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Page 1: ...t IM I r I I I I 11 IIl l llll I 11 11 I 5 0 HP 7 INCH TnNE WBDTH REAR TJNE TILLER WUTH COUNTER ROTAT TI Assembly Operation Customer ResponsibHUties oService and Adjustment Repair Parts ii i rll i i i i i i _lllll i i i iii rllr II MI I II IIIII Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago DL60684 U S A i ...

Page 2: ...rds plates or other safety protective devices in place Keep children and pets away Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing Never allow bystanders near the unit Use onty attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller such as wheel...

Page 3: ...ained lubricated and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner s manual Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship This Warranty does not cover o Expendable items which become worn during normal use such as tines spark plugs air cleaners and belts Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including bent crankshafts and...

Page 4: ...14 Oil Level 11 Oil Type 11 t4 Spark Plug 15 Starting 12 Stopping 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 21 L Lubrication Lubrication Chart 13 Engine 14 M Muffler Maintenance 15 Spark Arrester 3 0 Oil Level 11 Type 11 14 Operation Cultivating 12 Fill Fuel Tank 11 Starting Engine 12 Stopping Tines ...

Page 5: ...s 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 ENGINE OIL STABILIZER AIR FILTER GAS CAN LL_ TILLER PERFORMANCE FURROW OPENER JJ J J TILLER MAINTENANCE TINES CLEVIS PIN HAIRPIN CLIP u _O 5 ...

Page 6: ...r 1 Tire pressure gauge 1 Pair of pliers 1 9 16 wrench or 9 16 socket ratchet and extension or adjustable wrench LEFT FRONT OPERATOR S POSITION RIGHT FIG 1 i i i i iiii iiiiiiiii iiiiiiiii i i i i i i i ii iiiiilllllll CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ii1 11 1 iii 2 Handle Locks i i iii n iii ii i i1 1 1 Flat Washer 13 32 x 1 x 11 Ga 2 Carriage Bolts 3 8 16 UNC x I Gr 5 2 Center Locknuts 3 8 16 UNC 1 Han...

Page 7: ...O I HOLD J HANDLE ASSEMBLY INSTALL HANDLE See Figs 3 4 and 5 Insert one handle lock with teeth facing outward in gearcase notch Apply grease on smooth side of handle lock to aid in keeping lock in place until handle assembly is lowered into position HANDLE ASSEMBLY _ GF ARCASE _ _ NOTCH _ _ L _ HANDLE LOO FIG 4 Rotate handle assembly down to install two carriage bolts and Iocknuts Insert rear carr...

Page 8: ...e shift lever indicator is in N neutral posi tion See Fig 6 o Tilt tiUerforward by liftinghandle Separate cardboard cover fro m leveling shield_ o Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton_ iNSERT CABLE CLiP See Fig 7 Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column Push cables into clip CABLES CABLE CLIP FIG 7 CHECK TiRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit were o...

Page 9: ...LD 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 tiller will dig LEVELING SHIELD Levels tilled soil OUTER SIDE SHIELD Adjustable to protect small plants from being buried THROTTLE CONTROL Used to controt engine speed SHIFT LEVER Used to shift tr...

Page 10: ... control barand move shift lever indicator to F forward position Engagedrivecontrolbarand tiller will move forward_ REVERSE WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED o 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 tiller movement DEPTH STAKE See Fig 10 he d...

Page 11: ...orting o Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement Tines will not turn Move throttle control to desired speed CAUTION Before operating yourtiller for the first time study this section and the SAFETY RULES on page 2 Always release drivecontrol bar before moving shift lever into another posi tion Don t back yourself into a solid ob struction such as a tree fence etc BEFO...

Page 12: ... soilo Depending on the climate rainfall and wind it may be advisable to till t he so I at the 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 will be between the first and second See Fig t4 12 Soil conditions are important for proper tilling Tines will not re...

Page 13: ...n subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit 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 replace air f...

Page 14: ...n SG Be sure tiller is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove drain plugo Tip tiller forward 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 engine Refill engine with oil See CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL in the Operation section of this manual...

Page 15: ...hortened engine life i nl SERV CU AND ADJUSTMENTS ii illllll i i i nl 11 1 111111 111111 i ill HlUlIH Im I I I I II IIIIIIHI UlUl CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come Into contact with plug TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT See Fig 20 Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions Handle height wilt be different when tiller digs into so...

Page 16: ...pulley first 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 o Check belt adjustment as described below Replace belt guard Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin clip Replace outer side shield GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT See Fig 23 For pro...

Page 17: ...tne this worn needs to be replaced NEW TINE WORN TINE 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 3d 2 inches they should be replaced or straightened as necessary New tines should be assembled as shown n Fig 26 Sharpened tin...

Page 18: ...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 counte...

Page 19: ...tor 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 containen Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes...

Page 20: ...section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace air cleaner cartridge 5 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and relilt tank with fresh gasoline 6o Remove fuel link and clean 7 Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug 8 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 9_ Make necessary adjustments 1 Plasa throttle control in FAST position 2 Replace air cleaner cartridge 3 Replace spark p...

Page 21: ...1328 Bolt Shoulder Handle Shift Grommet Rubber Rod Shift Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x I Gr 5 Lock Handle Nut Centerlock 3 8 16 Washer 13 32 x I x 11 Ga ever Lock Handle KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 21 121213X Handle Assemble 22 121145X Clip Plastic Cable 23 86777 Screw Hex Washer Hd Slotted 10 24 x 1 2 24 9484R Clip 25 73970500 Locknut Hex Flange 26 110675X Clutch Cable 27 STD541025 Nut Hex 1 4 20 28 STD5...

Page 22: ...er Lock 1 4 Nut Hex 1 4 20 Screw Set Hex 5 16 18 x 3 8 Spacer Split 327 x 0 42 x 2 68 Washer 11 32x tl 16x 16 Ga Sheave Transmission Nut Hex 5 16 18 Spacer Split 0 327 x 0 42 x 1 75 Key Square 3 16 x 1 1 8 Guard Pinch Point Spacer Split 0 327 x 0 42 x 1 627 Nut Cap 5 t6 18 Tire Rim Tire Valve Rivet Drilled Clip Hairpin Guard Beit Belt V 26 KEY PART NO NO 28 104679X 29 12000032 30 105611X 31 102384...

Page 23: ...6 Ga Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 Bracket Reinforcment Bolt Hex 5 16 18x 2 Counter Weight R H Washer Lock 3 8 Nut Hex 3 8 16 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 14 2 Clip Hairpin Rivet Drilled 23 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 3 5015J Tire 128952 Rim 795R Tire Valve 14 STD54t431 Nut Keps 5 16 18 5 13 1877 Engine Briggs Stratton Model No 130202 Type No 3273 0 132402 Decal Engine 124552X Decal Bumper 110719X Decal Operation a...

Page 24: ... NO NO 26 102128 27 102100X 28 106390X 29 102134X 30 124458X 31 102106X 32 I06388X 33 102121X 34 102112X 35 102t01X 36 124358X 37 4422J 38 124359X 39 I05345X 40 105346X 41 8358J 42 4220R 43 106146X 44 9672R 45 102144X 46 9676R 47 9674R 48 121745X 49 132688 50 124361X 51 17580408 52 STD541031 6066J DESCRIPTION O Ring Bearing Shaft Ground Drive Spacer 0 765 x 1 125 x 1 23 Chain 35 50 Pitch Ground Sh...

Page 25: ...6 8 x 3 4 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 Bolt Carriage t 4 20 x 1 1 4 Gr 5 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 19 102701X Grip 20 STD54t037 Nut Hex 3 8 16 21 102156X Stake Depth 22 74930632 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 2 23 4440J Hinge 24 STD532505 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x t 2 Gr 5 25 6712J Cap Vinyl 26 t09227X...

Page 26: ...SCRIPTION Tine Outer L H Clevis Pin Tine Inner L H Clip Hairpin Assembly Hub and Plate L H Nut Hex 3 8 24 Washer Lock 3 8 KEY PART NO NO 8 74610616 9 4460J 10 132728 1 6555J DESCRIPTION Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x t Tine Outer R Ho Assembly Hub and Plate R_H 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: ...17 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 299850 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 130202 TYPE NO 3273 01 3Q a2_ 33 36 741 35 615 _ _ 614 230 16 46 219 220 SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED TO INSTALL 358 GASKET SET I 1019 LABEL KIT I 335 E 27 ...

Page 28: ...REPAnR PARTS 5 HP 17 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 299850 ENGINE BRiGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 130202 TYPE NO 3273 01 527 529 II 181 223 2L_ 2O4 526 621 127A 202A 392 28 ...

Page 29: ...REPAIR PARTS 5 HP 17 TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 299850 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 130202 TYPE NO 3273 01 65 74 305 655 346 37 24 i 200 29 ...

Page 30: ...3 221923 90832 Washer Lock 74 93758 Flywheel Magneto 75 224061 Key Flywheel 81 222263 Piston Assembly Standard 90 4926 1 Piston Assembly 010 Oversize 95 93499 Piston Assembly 020 Oversize Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 96 223793 Ring Set Piston Standard 97 490048 Ring Set Piston Chrome Standard 108 491177 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize 118 231533 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 124 93357 Ring Set Piston ...

Page 31: ...asher Governor Lever 741 261696 Crank Bell 851 221798 Screw Sems Fillister Head 869 211787 Muffler Exhaust 870 211172 Housing Blower Screw Blower Housing Mounting 871 262001 Shield Cylinder 63709 Screw Sems Cylinder Shield Mnt_ Cover Cylinder Head 916 280321 Armature Assembly 966 490074 Screw Seres Armature Mounting 967 491588 Plug Spark 968 223765 Screw Sems 969 490073 Wire Ground 971 94018 Gaske...

Page 32: ...t to the spark plug All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center and most Retail Steres WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW ING INFORMATION PRODUCT REAR TINE TILLER MODEL NUMBER 917 299850 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 130202 TYPE NUMBER 3273 01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units n...

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