Page 1: ...tion Read and follow all Safety Ru_es and instructions Before Operating This Equipment 5 0 HP 241 C TJNE WIDTH FRO ITT E TILLER Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustment o Repair Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago _L 60684 UoS A ...
Page 2: ...unclogging the tines and when making any repair adjustments and inspections o Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended Disen tage the power take off lower the attachment shift into neutral stop the engine and remove the key 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 ...
Page 3: ...ered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state taws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective work ing 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: ...h Maintenance 14 H Handle Repair Parts 20 Height Adjustment 14 L Lubrication Lubrication Chart 2 Engine 3 M Maintenance Air Cleaner 13 Cooling System 13 Finish 14 Maintenance Schedule 12 Muffler t4 Spark Plug 14 Transmission t4 Oil Change 3 Muffler Maintenance 14 Spark Arrestor 3 O Oil Level 10 Type 13 Operation Cultivating 1 Fil Engine with OiJ 10 Fill Fue Tank 10 Start Engine 10 Stopping Tines E...
Page 5: ...VAILABLE 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 ENGtNE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER A_R FILTER GAS CAN ENGKNE OIL STABMLIZER TILLER iVlAJNTENANCE BELT TINES CLEVIS PiN HAiRPiN CLIP 5 ...
Page 6: ...ight hand R H and left hand LH sides of your tiller are determined from the operator s position while standing behind tiller FRONT LEFT RIGHT OPERATOR S POStTION FIGURE 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK t Owner s Manual Plastic Cable Clip _ 2 Carriage Bolts 5 16o18 UNC x 2o3 8 Gr 5 2 Flange Locknuts 5116 18 UNC 2 Hex Bolts 5 I 6_t8 x 1 i 4 2 Hex Nuts 5 t 6ol 8 2 Lockwashers 5 16 6 ...
Page 7: ...SEMBLY See Fig 3 insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down NOTE Jt may be necessary to toosen nut A Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts lock washers and nuts Tighten securely Also tighten nut A if it was necessary to toosen Depth stake must move freely If it does not loosen support bolt HANDLE HEIGHT o Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operat...
Page 8: ...al for future reference TINE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL FiG 4 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears front tine tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute INF CONTROL o Engages tines DEPTH STAKE Controls forward speed and the depth at THROTTLE CONTROL Controls engine speed which the tiller will dig CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a coJd engine RECOIL STARTER ...
Page 9: ...ontrol to handle 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 tt serves as a brake to slow the titler s forward motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground Also the more the depth stake is lowered into the ground the deeper the tines will dig DEPTH STAKE See Fig 6 Adjust ...
Page 10: ...ol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract 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 onger Drain the gas tank start the engine and tet it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are ...
Page 11: ...ay be advisable to till the soil at the end of the growing season to further condition the soil o Soil conditions are important for proper tiIIing Tines will not readily penetrate dry hard soil which may contribute 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 soi...
Page 12: ...ull value from the warranty operator must main tain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit Al 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 spar...
Page 13: ...Oil will drain more freely when warm o 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 securely Remove oil filler plug Be careful not to allow dirtto enter the engine Refill engine with oil See FILL ENGINE WITH OIL in Operation section of this manual RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 0o 32 60 ...
Page 14: ...ur unit unless the muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in a shorte ned engine life ADJUSTMENTS r _A CAUTION Disconnect spark pRugwires from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into _L_ contact with plug T_LLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT See Fig t5 Factory assembly has provided highest handle height Select handle height best suited for ...
Page 15: ...ly marked L are mounted to correct side of tine shaft TtNE OPERATION CHECK See Fig 9 WARNING Disconneetsparkplug wire from spark ptug to prevent starting whi_e checking fine operation For proper tine operation tine control lever must be against contro body and aff slack removed from inner w_re of contro_ cable when control is in the OFF up position if lever and cable are loose ioosen cable clip at...
Page 16: ...inside groove of both pulleys inside all belt guides and rests on idler pulley CHECK TINE OPERATION See TINE OPERAT ON CHECK in this section of this manual REPLACE BELT GUARD BELT GUARD BOLT ENGINE PULLEY TRANSMISSION PULLEY BELT GUIDE _ iDLER PULLEY V BELT FiG 20 TO REMOVE BELT GUARD See Fig 21 Remove cap nut and washer from side of belt guard Loosen do not remove tine shield nut on underside of ...
Page 17: ...t counterclock wise 1 1 2 turns FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and gearshift con trol lever in NEUTRAL position IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT To adjust idle RPM rotate throttle linkage counterclock wise and hold against stop while adjusting idle speed adjusting screw to obtain 1750 RPM Release throttle linkage ACCELERATION TEST Move t...
Page 18: ...he fue tank o Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur o 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 f...
Page 19: ...t Clogged Fuef Tank _ Poor compression _ Set Depth Stake and Wheels for shallower tilling Remove and clean or replace Clean Air Screen Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap Drain and refill Gas Tank and Carburetor Make necessary adjustments Remove and clean Major Engine overhaul ENGINE OVERHEATS Low oil level or dirty oil _r Dirty Air Screen Dirty Engine Partially Plugged Muffler _ improper Carburetor...
Page 20: ...5 11 98000129 Panel Control I2 STD533107 Grip Handle 13 110514X Cable Tine Control t2043tX Lever Control Tine Setscrew Hex Headless 1 4 20 127835 Ring Clip 127520 Locknut Flange 5 16_18 UNC 12t858X Clip Cable DESCRIPTION Assembly Handle Column Nut Flange Carriage Bolt 5 16 t8 x 3 4 Assembly Panel Tube Decal Hand Placement Control Panel Decal Control Panel Decal USA Decal Caution Tine Control Contr...
Page 21: ... 3 4 Carriage Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 2 Keeper Belt Nut Cap 114 20 Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Belt Guard Carriage Bolt 1 4 20 x 5 8 V Belt Screw Forged Socket Headless Set Pulley Transmission Key Square Bolt Belt Guard Ring Klip 21 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 18 STD54 237 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 19 9178R Pulley Idler 20 674A30 Idler Arm 21 STD523712 HexBolt3i8 16x i 1 4 22 106968X Shaft dler Arm 23 73350500 Nut ...
Page 22: ...x lq 4 Bolt Hex 5 I6 18 x 3 4 Nut Hex 5 16 t8 Washer Lock 5 16 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x lq 2 Gr 5 Ctip Hairpin Support Depth Stake RH Depth Stake Pin Clevis Nut 3 8 24 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO I2 74760524 Bolt Hex 5 16q8 x 1ol 2 13 1951J Support Depth Stake LH t4 5388J Spring Stake t5 120958X Washer 6 t2t 117X BoEt Shoulder 17 I27832 Wheel 18 STD551037 Washer i3 32x t3 16x 11 Ga 9 9t90R Bracket Whee 20...
Page 23: ... NUMBER 917 298350 TINE ASSEMBLY 6 4 6 5 KEY NO 1 2 3 PART NO 674A66 3146R 674A64 DESCRIPTION Tine Outer RH Clip Hairpin Tire e h _nerRH KEY NO 4 5 6 PART NO 674A63 674A65 4929H DESCRIPTRON Tine _nner LH Tine Outer LH Pin Clevis 23 ...
Page 24: ...5 16 Nut Hex 5 6 i8 Bolt Hex 5 16 I8 x 2 3 4 Bracket Engine LH Transmission Spacer Split Nut Keps 5 t6 18 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 12 Ga Washer 9 32 x 1 1 4 x I6 Ga 16 9 5 6 KEY PART NO NO 4 STD551 25 I5 74610412 16 t949J 17 9056R36 t8 74760524 27834X t23081X 1t07t9X 127836 120075X DESCRIPTION Washer Lock t 4 Bolt Hex I 4 28 x 3 4 Gr 5 Bracket Engine RH Tine Shield Bolt Hex 5 16 8 x 1 1 2 Manual Ow...
Page 25: ...PAIR PARTS 5 HP TILLE R MODEL NUMBER 917 298350 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NO t 30202 TYPE NO 3256 01 3O 7 33 36 7 41 230 m l_ fgl_k _PNR L_TION t _N dAL Assemblies inctude aH pars shown in frames i 25 ...
Page 26: ...REPAIR PARTS 5 HP TMLLER MODEL NUMBER 917 298350 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NO 130202 TYPE NO 3256 01 536 527 529 190 _ 209 191 1I 526 916 621 24 Assemblies include atl parts shown in frames 26 ...
Page 27: ...REPAIR PARTS 5 HP TILLER MODEL NUMBER 9 7 298350 ENGINE o BRIGGS TRATTON MODEL NO 130202 TYPE NO 3256 01 373 G 74 24 U 346 37 200 Assemblies include aHparts shown in frames 27 ...
Page 28: ...For Connecting Rod with 020 undersize Crankpin Bore Order No 390459 30 221890 Dipper Connecting Rod 31 221876 Lock C_nn Rod Screw 32 92296 Screw Connecting Rod 33 211119 Valve Exhaust 34 261044 Valve Intake 35 260552 Spring Intake Valve 36 26478 Spring Exhaust Valve 37 222443 Guard FIy whee 40 93312 Retainer Valve Spring 45 260642 Tappet Valve 46 212733 Gear Cam 52 _271936 Gasket Carburetor Mounti...
Page 29: ...ntrol 525 94409 Screw Tank Bracket Mounting Sere 527 223786 Clamp Breather Tube 528 231550 Tube Breather 529 87838 Grommet Breather Tube 536 494279 Air Cleaner Kit 542 93572 Screw 552 231079 Bushing 43overnor Crank 1 4 I D 562 92613 Bolt Governor Lever 592 231082 Nut Hex 0 24 608 390463 Starter Assyo Rewind 81 391813 Fuel Pipe and Clip Assembly 6t3 93935 Screw Hex Hdo Shoulder 614 93306 Cotter Hai...
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Page 32: ...herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW ING INFORMATION PRODUCT _ FRONT TlNE TILLER MODEL NUMBER 9t7 298350 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 130202 TYPE NUMBER 3256o01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears train...
