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Craftsman 987.293330 Operator's Manual

Craftsman 987.293330 Operator's Manual

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Operator's
Manual
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8 HORSEPOWER
REAR TINE TILLER
Model No: 987.293330
CAUTION:
Before using this tiller, read
this manual and follow all its
Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions,
• Safety Rules
• Assembly
• Operation
• 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: Accessories

    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 engine, wait for all moving parts to come machine away from the area of to a complete stop, disconnect the spark spillage and avoid creating any 1.
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES 20. Use tiller attachments and acces- 7. Never perform maintenancewhile the 10. Never use the tiller unlessproper sories when recommended. engine is running or the spark plug wire is guards,plates,or other safetyprotective connected, exceptwhen specifically in- devicesare in place. 21.
  • Page 4 LIMITEDTWO-YEAR WARRANTY ONCRAFTSMAN® T ILLER Fortwo years from the date of purchase,when this Craftsman®Tiller is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Searswill repair,free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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: Assembly

    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 Motor Oil Spark Plug...
  • Page 7 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Hardware packed in carton ©© ©© Figure 1.3 T00LS/MATERIALS Ref. No, Hardware Description Qty. NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY Height Adjustment Handle (for handlebar) ... * 3/8" open end wrench Keyed Washer (for height adjustment handle) ..* 9/16" open end wrenches Plastic Tie Strap ...........
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY STEPS Read these instructions completely before you attempt to assemble or operate your new equipment. Your STEP 1: Attach the Handlebars tiller has been assembled at the fac- 1. Remove the Reverse Clutch tory with the exception of those parts Lever (B, Figure 2-1) from the han- left'unassembled for shipping pur-...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY match with the numbered slot in the STEP2: Attach ReverseClutch cure it with the hairpin cotter, and repeat Steps 5a and 5b. Lever height adjustment bracket. For ex- ample, if the handlebar is set in slot If the gap is less than 3/16", 1.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY STEP4: CheckGearOil Levelin TranS'm[ssion The transmission was filled with gear oil at the factory. However, be sure to check the oil level at this time. 1. Move the tiller to a level area. 2. Pull the Depth Regulator Lever (N, Figure 2-9) straight back and then slide it to the second notch from Figure2.12:Attach engine throttle lever.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY STEP7: CheckAir Pressurein Tires Use an automotive-type tire pressure gauge to check the air pressure in both tires. Deflate or inflate both tires evenly from 15-to-20 PSI (pounds per square inch). Be sure that both tires have the same air pressure or the unit witl pull to one side.
  • Page 12 OPERATION KNOW YOURTILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. Know the lo- cation and function of all features and controls on the equipment. Save this manual for future reference. ReverseClutch Wheel G'ear MEETS ANSI B71.8 - 1996 _Lever SAFETY STANDARD This machine meets voluntary safety...
  • Page 13 OPERATION ForwardClutch IMPORTANT: The Forward Clutch ReverseClutch Levers are connected to a mechani- The two interconnected levers (B, This lever (C, Figure 3-3) controls cal interlock feature that automatical- Figure 3-2) control the engagement the engagement of reverse drive to ly shifts the separate Wheel Gear of forward drive to the wheels and the wheels and tines.
  • Page 14 OPERATION DepthRegulator WARNING This lever (D, Figure 3-4) controls the tilling depth of the tines. Pull the Always place the Depth Regu- lever straight back and slide it up or lator Lever in the "travel" down to engage the notched height position before starting the en- settings.
  • Page 15 OPERATION ENGINE CONTROLS are three settings: FULL CHOKE, PARTIAL CHOKE IMPORTANT: The engine is and NO CHOKE. Detailed in- equipped with a recoil starter, a han- structions for using the choke dlebar-mounted engine throttle lever, lever are provided later in this and a choke control The locations section.

  • Page 16: Break-In Operation

    OPERATION Fill Fuel Tank The engine must be off and cool be- Wheel Gear Reverse Clutch fore removing fuel fill cap (Figure 3-9). ThrottleLever Lever Clean area around fuel fill cap and then remove fill cap. Be sure to use clean, fresh unleaded regular gaso- Handlebar Height line.
  • Page 17 OPERATION 3. Start the engine and allow it to then to NO CHOKE position. If CAUTION engine falters, move choke warm up. When warm, put throttle lever to 1/2 CHOKE until en- control in fast speed setting. To help prevent serious gine runs smoothly and then to personal injury or damage to...
  • Page 18 OPERATION 5. For reverse motion of the tiller (tines and wheels): (a) Look behind and exercise cau- tion when operating in reverse. Do not till while in reverse. (b) Stop all forward motion before reversing. Lift the handlebars with one hand until the tines are off the ground and then pull the Reverse Clutch lever out to ..engage reverse motion (see...
  • Page 19 OPERATION Tilling Tips & Techniques Let the tiller do the work With planning, you can allow enough Avoidtilling soggy, wet soil room between rows to cultivate (see Tillingwet soil often results in large, • While tiUing, relax and let the wheels Figure3-18).
  • Page 20 OPERATION Tilling Tips & Techniques Tilling on slopes Tilling up and downslopes • To keepsoil erosion to a minimum, be If you must gardenon a moderate sureto add enoughorganicmatter to slope, pleasefollow two very important the soil so that it has good moisture- guidelines: holding textureand try to avoid leaving 1.
  • Page 21 OPERATION LOADING ANDUNLOADING • Use sturdy ramps and manually each wheel to control the speed of THETILLER (with engine shut off) roll the tiller the tiller. Never go down ramps into and out of the vehicle. Two or tiller-first, as the tiller could tip for- ward.
  • Page 22 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES WARNING REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before inspecting, clean- ing or servicing the ma- Before Every Every Every chine, shut off engine, Each Noted PROCEDURE wait for all moving parts to Hours Hours Hours come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire Lubricate Tiller and move wire away from spark plug.
  • Page 23 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES parts to come to a complete stop, disconnectspark plug wire and movewire away from spark plug. ARNING Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all tl..
  • Page 24 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES parts to come to a completestop, disconnectspark plug wire and movewire away from spark plug. ARNING Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or Before inspecting, cleaning or servicingthe unit, shut off engine, wait for all ,,.-._ propertydamage, Transmission Gear 0il Service...
  • Page 25 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES parts to come to a completestop, disconnectspark plug wire and movewire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or ARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all ,,-..
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS parts to cometo a completestop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. ARNING Failure to fallow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or Before inspecting,cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all ..--.
  • Page 27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS parts to come to a complete stop, disconnectspark plug wire and movewire away from spark ARNING plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or Before inspecting, cleaning or servicingthe unit, shut off engine, wait for all propertydamage.

  • Page 28: Belt Tension Adjustment

    ..;, SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..partsto cometo a complete stop, disconnectspark plug wire and movewire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or ARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicingthe unit, shut off engine, wait for all ,,,.-..
  • Page 29 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS partsto come to a complete stop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all =--., propertydamage.
  • Page 30 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS parts to come to a completestop, disconnectspark plug wire and movewire away from spark WARNING plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all it--.
  • Page 31 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS parts to come to a completestop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. ARNING Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all ,,..

  • Page 32: Carburetor

    Rust and/or dirt in empty. your gasoline will cause problems. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer No. 33550) is an acceptable alternative EngineStorage in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add...

  • Page 33: Controls

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Beforeperforming any corrections, refer to the appropriate information in this Manualfor the correct safety precautions and operat- ing or maintenanceprocedures. Contact your local Sears Service Center for necessary service. CORRECTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Reconnectwire. 1. Sparkplugwire disconnected. Engine does 2.

  • Page 34: Decals

    OPERATING AND SAFETY DECALS Keep awayfrom rotating tines. Rotating tineswill cause injury. pad# _ Ref. Le_er Descriptionand Location Qty. 1909942 Owner's ManualReplacement......... 1911361 WARNING- KeepAwayFromTines ........1915810 StartingStabilization Instructions........1904547 HoodDecal ............1916612 ControlPanel ............1904549 WARNING-HotSurface ..........
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN 8HP MODEL 987.293330 REPAIR PARTS FORWARD/REVERSE IDLERASSEMBLY CLUTCH ROD * REVERSE CLUTCH ROD* " 19 TOP COVER * see "Handlebar Assembly and Conb'ol Levers" drawing PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 20517-02 ReverseLink ......... 1185506 Locknut-hex,3/8-16 ..... 9340 Pin ..........
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 8HP MODEL 987.293330 REPAIR PARTS HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY & CONTROL LEVERS ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY PART 26 BELLCRANK CONNECT TO BELLCRANK OP COVER...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN 8HP MODEL 987.293330 REPAIR PARTS HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY & CONTROL LEVERS PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION 1916766 1186208 Handlebars-(incl, R ef. No,'s 2, 3, Nut-hex, No. 10-32 ....... 9390 3A and 4) ........Grip-paddle ........9126 20863 Grip-handlebars ......Bail-forwardclutch control(incl.
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN 8HP MODEL 987.293330 REPAIR PARTS HOOD,BRACKET & DEPTHREGULATOR TRANSMISSION <...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 8HP MODEL 987.293330 REPAIR PARTS HOOD, BRACKET & DEPTH REGULATOR PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1916764 Hood-tine cover,with hinged flap 1113-1 Bushing-spacer, drag bar ..... 1186231 Nut-hex, 3/8-16 ......(Incl. Ref. No. 17, 17A and 17B) 1100243 Lockwasher-3/8 ......
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN 8HP MODEL 987.293330 REPAIR PARTS ENGINE& SUPPORTBRACKETS, P ULLEYS,BELTS,BELT COVER TRANSMISSION...
  • Page 41 Decal-Stabilization......190O766 pulley to reverse PTOshaft..1904557 DecaI-Hotsurfaces/beltwarning., 1771879 Craftsman Motor Oil, SAE30 (SearsRef.No. 33027)....27 ozs. Owner'sManual/PartsList....1905219 * SpecifyGRADE 5 if ordering part locally..Contactyour local Sears Service Center for engine parts or service, Referto engine nameplatefor engine type and...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 8HP MODEL 987.293330 REPAIR PARTS TINES, WHEELS OPERATOR POSITION ENGINE ENOTES CUTTING EDGE ] OF TINE FRONT/ FORWARD SHAFT...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN 8HP MODEL 987.293330 REPAIR PARTS TINES, WHEELS PART PART NO., DESCRIPTION QTY, DESCRIPTION QTY. 1100068 Screw-hex hd., 3/8-16 x 3/4"..12 1915056 Wheel & Tire Assy-left side ..1985100 Tine- twin-edged, right facing..1915057 Wheel & Tire Assy-right side ..
  • Page 44 CRAFTSMAN 8HP MODEL 987.293330 REPAIR PARTS TRANSMISSIONHOUSING,COVERS,SEALS,GASKETS & PLUGS See Note 1 See Note 1...
  • Page 45 CRAFTSMAN 8HP MODEL 987.293330 REPAIR PARTS TRANSMISSIONHOUSING,COVERS,SEALS,GASKETS & PLUGS PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1915089 Screw Kit:includesthree (3) 9621 Oil Seal-double lip, wheel shaft, 1/4-20 x 7/8' self-sealing right and left sides..... screws ........ Req'd 9726 Plug-pipe, 1/4, oil level hole and 1900881001 Cap-rear bearing......
  • Page 46 CRAFTSMAN 8HP MODEL 987.293330 REPAIR PARTS DRIVE SHAFT MAIN DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY INPUT PINION SHAFT AND GEAR ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 47 CRAFTSMAN 8HP MODEL 987.293330 REPAIR PARTS DRIVE SHAFT PART ' REF PART " DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1714 1224-2 Shim-same as above,but .030 thick Bearing-tapered roller with race.. 20718 Gear-spur,main drive shaft ..(see Note 1) ......9301 Key-3/16 sq. x 1......
  • Page 48 CRAFTSMAN 8HP MODEL 987.293330 REPAIR PARTS WHEEL SHAFT, ECCENTRIC SHAFT & TILLER SHAFT ASSEMBLIES TILLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY WHEEL SHAFT ASSEMBLY Wheel Shaft Parts PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 9935 9621 0il Seal-left and right sides ..Shim-between key and gear 9511 (1.016 I.D.
  • Page 49 CRAFTSMAN 8HP MODEL 987.293330 REPAIR PARTS BUMPERASSEMBLY ® PART DESCRIPTION QTY. BumperAssembly 1916714001 8umper-top section ....1904758001 Bumper-bottom section ....1731025 Bolt-curved head,5/16-18 x 2 (special bolt); also see #1915811 hardwarekit ......1111608 Bolt-hex hd. 5/16-18 x 2-1/2", not avail, separately (order #1915811 hardware kit ....
  • Page 50 CRAFTSMAN 8HP MODEL 987.293330 REPAIR PARTS Craftsman4-Cycle, 8HP Engine(143.998001) ,300 _307 83 81 172, j261282 " • 260 245A...

  • Page 51: Parts

    CRAFTSMAN 8HP MODEL 987.293330 REPAIR PARTS Craftsman4-Cycle, 8HP,Engine(143.998001) EngineAssembly Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part # Description 650880 Lockwasher...... 1 224 27915A IntakePipeGasket .... 1 35385 Cylinder (Incl.2,20,72) ..1 238 28820 Screw,#10-32x 1/2"..2 27652 DowelPin......2...
  • Page 52 CRAFTSMAN' 8HP MODEL 987.293330 REPAIR PARTS' Carburetor No. 640152-Craftsman 4-Cycle, 8 HPEngine (143.998001) '_37 '_37...
  • Page 53 CRAFTSMAN 8HP MODEL 987.293330 REPAIR PARTS CarburetorNo. 640152-- Craftsman4-Cycle, 8HP Engine(143.998001) Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part # Description ,Rpf# Pa,rt # Description 631021 Inlet Needle, Seat& 631753 ChokeShutter ....1 640152 Carburetor (Incl.184from Clip(incl. 31) ....1 Engine Parts List)....
  • Page 54 CRAFTSMAN 8HP MODEL 987.293330 REPAIR PARTS StarterNo. 590704 Starter No. 590746 Craftsman4-Cycle, 8HP Engine(143.998001) Craftsman4-Cycle, 8HP Engine(143.998001) 7_ - I I_\7 6/_.6 o-(' =__e _"-4 B--5 Q--2...
  • Page 55 CRAFTSMAN 8HP MODEL 987.293330 REPAIR PARTS StarterNo. 590746 --Craftsman 4-Cycle, 8HP Engine(143.998001) Ref# Port # Description 590746 Recoil Starter ....1 590599A SpringPin(Incl.4) .... 1 590600 Washer ......1 590679 Retainer ......t 590601 Washer ......1 590678 Brake Spring ...... 1 590680 StarterDog......2...

  • Page 56: Maintenance Agreement

    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 pedlr eervicio de reparacl6n a domicllio - 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 les pi6ces For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week PartsDirect"...

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