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- Page 1 !sear OWNERS MANUAL 3o5H oPo CRT 14 INCH Caution: REAR T INE TILLER Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions WBTH COUNTER Carefully ROTA TIN G TONES Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts i lll Sears, Roebuck and Con, Chicago, 11t.60684 U.S.A.
- Page 2 MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE TACHED TO THE TOP OF THE TRANS, SHIFT MISSION (FIG. 1L YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
- Page 3 LIMITED YEAR _tVARRANTY TILLER For one year from date of purchase, _Jhen this tiller is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner s manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship This warranty excludes tine(s), spark plug, air cleaner and belt(s) which are expendable parts and become worn during norma_ use.
- Page 4 ASSEMBLY FRONT To assemble your' Tiller you will need: a utility knife a pair of pliers a screwdriver (1) 9/16" wrench a hammer' tire pressure gauge LEFT RIGHT (1) 7/16" wrench NOTE: THE RIGHT HAND (R,.H.) AND LEFT HAND (LH,) SIDES YOUR TILLER...
- Page 5 c., Install Flange Nut, 1/4 Locknut (shown full size below) SHIFT HAIRPIN HANDLE 'CLIP ASSEMBLY FLANGE 1/4" LOCKNUT HANDLE LOCK PLATE BASE Lock Plate (shipped in bag of parts) to Handle CABLE CLIP Assembly (Fig,. 7 - Inset)° L_ave Locknut loose enough THROTTLE to allow...
- Page 6 AND OiL FILl UP NOTE: ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITH OIL_ CHECK LEVEL BEFORE STARTING, BE VERY CAREFUL ,FUEL TANK TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECK- ING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL, 1_ Fill Engine with oil if necessary_ a, Remove Engine Filler...
- Page 7 2o STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: BE SURE SPARK PLUG, WIRE AND COVER ARE ATTACHED TO SPARK PLUG,(FIG t0), CHOKE CONTROL a., Move Shift Lever Indicator to (neutral) position (Fig.II). • • bo Place Throttle Control (Figo 121 in START position. c..
- Page 8 4, TILLING a_ Release the Depth Stake Pin (Fig. 16L Pull the Depth SHIFT Stake up for increased tilling depth, Place Depth Stake LEVER Pin in hole of Depth Stake to lock in position (Fig, t6),, bo Place Shift Lever Indicator (Fig, 16 - Inset) in the "T"...
- Page 9 WUNTER OPERATION (UNDER 32o[:.) 1. ENGINE LUBRICATION: a, Drain the engine oil while engine is warm_ b_ Refill with new oito Use oil labeled 5W20 or 10W or 5W30 (See chart, page 4) Capacity is 1 - t/4 pints 2 FUEL: ao Use fresh, clean, unleaded automotive gasoline Capacity is 2 quarts,...
- Page 10 TINE REPLACEMENT WORN TINE STOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE TINE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND COVER FROM SPARK PLUG (FIG. 23) BEFORE CLEAN- ING OUT THE TINES BY HAND. A badly worn Tine causes your Tiller to work harder and dig shallower..
- Page 11 MAINTENANCE CHECKS CYLINDER FINS SPARK PLUG BLOWER WIRE DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND COVER COVER BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE (EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT) TO PREVENT ACCIDEN- TAL STARTING OF ENGINE, PREVENT FIRES! KEEP ENGINE FREE GRASS, LEAVES, SPILLED CLEANER OR FUEL. REMOVE FUEL FROM TANK...
- Page 12 5, Start engine. Follow Starting Instructions, page 5o RIJn engine a few minutes to warm it up_ 6_ Place Throttle Control m FAST posrtlon: a, Turn the Main Adjust Screw slowty clocJ_wise (/_) til the engine starts to tose speed (lean mixture). (NOTE _IDLE ADJUST...
- Page 13 Do not operate the Tiller without a Muffler (Fig. 28) or tam- per with the exhaust system Damaged Mufflers or spark arres- ters could create a fire hazard° Inspect periodically and replace if necessary° your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly,...
- Page 14 GROUND DRUVE BELT REPLACEMErJ CAUTION: PLACE BLOCKS UNDER TRANSMISSION GUARD KEEP TILLER FROM TIPPING. 1. Remove Hairpin Clip and Rivet (Fig, 31) from Hub of L.H,, Wheel. P_II Wheel out from Tiller approximately 1 - 1/2". 2, Remove Belt Guard by removing three Cap Nuts (Fig, 31) so that Belt Guard can slide straiqht out away from Engine 3.
- Page 15 LUBRUCATOON CHART THROTTLE CONTROL PIVOT (ENGINE OIL) AIR CLEANER CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL EVERY 5 HOURS,, CHANGE EVERY 25 HOURS. SEE PAGE 11o IDLER BRACKET PIVOT (ENGINE OIL) MASNTENANCE _}_ECK US? SERVICE DATES REC@_D FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check...
- Page 16 TROUBLE SHOOTING POSSIBLE REMEDY POSSIBLE CAUSE WILL NOT START OR HARD TO START Fill Tank with gasoline,, Check Carburetor No gasoline in Fuel Tank (clean if necessary) Place Throttle Control (Fig. 12)in "START" position Throttle Control not set properly "NO Choked improperly, flooded...
- Page 17 REPAmR PARTS SEARS REAR TINE TILLER-MODEL NUMBER 917.299230 TINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCR IPTION 44592 : Tine - L.H 102170X Hub & Plate Assembly - L H 6554J: Tine- L,H, 6555J :: Tine- R, H. I02172X Hub & Plate Assembly - R H, 44603 Tine- R, H.
- Page 18 REPAmR PA_TS SEARS REAR TINE TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 917,299230 MAIN FRAME -16-...
- Page 19 REPADR PARTS SEARS REAR TINE TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 917.299230 MAIN FRAME PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION NO.. 102142X Sheave- Engine 102701X Grip 102151X Bolt- Guard, Belt 102156X Stake - Depth 105290X Engine - 3.5 HP Model No. STD523720 *Bolt- Hex 3/8 - 16 x 2 I43.7540t2 105347X Decal _Stripes, L,H...
- Page 20 _PAI_R PAAT,_ SEARS REAR TINE TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 917.299230 MAIN FRAME ®2 ®1o _7 _]10 -18-...
- Page 21 REPABR PARTS SEARS REAR TINE TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 917.299230 MAIN FRAME PART DESCRIPTION 23230506 Screw- Set, Hex 5/16 - 18 x 3/8 1685H Nut- Gripco 5/t6- STD551031 *Washer 11/32 x tl/16 x t6 Ga 104214X Nut- Cap 5/16- 72110404 Bolt- Rd, Hd, Sq, Neck Carriage 1/4- 20 x 1/2 Gr., 5 STD551125 *Washer- Loc!( 1/4...
- Page 22 REPAmR PARTS SEARS REAR TINE TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 917.299230 CONTROL GROUP...
- Page 23 REPAIR PARTS SEARS REAR TINE TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 917.299230 CONTROL GROUP PART DESCRIPTION 4405J Control Drive 104887X Assembly - Handte 8389J Grip 102168X Rod - Shift 4497H Clip - Hairpin 102169X Cap - Sleeve 5420J Grommet- Handle 102856X Grommet t05363X Kit - Control, Throttle 102379X Clip - Cable,...
- Page 24 SmtEPAQti_ PAI_7'_ SEARS REAR TINE TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 917.299230. TRANSMISSION - GROUND DRIVE 4142...
- Page 25 REPAIR PARTS SEARS REAR TINE TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 917.299230 TRANSMISSION - GROUND DRIVE PART DESCR IPTION PART DESCRIPTION 6803J ..t06134X Transmission Assembly Bearing- Needle a0e_35x 4422J Gearcase Assembly - L.H. w/Bearing Bearing - Needle 102115X Gear- Reverse Idler (Inc. Key No, 28) t02136X Washer - Seal ,!06142×...
- Page 26 REPAmR PARTS SEARS REAR TINE TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 917.299230 ENGINE--MODEL NUMBER 143,754012 ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER ASSEMBLY 391029 - 24 -...
- Page 27 REPAmR PARTS SEARS REAR TINE TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 917.299230 ENGINE--MODEL NUMBER 143.754012 ENGINE Part Part Part Name Part Name 34708A Cylinder Assy. (IncL Noso 2, 3 8- 4) 31858 Link, Governor-to-throttle 26727 Pin, Dowel 31335 Clamp, Governor lever 27642 Lever, Governor Plug, Sq.
- Page 28 @lP&l@ pA@3"_ SEARS REAR TINE TILLER-MODEL NUMBER 917,299230 ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 143.754012 ENGINE 130...-,-"_ "> 103 _,,-_ ..,--146 "9' "" "',_ "'_78 - 26 -...
- Page 29 REPADR PARTS SEARS REAR TINE TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 917,299230 ENGINE--MODEL NUMBER 143.754012 ENGINE Part Part Part Name P_tName 610961 Key, Flywheel tin original production the speed con- 31426 Spring, Extension tro! assembly is riveted to the blower 30590A Washer, Flat housing baffle, Replacement speed...
- Page 30 $1EPAJ$ PA TS SEARS REAR TINE TILLER-MODEL NUMBER 917.299230 ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 143.754012 CARBURETOR 632284 Part "-'-. Part Name "- 632284 Carburetor 631615 Shaft _t Lever Assy,,, Throttle ""', 631767 Spring, Throttle 631036 Shutter, Throttle 630766 Spring, Idle regulating screw '--,..j 650506 Screw, Rd..
- Page 31 9E_VUCE N@TE8 106414X-12,,984 - 29- Printed in US,A_...
- Page 32 .5 H.P. CRT 14INCH [Sears 1 REAR TINE TILLER OWNERS TH COUNTER MANUAL TATING TINES The Mode[ Number will be found on a plate attached to the MODEL N O. of the Transmission (Fig_ 1). Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or repair parts for your Rear-...