5 hp 36 inch tine width versatile tow behind tiller attachment (10 pages)
Summary of Contents for Sears Craftsman 944.629660
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In struc tions Be fore Op er at ing REAR TINE TILLER This Equip ment • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Ad just ments • Repair Parts Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8 427883 Rev. 1...
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.
LIMITED ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER For One (1) 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.
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 hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
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ASSEMBLY UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) HANDLE ASSEMBLY "UP" POSITION CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta ples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. IMPORTANT: WHEN UN PACK ING AND AS SEM BLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES. •...
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ASSEMBLY INSERT CABLE CLIP (See Fig. 6) • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle ATTACH THIS END TO SHIFT column. Push cables into clip. LEVER IN DI CA TOR SHIFT ROD HANDLE COLUMN SHIFT HAIRPIN SHIFT LEVER CLIP...
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.
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OPERATION The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can re- sult 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 over spec ta cles or stan dard safety glasses.
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OPERATION • Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start AROUND TOWN tilling movement. Tines and wheels will both turn. • Disconnect spark plug wire. • Move throttle control to “FAST” position for deep tilling. • Drain fuel tank. To cultivate, throttle control can be set at any desired •...
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OPERATION ADD GASOLINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13) • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a CAUTION: KEEP TINE CONTROL IN “OFF” PO SI TION WHEN STARTING ENGINE. minimum of 87 octane.
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OPERATION TILLING HINTS CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre- CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to vent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the handling your tiller, start actual field use plants. At the same time, breaking up the upper layer of with throttle in slow position (mid-way soil crust will help retain moisture in the soil.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have 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. ENGINE Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to RH GEAR CASE...
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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.
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MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 19) SPARK PLUG Your engine is air cooled. For proper en gine performance Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling sea- and long life keep your engine clean. son or after every 25 hours of use, whichever comes first. •...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug. TILLER TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 21) • Place blocks under trans mis sion to keep tiller from TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (See (See Figs. 23 and 24) Fig. 24) • Remove belt guard as described in “TO REMOVE BELT For proper belt tension, the extension spring should have GUARD”. about 5/8 inch (16 mm) stretch when drive control bar is •...
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 25, 26 and • To maintain the superb tilling performance of this ma- chine the tines should be checked for sharpness, wear, and bending, particularly the tines which are next to the transmission. If the gap between the tines ex ceeds CAUTION: Tines are sharp.
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 flame...
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. Water in fuel.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629660 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, Assembly Control 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle 6712J Cap, Vinyl 420524...
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629660 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE mainframe_left_25 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 132801 Belt, V 73220600 Nut Hex 3/8-16 unc 104679X Pulley, Idler 432420 Shield Inner Belt Guard 12000032 Ring, Klip 164329 Pin, Shift Lever 110111X Lever, Shift 159229 Bracket, Idler...
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629660 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 73970500 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement 102173X Counter Weight 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 STD624003 Clip, Hair pin 126875X Rivet, Drilled 102190X Tire 183122X613 Rim 795R Tire Valve - - - - - - -...
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629660 TRANSMISSION 13 15 18 32 transmission_19.5b PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188554 Trans mis sion Assembly (In cludes 150737 Ground Shaft Assembly Key Nos. 2-52) 143008 Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive R.H. 188482 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing 106388X Spacer 0.70 x 1.00 x 1.150 (In cludes Key No.
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629660 TINE SHIELD PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Lock, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 74930632 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 4440J Hinge 72140404 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5 12000035 Ring, Klip 180847...
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629660 TINE ASSEMBLY tine_ipb_99_2 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 4459J Tine, Outer, L.H. 4460J Tine, Outer, R.H. 132673 Pin, Shear 132722 Assembly, Hub and Plate, R.H. 6554J Tine, Inner, L.H. 6555J Tine, Inner, R.H. 3146R Clip, Hairpin 132721...
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629660 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 423787 Decal, Blt Guard 419776 Decal, Description 137282 Decal, Caution, Drive Control 110614X Decal, Hand Placement 102180X Decal, Shift Indicator 419743 Decal, Console 120076X Decal, Warning 168260 Decal, Tine Depth Stake 162384 Decal, Tine, Shield, Warning Dom 420332...
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629660 ENGINE, LCT - - MODEL NUMBER PLMHK14600124P- 208cc California Service Kit Exploded 120308...
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629660 ENGINE, LCT - - MODEL NUMBER PLMHK14600124P- PART DESCRIPTION Sk208-1000 Cylinder Head Service Kit 420578 Sk208-1001 Push Rod Service Kit 420579 Sk4500 Valve Cover Service Kit 420580 Sk208-1300 Cylinder Service Kit 420581 Sk208-1400 Piston Service Kit 420582 Sk208-1500...
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