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Page 1: ...ly Operation _Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about this product Calf 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ... you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO D 817WA HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 TRAINING Read the Owner s Manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipmenL Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults to oper...

Page 3: ...pacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate o Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing Never allow bystanders near the unit Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller_ Never operate the tiller without good vis ibility or light o Be careful when tilling in hard ground The tines may catch in ...

Page 4: ...nce Agreement is avail able on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules o Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tiller o Follow the instructions under the Customer Responsibilities and Stor age sections of this Owner s Manual WARNING This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine an...

Page 5: ... wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife t Pair of pliers 2 1 2 wrenches OPERATOR S POSITION When dght 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 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK t Manual 2 Lock Washers 5 16 G __ _ 2 Flange Locknuts 2 Hex Nuts 5 i...

Page 6: ... tiller from skid by pulling back wards T_ne fine Control Cable Handle Mount _dfe Column Engine Bracket Halves Nut A Depth Stake oft Stake Support Bolt Hex Bolts Lockwashers and He nuts HANDLE HEIGHT o Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator See HANDLE HEIGHT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TILLING WIDTH o Tilling width may be adjusted to bette handle your tilli...

Page 7: ... R_V_RS_ CALmOt I EFi G_ NE F J_ GINE FAST 5LCt V C_OKE FUEL OIL CR WA _ _IING oN OFF Forward T_ne_ Corltrol Oho oo o i _ _ Tine Shield Reco Starter Hand e __ _ _ T_nes MEETS ANS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute FORWARD TINE CONTROL Engages tines in forward direction CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine THROTTL...

Page 8: ...desired position Replace the cte s pin and hairpin ciip_ _ For normal tiIting set depth stake at the second or third hole from the top WHEELS Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin Change wheel position Replace the hairpin clip and clevis pin o For normal tilling set wheels at the sec ond or third hole from the top_ Wheel _ pth Stake Stake Spring andClevisPin TRANSPORTING YOUR T...

Page 9: ...l Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disap peared Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame 9 _ START ENGINE CAUTION Keep fine control in OFF position when starting engine When starting engine for the first time or if engine t_as run out of fuel it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel fro...

Page 10: ...till the soil at the end of the growing season to fur ther condition the soil Soil conditions are important for proper tilling Tines will net readily penelrate dry hard soil which may contribute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller Hard soil should be mois tened before tilling however extremely wet soil wifl _ball up or clump during till ing Wait until the soil is tess wet ih ...

Page 11: ... value from the warranty operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller At adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season o Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check tines and belt for wear A new spa...

Page 12: ...ature range expected _fore oll change All oil must meet API _rvice classification SF SG or SH Be sure tiller is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oi_ in a suitable container Remove drain plug Tip tiller fop vard to drain oil After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely _ Remove oil filler plug Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engin...

Page 13: ...the muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life _CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions Handle height will be di...

Page 14: ...h tine control ON held down to handle push down on handle to raise tines off the ground o Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines Tines should rotate for ward o If tines do not rotate inner wire of con trol cable is too loose Loosen came clip and pull cable up to remove stack and retighten clip Recheck in ON position and adjust if necessary Nu _L tr uP_ posmon check requ_reu adjust...

Page 15: ...as been preset at the factory and ad justment should not be necessary How ever minor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel tem perature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT Start engine and allow to warm for live minutes With throttle control in SLOW position rotate throttle linkage counterclockwise and hold agai...

Page 16: ... fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until lhe fuel 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 storage Add sta bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow...

Page 17: ...ean or replace air cleaner car lddge 5 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasolin 6 Remove fuel tank and clean 7 Make sure spark plug wire is seat ed properly on plug 8 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 9 Make necessary adjustments L 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Clean or replace air cleaner car tridge 3 RepJace spark plug or adjust gap 4 Drain fuel tank and ref...

Page 18: ...correctly adjusted 3 V belt is off pulley s __ 1_ Tilling too deep 2 Throttle control not propedy adjusted 3 Carburetor out of adjustmenL CORRECTION t Check oil level change oil 2 Ctean engine air screen 3 Clean cylinder fins air screen muf tier area 4 Remove and clean muffler 5 Adjust carburetor to richer posi tion 1 Moisten ground or wait lor more favorable soil conditions 2 Adjust wheels and de...

Page 19: ... 2 Panel Control Assembly Handle Column Grip Handle Cable line Conirot Lever Con tel Tine Ring Clip Pin Pivot KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 9 73970500 Locknut Flange 5 16_18 UNC 10 12 I45X Clip Cable 11 110514X Assembly Paneland Tube I2 98000129 Nut Flange t3 STD533 07 Bolt Cardage 5 16 18 x 3 4 14 12000059 Retainer Ring NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inct_es 1 inch 25 4 mm 19 ...

Page 20: ... Hex Washer Head 17 STD541237 Nut Hex Jam 318q6 Slotted Thread Cutting 10 18 161806 Pulley Idler 24 x 1 2 Type D 19 162290 An n Idler Bolt Hex Head 1 2 20 x 3 4 20 8TD523712 Bolt l lexHead 378 16x t 1 4 Bolt Carriage tt4 20 1 2 2t 106968X Shaft ldlerArm Keeper Belt 22 7 3350500 Nul Hex Jam 5tt6 t8 Nut Cap t14 20 23 STD541025 Nut He 1 4 20 Washer 9 32x5 Bx16 24 STD551125 Washer Lock 1 4 Gauge 25 t0...

Page 21: ... Boil Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 15 5388J Nut Hex 51t6 18 16 t21117X Washer Lock 5 t6 17 9188R Looknul w washer 3 8 t6 t8 STD551037 Clip Hairpin Support Depth Stake RH 19 9190R Stake Depth 20 STD541437 Pin Clevis 21 74760516 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 22 73800500 Bolt Hex 5 16 t8 x I I 2 Grade 2 Support Depth Stake LH Washer Spring Slake Bolt Shoulder Whee Washer 13 32 x t3f16 tl Gauge Bracket Wheel ...

Page 22: ...BER 917 292301 TINE ASSEMBLY 2 2 6 6 KEY PART NO NO 1 _56926 2 STD624008 3 156924 DESCRIPTION line Ouler R H Clip Hairpin Tine inner Roll KEY PART NO NO 4 156923 5 156925 6 4929H DESCRIPTION Tine Inner L H i ne O_ler LH Pin Clevis 22 ...

Page 23: ...sher 3 8 16 Shield he Bracket Engine R H Bracke Engine L H Washer Lock 5 t6 Nut Hex 5 16 t8 Bolt Hex Head 5 I6 18 x2 3 4 Transmission KEY PART NO NO 14 9173R 15 STD54143t t6 19091412 t7 19092016 18 STD551t25 I9 74610412 20 DESCRIPTION Spacer Spttl Nut Hex Keps 5 16 t8 UNC Washer 9 32 x 718x t2 Gauge Washer gf32 x 1 4 x t6 Ga WasI_er Lock 1 4 Bolt Hex I 4 28 x 3 4 Grade 5 Engine See Breakdown Brigg...

Page 24: ... 7 110719X 6 120075X 9 272931 10 273 721 11 162215 164786 164787 DESCRIPTION Decal Logo Decal Logo OecaL Logo Decal 5HP124 Decal Caution Tine Control Decal land Placement Decat Operation and Lubrication Decat Warning Rotating Tln_s Decal Engine Decal 5HP Decat Sne h eld Wing Dora Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanfsh 24 ...

Page 25: ...REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 292301 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 137202 TYPE NO 1124 E1 f 307 15 13 5 10 529 528 i _337 63_5 308 7 33 34 26 25 ...

Page 26: ...REPAIR PARTS TILLER fVIODEL NUr_IBER 917 292301 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE _ MODEL NUMBER 137202 TYPE NO 1124 Ei 180 26 ...

Page 27: ... MODEL NUMBER 9 7 292301 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODE NIJM6ER 37202 TYPE NO 1124_E1 334 20O 37 307 332 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT _ 191 5 3 163 _ 358 GASKET SET 459 _ 60 6a9 _ _ 456 I _ 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET 5 27 ...

Page 28: ...154 93527 Piston Assembly 010 I62 490589 Oversize 163 271935 Piston Assembly 020 t80 495405 Oversize 181 494559 Piston Assemb y 030 Oversize 190 94924 Ring Set Piston Standard Size 190A 94919 Ring Set Piston Standard 191 272489 Chrome Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize 200 223886 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 202 262280 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize Lock Piston P_n Pin Assembly Pislon Standard Pin Assembl...

Page 29: ...up 689 263073 Spring Friction 334 93414 Screw Armalure Mounting 741 262992 Gear Timing 33 7 802592 Plug Spark 779 262570 Llnk Speed Control 346 94896 Screw Sems 780 225029 Ancl_or Spdng 356 398808 Wire Ground 851 493880 Cable Terminal Ignition 358 495603 Gasket Set 869 211787 Seat Inlake Valve Slandard 363 t 9069 Flywheel Pu ler 870 21t172 Seat Exhaust Valve Standard 373 94908 Nut Hex 871 262001 G...

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Page 32: ... de reparaci6n a dornicilio 1 800 676 5811 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pro Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information Product Typ...

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