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Page 1: ...hout oil Oil must be added before starting the engine See Engine Maintenance on page 9 of this manual for instructions CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com craftsman PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 42488 11 16 12 ...

Page 2: ...ator abuse including but not limited to damage caused impacting objects that bend the frame axle assembly or crankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improperstorage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil failure to keep the product clear of flammable debris or f...

Page 3: ... the tank Allow engine to cool before storing in an enclosure Stop engine and disconnect spark plug lead wire before cleaning augers removing obstacles or making adjustments except for those which must be done with the engine running Never place hands or feet under or into rotating parts or concealed areas Keep hands and feet clearly away from auger elements belts pulleys etc while engine is runni...

Page 4: ...ins that were removed from the axle during unpacking See Figure 2 COTTER PIN FLAT WASHER REAR AXLE GAGE WHEELS FIGURE 2 iNSTALL TILLER TINE ASSEMBLIES Attach floating hitch to tractor draw bar Refer to OPERATING iNSTRUCTiONS on page 6 Remove the pre assembled 3 8 x 2 hex bolt and 3 8 nylock nut from the left hand tine assembly Slide the tine assembly onto the transmission axle on the left side of ...

Page 5: ...OFF TINE CLUTCH LEVER LIFT HANDLE FLOATING HITCH THROTTLE DEPTH STAKE PULL START FIGURE 5 SAFETY SWITCH prevents engine from starting while tine clutch lever is engaged LiFT HANDLE selects tilling or transport position by moving gage wheels TINE CLUTCH LEVER starts and stops tine rotation FLOATING HITCH telescoping hitch limits shock loads to tractor RECOIL START HANDLE used to start the engine TH...

Page 6: ...of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point Let the rope rewind slowly Keep a firm grip on starter handle and pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke Let rope rewind slowly Do not let starter handle snap back against starter Repeat instructions in two preceding paragraphs until engine starts After engine starts move choke control gradually to RUN position Allow engi...

Page 7: ...ng upon soil conditions in virgin soil the tiller should be started in shallowest depth position and lowered one position at a time after each pass in each direction Extremely hard and dry soil will need to be cross tilled at a shallow depth first then tilled in the direction of planting rows on the second pass at the final depth Till in a pattern similar to that shown in Figure 7 Make the first p...

Page 8: ...ual for instructions on engine maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ _o _ Q _ _ Fill in dates as you _ 4 _ __ ___ _ X complete regular service __ _ _ o _ _ _Y _b_ e _ _ _ _ V _ _o _ _ _j _J_ _ervlce Dates Chgck 9ngin 9 o 9v9 X Change engine oil Service air cleaner pre cleaner Service air cleaner cartridge Replace spark plug Clean cooling system Check valve clearance Check for loose fasteners Lubricat...

Page 9: ...Do not use a garden hose to clean your unit unless the muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in the engine will result in shorter engine life Do not operate tiller without muffler Do not tamper with exhaust system Damaged mufflers or spark attesters could create a fire hazard Inspect periodically and replace if necessary If your engine is equipped with a spark attes...

Page 10: ...he belt guide is accidentally altered return it to the correct setting 6 1 2 above the tine shield support plate Remove the screw from the top of the belt guard Remove the hex nut from the rear of the guard Remove the belt guard to allow access to drive belt Disengage tine clutch lever and remove belt Reverse above procedures for installation of new belt TRANSMISSION PULLEY BELT GUIDE CLUTCHING PU...

Page 11: ... hex bolts Prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more CAUTION Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting Store tiller indoors and cov...

Page 12: ...air screen Spark plug dirty improper gap or wrong type Oil in gasoline Clogged fuel tank Poor compression ENGINE Low oil level or dirty oil _ Dirty air screen Dirty engine Partially plugged muffler EXCESSIVE BOUNCE Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted Ground too dry and hard MISSES OR LACKS POWER Set depth stake and wheels for shallower tilling Remove and clean or replace Clean air screen R...

Page 13: ...Bearing Assembly 17 42087 Flange Gasket 18 66720 Drive Housing LH includes items 9 10 19 HA20134 Drive Gasket 20 40560 Oil Plug 21 HA20129 Bearing Cap 22 66225 Roller Bearing 23 66224 Washer Faced Lock Nut 1 4 20 24 43054 Tine Shaft and Sprocket Assembly 25 HA21362 Roller Chain Short QTY 1 1 1 1 1 1 19 4 1 1 4 4 DESCRiPTiON Idler Shaft Assembly iInput Shaft Assembly Seal Roller Chain Long Drive Ho...

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Page 15: ...0185 1 Key Woodruff No 61 75 43010 6 30 24863 1 Cover Drive 76 HA20688 1 31 67558 1 Transmission Complete 77 HA19649 1 32 24843 1 Chassis Left 78 R19171616 1 33 HA20186 1 Spring Extension 79 40699 1 34 24844 1 Chassis Right 80 HA456151 4 35 26124 1 Bracket idler 81 HA20481 2 36 HA11496 1 Pulley idler 82 43070 16 37 HA20187 1 V Belt 83 43012 4 38 47598 8 Washer Faced Lock Nut 1 4 20 84 43178 2 39 6...

Page 16: ...call the number below Para respuestas a preguntas o problemas y ordenar piezas o pedir servicio para la reparacibn de su equipo Ilame el n_mero abajo 1 800 659 5917 Craftsman Help Line www craftsman com TM Registered Trademark Trademark of KCD IP LLC in the United States or Sears Brands LLC in other countries Marca Registrada TM Marca de Fabrica de KCD IP LLC en Estados Unidos o Sears Brands LLC i...

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