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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.621531
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
5.5 HP
24 INCH TINE WIDTH
FRONT TINE TILLER
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety Rules 24 INCH TINE WIDTH and Instructions Before Operating FRONT TINE TILLER This Equipment • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND POWERED ROTARY TILLERS TRAINING • Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are • Read the Owner’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly dangerous. familiar with the controls and the proper use of the •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER For Two (2) years from date of purchase Sears Canada, Inc. will repair or replace at Sears option free of charge parts which are defective as a result of material or workmanship.

  • Page 4: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Your new tiller 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.
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE (See (See Fig. 3) Fig. 2) • Loosen nut “A”. CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples • Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with when handling or disposing of cartoning stake spring down.

  • Page 6: Operation

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. 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.
  • Page 7 OPERATION 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 spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 8 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT of fuel tank to prevent spills and to TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline is OIL OR FUEL.
  • Page 9 OPERATION BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER Break-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine control before you actually begin tilling. • Start engine, tip tines off ground by pressing handles down and engage tine control to start tine rotation. Allow tines to rotate for five minutes. •...

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
  • Page 11 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. 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.

  • Page 12: Service And Adjustments

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRANSMISSION MUFFLER Your transmission is sealed and will only require lubrication Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with if it is serviced. exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if CLEANING necessary.
  • Page 13 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING - 12-3/4" PATH (See TINE CONTROL Fig. 18) “OFF” POSITION • Remove outer tines. TINE CONTROL BODY “ON” POSITION TINE CABLE CONTROL CLIP CABLE INNER TINES ONLY FIG. 18 NOTE: When reassembling outer tines, be sure right tine assembly (marked “R”) and left tine assembly (marked “L”) are mounted to correct side of tine shaft.
  • Page 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BELT REPLACEMENT TO REPLACE V-BELT (See Fig. 21) • Install new V-belt to engine pulley first then to transmis- Replace V-belt if it has stretched considerably or if it has sion pulley. Be sure belt is positioned on inside groove cracks or frayed edges.

  • Page 15: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the ENGINE OIL season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Customer Responsibilities section of this CAUTION: Never store the tiller with manual).

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in the Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. Water in fuel.

  • Page 17: Repair Parts-Tiller

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621531 HANDLE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 137118 Panel, Control 12000059 Retainer, Ring 72010520 Bolt 5/16-18 x 2-1/2 9266R Grip, Handle 98000129 Nut, Flange 73970500 Locknut, Flange 5/16-18 UNC STD533107 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 165197 Clip, Cable 110514X...
  • Page 18 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621531 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 23230506 Screw Set 5/16-18 x 3/8 Patch 12000028 Ring, Retainer 130812 Sheave, Engine 151223 Sheave, Transmisison 86777 Screw Hex Wsh SLT 12000035 Ring, Klip 74610812 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-20 x 3/4 STD541237...
  • Page 19 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621531 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1951J Support, Depth Stake, L.H. 9194R Pin, Clevis 5388J Spring, Stake 74760520 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 121117X Bolt, Shoulder STD523107 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 9188R Wheel STD541031...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621531 TINE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156926 Tine, Outer, R.H. 156923 Tine, Inner, L.H. 3146R Retainer, Spring Zinc 156925 Tine, Outer, L.H. 156924 Tine, Inner, R.H. 4929H Pin, Clevis...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621531 TRANSMISSION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Grade 2 9173R Spacer, Split STD523732 Bolt, Fin, Hex 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 19091412 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 12 Gauge STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 19092016 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621531 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 166217 Decal, Logo Control Panel 166214 Decal, Logo Belt Guard 176783 Decal, Engine Oper 166215 Decal, Tire Shield HP 137283 Decal, Cntrl Pnl Inst. 110614X Decal, Hand Placement 162384 Decal, Tine Shield Warning 171078 Decal, Rewind/Intek...

  • Page 23: Repair Parts-Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621531 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 126402, TYPE NO. 0206-E1 1022 1034 1029 1026 1023 914A 1022 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621531 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 126402, TYPE NO. 0206-E1 633A 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633A 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1022...
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621531 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 126402, TYPE NO. 0206-E1 209A 836A...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621531 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 126402, TYPE NO. 0206-E1 1211 1210 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1005 1070 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022...
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621531 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 126402, TYPE NO. 0206-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 693811 Cylinder Assembly 690024 Shaft-Throttle 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 398185 Kit-Idle Speed 691242 Ø Pin-Float Hinge 693643 Head-Cylinder 692567...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621531 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 126402, TYPE NO. 0206-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690345 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 692566 Gear-Idler 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 694258 Retainer 692605 Armature-Magneto 694544 Stud (Rocker Arm) 691061 Screw (Armature Magneto) 693583...
  • Page 29 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 30 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 31 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 32 PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. 180350 8.9.01 TR...

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