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Page 1: ...ety Rules and instructions Before Operating Th s Eqmpment oAssembUy Operation Customer ResponsibiUities eService and Adjustments Repair Parts iii ii ii lllll i ii iiill ill i Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A illll ...

Page 2: ...ake 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 Do not run the engine indoors exhaust fumes are dangerous o Never operate the tiller without proper guards plates or other safety protective devices in place Keep chitdren and pets away Do not overload the machine capaci...

Page 3: ...BRUSH COVERED OR GRASS COVERED LAND UNLESS THE ENGINE S EXHAUST SYSTEM tS 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 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 LAWS FEDERAL LA...

Page 4: ...3 Fuel Type 10 Lubrication 13 Oil Level 10 Oil Type 10 13 Engine ConL Repair Parts 26 30 Spark Plug 14 Starting 10 Stopping 9 Storage 18 Winter Operation 3 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 Muffler Maintenance 14 Spark Arrester 3 0 Oil Level 10 Type 10 13 Operation Cultivating 1...

Page 5: ...lable 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 ENGINE SPARK PLUG _ MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE 01L STABILIZER TILLER MAINTENANCE BELT i p TINES HAIRPIN CLIP CLEVIS PIN ...

Page 6: ... listed 1 Utility knife 1 Screwdriver 1 Pair of pliers 2 1 2 wrenches OPERATOR S POSITION See Fig 1 When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position standing behind tiiler handles FRONT LEFT IGHT OPERATOR S POSITION FIG 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK 1 Manual U 1 Plastic Cable Clip 1 Clevis Pin 1 Washer 1 Cotter Pin 9 32 x 1 2 x 14 Gauge 2 Carriage B...

Page 7: ...m skid by pulling backwards ASSEMBLE REVERSE ROD See Fig 2 Secure upper reverse rod to lower reverse rod using clevis pin washer and cotter pin_ INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY See Fig 3 Loosen Nut A o Insert stake support between engine bracket hafves with stake spring down Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts lock washers and nuts Tighten securely Tighten nut A o Depth stake must move f...

Page 8: ...NGINE OFF FAST SLOW FUEL CHOKE RUN OIL STOP O i i u REVERSE TINE FORWARD TtNE CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL DEI T NE SHIELD RECOIL STARTER HANDLE O FIG 4 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears 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 CHO...

Page 9: ...ERSE 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 Atso the more the depth stake is lowered into the g...

Page 10: ...to_age To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage 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 Storage section of this manual for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products inthe fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Ju_ 1 1N CAUTION F...

Page 11: ...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 during tilling Wait until the soil is tess wet in ord...

Page 12: ... or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must main tain tiIter as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will 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 clean or replace air filter and check tin...

Page 13: ...ANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 11 and 12 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG Be sure tiller is on level surface o Oil will drain more freely when warm o Catch oil in a suitable container Remove drain plug Tip tiller forward to drain oil o After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely o Remove oil fill...

Page 14: ...lter and carburetor are covered FICATIONS on page 3 of this manual to keep water out Water inengine can result in ashortened engine life H H Hm HN Hi N NHH SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS into U N H Hi m HHm 1 m mHHHUH CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug TOLLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT See Fig 15 Factory assembly has provided lowest ...

Page 15: ...ed to correct side of tine shaft TINE OPERATION CHECK See Fig 19 i ilnl i i nlll n lll i WARNING Disconnectsparkplugwire from spark plug to prevent starting while checking tine operation For proper tine operation forward tine control lever must be against control body and all slack removed from inner wire of control cable when control is in the OFF up position If lever and cable are loose loosen c...

Page 16: ...guides and rests on idler pulley Before insta lng reverse outside V belt turn bett inside out L Twist so wide flat surface of belt is to inside Wrap V bel 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 Instal belt to outside groove of transmission puley Be sure belt is inside all belt guides and rests o...

Page 17: ...ine off turn idle needle valve in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn valve out counter clockwise 1 1 2 turns FINAL SETTING o Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running at idle and line control lever in OFF position o With throttle contro in SLOW position turn idle needle valve in clockwise until engine begins to die then turn out counter...

Page 18: ...E IN STORAGE Drain the fuel 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 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...

Page 19: ...r cartridge 5 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 6 Remove fuel tank and clean 7 Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug 8 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 9 Make necessary adjustments t Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge 3 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 4 Drain fuef tank and refill with fresh gasoline 5 Ma...

Page 20: ...NC Clip Cable Assembly Panel and Tube Nut Flange Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 Bracket Reverse Rod 2O KEY PART NO NO 15 139907 16 106932X 17 101248K 18 1778E 19 137056 2O STD551037 21 STD561210 22 STD560907 23 19090814 24 72010520 25 137640 26 12000059 DESCRIPTION Grommet Knob Control Reverse Reverse Rod Upper Pin Retaining Reverse Rod Lower Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Gauge Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Pin C...

Page 21: ... Idler Bolt 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 Ring Retainer Key Square KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 8 151236 Sheave Transmission Fiat 19 1t0550X Bolt BeltGuard 20 12000036 Ring Klip 21 STD541237 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 22 9178R Pulley Idler 23 674A30 Arm Idler 24 STD523712 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1...

Page 22: ...ocknut w washer 3 8 t6 Clip Hairpin Support Depth Stake R_H Stake Depth Pin Clevis Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 74760524 13 1951J 14 120958X 15 5388J 16 12 117X 17 9188R 18 STD551037 19 9190R 20 STD541437 21 74760516 22 73800500 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Grade 2 Support Depth Stake L H Washer Spring Stake Bolt Shoulder Wheel Washer 13 32 x 13116 x 1 Gauge Bracket Wheel ...

Page 23: ...295451 TINE ASSEMBLY 1 6 2 2 9 i 2 2 I 6 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 1 2 3 100746M Tine Outer R H STD624008 Clip Hairpin 674A43 Tine Inner R H KEY PART NO NO 4 5 6 674A42 100744M 4929H DESCRIPTION Tine Inner L H Tine Outer L H Pin Clevis 23 ...

Page 24: ...x 11 Locknut w washer 3 8 16 Shield Tine Bracket Engine RrH Bracket Engine L H Washer Lock 5 16 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 2 3 4 Transmission Washer 17 32 x 1 x 16 Gauge 14 9173R 15 STD541431 16 19O91412 17 19092016 18 STD551125 19 7461O412 2O 146151 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 1 4 Bolt Hex 1 4 28 x 3 4 ...

Page 25: ...ART NO 152348 152344 152350 137653 120431X 110719X 120075X 153196 153197 DESCR1P3 ION Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Caution Tine Control Decal Hand Placement Decal Operation and Lubrication Decal Warning Rotating Tines Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 25 ...

Page 26: ...L NUMBER 917 295451 BRiGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 133202 TYPE NO 0156 01 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 613 81 12 15 26 45 o 26 14 3O8 7 3 34 978 616 A REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 27: ...REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 29545 209 526 191 181 467 968 27 ...

Page 28: ...5451 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 133202 TYPE NO 0156 01 200 334 37 A REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 23 307 332 455 305 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 191 978 12 52 7 163 52 163 58 1016 28 461 69A 515 456 ...

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 010 Oversize 163 271935 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 80 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 22...

Page 30: ...9 Flywheet Puller 968 495357 373 92987 Nut Hex 969 490073 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug 971 94018 392 262328 Spring Fuel Pump Diaphragm 987 398970 394 272538 Diaphragm 995 223887 4t4 220982 Washer 1012 490507 432 221377 Cap Spring 1016 224278 433 93265 Pin Diaphragm Cover 434 214021 Cover Diaphragm 435 93141 Screw Diaphragm Cover 455 224250 Cup Starter 456 224321 Retainer 459 492833 Pawl Starter 461...

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Page 32: ...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 295451 a ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 133202 TYPE NUMBER 0156 01 o PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears tra...

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