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OWNER°S Caution: Read and Follow Al! Safety Rules and Rnstructions Before Operating This Equipment SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates 60179 U.S.A. 32.8 cc 2oCYCLE 10 UNCH DmAMETER TINES MBN9"rBLLEF_/CUL'NVATOR o Assembly • Operation o Customer Responsibilities - Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts...
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CONTROL BEFORE Read the owner's manual carefuJty Be thoroughly famiF tar with the controts and the proper use of the mini tiller/ cultivator ..Know how to stop the mini tilter/cultivator disengage the controls quickly. Do not operate the mini tiller/cultivator adequate outer garments.
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LgMITED ONE-YEAR MiNi TILLER/CULTIVATOR For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Mini tiller/cultivator is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship...
To Assemble ...6-8 Carburetor Adjustment ... 17 Choke Control ... 9 ,11 Check List: Operation ... Maintenance ... 13 Cleaning ... Controls, Mini tiller/cultivator ...9,t0 Cultivating Hints ... Customer Responsibilities ,3,I3-15 General Recommendations ... 13 Lubrication ... 13,14 Mini tilledcultivator, ... 13 Air Cleaner, Engine ...
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OONT TS OF HA DWA CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG (shown actual size) llllll|iilliililllill!,,!!!,!|lli!,!,,,,!,,,!,!,,!l!t!lllllllitlIllllll 2 - Hand Grips 2 - Curved Head Screws 2 - 11/32 Inch Flatwashers 2 - 5/16-18 Hex Nuts 2 - Formed (Curved) Washers Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size) (1) - Owner's manual...
Figure 1 shows the mini tiller/cultivator assembled Reference to the right and left hand side of the mini tiller/ cultivator is from the operator's position behind the unit TO REMOVE MIN! TILLER/CULTIVA- TOR FROM CARTON Remove the plastic parts bag from the carton ®...
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Insert the right side lower handle section into the mounting channel between the fine shield engine casting (see Fig 3) Push the mounting screws through the tine shield, handle and approxi- mately half way into the engine casting washer is on each mounting screw (see Fig 4) may be necessary to rotate the lower handle to align the mounting holes.
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TO INSTALL THE TH ROTTLE CONTROL ASSEMBLY Place a No 10 x 1-1/2 inch hex head screw down through the hole in the upper handle right side and attach the throttle control to the underside of the handle (see Fig 5) Attach the throttle cable to the right lower handle by threading a tie strap through the hole in the lower...
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FIG. 6 conforms to the safety standards of the RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - The engine on this mini tiller/cultivator is equipped with an easy pu II recoil starter DEPTH STAKE/TRANSPORT Used (with wheels up) when tilling or cultivating to adjust...
The operation of this mini titlertcultivator can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage or eye shields while operating the mini tiller/cultivator. We recommend standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your...
1_."m cup _ s _z.) 1 _Le.,cxL_ote "_ FIG. 7 This completes the special gasoline mixing (24:1) procedure. It can now be poured into the mini tiller/ cultivator fuel tank IMPORTANT: DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK GASO- LINE THAT DOES NOT HAVE...
® Lowering the depth stake will slow the mini tiller/ cultivator and make it till deeper Raising the depth bar will allow the mini tiller/cultivator to move faster and till more shallow_ ® If the tiller' mini tiller/cultivator stops forward motion...
Check Spark Plug Cyfinder Exhaust Ports Drain Fuel GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this mini tiller/cultivator does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the mini tiller/cultivator structed in this manual.
,= = ,===IH= CUSTO ENGINE AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE The air cleaner filter should be cleaned and reoiled after every 25 hours of use Clean more often under dusty conditions IMPORTANT: THE ENGINE CAN BE WORN OUT IN A VERY SHORT PERIOD OF TIME IF DtRT OR GRIT IS ALLOWED TO EN- TER THE ENGINE.
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C STO CLEANING Always remove the dirt and debris from the mini tiller/ cultivator after each use (see Fig_ 11), Remove any string, wire or vegetation thai may become lodged in the mechanism and stop the tine rotation lows: @ Release the throttle control and move the shut-off switch to the OFF position, then disconnect the spark plug wire.
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SERVICE AN TINE REPLACEMENT The mini tiller/cultivator is left hand or right hand as viewed from the operator's position behind the unit All four tines on this unit are different and cannot be interchanged. The tines must be properly installed as...
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SERVICE AND ADJUST CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT A dirty air cleaner will cause the engine to run improperly and/or smoke excessively, air cleaner is clean before adjusting the carburetor, Never make unnecessary adjustments to the carburetor The carburetor was set at the factory to operate efficiently under most applications However, if adjustments required, we recommend you contact you r nearest SEARS...
NOTE: A yearly checkup or tuneup by a SEARS Service Center is a good way to insure that your mini tiller/ cultivator will provide maximum performance for the next season...
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: * PRODUCT- MINI TILLER/CULTIVATOR * MODEL NUMBER - 53&797500 * ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - 143o941600 * PART NUMBER * PART DESCRIPTION "You[ Sears me[chandise has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians,.