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Sears Craftsman 944.621563 Owner's Manual

Sears Craftsman 944.621563 Owner's Manual

6.5 hp 17 inch tine width rear tine tiller with counter rotating tines
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.621563
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
6.5 HP
17 INCH TINE WIDTH
REAR TINE TILLER WITH
COUNTER ROTATING TINES
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts

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  • Page 1 17 INCH TINE WIDTH all Safety Rules and Instructions REAR TINE TILLER WITH Before Operating This Equipment COUNTER ROTATING TINES • 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 UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) • Grasp handle assembly. Hold in “up” position. Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle assembly into position. CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. HANDLE ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING...
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY INSERT CABLE CLIP (See Fig. 6) • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column. Push cables into clip. ATTACH THIS END SHIFT ROD TO SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR SHIFT HAIRPIN LEVER HANDLE INDICATOR CLIP COLUMN CABLES SHIFT CABLE 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 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 for over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 9 OPERATION • To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities TURNING section in this manual. • Release the drive control bar. • Move throttle control to “SLOW” position. • Place shift lever indicator in “F” (forward) position. Tines will not turn. •...
  • Page 10 OPERATION • Move choke control to full “CHOKE” position. • You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row untilled between passes. Then go back between tilled rows. • Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller (See Fig.

  • Page 11: 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 RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (1oz.) 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
  • Page 12 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 13: Service & Adjustments

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 are shown in “PRODUCT SPECI- FICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual. BLOWER HOUSING TRANSMISSION...
  • Page 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 22) TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 22 and 23) • Remove L.H. outer and inner side shields (See “TO REMOVE WHEEL” in this section of this manual). • Remove belt guard (See “TO REMOVE BELT GUARD” •...
  • Page 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • To maintain the superb tilling performance of this ma- TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 24, 25 and chine 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- CAUTION: Tines are sharp.
  • Page 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has a high speed jet and has been preset at Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. How- devices and systems, which are being done at the custom- ever, minor adjustments may be required to compensate for ers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. Water in fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh gasoline.

  • Page 19: Repair Parts-Tiller

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621563 HANDLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180634 Throttle, Control STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 141406 Grip, Handle 19131611 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga. 110673X Grommet, Handle 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle 127254X Bar, Drive Control Assembly 150258 Handle, Assemble 6712J...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621563 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION STD541431 Nut, Keps 5/16-18 STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8 STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 170127 Shield, Inner Belt Guard 154734 Screw, Shift Lever 110111X Lever, Shift STD532505 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5 8700J Plate, Shift Indicator 86777...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621563 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73970500 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 120190X Tire 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement 150750 102173X Counter Weight, R.H. 795R Tire Valve STD551137 * Washer, Lock 3/8 - - - - - - - Engine(See breakdown) STD541037 * Nut, Hex 3/8-16 Briggs Model 120402-0213-E1...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621563 TRANSMISSION PART DESCRIPTION STD541143 Nut, Hex 7/16-20 143009 Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive L.H. 106390X Spacer 0.765 x 1.125 x 1.23 102134X Chain #35-50 Pitch PART 150737 Ground Shaft Assembly DESCRIPTION 143008 Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive R.H. 106388X Spacer 0.70 x 1.00 x 1.150 180677...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621563 TINE SHIELD PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION STD532512 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Gr. 5 73900500 Nut, Lock Flange 5/16-18 UNC 102701X Grip 161415X558 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 102156X...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621563 TINE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 4459J Tine LH STD551137 Washer Lock 3/8 132673 Pin, Shear 74610616 Bolt Hex Hd 3/8-24 x 1 6554J Tine LH 4460J Tine RH 3146R Retainer Spring 132728 Hub Asm.
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621563 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 176740 Decal, Logo 176735 Decal, Logo 166133 Decal, Description 137282 Decal, Tine Control 110614X Decal, Hand Placement 102180X Decal, Shift Indicator 157984 Decal, Cout. Rot. Tines 120076X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 168260 Decal, Tine Depth Stake 162384...

  • Page 26: Repair Parts-Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621563 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120402, TYPE NO. 0213-E1 1022 1034 1029 1026 1023 914A 1022 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621563 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120402, TYPE NO. 0213-E1 633A 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633A 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1022...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621563 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120402, TYPE NO. 0213-E1 209A 836A 187A 971A...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621563 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120402, TYPE NO. 0213-E1 1210 1211 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1005 1070 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621563 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120402, TYPE NO. 0213-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 693811 Cylinder Assembly 691636 Screw (Throttle Valve) 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 690024 Shaft-Throttle 693643 Head-Cylinder 398185 Kit-Idle Speed 695166 •+ Gasket-Cylinder Head...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621563 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 120402, TYPE NO. 0213-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 693610 Shield-Cylinder 692566 Gear-Idler 690345 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 694258 Retainer 694544 Stud (Rocker Arm) 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 693583 Guard-Muffler 695711...
  • Page 32 PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. 182619 2.15.02 TR...

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