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Craftsman 944.629541 Owner's Manual

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SHAR$
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.629541
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety
Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
[RAFTSMAN +
5.5 HP
24 INCHTINE WIDTH
FRONTTINETILLER
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario
M5B 2B8

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  • Page 1 SHAR$ OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 944.629541 [RAFTSMAN + 5.5 HP Caution: Read and follow 24 INCHTINE WIDTH all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating FRONTTINETILLER This Equipment • 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 • Never operate the tillerwithout proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place. • Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly • Keep children and pets away. familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

  • Page 3: Customer Responsibilities

    CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tiller. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Ithas been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. 5.5 HP HORSEPOWER: Should you experience any problems you cannot easily DISPLACEMENT: 13 cu. in. (221cc) remedy, please contact your nearest authorized Sears Service Centre/Department.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ORDERING ....BACK COVER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER For Two (2) years from date of purchaseSears Canada, Inc. will repairor replaceat Sears optionfree of chargeparts which are defectiveas a resultof matedal or workmanship.

  • Page 5: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipp ng purposes. To ensure safe and proper ope ration of yourtiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE (See (See Fig. _) Fig. 2) • Loosen nut =A". • Insert stake support between engine bracket halves when handling or disposing of cartoning with stake spring down. material, I& AUTION: Becarefulofexposedstaples •...

  • 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 ofvarious 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 HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER TILLING The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil of the depth stake and wheel height. or attempting to start engine. The depth stake should always be below the wheels for digging.
  • Page 9 OPERATION TO TRANSPORT WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuel (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attrac moisture which leads to separation and formation of acid • dudng storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system o allow tiller engine andmuffler to coo].

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION SPARK • You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row PLUG untilled between passes. Then go back between tilled rows. (See Fig. 9) There aretwo reasons for doing this. First, wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about-faces.

  • 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 ¥1 Replace Spark Plug 1 - Change...
  • Page 12 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Preventflres! Keeptheenglne freeofgrass, leaves, epllledoll, orfuel. Removefuelfromtankbeforetlpplngunlt for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all and debris. grass, dirt, Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns. ENGINE AIR CLEANER (See Fig.

  • Page 13: Service & Adjustments

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRANSMISSION MUFFLER Your tr_.nsmissionissealed and willonly require lubrication Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with if it is serviced. exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace CLEANING ifnecessary.
  • Page 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FINAL CHECK "ON" POSITION MID-WIDTH TILLING - 22" PATH (See Fig. 17) • Withtinecontrol"ON (held down to handle) push down • Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to holes "C" in tine on handle to raise tines off the ground. shaft.
  • Page 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BELT REPLACEMENT TO REPLACE V-BELT (See Fig. 20) • Install new V-belt to engine pulley first then to transmis- Replace V-belt if it has stretched considerably or if it has sion pulley. Be surebelt is positioned on inside groove cracks or frayed edges.

  • Page 16: Service & Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 21) • To adjust idle RPM, rotate throttle linkage Counter- • Remove screws from sides of belt guard. clockwise and hold against stop while adjusting idle • Pull belt guard out and away from unit. speed adjusting screw to obtain 1750 RPM.

  • Page 17: Storage

    • i[11 _llll STORAGE i illa.iI ..ENGINE OIL Immediately prepare your tiller for storage atthe end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Drain oil (.withengine warm) and replace with olean oiL(See ENGINE in the Customer Responsibilities sectton,_ this manual).

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Fillfuel tank. 1. Out of fuel. Will not start 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in the Operation section. 3. Wait severalminutesbefore attemptingto start. 3. Engineflooded, 4. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. 4.
  • Page 19 REPAIR PARTS TILLER,- - MODEL NUMBER 944.629541 HANDLE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 137118 Panel, Control 12000059 Retainer, Ring 9266R Grip, Handle 72010520 Bolt 5/16-18 x 2-112 98000129 Nut, Flan_le 73970500 Locknut, Flange 5/16-18 UNC STD533107 Bolt, Carnage 5116-18 x 3/4 165197 Clip, Cable 110514X...

  • Page 20: Repair Parts-Tiller

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629541 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 23230506 Screw Set 5/16-18 x 3/8 Patch 12000028 Ring, Retainer 130812 151223 Sheave, Transmisison Sheave, Engine 17211006 165504 Nut J Clip#8 Screw, Tap Hex Head 74610812 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-20 x 3/4 12000036...

  • Page 21: Repair Parts-Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629541 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 9194R Pin, Clevis 1951J Support, Depth Stake, L.H. 74760520 Bolt, HexHead 5/16-18x 1-1/4 5388J Spring, Stake STD523107 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18x3/4 121117X Bolt, Shoulder STD541031 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 9188R...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629541 TINE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156923 156926 Tine, Inner, L.H. Tine, Outer, R.H. 156925 Tine, Outer, L.H. 3146R Retianer, Spring Zinc 156924 4929H Pin, Clevis Tine, Inner, R.H.
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629641 TRANSMISSION PART PART _ESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-112 Grade 2 STD541431 Nut, Hex, Keps 5116-18 UNC 19091412 STD523732 Bolt, Fin, Hex 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 Washer 9/32 x 718 x 12 Gauge STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 19092016...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629541 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 166217 Decal, Logo Control Panel 166214 Decal, Logo Belt Guard 166215 Decal, Tire Shield HP 137283 Decal, Cntrl Phi Inst. 110614X Decal, Hand Placement 120076X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 165279 Decal, Engine Ref.
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629541 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON - - MODEL NUMBER 134202, TYPE NO. 1118-E1...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 944.629541 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRA'I'rON - - MODEL NUMBER 134202, TYPE NO. 1118-E1 Z ¸ 111 I 127A 124_ _p ,_ 256 _222 190_...
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629541 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRA'I"I'ON - - MODEL NUMBER 134202, TYPE NO. 1118-E1 "_' REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 334, TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR "_ INSTRUCTION MANUAL _'3os 73 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629541 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON - - MODEL NUMBER 134202, TYPE NO. 1118-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 495133 Cylinder Assembly 260642 Tappet, Valve 399268 Bushing. Cylinder 212733 Gear, Cam 299819 e* Seal, Oil 273113...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629541 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 134202, TYPE NO. 1118-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 203 280720 BellCrank 231079 Bushing, GovernorCrank 231520 Screw, Shoulder 94907 Bolt, Governor Lever 262279 Rod, SpeedControl...
  • Page 30 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 31 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 32 CRAFTSMAN ° 5.5 HP OWNER'S 24 INCH TINE WIDTH MANUAL FRONT TINE TILLER Each tiller has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. The model number for your tiller will be found on a plate attached to the right hand engine bracket.

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