Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.621574, Owner'S Manual

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline Capacity: 4 Quarts (2.8L)
Unleaded Regular
Oil (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Above 40°F/4°C)
(Capacity: 19 oz./0,6L) SAE 3w-30 (Below 40°F/4°C)
Spark Plug : Champion
(GAP: .030"/0.76mm) RC12YC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................. 3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3
WARRANTY................................................................... 3
ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 4-6
OPERATION ............................................................. 7-11
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 12 MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 12-14
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ................................. 15-18
STORAGE .................................................................... 19
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 20
REPAIR PARTS-TILLER......................................... 21-27
REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE........................................ 28-33
PARTS ORDER/SERVICE ....................... BACK COVER
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and using your tiller.
• Follow the instructions under the “Maintenance” and
“Stor age” sections of this Owner’s Manual.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tiller. It
has been designed, en gi neered and manu fac tured to give
you the best pos sible de penda bil ity and per form ance.
Should you experience any prob lems you can not easily
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service
center/department. They have com
pe tent, well-trained
tech ni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this
unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The in struc tions will
enable you to assemble and main tain your tiller prop erly.
Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.
IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL
COMBUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED ON
OR NEAR ANY UNIMPROVED 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). 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 ON FEDERAL LANDS. SEE
YOUR SEARS AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT
FOR SPARK ARRESTER. REFER TO THE REPAIR PARTS
SECTION OF THIS MANUAL FOR PART NUMBER.
LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER
For Two (2) years from date of purchase Sears Canada, Inc. will repair or replace at Sears option free of charge parts which are
defective as a result of material or workmanship.
COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL USE:
Warranty on Tiller will be thirty (30) days from date of purchase if used for commercial or rental purposes.
This Warranty does NOT cover:
1. Pre-delivery set-up.
2. Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as tines, spark plugs, air cleaners, shear pins, and
belts.
3. Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including the failure to operate and maintain the
equip ment according to the instructions contained in the Owner’s Manual.
Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Tiller to the nearest Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This
warranty applies only while this product is in use in Canada.
This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty and does not exclude or limit legal rights you may have but shall run concur-
rently with applicable provincial legislation. Furthermore, some provinces do NOT allow limitation on how long an implied warranty
will last so the above limitations may not apply to you.
SEARS CANADA, INC., TORONTO, ONTARIO M5B 2B8