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Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.625930 Owner's Manual

Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.625930 Owner's Manual

5.0 hp 17 inch tine width rear tine tiller with counter rotating tines
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.625930
Important:
Read and fol low
all Safety Rules
and In struc tions
Be fore Op er at ing
This Equip ment
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
5.0 HP
17 INCH TINE WIDTH
REAR TINE TILLER WITH
COUNTER ROTATING TINES
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts

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  • Page 1 In struc tions Be fore Op er at ing REAR TINE TILLER WITH This Equip ment COUNTER ROTATING TINES • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • 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 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

    LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER For Two (2) years from date of purchase Sears Canada, Inc. will repair or replace at Sears option free of charge parts which are defective as a result of material or workmanship.

  • 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 UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta ples HANDLE ASSEMBLY when handling or disposing of carton- "UP" POSITION ing material. TIGHTEN HANDLE IMPORTANT: WHEN UN PACK ING AND AS SEM BLING LOCK LEVER TO TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES. HOLD •...
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY INSERT CABLE CLIP (See Fig. 6) • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column. Push cables into clip. ATTACH THIS END SHIFT ROD TO SHIFT LEVER IN DI CA TOR SHIFT HAIRPIN LEVER HANDLE CLIP INDICATOR COLUMN...

  • 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 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 8 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 9 OPERATION • Engine oil should be to point of overfl owing when engine TURNING is level. For ap proxi mate capacity see “PROD UCT • Release the drive control bar. SPEC I FI CA TIONS” on page 3 of this manual. All oil •...
  • Page 10 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13) TILLING HINTS CAUTION: Until you are accustomed CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in to handling your tiller, start actual fi eld “DISENGAGED” position when start- use with throttle in slow position. ing en gine. •...
  • Page 11 OPERATION CULTIVATING OUTER VIEW OF TIRE Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre- vent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the CLEVIS plants. At the same time, breaking up the upper layer of soil crust will help retain moisture in the soil. Best digging depth is 1"...

  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE 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 Replace Spark Plug RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (1oz.) 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
  • Page 13 MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except car bu re tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start ing of engine. Prevent fi res! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Re move fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance.

  • Page 14: Service & Adjustments

    MAINTENANCE • Clean engine, wheels, fi nish, etc. of all foreign mat- CLEANING ter. Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission • Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free of all gas o line, are hot. We do not rec om mend using pressurized water oil, etc.
  • Page 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT • To maintain the superb tilling performance of this ma- chine the tines should be checked for sharpness, wear, (See Figs. 24, 25 and 26) and bending, particularly the tines which are next to the transmission. If the gap between the tines ex ceeds CAUTION: Tines are sharp.
  • Page 16 If the carburetor does need ad just ment, contact engine repair es tab lish ment or in di vid u al. Warranty repairs your nearest Sears or other qualifi ed service center. must be per formed by an authorized engine man u fac tur er's service outlet.

  • Page 17: 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 where fumes may reach an open fl...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine fl ooded. 2. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. 4. Water in fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refi ll tank with fresh gasoline.

  • Page 19: Repair Parts-Tiller

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.625930 HANDLES Handle_assy_36 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 141406 Grip, Handle STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 110673X Grommet, Handle 19131611 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga. 127254X Bar, Drive Control Assembly 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle 6712J Cap, Vinyl 150628...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.625930 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE mainframe_left_17 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION STD541431 Nut, Keps 5/16-18 STD624003 Clip, Hairpin STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8 165501X428 Guard, Belt STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 132801 Belt, V 170127 Shield, Inner Belt Guard 104679X Pulley, Idler 164329...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.625930 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE mainframe_right_17 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73970500 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 102190X Tire 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement 183122X624 Rim 102173X Counter Weight, R.H. 795R Tire Valve STD551137 * Washer, Lock 3/8 - - - - - - - Engine(See breakdown) STD541037 * Nut, Hex 3/8-16...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.625930 TRANSMISSION 13 15 18 32 transmission_19.5b PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 102134X Chain #35-50 Pitch 188554 Transmission Assembly (In cludes 150737 Ground Shaft Assembly Key Nos. 2-52) 188482 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing (In- 143008 Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive R.H.
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.625930 TINE SHIELD tine_shield_13a_in PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Lock Flange 5/16-18 Unc STD532512 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Gr. 5 161415X428 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. 102701X Grip STD541037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 12000035...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.625930 TINE ASSEMBLY tine_ipb_1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 4459J Tine LH 74610616 Bolt Hex Hd 3/8-24 x 1 132673 Pin, Shear 4460J Tine RH 6554J Tine LH 132728 Hub Asm. RH 17" 3146R Retainer Spring 6555J Tine RH...
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.625930 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 189358 Decal, Logo 196534 Decal, Logo 196532 Decal, Description 137282 Decal, Tine Control 110614X Decal, Hand Placement 102180X Decal, Shift Indicator 157984 Decal, Cout. Rot. Tines 120076X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 168260 Decal, Tine Depth Stake 162384...

  • Page 26: Repair Parts-Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.625930 ENGINE, HONDA - - MODEL NUMBER GC160QHA2...
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.625930 ENGINE, HONDA - - MODEL NUMBER GC160QHA2 CONTROL RECOIL STARTER PART NO DESCRIPTION PART NO DESCRIPTION 5611074 Control assy. 6061204 Starter assy., Recoil *nh1* 5611132 Arm, governor (black) 5611140 Rod, governor 5580634 Knob, recoil starter 5611157 Spring, governor...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.625930 ENGINE, HONDA - - MODEL NUMBER GC160QHA2...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.625930 ENGINE, HONDA - - MODEL NUMBER GC160QHA2 CYLINDER BARREL AIR CLEANER PART NO DESCRIPTION PART NO DESCRIPTION 6842413 Cylinder assy. (010) 5611025 Tube, breather 2399780 Clip, valve guide 6718159 Element, air cleaner 5611314 Housing, air cleaner 6325211...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.625930 ENGINE, HONDA - - MODEL NUMBER GC160QHA2 CRANKCASE COVER FUEL TANK PART NO DESCRIPTION PART NO DESCRIPTION 6262422 Cover assy., Crankcase 7378482 Pump assy., Fuel 4497947 Gasket, oil fi ller cap 3683646 Rubber, supporter (107mm) 7310998 Gauge assy., Oil level...
  • Page 31 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 32 02488 PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. 196535 Rev. 1 03.10.05 TR...

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