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Craftsman 987.293190 Operator's Manual

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Operator's
Manual
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3 HORSEPOWER
REAR TINE TILLER
Model No: 987.293190
CAUTION:
Before using this tiller, read
this manual and follow all its
Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions.
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Safety Rules
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Assembly
•
Operation
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Maintenance
•
Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Safety Rules Before using this tiller, read • Assembly this manual and follow all its • Operation Safety Rules and Operating • Maintenance Instructions. • Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES CAUTION" ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SET- TING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS. TRAINING 9. Do not operate this equipment if 7. Never attempt to make any ad- you are under the influence of alco- ustments while the engine is running hol, medication, or when tired or ill.
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES backward, possibly causing loss of spark plug, and inspect for damage. 7. Store gasoline in a cool, well-ven- control. Always engage the wheels Repair damage before restarting. tilated area, safely away from any with the Wheel Drive Pins in WHEEL spark- or flame-producing equip- 23.

  • Page 4: Maintenance Agreement

    Searswill repair,free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship. if this Craftsman®Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. THIS WARRANTY DOESNOT COVER: •...
  • Page 5 •TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ........... SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......STORAGE ............WARRANTY ............TROUBLESHOOTING ........ACCESSORIES ............ DECALS .............. CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKAGE .... 7 REPAIR PARTS - TILLER ........ASSEMBLY ............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .........

  • Page 6: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller. ACCESSORIES GasCan Motor 0il...
  • Page 7 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag Contents (parts shown full size unless otherwise noted) Slotted HeadScrew CurvedHeadScrew #10-24 x 2" long 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" long Qty.: (1) Qty.:(6) Hex HeadScrew 3/8"-16 x 3/4" Qty.: ( 2) Split Lockwasher,5/16" Qty.:(6) .©©© Hex Head Screw 1/4"-20 x 1-1/4"...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Read these instructions completely before you attempt to assemble or operate your new equipment. Your tiller has been assembled at the fac- tory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping pur- poses. Steps in this section show you how to do so.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY STEP3: Install Forward Clutch Cable 1. Place the cable bracket (R, Figure 2-3) on the handlebar support (A) as shown. 2. Attach the cable bracket using a 1/4"-20 x 1-1/4" hex hd. screw (S, Figure 2-3) and 1/4"-20 hex Iocknut (T).
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY STEP4: CheckLevel of Transmis- sion GearOil The transmission was filled with gear oil prior to being shipped. However, you should check the gear oil level to make certain it is correct. 1. With the tiller on level ground, pull the Depth Regulator Lever (AA, Figure 2-7) back and then all the way up until the lowest notch in the fever is engaged.

  • Page 11: Controls

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. Know the location and function of all features and controls on the equipment. Save this manual for future reference. LOCATION ANDUSEOFCONTROLS MEETS ANSI B71.8 - 1996 SAFETY STANDARD WheelDrivePins the tiller.

  • Page 12: Forward Clutch Bail

    OPERATION To Place Wheels in WHEELDRIVE 4. Slide the wheel outward and align Insert the straight leg of the hair pin the holes in the wheel hub and cotter into the wheel drive pin'as far PoSition wheel shaft, insert the wheel drive as it will go.

  • Page 13: Anti-Reverse Stake

    OPERATION Anti-Reverse Stake DepthRegulator Lever WARNING This lever controls the depth that This stake is located at the rear of Engaging the tines when the the tines penetrate the soil (see Fig- the transmission, under the tine hood wheels are in FREEWHEEL po- ure 3-5).

  • Page 14: Choke Lever

    OPERATION ENGINECONTROLS tings: FULL CHOKE, PARTIAL F) Engine Throttle Lever CHOKE and NO CHOKE. Adjust this lever (see A, Figure 3- Detailed instructions for using the 8) to start and stop the engine and to WARNING Choke Lever are provided in this regulate engine speed.

  • Page 15: Fuel Tank

    OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engine Lubrication 4. Securely replace the oil fill plug. • Check the oil level before each use The tiller is shipped without oil in the and after every five operating engine. Permanent engine damage hours. See Page 21. will result if the engine is run without oil.

  • Page 16: Operation

    OPERATION Stopping the Engine WARNING 1. Release the Forward Clutch Bail Always place both wheels in to stop the wheels and tines from the WHEELORIVE position be- turning. fore startingthe engine. 2. Move Engine Throttle Lever to Never have the wheels in the STOP position to stop the engine.

  • Page 17: Tilling

    OPERATION 1. Put the wheels in the WHEEL Moving the Tiller Rearward Moving the Tiller Forward DRIVE position (wheel pins must be The tiller weighs only 117 pounds, IMPORTANT: Before you begin till- through the wheel hubs and the axle so it is quite easily maneuvered rear- ing, move the tiller to a safe, level holes).

  • Page 18: Cultivating

    OPERATION SeedbedPreparation AvoidMaking Footprints Cultivating When tilling, always try to walk Pdor to planting, be sure the soil When planning your garden, keep alongside the tiller on the side that is in mind that the tiller has a tilling is as loose and finely textured as yet to be tilled.

  • Page 19: Slopes

    OPERATION Preventing Tines From CAUTION WARNING BecomingTangled Loadingand unloadinga tiller Do not operatethe tiller on a into or from a vehicle is po- ...When tilling, you may find that the slope too steep for safe oper- tines.become tangled with material tentially hazardous.

  • Page 20: Lubrication

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES grease to the wheel shaft. This REQUIRED MAINTENANCE S CHEDULE makes future wheel removal easy. Before Every Every Every 2. Depth Regulator Lever " REQUIREDMAINTENANCE Each Noted Clean and grease the back, front Hours Hours Hours and sides (refer to "2", Figure 4-1 ). Tiller Lubrication 3.

  • Page 21: Break-In Operation

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES EngineLubrication 4. Place a drain pan with a minimum WARNING capacity of 1-quart beneath the drain Only use high quality detergent oil plug. Stop the engine, allow it to with API service classification SF, cool, disconnectthe spark plug SG, SH, or SH/CD.

  • Page 22: Changing Transmission Oil

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Checkingand Topping-Off DANGER Transmission GearOil Gasoline is highly flammable Checking Transmission Gear Oil: and its vapors are explosive. Follow these safety practices '1. Move the tiller to a level area. to prevent persona[ injury or 2. Pull the Depth Regulator Lever property damage from fire or explosion.

  • Page 23: Air Cleaner Maintenance

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Air Cleaner Maintenance Checkingfor Oil Leaks 3. Place the cover (with filter in- side it) on the base of the air Your tiller's engine is equipped Regularly check your tiller for oil cleaner. Align the two screw holes leaks from the engine and the with a replaceable dry paper filter.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Stop the engine, allow it to cool, disconnectthe spark plug wire and prevent it from touch- ing the spark plug before tight- ening any bolts, screws, or nuts. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage.

  • Page 25: Belt Removal And Replacement

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Checkingand Adjusting Belt Tension WARNING Stop the engine, let it cool down, disconnect the spark WARNING plug wire and prevent it from Stopthe engine, allow it to cool touching the spark plug before down, disconnect the spark changingthe belt.

  • Page 26: Forward Clutch Bail

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 2. Work the belt over the transmis- guide on each side of the pulley. NOTE: If you've installed a new belt, remember to check and read- sion pulley. Make sure the belt Refer to Figure 4-17. goes in the groove in the transmis- just its tension after the first two 4.
  • Page 27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS To Install Forward Clutch Cable 1. Place the lower end of the For- ward Clutch Cable into the cable mounting bracket and use one 7/16" and one 3/8" open end wrench to securely fasten it to the cable mounting bracket.

  • Page 28: Storage

    NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as are still warm. Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer No. • Pull starter rope to crank engine over, slowly, several times. 335500) is an acceptable alternative • Do not store gasoline from one in minimizing the formation of fuel season to another.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CORRECTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE 1, Reconnect wire. Engine Does NotStart. 1. Spark plug wiredisconnected. 2. Fueltankempty. 2. Addgasoline. 3. Stalegasoline. 3. Drain gasoline a ndaddfreshgasoline. 4, Incorrect choke setting. 4. Putchoke in correct s etting. 5. Dirtyairfilter. 5. Replace a ir filter. 6.

  • Page 30: Decals

    OPERATING AND SAFETY DECALS Keep awayfrom rotating tines. Rotating t ineswill cause injury. Ref. LeBer Pad # Description and Location Qty. 1909942 Owner'sManualReplacement ......... 1911361 WARNING- KeepAway FromTines ........1900766 Starting Stabilization Instructions........1916805 HoodDecal ........_....1900765 ForwardClutchBail ..........1904549 WARNING- Hot Surfaces ......

  • Page 31: Repair Parts

    CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS TINE HOOD, DEPTH REGULATOR, AND DRAG BAR PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 11000242 Lockwasher,5/16"......9552 Bolt-FI. Hd., Self-Tap,1/4-20 x 1/2" 2 1916805 Decal-Hood ........1186331 Bolt-Flanged Hd., 5/16-18 x 1" ..1186230 Nut-Hex Hd., 5/16-18 ....
  • Page 32 CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS HANDLEBARS, FORWARD CLUTCHCABLE, A NDHANDLEBAR MOUNTINGHARDWARE...
  • Page 33 CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS HANDLEBARS, FORWARD CLUTCH CABLE, AND HANDLEBAR MOUNTING HARDWARE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION QTY. 1916909 Handlebar,Upper- Incl. Ref. 2 ..1916107001 Support, Handlebar ....... 1900765 Decal-Forward ClutchBail .... 1110107 Locknut-Hex Hd., 5/16-18 ..... 1916108001 Handlebar,Lower......
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS WHEELSHAFT,_ TILLERSHAFTASSEMBLIES FRONT PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 9512 Retainer-Snap Ring, "E" Type ..1916722 Wheel Shaft ......... 9511 9305 Retainer-Snap Ring..... Key-Wheel Shaft, Hi Pro, 1/4 x 1 1166-1 Shim-0.062" Thick...... A/R 1132-2 Spacer.........
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS TRANSMISSION HOUSING, COVERS, SEALS, GASKETS, AND PLUG PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 9727 Plug-Transmission Oil Fill/Check.. 1916752001 Transmission Case,Rear Housing 1186328 Bolt-Hex Hd., FlangeLock, and TubeAssembly....5/16-18 x 5/8", GR5 ....1909374 Oil SeaI-Tine Shaft .......
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS ENGINE,ENGINE BRACKETS, A NDFORWARD DRIVEMECHANISM...

  • Page 37: Parts List

    1916661 1107383 Pulley, Engine Driven ....Washer-flat, 3/8"......9925 Washer, Belleville......1771879 Craftsman Motor Oil, SAE 30 1100009 Bolt-Hex Hd., 3/8-24 x 1"....(Sears Ref. No. 33027) ....27 oz. 1916114001 1905191 Owner's Manual/Parts List .... Bracket, Engine, Left .....
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS TINES, WHEELS OPERATOR POSITION LEFTSIDE TINE RIGHTSIDE ENGINE -_DENOTESCU'I'TING EDGE OFTINE FRONT/ FORWARD WHEEL SHAFT...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS TINES,WHEELS PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1100044 Bolt-Hex Head,5/16-18 x 3/4", 1817060 Tine-Twin-Edged, Right-Facing..1916691001 Tine Holder- left side ....Grade5, Tine Mounting ..... 12 1817059 Tine-Twin-Edged, Left-Facing ..1916692001 Tine Holder- right side ....

  • Page 40: Part

    CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS Craftsman4-Cycle, 3HP Engine(143-993001) 40-- _.169 223A_ 178.
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS Craftsman4-Cycle, 3HP Engine(143.993001 EngineAssembly Ref # Pad # Description Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part # Description 1 . 36560 Cylinder (incl. 2,20, 651007 Screw,Torx,T-15, 262 650737 Screw,1/4-20x 1/2"..2 10- 24 x 15/16"....2 72, 125) ......1...
  • Page 42 CRAPTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS Craftsman4-Cycle, 3HP Engine(143-993001) 590732 CARBURETOR RECOILSTARTER B--5 0--2 590738 RECOILSTARTER _,37 _,37 1!--7...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS CARBURETOR--Craftsman4-Cycle, 3HP Engine(143-993001) Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part # Description 640167 Carburetor (incl.184 of 630735 Choke Positioning Spring.. 1 631022 SpringClip......1 Engine PartsList) ....1 631807 FuelFitting......1...
  • Page 44 For In-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME" (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servlcio de reparaci6n a domicillo - 1-800-676-5811 in Canada for all your service and parts needs call - 1-800-665-4455 Au Canada pour tout le service ou lee pi_ces For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week...

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