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Craftsman 944.629673 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.629673
Important:
Read and fol low
all Safety Rules
and In struc tions
Be fore Op er at ing
This Equip ment
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
442831 Rev 1
00011
900 SERIES
17 INCH TINE WIDTH
REAR TINE TILLER WITH
DUAL ROTATING TINES
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Ad just ments
• Repair Parts
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

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  • Page 1 00011 OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. 944.629673 Important: 900 SERIES Read and fol low all Safety Rules 17 INCH TINE WIDTH and In struc tions Be fore Op er at ing REAR TINE TILLER WITH This Equip ment DUAL ROTATING TINES •...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND POWERED RO TA RY TILLERS TRAINING • Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are dangerous. • Read the Owner’s Manual care ful ly. Be thor ough ly • Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, fa mil iar with the controls and the proper use of the or other safety protective devices in place.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity: 3 Quarts (2.8L) • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Unleaded Regular and using your tiller. Oil (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Above 40°F/4°C) • Follow the instructions under the “Maintenance” and (Capacity: 19 oz./0,6L) SAE 3w-30 (Below 40°F/4°C) “Stor age”...

  • 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 UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) HANDLE ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Be careful of exposed "UP" POSITION sta ples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. IMPORTANT: WHEN UN PACK ING AND AS SEM BLING TIGHTEN HANDLE TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES. LOCK LEVER TO HOLD •...
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY INSERT CABLE CLIP (See Fig. 6) • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle ATTACH THIS END TO SHIFT column. Push cables into clip. LEVER IN DI CA TOR SHIFT ROD HANDLE COLUMN SHIFT HAIRPIN SHIFT LEVER CLIP...

  • Page 7: 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 8 OPERATION The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can re- sult 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 spec ta cles or stan dard safety glasses.
  • Page 9 OPERATION TO TRANSPORT "LOCKED" PO SI TION CAUTION: Before lifting or trans port ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from fuel tank. AROUND THE YARD • Release the depth stake pin. Move the depth stake DEPTH OR DRAG down to the top hole for transporting the tiller.
  • Page 10 OPERATION • If engine fires but does not start, move choke control ADD GASOLINE to half choke position. Pull recoil starter handle until • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. engine starts. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a •...
  • Page 11 OPERATION • You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row untilled between passes. Then go back between tilled rows. (See Fig. 15) There are two reasons for doing this. First, wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about-faces.

  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE 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 RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (1oz.) 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except car bu re tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start ing of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Re move fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance.
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 20) Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could and long life keep your engine clean. create a fire hazard.

  • Page 15: Service & Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug. TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 21) CLEVIS PIN Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil.
  • Page 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (See (See Figs. 23 and 24) Fig. 24) • Remove belt guard as described in “TO REMOVE BELT For proper belt tension, the extension spring should have GUARD”. about 5/8 inch (16 mm) stretch when drive control bar is •...
  • Page 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT • To maintain the superb tilling performance of this ma chine the tines should be checked for sharpness, (See Figs. 25, 26 and 27) wear, and bending, particularly the tines which are next to the transmission. If the gap between the tines CAUTION: Tines are sharp.
  • Page 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has a high speed jet and has been preset Maintenance, repair, or re place ment of the emission con- at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary. trol devices and systems, which are being done at the How ev er, minor ad just ments may be required to compensate cus tom ers expense, may be per formed by any non-road for dif fer ences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.

  • Page 19: 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 Maintenance section of this man ual). WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 21: Repair Parts-Tiller

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629673 HANDLES Handle_assy_3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 189482 Throttle, Control 109229X Lock, Handle 141406 Grip, Handle STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 110673X Grommet, Handle 19131611 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga. 127254X Bar, Assembly Control...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629673 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE mainframe_left_25 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 132801 Belt, V 73930600 Nut Centerlock 3/8-16 unc 104679X Pulley, Idler 432420 Shield Inner Belt Guard 12000032 Ring, Klip 164329 Pin, Shift Lever 162756...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629673 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 102190X Tire 185190 Bumper 73970500 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 183122X613 Rim STD551031 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga. 795R Tire Valve 74760512 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629673 TRANSMISSION transmission_23 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188240 Transmission Assembly 102121X Sprocket and Gear Assembly 188220 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing (In cludes 102112X Shaft, Re duc tion (2nd) Key No. 4) 102101X Screw, Whiz, Lock 5/16-18 x 3-1/2...
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629673 TINE SHIELD tine_shield_24_in_r1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Lock, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 102156X Stake, Depth 161415X428 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. 74930632 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629673 TINE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 132673 Pin, Shear 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 3146R Retainer Spring 163499 Tine, Spade 188845 Assembly, Hub and Plate 163500 Tine, Cleaning 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629673 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 419743 Decal, Ser. Console Control 423790 Decal, Logo 423786 Decal, BLT GRD 418557 Decal, Tine Shield 137282 Decal, Caution 110614X Decal, Hand Placement 166202 Decal, Shift Indicator 166188 Decal, Tine Shield CRT 176782 Decal, DRT.

  • Page 28: Repair Parts-Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629673 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002, TYPE NO. 1423-B8...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629673 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002, TYPE NO. 1423-B8...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629673 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002, TYPE NO. 1423-B8 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699510 Cylinder Assembly 692317 Hose-Connector 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 791766 Line-Fuel (Cut to Required Length) 797439...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629673 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002, TYPE NO. 1423-B8 PART DESCRIPTION 797441 Stud-Rocker Arm 693583 Guard-Muffler 699632 Screw (Muffler Guard) 493880s Terminal-Spark Plug 795440 Seal-Valve 691115 Seat-Valve 691893 Gasket-Exhaust...
  • Page 32 SERVICE NOTES...
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  • Page 35: Warranty

    GENERAL: Craftsman products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a specific time period as set-out below (the “Warranty Period”). Warranties extend to the original purchaser of a Craftsman product only. Purchases made through an online auction or through any website other than www.sears.ca are excluded. The relevant Warranty Period commences on the original date of purchase.
  • Page 36 02.02.12 TH PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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