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Operator's
Manual
CRRFrSMRH
208cc Engine
Rear Tine Tiller
Electric
Start
Model No. 247.23000
o SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
manual and follow all
safety rules and operating
instructions.
Sears Brands
Management
Corporation,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our web site: www.craftsman.com
FORMNO.769-06779A
2/22/2011
WarrantyStatement
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Safetyinstructions
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SafetyLabels............................................
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Assembly
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Operation
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ServiceandMaintenance
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Off-Season
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CRAFTSMAN
Troubleshooting
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PartsList...................................................
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RepairProtection
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Espa_ol
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BackCover
TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY
FORTWO YEARSfrom the dateof purchase,this productiswarrantedagainstanydefectsin materialor workmanship.Defectiveproductwill
receivefree repairor free replacementif repairis unavailable.
For warranty
coverage
This warranty
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details to obtain repair or replacement,
covers ONLY defects
visit the web site: www.craftsman.com
in material and workmanship.
Warranty
coverage
does NOT include:
Expendableitemsthat can wearoutfrom normalusewithin thewarrantyperiod,such as blades,tines,or belts.
Productdamageresultingfrom userattemptsat productmodificationor repairor caused by productaccessories.
Repairsnecessarybecauseof accidentor failureto operateor maintainthe productaccordingto all suppliedinstructions.
Preventivemaintenance,or repairsnecessarydue to improperfuel mixture,contaminatedor stalefuel.
This warrantyis void if this productis ever usedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesor if rentedto anotherperson.
This warrantygivesyou specificlegal rights,and you mayalso haveotherrightswhich vary from stateto state.
Sears Brands
Management
EngineSeries:
208cc
EngineOil Type:
EngineOil Capacity:
Fuel:
10w30
20 ounces
UnleadedGasoline
SparkPlug:
F6RTC
SparkPlugGap:
.030"
© Sears Brands,LLC
Corporation,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
Model Number.................................................................
Serial Number .................................................................
Dateof Purchase.............................................................
Recordthe modelnumber,serialnumber
and dateof purchaseabove
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This machinewas built to be operatedaccordingto the safe operation practicesin this manual.As with any type of powerequipment,
carelessnessor error on the part of the operatorcan resultin
seriousinjury.This machineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,
toes and feet and throwingdebris. Failureto observethe following
safetyinstructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.
This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfand others. Readand followall instructionsin this manual
beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith
these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis
symbol,HEEDITS WARNING!
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION
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Your Responsibility=Restrict the useof this powermachineto
personswho read,understandand follow thewarningsand instructions in this manualand on the machine.
EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certainvehicle
componentscontainor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof California
to cause cancerand birthdefects or other reproductiveharm. Battery posts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainleadand lead
compounds,chemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiato cause
cancer and reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
TRAINING
PREPARATION
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Read,understand,and followall instructionson the machineand
in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand operate.
Keepthis manualin a safe placefor futureand regularreference
and for orderingreplacementparts.
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Readthe Operator'sManualand followall warningsand safety
instructions.Failureto do so can resultin seriousinjuryto the
operatorand/or bystanders.Forquestions,call 1-800-4MY-HOME.
Be familiarwith all controlsand their properoperation.Knowhow
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to stop the machineand disengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder 14 yearsof age to operatethis
machine.Children14and over shouldreadand understandthe
instructionsand safe operationpracticesin this manualand on
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the machineand be trainedand supervisedby an adult.
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Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
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Keepbystanders,pets,and childrenat least 75 feetfrom the
machinewhile it is in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneenters
the area.
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Alwayswear safetyglassesor safetygogglesduring operation
and while performingan adjustmentor repair,to protectyour
eyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan cause seriousinjuryto
the eyes.
Wearsturdy,rough-soledwork shoesand close-fittingslacksand
shirts.Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycan be caughtin movable
parts.Neveroperatethis machinein bare feet or sandals.
Beforestarting,checkall bolts and screwsfor propertightnessto
be surethe machineis in safe workingcondition.Also,visually
inspectmachinefor any damageat frequentintervals.
Disengageclutchleversand shift (if provided)into neutral("N")
beforestartingtheengine.
Neverleavethis machineunattendedwith the engine running.
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Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhilethe engineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedin the operator's
manual.
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Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionslabels,as necessary.
Neverrun an engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas.
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Thoroughlyinspectthearea wherethe equipmentis to be used.
Removeall rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeignobjectswhich
could be pickedup or thrownand cause personalinjuryor
damageto the machine.
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecare in
handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableand the vaporsare
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilled
on yourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyour skin and
changeclothesimmediately.
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Use onlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleor on a truckor trailerbed
with a plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the groundaway
fromyour vehiclebeforefilling.
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Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck
or trailerand refueliton the ground.If this is notpossible,then
refuelsuchequipmenton a trailerwith a portablecontainer,rather
thanfrom a gasolinedispensernozzle.
Keepthe nozzlein contactwith the rimof the fuel tank or
containeropeningat all times untilfuelingis complete.Do not use
a nozzlelock-opendevice.
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Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesand other sourcesof
ignition.
Neverfuel machineindoors.
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bottomof filler neck to allowspacefor fuel expansion.
Replacegasolinecapand tighten securely.
If gasolineisspilled,wipe itoff theengineand equipment.Move
unitto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe engine.
To reducefire hazards,keepmachinefreeof grass, leaves,or
otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanup oil or fuel spillageand removeany
fuel soakeddebris.
Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewherethereis an
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openflame,spark or pilotlightas on a water heater,space heater, •
furnace,clothesdryer or othergas appliances.
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OPERATION
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After strikinga foreignobjector ifyour machineshouldstart makingan unusualnoiseor vibration,immediately
shut the engineoff.
Disconnectthe sparkplug wire,ground itagainstthe engineand
performthe followingsteps:
a. Inspectfor damage.
b.
c.
Neverremovegas capor add fuel whilethe engineishot or running.Allowengineto cool at leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
Neveroverfill fueltank. Fill tankto no morethan1/2inchbelow
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Lookdownand behindand usecare whenin reverseor pulling
machinetowardsyou.
Start the engineaccordingto the instructionsfoundinthis manual
and keepfeet well awayfromthe tines at all times.
Do not puthandsor feet near rotatingparts.Contactwith the
rotatingpartscan amputatehandsand feet.
Do notoperatemachinewhileunder the influence
of alcoholor
drugs.
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Repairor replaceanydamagedparts.
Checkfor anyloose partsand tightento assurecontinued
safe operation.
Disengageall clutchlevers(if fitted)and stopengine beforeyou
leavethe operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait until
the tines cometo a completestop beforeuncloggingthe tines,
makingany adjustments,or inspections.
Neverrun an engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas.
Mufflerand enginebecomehot and cancause a burn.Do not
touch.
Usecautionwhentillingnear fences,buildingsand underground
utilities. Rotatingtines can causepropertydamageor personal
injury.
Donot overloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto till soil too
deep at too fastof a rate.
If the machineshouldstart makingan unusualnoiseor vibration,
stop the engine,disconnectthe spark plugwire and groundit
againstthe engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingand operating.
Keepall shields,guards,and safetydevicesin placeand operating properly.
Neverpick up or carry machinewhilethe engineis running.
Useonly attachmentsand accessoriesapprovedby the manufactureras listedin the PartsList pagesof this operator'smanual.
Failureto do so can resultin personalinjury.
If situationsoccur whichare notcoveredinthis manual,use care
and good judgement.ContactCustomerSupportat 1-800-4MYHOMEfor assistanceand the nameof thenearestservicedealer
MAINTENANCE
Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgood visibilityor light.Always
be sureof yourfootingand keepa firm hold on the handles.
Keepbystandersawayfrom the machinewhileit isinoperation.
Stopthe machineif anyoneentersthe area.
Be carefulwhentilling in hard ground.Thetines maycatchin the
groundand propelthe tillerforward.If this occurs,let go of the
handlebarsand do not restrainthe machine.
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Keepthe machine,attachmentsand accessoriesin safeworking
order.
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Allowthe machineto coolat leastfive minutesbeforestoring.
Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation
regularly.
Checkboltsand screwsfor propertightnessat frequentintervals
to keepthe machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually
inspectmachineforany damage.
Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stop the engineand
makecertain thetines and all movingparts havestopped.
Disconnectthe sparkplug wireand grounditagainstthe engineto
preventunintendedstarting.
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Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon or crossinggravel
surfaces.Stayalert for hiddenhazardsor traffic. Do notcarry
passengers.
Neveroperatethe machineat hightransportspeedson hard or
slipperysurfaces.
Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling.
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& STORAGE
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Do notchangethe enginegovernorsettingsor over-speedthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeed
of engine.
Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as necessary.
Followthis manualfor safe loading,unloading,transporting,and
storageof this machine.
Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualfor importantdetailsif the
machineis to be storedforan extendedperiod.
If thefuel tank hasto be drained,do this outdoors.
Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas,oil, etc.to
protectthe environment.
Accordingto the ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)
and the U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),this product
hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7) years,or 130 hoursof
operation.At the endof theAverageUsefulLifehavethe machine
inspectedannuallyby an authorizedservicedealerto ensurethat
all mechanicaland safetysystemsare workingproperlyand not
wornexcessively.Failureto do so can resultin accidents,injuries
or death.
DO NOT MODIFY
ENGINE
Toavoidseriousinjuryor death, do not modifyenginein anyway.
Tamperingwith the governorsettingcan leadto a runawayengineand
causeit to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwith factory setting
of enginegovernor.
NOTICE
REGARDING
EMISSIONS
Engineswhich are certifiedtocomplywith Californiaand federal
EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)are
certifiedto operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and mayinclude
the followingemissioncontrol systems:EngineModification(EM),
OxidizingCatalyst(CO), SecondaryAir Injection(SAI)and ThreeWay
Catalyst(TWO)if so equipped.
SPARK
ARRESTOR
This machineis equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand
shouldnotbe usedon or near anyunimprovedforest-covered,
brushcoveredor grass-coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaust
systemis equippedwith a sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocal or
statelaws (if any)
If a sparkarrestoris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking
order by theoperator.Inthe State of Californiathe aboveis required
bylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode). Other
statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyon federallands.
A spark arrestorfor the muffleris availablethroughyournearestSears
Partsand RepairServiceCenter.
SAFETY
SYMBOLS
This pagedepictsand describessafetysymbolsthat mayappear on this product. Read,understand,and followall instructionson the machine
beforeattemptingto assembleand operate.
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READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand,
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and follow
all instructions
in the manual(s) before
attempting
to assemble
and
operate
WARNING--
ROTATING TINES
Do not put hands or feet near rotating
hands and feet.
WARNING--
parts. Contact with the rotating
parts can amputate
parts. Contact with the rotating
parts can amputate
ROTATING TINES
Do not put hands or feet near rotating
hands and feet.
WARNING--GASOLINE
IS FLAMMABLE
Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes
WARNING--
CARBON MONOXIDE
Never run an engine indoors
monoxide,
WARNING--
or in a poorly ventilated
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
an odorless and deadly gas.
HOT SURFACE
Engine parts, especially
and muffler
before refueling.
the muffler,
become extremely
hot during
operation.
Allow engine
to cool before touching.
WARNING: YourResponsibility--Restrictthe use of this powermachineto personswho read,understandand followthe
warningsand instructionsin this manualand on the machine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
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NOTE:This unitis shippedwithoutgasolineor oil in the engine.Be
certainto serviceenginewith gasolineand oil as instructedin the
Operationsectionof this manualbeforeoperatingyourmachine.
NOTE:Referenceto rightand left hand sideof the Tilleris observed
fromthe operatingposition.
OPENING
1.
2.
3.
4.
Removeloosepackingmaterial.
REMOVING
2.
4.
5.
CARTON
Removethe staples,breakthe glue on the top flaps,or cut the
tapeat the end of the cartonand peel it alongthe top flapto open.
Removeall looseparts.
Cut the cornersand laythe cartondown fiat.
1.
3.
6.
Raisethefine shieldhinge flapassemblyand insertthe depth
stakeassemblyin the slot, underthe fineshieldand up through
the tine shieldassembly.
Insertthe clevispin throughthe fineshieldand depthstake
assemblies.Secureit with the cotterpin.
Insertthe hex bolt intothe top holeof the depthstakeassembly.
Placethe flat washeron the hex boltand threadthe T-knobonto
the hex bolt.Tightensecurely.See Figure1.
Tip the tiller backdownso that it restson the tines.
ASSEMBLING
1.
2.
UNIT FROM CARTON
THE HANDLE
Locatethe upper handleassemblyand handletube assembly.
Usingtwo hexscrewsand flangelock nuts securethe handle
tube assemblyto the upperhandleassembly.See Figure2.
Use the handlebracketto lift and pull the tillerbackwardsto a flat
area.Checkthecarton thoroughlyfor looseparts.
Extendthe controlcableand lay it on thefloor. Be cardul not to
bendor kink the controlcable.
LOOSE
PARTS IN CARTON
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UpperHandlebarAssembly
HandleTubeAssembly
Tiller
EngineOil
Operator'sManual
EngineOperator'sManual
Shift Rod
HandleSwivelRod
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DepthStake
Hex
Upper Handle
Assembly
Beforeassembly,disconnectthe sparkplug wireand groundit
againstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting.
ATTACHING
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2.
THE DEPTH
STAKE
Figure2
Tipthe tiller forwardso that it restson thefront counterweight.
Unthreadthe T -knobfrom the topof the depth stakeand remove
theflat washerand hexscrew.Removethe cotter pin fromthe
clevispin.See Figure1.
ATTACHING
THE HANDLE
ASSEMBLY
Removethe top hexscrew,handleadjustmentcrank,flangelock
nuts and nut retainerbracketfromthe handle mountingbrackets,
but do not removethe bottomhex screwand flange lock nut. See
Figure3.
Flat Washer
Tine Shield
.He× Screw
Clevis
Depth
Stake
Top He× Screw"
Handle
Bracket
Assembl
Flange Lock Nuts
Figure1
8
Figure3
2. Place
thehandle
assembly
inposition
between
thehandle
mounting
brackets.
3. Lineuptheholes
inthehandle
withtheholes
inthebracket
and
secure
withthehardware
previously
removed.
ATTACHING
THE SHIFT
3.
ATTACHING
ROD
1.
1.
2.
Slidethe handleswivelrod throughthe upper handleassembly,
insertthe lowerend of the rod intothe swinghandle linkand
securewith the previouslyremovedhardware.See Figure5.
Makesurethe handleassemblyis in the highestposition.Referto
the OperationSection.
Removethehairpinclip, rubberwasher,flatwasherandT-knobfrom
thecontrolrodandputtherubberwasherin place.See Figure4.
THE CLUTCH
CABLE
Loosenthe uppernuton the cableand slidethe nut and washer
off the adjustablefitting. See Figure6.
Side View
F
Washer
Washer
Washer
Adjustable
2.
3.
3.
Figure4
Slide theshift rod up throughthe upperhandleassembly,insert
the lowerend of the shift rodinto the indicatorbracketand secure
THE HANDLE
SWIVEL
ROD
1.
Makesurethe handleassemblyis in the highestposition.Referto
the OperationSection.
2.
Removethecotterpin and T-knobfrom the handleswivelrod.
See Figure5.
Figure6
Slidethe cableintothe cable bracketas shownin Figure6.
Replacethe washerand theupper nuton the adjustablefitting
and tighten.
NOTE:Donot overtightentheclutchcable. Toomuchtensionmay
cause it to break. Be certainto checkthe clutchcableadjustment
beforeoperatingthe tiller.
4. Insertthe cable barrelintothe cablebarrel holder,insertthe
barreland barrelholder intothe clutchhandleand securewith the
hexscrew.See Figure7.
with the previouslyremovedhardware.See Figure4.
ATTACHING
Fitting J
__Cable
Barrel
Cable
Hex Screw
Barrel
Holder
1
Cable Barrel
Cable Barrel Holder
Figure7
Figure5
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5. When
theclutch
cable
isinplace,
secure
thecable
onto
thehandle 5.
withtheprovided
cable
tiesinthelocations
shown
inFigure
8.
6.
Nowmovethe shift leverto the FORWARDposition.
Carefullyengagethe clutchby squeezingclutchleveragainstthe
handle.The wheelsshouldspin.
7.
If the wheelsdo notspin with thetiller in forward,loosenthe
upper nutand adjust by tighteningthe cablea few turnscounterclockwise(whenstandingin theoperator'sposition)and then
retightenthe uppernut againstcable bracket.See Figure9.
Recheckbothadjustments,and readjustas necessary.
8.
NOTE:A secondarycableadjustmentis availableif you reachthe
point thatadditionaladjustmentis needed.Movethe nutsat theother
end of the cabletowardsthe end of the casing.Thenreadjustthe nuts
at the cable bracket.
Idler Pulley Rod
Checkthe adjustmentof the idler pulleyrodas follows:
1. Disconnectand groundthe sparkplug wireagainstthe engine.
Figure
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2.
With the engineoff and theclutch leverdisengaged,shiftthe shift
leverto eachforwardmode.
3.
Confirmthat the shift leverindicatorbracketdoes not touchthe
idler pulleyrod with the clutchleverdisengaged.
4.
To readjustthe idler pulleyrod, removethe beltcoveras described underBelt Replacementin the Serviceand Maintenance
section.
5.
Removethe cotterpin and springwasherfrom theidler pulleyrod.
See Figure10.
ADJUSTMENTS
Clutch
Cable
Checkthe adjustmentof the clutchcableas follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Positionthe tiller so thefront counterweightis againsta solid
object,suchas a wall.
Withthe gear selectionleverin NEUTRAL,startthe engine.Refer
to Startingthe Enginein the Operationsection.
Standingon the right sideof the tiller,examinethe belt(insidethe
beltcover).It shouldnotbe turning.
Cotter Pin "_
If the beltturns withoutthe clutchcontrolengaged,unthread
the uppernut and adjustit byunthreadinglowernut a fewturns
clockwise(whenstandingin the operator'sposition)and then
retightenthe upper nutagainstthe cablebracket.See Figure9.
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idler PulleyS!
Rod-_
Spring
Washer
Upper Hole
Lower Hole
Figure10
Figure9
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6.
Movetheidler pulleyrod out of the upper holeand into the lower
hole in the idler bracket.
7.
Replacethe springwasherand cotter pin.
8.
Checkthe clearanceof the idler pulleyrod to the indicatorbracket
by shiftingto eachforwardmode.
)Swing Lever
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_Leve_.jClutch
Lever
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Lock
Handle Adjult rnent
Shift indicator\
Depth Stake
Bracket
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TineShield
End Cover
Air Filter._
RearTine Shield
Muffler
Fuel Cap_
Oil Fill Cap
& Di|
Air Filter-Front
Counterweight
ChokeLeverThrottle LeverSide Shield RecoilStarter H_
Electr rterOil Drain /
Figure11
Nowthat youhaveset up yourtillerfor operation,get acquaintedwith
CHOKE
its controlsand features.Theseare describedon the next two pages
and illustratedon this page in Figure11.This knowledgewill allowyou
to useyour newequipmentto its fullestpotential.
Thechokecontrolisfoundon thesideof theengineand isactivatedby
movingthe leverto theCHOKEposition.Activatingthe chokecontrol
closesthe chokeplateon thecarburetorand aidsin startingtheengine.
Theoperationof anytiller can resultin foreignobjectsbeingthrown
intothe eyes,which can damageyoureyes severely.Alwayswear
I safetyglassesduring operationor whileperforminganyadjustments
[or repairs.
RECOIL
STARTER
CONTROL
AIR FILTER
The air filter is a deviceon the engineair intakethat preventsdust and
dirt enteringthe engine.
HANDLE
This handleis usedto startthe engine.
MUFFLER
THROTTLE
Engineexhaustexitsthe enginevia the muffler.
CONTROL
ELECTRIC
STARTER
OUTLET
Requiresthe useof a three-prongoutdoorextensioncordand a 120V
powersource/walloutlet.
ELECTRIC
Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon the sideof the engine.It regulatesthe
spreadof the engineand will shut off theenginewhen movedintothe
STOPposition.
STARTER
BUTTON
Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagesthe engine'selectric
starterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.
Meets ANSi Safety Standards
CraftsmanTillersconformto the safety standardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
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OiL FiLL CAP & DIPSTICK
REAR TINE SHIELD
Engineoil levelcan be checkedand oil addedthroughtheoil fill.
The rear fine shieldprotectsthe operatorfromflying debriswhilealso
smoothingoutfreshlytilled soil.
NOTE:This unitwas shippedWITHOUToil in the engine.Oil is
includedin the plasticbag packedwith the manualin with the unit.
Add theoil as directedin theGas & Oil Fill Up section.Checkthe oil
levelbeforeeachoperationto ensureadequateoil is in the engine.
Forfurther instructions,referto the stepsin the EngineMaintenance
sectionof this manual.
SHIFT LEVER/SHIFT
BRACKET
LEVER INDICATOR
SIDE SHIELD
The side shieldis usedto maintaincleareven rowsand may be
adjustedto one of five differentpositions.
TINES
Yourfiller's tinesare a series of bladesarrangedon a revolving
power-drivenshaft.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Theshift leveris locatedon the handleassembly,it is usedto select
NEUTRAL,REVERSE,or one of the three FORWARDmodesby
pullingup or pushingdownon the shiftleverand placingthe shiftlever
indicatorbracketin the desiredposition.
Oil (one bottle shipped with unit)
FirstTime Use
1.
2.
Removeoilfilldipstick.
With the tilleron levelground,use a funnelto emptyentire
contentsof oil bottleprovidedinto theengine.
3. Replaceoil fill dipstickand tighten.
Subsequent Uses
Onlyusehigh quality detergentoil ratedwith API serviceclassification SF,or SG.Selectthe oil's SAEviscositygradeaccordingto the
expectedoperatingtemperature.Followthechart below.
1. SingleViscosity
2.
MultiViscosity
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The gear positions
are:
lOw
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WheelsForward(No TineAction)_' -- Thewheelsmoveforward,but
the tinesare stationary.
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20
mmm30
WheelsForward/TinesReverse_"_ -- Thewheels moveforward
4o_
and the tines rotatein reverse(backwards).This gear settingis for
ground-breakingtillingand hard soil.
WheelForward/Tines
Forward_
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-- Thewheelsmoveforwardandthe
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tinesmoveforward.Thisgearsettingisforcultivatingandtillingsoftsoil.
10w30 ==w_ ,_
Neutral[_ -- All movement(wheelsand tines) is stopped.This gear
is for startingand pushingthe tiller.
Reverse[_--
CLUTCH
LEVER
DEPTH STAKE
This levercontrolsthe tillingdepthof the tines.Pull thecotter pin out
from theclevis pin to adjustthe tillingdepthto five differentsettings.
LEVER
Thesteeringhandlecan be swivelledin eitherdirection.This enables
the tillerto be guided to the next row.Releasethesteeringhandle
by pullingup on the swinglever.Swivelthe handleintothe desired
positionand releasethe handleto lock into place.
HANDLE
ADJUSTMENT
LOCK
Thehandle maybe adjustedto the heightdesiredby unlockingthe
HandleAdjustmentLock,then movingthe handlebars to thedesired
positionand then re-lockingthe HandleAdjustmentLock.Thehandle
shouldbe adjustedsothat whenthe tiller is digging3 to 4 inchesinto
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the soil,the handlefalls to aboutwaist-high.
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100 200 300 400
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200 400 600 800 100°
J
Ambient Temperature
Thewheelsmovein reverse,butthe tinesare stationary.
Theclutchleveris locatedon theleft handle.Squeezingtheclutchlever
againstthehandleengagesthewheelandthe drivemechanisms.
SWING
(°C)-30 °
(°F)-20 °
mm_= _
Althoughmulti-viscosityoils (5W30, 10W30,etc.)improvestarting
in coldweather,they will resultin increasedoil consumptionwhen
usedabove32°E Checkyourengineoil levelmorefrequentlyto avoid
possibleenginedamagefrom runninglow on oil.
1. Checkthe oil level makingcertain notto rub thedipstickalong
the insidewalls of theoil fill tube. Thiswould resultin a false
dipstick reading.Wipe dipstickcleanwith cloth.Replacedipstick
intothe oil filler neck,butdo not screwit in. Removeandcheck
oil level.Refill to FULLmark on dipstick,if necessary.Capacityis
approximately20 oz. Overfillingwill causethe engineto smoke
profuselyand will resultin poor engineperformance.
2.
3.
Replaceoil fill dipstickand tighten.
Keepoil levelat FULL.Runningthe enginewith too little oil can
resultin permanentenginedamage.
Gasoline
.
Plugan extensioncordintotheoutletlocatedon theengine'ssurface.
Plugtheotherendof extensioncordintoa three-prong120-volt,
grounded,ACoutletina well-ventilated
areaSee Figure12.
Use extremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableand the vaporsare explosive.Neverfuel machineindoors
or while theengine ishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,
pipes,and other sourcesof ignition.
Alcoholblendedfuels (calledgasoholor usingethanolor methanol)
canattract moisturewhichleadsto separationand formationof acids
duringstorage.Acidicgas can damagethe fuel systemof an engine
whilein storage.
Toavoidengineproblems,the fuel systemshouldbe emptied
beforestoragefor 30 days or longer.Drainthegas tank by starting
the engineand lettingit run untilthe fuel linesand carburetorare
empty.Usefresh fuel next season.See STORAGEInstructionsfor
_addt one nformaton.
k,,,._.j
Figure12
Neveruseengineor carburetorcleanerproductsin the fuel tankor
permanentdamagemayoccur.
1.
2.
Removefuelcap from thefuel tank.
Make surethecontainerfromwhich youwill pour the gasolineis
cleanand freefrom rust or foreignparticles.Neveruse gasoline
that may be stale from long periodsof storagein its container.
Gasolinethat has beensittingfor any periodlongerthan four
weeksshouldbe consideredstale.
3.
Fill fueltank with clean, fresh,unleadedregulargasolineonly.
Replacefuelcap.
4.
Pushthe chokeleverto the CHOKEI Jl position.If theengine
is warm,placethe choke in the RUNi _ I positioninsteadof
CHoKElll
See Figure13.
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NOTE:Checkthefuel levelperiodicallyto avoidrunningoutof
gasolinewhileoperatingthe tiller.
TO START
Electric
ENGINE
Starter
Determinethat your home'swiringis a three-wiregroundedsystem.
Ask a licensedelectricianifyouare notcertain.
If you havea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedas follows:
1.
2.
Attachsparkplug wire and rubberbootto sparkplug.
Placethe gear selectionleverin NEUTRAL.
Figure13
5.
Movethrottlecontrolto START/RUN(Rabbit)_
Figure10.Pushstarterbuttonto startengine.
position.See
6.
7.
Once theengine starts,releasestarterbutton.
Allowthe engineto warm up severalminutes,adjustingchoke
toward RUN| _1 position.Wait untilengine runssmoothlybefore
eachchoke adjustment.
8.
ALWAYSkeepthe throttlecontrolin the START/RUN(Rabbit
_1I
13
positionwhenoperatingthe tiller.
9. When
disconnecting
theextension
cord,
always
unplug
theend 2. Tobegina turn, lift the handlebarsuntilthe tines are outof the
atthethree-prong
walloutlet
before
unplugging
theopposite
end
groundand the engine and tinesare balancedoverthe wheels.
fromthetiller.
3. Withthe tiller balanced,pushsidewayson the handlebarto steer
Recoil Starter
in the directionof the turn.After turning,slowlylowerthe tines into
thesoil to resumetilling.
1. Attach
spark
plugwireandrubber
boottospark
plug.
2. Place
thegearselection
lever
inNEUTRAL.
Using the Swing Lever
3. Move
thechoke
lever
ontheengine
toCHOKE
I",1pos t
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