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TINES

o SafetyAssemblyOperation

o MaintenanceRepair Parts

CAUTION:Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructionsbefore operating this equipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Warranty ................................................. 2Safety Rules .............................................. 2Product Specifications .......................... 4Assembly ................................................ 5Operation ......................................... 3 & 8Maintenance ......................................... I3

Service and Adjustments ....................... 15Storage .......................................... 3 & 19Troubleshooting .................................... 20Illustrated Parts List .............................. 22Parts Ordering ....................... Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER

For two (2) years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller is maintained, lubri-cated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in theowner'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 crank-shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-tained in the owner's manual.

o If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this Warrant.v,applies for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.

Warranty service is available by returning the craftsman power mower to the nearestsears service center/department in the united states. This warranty applies only whilethis product is in use in the united states.This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights whichvary from state to state.SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COo, D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

TRAINING

• Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Bethoroughly familiar with the controls andthe proper use of the equipment. Knowhow to stop the unit and disengage thecontrols quickly.

o Never allow children to operate theequipment. Never allow adults to oper-ate the equipment without properinstruction°

= Keep the area of operation clear of allpersons, particularly small children, andpets.

PREPARATION

° Thoroughly inspect the area where theequipment is to be used and remove allforeign objects.

° Disengage al! clutches and shift intoneutral before starting the engine (mo-tor).

° Do not operate the equipment withoutwearing adequate outer garments. Wearfootwear that will improve footing onslippery surfaces.

° Handle fuel wi[h care; it is highly flam-mable.

° Use an approved fuel container.° Never add fuel to a running engine or

hot engine.o Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.

Never fill fuel tank indoors.

° Replace gasoline cap securely andclean up spilled fuel before restarting.

• Use extension cords and receptacles asspecified by the manufacturer for allunits with electric drive motors or electricstarting motors.

° Never attempt to make any adjustmentswhile the engine (motor) is running(except where specifically recommend-ed by manufacturer).

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OPERATION

o Do not put hands or feet near or underrotating parts.

,, Exercise extreme caution when operat-ing on or crossing gravet drives, walks,or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazardsor traffic. Do not carry passengers.

o After striking a foreign object, stop theengine (motor), remove the wire fromthe spark plug, thoroughly inspect thetiller for any damage, and repair thedamage before restarting and operatingthe tiller.

o Exercise caution to avoid slipping orfalling.

° If the unit should start to vibrate abnor-mally, stop the engine (motor) and checkimmediately for the cause. Vibration isgenerally a warning of trouble.

° Stop the engine (motor) when leavingthe operating position.

• Take all possible precautions when leav-ing the machine unattended. Disengagethe tines, shift into neutral, and stop theengine.

,, Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,shut off the engine and make certain allmoving parts have stopped.. Disconnectthe spark plug wire, and keep the wireaway from the plug to prevent accidentalstarting. Disconnect the cord on electricmotors.

o Do not run the engine indoors; exhaustfumes are dangerous.

o Never operate the tiller without properguards, plates, or other safety protectivedevices in place.

, Keep children and pets away.• Do not overload the machine capacity

by attempting to till too deep at too fast arate.

° Never operate the machine at highspeeds on slippery surfaces. Lookbehind and use care when backing.

• Never allow bystanders near the unit.° Use only attachments and accessories

approved by the manufacturer of thetiller.

• Never operate the tiller without good vis-ibility or light.

° Be careful when tilling in hard ground.The tines may catch in the ground andpropel the tiller forward. If this occurs,let go of the handlebars and do notrestrain the machine.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

o Keep machine, attachments, andaccessories in safe working condition.

o Check shear pins, engine mountingbolts, and other bolts at frequent inter-vals for proper tightness to be sure theequipment is in safe working condition.

° Never store the machine with fuel in thefuel tank inside a building where ignitionsources are present, such as hot waterand space heaters, clothes dryers, andthe like. Allow the engine to cool beforestoring in any enclosure.

o Always refer to the operator's guideinstructionsfor important details if thetiller is to be stored for an extended peri-

d.CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it cannotcontact spark plug in order to prevent acci-dental starting when setting up, transport-ing, adjusting or making repairs.WARNINGThe engine exhuast from this product con-tains chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer, birth defectd, orother reproductive harm.

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PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS

--IORSEPOWER:5,5HP

DISPLACEMEr-fT: t3 CU. IN.

GASOLINE CAPACITY: 4 QuartsUnleaded Regular

OIL (API-SF/SG!SH):

(CAPACITY: 20 oz.)

SAE 30

(Above 32°F)SAE 5W-30

(Below 32°F)

SPARK PLUG : Champion RJ19LM(GAP: .030")

Congratulations on your purchase of aCraftsman Tiller. It has been designed, en-gineered and manufactured to giveyou thebest possible dependability and perform-ance.Should you experience any problems youcannot easily remedy, please contact yournearest authorized Sears ServiceCenter/Department. We have competent,well-trained technicians and the propertools to service or repair this unit.Please read and retain this manual. Theinstructions will enable you to assembleand maintain your tiller properlyoAlwaysobserve the "SAFETY RULES".Your new tiller has been assembled at thefactory with exception of those parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes. Toensure safe and proper operation of yourtiller all parts and hardware you assemblemust be tightened securely. Use the cor-rect tools as necessary to insure propertightness.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail-able on this product. Contact your nearestSears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLiTIES

o Read and observe the safety rules.,, Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tiller.o Follow the instructions under the

"Customer Responsibilities" and "Stor-age" sections of this Owner's Manual°

WARNING= This unit is equipped with aninternal combustion engine and should notbe used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass coveredland unless the engine's exhaust system isequipped with a spark attester meetingapplicable local or state laws (if any). if aspark arrester is used, it should be main-tained in effective working order by theoperator.In the state of California the above isrequired by law (Section 4442 of theCalifornia Public Resources Code). Otherstates may have similar laws. Federallaws apply on federal lands° See yourSears Authorized Service Center for sparkarrester. Refer to the Repair Parts sectionof this manual for part number.

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

ENGINE

SPARK PLUG AfR FI_LTER | GAS CAN ENGINE OIL

TILLER PERFORMANCE

'" FU__ENER

TILLER MAINTENANCE

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Yournew tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tillerall parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct toolsas necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assemblyeasier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(t) Utilityknife(1) Wire cutter(1) Tire pressure gauge(1) Screwdriver(1) Pair of pliers(1) 9/16" wrenchOPERATOR'S POSITIONWhen right or left hand is mentioned inthis manual, it means when you are inthe operating position (standing behindtiller handles).

LEFT

FRONT

L1OPERATOR'SPOSITION

RIGHT

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

(2) Handle Locks

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(2) Hairpin Clips

(1) Carriage Bolt3/8-'16 UNC x I Gr. 5

(1) Center Locknut3/8-16 UNC

(1) Cable Clip

(1) Pivot Bolt3/8-16 UNC Grade 5

Extra Shear Pins & Clips

(1) Flat Washer13/32 x I x 11 Ga.

(1) Handle Lock Lever

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UNPACKBNG CARTON,_CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta-ples when handling or disposing of carton-ing material.IMPORTANT:When unpacking andassembling tiller, be careful not to stretchor kink cables.,, While holding handle assembly, cut

cable ties securing handle assembly totop frame. Let handle assembly rest ontiller,

o Remove top frame of carton.Slowly ease handle assembly up andplace on top of carton_

o Cut down right hand front and right handrear comers of carton, lay side cartonwall down.

o Remove packing material from handleassembly.

o Separate shift rod from handle assem-bly.

HNSTALL HANDLE

° Insert one handle lock (with teeth facingoutward) in gearcase notch. (Applygrease on smooth side of handle lock toaid in keeping lock in place until handleassembly is lowered into position.)

Viewed from r.h. side of tilter

,_,,_,__G eHandleAssemblyarcase Notch

_,:._ / Hand,eLock

° Grasp handle assembly, Hold in "up"position. Be sure handle lock remains ingearcase notch, Slide handle assemblyinto position,

• Rotate handle assembly down. Insertrear carriage bolt first, with head of bolton L,H. side of tiller and loosely assem-ble Iocknut.

_;_,_, Handle Assemblyzf ":".:..:. _._ ,,, .UP PosllJon

'._ _ "::_ Tighten handle lock

'_i_,,, lever to hold

Leverto Move /__

° Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate andtighten,

= Cut down remaining corners of cartonand lay panels flat.

° Lower the handle assembly. Tighten nuton carriage bolt so handle moves withsome resistance, This will allow for eas-ier adjustment,

o Place flat washer on threaded end ofhandle lock lever.

• Insert handle lock lever through handlebase and gearcase. Screw in handlelock lever just enough to hold lever inplace.

° Insert second handle lock (with teethinward) in the slot of the handle base(just inside of washer),

o Raise handle assembly to highest posi-tion and securely tighten handle locklever by rotating clockwise. Leavinghandle assembly in highest position willmake it easier to connect shift rod.

Slot

Handle Lock Flat Washer

Gearcase \ Handle Lock\

Rear CartridgeBolt

Pivot Bolt

Handle Base

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INSERTCABLE CLIP• Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the

back of handle column, Push cablesinto clipo

Handle Column

Cables

Cable Clip

CONNECT SHIFT ROD= Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend

into hole of shift lever indicator°o Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift

rod to secure.° Insert other end of shift rod into hole in

shift lever,° Insert second hairpin clip through hole ofshift rod.

REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE- Adjust handle assemby to lowest posi-

tion_Be sure lock lever is tightenedsecurely.

,, Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N"(neutral) position,

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

o Rotate tiller handle to the right and pulltiller out of carton.

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your unit were overinflated atthe factory for shipping purposes, Correctand equal tire pressure is important forbest tillingperformance.o Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI.HANDLE HEIGHTo Handle height may be adjusted to better

suit operator, (See 'q'O ADJUST HAN-DLE HEIGHT" in the Service andAdjustments section of this manual),

Attach this end to shift lever

0_-_...Attach this End To shift kLever Indicator Shift Rod

Shift Rod Hairpin Clip Shift LeverIndicator

Shift Lever

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Ha_rpLnClip

Shift_, _

These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product,Learn and understand their meaning,

NEtrtRAL REVERSE CAUI'_GN

OR WARNI_'_G

_ STOp _O

ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHGKE FUEL OILON OFF

KNOW YOUR TILLER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTILLER°

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

Drive Control Bar Throttle Control

Shift LeverFuel Shut-Offvalve

Choke Control

\Shift Lever Indicator

Depth

Leveling

Outer Side ShieldRecoilStarterHandle

MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

DRIVE CONTROL BAR - Used to engagetines.,

DEPTH STAKE - Controls depth at which

tiller will dig,

LEVELING SHIELD o Levels tilled soil.

OUTER SIDE SHIELD - Adjustable to pro-tect small plants from being buried

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control

engine speed..

SHIFT LEVER - Used to shift transmission

gears,

SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR _ Shows which

gear the transmission is in,

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Used to

start the engine.

CHOKE CONTROL- Used when startinga cold engine.,

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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 eyeshields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a widevision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TALLER

Know how to operate all controls beforeadding fuel and oil or attempting to startengine.STOPPING

TINES AND DRIVE

o Release drive control bar to stop move-ment.

o Move shift lever to "N" (neutral) position.STOPPING ENGINE,, Move throttle control to "STOP" position.

if equipped with stop switch, moveswitch to "STOP" position.

o Never use choke to stop engine.Drive Control Bar"ENGAGED" Position Shift Lever

Drive Bar"DISENGAGED"Position

Throffie

TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEELDRIVE° Always release drive control bar before

moving shift lever into another position.= Tine movement is achieved by moving

shift lever to ( _ ) till position andengaging drive control bar,

FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY/TINESSTOPPED° Release drive control bar and move shift

lever indicator to "F" (,forward)position.Engage drive control bar and tiller willmove forward.

REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINESSTOPPED° DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND

° Release the drive control bar.° Move throttle control to "SLOW" posi-

tion., Move shift lever indicator to "R"

(reverse) position.° Hold drive control bar against the handle

to start tiller movement.

DEPTH STAKE

The depth stake can be raised or loweredto allow you more versatile tilling and culti-vating, or to more easily transport yourtiller.

Shallowest Tilling(Cultivating)

Deepest Tilling

"" Transport Position

Depth Stake ,i_

TILLING° Release depth stake_pin. Pull the depth

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

o Place shift lever indicator in till position.,, Hold the drive control bar against the

handle to start tilling movement. Tinesand wheels will both turn.

° Move throttle control to "FAST" positionfor deep tilling. To cultivate, throttle con _trol can be set at any desired speed,depending on how fast or slow you wishto cultivate.

IMPORTANT: Always release drive controlbar before moving shift lever into anotherposition.

Depth Stake PinPosition

Nut "B"

Nut "A"

Outer Side Shield

"Locked"Position

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TURNINGo Release the drive control bar.o Move throttle control to "SLOW" posi-

tion.o Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward)

position. Tines will not turn.Lift handle to raise tines out of ground.

o Swing the handle in the opposite direc-tion you wish to turn, being careful tokeep feet and legs away from tines.

o When you have completed your turn-around, release the drive control bar andlower handle. Place shift lever in tillposition and move throttle control to de-sired speed. To begin tilling, hold drivecontrol bar against the handle.

OUTER SIDE SHIELDSThe back edges of the outer side shieldsare slotted so that the shields can beraised for deep tillingand lowered for shal-low tilling to protect smaU plants frombei.n,_buried, Loosen nut "A" in slot andnut "B", Move shield to desired position(both sides). Retighten nuts.

TO TRANSPORT

,_kCAUTION: Before lifting or transport-ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool.Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gaso-line from fuel tank.

AROUND THE YARD° Release the depth stake pin. Move the

depth stake down to the top hole fortransporting the tiller. Place depth stakepin in hole of depth stake to lock in posi-tion. This prevents tines from scuffingthe ground.

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

° Hold the drive control bar against thehandle to start tiller movement. Tineswilt not turn.

o 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 allowdirt to enter the engine when checking oradding oil or fuel. Use clean oil and fueland store in approved, clean, covered con-tainers, use clean fill funnels.

CHECK ENGINE OULLEVELo The engine in your unit has been

shipped, from the factory, already filledwith SAE 30 summer weight oil.

• With engine level, clean area around oilfiller plug and remove plug.

o Engine oil should be to point of overflow-ing when engine is level. For approxi-mate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECI-FICATIONS" on page 4 of this manual.All oil must meet A.P.I. ServiceClassification SF, SG or SH.

o For cold weather operation you shouldchange oil for easier starting (See oilviscosity chart in the CustomerResponsibilities section of this manual).

o To change engine oil, see the CustomerResponsibilities section in this manual°

OiFFiller

Oil Level Plug

Oil Drain Plug

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regularunleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded

. gasoline will increase carbon and leadoxide deposits and reduce valve life.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-tures below 32°F (0°C), use fresh, clean,winter grade gasoline to help insure goodcold weather starting.WARNING: Experience indicates that alco-hol blended fuels (called gasohol or usingethanol or methanol) can attract moisturewhich leads to separation and formation ofacids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-age the fuel system of an engine while instorage. To avoid engine problems, thefuel system should be emptied beforestorage of 30 days or longer. Drain thegas tank, start the engine and let it rununtil the fuel lines and carburetor areempty. Use fresh fuel next season. SeeStorage section of this manual for addition-al information. Never use engine or carbu-retor cleaner products in the fuel tank orpermanent damage may occur.

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,_kCAUTION; Fill to within 1/2 inch of topof fuel tank to prevent spills and to allowfor fuel expansion. If gasoline is acciden-tally spilled, move machine away fromarea of spill. Avoid creating any source ofignition until gasoline vapors have disap-peared.Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil orfuel. Do not store, spill or use gasolinenear an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

,_CAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF"position when starting engine.When starting engine for the first time or ifengine has run out of fuel, it will take extrapulls of the recoil starter to move fuel fromthe tank to the engine.= Make sure spark plug wire is properly

connected and access cover is com-pletely closed to create proper seal.

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

o Place throttle control in "FAST" position.o Turn fuel shut-off valve to "ON" position.o Push stop switch to "ON" position.o Move choke control to full "CHOKE"

position. Grasp recoil starter handle withone hand and grasp tiller handle withother hand. Pull rope out slowly untilengine reaches start of compressioncycle (rope will pull slightly harder at thispoint).

• Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do notlet starter handle snap back againststarter. Repeat if necessary.

Choke Control

StarterHandle

1/4Turn {_ I t_ }), SwitchCounter- _{L_.J,JJ),/-_Ctockwise'.---_-"

Fuel shut-off Valve

° If engine fires but does not start, movechoke control to half choke position. Pullrecoil starter handle until engine starts.

• When engine starts, slowly move chokecontrol to "RUN" position as enginewarms up.

NOTE: A warm engine requires less chok-ing to start.° Move throttle control to desired running

position°o Allow engine to warm up for a few min-

utes before engaging tines.NOTE: If at a high altitude (3000 feet) orin cold temperatures (below 32°F), the car-buretor fuel mixture may need to beadjusted for best engine performance.See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in theService and Adjustments section of thismanual.

NOTE: If engine does not start, see trou-bleshooting points.TILLING HINTS

_IkCAUTION: Until you are accustomed tohandling your tiller, start actual field usewith throttle in slow position (mid-waybetween "FAST" and "iDLE").° Tilling is digging into, turning over, and

breaking up packed soil before planting.Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth.Best tilling depth is 4" to 6". A tiller willalso clear the soil of unwanted vegeta-tion. The decomposition of this veg-etable matter enriches the soil.Depending on the climate (rainfall andwind), it may be advisable to till the soilat the end of the growing season to fur-ther condition the soil.

o Soil conditions are important for propertilling. Tines will not readily penetratedry, hard soil which may contribute toexcessive bounce and difficult handlingof your tiller. Hard soil should be mois-tened before tilling; however, extremelywet soil will "bali-up" or clump during till-ing. Wait until the soil is less wet in orderto achieve the best results. When tillingin the fall, remove vines and long grassto prevent them from wrapping aroundthe tine shaft and slowing your tillingoperation.

° You will find tilling much easier if youleave a row untilled between passes.Then go back between tilled row& Thereare two reasons for doing this. First,wide turns are much easier to negotiatethan about-faces. Second, the tillerwon't be pulling itself, and you, towardthe row next to it.

= Do not lean on handle. This takesweight off the wheels and reduces trac-tion.

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Toget througha really tough section ofsod or hard ground, apply upward pres-sure on handle or lower the depth stake.

CULTIVATING

Cultivating is destroying the weedsbetween rows to prevent them from rob-bing nourishment and moisture from theplants. At the same time, breaking up theupper layer of soil crust will help retainmoisture in the soil. Best digging depth is1" to 3" (2.5-7.5 cm). Lower the outer sideshields to protect small plants from beingburied.

. Cultivate up and down the rows at aspeed which will allow tines to uprootweeds and leave the ground in roughcondition, promoting no further growth ofweeds and grass.

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T_NI= SHEAR PiNSThe tine assemblies on your tiller aresecured to the tine shaft with shear pins(See "TINE REPLACEMENT" in theService and Adjustments section of thismanual).If the tiller is unusually overloaded orjammed, the shear pins are designed tobreak before internal damage occurs tothe transmission,o If shear pin(s) break, replace only with

those shown in the Repair Parts sectionof this manual

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...............SCHEDULEMAINTENANCE /1/_/_ _ _/ .......

AS YOUCOMPLETE /_Z_'Z_'_"/._-¢i SERVtCE DATESRE U RSERVIOE

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Check Engine Oil Leve! _' _/ I

ChangeEngineOil _t,2

Oil Pivot Points V _'........................................... ::::: . ; ; ,,: ...... ; ,,,,.,,,_,_- .

Inspect Spark Arrester I Mufffer . _'.................................. L,

inspect Air Screen I/'............................. i t t. , _- == ......... :

Clean or Replace AirCleaner Cartridge 6/2

Clean Engine CylinderFins _ ..... . I

.epla=Spa P,!,"g...... V' i1 - Ch_,ngamore oftenwhenoperatingundera heavyloador inhighambienttemperatures,2- Servicemore oftenwhenoperatingIn dirtyor dust'tcortdtUons,

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tiller does not coveritems that have been subjected to opera-tor abuse or negligence. To receive fullvalue from the warranty, the operator mustmaintain tiller as instructed in this manualSome adjustments will need to be madeperiodically to properly maintain your tiller.All adjustments in the Service andAdjustments section of this manual shouldbe checked at least once each season.• Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter, andcheck tines and belts for wear. A newspark plug and clean air filter assureproper air-fuel mixture and help yourengine 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 =LUBRICA-TION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

* Throttle Control

* Depth Stake Pin

LevelingShieldHinges

* Idler Bracket Wheel Hub

* SAE 30 OR 10W-30 MOTOR OIL** REFER TO CUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION

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Disconnect spark plug wire before per-forming any maintenance (except carbure-tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start-ing of engine°

Prevent fires! Keep the engine free ofgrass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Removefuel from tank before tipping unit for main-tenance. Clean muffler area of all grass,dirt, and debris.

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

ENGINE

LUBRICATIONUse only high quality detergent oil ratedwith API service classification SF, SG orSFI, Select the oil's SAE viscosity gradeaccording to your expected temperature°

.... IIF "L'O= _ _ _ 4r_ 60* 80, lo0"

oc._ ._- ._. _ ..............;_.............._. _. _.TEMPE,A_RE_NaEA,TICI_ATEDBE_RENEXTOILC,_OE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity' oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.) improve starting in coldweather, these multi-viscosity oils willresult in increased oil consumption whenused above 32°F (0°C). Check yourengine oil level more frequently to avoidpossible engine damage from running lowon oil.

Change the oil after ever,./50 hours ofoperation or at least once a year if the tilleris not used for 50 hours in one year.Check the crankcase oil level before start-ing the engine and after each five (5)hours of continuous use. Add SAE 30motor oil or equivalent. Tighten oil fillerplug securely each time you check the oillevel.TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expectedbefore oil change. All oil must meet APIservice classification SF, SG or SH.• Be sure tiller is on level surface.

= Oil will drain more freely when warm.° Use a funnel to prevent oil spill on tiller,

and catch oil in a suitable container,° Remove drain plug.° 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 "CHECKENGINE OIL LEVEL" in the Operationsection of this manual.

O1tDrain Plug_

\\ Oil LevelOil Filler Plug

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using adirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleanerafter ever,./50 hours of operation or everyseason, Service paper cartridge every100 hours of operation or every season,whichever occurs first,

Service air cleaner more often under dustyconditions.

• Loosen air cleaner cover screws.Remove cover and air cleaner assemblyfrom base.

• Remove air cleaner asssembly frominside cover and disassemble.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

o Wash it in liquid detergent and water.o Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

° Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it inclean, absorbent cloth and squeeze toremove excess oil.

Pre-Cleaner Cover T_ Slot Base

Retair

Oover Screws

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

° Gently tap the flat side of the paper car-tridge to dislodge dirt. Do not wash thepaper cartridge or use pressurized air,as this will damage the cartridge.Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car-tridge.

o Re-assemble retainer on pre-cleanerand cartridge (screen side of pre-cleanertoward cartridge pleats). Place assem.bly into cover.

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o Inserttabson cover !nto slots in base

,_cnd screws securely.tighten coverAUTION. Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to cleancartridge. They may cause deterioration ofthe cartridge° Do not oil cartridge° Do notuse pressurized air to clean or dry car -_tridgeoCOOLING SYSTEM

Your engine is air cooled. For properengineperformanceand longlifekeepyour engine clean.,, Clean air screen frequently using a stiff-

bristled brush.

o Remove blower housing and clean asnecessary,

• Keep cylinderfinsfreeofdirtand chaff.

BlowerHousing

Air Screen

MUFFLER

Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do nottamper with exhaust system_ Damagedmufflers or spark arresters could create afire hazard. Inspect periodically and re-place if necessary. If your engine isequipped with a spark arrester screenassembly, remove every 50 hours forcleaning and inspection. Replace if dam-aged.SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plugs at the beginning ofeach tilling season or after every 50 hoursof use, whichever comes first° Spark plugtype and gap setting is shown in "PROD-UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 4 of thismanual.

TRANSMISSION

Your transmission is sealed and will onlyrequire lubricationif se_iced. __

CLEANING

° Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. of allforeign matter.

o Keep finished surfaces and wheels freeof all gasoline, oil, etc.

= Protect painted surfaces with automotivetype wax. '

We do not recommend using a gardenhose to clean your unit unless the muffler,air filter and carburetor are covered tokeep water out. Water in engine can resultin a shortened engine life.

,_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wirefrom spark plug and place wire where itcannot come into contact with plug.

TILLERTO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHTSelect handle height best suited for yourtilling conditions. Handle height will be dif-ferent 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 securelyafter adjusting.

Handle (High) Position

__ :: '_-:__ Handle Lock Lever

Hand__

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TiRE CARECAUTION: When mounting tires, unlessbeads are seated, overinflation can causean explosion.o Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. If

tire pressures are not equal, tiller willpull to one side;

o Keep tires free of gasoline or oil whichcan damage rubber.

TO REMOVE WHEEL

o Place blocks under transmission to keeptiller from tipping.

o Remove outer side shield by removingnuts "A" and "B".

o Remove inner side shield by removingnuts "C" and "D".

o Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin fromwheel.

o Remove wheel and tire.° Repair tire andreassemble.

ClevisPin

HairpinClip

Nut "B"Inner Side Shield

Outer Side Shield

TO REMOVE BELT GUARDNOTE: For ease of removal, remove hair-pin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pullwheel out from tiller about 1 inch., Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers

from side of belt guard.o Remove hex nut and washer from bot-

tom of belt guard (located behindwheel).

° Pull belt guard out and away from uniL° Replace belt guard by reversing above

procedure.

Belt GuardHex Nut and

•Washer(LocatedBehind Tire)

Cap NutandWasher Hah p and Clevis Pin

TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVEBELT

= Remove belt guard as described in "TOREMOVE BELT GUARD".

• Loosen belt guides "A" and "B" and -also remove stud "C"°

- Remove old belt by slipping off enginepulley first then remove from the pulley.

° Place new belt in groove of transmis-sion pulley and into engine pulley. BELTMUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OFIDLER PULLEY. NOTE POSITION OFBELT TO GUIDES.

= Tighten belt guides "A" and "B" and stud_'C 't"

= Check belt adjustment as describedbelow.

Q Replace bett guard.= Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin

and hairpin clip.

GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUST-MENT

For proper belt tension, the extensionsloringshould have about 5/8 inch stretchwhen drive control bar is in "ENGAGED"position° This tension can be attained asfollows:o Loosen cable clip screw securing the

drive control cable.o Slide cable forward for less tension and

rearward for more tension until about 5/8inch stretch is obtained while the drivecontrol bar is engaged°

= Tighten cable clip screw securely.

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Engine Putley ip Screw

Drive Control Cable

Stud

Idler Pulley

Transr_Extension Spring"

Pulley

TINE REPLACEMENT °

,_CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Weargloves or other protection when handlingtines.A badly wom tine causes your tiller to workharder and dig more shallow. Most impor-tant, worn tines cannot chop and shredorganic matter as effectively nor bury it asdeeply as good tines. A fine this worn eneeds to be replaced,

New Tine_ne

To maintain the superb tilling perfor-mance of this machine the tines shouldbe checked for sharpness, wear, andbending, particularly the tines which arenext to the transmission. If the gapbetween the tines exceeds 3-1/2 inchesthey should be replaced or straightenedas necessary.New tines should be assembled. Sharp-ened tine edges will rotate rearwardfrom above.

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Counter"line _ ,_Rotation

Sharp Ed

Shear Pin

Hairpin Clip

Sharp Egde

Shear Pin

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ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replaceent of theemission control devices and systems,which are being done at the customersexpense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or indi-vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-formed by an authorized engine manufac-turer's sercie outlet.

Cable

Clamp Screw

TO ADJUST THROTTL_ CONTROLCABLE

, Loosen cable clamp screw to allowcable to move.

o Move throttle control lever on upper han-dle to "FAST" position.

o Pull throttle cable out to end of travelo Hold cable in this position and tighten

clamp screw securely.TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has a high speed jet andhas been preset at the factory and adjust-ment should not be necessary. However,minor adjustments may be required tocompensate for differences in fuel, temper-ature, altitude or toad. If the carburetordoes need adjustment, proceed as follows.

IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT° To adjust idle RPM, rotate throttle link-.

age counterclockwise and hotd againststop while adjusting idle speed adjustingscrew to obtain 1750 RPM. Releasethrottle linkage.

ACCELERATION TEST° Move throttle control lever from "SLOW"

to "FAST_'position. If engine hesitatesor dies, turn needle valve out (counter-clockwise) 1/8 turn_ Repeat test andcontinue to adjust, if necessary, untilengine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Donot adjust or damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the en-gine governor, which is factory set forproper engine speed, overspeeding theengine above the factory high speed set-ting can be dangerous, if you think theengine-governed high speed needs adjust-ing, contact your nearest authorized ser-vice center/department, which has theproper equipment and experience to makeany necessary adjustments.

Idte SpeedAdScrew Linkage

Valve

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Immediatelyprepare your tiller for storageat the end of the season or if the unit willnot be used for 30 days or more._kCAUTION: Never store the tiller withgasoline in the tank inside a buildingwhere fumes may reach an open flame orspark. Allow the engine to cool beforestoring in any enclosure,

TILLER

o Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" inthe Customer Responsibilities section ofthis manual).

o Inspect and replace belts, if necessary(See belt replacement instructions in theService and Adjustments section of thismanual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual°o Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect movingparts for damage, breakage and wear.Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-faces; sand lightly before painting.

ENGINEFUEL SYSTEMIMPORTANT: It is important to preventgum deposits from forming in essential fuelsystem parts such as the carburetor, fuelfilter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.also, experience indicates that alcoholblended fuels (called gasohol or usingethanol or methanol) can attract moisturewhich leads to separation and formation ofacids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-age the fuel system of an engine while instorage.° Drain the fuel tank.• Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.o Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanentdamage may occur.

o Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptablealternative in minimizing the formation offuel gum deposits during storage, Add sta-bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storagecontainer. Always follow the mix ratiofound on stabilizer container. Run engineat least 10 minutes after adding stabilizerto allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbu-retor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replacewith clean oil. (See "ENGINE" in theCustomer Responsibilities section of thismanual).

CYLINDER

° Remove spark plug,,, Pour 1 ounce (29 ml) of oil through

spark plug hole into cylinder.° Pull starter handle slowly several times

to distribute oil.o Replace with new spark plug.

OTHER

° Do not store gasoline from one seasonto another.

° Replace your gasoline can if your canstarts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in yourgasoline will cause problems.

o If possible, store your unit indoors andcover it to give protection from dust anddirt.

o Cover your unit with a suitable protectivecover that does not retain moisture, Donot use plastic. Plastic cannot breathewhich allows condensation to form and

will cause your unit to rust,IMPORTANT: Never cover tiller while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm,

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PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Loss of power

CAUSE

1, Out of fuelo

2. Engine not "CHOKED"properly,

3, Engine flooded.

4. Dirty air cleaner.

5. Water in fuel.

6, Clogged fuel tank,7. Loose spark plug wire.

8, Bad spark plug orimproper gap,

9. Carburetor out of adjust-ment,

1. Throttle control not set

properly.2, Dirty air cleaner.

3. Bad spark plug orimproper gap.

4. Stale or dirty fuel.

5. Loose spark plug wire.

6, Carburetor out of,adjustment,

t. Engine is overloaded.

2. Dirty air cleaner°

3, Low oil level!dirty oil.4. Faulty spark plug.

5. Oil in fuel.

6. Stale or dirty fuel,,

7, Water in fi_el.

8. Clogged fuel tank,9, Spark plug wire loose°

wire.

10. Dirty engine air screen,11_ Dirtylclogged muffler,12. Carburetor out of

adjustment.13. Poor compression.

2O

CORRECTION

1. Fill fuel tank.2. See "TO START ENGINE" in.the

Operation section.3_ Wait several minutes before

attempting to start,4. Clean or replace air cleaner car

tridge_5. Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

and refill tank with fresh gasoline.6. Remove fuel tank and clean.

7. Make sure spark plug wire is seated propedy on plug.

8. Replace spark plug or adjust gap.

9. Make necessary adjustments.

1, Place throttle control in "FAST"

position.2. Clean or replace air cleaner car

tridge,3. Replace spark plug or adjust gap°

4, Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh

gasoline,5._ Make sure spark plug wire is seat

ed propedy on plug.6. Make necessary adjustments,

1. Set depth stake and wheels forshallower tilling_

2, Clean or replace air cleaner cartddge,

3, Check oil levellchange oil,4. Clean and regap or change spark

plug,5, Drain and clean fuel tank and

refill, and clean carburetor°6. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh

gasoline,7, Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

and refill tank with fresh gasoline,8, Remove fuel tank and clean,

9, Connect and tighten spark plug

10. Clean engine air screen°tl. Clean/replace muffler,12. Make necessary' adjustments°

13. Contact an authorized SearsService Center/Department.

PROBLEM

Engine overheats

Excessive bounce/

difficult handling

Soil bails up orclumps

Engine runs buttiller won't move

Engine runs butlabors when tilling

CAUSE

1, Low oil level/dirty oil.,2. Dirt/engine air screen.3. Dirty engine.

4. Partially plugged muffler.5, Improper carburetor

adjustment.,

1. Ground too dry and hard.

2, Wheels and depth stakeincorrectly adjusted°

t. Ground too wet.

1,, "line control is not engaged°2. V-belt not correctly adjusted.3. V-belt is off pulley(s).

1_ Tilling too deep,,

2. Throttle control not properlyadjusted_

3. Carburetor out of adjustment.

CORRECTION

1_ Check oil level/change oil.2_ Clean engine air screen.3. Clean cylinder fins, air screen, muf

tier area.4. Remove and clean muffler_

5. Adjust carburetor to richer positJono

1, Moisten ground or wait for morefavorable soil conditions.

2. Adjust wheels and depth stake.

1. Wait for more favorable soil conditions.

1, Engage tine control2. Inspect/adjust V-belL3o Inspect V-belt,

1, Set depth stake for shallower tilling,

2. Check throttle control setting,

3, Make necessary adjustments,

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DESCRIPTION

Throttle, ControlGdp, HandleGrommet, HandleBar, Drive Conirol AssemblyCap, VinylPanel, ControlBushing, Split*Screw, Pan Head #t0-24*Boll, 5116-18 x 2-1t2

Handle, Gdp"Clip, HairpinBolt, ShoulderHandle, ShiftGrommet, RubberRod, Shill"Bolt, Carriage 3t8-!6 x 1 Gr. 5Lock, Handle

KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.

18 STD54t437 *Nut, Centedock 3/8-1619 19131611 Washer 13]32xl xll Ga20 109228X Lever,Lock, Handle21 150258 Handle, Assemble22 121145X Clip, Plastic,Cable23 86777 Screw, Hex, Washer Hd, Slotted

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24 9484R Clip25 73970500 Loci,nut, Hex, Flange26 110675X Clutch, Cable27 STD541025 *Nut, Hex 1/4-2028 STD55!125 "Washer, Lock 1/429 STD541462 *Nut, Keps #10-2430 104164X Tie, Cable31 150696 Bolt, Pivot

' STANDARD HARDWARE- - PURCHASE LOCALLYNOTE: All component dimensions given in tJ.S inches

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Nut, Keps 5/t6-18*Washer, Lock 3/8*Nut, Hex 3/8-16Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 4-!!4Screw Shift LeverLever, Shift*Bolt, Carriage 1/'4-20 x 112Gr.5Plate, Shfft IndicatorScrew, Hex, Washer Heed,Slotted #10-24 x 1/2Clip*Washer, Lock 114*Nut, Hex 1/4-20"Screw, Set, 5/16-18 x 3/8Spacer, Split 0.327 x 0.42 x2°68*Washer 11132x 1!116 x 16 Ga.Sheave, Transmission*Nut, Hex 5116-18

Ring, RetainerGuard, Pinch PointSpacer, Split 0_327 x 0.42 x1.688

Nut, Cap 5/16-18TtreRimTire Valve

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

24 126875)( Rhtet'Drilled25 STD624003 *Clip, Hairpin26 131159)(574 Guard, Belt27 132801 Belt, V28 104679X Pulley, Idler29 12000032 Ring, Klip30 159229 Bracket, Idler31 I02384X Bolt, Hex 5/16.16 x 1232 I02141X Shaft, ldlerArm33 STD523710 *Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 134 102383X Counterweight,L.Ho35 74760524 Bolt,Hex 5/16-18 x 1 1/236 102331X Bracket, Reinforcement,LH.37 130812 Sheave, Engine38 145822 Stud, Guard Belt

39 140062 Cap, Plunger41 19111610 Washer 11132x 1 x 10 Ga.42 151004 Spacer43 69180 Nut Lock #10-24

44 164173 Bait Keeper

"STANDARDHARDWARE-- PURCHASELOCALLYNOllE: All componentdimensionsgiveninU.S. Inches.

1inch= 25A mm

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*Nut,Keps5/16-18Bracket,ReinforcementBolt,Hex 5116o18x 1-1/2CounterWeight,RH°*Washer,Lock3/8*Nut,Hex 3/8-16"Clip,HairpinRivet,Drilled_reRimTireValve

KEY PARTNO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

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102115X6BO3J

102111XSTD551143STD541143143009

DESCRIPTION

TransmissionAssembly(Includes Key Nos.. 2-52)Gearcase, LH. w/Bearing(Includes Key No. 4)Gasket, GearcaseBeadng, NeedleWasher, Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x1/32

Pinion, InputShaft, InputBearing, Needle"Washer,SealBall, SteelSpring, Shift, ForkO-RingArm, ShiftFork, ShiftRing, KlipShaft, ShiftWasher

Ring, KltpGear, AssembLy,Reverse idler(IncludesKey Nos. 21 and 22)Gear, Reverse IdlerBearing, NeedleShaft, Reverse Idler*Washer, Lock 7/t6*Nut, Hex 7!16-20Bearing, Shaft, Ground DriveL.H.

28 106390X Spacer 0.765 x 1.125 x 1.2329 102134X Chain #35-50 Pitch30 150737 Ground Shaft Assembly31 143008 Bearing, Shaft, Ground Ddve

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32 106388X Spacer 0.70 x 1,00 x 1.15033 102121X Sprocket and Gear Assembly34 102112X Shaft, Reduction (2nd)35 102t01X Screw, Whiz, Lock 5/16-18 x 3-

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36 154355 Sprocket Assembly w!Bearing(Includes Key Nos, 37 and 38)

37 4422J Bearing, Needle38 154356 Sprocket, Tine39 105345X Gear, Cluster, Red 1st & 2nd40 t05346X Gear, Reverse

41 8358J Shaft, Reduction (1st)42 4220R Washer,Thrust43 106146X Spacer t.01 x 1.75 x 0.76044 155236 SealAsm. OII

48 150700 Gearcase, R.H_w/Bearing(Includes Key No, 8)

49 !32688 Shaft, "_ne50 106147X Chain, Roller #50-50 Pitch51 17720408 Screw 1/4_20 x !/2

52 73220500 *Nut, Hex 5/16-1853 t22204X Bearing Kit,'itne Shaft- - 6066J Grease, Piasttlube #1

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NO. NO.1 980001292 t61415x5743 8393J4 120000365 STD533107

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DESCRIPTION

Nut,Range 5/16_18Shield,Side,OuterL. H.Pin,Stake,DepthRing,Klfp*Bolt,Carriage5/16-18x 3/4 Gr5SpringBracket,LatchSpring,DepthStakeShield,_ne*Bolt,Carriage5/16-t8 x I Gro5*Nut,Hex 5/t6-18*Washer,Lock5/16Bolt,Carriage5/16-18x t.1/4Bracket,Shield"TineShield,S_de,OuterR.H.Nut,Hex 1/4-20

KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.

17 162175 Nut,VYingForged5116-1818 STD532512 *Bolt,Cardage1/4-20x 1-1/4

Gr. 519 t02701X Grip20 STD541037 *Nut,Hex 3/8-1621 !02156X Stake,Depth

74930632 Bolt,Hex 3/8-16x2 -23 4440J Hinge24 72140404 *Bolt,CarriageI/4-20 x 1/425 6712J Cap,Vinyl26 109227X Pad,Idler27 102695X574 Shield,Levering28 120588X Pin,Hinge29 t24309X574 Shield,Side30 73970500 Locknut0Hex,Range

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Tine, Outer, LH.Pin, ShearTine, Inner, LHo*Clip, HalrptnAssembly, Hub and Plate, Loll.Nut, Hex 316-24*Washer, Lock 3/8Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

9 4460J Tins,Outer,R.H10 132728 Assembly,Huband Plate,Roll.tl 6555J "line, Inner,Roll.

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1 158096 Decat, Logo2 157991 Decal, Logo3 157990 Decal, Logo4 157984 Decal, Description5 137539 Decal, Caution, DriveControl6 12043tX Decal, Hand Placement7 102180X Decal, Shift Indicator8 147592 Decal, Operation and Lubrication9 163094 Decal, Depth Stake

10 120075X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines11 162215 Decal, Tine Shield Wing Dom- - 163158 Manual, Owner's (English)- - 163159 Manual, Owner's (Spanish)

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Rywheel 124 94920 Screw, Torx_, HexKey,Rywheel 125 498599 CarburetorPistonAssembly, Standard Size 127 - - - * Plug, WelchPistonAssembly, .010" Oversize 130 223470 Valve,ThrottlePiston Assembly, °020" Oversize 131 493556 Shaft, ThrottlePiston Assembly, ,030" Oversize 133 398187 Float, CarburetorRtng Set, Standard Size 134 398188 * Valve, inlet (Includes Seat)Ring Set, ,010" Oversize 137 - - - * Gasket, Bowl {Sold in Kit Onty)Ring Set, .020" Oversize

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Pin, Piston, Standard Size " Includedin CarburetorKit (498260)Pin, Piston, .005" Oversize

Rod, Connecting * Includedin CarburetorGasket Set (498261)Rod, Connecting,.02(7

Undersize Crankpin Bore " Includedin Valve Overhaul Gasket Set (498531)Dipper, ConnectingRodScrew, ConnectingRod NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U,,S.inchesValve, Exhaust t inch= 25.4 mmValve, Intake

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Shaft, Choke 601 93053 Clamp, Hose, GreenSupport, Air Cleaner 93807 Clamp, Hose, BlackGasket,Air Cleaner 608 497830 Starter,RewindManifold, Intake 611 494451 Connector,Fuel LineNut, Wing 6t4 93306 Pin, CotterBracket, Fue! Tank 616 495243 Crank, GovernorScrew, Hex Head 623 94943 Screw, ShoulderNut, Hex 634 - - - Seat, Shaft (Sold in Kit Only)Line, Fuel (tl" Long, Cut to Suit) 634A ... Seal, Choke Shaft (Sold In KitLine, Fuel, Molded Only)Screw, Shoulder 635 66539 Elbow,Spark PlugGuide, Air 642 281188 Cover, Air CleanerUnk 663 93343 Screw, Sems

Spring, Governor 676 495074 DetlectorAssemblyGear, Governor 741 262992 Gear, TimingWasher, Thrust Uses: 94388 Key, WoodruffBracket, Control 832 494903 Guard, MufflerLeverAssembty, Governor 843 280149 Sleeve, LeverWasher, Governor Lever 843A 280643 Sleeve, LeverSpdng, Link 851 493880 Terminal,CableClamp, Casing 864 494904 Flange,MufflerScrew, SlottedHex 869 211787 Seat, tntakeValveScrew, Hex Head 870 263094 Seat, ExhaustValve, Cobalfte"Muffler, Exhaust 871 262001 Guide, ExhaustValveHousing, Blower 63709 Gulde, IntakeValveScrew, Hex 883 272309 " Gasket, ExhaustShfeld, Cylinder 955 497610 Screw, Fuel Bowl, StandardScrew, Hex Head, Cylinder 493869 Screw, Fuel Bowl, High AltitudeShield 957 493988 Cap, FuelTankCover, Cylinder Head 958 494769 Valve, Shut-OffNut, Ry'whael 966 494902 Base, AirCleanerArmature, Magneto 969 94872 Screw, Hex HeadScrew, Armature 971 94727 Screw, Hax HeadPlug, Spark 972 495345 Tank,Fuel(1-7/8" High,48ram, Resistor 975 493640 Bowl,FloatType) 977 498261 Gasket Set, CarburetorScrew, Hex Head, Seres 978 273326 * Gasket CoverSwitch,Stop 979 494807 Cover,Oil Gard'Wire, Stop (Armatureto Switch) 982 94658 Screw, Oil Gard"CoverWire, Stop (Stop Switch to 984 224746 Bracket, Inri[catorLightGround) 1036 499348 Label Kit,Emfss_onGasket Set 1095 498531 Gasket Set, Valve OverhaulPuller, Flywheel 2500 134402-0113 Replacement EngineNut, Hex ---- 495952 Replacement ShortblockWrench, Spark Plug

Cover, Spark Plug * included in Gasket Set (495661)Filter,Air

Cup, Flywheel * Included in Carburetor Kit (498261)Retainer, Spring

Pawl, Ratchet " Inctuded in Carburetor Gasket Set (490937)Spring, Frictton

Seal, Oil Fill * Included inValve Overhaul Gasket Set (498531)Tube, Breather

Filter,Air NOTE: All component dimensions given in U,.S. inchesBushing, Governor Crank 1 Inch = 25,,4 mmBolt, Governor LeverNut, Hex

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Americas Repair Speciat_sts

163158 Rev. 7 2.17.98 TR Printed in U.S.A,