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Owner's Manual

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DUAL
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850 Series
17 Inch Tine Width
Model No.
917.297041

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p. 23
This product
has a low emission
engine which operates
differently
from previously
built engines.
Before you start
engine, read and understand
this Owner's
Manual.

IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

LJ.S.A.

the

Maintenance
..........................................
14
Service and Adjustments .......................... 16
Storage .................................................
20
Troubleshooting
......................................
21
t!iustrated Parts List .............................................
44
Sears Service ........................... Back Cover

Warranty ..................................................
2
Safety Rules .....................................................2
Product Specifications
..........................
4
AssemblylPre-Operation
........................ 6
Operation .................................................
8
Maintenance
Schedule .........................
14

LIMITED

TWO YEAR

WARRANTY

ON CRAFTSMAN

TILLER

For two (2) years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman 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
• Expendable
air cleaners

does not cover:
items which become
and belts_

worn during normal use, such as tines, spark plugs,

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence,
including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.
. If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial
or rental purposes,
for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase_

this Warranty

applies

Warranty service is available by returning the craftsman power mower to the nearest
sears service center/department
in the united states° This warranty applies only while
this product is in use in the united states_
This Warranb/gives
you specific
vary from state to state_
SEARS,

ROEBUCK

legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

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IMPORTANT:
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects_ Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death,

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• Disengage all clutches and shift into
neutral before starting the engine (recto0.
• Do not operate the equipment without
wearing adequate outer garments. Wear
footwear that will improve footing on
slippery surfaces.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
. 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.

° Read the Owner's Manual carefully,, Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment. Know
how to stop the unit and disengage the
controls quickly.
. Never allow children to operate the
equipment° Never allow adults to operate 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 be used and remove all
foreign objects.

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- Use extension cords and receptacles
as specified by the manufacturer
for all
units with electric drive motors or etec-

. Never operate the machine at high
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing,,
° Never allow bystanders near the uniL
. Use only attachments
and accessories
approved by the manufacturer
of the
tiller_
• Never operate the tiller without good visibility or 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
restrain the machine.

tric starting motors,
. Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine (motor) is running (except where specifically recommended
by manufacturer).
OPERATION
. Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts,
o Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravet drives, walks,
or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards
or traffic_ Do not carry passengers,
° After striking a 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,.

MAINTENANCE

AND

STORAGE

° Keep machine, attachments,
and accessories in safe working condition.
. Check shear pins, engine mounting
bolts, and other bolts at frequent intervals 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

. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately
for the cause, Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop the engine (motor) when leaving
the operating position°
. Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended.
Disengage
the tines, shift into neutral, and stop the
engine,
. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
shut off the 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 till too deep at too fast
a rate_

,_period_
Look for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOME ALERTt!t
YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED°
,_CAUTION:
Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs,
_WARNING:
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive

harm.

PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline

SAE 30 (Above 40°F)
SAE5w-30/10W-30
(Below 40°F)

In the state of California the above is
required by law (Section 4442 of the
California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar lawso Federal
laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through
your nearest Sears service center (See
REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

Champion
RC 12YC

AGREEMENTS

3 Quarts
Unleaded

Capacity:

Regular
Oil (API-SG-SL):
(Capacity:
19 oz)
Spark Plug :
(Gap: .030")

REPAIR

Congratulations on making a smart purchase° Your new Craftsman@ product is
designed and manufactured for years of
dependable operation. But like all products,
it may require repair from time to time. That's
when having a Repair Protection Agreement
can save you money and aggravation,
Purchase a Repair' Protection Agreement
now and protect yourself fiom unexpected
hassle and expense.
Here's what's included in the Agreement:
° Expert service by our 12,000 profesional repair specialists.
o Unlimited service and no charge for
parts and labor on all covered repairs.
.
Product replacement
if your covered
product can't be fixed.
. Discount of 10% from regular price of
service and service-related
parts not
covered by the agreement; also, 10%
off regular price of preventive maintenance check°
. Fast help by phonephone support
from a Sears technician on products
requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling.
Once you purchase the Agreement, a
simple phone call is all that it takes for you
to schedule service. You can calf anytime
day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.
Sears has over 12,000 professional
repair
specialists, who have access to over 4.5
million quality parts and accessories°
That's the kind of professionalism
you can
count on to help prolong the life of your
new purchase for years to come. Purchase
your Repair Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations
and exclusions
apply,
For prices and additional
information
call 1-800-827-6655,

CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase
of a Sears Tiller. It has been designed,
engineered and manufactured
to give you
the best possible dependability
and performance.
Should you experience any problems you
cannot easily remedy, please contact a
Sears or other qualified Service Center.
We have competent, well-trained
technicians and the proper tools to ser_,/ice or
repair this uniL
Please read and retain this manual. The
instructions will enable you to assemble
and maintain your tiller properly. 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 correct tools as necessary to insure proper
tightness.
CUSTOMER

PROTECTION

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tiller.
. Follow the instructions
under the "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this
,_(_Owner's Manual.
WARNING:
This unit is equipped with
an internal 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 maintained
in effective working order
by the operator°

SEARS

INSTALLATION

SERVICE

For Sears professional installation
of home
appliances, garage door openers, water
heaters, and other major home items, in
the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOr_E@

These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased_ They are also available 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
SPARK PLUG

TILLER

MUFFLER

AIR FILTER

GAS CAN

ENGINE OIL

STABILIZER

PERFORMANCE

FURROW

OPENER

¢
TILLER MAINTENANCE
BELT

SHEAR PIN

CONTENTS

OF HARDWARE

HAIRPIN CLIP

PACK

G
(1) Center Locknut

(2) Handle Locks
(!) Carriage Bolt
3/8-16 UNC x I Gr. 5

3/8-16

UNC

(1) Cable Clip

(1) Hairpin Clips
(1) Pivot Bolt
3/8-16

UNC

(1) Flat Washer
13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga.

°l
(2) Shear

Pins

& Clips

Grade

"four new tiller has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left
unassembled
for shipping purposes.
To ensure safe and proper' operation of your tiller
all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.
Use the correct tools
as necessary to insure proper tightness.
TOOLS
REQUIRED
ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench
easier. Standard
(1)
(1)
(I)
(1)
(1)
(1)

Utility knife
Wire cutter
Tire pressure
Screwdriver
Pair of pliers
9/16" wrench

OPERATOR'S

FOR

Remove packing
assembly°

set will make assembly
wrench sizes are listed.

material from handle

Shift Rod

gauge

Handle
Assembly

POSITION

When right or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means when you are in the
operating position (standing behind tiller
handles)

INSTALL
1.

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,)

FRONT

VIEWED

,'\

RIGHT

LEFT

HANDLE

FROM

R,H. SIDE OF TILLER

Handle Assembly

"\".__ /
"(_._

Gearcase Notch
/
Handle Lock

]
OPERATOR'S
POSITION
UNPACKING

CARTON

_CAUTION"
Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material.
IMPORTANT:
When unpacking and assembling tiller, be careful not to stretch or
kink cables°
1, While holding handle assembly, cut
cable ties securing handle assembly to
top frame. Let handle assembly rest
on tiller.
2. Remove top frame of carton.
3. Slowly ease handle assembly up and
place on top of carton.
4. Cut down right hand front and right
hand rear corners of carton. Lay side
carton wall down.

Grasp handle assembly_ Hold in "up"
position° Be sure handle lock remains
in gearcase notch. Slide handle assembly into position°

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9
'.-." .!i)!!ii._i/
_-

/"UP"
Position
Handle Assembly
Tighten handle

..:i....,..../ock lever to hold
Loosen Handle
Lock Lever to
Move

CONNECT
SHIFT ROD
1_ Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift
lever indicator_

Rotate handle assembly down. Insert
rear carriage bolt first, with head of
bolt on L.H. side of tiller and loosely assemble tocknut.
4, insert pivot bolt in front part of plate
and tighten.
5_ Cut down left hand rear corner of carton, Lay rear carton wall down, which
will remove the protective cardboard
flap from leveling shield,
6. Cut down remaining corners of carton
and lay panels flato
7. Lower the handle assembly.
Tighten
nut on carriage bolt so handle moves
with some resistance_ This will allow
for easier adjustment.
8. Place flat washer on threaded end of
handle lock lever.
9. Insert handle lock lever through handle
base and gearcaseo Screw in handle
lock lever just enough to hold lever in
place.
10. Insert second handle lock (with teeth
inward) in the slot of the handle base
(just inside of washer)°
11 .With handle assembly in lowest position, securely tighten handle lock lever
by rotating clockwise.
Leaving handle
assembly in lowest position will make it
easier to remove tiller from carton°
Flat Washer
Handle Lock "\

insert hairpin clip through
rod to secure°
Hairpin Clip

REMOVE

TILLER

CRATE

Handle Lock
Lever

Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull
tiller out of carton,

CHECK

TIRE

PRESSURE

The tires on your unit were over'inflated at
the factory for shipping purposes,
Correct
and equal tire pressure is important for
best tilling performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI,
HANDLE
-

HEIGHT

Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator,
(See "TO ADJUST
HANDLE HEIGHT"
in the Service and
Adjustments

Handle
CLIP

° Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the
back of handle column.
Push cables
into clip.
Handle Column

les

FROM

1. Adjust handle assemby to lowest
position. Be sure lock lever is tightened
securely,
2. Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N"
(neutral) position_
3_ Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle, Separate cardboard cover from leveling
shield,,

Rear
Cartridge
Bolt

CABLE

Shift Lever
Indicator

Shift Rod

INSERT

hole of shift

_able Clip

handles_14

section

of this manual).

These symbols
may appear on your Tiller or in literature
Learn and understand their meaning,

KNOW YOUR

supplied

with the product.

TILLER

READ THIS OWNER'S
TILLER.

MANUAL

AND SAFETY

RULES BEFORE

Compare
the illustrations
with your tiller to familiarize
yourself
various
controls
and adjustments.
Save this manual for future

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with the location
reference.

FUEL

OIL

OFF

Throttle Control

Drive Control Bar
Shift Lever Indicator

Drag Stake
Depth Stake

Leveling Shield

Starter
Recoil
Handle

Outer Side Shield

MEETS
Our tillers conform

ANSI SAFETY

to the safety standards

DEPTH STAKE - Controls depth at which
tiller will dig,
DRAG STAKE - Controls forward speed in
forward rotating till position.
DRIVE CONTROL BAR - Used to engage
tines.
LEVELING
SHIELD - Levels tilled soil,
OUTER SIDE SHIELD - Adjustable to
protect small plants from being buried.

REQUIREMENTS

of the American

National

Standards

Institute,

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Used to
start the engine
SHIFT LEVER - Used to shift transmission
gears.
SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR
- Shows
which gear the transmission
is in.
THROTTLE
CONTROL
- Used to control
engine speed.

The operationof anytiller can result inforeign objectsthrowninto the eyes,
which can resultin severe eye damage_ Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend
safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW

USE YOUR

standard

HARD TO SHIFT GEARS

TILLER

Know how to operate all controls before
adding fuel and oil or attempting to start
engine,

• Briefly engage drive control bar and release or rock tiller forward and backward
until are able to shift gears°

STOPPING

DEPTH

TINES

AND

STAKE

The depth stake can be raised or lowered
to allow you more versatile tilling and cultivating, or to more easily transport your
tiller_

DRIVE

1. Release drive control bar to stop movement_
2. Move shift lever to "N" (neutral) positiono
ENGINE

Shallowest Tilfin(
Transport Position

• Move throttle control to "STOP" position,
If equipped with stop switch, move
switch to "STOP" position.
NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.

Deepest Tilling

Drive Control Bar

Depr,h Stake
Shift Lever

DRAG

The drag stake should be raised when
tilling the counter rotating (_) till position,
The drag stake should be lowered when
tilling in the forward rotating (_) till position.

Drive Control Bar
"DISENGAGED"
Position
Throttle Control
TINE

OPERATION

- WITH

STAKE

WHEEL

DRIVE
Lowered
(Forward Rotating tilE)

• Always release drive control bar before
moving shift lever into another position.
• Tine movement is achieved by moving
shift lever to either the counter rotating
(_4;)till position or the forward rotating
(_) till position and engaging drive control bar.
FORWARD
- WHEELS ONLY/TINES
STOPPED
. Release drive control bar and move shift

Raised
(Counter rotating tit!)

TILLING

lever indicator to "F" (forward) position,
Engage drive control bar and tiller will
move forward.
REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY!TINES
STOPPED
to DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND
TILLER
2. Release the drive control bar.
3_ Move throttle control to "SLOW" position.
4. Move shift lever indicator to "R" (reverse) position.
5. Hold drive control bar against the
handle to start tiller movement.

NOTE: Use the counter rotating tine drive
when tilling hard or rockey soil, virgin
ground or sod.
1_ Release depth stake and drag stake
pins, Pull the depth stake up for
increased tilling depth. Raise the drag
stake. Place proper pin in hole of depth
stake or drag stake to lock in position°
2. Place shift lever indicator in counter
3.

rotating (_) till position,
Hold the drive control bar against the
handle to start tilling movement,
Tines
and wheels will both turn,

4. Movethrottle controlto "FAST"position
for deeptilling,
IMPORTANT:Alwaysreleasedrivecontrol
bar beforemovingshift leverinto another
position.
"Locked"
Position
\

IMPORTANT:
Always lower the drag
stake when using the forward rotating tine
drive.
OUTER

SIDE

SHIELDS

The back edges of the outer side shields
are slotted so [hat the shields can be
raised for deep tilling and lowered for
shallow tilling to protect small plants from
being buried°
1, Loosen nut '_' in slot and nut "B"o
2,

Move shield to desired
sides).
3o Retighten nuts.
Pin

position

(both

TO TRANSPORT

Position

_,CAUTION:
Before lifting or transporting,
allow tiller engine and muffler to cool. Disconnect spark plug wire, Drain gasoline
from fuel tank.
AROUND THE YARD
1. 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 position. This prevents tines from
scuffing the ground.
2. Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position for transporting.
33 Hold the drive control bar against the
handle to start tiller movemenL
Tines
will not turn.

TURNING
1.
2,

Release the drive control bar.
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position.
3_
Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position. Tines will not turn.
4_
Lift handle to raise tines out of ground°
5_ Swing the handle in the opposite
direction you wish to turn, being careful
to keep feet and legs away from tines.
6_
When you have completed your turnaround, release the drive control bar
and lower handle, Place shift lever in
(till) position and move throttle control
to desired speed. To begin tilling, hold
drive control bar against the handle.

4. Move throttle control to desired
AROUND TOWN

speed.

I. Disconnect spark plug wire.
2o Drain fuel tank,
3. Transport in upright position to prevent
oil leakage.

CULTIVATING

BEFORE

NOTE: Use the forward rotating tine drive
when cultivating, tilling soft ground or tilling pre4illed soilo
!. Release the depth and drag stake pins.
Lower drag stake. Pull the depth stake
up for increased tilling depth. Place
proper pin in hole of depth stake or
drag stake to lock in position,
2, Place shift lever indicator in forward
rotating (_) till position°
3. Hold the drive control bar against the
handle to start tilling movement. Tines
and wheels will both turn,
4. Move throttle control "FAST" position
for deep tilling. To cultivate, throttle
control can be set at any desired
speed, depending on how fast or slow
you wish to cultivate.

STARTING

IMPORTANT:
Be very
dirt to enter the engine
adding oil or fuel. Use
and store in approved,
containers,
use clean
CHECK ENGINE OIL

ENGINE
careful not to allow
when checking or
clean oil and fuel
clean, covered
fill funnels.
LEVEL

The engine in your unit has been shipped,
from the factory, already filled with SAE 30
summer weight oil.
1o With engine level, clean area around
oil filler plug and remove plug.
2_ Engine oil should be to point of overlowing when engine is level.
• For approximate
capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 4
of this manual. All oil must meet AoP.I.
Service Classification
SG-SL.
3.

Reinstall

engine oil cap and tighten

TO START

For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See oil
viscosity chart in the Maintenance
section of this manual).
" To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.

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,
1. Make sure spark plug wire is properly
connected_
2. Move shift lever indicator to "N" (neutral) position.
3, Place throttle control in "FAST" position_
4. Turn fuel shut-off valve 1/4 turn to open
position.
5. Push stop switch to "ON" position_
6. Move choke control to "CHOKE" position.
7_ 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)°
8. Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do
not let starter handle snap back
against starter.
NOTE: If engine fires but does not start,
move choke control to half choke position. Pull recoil starter handle until engine
starts.
9o When engine starts, slowly move
choke control to "RUN" position as
engine warms up.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less
choking to start.
10. Move throttle control to desired running
position.
11 .Allow engine to warm up for a few
minutes before engaging tines
NOTE: If at a high altitude (3000 feet) or
in cold temperatures
(below 32°F), the
carburetor 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 troubleshooting
points.

Oil Fill
ADD GASOLINE
" Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do
not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will
increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil
with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to
assure fuel freshness.
_CAUTION:
Fill to within t/2 inch of top
of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow
for fuel expansion.
If gasoline is accidentally spilled, move machine away from
area of spill. Avoid creating any source of
ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared,
Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not
store, spill or use gasoline near an open
flame.
IMPORTANT:
When operating in temperatures below32°F(0°C),
use fresh, clean
winter grade gasoline to help insure good
cold weather starting.
CAUTION:
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 damage 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 Instructions for
additional information.
Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur°

Fuel shut-off

Rewind starter -N.,

Choke controls

TILLING

HINTS

CULTIVATING
Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to prevent them from robbing
nourishment
and moisture from the plants.
At the same time, breaking up the upper
layer of soil crust will help retain moisture
in the soil. Best digging depth is !" 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 wi_ich wilt allow tines to uproot
weeds and leave the ground in rough
condition, promoting no further growth
of weeds and grass.
, Do not lean on handle, this takes weight
off the wheels, reduces traction, and
may cause the tiller to skip over" the
ground°
- Always lower the drag stake when
using the forward
rotating tine drive°

_CAUTION:
Until you are accustomed
to handling your tiller, start actual field
use with throttle in slow position (mid-vvay
between "FAST" and "IDLE")o
• Tilling is digging into, turning 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
vegetation. The decomposition
of this
vegetable matter enriches the soito
Depending on the climate (rainfall and
wind), it may be advisable to till the soil
at the end of the growing season to
further condition the soil.
, Soil conditions are important for proper
tilling. Tines will not readily penetrate
dry, hard soil which may contribute to
excessive bounce and difficult handling
of your tiller. Hard soil should be moistened before tilling; however; extremely
wet soil will "ball-up" or clump during tilling. Wait until the soil is tess 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 tilling much easter if you
leave a row untilled between passes.
Then go back between tilled rows.There
are two reasons for doing this. First,
wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about-faces.
Second, the tiller
won't be pulling itself, and you, toward
the row next to it.
• Do not lean on handle. This takes

TINE

SHEAR

r _

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PINS

The tine assemblies
on your tiller are
secured to the tine shaft with shear pins
(See "TINE 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_

weight off the wheels and reduces
traction. To get through a really tough
section of sod or hard ground, apply
upward pressure on handle or lower the
depth stake°

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If shear pin(s) break, replace only with
tllose shown in the Repair Parts section
of this manual.

ADJUST

WHEELS

OUTER VIEW OF 'TIRE

FOR

CULTIVATING
Clevis
Pin

Place blocks under right hand side of
tiller and remove hairpin clip and clevis
pin from right hand wheel.
2. Move wheel outward approximately
1
inch until hole in inner wheel hub lines
up with inner hole in axleo
3. Replace clevis pin and hairpin clip on
inside of wheel and remove blocks.

4,, Repeat preceding steps on left hand
side.
NOTE: In extremely
rough conditions and
while cultivating, the wheels should be
moved outward on the axle for increased
stability,

Hairpin Cllip
INNER VIEW OF TIRE

Clevis
Pin

Hairpin
Clip

'I3

MAINTENANCE

FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE

SERVICE

Check Engine Oil Level

DATES

_C2angeEngio.
O,
Oil Pivot Points

_#e

Inspect Spark Arrester

t Muffler

inspect Air Screen
Clean or Replace

Air Cleaner Cartridge

Clean Engine Cylinder

Fins

Replace Spark Ptug
RH Gear Case Grease
I - Change
2 - Service

more often when
mere

often when

GENERAL

..............................
ii

Fitting (loz,,)
operating

under

operating

in dirty

a heavy
or dusty

bad

or in high

ambient

LUBRICATION

RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tiller does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
To receive full
value from the warranty, the operator must
maintain tiller as instructed in this manual.

Bracket

®RH Gear Case

Stake Pin

OWheel Hub

O SAE 30 OR 10W-30 Motor Oif
C_ Refer to Maintenance
"ENGINE"
® EP #1 Grease

USE

1o Check engine oil level.
2, Check tine operation,
3, Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
CATION CHART").

l__pth

new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help
your engine run better and last longer,
EACH

CHART
L!)Throttte Control

Some adjustments
will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your tiller.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Sewice and Adjustments
section of this manual,
. Once a year you should replace the
spark plug, clean or replace air filter,
and check tines and belts for wear. A

BEFORE

lemperalu_es

conditfons

(See "LUBRI-

section

Remove oil filler plug, Be careful not
to allow dirt to enter the engine,
5, Refill engine with oil. See "CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEE' in the Operation
section of this manual,

,_kCAUTION:
Disconnect spark plug
wire before performing any maintenance
(except carburetor adjustment) to prevent
accidental starting of engine.,
Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of
grass, leaves, spilled oi!, or fuel Remove
fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance.
Clean muffler area of all grass,
dirt, and debris,
Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as
contact may cause burns,
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification
SG-SL, Se-

Oil Filt Plug

lect the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected temperature.,
SAEViSC6S__RADES

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c ._1)

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81)

AIR CLEANER

Service air cleaner cartridge every
twenty-five hours, more often if engine is
used in very dusty conditions,.
1. Loosen air cleaner screw,,
2. Remove air cleaner cover.
3o Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge.
Be careful. Do not allow dirt or debris
to fall into carburetor.
4. Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface.
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace
cartridge.
5. Clean and replace cover, Tighten
screw securely.
_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
cartridge,

I_I

_1)

TE|.IPEF',.ATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OiL CHANGE

NOTE: Although multFviscosity
oils
(5W-30, 10W-30, etc,) improve starting
in cold weather, these multiwiscosity
oils
will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 40°F (4°0)° Check your
engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low
on oil.
Change the oi! 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
starting 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
Air Cleaner
Cartr
e

Determine temperature
range expected
before oil change, All oil must meet API
service classification
SG-SL.
. Be sure tiller is on level surface.
• Oi! will drain more freely when warm
• Use a funnel to prevent oil spi!l on tiller,
and catch oi! in a suitable container.
1. Remove drain plug.
For easier removal of plug use 7/I612 Pt. socket with extension.
2. Tip tiller forward to drain oil.
3_ After oil has drained completely,
replace oil drain plug and tighten
curely,

Cover

se-

COOLING

SYSTEM

SPARK

'four engine is air cooled° For proper engine performance
and long life keep your
engine clean.
o Clean air screen frequently using a stiffbristled brush.
• Keep cylinder fins, levers, and linkage
free of dirt and chaff.

PLUG

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of
each tilling season or after every 50 hours
of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug
type and gap setting is shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 4 of this
manual°
TRANSMISSION
Once a season, lubricate the right hand
gear case grease fitting with 1 oz. of EP
#1 grease.
CLEANING
Do not clean your tiller wllen the engine
and transmission
are hot. We do not recommend using pressurized water (garden
hose, etc.) to clean your unit unless the
gasket area around the transmission
and
the engine muffler, air filter and carburetor
are covered to keep water out. Water in
engine wilt shorten the useful life of your
tiller,.
" Clean engine, wheels, finish, etco of all
foreign matter.
. Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.,
• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

Housing
Air Screen
Muffler

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 replace if necessary,, If your engine is
equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection° Replace if damaged.

,_CAUTION:
Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come into contact with plug_

(High) Position

TILLER
TO ADJUST

HANDLE

HEIGHT

,',2o.. Handle Lock Lever

Select handle height best suited for your
tilling conditions.
Handle height will be
different when tiller digs into soil.
1. First loosen handle lock lever.
2. Handle can be positioned at different
settings between "HIGH" and "LOW"
positions.
3. Retighten handle lock lever securely
after adjusting.

/
Handle (Low)
Position

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TIRE CARE
,_kCAUTION:
When mounting tires, unless
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
1. Place blocks under transmission
to
2.
3.
4.

keep tiller from
Remove hairpin
wheel°
Remove wheel
Repair tire and

HexBeit

,,.,t
Washer
(Located

/_><_

_\Tire)

1t 1/2_'___°

Screws

e_,_ Behind

Hairpin Clip and Clevis Pin
TO REPLACE

and tire_
reassemble°

GROUND

DRIVE

BEEf"

Remove belt guard as described
REMOVE BELT GUARD".

in "TO

Remove old belt by slipping off engine
pulley first then remove from transmission pulley,
3o Place new belt in groove of transmission pulley and into engine pulley.
BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP
OF IDLER PULLEY° NOTE POSITION
OF BELT TO GUIDES,
4, Check belt adjustment as described
below,

5,
6.

Replace belt guard.
Reposition wheel and replace
pin and hairpin clip_

GROUND

DRIVE

clevis

BELT ADJUSTMENT

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:

Hairpin Clip

tire3

t __._C-w_
t l'_'_
__-"_-

tipping.
clip and clevis pin from

i!evis

TO REMOVE

Guard
_

BELT GUARD

NOTE: For ease of removal, remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel Pull
wheel out from tiller about I inch.
io Remove two (2) screws from side of
belt guard
2o Remove hex nut and washer from
bottom of belt guard (located behind
wheel)
3. Pull belt guard out and away from unit°
4. Replace belt guard by reversing above
procedure.

1. Loosen cable clip screw securing the
drive control cable.
2, Slide cable forward for tess tension and
rearward for more tension until about
5/8 inch stretch is obtained while the
drive control bar is engaged,
3. Tighten cable clip screw securely_

Clip Screw
Drive Control Cable

Engine Pulley\

More Tension

Idler Pulley
Extension Spring
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 shaflow_ Most
important, worn tines cannot chop and
shred organic matter as effectively nor
bury it as deeply as good tines. A tine this
worn needs to be replaced.
New Tine

° To maintain the superb tilling performance of this machine the tines should
be checked for sharpness, wear, and
bending, particularly the tines which
are next to the transmission_
If the gap
between the tines exceeds 3-1/2 inches
they should be replaced or straightened
as necessary,
, For tines that are slightly worn, the
bolted tine and hub assemblies can be
switched between sides to continue

Worn Tine

tilling in the same tilling mode if tilting
in a different mode is desired then the
bolted tine and hub assemblies
should
be switched back to their' original side
so that the tine edge with the least wear
will be used,,

Clip
Sharp
Edges

Sharp

Sharp
les
Hairpin Clip

ENGINE

TO ADJUST

Maintenance,
repair, or replacement of
the emission control devices and systems,
which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road
engine repair establishment
or individual.
Warranty repairs must be performed by an
authorized engine manufacturer's
service
outlet°
TO ADJUST THROTTLE
CONTROL
CABLE

The carburetor has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be
necessary_ However, engine performance
can be affected by differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor
does need adjustment, contact your nearest authorized service center/department
IMPORTANT:
Never tamper with the
engine governer, which is factory set
for proper engine speed, Overspeeding
the engine above the factory high speed
setting can be dangerous.
If you think
the engine-governed
high speed needs
adjusting, contact your nearest sears or
other qualified service center which has
the proper equipment and experience to
make any necessary adjustments_

1. The throttle control has been preset at
the factory and adjustment should not
be necessary°
if adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:
2, With engine not running, move remote
throttle control lever to "FAST" position.
3. if throttle lever on engine touches high
speed stop, no further adjustment
is
necessary.
If throttle lever does not
touch high speed stop, continue with
adjustment
procedure.
4. Loosen cable clamp screw.
5. Move throttle lever up until it touches
high speed stop, and hold in this position.
6. Tighten cable clamp screw securely.
Clamp Screw
Casing
and Wire

Governor Control Lever

CARBURETOR

immediately
prepare your tiller for storage
at the end of the season or if the unit will

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
alternative in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage, Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel 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 carburetor. Do not empty the gas tank and
carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL

not be used for 30 days or more.
,_Warning:
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
1_ Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING"
in
the Maintenance
section of this manual)_
2o Inspect and replace belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement
instructions in
the Service and Adjustments
section 0f
this manual).
3. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are securely fastened.
Inspect moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear°
Replace if necessary,
5o Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace
with clean oil, (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual).
CYLINDER
1.
2,

Remove spark plug_
Pour I ounce (29 ml) of oil through
spark plug hole into cylinder,
3. Pull starter handle slowly several times
to distribute oil.
4. Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
o Do not store gasoline from one season
to another.
° Replace your gasoline can if your can
starts to rusL Rust and!or dirt in your
gasoline will cause problems.
o If possible, store your unit indoors and
cover' it to give protection from dust and
dirt,

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, 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 damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage.
• Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting 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.

o Cover your unit with a suitable 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING
See appropriate

section

PROBLEM
Will not start

CHART:
in manual

unless

directed

service

CAUSE

CORRECTION

1,. Out of fuel.

1. Fill fuel tank.
2_ See "TO START

2o Engine not"CHOKED"
properly°
3. Engine flooded.
4.

Dirty air cleaner°

5. Water in fuel,

Clogged fuel tank.
Loose spark plug wire.

8o Bad spark plug or
improper gap_
9. Carburetor out of adjustment,
Hard to start

Throttle
2.

control

not set

properly.
Dirty air cleaner.

3o Bad spark plug or
improper gap.
4, Stale or dirty fuel

Loose spark plug wire°

adjustmenL
I,

Engine is overloaded.

Dirty air cleaner.

3_ Low oil level/dirty oil
4. Faulty spark plug,
5.

Oil in fuel.

Stale or dirty fuel.

Water in fuel,

8. Clogged fuel tank.
9,_ Spark plug wire loose,,
I0. Dirty engine air screen,
11. Dirty/clogged
muffler.
12. Carburetor
out of
adjustment,
13o Poor compression°

ENGINE"

Place throttle control in
"FAST" position,
Clean or replace air cleaner
cartridge,,
Replace spark plug or adjust
gap.
Empty fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline,.
Make sure spark plug wire is
seated properly on plug.
Make necessary adjust
merits.

Set depth stake for shallower
tilling.
2. Clean or replace air cleaner
cartridge.
3, Check oil levelfchange
oil,
4, Clean and regap or change
spark plug,,
5, Empty and clean fuel tank
and refill, and clean carburetor°
6. Empty fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline.
7, Empty fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh
gasoline_
8. Remove fuel tank and clean,
9. Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
10o Clean engine air screen,
11, Cleantreplace
muffler°
12. Make necessary adjust
ments,
13. Contact a Sears or other
qualified

center

the Operation section,
3, Wait several minutes before
attempting to starL
4. Clean or replace air cleaner
cartridge,
5. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh
gasoline_
6. Remove fuel tank and clean.
7, Make sure spark plug wire is
seat ed properly on plugo
8. Replace spark plug or adjust
gap.
9, Make necessary adjust
merits.

6_ Carburetor out of

Loss of power

to Sears

service

center.

TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section in manual

unless

CAUSE

PROBLEM
Engine
overheats

t. Low oil levelldirty oil.
2_ Dirty engine air screen.
3. Dirty engine_

Excessive
bounce!difficult
handling

1, Ground

too dry and hard_

2, Depth stake
incorrectly adjusted,
up or

Engine runs
tiller won't
move

Engine runs
labors when
tilling

but

1. Ground

1, Tilling too deep.

Hard to shift

into

control not

1, Drag Stake not lowered
in forward rotating till
mode°
2, Improper tilling mode.

Gears

not timed,

engaged

1. Check oil level/change oil,
2, Clean engine air screen,
3,, Clean cylinder fins, airscreen, muffler area.
4. Remove and clean muffler,
5.

Adjust carburetor
position.

to richer

1. Moisten ground or wait for
more favorable soil conditions.
2o Adjust depth stake,

Engage tine control°

Inspect/adjust

Inspect V-belL

soil

V-belt.

Make necessary
ments,

Lower Drag Stake

adjust

Forward rotating fine drive
should only be used for soft
ground or for soil that has
already been tilled,
Briefly engage drive control
bar and release or rock tiller
forward and backward until
are able to shift gears,

gear

Tiller shuts off
when drive
control bar

center

1° Set depth stake for shallower
tilling,
2, Check throttle control setting,

properlyadjusted.
3. Carburetor out of adjustment.

Tines skip over
ground

service

1. Wait for more favorable
conditions,

too wet,

1. Tine control is not
engaged,
2. V-belt not correctly
adjusted°
3. V-bett is off pulley(s).

2. Throttle

to Sears
CORRECTION

4_ Partially plugged muffler.
5. Improper carburetor
adjustment,

Soil balls
clumps

directed

Shift lever set in between
counter rotating till
position and forward
rotating til! position,.
2_ Tines jammed

1, Shift to either counter
till position or forward
till position,
2o Clear tines,

rotating
rotating

Garantia ........................................................... 23
Reglas de Seguridad ........................................23
Especificaciones del producto .........................25
Montaje/Pre-Operaci6n ................................ 27
Operaci6n ..........................................................29
Programa de Mantenimiento ..........................35

Mantenimiento ...................................................35
Servicio y Ajustes ...................................................
37
Almacenamiento .............................................................
41
fdentificaci6n de Problemas ............................42
Vea el Manual Ingles ............ lngl6s del Dueflo

GARANTIA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA CULTIVADORA CRAFTSMAN
Por dos (2) aflos, a partir de ta fecha de compra, cuando esta Cultivadora Craftsman se mantenga,
lubrique y afine segOn las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en eEmanual del
duefio, Sears reparar&, gratis, todo de[ecto en el material y la mano de obra
Esta Garantia no cubre:
* Articulos que se desgastan durante el uso normal tales como los brazos, las buj[as, los filtros de
aire y las correas_
• Reparaciones necesarias debido al abuso o a la negligencia det operador, incluy6ndose a los
cigSeflales doblados y a la falta de mantenimiento del equipo segt_n las instrucciones que se
incluyen en el manual del dueflo.
. Si la Cultivadora Craftsman se usa para fines de arriendo, esta garantia se aplica solamente pot
treinta (30) treintadlas a partir de la fecha de compra.
El Servicio de Garantia esta disponible al devofver la cultivadora Craftsman al centro/departamento
de servicio Sears m&s cercano en los estados unidos,
Esta Garantia se aplica solamente mientras el producto este en uso en los estados unidos. Esta
Garant[a le otorga derechos legales especificos, y puede que tambi6n tenga otros derechos que
varfan de estado a estado.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO_, D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60t79

US.A,

IMPORTANTE: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de fanzar
objetos, si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones
graves o la muerteo
• Nunca aflada combustible a un motor en
ENTRENAMIENTO
funcionamiento o caliente.
• Lea el Manual def Dueflo cuidadosamente
•
Ltene et estanque de combustible afuera con
Familiaricese completamente con los
mucho cuidado. Nunca Ilene el estanque de
controles y con el uso adecuado del equipo
combustible en un recinto cerrado.
Sepa c6rno parar la unidad y desenganchar
•
Vuelva a colocar la tapa del dep6sito de gaslos controles rbpidamente°
olina en forma segura y limpie el combustible
• Nunca pe_mita que los niflos operen el equiderramado antes de volver a arrancar
po Nunca permita que lbs adultos operen el
• Use cordones de extensi6n y recept&culos,
equipo sin los conocimientos adecuados
segun las especificaciones del fabricante,
• Mantenga el &rea de operaci6n despejada de
para todas las unidades con motores de irapersonas, especialmente niflos pequeflos y
animales dom_sticos.
pulsi6n o con motores de arranque el_ctrico.
• Nunca trate de hacer ningQn ajuste mientras
PREPARAClON
que el motor este funcionando (excepto en
• Inspeccione cuidadosamente el b,rea en
los casos especi[icamente recomendados
donde se va usar el equipo y remueva los
por el fabricante).
objetos extraflos
OPERACl0N
• Desenganche todos los embragues y cambie
a neutro antes de hacer arrancar el motor
• No ponga ni las manos ni los pies cerca o
debajo de las piezas rotatorias.
• No opere el equipo sin usar ropa exterior
• Tenga mucho cuidado cuando opere o cruce
adecuadao Use zapatos que mejoren el equientradas para autom6viles de ripio senderos
librio en superficies resbalosas.
o caminos Est6 alerta en Io que se refiere a
• Maneje el combustible con cuidado pues es
los peligros escondidos o al tr#fico No lleve
muy inftamabte.
pasajeros
. Use un envase de combustible aprobado

MANTENIrvIIENTO
Y ALMACENAMtENTO
• Mantenga los accesorios y aditamentos de
la m&quina en buenas condiciones para el
funcionamiento.
- Revise las clavijas de seguro, los pernos
de montaje del motor y otros pernos, a
intervalos frecuentes, para verificar si est_n
apretados en forma segura y asegurarse que
el equipo est6 en buenas condiciones de
funcionamiento.
• Nunca guarde famb,quina con combustible
en el estanque de combustible dentro de un
edificio en donde hay fuentes de igniciSn
presentes, tales como calentadores de agua
o del ambiente, secadoras de ropa u otros
artefactos parecidos,. Permita que se enfrie
el motor antes de guardarlo en algSn lugar
cerrado.
• Siempre refi6rase a las instrucciones en la
guia del operador para ver los detalles de importancia si la cultivadora va a ser guardada
por un periodo de tiempo largo°
_Busque este simbolo que se5ala las precauciones de seguridad de importancia. Quiere
decir - ii iATENClON!II i iiESTE ALERTO!!I SU
SEGURIDAD ESTA COMPROMETtDA_
_I_PRECAUCI6N: Siempre desconecte el
alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo donde no pueda
entrar en contacto con la bujia, para evitar el
arranque por accidente, durante Eapreparaci6n,
el transporte, el ajuste o cuando se hacen
reparaciones_
_A, DVERTENCIA: El tubo de escape del
motor, algunos de sus constituyentes y algunos
componentes del vehiculo contienen o desprenden productes quimicos conocidos en el Estado
de California como causa de c_ncer y defectos
al nacimiento u otros daSos reproductivos

, Despu6s de pegarle a un objeto extraSo,
pare el motor, remueva el atambre de la
bujia, inspecciene ta cu!tivadora cuidadosamente, para verificar si hay daSos, y repare
el daSo antes de volver a arrancar y operar la
cultivadora.
• Tenga cuidado para evitar resbalarse o
caerse,
• Si la unidad empieza a vibrar anormalmente,
pare el motor y revisela inmediatamente para
verificar Ia causa, La vibraciSn normalmente
es un aviso de problemas,
, Pare el motor cuando abandone la posiciSn
de operaci6n,
• Tome todas tas precauciones posibles cuando deje la mb.quina desatendida, Desenganche los brazos, cambie a neutro y pare el
motor.
• Antes de limpiar, reparar e inspeccionar;
apague et motor y asegtJrese que todas
las panes en movimiento se ban detenido,
Desconecte el alambre de la bujia, y mant6ngalo alejado de _sta para evitar el arranque
por accidente. Desconecte el cord6n en los
motores el6ctricos
• No haga funcionar el motor en recintos cerrados; los gases de escape son peligrosos,
• Nunca opere la cuttivadora sin las protecciones, y tas ptanchas adecuadas y sin los
dem&s dispositivos de seguridad en su lugaro
• Mantenga a los niSos y a los animales dom_sticos alejados,.
• No sobrecargue la capacidad de la m&quina,
tratando de cultivar a mucha profundidad,
muy r&pido.
• Nunca opere la m&quina a altas vetocidades
en superficies resbalosas, Mire hacia atr&s y
tenga cuidado cuando retroceda_
• Nunca permita la presencia de espectadores
cerca de fa unidad,
• Use sotamente accesorios y aditamentos
para la cultivadora aprobados por el fabricanteo
• Nunca opere la cultivadora sin buena visibilidad o luzo
• Tenga cuidado al cultivar en terreno duro.,
Los brazos pueden quedarse agarrados en
el suelo e imputsar a la cuttivadora hacia
adelante Si esto sucede, suelte los mangos
y no restrinja la rn#,quina,

ESPEClFICAClONES
Capacidad de
gasolina:

3 Cuartos
Sin plemo, regular

Aceite(API-SG-SL):
(Capacidad:
19 oz,)

SAE 30 (Sobre 40°F)
SAE 5w-30 SAE 10w-30

Bujia :
(Abertura: 0,030")

ACUERDOS
DE PROTECCiON
PARA LA
REPARAClON
Congratulaciones por su buena compra.
Su nuevo producto Craftsman_ est_ diser_ado
y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable per
muchos aSos, Pero como todos los productos,
puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto
en tanto. En este caso tener un Acuerdo de
Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n puede hacertes
ahorrar dinero y fastidios,
Compre ahora un Acuerdo de Protecci6n para
fa Reparaci6n y prot@gese de rnolestias y gastos inesperados.
Un Acuerdo incluye los puntos siguientes:
• Servicio experto de nuestros 12,000
especialistas profesionales en la reparaci6n.
• Servicio ilimitado sin cargo alguno para
las partes y la mano de obra sobre todas las
reparaciones garantizadas.
• Sustituci6n del producto si su producto
garantizado no puede ser arreglado,
• Descuento de110% sobre el precio corriente
del servicio y de las partes relativas al
servicio no cubiertas por el acuerdo; tambi_n
el t 0% menos sobre el precio corriente de
un control de mantenimiento preventivo,
• Ayuda r_pida pot tel_fono - soporte
telef6nico por parte de un t_cnico Sears
sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en
casa, y adem#,s una programaci6n sobre los
arreglos m&s convenientes.
Cuando se ha comprado el Acuerdo, basra con
una Ilamada telef6nica para programar el servicio. Puede tlamar cuando quiera, dia y noche o
fijar en linea una cita para obtener el servicio.
Sears tiene m&s de 12.000 especialistas
profesionales en la reparaci6n, que tienen
acceso a m&s de 4°5 millones de partes y
accesorios de calidad
Este es el tipo de profesionalidad con que
puede contar para ayudar a alargar la vida del
producto que acaba de comprar, por muchos
afros,, iCompre hoy su Acuerdo de Protecci6n
para la Reparaci6n!
Se aplican algunas limitaciones y exclusiones. Para conocer los precios y tenet m_s
Informact6n, Ilame al 1-800-827-6655,
SERVIClO DE INSTALACl6N
SEARS
Para la instataciSn profesionat Sears de
aparatos de casa, puertas de garaje,
calentadores de agua y otros importantes
artlculos para la casa, en USA Ilamar a
1*800-4-MY-HOME®

DEL PRODUCTO

(Debajo40°F)
Champion RC12YC

FELiClTACIONES por la compra de su Cuftivadora Sears,. Ha sido diseSada, planificada y
fabricada para darle la mejor confiabilidad y el
meier rendimiento posibleo
En e! caso de que se encuentre con cualquier
problema que no pueda solucionar f#,cilmente,
haga el favor de ponerse en contacto con un
centro de servicio Sears o con un otto centro
de ser¢icio cualificado. Cuenta con t6cnicos
bien capacitados y competentes con herra_
mientas adecuadas para darle servicio o para
reparar su unidad.
Haga el favor de leer y de guardar este manual
Estas instrucciones le permitir&n montar y mantenet su cullivadora en forma adecuada. Siempre observe las "REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD."
RESPONSABILIDADES
DEL CLIENTE
• Lea y observe las reglas de seguridad.
• Siga un programa regular de mantenimiento,
cuidado y uso de su cultivadora.
. Siga tas instrucciones descritas en tas secclones "Mantenimiento" y "Almacenamiento"
de este Manual del DueSo
_ADVERTENClA:
Esta unidad viene equipada con un motor de combusti6n interno y no se
debe usar sobre, o cerca, de un terreno no desarrollado cubierto de bosques, de arbustos o
de c6sped, a menos que el sistema de escape
del motor venga equipado con un amortiguador
de chispas que cumpla con las leyes locales o
estatales (si existen),. Si se usa un amortiguadot de chispas, et operador debe mantenerlo
en condiciones de trabajo eficienteso
En el estado de California, la ley exige Io anterior (Secci6n 4442 del "California Public Resources Code" [Decreto de Recursos Publicos
de California])_ Otros estados pueden contar
con otras leyes parecidas. Las leyes federales
se aplican en tas tierras federa]es Su centro
de Servicio m&s cercano tiene disponible amortiguadores de chispas para el silenciador (Vea
la secci6n de Partes de Repuesto en el manual
Ingl6s del duello,)

Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se compr6 la cultivadora, Tambi6n est&n disponibles
en la mayoda de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. La mayoria de las tiendas Sears
tambi6n pueden ordenar partes de repuesto para usted, si les proporciona el nt3mero del modelo
de su cultivadorao
MOTOR
BUJIA

S|LE_CIADOR

RENDIMIENTO
ABRIDOR

F|LTRO

DE AiRE

LATA

DE GASOLII._A

ACE1Ti=

DEL

MOTOR

F..STABILIZADOR

DE LA CULTIVADORA

BE SURCOS

MANTENIMIENTO

DE LA CULTIVADORA

CORREA

BRAZOS

ABRAZA_QU|LLA

CONTENIDO

DEL CONJUNTO

DE FERRETERIA

Q
(2) Cierres

del mango

(1) Tuerca de
seguridad
(1) Perno portadores
de centro
3/8-16 UNC x 1 clase 5 318-16 UNC (1)Abrazadera
de cable

(I) Abrazaderas de
(1) Perno articulado
3/8-I6

UNC Clase 5

(I) Arandela plana
13/32 x 1 x I1 Ga,

°l
(2) Clavijade

& retencion

seguro

Su cultivadora nueva ha sido rnontada en la fb,brica, con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se
dejaron sin montar por razones de envfo.. Para asegurarse que la cultivadora operar_, en forma
segura y adecuada, todas las partes y los articu!os de ferreteria que monte tienen que estar apretados en forma segura. Use las herramientas correctas, segQn sea necesario, para asegurarse de
que queden apretadas en forma segura.
HERRAMIENTAS
NECESARIAS
PARA
EL MONTAJE
Sele facilitar& el montaje si cuenta con un
juego de Ifaves de tubo° Se han enumerado los
tama_os est&ndar de las Itavesr
(t) Cuchillo para todo uso
(1) Cortador de alambres
(1) Destornillador
(1) Medidor de presi6n de las Ilantas
(t) Par de alicates
(t) Llave de 9/i6"
POStClON
DEL OPERADOR
Cuando en este manual se mencionan lot
t6rminos "lado derecho" o "lado izquierdo"
se refiere a cuando usted se encuentra en la
posiciSn de operaci6n (parado/a detr&s de los
mangos de la cultivadora).

Vari{ta de Cambio

Conjunto del
Mango

PARTE DELANTERA

INSTALAClON DEL MANGO
t. lnserte un cierre del mango (con los dientes
mirando hacia afuera) en la muesca de [a
caja de cambioo (Aptique grasa en el lado
liso del cierre del mango para ayudar a
mantenerlo en su lugar hasta que el conjunto del mango se baje a su posici6n.)

LADO
DERECHO

LADO
tZQUIERDO

Corte la esquina del lado derecho detantera
y la trasera de la caja de cart6n. Tienda
en el suelo la pared lateral de la caja de
cart6n,
Remueva el material de empaque del conjunto del mango,

VISTA

DESDE

EL LADO DPRECHO
CULTIVADORA
Corljunto

DE LA

del Mango

esca de la Caja de Cambio
",\ Cier_edel Mango

POSICION DEL
OPERADOR

DESEMPAQUE
CARTON

DE LA CAJA

DE
2.

_PRECAUCION:
Tenga cuidado con las
grapas expuestas cuando maneje o deseche
los materiates de la caja de cartSn.
tMPORTANTE: Cuando desempaque y monte
fa culLivadora, tenga cuidado de no estirar o
enredar los cabieso
1. AI mismo tiempo que se sujeta el conjunto
del mango, corte las ligaduras del cable que
aseguran el conjunto del mango al bastidor
superior y a la estaca de profundidad, Permita que el conjunto del mango descanse
en la cultivadora.,
2. Remueva el bastidor superior de la caja de
cart6n.
3. Lentamente, saque el conjunto del mango
hacia arriba y p6ngalo en ia parte superior
de la caja de cart6n.

Agarre el conjunto de! mango_ Mant6ngalo
en la posicidn "arriba," Asegt?rese que el
cierre del mango permanezca
en la muesca
de la caja de cambio. Deslice el conjunto
del mango a su posici6n,,
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