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Caution:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

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6.0 HP

17 iNCH TINE WIDTH

TU TULLER WiTH

COUNTER F_OTATI TIN

®Assembly

- Operation

Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments

, Repa_r Parts

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SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers

TRAINING

, Read the Owner's Manual carefulty_ Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly

• Never allow children to operate the equipment.. Never allow adutts to operate the equipment without proper instruction

• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets.

PREPARATION

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects°

• Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine (motor).

• Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate outer garments.r Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces°

• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable

• Use an approved fuel container.

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Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine

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Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fi!I fuel tank indoors.

Replace gasoline cap securely and ciean up spilled fuel before restarting.

o Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors.

• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the

engine (motor) is running (except where specifically recommended by manufacturer).

OPERATION

o Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

= Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross-

ing gravel drives, walks, or roads, Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic, Do not carry passengers.

.

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After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller

° Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling

• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause

Vibration is generally a warning of trouble

• Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating position, o Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended.

Disengage the tines, shift into neutral, and stop the engine.

° Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the engine and make 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,

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 attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.

• Never operate the maclqine at high speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.

• Never allow bystanders near the unit o Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller (such as wheel weights, counterweights, cabs, and the like).

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Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light

• Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward, If this occurs, tet go of the handlebars and do not restrain the machine

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

° Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe working condition.

Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts, and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

o Atways refer to the operator's guide instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period.

- IMPORTANT-

CAUTIONS, IMPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEANS

OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR

CRITICAL INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL

IMPORTANT: USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE ISA

POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT.

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NOTE: Gives essential information that witl aid you to better understand, incorporate, or execute a particular set of instructions,.

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Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.

CAUTION!!!

BECOMEALERT!!!

SAFETY IS INVOLVED

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YOUR

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CAUTION: Always disconnect spark not contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

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WARNING ...........

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of .Califor- nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tiller,

It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, pfease contact your' nearest authorized Sears

Service Center/Department.

They have competent, welF trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

PIease read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tiller' propedy

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES",

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER:

DISPLACEMENT:

GASOLINE CAPACITY:

6,0 HP

11.88 cu_ino(195cc)

4 Quarts

Unleaded Regular

I i OIL (API-SF/SG) :

(CAPACITY: 20 oz.)

SPARK PLUG :

(GAP: 030")

SAE 30 (Above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (Befow 32°F)

Champion

RN4C

MODEL

NUMBER 917.293650

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF

PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE

FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED TO

THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION,

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTHSERIALNUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEPIN A SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

° Read and observe the safety rules.

o Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tiller.

o Follow the instructions under the "Customer

Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's

Manual..

IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD t_OT BE USED ON

OR NEAR ANY UNIMPROVED FOREST-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 SPARK ARRESTER IS USED, tT 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

SEE YOUR

CODE).

SEARS

OTHER

AUTHORIZED

STATES

SERVICE

MAY HAVE SIMILARLAWS_

CENTER/DEPARTMENT

PARTS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL FOR PART NUMBER.

FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON FEDERAL LANDS+

FOR SPARK ARRESTER.

REFER TO THE REPAIR

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER

For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Ti_ler is maintained, 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 W&rranty does not cover: o Expendable items which become wom during normal use, such as tines, spark plugs, air cleaners and belt&

° Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owneCs manual.

o If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN TILLER TO THE NEAREST SEARS

SERVlCE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATE& THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS

PRODUCT 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/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SAFETY RULES ............................................................

2

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...................... 3,13-15

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......................................

3

WARRANTY ...................................................................

ACCESSORIES .............................................................

ASSEMBLY ................................................................

6-8

OPERATION ................ ;...... ;.....................................

9-12

3

5

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ......................................

13

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS .................................

15-18

STORAGE ...................................................................

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................

19

20

REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ........................................

21-27

REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ......................................

28-33

SERVICEIPARTS ORDERING ................ BACK COVER

UNDEX

A

Accessories ........................................... 5

Adjustments:

Carburetor .....................................

Depth Stake .................................10

15

Side Shields ..................................11

Throttle .........................................18

Tines ............................................ 17

V-Belt (Ground Drive) .............. 16

Air Cleaner ....................................... 14

B

Belt:

Belt Guard .................................. 16

Repair Parts .............................

22

V-Belt (Ground Drive) ............. 16

C

Cooling System ................................. 14

Controls:

Throttle .......................................... 9

Drive (Tines) ................................ 9

Cultivating ............................................12

Customer Responsibilities:

Engine (conrd)

Lubrication ................................ 14

Oil Level .........................................11

Stopping ..........................................

Winter Operation ........................14

Repair Parts:

R

Rules for Safe Operation .................. 2

S

Service & Adjustments:

Carburetor .......................................

Fuel:

Filling Tank

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Throttle ..........................................t8

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Type ............................................ 11

Finish:

V-Belt (Ground Drive) ............... t6

Wheels

Maintenance ........................................

Service:

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Service Record ............................13

Shear Pins:

Handle:

Height Adjustment ..................... 15

Repair Parts .................................21

Operation ...................................12

Repair Parts ................................ 26

Spark Plug:

L

Gap .............................................

3

Maintenance ...........................

15

Lubrication:

Lubrication Chart

Storage:

Fue! System ............................... 19

Engine ......................................... 14

Tiller ...........................................

19

Finish ..............................................15

Maintenance Schedule ............ 13

Muffler 15

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Oil Change .................................. 14

Spark Plug ................................. 15

Transmission ...............................15

WBelt (Ground Drive) ............... 16

D

Depth Stake:

E

Engine:

Air Cleaner ................................. 14

Cooling System ........................ 14

FuelType ......................................11

Muffler:

Maintenance ................................15

Spark Arrester ...............................3

O

Oil:

Level ............................................. 11

Type

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11,14

Operation:

Cultivating .....................................12

Starting Engine ...........................12

Stopping Tines & Engine ...........10

Tilling Hints ..................................12

Tine Operation .......................... 10

Transporting Tiller ...................... 11

Winter Operation ........................14

Tines:

Arrangement/Replacement ..... 17

Operation ..................................

10

Repair Parts .................................26

12

Transmission:

Maintenance ................................15

Repair Parts ................................ 24

Troubleshooting .................................20

Transporting ...........................................

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Wheels:

Removal ...................................

15

Repair Parts ..............................

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ACCESSORIES

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These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also available at most Sears Retail outlets and Service Centers. Most Sears Stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller= i

ENGINE

SPARK PLUG

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MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN

ENG'i'NE"'O'iL STABILIZER r,,,

TILLER

PERFORMANCE

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FURROW OPENER

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TILLER

MAINTENANCE

BELT TINES SHEAR PIN

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HAIRPIN CLIP

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Your new flier has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed_

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 tiller handles)°

(1) Utility knife

(1) Wire cutter

(1) Screwdriver

(1) Tire pressure gauge

(t) Pair of pliers

(1) 9/16" wrench

FRONT

LEFT RIGHT

(2) Handle Locks

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OPERATOR'S

POSITION

FIG. 1

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

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(1) Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 UNC x I Gr 5 i IIIIIIIH

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(1) Center Locknut 3/8-16 UNC

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(1) Handle Lock Lever

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(1) Pivot Bolt

3/8-16 UNC Grade 5

6

Extra Shear Pins & Ciips

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ASSEMBLY

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UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig, 2)

o Grasp handle assembly,

HoIdin"up"position. Be sure

handle lock remains in gearcase notch, Slide handle assembly into position,,

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GEARCASE

NOTCH

HANDLE

ASSEMBLY

FIG. 2

INSTALL HANDLE (See Figs. 3, 4, and 5)

o Insert one handle lock (with teeth facing outward) in

gearcase notch_ (Apply grease on smooth side of handl_ lock to aid in keeping lock in place until handle assembly is lowered into position.)

VIEW FROM R,H. SIDE OF TILLER

\ HANDLE ASSEMBLY

HANDLE

LOCK

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"UP" POSITION

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT; WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING

TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK

CABLES,,

, While holding handle assembly, cutcabletiessecuring handle assembly to top frame and depth stake_ Let handle assembly rest on tiller, o Remove top frame of carton°

• Slowly ease handle assembly up and place on top of carton, o Cut down right hand front and right hand rear' corners of carton, lay side carton wall down.

• Remove packing material from handle assembly°

• Separate shift rod from handle assembly,

SHIFT ROD

LOCK

HOLD

LEVERTO

__

LOOSEN HANDLE _

LOCK LEVER TO

MOVE I

FIG. 4

.

Rotate handle assembly down. Insert rear carriage bolt first, with head of bolt on LH. side of tiller and loosely assemble Iocknut (See Fig. 5).

= Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten.

o Cut down remaining corners of carton and lay panels flat.

= Lower the handle assembly,, Tighten nut on carriage bolt so handle moves with some resistance.

This wil!

allow for easier adjustmenL

• Place flat washer on threaded end of handle lock lever.

° Insert handle 10ck lever" through handle base and gearcase.

Screw in handle lock lever just enough to hold lever in place.

= Insert second handle 10Ck(with teeth inward) in the slot of the handle base (just inside of washer).

• Raise handle assembly to highest position and securely tighten handle lock lever by rotating clockwise.

Leaving handle assembly in highest position will make it easier to connect shift rod.

REAR

CARRIAGE

BOLT

GEARCASE

SLOT

_

HANDLE

LOCK

FLAT

WASHER

'

LOCK

LEVER

HANDLE

FIG. 3

7

HANDLE

BASE

"_

LOCKNUT

FIG. 5

PIVOT

BOLT

CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 6)

o Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of shift lever indicator.

• Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to securer

° Insert other end of shift rod into hole in shift lever.

° Insert second hairpin clip through hole of shift rod°

ATTACHTHISEND

TOSHIFTLEVER

ATTACHTHIS

ENDTO SHIFT

INDICATOR LEVER _

REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE

, Adjust handte assembyto lowest position, Be sure lock lever is tightened securely° o Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N" (neutral) position (See Fig. 6)

° Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle° Separate cardboard cover from 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.

SHIFT

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HAIRPIN

CLIP

SHIFT ROD i,i i,,

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LEVER

INDICATOR

HANDLE

COLUMN

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CABLES

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FIG. 6

HAIRPIN CLIP

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FIG. 7

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes, Correct and equal tire pressure is

important for best tilling performance° o Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI°

HANDLE HEIGHT

• Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator.

(See 'TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual)_

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KNOW YOUR TILLER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER,

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Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference°

These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product.

Learn and understand their meaning.

T{LL|NG FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE

CAUTION

OR WARNING

ENG1NE

ON

ENGINE

OFF

FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OtL

STOP O

DRIVE _

CONTROL _

BAR

THROTTLE

CONTROL

SHIFT LEVER

INDICATOR

PRIMER

DEPTH STAKE _

LEVELING

SHIELD

_ _ _ _ _\_

RECOIL

STARTER

HANDLE

OUTER

SIDE

SHIELD

FIG. 8

MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute,

PRIMER - pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine,

DEPTH STAKE - Controls depth at which tiller will dig

DRIVE CONTROL BAR _ Used to engage tines,

LEVELING SHIELD * Levels tilled soil.

OUTER SIDE SHIELD - Adjustable to protect small plants from being buried.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Used to start the engine,

SHIFT LEVER - Used to shift transmission gears,

SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR - Shows which gear the transmission is in_

THROTTLE CONTROL - Controls engine speed..

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 vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

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HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER

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

DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 10)

The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilling and cultivating, or to more easily transport

'our tiller°

STOPPING (See Fig. 9)

TINES AND DRIVE

Release drive control bar to stop movement.

o Move shift lever to "N" (neutral) position.

ENGINE o Move throttle control to "STOP" position.

o Never use choke to stop engine_

SHALLOWES=I

TILLING

TILLING

POSITION

DRIVE CONTROL BAR

"ENGAGED" POSITION

.THROTTLE

SHIFT

LEVER

DRIVE CONTROL BAR

"DISENGAGED" POSITION

FIG. 9

TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE

• Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position.

• r "T"

(till) position and engaging drive control bar.

FORWARDWHEELS ON LY/TINES STOPPED

• Release drive control bar and move shift lever indicator to "F" (forward)position

tiller will move forward.,

Engage drive control bar and

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 tifier movement.

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TILLING (See Fig, 11)

o 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

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Place shift lever indicator in 'q" position, o Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tilling movemenL Tines and wheels will both turn,

Move throttle control to "FAST" position for deep tilling.

To cultivate, throttle control can be set at any desired speed, depending on how fast or slow you wish to cultivate.

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE CONTROL BAR

BEFORE MOVING SHIFT LEVER INTO ANOTHER

POSITION

DEPTH STAKE PIN

"RELEASED"

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POSITION

NUT "A"

OUTER

SIDE SHIELD

NUT "B"

FIG. 11

"LOCKED"

POSITION

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TURNING

Release the drive control bar,

Move throttle control to "SLOW" position.

Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position.

Tines will net turn

Lift handle to raise tines out of ground.

Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from tines.

When you have completed your turn-around, release the drive control barand lower handle. Place shift lever in "T" (till) position and move throttle control to desired speed, To begin tilling, hold drive control bar against the handle,

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• To read proper'level, tighten engine oil cap each time.

• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

• For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFI-

CATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. All oil must meet

A.PJ. Service Classification SF or SG.

= For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See oil viscosity chart in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual),,

° To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities section in this manual,,

OIL FILL

CAP/DIPSTICK

OUTER SIDE SHIELDS (See Fig. 11)

The front edges of the outer side shields are slotted so that the shields can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for shallow tilling to protect small plants from being buried.

Loosen nut "A" in slot and nut "B"_ Move shield to desired position (both sides)° Retighten nuts.

TO TRANSPORT

FIG. 12

CAUTION: Before lifting or transport-

ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool. Disconnectsparkplugwire.

Drain

gasoline from fuel tank.

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AROUND THE YARD

• Release the depth stake pin,. Move the depth stake down to the top hole for transporting the tiller, Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position,

This prevents tines from scuffing the ground.

o Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position for transporting°

• Hold the drive cont{ol bar against the handle to start tiller movement, Tines will net turn.

• Move throttle control to desired speed,

AROUND'TOWN

° Disconnect spark plug wire,

° Drain fuel tank.

Transport 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 OtL AND FUEL AND STORE

IN APPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS.

CLEAN FILL FUNNELS.

USE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12)

• The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the factory, already titled with SAE 30 summer weight oil,

= Be sure tiller is tevel and the area around oil fill is clean_

= Check oil level before each use,, Add oil if needed° Fill to full line on dipstick.

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ADD GASOLINE

= Fill fuel tank Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline wilt increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life.)

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

BELOW 32°F (0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN, WINTER GRADE

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohot or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage° Acidic gas can damage the fue!

system of an engine while in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer, Drain the gas tan k, start the engine and let it run untit 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 in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur_

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CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top

of fuel tank to prevent spills and to

allow for fuel expansion, if gasoline is accidentally spilled, move machine

away from area of spill.

Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared.

Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil

or fuel, Do not store, spill or use gaso- line near an open flame.

OPERATUON

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TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7)

When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

= Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected.

• Move shift lever indicator to "N" (neutral) position..

• Place throttle controlin "FAST" po_ition.

= To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes, o Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle with other hand. Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point)°

° Pull recoil starter handle quickly.

Do not let starter handle snap back against starter.

= Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging tines.

NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps., in warmerweather over priming maycause flooding and engine will not start° If you do flood engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps.

o Soil conditions are important for proper tilling° Tines will not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may contribute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller° Hard soi! should be moistened before tilling; however, extremely wet soil will "ball-up" or clump dudng tilling° Wait until the soil is less wet in order to achieve the best results. When tilling in the fall, remove vines and long grass to prevent them from wrapping around the tine shaft and slowing your tilling operation.

° Do not lean on handle° This takes weight off the wheels and reduces traction.

To get through a reaIly tough section of sod or hard ground, apply upward pressure on handle or lower the depth stake.

77

//

/i' i/

/J

//

_1f

FIG. 14

CULTIVATING

Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to prevent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the ptants. At the same time, breaking up the upper layer of soil crust will he}p retain moisture in the soil. Best digging depth

is 1" to 3". Lower the outer side shields to protect small plants from being buried.

= Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which wi!) allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rough condition, promoting no further growth of weeds and grass (See Fig. 15).

PRIMER

RECOIl. STARTER

HANDLE

FIG. 13

TILLING HINTS

.................

©

\_1

O handling your tiller, start actual field

CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to

way between "FAST" and "IDLE").

i , , ,i, i,,11....

i,=

° Tilling is digging into turning over, and breaking up packed soil before" planting° Loose, unpacked soi!

helps root growth° Best tilling depth is 4 to 6'. A tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted vegetation, The decomposition of this vegetable matter enriches the soil.

Depending on the climate (rainfall and wind), it may be advisable to till the soil at the end of the growing season to further condition the soil.

o 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. 14).

12

FIG. 15

TINE SHEAR PINS

The tine assemblies on your tiller are secured to the tine shaft with shear pins (See 'q-INE REPLACEMENT" in the

Service and Adjustments 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

................

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CUSTOMER RESIPON BILUTIES

, ....

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,= ' ,

, ........

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SCHEDULE

REGULAR SERVICE

=

Check Engine 0it Level

=lull Ill, =!,

Change Engine Oil

= ,H , 111

Oil Pivot Points

..................

_#' _#'

1_1,2

Inspect Spark Attester / Muffler

Inspect AIr Screen

= i

Clean or Replace Air Cfeaner Cartridge

1,, ,,1, ,111 ==u

Clean Engine Cylinder Fins

_'

=ui!==,=

_2

Replace Spark Plug _#_

1 - Chango mote often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures,

2 - Service more often when operating in ditty or dusty conditions

, , ,= ,,= H,= ........

H,u H= HH '' =

LUBRiCATiON CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tiiler does not cover items that have been subjected to operator' abuse or' negligence° To receive fufl value from the warranty, the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual,

Some adjustments wilt 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 seasom o Once a year you should replace the spark pfug, clean or replace air filter, and check tines and belts for' wear.

A new' spark plug and clean air filter assure proper airfuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer,

BEFORE EACH USE

= Check engine oil level°

• Check tine operation°

, Check for' loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART").

** ENGINE

PIN

I

* THROTTLE

CONTROL

* LEVELING

HINGES

* IDLER

BRACKET

WHEEL

HUB

* SAE 30 OR 10W-30 MOTOR OIL

** REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION

13

m ,_ .....................

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CUSTOMER RESPONSBB L TmES

,, ii,lll,r,t

Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent

accidental starting of engine.

Preventfires{ Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spiliedoil, orfuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris°

Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected temperature,

SAE VISCOSITY GRACES

_F "20_

°c

._o

TEMPERATURE

0_ 30° 32_ 40° 60 _ B0 _ 100_

.{o ._oo

oo ,'o, _oo 30° °

RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

FIG. 16

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W*30, etco)

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F (0°C). Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil

Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year ifthe tractor is not used for25 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 motor oil or equivalent.

Tighten oil filler plug securely

each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 16 and 17)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change,

All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SHo

• Be sure tiller is on level surface.

Oi! will drain more freely when warm°

.

Use a funnel to prevent oil spill on tiller, and catch oil in a suitable container_

.

Remove oil drain plug and oil fill cap/dipstick, Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine,

For easier removal of plug use 7/16 12 Pt. socket with extension.

.

Tip tiller forward to drain oil,

• After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely°

• Refill engine with oil through oil fill tube. See "CHECK

ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in the Operation section of this manual.

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter,,

Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera* tion or every season° Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs firsL

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions,,

° Remove cover screw and cover,

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Remove foam pre-cleaner from air cleaner cover.,

° Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

o Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth,

• Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil o If very dirty or damaged, rep{ace pre-cieaner.

• Reinstall pre-cleaner into air cleaner cover.

.

ReinstalI cover and secure screw.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

= Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor.

Clean base carefully to prevent

debris from entering carburetor._

.

° Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface° If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

Reinstall cartridge, cover with pre-cleaner and secure with screw,

IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS

KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE

CARTRIDGE, THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF

THE CARTRIDGE.

DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE DO NOT

USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE°

FOAM

PRECLEANER

COVER

COVER

SCREW

AIRCLEANER

CARTRIDGE

FIG. 18

COOLING SYSTEM

(See Fig. 19)

Your engine is air cooled° For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean°

• Clean air screen frequently using a stiff-bristled brush°

° Keep cylinder fins, levers, and linkage free of dirt and chaff..

_ CYLINDER FINS MUFFLER .<j---_,

FIG. 19

AIR SCREEN

FIG, 17

14

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CUSTO

MUFFLER

Do not operate tiller without muffler.. Do not tamper with exhaust system.

Damaged mufflers or' spark arresters could create a fire hazard° Inspect periodically and replace if necessary, if your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection Replace if damaged

ESPONSBBmLmTIES

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TRANSMISSION

Your transmission is sealed and will only require lubrication if serviced, m,ii

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling season or after every 50 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PRODUCT SPECI-

FICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

CLEANING

° Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. of alt foreign matter.

o Keep finished su daces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc..

o Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax..

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your unit unless the muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep waterouL Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life

$E ADJUSTMENTS

TILLER

CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug, i , ,r_r ,,r,

TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig.

20)

Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions,

Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil,

= First loosen handle lock lever,

= Handle can be positioned at different settings between

"HIGH" and "LOW" positions,

.

Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting,

l'O REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 21)

o Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping.

o Remove outer side shield by _emoving nuts"A" and"B"

Remove inner side shield by removing nuts "C" and

"D"_

Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from wheel o Remove wheel and tire_

Repair tire and reassemble°

HANDLE (HIGH

)

HANDLE

LOCK

LEVER

HANDLE (LOW

POSITION)

I

HAIRPIN

CLIP

FIG. 20

TIRE CARE

_

less beads are seated, overinflation

CAUTION: When mounting tires, un-

, ,, , i, , ii ,

• Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure.

If tire pressures are not equal, tiller will pull to one side,

• Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber° 15

NUT "B" i

FIG. 21

INNER SIDE

OUTER

SIDE

SHIELD

SHIELD

i1,,

TO REMOVE

BELT GUARD

(See Fig. 22)

• Remove L.H, inner and outer side shields (See "TO

REMOVE WHEEL" in this section of this manual), o Remeve hairpin clip andclevis pinfromleffwheeL Pull wheef out from tiller about t inch o Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of belt guard, o Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard

(located behind wheel)

• Pull belt guard cut and away from unit

.

Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure

BELT GUARD

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SERVmCE AN ADJUSTMENTS

CAP NUT

AND WASHER

""

/

CAP NUT

AND WASHER

_z_ _\

_l_ _

\ HAIRPIN CLIP AND

CLEVIS PiN

FIGo 22

BEHIND

TIRE)

TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See

Figs.

22 and 23)

o Remove belt guard (See''TO REMOVE BELT GUARD" in this section of this manual)

• Loosen belt guides "A" and "B" and atso nuts "C" and

° Remove old belt by slipping from engine pulfey 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, o 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 ciip_

Replace inner and cuter side shields.

GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

Fig. 23)

(See

For proper belt tension, the extension spring should have about 5/8 inch stretch when drive control bar is in "EN-

GAGED" position This tension can be attained as follows:

• Loosen cable clip screw securing the drive control cable.

, Slide cable forward for less tension and rearward for more tension until about 5/8 inch stretch is obtained while the drive control bar is engaged..

Tighten cable clip screw securely..

ENGINE

PULLEY

BELT

GUIDE "A'

BELT

CABLE CLiP

SCREW

CONTROL

CABLE

IDLER

PULLEY TRANSMISSION

PU LLEY

FIG. 23_

16

EXTENSION

SPRING

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 24, 25 and 26)

,,i ,11 ii i1,1.i,.

,, gloves or other protection when handling tines.

A badly worn tine causes'your ii'i'ler to work harder and dig mote shallow., Most important, worn tines cannot chop and shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as good tines A tine this worn needs to be replaced.

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-I/2 inches they should be replaced or straightened as necessary o New tines should be assembled as shown in Fig. 26.

Sharpened tine edges will rotate rearward from above..

NEW TINE WORN TINE

COUNTER

TINE

ROTATION

FIG. 24

SHARP EDGE

SHEAR PiN

SHEAR PIN

EDGES

FIG. 26

17

TINE

3-1t2" MAX--4

1

[

I

1

FIG. 25

_TINE

HAIRPIN CLIP

HAIRPIN CLIP

SHARP EDGE

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 27)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary° If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: o With engine not running, move remote throttle control

[ever to "FAST" position.

° If throttle lever on engine touches high speed stop, no further adjustment is necessary, tf throttle lever does not touch high speed stop, continue with adjustment procedure_

• Loosen cable clamp screw° o Move throttle lever up until ittouches high speed stop, and hold in this position_ o Tighten cable clamp screw securely..

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, temperature, altitude or load, If the carburetor does need adjustment, contact your nearest authorized service cente r/department

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINE SPEED, OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS_ IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED

HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING,

NEAREST AUTHORIZED

CONTACT

SERVICE

YOUR

CENTER/

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIPMENT

AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS

HIGH SPEED STOP \ %

CABLE

THROTTLE /

CABLE

CLAMP

SCREW

FIG. 27

THROTTLE

LEVER

18

Immediately prepare your tiller' for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.

= ,,,,i ....

i,

CAUTION: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure,

.....

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TILLER

o Clean entire tiller'(See "CLEANING" in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual), o Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual,,

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened° Inspect moving parts fordamage, breakage and wear'. Replace if necessary.

• Touch up al] rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting,.

ENGmNE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL

FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE_

ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL

BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING

ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE

WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF

ACIDS DURING STORAGEI ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE

THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE 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 tahk 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 storage container.

Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container.

Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allowthestabilizerto reach the carburetor.

Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor' if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain eli (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil.

(See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual)_

CYLINDERS

o Remove spark plug o Pour1 ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder° o Pull starter' handie slowly several times to distribute oil o Replace with new spark plug.

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

.

Replace your' gasoline can if your can starts to rust_

Rust and/or dirt in your' gasoline will cause problems.

If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.

,, Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover' that does not retain moisture.

Do not use plastic.

Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TILLER WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM,

19

PROBLEM

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I'H'""H" I" I" I

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

i,i P,,,ll , , ,, , LILI,]I','U"I'Nr,L',1,', ....................

CAUSE CORRECTION

Wli! not start i,i ii

Hard to start i, H,, i

1

2

3

4

5

Out of fuel

Engine not "CHOKED" propedy

Engine flooded

Dirty air cleaner

Water in fuel

, ,,===,1

8

9

10

6

7

Clogged fuel tank

Loose spark plug wire

Bad spark plug ar improper gap

Carburetor out of adjustment,

Oil soaked air filter t

2

Throttle contro} not sat properly

Dirty air cleaner

3

4

5

Bad spark plug or improper gap

State or dirty fuel

Loose spark plug wire

6 Carburetor out of adjustment ii H,"H',N

Loss of power 1

2

3

Engine is overloaded

Dirty air cleaner

Low oil tevelfdtrty oil

4 Faulty spark plug

5 Oil in fuel

6 Stale or dirty fue}

7 Water in fuel

8

9

10

11 t2

13

Clogged fuel tank

Spark plug wire loose

Dirty engine air screen

Dirty/clogged muffler,

Carburetor out of adiustment,

Poor compression

, 'H,H"" I","

Engine overheats

Excessive bounce/ difficult handling

Soil balls up or clumps

3

4

5

1 Low oil level/dirty oil

2 Dirty engine air screen

Dirty engine

Partially plugged muffler

Improper carburetor adjustment i, i , i ll,l,,i,,

1 Ground too dry and hard i i i, :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

1 Ground too wet.

Engine rune but tiller won't move

1 Drive control bar is not engaged

2 V-bait not correctly adjusted

3 V-belt Isoff pulley(s)

Engine runs but labors when tilling

• 1 Tilling too deep

2 Throttle control not properly adjusted

3 Carburetor out of adjustment i ,, ,,IHI '"HI'H ........

I ' I .................

Tines will not rotate 1 Shear pin(s) broken

I, Fill fueftank

2 See '3"0 START ENGINE" in Operation section

3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start

4 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge

5 Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refitl tank with fresl_ 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

10 Replace air filter

4

5

6 t Place throttle control in 'FAST" position

2 Ciean or replace air cleaner cartridge

3 Repiace spark plug or adjust gap

Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline,

Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug

Make necessary adjustments

9

10

1 !

12

!3

4

5

6

7

1 Set depth stake for shallower tilling

2 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge

3 Check oil level/change oil

Clean and regap or change spark pSug

Drain and clean fuel tank and refill, and clean carburetor

Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline,

Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh

8 gasoline

Remove rue{ tank and clean

Connect and tighten spark plug wire

Clean engine air screen

Clean/replace muIfler

Make necessary adjustments

Contact an authorized service center/department i i i ii i

1 Check oil level/change oil

2, Clean engine air screen,

3, Ctean cylinder fins, air screen, and muffter area

4 Remove and clean muffler

5 Adjust carburetor to richer position

Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions,

Wait for more favorable soil conditions, t

2

3

Engage drive control

Inspect/adjust V-belt inspect Vobelt

1

2

3

Set depth stake for shallower tilling,

Check throttle control setting

Make necessary adjustments

1 Repiace shear pin(s)

2O

REPARRPARTS

TALLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293650

HANDLES

9

_ _--.:,_ -,'_7-.- _-

•t;% ,

29

KEY

NO,

5

6

7

8

1

2

3

4

!3

14

15

!6

9

10

11

12

17

18

PART

NO.

127012X

141406

110673X

1272"54X

6712J

137119

110641 X

71191008

72010520

110646X

STD624003

81328

110741X

109313X

110702 X

STD533710

109229X

STD541437

DESCRIPTION

Throttle, Control

Grip, Handle

Grommet, Handle

Bar, Drive Control Assembly

Cap, Vinyl

Panel, Control

Bushing, Split

* Screw, Pan Head #10-24

* Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2

Handle, Grip

* Clip, Hairpin

Bolt, Shoulder

Handle, Shift

Grommet, Rubber

Rod, Shift

* Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x ! Gr. 5

Lock, Handle

* Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16

15

\

23 tl

31 \

\

\ k..

KEY

NO.

19

20

21

22

23

PART

NO,

19131611

109228X

150258

121145X

86777

24 9484R

25 73970500

26 110675X

27 STD541025

28 STD551125

29 STD541462

31 150696

DESCRIPTION

Washer 13/32 x 1 x tl Gao

Lever, Lock, Handle

Handle, Assemble

Clip, Plastic, Cable

Screw, Hex, Washer Hd, Slotted

#10-24 x 1/2

Clip

Locknut, Hex, Flange

Clutch, Cable

* Nut, Hex 1/4-20

* Washer', Lock 1/4

*Nut, Keps #10-24

Bolt, Pivot

* STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoS. inches.

1 inch = 25.4 mm

21

REPAURPARTS

MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293650

3

1

39

8

17

21

20

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 STD54!431

Nut, Keps 5/t6-18

2 STD551137 *Washer, Lock 3/8

3 STD541037 * Nut, Hex 3/8-16

4 74930568 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 4-1/4

5 154734 Screw Shift Lever

6 110111X

7 STD532505

8 8700J

9 86777

Lever, Shift

* Bolt, Carriage

Screw, Hex, Washer Head, Slotted

#10-24 x 1/2

1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5

Plate, Shift indicator

10 9484R

11 STD551125

Clip

* Washer, Lock 1/4

12 STD541025

13 23230506

* Nut, Hex 1/4-20

* Screw, Set, 5/16-t8 x 3/8

14 120938X

15 STD551031

Spacer, Split

* Washer

0°327 x 0.42 x 2.68

11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga..

16 145102

17 STD541031

Sheave, Transmission

* Nut, Hex 5/16-18

19 12000028

20 !10653X

Ring, Retainer

Guard, Pinch Point

21 145216

22 104214X

23 5015J

128952

795R

Spacer, Split

Rim

Tire Valve

0.327 x 0_42 x I 688

Nut, Cap 5/16-18

Tire

24 126875X

25 STD624003

Rivet, Drilled

26

27

!31159X574

132801

28 104679X

* Clip, Hairpin

Guard, Belt

Beft, V

Pulley, Idler

26

22

23

24

22

25

KEY

NO.

PART

NO,

DESCRIPTION

29 12000032

30 105611X

31 102384X

Ring, Klip

Bracket, Idler

Bolt, Hex 5/16-16 × 12

32 10214IX Shaft, Idler Arm

33 STD523710 * Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1

34 102383X

35 74760532

36 102331X

37 130812

38 145822

39 140062

41 19111610

42 15t004

43 69t 80

Counterweight,

Sheave, Engine

Stud, Guard Belt

Cap, Plunger

L.Ho

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 2

Bracket, Reinforcement, L..H.

Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga

Spacer

Nut Lock #10-24

*STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches°

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293650

MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE

15

/

/

/ t3

\

6

10

KEY

NO.

3

4

1

2

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

PART

NO.

157976

73970500

STD551031

74760512

102332X

74760532

102173X

STD551137

STD541037

74760524

STD624003

DESCRIPTION

Bumper

Locknut, Hex, Flange 5116-18

* Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4

Bracket, Reinforcement

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 2

Counter Weight, R.H.

* Washer, Lock 3/8

* Nut, Hex 3/8-16

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2

* Clip, Hairpin

23

KEY

NO,

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION t2 126875X

13 5015J

128952

795R

Rivet, Drilled

Tire

Rim

Tire Valve

14 STD541431 * Nut, Keps 5/16-18

15 ......

Engine, (See Breakdown)

Craftsman Model No. 143.976001

* STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.SJnches.

t inch = 25..4 turn

REPAnB PARTS

TgLLER

- - MODEL NUMBER

9'17.293650

TRANSMISSION

5

6

11

1B

18

5O

53

48

44

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

1 154354

2 150698

3 106211X

4 5020J

5 1370H

6 137335

7 145101

8 4895H

9 154467

10 7392M

11 100371K

12 106160X

13 142145

'14 8353J

15 12000039

!6

154466

18 4358J

19 12000040

20 I02114X

21 102115X

22 6803J

23 102111X

24 STD551143

DESCRIPTION

Transmission Assembly

(Includes Key Nos. 2-52)

Gearcase, L.H.. w/Bearing

(includes Key No. 4)

Gasket, Gearcase

Bearing, Needle

Washer, Thrust 5/8 x 110 x 1/32

Pinion, Input

Shaft, Input

Bearing, Needle

Washer, Seat

Bal!, Steel

Spring, ShAft, Fork

O-Ring

Arm, Shift

Fork, Shift

Ring, Klip

Shaft, Shift

Washer

Ring, Klip

Gear, Assembly, Reverse Idler

(Includes Key Nos. 21 and 22)

Gear, Reverse Idler

Bearing, Needle

Shaft, Reverse Idler

* Washer, Lock 7/16

24

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

25 STD541143

27 143009

28 106390X

29 102134X

30 150737

31 143008

32

33

106388X

102121X

34 102112X

35 102101X

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

48

--

154355

4422J

154356

105345X

105346X

8358J

4220R

106146X

155236

150700

49 132688

50 106147X

51 17720408

52 73220500

53 122204X

6066J

DESCRIPTION

* Nut, Hex 7/16-20

Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive LrH.

Spacer 0.765 x 1.125 x 1.23

Chain #35-50 Pitch

Ground Shaft Assembly

Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive R.H.

Spacer 070 x 1.00 x 1.150

Sprocket and Gear Assembly

Shaft, Reduction (2rid)

Screw, Whiz, Lock 5/16-18 x 3-t/2

Sprocket Assembly w/Bearing

(lncfudes Key Nos. 37 and 38)

Bearing, Needle

Sprocket, Tine

Gear, Ciuster, Red 1st & 2rid

Gear, Reverse

Shaft, Reduction (1 st)

Washer, Thrust

Spacer 1.0t x 1_75 x 0_760

Seal, Asm_ Oil

Gearcase, R.Ho w/Bearing

(Includes Key No. 8)

Shaft, Tine

Chain, Roller #50450 Pitch

Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2

* Nut, Hex 5/16-18

Bearing Kit, Tine Shaft

Grease, Plastilube #I

* STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches°

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293650

TINE SHIELD

5

24

24 23

9

5

18

28

25 16

27

J

22

/%

21 t9

29

18

1

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO.

1

NO.

98000129

2 104086X574

3 8393J

Nut, Flange 5/t6-18

Shield, Side, Outer L.H.

Pin, Stake, Depth

4 12000036 Ring, Ktip

5 STD533107 * Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 314 Gr5

6 8394J Spring

7 8392J

8 109230X

Bracket, Latch

Spring, Depth Stake

9 124289X574 Shield, Tine

10 STD533110 * Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1 Gr. 5

11 STD541031 *Nut, Hex 5/16-18

12 STD551131 *Washer, Lock 5/16

13 72110510 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1-t/4

14 124311X Bracket, Shield Tine

15 104101X574 Shield, Side, Outer R.H.

16 73510400 Nut, Hex 1/4-20

KEY

NO.

18 t9

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

PART

NO.

STD532512

102701X

STD541037

102156X

74930632

4440J

72140404

6712J

109227X

102695X574

28 120588X

29 124309X574

30 73970500

DESCRIPTION

* Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Gr. 5

Grip

* Nut, Hex 3/8-16

Stake, Depth

Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2

Hinge

* Bolt, Carriage 1/4_20 x 1/4

Cap, Vinyl

Pad, Idler

Shield, Leveling

Pin, Hinge

Shield, Side

Locknut, Hex, F_ange

* STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U_S. inches,

1 inch = 25r.4 mrn

25

REPABR PARTS

TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293650

TINE ASSEMBLY

I

2

I I

3

\

11 "\

\

KEY

NO,

5

6

7

3

4

1

2

PART

NO.

4459J

132673

6554J

STD624008

132727

73610600

STD551137

DESCRIPTION

Tine, Outer, Loll..

Pin, Shear

Tine, Inner, L,.H.

* Clip, Hairpin

Assembly, Hub and Plate, Loll.

Nut, Hex 3/8-24

* Washer, Lock 3/8

KEY

NO.

PART

NO,

DESCRIPTION

!0

tl

8 74610616

9 4460J t32728

6555J

Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1

Tine, Outer, R.Ho

Assembly, Hub and Plate, RH

Tine, Inner, R.Ho

* STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY

NOXE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches,

1 inch = 25.4 mm

26

REPAIR PARTS

TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293650

DECALS

i@

6

°\

©

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

1 158095

2 145023

3 157982

4 157983

5 137538

6 120431X

7 102180X

8 157984

9 120075X

-158309

-158310

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Logo

Decal, Logo

Decal, Logo

Decal, Description

Decal, Caution, Drive Control

Decal, Hand Placement

Decal, Shift Indicator

Decal, Ccu. Tines Rot. Tines

Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines

Manual, Owner's (English)

Manual, Owner's (Spanish)

27

REPARR PARTS

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293650

ENGINE, CRAFTSMAN -- MODEL NUMBER 143.976001

310 -305

\.,

307 r

309

308

130

41

120

86

254

416

16

28

238

/

240

245

245A

250

251

REPAIR PARTS

TILLER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.293650

ENGaNE, CRAFTSMAN - - MODEL NUMBER 143.976001

7

30l

400¸

2go

25 lOO

25A

26

\

292

285

261 261A I

370A

390

287

327 jO

29

2O9

REPAnR PARTS

TBLLER -- MODEL NUMBER 9'17.293650

ENGINE, CRAFTSMAN -- MODEL NUMBER 143.976001

46 32610A

48 35616

49 36611

50 36620

60 36623

64 650738

65 30200

69 36624

70 36625

72 27642

75 27897

80 30574A

81 30590A

82 30591

83 36057

86 650488

89 610961

90 611205

92 650815

93 6508'16

100 34443A

101 610118

103 651007

110 36054

119 36719

120 36721

125 36471

125 36472

126 29314B t26 29315C

130 650912

130A 65O999

135 34645

150 31672

151 31673

153 36649

154 650913

155 35624A

157 650914

158 36629

159 35626

160 36630A

161 651008

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 36866

2 26727

14 28277

15 30589

16 36618

17 36700

18 651028

19 36710

20 32600

25 36621

25A 36622

26 30200

30 34740

35 29826

36 29918

37 29216

38 29642

40 40004

4O 40OO5

41 36070

41 36071

42 40006

42 40007

43 20381

45 32875A

DESCRIPTION

Cylinder (lnci 2, 20 & 72) owel Pin

Washer

Governor Rod

Governor Lever

Governor Lever Clamp

Screw, TorxT_15, 8-32 x 3/8"

Extension Spring

Oil Seal

Air Baffle (Left)

.

Air Baffle (Right)

Screw, 10-24-x 9/16

Crankshaft

Screw, 10-32 x 3/4"

Lock Washer

Lock Nut, I0-32

Retaininq Rinq

Piston Pin & Ring Set (Std.)

Piston, Pin & Ring Set (.010" OS)

Piston & Pin Ass'y (Std) (Incl. 43)

Piston & Pin Ass'_/

(.010" OS) (IncL 43)

Ring Set (St&l,

Ring Set (_010 OS)

Piston Pin Retaining Ring

Connecting Rod Ass'y

(lnct 46 & 49)

Connecting Rod Bolt

Valve Lifter

Oil Dipper

CamsHaft (lncl. 253 & 254)

Blower Housing Ex!ension

Screw, 1/4-20 x 5/8

Screw, 10-24 x 9/16"

* Cylinder Cover Gasket

Cyl_der Cover (Incl 75 thru 83) uKt urain l-'lug

Oil Seat

Governor Shaft

Washer

Governor Gear Ass'y (Incl. 81)

Governor Spool

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"

Flywheel Key

Flywheel

Belteville Washer

Flywheel Nut

Solid State ignition

Spark Plug Cover

Screw, Torx T-15, 10-24 x 15/16"

Ground Wire

* Cylinder Head Gasket

Cylinder Head

Exhaust Valve (Std.) (Incl. t51)

Exhaust Valve (1/32" OS)

(IncL. 151)

Intake Valve (Std.) (Incl. 151)

Intake Valve (1/32" OS) (Incl. 151)

Screw, 5/16-18 x 1q/2"

Scr_ew,5/16-18 x 2_4t/64"

Resistor Spark Plug (RN4C)

Valve Spring

Valve Spring ,Cap

Push Rod G-uiae

Rocker Arm Stud

Rocker Arm

Nut, I/4-28

Push Rod

* Rocker Arm Cover Gasket

Rocker Arm Cover

Screw, 1/4-20 x 3t/64"

3O

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

173 36675A

178 650852

182 650451

184 26756

185 36631

186 36711

200 36736

206 610973

207 36632

209 650821

210 27793

211 28942

223 650451

224 36581

238 28820

239 27272A

240 36633

245 36046

245A 36634

250 36635A

251 650886

252 650821

253 36701

254 36702

260 36992

261 651008

261A 650821

262 651008

275 36759

277 650988

285 35985B

287 651008

290 30705

292 26460

298 650665

300 36875

301 36246

305 36877

307 35499

308 36651

309 6510tl

310 36878

313 34080

325 29443

327 35392

340 36876

341 36644

342 651010

342A 650738

370A 36261

380 640025

390 590704

400 36720

416 36085

417 650760

600 651013

900

900

DESCRIPTION

Breather Tube

1"

* Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket

Intake Pipe

Governor Link

Control Bracket

#ncL 206, 210 & 211) erminal

Throttle Link

Screw, 10-32 x 1/2"

Conduit Clip

Screw, 10-32 x 3/8"

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1"

* Intake Pipe Gasket

Screw, 10-32 x 1/2

* Air CIeaner Gasket

Air Cleaner Body (Incl 239)

Air Cleaner Filter

Air Cleaner Filter

Air Cleaner Cove_ P°fy)

_]cing Nut rew, 10-32 x 1/2"

Compression Release Weight

Compression Release Spring

Blower _ousing

Screw, 1/4-20 x 31/64"

Screw, 10-32 x 1/2"

Screw, 1/4÷20 x 31/64"

Muffler

Screw, 1/4-20 x 2-9/32"

Starter Cup

Screw_ 1/4-20 x 31/64"

Fuel Line

Fuel Line Clamp

Screw, 1/4-15 x 3/4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Cap (Incl.

.

292 & 30't )

Oil Fill Tube

"O" Ring

Fill Tube Clip

Screw, 10-32 x 15/16

Dipstick

Spacer

,,

Wire Clip

Starter Pluq

Fuel Tank Bracket (Upper)

Fuel Tank Bracket (Lower)

Screw, 1/4-20 x 7/8"

Screw, 1/4-20 x 5/8"

Lubrication Decal

Carburetor (Incl 184)

Rewind Starter

Gasket Set

_ncl Items Marked * in Notes) park Arrestor Kit

(lncL 417) (Optional)

Screw, 8-32 x 3/8"

Washer

Replacement Engine - None

Replacement S/I_ 754295, order from 71-999

RPM High 3050 to 3350

RPM Low 1650 to 1950

(NOTE_ This engine could have been built with 590746 starter,)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 254 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TILLER

- - MODEL NUMBER 917.293650

ENGnNE, CRAFTSMAN -- MODEL NUMBER 143.976001

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

640025

1 631615

2 631767

4 631184

5 631183

6 631036

7 650506

16 632164

17 650417

40

44

47

48

31

35

36

37

18

20

20A

25

27

28

29

30

630766

640018

640053

631867

631024

632019

631028

631021

631022

36045

640019

632547

640015

27110

630748

631027

Carburetor

(lncI 184 or Engine Parts list)

Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly

Throttle Return Spring

Dust Seal Washer

Dust Seat (Throttle)

Throttle Shutter

Shutter Screw

Fuel Fitting

Throttle Crack Screw/

Idle Speed Screw

Tension Spring

Idle Restdctor Screw

Idle Restrictor Screw Cap

Float Bowl

Float Shaft

Float

Float Bowl "O" Ring

Inlet Needle, Seat, & Clip (Incl. 31)

Spring Clip

Primer Bulb/Retainer Ring

Main Nozzle Tube

"O" Ring, Main Nozzle Tube

High Speed Bowl Nut

Bowl Nut Washer

Welch Plug, Idle Mixture Well

Welch Plug, Atmospheric Vent

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

11

12

13

7

8

5

6

3

4

1

2

590704

590599A

590600

590696

590601

590697

590698

590699

590700

590705

590535

590701

,DESCRIPTION

Recoil Starter

Spring Pin (Incl, 4)

Washer .................................................

Retainer

Washer

Brake Spring

Starter' Dog

Dog Spring

Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y.

Starter Housing Ass'y..

Starter' Rope ( 98" X 9/64" dia.)

Starter Handle

_]--,

31

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

11

12

5

6

7

8

3

4

1

2

590746

590599A

590600

590679

590601

590678

590680

590412

590681

590747

590535

13 590701

DESCRIPTION

Recoil Starter

Spring Pin (lncl. 4)

Washer

Retainer

Washer'

Brake Spring

Starter Dog

Dog Spring

Pulley & Rewind Spring Assembly

Starter Housing Assembly

Starter Rope

(Length 98" x 9/64" dia.)

Starter Handle

®

8.0 HP

17 INCH TINE WIDTH

EAR T! TILLER WITH

OOLINTEFI ROTATING TINES

MODEL NO=

917.293650

iF YOU NEED

REPAIR SERVmCE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL

THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-FON-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

Each tiIler has its own model number.

Each engine has its own model number.

The model number for your tiller will be found on a plate attached to the top of the transmission.

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 Center!Department

and most Retail Stores,

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW-

ING INFORMATION:

° PRODUCT - REAR TINE TILLER o MODEL NUMBER - 917.293650 o ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - 143,976001

• PART NUMBER o PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians._ professional technicians specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to you, we service what we sell.

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