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Page 1: ...es and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 5 0 P 17 raNCHTINE WIDTH REAR TiNE TILLER WiTH COUNTER ROTATING TINES Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A i illll llllll llll ...

Page 2: ...certain all moving partshave 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 Never operate the tiller without proper guards plates or other safety protective devices in place Keep children and pets away Do not overload the machine capacity by a...

Page 3: ...OREST 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 SPARKARRESTER 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 LA...

Page 4: ... Engine cont d Lubrication 14 Oil Level 11 Oil Type 11 14 Spark Plug 15 Starting 12 Stopplng 10 Storage 19 Winter Operation 14 F Fuel Filling Tank 11 Storage 19 Type 11 Finish Maintenance 15 H Handle Height Adjustment 15 Repair Parts 2t L Lubrication Lubrication Chart 13 Engine 14 M Muffler Maintenance 15 Spark Arrester 3 O Oil Level 11 Type 11 4 Operation Cultivating 12 Fill Fuel Tank 11 Starting...

Page 5: ...st Sears Retail outlets 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 F LTER STASiUZER _ GAS CAN ENGINE OIL TILLER PERFORMANCE FURROW OPENER f TILLER MAINTENANCE L BELT F TINES SHEAR PIN HAIRPIN CLIP 5 ...

Page 6: ...will make assembly easier Standard When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it wrench sizes are listed means when you are in the operating position standing t Utility knife 1 Wire cutter 1 Screwdriver 1 Tire pressure gauge 1 Pair of pliers t 9 16 wrench behind tillerhandles FRONT LEFT RIGHT OPERATOR S POSITION CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK H FIG 1 2 Handle Locks Ulll 1 Flat Washer 13 32 x 1...

Page 7: ...p handle assembly Hold in up position Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch_ Slide handle assembly into position_ fo _ _ _ HANDLE ASSEMBLY _ _i __ _ UP POSIT ON _ _ TIGHTEN HXNDLE i _ LOCK LEVER TO I _ _ _ _ _ HOLD I I _0OSEN HANDLE _ __ _ t LOCKLEVER TO _ _ _ _ _ ow FIG 4 Rotate handle assembly down_ Insert rear carriage bolt first with head of bolt on L H side of tiller and loosely assem...

Page 8: ... posi tion See Fig 6 Tilt tiller forward by lifting handIe Separate cardboard cover from leveling shietd Rotate tiller handle to the right and putt tiller out of carton INSERT CABLE CLIP See Fig 7 Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle coiumno Push cables into cfip HANDLE COLUMN CABLES LE CLIP FIG 7 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for ...

Page 9: ...OL CONTROL BAR SHIFT LEVER SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR RECOIL STARTER HANDLE CHOKE CONTROL DEPTH STAKE LEVELING i SHIELD OUTER SIDE SHIELD FIG 8 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute DRIVE CONTROL BAR Used to engage tines DEPTH STAKE Controls depth at which tiilerwill dig LEVELING SHIELD Levels titled soil OUTER SIDE SHIEL...

Page 10: ...r to F forward position Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward REVERSE WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER Release the drive control bar Move throttle control to SLOW position Move shift lever indicator to R reverse position Hold drive control bar against the handle to start titler movement DEPTH STAKE See Fig 10 The depth stake can be raised orlowered toal...

Page 11: ...CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 12 The engine in your unit has been shipped from the factory already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil With engine level clean area around oil filler plug and remove ptug_ Engine oil should be to point of overflowing For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFiCA TIONS on page 3 of this manual All oil must meet A PJ Service Classification SF or SG For cold weather...

Page 12: ...ll and wind it may be advisable to till the soil atthe end of the growing season to further condition the soil For easier handling of your tiller leave about 8 inches of untilled soil between the first and second tilling passes The third pass wil be between the first and second See Fig 4 12 Soil conditions are importantfor proper tiIling Tines will not readily penetrate dry hard soil which may con...

Page 13: ...have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain tiller 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 c...

Page 14: ...n increased oil consumption when used above tridge Do not use pressurized air to I 32 F 0 C Check your engine oil level more frequently to clean or dry cartridge avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and AIR every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tiller CLEANER is not used for 25 hours in one year _ Check the cr...

Page 15: ...ll i i i I n i lllllUU ll l i I CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug 1 1 1111 IIII llJllllillllili I I I I I I I I I i II i liiliil ninniinnni TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT See Fig 20 Select handle height best suited for your tiliing conditions Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil First loosen handle lo...

Page 16: ...move old belt by slipping from engine puttey firsL Place new belt in groove of transmission pulley and into engine pulley BELT MUST BE iN GROOVE ON TOP OF iDLER PULLEY NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO GUIDES Tighten belt guides A and B and nuts C and D Check belt adjustment as described below Replace belt guard Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin clip Replace inner and outer side shields G...

Page 17: ...to be replaced NEW TINE WORN T1NE FIG 24 To maintain the superb tilling performance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness wear and bending particularly the tines which are next to the transmission if the gap between the tines exceeds 3 1 2 inches they should be replaced or straightened as necessary o New tines should be assembled as shown in Fig 26 Sharpened tine edges wilt rot...

Page 18: ...e off turn idle needle valve in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn valve out counter clockwise 1 1 2 turns FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running at idle and drive control bar in DISENGAGED position With throttle control lever in SLOW position turn idle needle valve in clockwise until engine begins to die then turn out ...

Page 19: ...STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products inthe 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 contain...

Page 20: ... 3 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 4 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasotine 5 Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug 6 Make necessary adjustments iiH l l ll ii lllll illl i ii 1 Set depth stake for shallower tilling 2 C ean or reptace air cleaner cartridge 3 Check oil level change oil 4 Clean and regap or change spark ptug 5 Draln and clean fuel tank and refill and c_ear_car...

Page 21: ... Gr 5 Handle Grip Clip Hairpin Bolt Shoulder Handle Shift Grommet Rubber Rod Shift Bo_t Carriage 3 8 16 x t Gr 5 Lock Handle KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 18 STD541437 Nut Centeflock 3 6 16 19 1913161t Washer 13 32xl xll Ga 20 109228X Lever Lock Handle 21 150258 Handle Assemble 22 121145X C_ip Plastic Cable 23 86777 Screw Hex Washer Hd Slotted 10 24 x 1 2 24 9484R Clip 25 73970500 Locknut Hex Flange ...

Page 22: ... 16 18 19 12000028 Ring Retainer 20 110653X Guard Pinch Point 21 145216 Spacer Split 0 327 x Q 42 x 1 688 22 104214X Nut Cap 5 16 i8 23 5015J Tire 128952 Rim 795R Tire Valve 24 126875X Rivet Drilled 25 STD624003 Clip Hairpin 26 131159X459 Guard Belt 27 132801 Belt V 28 104679X Pulley Idler 17 21 20 21 15 26 15 22 23 24 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 29 12000032 Ring Klip 30 105611X Bracket Idler 31 10...

Page 23: ...CRIPTION Nut Keps 5 16 18 Bracket Reinforcement Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Counter Weight R H Washer Lock 3 8 Nut Hex 3 8 16 Clip Hairpin Rivet Drilled KEY PART NO NO 9 5015J 128952 795R 10 140535 DESCRIPTION Tire Rim Tire Valve Engine Briggs Stratton Model Noo 135202 Type Noo 0237 01 STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE All component dimensions given in US inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 23 ...

Page 24: ... Bearing Shaft Ground Ddve L H 24 KEY PART NO NO 28 106390X 29 t02134X 30 150737 3t 143008 32 106388X 33 102121X 34 102112X 35 102101X 36 137300 37 4422J 38 137301 39 105345X 40 105346X 41 8358J 42 4220R 43 106146X 44 9672R 45 102144X 46 140576 47 7393R 48 150700 49 132688 50 106147X 51 17720408 52 STD541031 53 122204X 6066J DESCRIPTION Spacer 0 765 x 1125 x 1 23 Chain 35 50 Pitch Ground Shaft Ass...

Page 25: ...ake Shield Tine Bolt Carriage 5 16 t8 x I Gr 5 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Washer Lock 5 16 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Bracket Shield Tine Shield Side Outer R H Nut Hex 1 4 20 Washer Lock 1 4 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 18 STD532512 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Gr 5 19 102701X Grip 20 STD541037 Nut Hex 3 8 16 21 102156X Stake Depth 22 74930632 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 2 23 4440J Hinge 24 72140404 Bolt Carriage 1 4...

Page 26: ...RIPTION Tine Outer Loll Pin Shear Tine Inner L H Clip Hairpin Assembly Hub and Plate LH Nut Hex 3 8 24 Washer Lock 3 8 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 8 74610616 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 9 4460J Tine Outer R H 10 132728 Assembly Hub and Plate R H 11 6555J Tine Inner R H STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 26 ...

Page 27: ...120431X 6 102180X 7 110719X 8 272931 9 120075X _ 153006 153007 DESCRIPTION Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal Description Decal Caution Drive Control Decal Hand Placement Decal Shift indicator Decal Operation and Lubrication Decal Engine B S Decal Warning Rotating Tines Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 27 ...

Page 28: ...ODEL NUMBER 917 295852 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NO 0237 01 307 306 741 613 22 81 36 35 _ 40 12 _ 552 15 14 308 5 7 10 529 528 26 614 _ 230 _J _ 45 616 27 128 i_5 ___ 219 li _ 59 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 28 ...

Page 29: ...REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 295852 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NO 0237 01 _ _L _ _ _ J 679 _ __ 205 127 __ 124 52 191 916 181 621 _ 224 204 223 392 611 435 433 967 29 ...

Page 30: ...R 917 295852 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NO 0237 01 334 3 _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 23 305 200 37 307 332_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 191 19 7 52 358 GASKET SET 163 55 30 ...

Page 31: ...10 Oversize 153 490589 Piston Assembly 020 Oversize 154 93527 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 163 271935 Ring Set Piston Standard Size 80 495391 Ring Set Piston Standard Chrome 181 494559 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize 190 94712 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 190A 94677 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize 191 272489 Lock Piston Pin 200 223886 Pin Assembly Piston Standard 201 262280 Pin Assembly Piston 005 Over ...

Page 32: ...5603 Gasket Set 967 491588 363 19069 Flywheel Puller 968 495872 373 92987 Nut Hex 969 490073 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug 971 94018 392 262328 Spring Fuel Pump Diaphragm 987 398970 394 272650 Diaphragm 995 491577 414 220982 Washer 10 2 490507 10t6 224278 432 221377 Cap Spring 433 93265 Pin Diaphragm Cover 434 213963 Cover Diaphragm 435 93141 Screw Diaphragm Cover 455 225121 Cup Starter 456 281503 R...

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Page 36: ...on The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine_ All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service CentedDepartment and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW ING INFORMATION PRODUCT REAR TtNE TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 295852 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 135202 TYPE NUMBER 0237 01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your ...

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