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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. 944.628654 Important: 900 SERIES Read and fol low 24 INCH TINE WIDTH all Safety Rules and In struc tions Be fore Op er at ing This Equip ment • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustments •...
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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
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for GASOLINE CAPACITY: 2.9 Quarts (2.74L) Unleaded Reg u lar and using your tiller. • Follow the instructions under the “Maintenance” and OIL (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 Above 32°F/0°C (Capacity: 19 oz./1.3L) -
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 INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE (See Fig. 3) (See Fig. 2) • Loosen nut “A”. CAUTION: Be careful of exposed • Insert stake support between engine bracket halves sta ples when handling or disposing of with stake spring down.
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Page 6: 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 7 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 8 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois- IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT ture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING acids during storage.
- Page 9 OPERATION • You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER untilled between passes. Then go back between tilled Break-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine control before you rows. (See Fig. 8) There are two reasons for doing actually begin tilling.
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Page 10: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have Tine Control been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must main tain tiller as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller. - Page 11 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 12 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14) Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters and long life keep your engine clean. could create a fire hazard.
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Page 13: 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 MID-WIDTH TILLING (See Fig. 17) • Assemble holes “A” in tine hubs to holes “C” in tine TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. - Page 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FINAL CHECK “ON” POSITION TO REPLACE V-BELT (See Fig. 19) • With tine control “ON” (held down to handle) push down Replace V-belt if it has stretched considerably or if it has on handle to raise tines off the ground. cracks or frayed edges.
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Page 15: 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 CYLINDER(S) -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in the Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. -
Page 17: Repair Parts-Tiller
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.628654 HANDLES PART DESCRIPTION 137118 Panel, Control 165787 Grip, Handle 98000129 Nut, Flange STD533107 Bolt, RH SQNK 5/16-18 x 3/4 181476 Assembly, Panel and Tube 188532 Lever, Control, Tine 188555 Pin, Pivot 12000059... - Page 18 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.628654 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY belt_guard_10 PART DESCRIPTION 23230506 Screw Set 5/16-18 x 3/8 Patch 130812 Sheave, Engine 86777 Screw, Tap Hex Head 74770508 Bolt, Hex 5/16-24 unf x 1/2 17490440 Bolt, Thd Roller 1/4-20 x 2-1/2...
- Page 19 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.628654 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 9194R Pin, Clevis 74760520 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 STD523107 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 73220500 STD551131 Washer, Lock 5/16 STD541437 Locknut, w/washer 3/8-16...
- Page 20 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.628654 TINE ASSEMBLY tine_ipb_3 PART DESCRIPTION 156926 Tine, Outer, R.H. 3146R Retainer, Spring Zinc 156924 Tine, Inner, R.H. 156923 Tine, Inner, L.H. 156925 Tine, Outer, L.H. 4929H Pin, Clevis NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.
- Page 21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.628654 TRANSMISSION transmission_11 PART DESCRIPTION 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Gr. 2 STD523732 Bolt, Fin, Hex 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 STD541437 Locknut, w/washer 3/8-16 9056R613 Shield, Tine 188195 Bracket, Engine, R.H.
- Page 22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.628654 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 409143 Decal, Tank 425979 Decal, Logo 435125 Decal, Engine 425981 Decal, Tine Shield 419833 Decal, Cntrl Pnl Inst. 110614X Decal, Hand Placement 435386 Decal, Warning Spark 422972 Decal, Tine Shield Warning...
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Page 23: Repair Parts-Engine
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.628654 ENGINE, BRIGGS -- MODEL NUMBER 12T402-1385-F8... - Page 24 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.628654 ENGINE, BRIGGS -- MODEL NUMBER 12T402-1385-F8...
- Page 25 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.628654 ENGINE, BRIGGS -- MODEL NUMBER 12T402-1385-F8 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699510 Cylinder Assembly 797625 Gasket-Float Bowl 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 690979 Key-Timing 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 797442 Plate-Cylinder Head 797439 Head-Cylinder 795231...
- Page 26 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.628654 ENGINE, BRIGGS -- MODEL NUMBER 12T402-1385-F8 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION (M6x14.7mm) 797631 Bowl-Float 652A 699775 Screw (Support Bracket) 797629 Seal-Throttle Shaft (M6x7.9mm) 694088 Gasket-Cylinder Head Plate 699206 Screw (Control Panel) 1005 692592...
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Page 27: Warranty
GENERAL: Craftsman products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a specific time period as set-out below (the “Warranty Period”). Warranties extend to the original purchaser of a Craftsman product only. Purchases made through an online auction or through any website other than www.sears.ca are excluded. The relevant Warranty Period commences on the original date of purchase. - Page 28 02488 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 05.06.10 JA...