17 9188R 7 4921H Clip Hairpin 18 STD551037 8 1952J Support Depth Stake R H 19 9190R 9 122233X Stake Depth 20 STD541437 10 326J Pin Clevis 21 74760516 tl STD623715 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 1 2 Grade 5 Bolt Hex 5116 18 x 1 1 2 Grade 2 Support Depth Stake L H Washer Spr_ng Stake Belt Shoulder Wheel Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 11 Gauge B...

Page 23: ...ODEL NUMBER 917 297350 6 2 i 2 t 3 6 2 6 I 6 KEY NO 1 2 3 PART NO 100746M STD624008 674A43 DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO Tine Outer R_H 4 674A42 Tine Inner L Ho Clip Hairpin 5 100744M Tine Outer L H Tine Inner R H 6 4929H Pin Clevis 23 ...

Page 24: ...cknut 3 8 24 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 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 19171616 14 9173R 15 STD541431 16 19091412 17 19092016 18 STD551125 19 74610412 20 137263 Washer t7 32 x 1 x 16 Gauge 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 ...

Page 25: ...133026 3 137737 4 137653 5 12043 t X 6 t10719X 7 132402 8 t20075X 140435 140436 DESCRIPTION Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Caution T ne Control Decal Hand Placement Decal Operation and Lubrication Decal HP Decal Warning Rotating Tines Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 25 ...

Page 26: ... PARTS 5 HP 26 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 297350 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NO 0119 01 m 307 306 _ 870 869 k 871 36 35 _ 40 _ 40 13 552 10 529 528 14 308 7 527 12 20 21 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 26 ...

Page 27: ...REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 26 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 297350 BRIGGS STRA_ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NO 0119 01 1012 414 153 52 256 _ 542 _ _ 191 209 208 916 2 23 190A 392 432 _ 435 433 968 967 27 ...

Page 28: ... ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NO 0119 01 L 334 k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 23 200 73 24 332 455 305 i iu llIHH 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 191 52 52 7 9 3 163 _ 358 GASKET SET l 394 19 65 _373 58 57 1016 _59 28 69 461 456 69A 515 ...

Page 29: ...20 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 Connecting 200 ...

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Page 31: ...in 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 297350 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 130202 TYPE NUMBER 011901 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears t...

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