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Page 1: ...L Caution Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully 3o5H REAR WBTH ROTA oPo CRT 14 INCH T INE TILLER COUNTER TIN G TONES Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts Sears Roebuck and Con Chicago 11t 60684 U S A ...

Page 2: ... 7 MAINTENANCE 9 LUBRICATION CHART 13 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST 13 TROUBLE SHOOTING 14 REPAIR PARTS 15 OPTIONAL EQU IPMENT 71 29f369 Til Row Cultivator NOTE This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine ana should not be used on or near any unimproved forest_covered brush I covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable...

Page 3: ...ble solutions to clean the air filter Store your Titler fuel and oil in approved containers away from heat or open flame and out of reach of chil dren 6 USE YOUR TILLER PROPERLY Before starting en gine make sure Drive Control Bar is in _ STOP position and Shift Lever indicator is in N NEUTRAL position 9_ Operate your Tiller up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face M...

Page 4: ...r w D Fig 3 b With a screwdriver pry Top Wood Frame loose at atl four corners Fig 4 c Remove Top Wood Frame 2_ HANDLE REMOVAL a Grasp Handle Assembly as shown in Fig 5 b Slowly ease Handle Assembly up and place on top of crate NOTE BE CAREFUL NOT TO KINK CABLES co Remove Hairpin Clip from Shift Rod Remove Shift Rod from Handle Assembly Set Shift Rod and Hairpin Clip aside for later assembly 3 INST...

Page 5: ...ONNECT SHIFT ROD a Replace Shift Rod thru hole in Handle Bracket Assem bly Fiq 5 b Insert end of Shift Rod in hole of Shift Lever Indicator Fig 6 c Secure in place with Hairpin Clip removed in step 2c 5 REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE a Using a utility knife cut down carton sides at corners fold sides out and down Fig 8 Remove ends of crate by prying nails at base of skid Fig 8 _ b Remove bands holding t...

Page 6: ...gasoline Leaded Regular grade gasoline is an acceptable substitute but witl increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Capacity is 2 quarts FILL TO WITHIN 1 2 INCH OF TOP OF FUEL TANK TO PREVENT SPILLS AND TO ALLOW FOR FUEL EXPANSION IF GASOLINE IS ACCIDENTLY SPILLED MOVE MACHINE AWAY FROM AREA OF SP_LL AVOID CREATING ANY SOURCE OF IGNITION UNTIL GASOLINE VAP ORS HAVE DISAPPEARE...

Page 7: ...l on engine to t_NO CHOKE position Fiq 13 II _II g Move Throttte Control to S slow posttJon for a few minutes warm up 3 TRANSPORTING a Release the Depth Stake Pin Fig 15 Move the Depth Stake down to the top hole for transporting the Tiller This prevents Tines from scuffing the ground Place Depth Stake Pin in hole of Depth Stake to loci in posi tion Fig 15 bo Place Shift Lever Indicator Fig 11 in F...

Page 8: ...MENT AND TINES WILL STOP QUICKLY WHEN DRIVE CONTROL BAR FIG 17 IS RELEASED b Move Shift Lever indicator Fig 16 Upper Inset to N neutral position c To stop engine move Throttle Control Fig 17 to STOP position 7 TURNING a Release the Drive Control Bar Fig 17 1 b Move Throtde Control Fig 17 to S slow speed c Place Shift Lever Indicator Fig 16 Upper Inset in F forward position Tines will not turn d Li...

Page 9: ...tant for proper tilling Tines will not readily penetrate dry hard soil which may contribute to ex cessive bounce and difficult handling of your Tiller Hard soil should be moistened before tilling_ In extremely wet condi tions the soil will ball up or clump during tilling Wait um til the soil is less wet in order to achieve the best results When tilling in the fall remove vines and long grass to pr...

Page 10: ... needs to be replaced To maintain the superb tilling performance of this machir e the Tines should be checked for sharpness wear and bending particularly the Tines which are next to the Tine Transmission Fig 21 If the gap between the Tines exceeds 3 1 2 they should be repiaced or straightened as necessary New Tines should be assembled as shown in Fig 22 NOTE SHARPENED TINE EDGES WILL ROTATE REARWA...

Page 11: ... 3 Keep Cylinder Fins Fig 23 free of dirt and chaff 4 DRY TYPE PAPER AIR CLEANER FIG S 23 24 Replace Air Cleaner Element once a year or more often if used in extremely dusty or dirty conditions NOTE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL AIR CLEANER ELEMENT Replacement Air Cleaner Elements are available at any Sears Service Center To insta_I new Air Cleaner E ement proceed as fo lows a_ Loosen two Screws ...

Page 12: ...ine starts to run rough NOTE THE POSITION OF THE SCREW SLOT AT THIS POINT c Turn the Idle Adjust Screw slowly between the set tings noted in steps a and b until the engine runs smoothly Allow several seconds between adjustments for engine to adapt to new settings 8 Cheek that engine will accelerate to fuli speed without hesitation If it will not turn idle Adjust Screw 1 8 turn counterclockwise f x...

Page 13: ...catch oil in a suitable container co When engine is drained of all oil replace Drain Plug sen cu re y 2 Refill with fresh oil Above 32 F use oil labeled 30 or 10W30 Below 32 F use oil labeled 5W20 or 0W or 5W30 Capacity is 1 1 4 pints_ See _Gas and Oil Fill Up page 4 3 Replace Oil Filler Plug TRANSMgSSBON Your Transmission will not require lubrication unless it is disassembled_ The Transmission re...

Page 14: ...tires free of gasoline or oH which can destroy rubber 3_ Removing wheel and tire for tire repair Fig 33 a Block up Tiller securely b Remove Hairpin Clip and Rivet co Remove Wheel and Tire d Repair tire and reassemble WHEN MOUNTING TIRES UNLESS BEADS ARE SEATED OVER INFLATION CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION NgSN Keep Tiller finish and tires free of gasotine oil etc_ Protect painted surfaces with automotive ...

Page 15: ...HOURS SEE PAGE 11o IDLER BRACKET PIVOT ENGINE OIL MASNTENANCE _ _ECK US REC _D FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Spark Arrester Muffler Inspect Air Screen Air Cleaner Clean Engine Cytinder Fins Replace Spark Plug Check Tire Pressure SERVICE DATES 13 ...

Page 16: ...age 10 Check the wiring and Spark Plug Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor use fresh fuel and replace Spark Plug Make necessary adjustments page 10 Lower depth stake page 6 Remove and clean Remove and replace Fig 24 Make necessary adjustments page 10 Clean Air Screen page 9 Add or change oil page 11 Clean adjust gap or replace page 10 Check Spark Plug and for loose wires Major Engine overhaul Drain and...

Page 17: ...PART DESCR IPTION NO 44592 Tine L H 102170X Hub Plate Assembly L H 6554J Tine L H 6555J Tine R H I02172X Hub Plate Assembly R H 44603 Tine R H 4929H Rivet Pan Hd Drilled 3146R Clip Hairpin STD623710 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x I STD551137 Washer Lock 3 8 STD541137 Nut Hex 3 8 24 106 11 X Manual Owners STANDARD HARDWAR E PURCHASE LOCALLY 15 ...

Page 18: ...REPAmR PA_TS SEARS REAR TINE TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 299230 MAIN FRAME 52 1 J 53 2 42 39 38 41 30 9 33 54 28 31 25 24 27 22 15 16 ...

Page 19: ...02373X Lever Lock Handle 44 104086X Shield Side Outer LH t3 74930576 Bolt Hex 5 16 t8 x 4 3 4 45 12000032 Klip Ring 14 102189X Rim Only 46 104679X Pulley Idler _ 102 90X Tire 47 105897X Grommet 795R Valve Tire 48 104370X Spacer Split 15 4497H Hairpin Clip 49 STD551031 Washer 11 32x 11 t6x 16 Ga 16 I02841X Rivet Driiled 50 00473M Sheave Transmission 17 19131414 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x t4 Ga 51 t02148X...

Page 20: ..._PAI_R PAAT _ SEARS REAR TINE TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 299230 MAIN FRAME B A H H D D C B 2 _3 Q3 C _6 7 D 10 E F G H _9 J _9 _ 10 K L 19 _ 20 _ 9 _ 6 1o _7 18 ...

Page 21: ...18 Washer 11 32 x tl 16 x t6 Ga Nut Cap 5 16 18 Bolt Rd Hd Sq Neck Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 2 Gr 5 Washer Loc 1 4 Nut Hex 4 20 Bolt Hex 5 t6 t8 x l _ t 2 Washer Lock 5 16 Nut Hex 5 t6 18 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x Washer Lock 3 8 Nut Hex 3 8 16 Nut Gripco 3 8 t6 Hex Washer Hd Slotted Thd Cutting Screw No 10 _ 24 x I 2 Nut _Flange 5 16 18 Bott Carriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 Gr 5 Bolt Rd Hd Sq Neck Carriage 5 16 18 x Bol...

Page 22: ...REPAmR PARTS CONTROL GROUP SEARS REAR TINE TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 299230 ...

Page 23: ...R 12 102162X 13 17490416 14 17561008 15 1012821 16 73690400 17 104886X 18 053_2X Control Drive Bar Assembly Handte Grip Rod Shift Clip Hairpin Cap Sleeve Grommet Handle Grommet Kit Control Throttle Clip Cable Dua Clip Cable Clutch Screw Hex Washer Thread Rolling 1 4 20 x 1 Type TT Hex Washer Hd Slotted Thread Cutting Screw No 10 24 x 1 2 Plate Lock Locknut Gripco Crown t 4 _ 20 Nut Flange 3 8 16 G...

Page 24: ...SmtEPAQti_ PAI_7 _ TRANSMISSION GROUND DRIVE SEARS REAR TINE TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 299230 4142 42 28 26 22 14 21 53 B 51 39 ...

Page 25: ...r Thrust 5 8 x 1 10 x 1 32 Shaft Input Washer Thrust Gear Reverse Pimon Input Gear Cluster Red 1st and 2nd Bearing Needle KEY PART NO NO 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 54 DESCRIPTION 6803J 4422J 102115X 06142 102111X 12000040 _I06 44X _ _ 06_41X 106146X 102144X t02107X Bearing Needle Bearing Needle Gear Reverse Idler Sprocket Assembly Tine Shaft Reverse Idl...

Page 26: ...REPAmR PARTS SEARS REAR TINE TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 299230 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 754012 ENGINE 147 S8 97 89 62 120 SPARK ARRESTER ASSEMBLY 391029 24 ...

Page 27: ...Lamination Ef Coil Assy Solid State t08 29193 Cover Spark Plug 109 30588A Screw Hex hd_ Sems 10 24 x 1 t10 28212 Stud Lamination mtg 111 28371B Gasket Cylinder head t 12 34182 Head Cylinder 113 650561 Screw Hex flange hd 5 16 18 x 2 Screw Hex flange hal 5 16 t8x 1 1 2 114 34711 Plug Spark Champion J 8 or 115 33032 equivalent _ f_zor Canada 116 650665 Resistor Spark Plug Canadian Regula tions requi...

Page 28: ... lP l pA 3 _ SEARS REAR TINE TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 299230 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 754012 ENGINE 116 J14 79 77 80 130 _ 54 103 _ _ 53 146 9 73 76 92 94 _ _78 88 26 ...

Page 29: ...n 132 30590A Washer Flat 145 6 32284 Carburetor Incl Nor 87 146 590420A Starter Rewind 47 33233 Gasket Set Incl items marked Indicates Parts Included in Gasket Set Refo No 147 P_tName tin original production the speed con tro assembly is riveted to the blower housing baffle Replacement speed control assembly includes screws and nuts for mounting Replacement baffle has threaded holes 27 ...

Page 30: ...32019 Float Carburetor 21 _ 15 631024 Shaft Float _3__ 16 631867 Bowl Float 17 631971 Seal Dust 17A 631163 Washer Felt 22 18 631184 Washer 5A _f _i 20 632042 Spring Compression 21 27110 Gasket Bowl to body 22 31839 Adjustment Screw Assy Main Incl Nos 5Ao 21 23 _ 30 23 630740 O Ring Adjustment screw 24 631078 Screw Idle adjustment 25 6 31028 Gasket Bowl to body 26 631775 Fitting Fuel inlet 30 63073...

Page 31: ...9E_VUCE N TE8 106414X 12 984 29 Printed in US A_ ...

Page 32: ...r repair parts for your Rear Tine Tiller AI parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THE PART NUMBER THE PART DESCRIPTION O THE MODEL NUMBER O THE NAME OF MERCHANDISE if the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distri...

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