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Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.629665 Owner's Manual

14 inch tine width rear tine tiller with counter rotating tines
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.629665
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.
443066 Rev 1
900 SERIES
14 INCH TINE WIDTH
REAR TINE TILLER WITH
COUNTER ROTATING TINES
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

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  • Page 1 • Repair Parts 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. Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8 443066 Rev 1...

  • 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

    (Gap: .030"/0.76mm) IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED ON CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tiller. It OR NEAR ANY UNIMPROVED FOREST-COVERED, BRUSH- COVERED OR GRASS COVERED LAND UNLESS THE has been designed, en gi neered and manu fac tured to give ENGINE’S EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK...

  • 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 hard ware you assemble must be tight ened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta ples HANDLE ASSEMBLY when handling or disposing of carton- "UP" POSITION ing material. TIGHTEN HANDLE IMPORTANT: WHEN UN PACK ING AND AS SEM BLING LOCK LEVER TO TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES. HOLD •...
  • 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 IN DI CA TOR SHIFT LEVER HAIRPIN HANDLE CLIP INDICATOR COLUMN...

  • 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 TURNING • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See oil viscosity chart in the Mainte- • Release the drive control bar. nance sec tion of this manual). • Move throttle control to “SLOW” position. •...
  • Page 10 OPERATION When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run • Soil conditions are important for proper tilling. Tines will out of fuel, it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may con trib ute fuel from the tank to the engine.

  • Page 11: 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 12 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 13 MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 19) MUFFLER Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with and long life keep your engine clean. exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard.

  • Page 14: 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. 20) Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. CLEVIS PIN Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil.
  • Page 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) (See Fig. 23) • Remove belt guard (See “TO REMOVE BELT GUARD” For proper belt tension, the extension spring should in this section of this manual). have about 5/8 inch stretch when drive control bar is in •...
  • Page 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • To maintain the superb tilling performance of this ma- TINE REPLACEMENT chine the tines should be checked for sharpness, wear, (See Figs. 24, 25 and 26) and bending, particularly the tines which are next to the transmission. If the gap between the tines ex ceeds CAUTION: Tines are sharp.
  • Page 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has a high speed fixed jet and has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be nec- es sary. How ev er, minor ad just ments may be required to compensate for dif fer ences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.

  • Page 18: 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 19: 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 20: Repair Parts-Tiller

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629665 HANDLES Handle_assy_36 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 141406 Grip, Handle 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 19131611 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga. 110673X Grommet, Handle 127254X Bar, Assembly Control 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle 6712J Cap, Vinyl 420524...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629665 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 159229 Bracket, Idler 110111X Lever, Shift...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629665 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 73970500 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement 102173X Counter Weight 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 4497H Clip, Hair pin 126875X Rivet, Drilled 102190X Tire 183122X613 Rim 795R Tire Valve Engine Briggs Model 121002-1593-B8...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629665 TRANSMISSION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188554 Trans mis sion Assembly (In cludes 143008 Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive R.H. Key Nos. 2-52) 106388X Spacer 0.70 x 1.00 x 1.150 188482 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing 102121X Sprocket and Gear Assembly (In cludes Key No.
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629665 TINE SHIELD PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Lock, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 74930632 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 4440J Hinge 12000035 Ring, Klip 72140404 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5 180847 Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4 6712J...
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629665 TINE ASSEMBLY tine_ipb_99_2 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 4459J Tine, Outer, L.H. 4460J Tine, Outer, R.H. 132673 Pin, Shear 132722 Assembly, Hub and Plate, R.H. 6554J Tine, Inner, L.H. 6555J Tine, Inner, R.H. 3146R Clip, Hairpin 132721...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629665 DECALS side_views_170 PART DESCRIPTION 409143 Decal, Tank 435286 Decal, Warn 423787 Decal, Blt Guard 419776 Decal, Description 137282 Decal, Caution, Drive Control 110614X Decal, Hand Placement 102180X Decal, Shift Indicator 120076X Decal, Warning 168260 Decal, Tine Depth Stake 422972...

  • Page 27: Repair Parts-Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629665 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002, TYPE NO. 1593-B8 48 SHORT BLOCK 1058 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1022 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629665 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002, TYPE NO. 1593-B8 187A 1210 209A 1395 1026 1005 1070...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629665 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002, TYPE NO. 1593-B8 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699510 Cylinder Assembly 690979 Key-Timing 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 797442 Plate-Cylinder Head 797439 Head-Cylinder 790631 Base-Air Cleaner 698210 Gasket-Cylinder Head 696024...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629665 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002, TYPE NO. 1593-B8 PART DESCRIPTION 693583 Guard-Muffler 699632 Screw (Muffler Guard) 493880s Terminal-Spark Plug 795440 Seal-Valve 691115 Seat-Valve 691893 Gasket-Exhaust 699480 Screw (Rocker Cover) (M6x15.88mm) 914A 797444 Screw (Rocker Cover)

  • Page 31: Warranty

    THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOT APPLY, BUT THE REMAINING PROVISIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT SHALL REMAIN VALID. SEARS retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the product or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
  • Page 32 02488 02.02.12 CL/TH PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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