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The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, 
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye 
shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vi-
 sion safety mask over spec ta cles or standard safety glasses.

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Nut 

“B”

Nut 

“A”

Outer Side 
Shield

Depth Stake Pin
“RELEASED” Position

“Locked” 
Po si tion

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Transport Position

Deeptest Tilling

Depth Stake

Shallowest Tilling
(Cultivating)

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2

Drive Control Bar
“DISENGAGED” 
Position

Shift Lever

Drive Control Bar
“ENGAGED” Position

HOW TO  USE YOUR TILLER

Know how to operate all controls before 
adding fuel and oil or attempting to start 
engine.

STOPPING

TINES AND DRIVE

1.   Release drive control bar to stop move-

 ment.

2.   Move shift lever to “N” (neutral) po-

 si tion.

ENGINE

•   Move throttle control to “STOP” po si tion. 

If equipped with stop switch, move 
switch to “STOP” position.

NOTE:

 Never use choke to stop engine.

TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL 
DRIVE

•   Always release drive control bar be fore 

moving shift  lever into another po si tion.

•   Tine movement is achieved by mov-

ing shift lever to (  ) till position and 
en gag ing drive control bar.

FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY/TINES 
STOPPED

•   Release drive control bar and move shift 

lever in di ca tor to “F” (forward) po si tion.  
Engage drive control bar and tiller will 
move forward.

REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES 
STOPPED

1.   DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND 

TILLER.

2.   Release the drive control bar.
3.   Move throttle control to “SLOW” po-

 si tion.

4.   Move shift lever indicator to “R” (re-

 verse) position.

5.   Hold drive control bar against the 

han dle to start tiller movement.

HARD TO SHIFT GEARS

•   Briefl y engage drive control bar and re-

 lease or rock tiller forward and back ward 
until are able to shift gears.

DEPTH STAKE

The depth stake can be raised or lowered 
to allow you more versatile tilling and cul-
ti vat ing, or to more easily transport your 
tiller.

TILLING

1.   Release depth stake pin.  Pull the 

depth stake up for increased tilling 
depth.  Place depth stake pin in hole of 
depth stake to lock in position.

2.   Place shift lever indicator in till position.
3.   Hold the drive control bar against the 

han dle to start tilling movement.  Tines 
and wheels will both turn.

4.   Move throttle control to “FAST” position 

for deep tilling.  To cultivate, throttle 
con trol can be set at any desired 
speed, de pend ing on how fast or slow 
you wish to cultivate. 

IMPORTANT: 

Always release drive control 

bar before moving shift lever into another 
position.

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Страница 1: ...ssion engine which operates differently from previously built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Страница 2: ...oduct is in use in the united states This Warranty gives 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 U S A IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw ing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death TRAIN...

Страница 3: ...he State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or elec tric starting motors Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine motor is running ex cept where specifically recommended by manufacturer OPERATION Do not put hands or feet near or under r...

Страница 4: ...sources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark ar rester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it...

Страница 5: ...16 UNC Grade 5 2 Shear Pins Clips ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when the tiller was produced They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers Some of these accessories may not apply to your tiller SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER BELT TINES SHEAR PIN HAIRPIN CLIP FURROW OPENER ENGINE TILLER PERFORMANCE TILLER MAINTENANCE UNASSEMBLED...

Страница 6: ...aid in keeping lock in place until handle assembly is lowered into po sition 2 Grasp handle assembly Hold in up position Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch Slide handle as sembly into position 3 Rotate handle assembly down Insert rear carriage bolt first with head of bolt on L H side of tiller and loosely as semble locknut LEFT RIGHT OPERATOR S POSITION FRONT overhead_views_10 Your new ...

Страница 7: ...nce Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI HANDLE HEIGHT Handle height may be adjusted to bet ter suit operator See TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual handles_97 Handle Assembly UP Position Tighten handle lock lever to hold Loosen Handle Lock Lever to Move handles_34 Locknut Pivot Bolt Handle Base Rear Cartridge Bolt Gearcase Slot Handle Lock Lever Flat Washer Ha...

Страница 8: ...ng Shield Outer Side Shield Recoil Starter Handle Shift Lever Indicator Depth Stake Drive Control Bar Shift Lever DRIVE CONTROL BAR Used to engage tines DEPTH STAKE Controls depth at which tiller will dig OUTER SIDE SHIELD Adjustable to protect small plants from being buried LEVELING SHIELD Levels tilled soil SHIFT LEVER Used to shift transmission gears SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR Shows which gear the t...

Страница 9: ...osition and engaging drive control bar FORWARD WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED Release drive control bar and move shift lever indicator to F forward position Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward REVERSE WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED 1 DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER 2 Release the drive control bar 3 Move throttle control to SLOW po sition 4 Move shift lever indicator to R re verse posit...

Страница 10: ...in upright position to prevent oil leakage BEFORE STARTING ENGINE IMPORTANT Be very careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when checking or adding oil or fuel Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved clean covered containers use clean fill funnels ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Us...

Страница 11: ...out of fuel it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected 2 Move shift lever indicator to N neu tral position 3 Place throttle control in FAST posi tion 5 Move choke control to choke position 5 Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle with other hand Pull rope out slowly until engin...

Страница 12: ...ts section of this manual If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed the shear pins are designed to break before internal damage occurs to the transmission If shear pin s break replace only with those shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual tire_1 tire_2 Hairpin Cllip OUTER VIEW OF TIRE INNER VIEW OF TIRE Clevis Pin Hairpin Clip Clevis Pin ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING 1 Place blocks...

Страница 13: ...nce 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 At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or rep...

Страница 14: ...for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Add SAE 30 mo tor oil or equivalent Tighten oil filler plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tiller is on level surface Oil wil...

Страница 15: ...ase fitting with 1 oz of EP 1 grease CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot We do not rec ommend using pressurized water garden hose etc to clean your unit unless the gasket area around the transmission and the engine muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine will shorten the useful life of your tiller Clean engine wheels fi...

Страница 16: ...ews from side of belt guard 2 Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard located behind wheel 3 Pull belt guard out and away from unit 4 Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure 2 Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then remove from trans mission pulley 3 Place new belt in groove of trans mission pulley and into engine pulley BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF IDLER P...

Страница 17: ...se may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary However engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel tem perature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adj...

Страница 18: ...tarting the en gine and letting 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 storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor age container Always follow the...

Страница 19: ...clean gasoline 5 Loose spark plug wire 5 Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug 6 Carburetor out of adjust 6 Make necessary adjust ment ments Loss of power 1 Engine is overloaded 1 Set depth stake and wheels for shallower tilling 2 Dirty air cleaner 2 Clean or replace aircleaner cartridge 3 Low oil level dirty oil 3 Check oil level change oil 4 Faulty spark plug 4 Clean and regap or ...

Страница 20: ... belt is off pulley s 3 Inspect V belt Engine runs but 1 Tilling too deep 1 Set depth stake for shallower labors when tilling tilling 2 Throttle control not 2 Check throttle control setting properly adjusted 3 Carburetor out of 3 Make necessary adjust adjustment ments Tines Skip 1 Shear pin s broken 1 Replace shear pin s over ground Hard to Shift 1 Gears not timmed 1 Briefly engage drive control i...

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