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Owner's Manual

£RnFTSMI:IN

5.0 HP

17 INCH TINE WIDTH

REAR TINE WITH

COUNTER ROTATING TINES

TILLER

Model No.

917.293202

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts ©

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

beforeoperatingthis equipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman. Estates, IL 60179

Warranty ................................................ 2

Safety Rules ........................................... 2

Product Specifications .......................... 4

Assembly ................................................ 5

Operation., ...................................... 3 & 8

Maintenance ......................................... 13

Service and Adjustments...................... 15

Storage ................................................. 19

Troubleshooting.................................... 20

IllustratedPads List.............................. 42

Parts Ordering ....................... Back Cover

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER

For one (1) year from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller is maintained, lubri-

cated, 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 does not Cover:

• Expendable items which becom e worn during normal use, such as tines, spark plugs,

air cleaners and belts.

•Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank-

shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-

tained in the owrjer's manual.

•If this Craftsman'Tiller is L_sed for commercial or rental purposes, this Warranty

applies for only thirty (30) days fi'om the date of purchase.

Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Titler to the nearest Sears ser-

vice center/department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this prod-

uct is in use in the United States.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

TRAINING

• Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be

thoroughly familiar with the controls and

the proper use of the equipmenL Know

how to stop the unit and disengage the

controls quickly.

•Never allow children to operate the

equipment. Never allow adults to oper-

ate the equipment without proper

instruction.

•Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, particularly small children, and

pets.

PREPARATION

•Thoroughly inspect the area where the

equipment is to he used and remove all

foreign objects.

• Disengage all clutches and shift into

neutral before startingthe engine (mo-

-tor).-

•Do not operate the equipment without

wearing adequate outer garments. Wear

footwear that will improve footing on

slippery surfaces.

° Handle fuel with cars; it is highly flam-

mable.

•Use an approved fuel container.

* Never add fuel to a running engine or

hot engine.

° Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.

Never fill fuel tank indoors.

,Replace gasoline cap securely and

clean up spilled fuel before restarting.

- Use extension cords and receptacles as

specified by the manufacturer for all

units witb electric drive motors or electric

starting motors.

•Never attempt to make any adjustments

while the engine (motor) is running

(except where specifically recommend-

ed by manufacturer).

OPERATION

•Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotatingpads.

•Exercise extreme caution when operat-

ing on or crossing gravel ddves, walks,

or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards

or traffic.Do not carry passengers.

•After strikinga foreign object, stop the

engine (motor), remove the wire from

the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the

tiller for any damage, and repair the

damage before restarting and operating

the tiller.

•Exercise caution to avoid slipping or

falling.

•If the unit should start to vibrate abnor-

mally,stop the engine (motor) and check

immediately for the cause. Vibration is

generally a waming of trouble.

•Stop the engine (motor) when leaving

the operating position.

•Take all possible precautions when leav-

ingthe machine unattended. Disengage

the tines, shift into neutral, and stop the

engine.

•Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,

shut offthe engine and make certain all

moving parts have stopped. Disconnect

the spark plug wire, and keep the wire

away from the plug to prevent accidental

starting. Disconnect the cord on electric

motors.

•Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust

fumes are dangerous.

•Never operate the tiller without proper

guards, plates, or other safety protective

devices in place.

•Keep children and pets away.

•Do not overload the machine capacity

by attempting to tilltoo deep at too fast a

rate. _

•Never operate the machine at high

speeds on slippery surfaces. Look

behind and use care when backing.

•Never allow bystanders near the unit.

•Use only attachments and accessories

approved by the manufacturer of the

tiller.

•Never operate the tiller without good vis-

ibilityor light.

•Be careful when tilling in hard ground.

The tines may catch in the ground and

propel the tiller forward. If this occurs,

let go of the handlebars and do not

re_trair_the machine.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

•Keep machine _,attachments, and

accessories in safe working condition.

•Check shear pins, engine mounting

bolts, and other bolts at frequent inter-

vals for proper tightness to be sure the

equipment is in safe working condition.

•Never store the machine with fuel in the

fuel tank inside a building where ignition

sources are present, such as hot water

and space heaters, clothes dryers, and

the like. Allow the engine to cool before

storing in any enclosure.

•Always refer to the operator's guide

instructions for important details if the

tiller is to be stored for an extended peri-

od.

_,CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it cannot

._contact spark plug in order to prevent acci-

dental starting whe.n setting up, transport-

ing, adJustin.gor making repairs.

WARNING

The engine exhuast from this product con-

tains chemicals known to the State of

Califomia to cause cancer, berth defectd, or

other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

-IORSEPOWER: 5.0 HP

:)ISPLACEMENT: 12 CU. IN. (206CC)

3ASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 Quarts

Unleaded Regular

_)lL (API-SF/SG/SH)_ SAE 30

(Above 32°1:)

3APACITY: 20 oz.) SAE 5W-30

(Below 32°F)

3PARK PLUG : Champion RJ19LM

(GAP: .030") OR J19LM

Congratulations on your purchase of a

Craftsman Tiller. It has been designed, en-

gineered and manufactured togive you the

best possible dependability andpedorm-

ance.

Should you experience any problems you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest authorized Sears Service

Center/Department. We have competent,

well-trained technicians and the proper

tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintainyour tillerproperl,y. Always

observe the SAFETY RULES.

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 cor-

rect tools as necessary to insure proper

tightness.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Seers Maintenance Agreement Is avail-

able on this product. Contact your nearest

Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and usingyour tiller.

•Follow the instructionsunder the

=Maintenance" and =Storage" sections of

this Owner's Manual.

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an

intemal combustion engine and should not

be used on or near any unimproved forest-

covered, brush-covered or grass covered

land unless the engine's exhaust system is

equipped with a spark arrester meeting

applicable local or state laws (if any). If a

spark arrester is used, it should be main-

tained in effective working order by the

operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. See your

Sears Authorized Service Center for spark

arrester. Refer to the Repair Parts section

of this manual for part number.

These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also avail-

able at most Sears Retail outlets and Service Centers. Most Sears Stores can order

repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller.

ENGINE

F "I®I 1£1-ITI

TILLER PERFORMANCE

TILLER MAINTENANCE . -

BEI.T 11N_ - _PIN HAIRPIN CUP

Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of thosp 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.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1) Utilityknife

(1) Wire cutter

(I) Tire pressure gauge

(1) Screwdriver

(1) Pair of pliers

(1) 9/16" wrench

OPERATOR'S POSITION

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means when you are in

the operating position (standing behind

tiller handles).

LEFT

FRONT

lRIGHT

OPERATOR'S

POSITION

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

/lllllll/Y

(2) Handle Locks

(1) Carriage Bolt

3/8-16 UNCx I Gr. 5

(2) Hairpin Clips _ (,) J

,(1) FlatWasher

(_ 13/32 x 1 x 11Ga.

°1 0

Extra Shear Pins & Clips

(1) Center Locknut

3/8-16 UNC

(1) Cable Clip

3/1)Pivot Bolt

8-16 UNC Grade 5

(1) Handle Lock Lever

UNPACKING CARTON

_CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta-

ples when handling or disposing of carton-

ing material.

IMPORTANT:When unpacking and

assembling tiller, be careful hot to stretch

or kink cables.

•While holding handle assembly, cut

cable ties securing handle assembly to

top frame. Let handle assembly rest on

tiller.

•Remove top frame of carton.

•Slowly ease handle assembly up and

place on top of carton.

•Cut down fight hand front and fight hand

rear comers of carton, lay side carton

wall down.

•Remove packing material from handle

assembly.

•Separate shiftrod from handle assem-

bly.

mbly

INSTALL HANDLE

•Insert one handle lock (with teeth facing

outward) in gearcase notch. (Apply

grease on smooth side of handle lock to

aid in keeping lock in place until handle

assembly is lowered into position.)

Viewed from r.h. side of tiller

Loosen

Lever to Move f

•Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and

tighten.

•Cut down remaining comers of carton

and lay panels flat.

•Lower the handle assembly. Tighten nut

on carriage bolt so handle moves with

some resistance. This will allow for eas-

"ier adjustment.

•Place flat washer on threaded end of

handle lock lever.

•Insert handle lock lever through handle

base and gearcase. Screw in handle

lock lever just enough to hold lever in

place.

•Insert second handle lock (with teeth

inward) in the slot of the handle base

(just inside of washer).

•Raise handle assembly to highest posi-

tion and securely tighten handle lock

lever by rotating clockwise. Leaving

handle assembly in highest position will

make it easier to connect shift rod.

Handle Lock Flat Washer

Gearcase Lock

Gearcase Notch

Handle Lock

•Grasp handle assembly. Hold in "up"

position. Be sure handle lock remains in

gearcase notch. Slide handle assembly

into position.

• Rotate handle assembly down. Insert

rear c,ardage bolt first, with head of bolt

on L.H. side of tiller and loosely assem-

ble Iocknut.

Slot

Handle Base

INSERT CABLE CLIP

•Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the

back of handle column. Push cables

into clip.

Handle Column

Cables

Cable Clip

CONNECT SHIFT ROD

•Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend

into hole of shift lever indicator.

•Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift

rod to secure.

•Insert other end of shift rod into hole in

shift lever.

•Insert second hairpin clip through hole of

shift rod.

REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE

r . .

•Adjust handle assemby to lowest posi:

tion. Be sure lock lever is tightened

securely.

•Make sure shift lever indicator is in =N"

(neutral) position.

•Tilt tiller forward by liftinghandle.

Separate cardboard cover from leveling

shield.

•Rotate tiller handle tOthe right and pull

tiller out of carton.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your unit were overinflated at

the factory for shippingpurposes. Correct

and equal tire pressure is important for

best tillingperformance.

•Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI.

HANDLE HEIGHT

•Handle height may be adjusted to better

suit operator. (See "TO ADJUST HAN-

DLE HEIGHT" in the Service and

Adjustments section Ofthis manual).

Attach this end to shift lever

[_Attach this End To shift Shift Rod

Lever Indicator

Shift Rod Hairpin Clip Shift Lever

Indicator

Shift Lever _. n

These symbols may appear on your Tiller or inliterature supplied with the product.

Leam and understand their meaning.

FORWJ_qO NEUTRAL REVEPJE _UIION _ FU_ OIL

OR WNqNING 0_1 OFF

KNOW YOUR TILLER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

TILLER.

Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of vari-

ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Drive Control Bar Control

Shift Lever

Choke Control

Leveling

Recoil

Starter

_•Handle

MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

DRIVE CONTROL BAR - Used to engage

tines.

DEPTH STAKE - Controls depth at which

tillel"will dig.

LEVELING SHIELD - Levels tilled soil.

OUTER SIDE SHIELD -Adjustable to pro-

tect small plants from being buried..

SHIFT LEVER - Used to shift transmission

gears.

SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR - Shows which

gear the transmission is in.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Used to

start the engine.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting

THRO!'rLE CONTROL - Used to control _acold engine.

- engine speed.

The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes,

which canrasult in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye

shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide

visionsafety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER

Know how to operate all controls before

adding fuel and oil or attempting to start

engine.

STOPPING

DEPTH STAKE

The depth stake can be raised or lowered

to allow you more versatile tilling and culti-

vating, or to more easily transport your

tiller.

TINES AND DRIVE

• Release drive control bar to stop move-

ment.

•Move shift lever to "N" (neutral) position.

ENGINE

•Move throttle control to "STOP" position.

If equipped with stop switch, move

switch to =STOP" position.

•Never use choke to stop engine.

Drive Control Bar

"ENGAGED" Position Shift Lever

"DISENGAGED"

Position

Throttle Control

TINE OPERATION -WITH WHEEL

DRIVE

•Always release drive control bar before

moving shift lever into another position.

•"line movement is achieved by moving

shift lever to ( _) till position and

engaging drive control bar.

FORWARD -WHEELS ONLY/TINES

STOPPED

•Release drive control bar and move shift

lever indicator to =F" (forward) position.

Engage drive control bar and tiller will

move forward.

REVERSE -WHEELS ONLY/TINES

STOPPED

•DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND

TILLER.

•Release the ddve control bar.

•Move throttle control to =SLOW" posi-

tion.

•Move sl_ift lever indicator to "R"

(reverse) position.

•Hold drive control bar against the handle

to start tiller movement.

Shallowest "Riling

(Cultivating)

Deeptest Tilling

"_Transport Poc,ition

Depth Stake

TILLING

•Release depth stake pin. Pull the depth

stake up for increased tilling depth.

Place depth stake pin in hole of depth

stake to lock in position.

•Place shift lever indicator in till position.

•Hold the drive control bar against the

handle to start tilling movement. Tines

and wheels will both turn.

•Move throttle control to =FAST" position

for deep tilling. To cultivate, throttle con-

trol can be set at any desired speed,

depending on how fast or slow you wish

to cultivate.

IMPORTANT: Always release drive control

bar before moving shift lever into another

position.

Depth Stake Pin

Position

Nut "B"

"Locked"

Position

Outer Side Shield

TURNING

• Release the drive control bar;

•Move throttle controlto "SLOW" posi-

tion.

• Place shift lever indicator in =F" (forward)

position. ]]nes will not tum.

•Lifthandle to raise tines out of ground.

•Swing the handle in the oppositedirec-

tion you wish to tum, being careful to

keep feet and legs away from tines.

•When you have completed yourtum-

around, release the drive control bar and

lower handle. Place shift lever in till

position and move throttlecontrolto de-

sired speed. To begin tilling, hold drive

controlbar against the handle.

OUTER SIDE SHIELDS

The back edges of the outer side shields

are slotted so that the shields can be

raised for deep tilling and lowered for shal-

low tillingto protect small plants from

being buried. Loosen nut "A" in slot and

nut "B'. Move shield to desired position

(both sides). Retighten nuts.

TO TRANSPORT

,_CAUTION: Before liftingor transport-

ing, allow tiller engine and mufflerto cool.

Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gaso-

line from fuel tank.

AROUND THE YARD

•Release the depth stake pin. Move the

depth stake down to the top hole for

transporting the tiller. Place depth stake

pin in hole of depth stake to lock in posi-

tion. This prevents tines from scuffing

the ground.

•Place shiftlever indicator in =F" (forward)

position for transporting.

•Hold the drive control bar against the

handle to start tiller movement. Tines

will not tum.

•Move throttle control to desired speed.

AROUND TOWN

•Disconnect spark plug wire.

•Drain fuel tank.

•Transport in updght position to prevent

oil leakage.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

IMPORTANT: Be very careful notto allow

dirt to enter the engine when checking or

adding oil or fuel. Use clean oil and fuel

and store in approved, clean, covered con-

tainers, use clean fillfunnels.

CHECK ENGINE OiL LEVEL

•The engine in your unit has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with SAE 30 summer weight oil:

•With engine level, clean area around oil

filler plug and remove plug.

•Engine oil shouldbe to point of overflow-

ing when engine is level. For approxi-

mate capacity see =PRODUCT SPECI-

FICATIONS" on page 4 of this manual.

All oil must meet A.RI. Service

Classification SF, SG or SH.

•For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See oil

viscositychart inthe Maintenance sec-

tion of this manual).

•To change engine oil,see the

Maintenance section in this manual.

Oil Level

Oil

FiUer

Plug

3il Drain Plug

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded

gasoline will increase carbon and lead

oxide deposits and reduce valve life.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-

tures below 32°F (0°C), use fresh, clean,

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

cold weather starting.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alco-

hol blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separationand formation of

acids dudng storage. Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in

storage: To avoid engine problems, the

fuel system should be emptied before

storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the

gas tank, start the engine and let it run

until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage section of this manual for addition-

al information: Never use engine'or carbu-

retor cleaner productsin the fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.

,_CAUTtON: Fillto within 1/2 inchof top

of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow

for fuel expansion. If gasoline is acciden-

tally spilled, move machine away from

area of spill. Avoid creating any source of

ignitionuntil gasoline vapors have disap-

peared.

Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or

fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

,_,CAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF"

position when starting engine.

When starting engine for the first time or if

engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra

pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

•Make sure spark plug wire is properly

connected.

•Plac_ throttle control in "FAST" position.

•Move choke control to full "CHOKE"

position. Grasp recoil starter handle with

one hand and grasp tiller handle with

other hand. Pull rope out slowly until

engine reaches start of compression

cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this

point).

•Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not

let starter handle snap back against

starter. Repeat if necessary.

•If engine fires but does not start, move

choke control to half choke position. Pull

recoil starter handle until engine starts.

•When engine starts, slowly move choke

control to =RUN" position as engine

warms up.

Spark Plug

Choke

Control

Recoil

Starter

Handle

NOTE: If at a high altitude (3000 feet) or

in cold temperatures (below 32°F), the car-

buretor fuel mixture may need to be

adjusted for best engine performance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

NOTE: If engine does not start, see trou-

bleshootingpoints.

TILUNG HINTS

,_CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to

handling your tiller,start actual field use

with throttle in slow position (mid-way

between =FAST" and "IDLE').

•Tillingis digging into, fuming over, and

breaking up packed soil before planting.

Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth.

Best tilling depth is 4=to 6". A tiller will

also clear the soil of unwanted vegeta-

tion. The decomposition of this veg-

etable matter endches the soil.

Depending on the climate (rainfall and

wind), it may be advisable to tillthe soil

at the end ofthe growingseason to fur-

ther conditionthe soil.

•Soil conditionsare important for proper

tilling.Tines will not readily penetrate

dry, hard soil which may contributeto

excessive bounce and difficulthandling

of your tiller. Hard soil should be mois-

tened before tilling;however, extremely

wet soil will "ball-up" or clump during till-

ing. Wait untilthe soil is less wet in order

to achieve the best results.When tilling

in the fall, remove vines and long grass

to prevent them from wrapping around

the tine shaft and slowing your tilling

operation.

•You will find tillingmuch easier if you

leave a row untilled between passes.

Then go back between tilled rows. There

are two reasons for doing this. First,

wide tums are much easier to negotiate

than about-faces. Second, the tiller

won't be pulling itself, and you, toward

the row next to it.

NOTE: Awarm engine requires less chok-

ing to start.

•Move throttle control to desired running

position.

•Allow engine to warm up for afew min-

utes before engaging tines.

•Do not lean' oh hand_. This takes

weight off the wheels and reduces trac-

tion. To get through a really tough sec-

tion of sod or hard ground, apply upward

pressure on handle or lower the depth

stake.

TINE SHEAR PINS

The tine assemblies on your tiller are

secured to the tine shaft with shear pins

(See "FINE REPLACEMENT" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

If the tiller is unusually overloaded or

jammed, the shear pins are designed to

break before internal damage occurs to

the transmission.

•If shear pin(s) break, replace only with

those shown in the Repair Parts section

of this manual.

F'_ .t",, (_

ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVAT-

ING

•Place blocks under dght hand side of

tiller and remove hairpin clip and clevis

pin from right hand wheel.

•Move wheel outward approximately 1

inch (2.5 cm) until hole in inner wheel

hub lines up with inner hole in axle.

• Replace clevis pin and hairpin clip on

inside of wheel and remove blocks.

• Repeat preceding steps on left hand

side.

OUTER VIEW OF TIRE

Clevis Pin

Haiq_pinclip

INNER VIEW OF TIRE

CULTIVATING

Cultivating is destroying the weeds

between rows to prevent them from rob-

bing nourishment and moisture from the

plants. At the same time, breaking up the

upper layer of soil crust will help retain

moisture i-nthe soil. Best digging depth is

1" to 3" (2.5-7.5 cm). Lower the outer side

shields to protect small plants from being

buried.

•Cultivate up and down the rows at a

speed which will allow tines to uproot

weeds and leave the ground in rough

condition, promoting no further growth of

weeds and grass

NOTE: In extremely rough conditions and

while cultivating, the wheels should be

moved outward on the axle for increased

stability.

M.,..E.NCO

SCHEDULE

AS YOU COMPLETE /_.(_f._'_ SERVICE DATES

Check EngineO, Level llt I_

Change Engine Oil _

0il Pivot Points IV/I

Inspect Spark Arrester /Muffler

Inspect Air Screen i

Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge I/2

Clean Engine Cylinder Fins V'

Replace; Spark Plug I/

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tiller does not cover

items that have been subjected to opera-

tor abuse or negligence. To receive full

value from the warranty, the operator must

maintain tiller as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your tiller.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and

check tines and belts for wear. Anew

spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

• Check tine operation.

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See =LUBRICA-

TION CHART').

LUBRICATION CHART

* Throttle Control

* Idler Bracket

Wheel Hub

Leveling

Shield

Hinges

* SAE 30 OR 5W-30 MOTOR OIL

** REFER TO MAINTENANCE "ENGINE" SEC-

TION

13¸

Disconnectspark plug wire before per-

forming any maintenance (except carbure-

tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start-

.ingof engine.

Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of

grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove

fuel from tank before tipping unit for main-

tenance. Clean muffler area of all grass,

dirt, and debds.

Do not touch hot muffler or cylinderfins as

contact may cause bums.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected temperature.

NOTE: Although muifi-viscosity oils (5W-

30, 10W-30, etc.) improve starting in cold

weather, these multi-viscosity oils will

result in increased oil consumption when

used above 32°F (0°C). Check your

engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low

on oil.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the tiller

is not used for 50 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each five (5)

hours of continuous use. Add SAE 30

motor oil or equivalent. Tighten oil filler

plug securely each time you check the oil

level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF, SG or SH.

•Be sure tiller is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Use a funnel to prevent oil spill on tiller,

and catch oil in a suitable container.

•Remove drain plug.

• Tip tiller forward to drain oil.

•After oil has drained completely, replace

oil drain plug and tighten securely.

•Remove oil filler plug. Be careful not to

allow dirt to enter the engine.

•Refill engine with oil. See =CHECK

ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in the Operation

section of this manual.

Oil Level

Oil Filler Plug

AIR CLEANER

Service air cleaner cartridge every 50

hours, more often if engine is used in very

dusty conditions.

•Loosen air cleaner screws, one on each

side of cover.

•Remove air cleaner cover.

•Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge.

Be careful. Do not allow dirt or debds to

fall into carburetor.

•Clean by tapping gently on a flat sur-

face.

•If very dirty or damaged, replace car-

tridge.

•Clean and replace cover. Tighten screws

securely.

_I_CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to clean

cartridge. They may cause deterioration of

the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not

use pressurized air to clean or dry car-

tddge.

Air Cleaner Cover

Screw_

Air Cleaner ",_.._y/_) _J' J

Cartridge

COOLING SYSTEM

Your engine is air cooled. For proper

engine performance and long life keep

your engine clean.

* Clean air screen frequently using a stiff-

bristled brush.

* Remove blower housing and clean as

necessary.

•Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff.

Muffler r Fins

Housing

MUFFLER

Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not

tamper with exhaust system. Damaged

mufflers or spark arresters could create a

fire hazard. Inspect periodically and re-

place if necessary. If your engine is

equipped with a spark arrester screen

assembly, remove every 50 hours for

cleaning and inspection. Replace if dam-

aged.

SPARK PLUG ....

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each tillingseason or after every 50 hours

of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug

type and gap setting is shown in "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 4 ofthis

manual.

TRANSMISSION

Yourtransmission is sealed and will only

require lubricationif serviced.

CLEANING

•Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. of all

foreign matter.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automotive

type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your unit unless the muffler,

air filter and carburetor are covered to

keep water out. Water in engine can result

in ashortened engine life.

_,CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire

from spark plug and place wire where it

cannot come into contact with plug.

TILLER

TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT

Select handle height best suited for your

tilling conditions. Handle height will be dif-

ferent when tiller digs into soil.

•First loosen handle lock lever.

•Handle can be positioned at different

settings between =HIGH" and "LOW"

positions.

•Retighten handle lock lever securely

after:adjusting.

Handle (High) Position

Handle Lock Lever

TIRE CARE

ACAUTION: When mounting tires, un-

less beads are seated, overinflation can

cause an explosion.

•Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. If

tire pressures are not equal, tiller will

pull to one side.

•Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which

can damage rubber.

TO REMOVE WHEEL

•Place blocks under transmission to keep

tiller from tipping.

•Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from

wheel.

•Remove wheel and tire.

• Repair tire and reassemble.

Handle (Low) Position

Hairpin Clip

TO REMOVE BELT GUARD

NOTE: For ease of removal, =remove hair-

pin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pull

wheel out from tiller about I inch.

•Remove two (2) screws and washers

from side of belt guard.

•Remove hex nut and washer from bot-

tom of belt guard (located behind

wheel).

•Pull belt guard out and away from unit.

•Replace belt guard by reversing above

procedure.

Belt Guard Screw and Washer/_

/_Rex Nut

__/J// and

/Washer

_---__../ _,_ (L.o_.ted

V_._'_F_I___-_._: _p_ Behind

Screw and'_ _ I

Washer Hairpin Clip and

Clevis Pin

TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE

BELT

•Remove belt guard as described in "TO

REMOVE BELT GUARD".

•Loosen belt guides "A"and =B"and

also stud "C".

•Remove old belt by slipping off engine

pulley first then remove from transmis-

sion pulley.

•Place new belt in groove of transmis-

sion pulley and into engine pulley. BELT

MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF

IDLER PULLEY. NOTE POSITION OF

BELT TO GUIDES.

• "tqghten belt guides "A" and "B" and stud

=C".

•Check belt adjustment as descdbed

below.

• Replace belt guard.

• Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin

and hairpin clip.

GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUST-

MENT

For proper belt tension, the extension

spring should have about 5/8 inch stretch

when drive control bar is in =ENGAGED"

position. This tension can be attained as

follows:

•Loosen cable clip screw secudng the

drive control cable.

•Slide cable forward for less tension and

rearward for more tension until about 5/8

inch stretch is obtained while the ddve

control bar is engaged.

• '_ghten cable clip screw securely.

Engin ; Pulley

Belt Guide "A"

Cable _Screw

Ddve Control Cable

Stud =C"

Idler Pulley Exten_on Spdng"

Transmission Pulley

TINE REPLACEMENT

_,CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear

gloves or other protection when handling

tines.

A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work

harder and dig more shallow. Most impor-

tant, wom tines cannot chop and shred

organic matter as effectively nor bury it as

deeply as good tines. Atine this worn

needs to be replaced.

•To maintain the spperb tilling perfor-

mance of this n_achine the tines should

be checked for sharpness, wear, and

bending, particulady the tines which are

next to the transmission. If the gap

between the tines exceeds 3-1/2 inches

they should be replaced or straightaned

as necessary.

•New tines should be assembled. Sharp-

ened tine edges will rotate rearward

from above.

New "line

om "line

3-1/2" Max

---!

_oUtanter"rine

tton

Clip

Sharp Edge

Hairpin Clip

Shear Pin

Sharp Edge

Shear Pin _"

Sharp Egde

ENGINE

Maintenance,repair,oPrep_laeementof the

emissioncontroldevicesandsystems,

whicharebeingdoneatthe customers

expense, may be performed by any non-

road engine repair establishment or"indi-

vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-

formed by an authorized engine manufac-

turer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

•Loosen cable clamp screw to allow

cable to move.

•Move throttle control lever on upper han-

dle to "FAST" position.

•Pull throttle cable out until engine bell-

crank is back as far as it will go.

•Hold cable in this position and tighten

clamp screw securely.

IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT

• Rotate throttle linkage counterclockwise

and hold against stop while adjusting

idle speed adjusting screw to obtain

1750 RPM. Release throttle linkage.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust or damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the en-

gine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed, overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed set-

ting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs adjust-

ing, contact your nearest sears service

centerdepartment, which has proper

equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

Throttle Linkage Throttle Stop

Throttle Cable

Bell Crank

Idle Speed AdjustingScrew

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has a high speed jet and

has been preset at the factory and adjust-

ment should not be necessary. However,

minor adjustments may be required to

compensate for differences in fuel, temper-

ature, altitude or load. If the carburetor

does need adjustment, proceed as follows.

FINAL SETTING

• Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes.

•With throttle control lever in =SLOW"

position.

Immediatelyprepareyourtillerfor storage

at the end of the season or if the unit will

not be used for 30 days or more.

_,CAUTiON: Never store the tiller with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before

storing in any enclosure.

TILLER

•Clean entire tiller (See =CLEANING" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

•Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

•Touch up aU rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightly before painting.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential fuel

system parts such as the carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in

storage.

•Drain the fuel tank.

•Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

•Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

•Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

altemative in minimizingthe formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta-

bilizer to gasoline infuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-

tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbu-

retor if usingfuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean oil (See =ENGINE" in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER

•Remove spark plug.

•Pour 1 ounce (29 ml) of oil through

spark plug hole into cylinder.

•Pull starter handle slowly several times

to distribute oil

•Replace with new spark plug.

OTHER

•Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

•Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

•If possible, store your unit indoors and

cover it to give protection from dust and

dirt.

•Cover your unit with asuitable protective

cover that does not retain moisture. Do

not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe

which allows condensation to form and

will cause your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tiller while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Loss of power

CAUSE

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not "CHOKED"

propedy.

3. Engine flooded.

4, Dirty air cleaner,

5. Water infuel.

6. Clogged fuel tank.

7. Loose spark plugwire.

8. Bad spark plug or

improper gap.

9. Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

1. Throttle control not set

properly.

2. Dirty air cleaner.

3. Bad Sparkplug or

improper gap.

4. Stale or dirtyfuel,

5. Loose spark plug wire.

6. Carburetor out of.

adjustment.

1. Engine is ovedoeded.

2. Dirty air cleaner.

3. Low oil level/dirtyoil.

4. Faulty sparkplug.

5. Oil in fuel.

6. Stale or dirty fuel.

7. Water in fuel.

8. Clogged fuel tank.

9. Spark plug wire loose.

wire.

10. Dirty engine air screen.

11. Dirty/clogged muffler.

12. Carburetor out of

adjustment.

13. Poor compression.

CORRECTION

1. Fillfuel tank.

2. See =TO START ENGINE" in.the

Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes before

attemptingto start.

4. Clean or replace air cleaner car

tridge.

5. Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

and refilltank with fresh gasoline.

6. Remove fuel tank and dean.

7. Make sure spark plugwire is seat

ed propedy on plug.

8. Replace spark plug or adjust gap.

9. Make necessary adjustments.

Place throttle control in =FAST"

position.

Clean or replace air cleaner car

tddge,

Replace spark plug or adjust gap.

Drain fuel tank and refillwith fresh

gasoline.

Make sure spark plugwire is seat

ed propedy on plug.

Make necessary adjustments.

1. Set depth stake and wheels for

shallower tilling.

2. Clean or replace air cleaner car

tridge.

3. Check oHleval/chamje oil.

4. Clean and regap or charge spark

plug.

5. Drain and oiean fual tan1<and

re_l, and_ean carburetor.

6. Drain fuel tank and refitlwithfresh

gasoline.

7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

and refilltank with fresh gasoline.

8. Remove fuel tank and clean.

9. Connect and tighten sparkplug

10. Clean engine air screan.

11, Clean/relplacamuffler.

12. Make necessary edjustments.

13. Contact an authorized Sears

Service Center/Deportment.

PROBLEM

Engineoverheats

Excessivebounce/

difficulthandling

Soil balls up or

clumps

Engine runs but

tiller won't move

Engine runs but

labors when tilling

CAUSE

I. L.O_Voil level/dirtyoil.

2. Dirty engine air screen.

3. Dirtyengine.

4. Partially plugged muffler.

5. Improper carburetor

adjustment.

1. Ground too dry and hard.

2. Wheels and depth stake

Incorrectly adjusted.

1. Ground too wet.

1. Tins controlis not engaged.

2. V-belt not correctlyadjusted.

3. V-belt is off pulley(s).

1. Tilling too deep.

2. Throttle control not propedy

adjusted.

3. Carburetor out of adjustment.

CORRECTION

1. Check oil level/change oil.

2. Clean engine air screen,

3. Clean cylinder fins, air screen, muf

fier area.

4. Remove end clean muffler,

5. Adjustcarburetor to richer posi

tion.

1. Moisten groundor wait for more

favorable soil conditions.

2. Adjustwheels and depth stake.

1. Wait for more favorable soil condi

tions.

1, Engage tins control,

2. Inspect/adjust V-belt.

3, Inspect V-belt.

1. Set depth stake for shallower till

ing.

2. Check throttle controlsetting.

3. Make necessary adjustments.

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HANDLES

30 \\

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 127012X ControlThrottle 16 STD533710 * Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x I Gr. 5

2 141406 Grip, Handle 17 109229X Lock, Handle

3 110673X Grommet, Handle 18 STD541437 *Nut, Canterlock 3/8-16

4 127254X Bar, Drive ControlAasernbly 19 19131611 Washer 13/32 x I x 11 Ga.

5 6712J Cap, Vinyl 20 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle

6" 137119X031 Panel, Control 21 150258 Handle,Aasemble

7 110641X Bushing,Split 22 165197 Clip, Nyl BIkCable

8 71191008 *Screw,Phd. #10-24 UNC 23 86777 Screw,Hex, Washer Hd,Slotted

GD 2 Phosp #10-24 x 1/2

9 72010520 * Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.50 24 9484R Clip

10 110646X Har_le,Grip 25 73970500 Locknut,Hex, Flange

11 STD624(X)3 * Clip, Hairpin 26 110675X Clutch,Cable

12 81328 BolL Shoulder 27 STD541025 * Nut, Hax 1/4-20

13 110741X Handle, Shift 28 STD551125 * Washer, Lock1/4

14 109313X Gmmrnet,Rubber 29 STD541462 * Nut, Keps #10-24

15 110702X Rod, Shift 31 150696 BOILPivot

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MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE

420

211

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 STD541431 ° Nut, Keps,Flange 5/16-18 23

2 STD551137 *Washer, Lock 3/8

3 STD541037 * Nut, Hex 3/8-16

4 165710 Shield, InnerBelt Guard Rt 24

5 154734 Screw ShiftLever 25

6 110111X Lever, Shift 26

7 STD532505 * Bolt,Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5 27

8 8700J Plate, ShiftIndicator 28

9 86777 Screw, Hex,Washer Head, Slotted 29

#10-24 x 1/2 30

10 9484R- Clip 31

11 STD551125 *Washer, Lock 1/4 32

12 STD541(_5 * Nut, Hex 114-20 33

13 23230506 *Screw, Set, 5/16-18x3/8 34

14 110652X Spacer, Split 0.327 x 0.42 x 2.09 35

15 STD551031 °Washer 11/32x11/16x16Ga. 36

16 145102 Sheave, Transmission 37

17 STD541031 ° Nut, Hex 5/16-18 38

19 12000028 Ring,Retaining 39

20 166504 Nut, J Clip #8 40

21 156117 Spacer, Spilt 0.327x0.42x1.220 43

22 74770508 Bolt, FlnHex 5/16-24 UNF x 1/2

102190X "nre

150750 Rim

795R Tire Valve

126875X Rivet,Ddlled

STD624003 * Clip, Hairpin

165501X558 Guard,Belt

132801 Belt, V

lO4679X Pulley,Idler

12000032 Ring,Klip

159229 Bracket, idler

I02384X Bolt,Hax 5/16-16 x 12

I02141X Shaft, IdlerArm

STD523710 " Bolt,Hex 3/8-16 x I

I02383X

74760524

102331X

130812

74760544

140062

165503

6918O

Counten_ghL LH.

Bolt,Hex 5/16-18x 1-1/2

Bracket, Reinforcement,LH.

Sheave, Engine

Bolt,FinHex 5/16-18 UNC x 2-3/4

cap

Screw Hex WSh Head #6-18 xl/2

Nut Lock #10-24

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linch = 25A mm

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MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE

KEY PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO. NO.

1 STD541431 *Nut, Keps 5/16-18 9 102190X

2 102332X Bracket, Reintorcment 150750

3 74760524 Bolt,Hex 5/16-18x1-1/2 795R

4 1_2173X CounterWeight, R.H. 10 .....

5 STD551137 * Washer, Lock 3/8

6 STD541037 * Nut, He}( 3/8-16

7 STD624003 * Clip, Hairpin

8 126875X Rivet,Drilled

DESCRIPTION

1]ra

Rim

TireV'_ve

Engine,(SeeBreakdown)

Briggs& StrattonModelNo.

137202,TypeNo,1125-E1

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1inch = 25.4 mm

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TRANSMISSION

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 165728 TransmissionAssembly(Includes 29 102134X

Key Nea. 2-54) 30 150737

2 165729 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing 31 143008

(IncludesKey No.4) 32 106388X

3 161963 Gasket, Gearcase 33 102121X

45O20J Bearing,Needle 34 102112X

5 1370H Washer,Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x 1/32 35 102101X

6 137335 Pinion, Input 36 154355

7145101 Shaft, Input

8 4895H Beadng, Needle 37 4422J

9 154467 Washer, Seal 38 154356

10 7392M -Ball, Steel 39 105345X

11 10037fK Spring, Shift,Fork 40 105346X

12 106160X O-Ring 41 8358J

13 142145 Arm, Shift 42 4220R

14 8353J Fork, Shift 43 106146X

15 12000039 Ring, Klip 44 155236

16 154466 Shaft,Shift 48 165732

18 4358J Washer

19 12000040 Ring,Klip 49 132688

20 102114X Gear, Assembly,Reverse Idler 50 106147X

(IncludesKey Nce. 21 and22) 51 17720408

21 102115X Gear, Reverse Idler 52 STD541031

22 6803J Beadng,Needle 53 165140

23 102111X Shaft,Reverse Idler 54 17720412

24 STD551143 *Washer, Lock 7/16 - - 6066J

25 STD541143 *Nut, Hex 7116-20

27 143009 _Bearing,Shaft, GroundDrive

28 106390X Spacer 0.765xl.125x1.23

DESCRIPTION

Chain #35-5O Pitch

GroundShaftAssembly

Bearing,Shaft,Ground Drive

Spacer 0.70 x 1.00 x 1.150

Sprocketand Gear Assembly

Shaft,Reduction(2nd)

Screw,Whiz, Lock 5/16-18 x 3-1/2

SprocketAssemblyw/Beadng

(IncludesKey Nos. 37 and 38)

Bearing,Needle

Sprocket,"line

Gear, Cluster,Red 1st & 2rid

Gear, Reverse

Shaft, Reduction(1st)

Washer,Thrust

Spacer 1.01 x 1.75 x 0.760

Seal Asm OII

Gearcase, R.H. w/Bearing

(lndudea Key No.8)

Shaft, "Nne

Chain, Roller #50-50 Pitch

Screw 1/4-20x 1/2

"Nut,Hex 5/16-18

BearingI_, "nneShaft

Screw Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 3/4

Grease, Plastituhe#1

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TINE SHIELD

KEY PART

NO,

6 8394.1

7B3_.J

8 10Q230X

9 102326X558

10 72140508

11 STD541031

12 S'1"D,551131

13 STD533112

14 - 124343X

15 181414X558

NO. DESCRIPTION

98000129 Nut, Flange 5/16-18

161415X5,58 Shield, Side, Outer L. I-L

83Sll Pin, Slake, Dapth

12oo0036 P_, _3_o

STDr_3107 * Bo_,Cardage 5/16-18x3/4Gr5

sr_g

Brackel,Laich

sp_ng,Dq_hStake

Shield,Tine

BoltRdhd 8qnk 5/16-18 UNC x 1

* Nut, Hex 5/16-18

* Washer, Locl_ 5/16

Bolt,Canlage 5/16-18 x 1-1/4

Bracket,ShieldTire

Shield,Side, Outer R.H.

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

STD541425 * Nut, Kaps Hex 1/4-20

STD532512 " Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4

1G2701X Grip

STD541037 * Nut, Hex 3/8-16

102156X Slake, Dep(h

74930632 Bolt,Hex 3/8-16 x2

4440,1 H_je

STD532505 * Bolt,Cardage 1/4-20 x 1/2

6712J Cap, Vinyl

109227X Pad, Idler

102695X558 Shield,LevCing

120588X Pin, Hinge

104085X558 ShieldAsm Pnt Side

162175 Nut,Wklg Folged _16-18

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TINE ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

_10. NO.

I4459J

). 132673

6554J

163552

i132727

; 7361060O

STD551137

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

"nne,Outer, LH. 8 74610616

Pin, Shear 9 446oj

"Nne, Inner,LH. 10 132728

Retainer,Spdng Zine 11 6555J

Assembly,Hub and Rate, LPL

Nut, Hex 3/8-24

*Washer, Lock 3/8

DESCRIPTION

BoR,Hex 3/8-24 x 1

"nne,Outer, R.H.

Assembly,Huband Plate, R.H.

"Nne,Inner,R.H.

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DECALS

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KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163119 Decal, Logo

2 166132 Decal, Logo

3 166133 Decal, Description

4 137538 Decal, Cau_on, DriveControl

5 120431X Decal, Hand Placement

6 10_180X Decal, ShiftIndicator

7 110719X Decal, Opemlionand Lubrication

8 165268 Decal, Cralteman

9 120075X Decal, Waming, Rotating"nnes

10 157984 Decal, Counter Rot.line

11 165278 Decal, 5 HP

12 162215 Decal,TreeShieldWing Dom

13 163094 Decal, Depth Stake

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KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 497144 CylinderAssembly 40 93312 Retainer,IntakeValveand

2 399268 Bushing,Cylinder ExhaustSpring

3 299819 * Seal, Oil 45 260642 Tappet,Valve

5 214040 Head, Cylinder 46 214726 Gear, Cam

7 272157 e* Gasket,CylinderHead 51 273113 0°* Gasket,Carburetor Mounting

8 495774 BreatherAssembly 55 497442 Housing,Rewind Starter

9 27549 g° Gasket' Valve Cover 56 498144 Pulley,Rewind Starter

10 94621 Screw,BreatherMounting 58 66894 Rape, RewindStarter

11 66578 Grommet,BreatherTube (Cutto RequiredLeng_)

12 270080 * Gasket, Crankcase, Standard 59 396892 Insert, StarterHandle

.015" 60 393152 Handle,Rewind Starter

270125 ° Gasket, Crankcase .005"Thick 65 94904 Screw, HousingMounting

270126 ° Gasket,Crankcase .009"Thick 65A 94669 Screw,Hex

13 94221 Screw, CylinderHead 2-3/32" 73 225176 Screen, Rotating

14 94679 Screw, Cylinder Head 2-15/32" 81 222263 Lock,Screw

15 94916 Plug, Pipe,Hex Socket 90 498298 CarburetorAssembly

16 492(}88 Crankshaft 95 93499 Screw, Throttle Valveto Shaft

94388 Gear Key,Crankshaft 96 223793 Throttle,Carburetor

18 494044 Cover Assembly,Crankcase 97 497600 Shaftand Lever,Throttle

19 495660 Bushing,CrankcaseCover 108 497230 Valveand ShaftGroup, Choke

20 294606 "Seal, Oil 111 262715 Spring,Choke

21 281658 Plug,Oil Filler 118 231533 Valve,Needle

22 94980 Screw, Cover Mounting 121 495606 CarburetorOverhaul

94917 Stud,Hex Drive 124 94913 Screw, Hex Head

(Use in positions4 & 5 of 127 220352 Plug,Welch

crankcasecover) 127A 223789 Plug,Welch

23 393673 Flywheel,Magneto 147 231955 Jet, Pilot

24 222698 Key,Flywheel 152 260575 Spring,Throttle Adjustment

25 298904 PistonAssembly,StandardSize 154 93527 Screw, Machine,Round Head

298905 PistonAssembly .010"Oversize 162 490589 Screw andCollar

298906 PistonAssembly .020"Oversize 163 271935 o* Gasket'AirCleanerMounting

298907 PistonAssembly .030"Oversize 180 495405 TankAssembly,Fuel

26 298982 RingSet, Piston,StandardSize 181 494559 Cap, Fuel Tank

299742 RingSet, Piston,Standard, 190 94924 Screw, FuelTank

Chrome 190A 94919 Screw, Fuel Tank Mounting

298983 RingSet, Piston .010" Oversize 191 272489 °" Gasket. Fuel Tankto Carburetor

298984 RingSet, Piston .020"Oversize 200 223886 Guide,Air

298985 Ring Set, Piston .030"Oversize 202 262280 Link,Mech. Governor

27 26026 Lock.PistonPin

28 298909 PinAssembly,Piston, Standard Includedin Gasket Set (495603)

298908 PinAssembly,Piston .005" Includedin CarburetorOverhaul Kit (495606)

Over eIncludedin Valve Overhaul Gasket Set (498529)

29 299430 RodAssembly,Connecting

390459 Rod Assembly,Connecting NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

.020" UndersizeCrankpinBore 1 inch= 25.4 mm

30 225183 Dipper,Connecting Rod

32 94745 Screw,ConnectingRod

33 211119 Valve, Exhaust

34 261044 Valve, Intake

35 260552 Spring,Intake Valve

36 26478 Spring, ExhaustValve

37 222443 Guard,Flywheel

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.293202

ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 137202, TYPE NO. 1125-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

203 280720 Bell Crank 528 231550 Tube, Breather

205 231520 Screw, Shoulder 529 67838 Grommet,BreatherTube

208 262279 Rod,Speed Control 535 491435 Filter,Air

209 262284 Spring, Governor 536 494279 Cleaner,Air

212 262270 Unk, Throttle 542 94897 Screw

216 262359 Unk, Choke 552 231079 Bushing,GovernorCrank

219 494845 Gear, Governor 562 94907 Bolt,GovernorLever

220 221551 Washer,Thrust 592 231978 Nut, Hex

222 490649 Panel, Control 608 692696 StarterAssembly,Rewind

227 490374 LeverAssembly, Governor 611 231068 Pipe,Fuel

230 94927 Washer, GovernorLever 612 391813 Fuel PipeandClipAssembly

256 223813 Crank, Bell 613 93935 Screw, Hex Head, Shoulder

257 93593 Screw, Slotted Flex 614 93306 Pin, Cotter

300 493936 Muffler,Exhaust 616 495243 Crank,Governor

304 495759 Housing,Blower 621 396847 Switch,Stop

305 690960 Screw, Blower Housing 623 94943 Screw, Shoulder

Mounting 634 271853 Washer,ThrottleShaft,Foam

306 224820 Shield,Cylinder 635 66538 Elbow,SparkPlug

307 94680 Screw, CylinderShield 676 380757 Deflector,Exhaust,SideOutlet

308 224738 Cover,CylinderHead 679 270382 Washer,Foam

332 94877 Nut, Flywheel 680 221839 Washer,Brass

333 397358 ArmatureGroup 689 263073 Spring,Friction

334 93414 Screw, ArmatureMounting 741 262992 Gear,_ming

337 802592 Plug, Spark 780 225029 Anchor,Spring

346 94896 Screw,Seres 851 493880 CableTerminal, ignition

356 497833 Wire, Ground 869 211787 Seat, IntakeValve,Standard

358 495603 Gasket Set 870 211172 Seat, ExhaustValve,Standard

363 19069 FlywheelPuller 871 262001 Guide, ExhaustValve

373 94,908 Nut, Hex 63709 Guide, IntakeValve

383 89838 Wrench, Spark Plug 883 272309 *Gasket, Exhaust

392 262328 Spring, Fuel Pump Diaphragm 916 280321 Rack, Gear Contrel

393 225058 Screen, Carburetor 966 492797 Base, AirCleaner

394 272538 •Diaphragm 967 491588 Filter,AirCleaner

414 220982 Washer 968 495872 Cover,AirCleaner

432. 221377 Cap, Spdng 969 490073 Screw, Air Cleaner

433 93265 Pin, Diaphragm Cover 971 94902 Screw, Hex Head

434 213963 Cover, Diaphragm 987 398970 Seal, Throttle Shaft

435 93141 Screw, Diaphragm Cover 995 497195 Control Throttle

455 225121 Cup, Starter 1012 490507 Retainer,Link

456 281503 Retainer 1036 499345 Label,Kit,Emissions

459 281505 Pawl, Starter 1095 498529 Gasket Set, Valve Overhaul

467 280715 Knob, Control 2500 137202-1114 ReplacementEngine

526 94914 Screw, Sems, Tank Bracket ---- 491145RaplacementShortbk:_k

MOUnL

527 223786 Clamp, BreatherTube RPM Settings: LowSpeed: 1750-1950

HighSpeed: 3400-3600

Includedin Gasket Set (495603)

IncludedinCarburetorOverhaul Kit(495606)

eIncludedinValve Overhaul Gasket Set (498529)

NOTE: AHcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1inch= 25.4 mm

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(1-800-366-7278)

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Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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domicilio - 1-800-676-5811

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Repair Center in your area

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For information on purchasing a Sears

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about an existing Agreement

Call 9 am - 5 pro, Monday-Saturday

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