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OWNERS

MANUAL

Caution:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

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T INE TILLER

COUNTER

TIN G TONES

Assembly

Operation

Maintenance

Repair Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Con, Chicago, 11t.60684 U.S.A.

SHIFT

ROD

THROTTLE

MODEL

NUMBER

SERIAL

NUMBER

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL

BE FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE AT-

TACHED TO THE TOP OF THE TRANS,

MISSION (FIG. 1L

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH MODEL AND

SERIAL NUMBERS AND KEEP IN A SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

DRIVECONTROL

BAR

DEPTH STAKE

OEPTH_

STAKE \

TINE SHIELD

HANDLE

LOCK

LEVER

SPARK PLUG,

WIRE AND COVER

SHIFT

LEVER

INDICATOR

MODEL PLATE _

FUEL

TANK

LEVELING

SHIELD

IGHT

TRANSMISSION

TtNE OUTER

FIGURE 1 SIDE SHIELD

TABLE OF

PAGE

WARRANTY .............................. 1

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION .............. 1

ASSEMBLY ............................... 2

GAS AND OIL FILL UP ....................... 4

OPERATION .............................. 4

CONTENTS

PAGE

TILLING HINTS ............................ 7

MAINTENANCE ............................ 9

LUBRICATION CHART ..................... 13

MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST ............... 13

TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................... 14

REPAIR PARTS ........................... 15

OPTIONAL EQU IPMENT

71-29f369 Til-Row Cultivator

- NOTE-

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine ana 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 aspark arrester meeting applicable local or state

laws (if any). If a spark attester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator_

In the State of California the above is required by taw (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code), Other states may

have similar lawso Federal laws apply on federal lands See y6ur Sears Authorized Service Center for spark arrester muffler listed on

pa.qe 24

LIMITED ONE YEAR _tVARRANTY ON TILLER

For one year from date of purchase, _Jhen this tiller is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and

maintenance instructions in the owner s manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship

This warranty excludes tine(s), spark plug, air cleaner and belt(s) which are expendable parts and become worn during norma_

use.

If this tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING 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 warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CQ, D/698o731A, SearsTower, Chicago, IL 60684

RULES FOR SAFE

1, KNOW YOUR TILLER. Become familiar with all the

different sections of this Owners Manual before attempt°

ing to operate your Tiller. Know the controls and how

to stop quickly.

2, ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM

ROTATING TINES AND OTHER DRIVEN PARTS,

Always wear substantial footwear Do not wear loose fit ._

t|ng clothing that could get caught in moving parts

3, LIMIT YOUR TILLER'S USE TO TRAINED ADULTS,

Do not atfow children to operate your Tilter Keep by-

standers and pets away from the area when you are

o!Seratingyour Tiller

4, MAKE SURE THE AREA IS CLEAR of bottles, stones,

wire and other hazardous items before tilling

5, HANDLE FUEL WITH CARE; it is highly flammable,

Never add fuel to a running or hot engine or fill tank

indoors. Turn engine off and let your Engine coot before

refueling

Fuel Tank Cap must be secure at all times except during

refueling

Do not smoke while refueling

Fuel your Tiller in a clean area

Avoid spilling gasoline or oil. Wipe the Tiller clean of

any spilled fuel or o_t,

Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover directly

over carburetor air intake is removed, except for adjust-

ment Removal of such part could create a fire hazard.

Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter

Store your Titler fuel and oil in approved containers

away from heat or open flame and out of reach of chil-

dren

6,, USE YOUR TILLER PROPERLY, Before starting en-

gine make sure Drive Control Bar is in _'STOP" position

and Shift Lever indicator is in "N" NEUTRAL position.

Operate your Tiller up and down the face of slopes (not

greater than 15°); never across the face. Make turns

gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control, EYercise

extreme caution when changing direction on slopes,

OPERATeON

Do not run engine indoors, exhaust fumes are poison-

ous

Never operate product when tired or fatigued. Always

operate product with extreme care with your own safety

in rain& Carelessness or misuse could lead to severe in-

jury,

Before removing obstacles, transporting your Tiller, or

when making any adjustments except carburetor, make

sure Drive Control Bar is in "STOP" position and Shift

Lever Indicator is in "N" NEUTRAL position° Stop

engine before leaving the operating position. D_sconnect

spark plug wire and cover from spark plug,

Release Drive Control Bar to disengaqe tines before

shifting into reverse,, Be sure of your footing,, DonTt back

yourself into a soiid obstruction, such as a tree, fence,

etco To stop quickly, release the drive control bar_

ALLOW THE ENGINE ON YOUR TILLER TO COOL

before performing any maintenance or adjustments,

transporting your Tiller or storing your Tiller in any en-

closure Never store your Tiller with fuel in the tank in-

side a building where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark.

BE SURE THE TILLER IS IN GOOD WORKING OR-

DER, Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure

your Tiller is in safe working condition°

Do not change governor settings or over speedengine°

Do not tamper with the exhaust system° Damaged muf-

tiers or spark arrestorscould create a fire hazard, Inspect

periodically and replace if necessary°

Your Tiller must be stopped and inspected for damage

after striking a foreign object_ The damage must be re_

paired before restarting or operating your Tiller

YOUR TILLER HAS BEEN DESIGNED WITH YOUR

SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE IN MIND, Keep'all

safety devices in place and do not alter your Tiller.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO

POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFE-

TY PRECAUTIONS, IT MEANS -

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

-1-

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

LEFT

FRONT

REAR

RIGHT

ASSEMBLY

To assemble your' Tiller you will need:

a utility knife

a screwdriver

a hammer'

(1) 7/16" wrench

a pair of pliers

(1) 9/16" wrench

tire pressure gauge

NOTE: THE RIGHT HAND (R,.H.) AND LEFT HAND (LH,)

SIDES OF YOUR TILLER ARE DETERMINED FROM

OPERATOR'S POSITION (FIG,, 2)°

YOUR BAG OF PARTS WILL CONSIST OF THE FOL-

LOWING:

(1) Owners Manual

(1) Handle Lock Lever

(1) Lock Plate

(2) Carriage Bolts 3/8 -

16xl

(1) Dual Cable Clip

(1) Flange Nut 3/8 - 16

(i) Crowntock Nut 1/4 -20

(2) Gripco Nuts 3/8 - 16

(1) Washer 13/32 x

7/8 x 14 Ga.

UNCRATING ""_'B_ "C"

a Using a utility knife, cut Cardboard A , and

tt tr , " w

D (Fig, 3),.

b, With a screwdriver, pry Top Wood Frame loose at atl

four corners (Fig,, 4).

c, Remove Top Wood Frame,

2_ HANDLE REMOVAL

a, Grasp Handle Assembly as shown in Fig,, 5,

b,. Slowly ease Handle Assembly up and place on top of

crate, NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO KINK CABLES,

co Remove Hairpin Clip from Shift Rod, Remove Shift Rod

from Handle Assembly, Set Shift Rod and Hairpin Clip

aside for later assembly,

3. INSTALL HANDLE

ao Grasp Handle Assembly, ease Handle Base into position

as shown in Fig_s_6 & 7, NOTE; BE CAREFUL NOT

TO STRETCH OR KiNK CABLES,. Route Cables as

shown in Fig, 7,

b_ With Handle Assembly in upward position (Fig, 61 in-

stall the two Carriage Bolts and Locknuts (shipped in

bag of parts),, Tighten Bolts so Handle moves with some

resistance.

HAIRPIN SHIFT ROD

HANDLE

BRACKET

ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 4 _2 - FIGURE 5

c., Install Flange Nut, 1/4 Locknut (shown full size below)

FLANGE NUT 1/4" LOCKNUT

LOCK PLATE

and Lock Plate (shipped in bag of parts) to Handle

Assembly (Fig,. 7 - Inset)° L_ave Locknut loose enough

to allow Flange Nut to be aligned with Handle Loc!<

Lever, installed in step d.

Install 7/16 x t Washer (shown full size below)

SHIFT ROD

HANDLE

ASSEMBLY

CABLE

CLIP

HAIRPIN

'CLIP

HANDLE

BASE

THROTTLE

:ABLE

7/16" WASHER

and Handle Lock Lever (shipped in baq of parts) on Han-

dle Assembly (Fig 6)_, _

e. F1andle swivels for comfortable operator positioning..

When Handle is positioned, turn Lock Lever clockwise

(f"_) to tighten,

f, Securely tighten Locknut installed in step c.

4o CONNECT SHIFT ROD

a. Replace Shift Rod thru hole in Handle Bracket Assem-

bly (Fiq= 5},

b. Insert end of Shift Rod in hole of Shift Lever Indicator

(Fig. 6)..

c. Secure in place with Hairpin Clip removed in step 2c,

5. REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE

a,, Using a utility knife, cut down carton sides at corners,

fold sides out and down (Fig, 8)., Remove ends of crate

by prying nails at base of skid (Fig 8)_

b. Remove bands holding tiller to crate bottom, front and

rear,,

c. With Shift Lever Indicator (Fig 6) in "N" neutral posi-

tion push tiller free of crate.

6, CABLE CLIP

a Position Cable Clip to hold Throttle Cable and Clutch

Cable to Handle (Fig 7).,

7., Reduce Tire pressure to 20 pounds° (3_ires were overinflated

for shipping purposes) If Tire pressures are not equal, TilLer

will pull to one side.

HANDLE

BASE

FLANGE

NUT

LOCI< PLATE

BASE OF

SKID

CLUTCH

I14" LOCI( NUT

BASE

SKID

FIGURE 7

- 3 - FIGURE 8

,FUEL TANK

CAP

FIGURE 9

_NDLE

"HIGH" POSITION

FIGURE 10

,LOOSEN

"%_%'-

HANDLE __

LOCI( LEVE

SPARK PLUG

WIRE AND

COVER \

SPARK

PLUG _._ Li

TIGHTEN __

AND OiL FILl UP

NOTE: ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITH OIL_ CHECK OIL

LEVEL BEFORE STARTING, BE VERY CAREFUL NOT

TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECK-

ING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL,

1_ Fill Engine with oil if necessary_

a, Remove Engine Oil Filler Plug (Fig 9)

b With Tiller level, fill Engine with oil to point of over-

flowinq Capacity is 1 - 1/4 pints.

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

ORlowOR5W30

_20o0o

_2°

II1 I1 .

60° 80 °100 °

TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL

CHANGE. ALL OILS MUST MEET A,PJ° SERVICE CLAS-

SIFICATION SO, SE, OR SF.

c= l'ilt tiller back on its wheels and re-level

d Check oil level Refill to point of overflowing if neces-

sary, Replace Oil Filler Plug=

2 Fill Fuel Tank {Fig 9) Use fresh, ciean, unleaded auto-

motive gasoline. (Leaded "Regular" grade gasoline is an

acceptable substitute, but witl increase carbon and lead

oxide deposits and reduce valve life) Capacity is 2 quarts

FILL TO WITHIN 1/2 INCH OF TOP OF

FUEL TANK TO PREVENT SPILLS AND

TO ALLOW FOR FUEL EXPANSION, IF

GASOLINE IS ACCIDENTLY SPILLED.

MOVE MACHINE AWAY FROM AREA OF

SP_LL. AVOID CREATING ANY SOURCE

OF IGNITION UNTIL GASOLINE VAP-

ORS HAVE DISAPPEARED,

WARNING: DO NOT USE GASOHOL OR METHANOL.

These type fuels react with water content in the fueJ and

tend to form strong acids which can corrode metal parts and

harm rubber and plastics,

NOTE: USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN

APPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS. USE

CLEAN FiLL FUNNELS

SHIFT LEVER

INDICATOR

SHIFT X

ROD

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER FOR THE FIRST

TIME, STUDY THIS SECTION AND THE "RULES FOR

SAFE OPERATION", PAGE 1_

1. POSITION HANDLE

Loosen Handte Lock Lever (Fig= 10). Handle can be posi-

tioned at different settings between _'HIGH" and "LOW"

positions (Fi.q_ 10) Retighten Handle Lock Lever,

KEEP DRIVE CONTROL BAR (FIG. 12)

RELEASED WHEN STARTING ENGINE_

FIGURE 11_. -4-

2o STARTING THE ENGINE

NOTE: BE SURE SPARK PLUG, WIRE AND COVER

ARE ATTACHED TO SPARK PLUG,(FIG t0),

a., Move Shift Lever Indicator to N (neutral) position

(Fig.II). II II • •

bo Place Throttle Control (Figo 121 in START position.

c.. Move Choke Control on engine to _'FULL CHOKE"

position (Fig. 13).

d, Grasp Starter HandJe (Fig. 14) and pull rope out slowty

untit engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will

pull stightty harder at this point). Let rope rewind slow-

ty.

e, Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke Keep a

firm grip on Starter Handle and let rope rewind slowly.,

Do not let Starter Handle snap back against starter.

f, Repeat preceding instructions d and e until engine fires

and when engine starts, move Choke Control on engine

to t_NO CHOKE" position (Fiq, 13)

II ,_II ,,

g. Move Throttte Control to S slow posttJon for a few

minutes warm up.,

3. TRANSPORTING

a Release the Depth Stake Pin (Fig., 15),. Move the Depth

Stake down to the top hole for transporting the Tiller',,

This prevents Tines from scuffing the ground. Place

Depth Stake Pin in hole of Depth Stake to loci{ in posi-

tion (Fig. 15),

bo Place Shift Lever Indicator (Fig. 11) in "F" (forward)

position for transporting,

c. Hold the Drive Control Bar against the Handle (Fig., t2)

to start Tiller movement, Tines 'will not turn

d° Move Throttle Control (Fig. 12) to desired speed

NEVER OPERATE TILLER WITH RIVETS

REMOVED FROM WHEELS (FIG., 14)o

UNTIL YOU ARE ACCUSTOMED TO

HANDLING YOUR TILLER, START

ACTUAL FIELD USE WITH THROTTLE

tN SLOW POSITION (MIDWAY BETWEEN

"FAST" AND "IDLE").

CHOKE CONTROL

CHOK_ CO_JTROLZ,_/i,,FULLCHOKE,, _. _ y

RIVET

STARTER

HANDLE

HAIRPIN CLIP

FIGURE 13

FIGURE 14

HANDLE,

FIGURE 12 -5- FIGURE 15

SHIFT

LEVER

4, TILLING

a_ Release the Depth Stake Pin (Fig. 16L Pull the Depth

Stake up for increased tilling depth, Place Depth Stake

Pin in hole of Depth Stake to lock in position (Fig, t6),,

bo Place Shift Lever Indicator (Fig, 16 -Inset) in the "T"

(TILLING) position.

c,. Hold the Drive Control Bar against the Handle (Fig. 17)

to start tilling movement. Tines and wheels both turn°

d, Move Throttle Control (Fig,, 17} to "START" for deep

tilling, For cultivating move Throttle Control to desired

speed,

DEPTH

STAKE _

DEPTH STAKE

ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE CONTROL

BAR BEFORE MOVING SHIFT LEVER

INTO ANOTHER POSITION,

5o REVERSE

a,_ Release the Drive Cor.ltrot Ba? (Fig. _7!.

bv Move Throttle Control (Fig 17} to S' (slow) speedo

c° Race Shift Lever indicator (Fig_ 16- Upper Inset) in the

"R" (reverse) position.

d, Hold the Drive Control Bar against the Handle (Fig_ t7)

to start tiller movement. Tines wiil not turn,

DON'T BACK YOURSELF INTO ASOLID

OBSTRUCTION, SUCH AS A TREE,

FENCE, ETC.

FIGURE 16

TRANSPORT

POSITION

SHALLOWEST

_TILLING

SHALLOW TILLING _

DEEP TILLING

TILLING

DEPTH

STAKE

6,, STOPPING TILLER, TINES AND ENGINE

a TILLER MOVEMENT AND TINES WILL STOP

QUICKLY WHEN DRIVE CONTROL BAR (FIG 17)

IS RELEASED,

b. Move Shift Lever indicator (Fig,, 16- Upper Inset) to

"N" (neutral) position,,

c,. To stop engine, move Throttle Control (Fig° 17) to

"STOP" position=

7,, TURNING

a Release the Drive Control Bar (Fig,, 17)1,

b. Move Throtde Control {Fig°'17) to "S" (slow) speed,

c, Place Shift Lever' Indicator (Fig, 16- Upper Inset) in

"F" (forward) position,. Tines will not turn.

d, Lift Handle to raise Tines out of the ground (Fig, 17),.

e,. Swing the Handie in the opposite direction you wish to

turn being careful to keep feet and legs away from the

Tines_

OUTER SIDE

SHIELD

SHIFT LEVER

INDICATOR

When you have compEeted your turn-around, lower the

Handle. Piace Shift Lever indicator in "T" (tilling) position

and Throttle Control to desired speed, To begin tilling hold

Drive Control Bar against the Handle.

8oOUTER SIDE SHIELDS

The front of the Outer Side Shields (Fig 17) are slotted

so that they can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for

shallow tilling to protect small plants from being buried.

Loosen Nut "A" in slot and Nut "B",, Move Shield to

desired position (both sides), Retighten Nuts.

DON'T TRY TO REMOVE DEBRIS OR

UNTANGLE VEGETATION WHILE THE

TINES ARE IN MOTION. STOP THE TIL-

LER ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE

SPARK PLUG WIRE AND COVER BE-

FORE CLEANING THE TINES,

FIGURE 17 - 6 -

WUNTER OPERATION

(UNDER 32o[:.)

1. ENGINE LUBRICATION:

a, Drain the engine oil while engine is warm_

b_ Refill with new oito Use oil labeled 5W20 or 10W or

5W30 (See chart, page 4) Capacity is 1 - t/4 pints

2 FUEL:

ao Use fresh, clean, unleaded automotive gasoline Capacity

is 2 quarts,

3 COLD WEATHER STARTING HINTS:

a, Be sure to use the proper oil and gasoline

bKeep Drive Control Bar released when starting the

engine

c, Use full Choke for starting. Set Throttle Control at med-

ium to fast position. Slowly move Choke Control to

NO CHOKE pos tlon as engine warms up.

NOTE: BE SURE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL BACK

TO S AoE 30 OR 10W30 (SD, SE OR SF} FOR SPRING

TILLING. (See chart, page 4)

TBLL0 G HB TS

Tilling is digging into, turning over, and breaking up packed

soil before planting Loose unpacked soil helps root growth

ii |I *

Best tilling depth is 4 to 6 A Tdter will also clear the

soil of unwanted vegetation. The decomposition of tf_is vegeta-

ble matter enriches rite soil, Cross-titling is the further breakup

of the soi!. 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 ex-

cessive bounce and difficult handling of your Tiller,, Hard soil

should be moistened before tilling_ In extremely wet condi-

tions, the soil will "ball up" or clump during tilling, Wait um

til the soil is less wet in order to achieve the best results,

When tilling in the fall, remove vines and long grass to prevent

them from wrapping around the tine shaft and slowing your

tilling operation.,

For easier handling of your tiller, leave approximately 8 inches

of untilled soil between the 1st and 2nd tilling passes, The 3rd

pass will be between the 1st and 2nd (Fig 18)

Do not lean on the handle, This takes the weight off the

wheels and reduces traction To get thru a really tough sec-

tion of sod or hard ground apply upward pressure on handle or

lower the Depth Stake

CULTIVATING

FIGURE 18

FIGURE t9

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 soilo Best digging depth is I" to 3"

Lower Outer Side Shields (Fig. 17)

Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed setting which will

allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rough con-

dition, promoting no further growth of weeds and grass (Fig,,

19).

NEW

TINE WORN

TINE

FIGURE 20

TINE

TINE I

T|NE

3.1/2" MAX,.

TINE REPLACEMENT

STOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE THE

SPARK PLUG WIRE AND COVER FROM

SPARK PLUG (FIG. 23) BEFORE CLEAN-

ING OUT THE TINES BY HAND.

A badly worn Tine causesyour Tiller to work harder and dig

shallower.. Most important, worn Tines cannot chop and shred

organic matter as effectively nor' bury it as deeply as good

Tines.. A tine this worn (Fig. 20) needs to be replaced,

To maintain the superb tilling performance of this machir, e

the Tines should be checked for sharpness, wear and bending

particularly the Tines which are next to the Tine Transmission

(Fig, 21), If the gap between the Tines exceeds 3- 1/2", they

should be repiaced or-straightened as necessary,

New Tines should be assembled as shown in Fig. 22. NOTE:

SHARPENED TINE EDGES WILL ROTATE REARWARD

FROM ABOVE (FIG.. 22).

USE CAUTION - TINES ARE SHARP°

FIGURE 21

COUNTER

SHARP

EDGE

RIVET

SHARP

EDGE

SHARP

EDGE

\R,H. SIDE CLIP

SHARP

EDGE

HAIRPIN

CLIP

VIEW FROM

REAR OF

TILLER

L,H, SIDE

SHARP

EDGE

FIGURE 22 -8-

MAINTENANCE CHECKS

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND

COVER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY

MAINTENANCE (EXCEPT CARBURETOR

ADJUSTMENT) TO PREVENT ACCIDEN-

TAL STARTING OF ENGINE,

PREVENT FIRES! KEEP THE ENGINE

FREE OF GRASS, LEAVES, SPILLED

OIL OR FUEL. REMOVE FUEL FROM

TANK BEFORE TIPPING UNIT FOR

MAINTENANCE, CLEAN MUFFLER

AREA OF ALL GRASS, DIRT AND DE-

BRIS,

AIR CLEANER

BLOWER

CYLINDER

FINS SPARK PLUG

WIRE AND

COVER

COOLDNG SYSTEM

Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance and

longer life KEEP YOUR ENGINE CLEAN.

Io Clean Air Screen (Fig_ 23) frequently using a stiff bristled

brush,

2o Remove Blower Housing (Fig, 23) and clean as necessary,

3. Keep Cylinder Fins (Fig. 23) free of dirt and chaff

4 DRY, TYPE PAPER AIR CLEANER (FIG'S 23 &24).

Replace Air Cleaner Element once a year or more often if

used in extremely dusty or dirty conditions.

NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL AIR

CLEANER ELEMENT..

Replacement Air Cleaner Elements are available at any

Sears Service Center°

To insta_I new Air Cleaner" E{ement, proceed as fo{lows:

a_ Loosen two Screws that secure Body to Bracket

b Turn Body counterclockwise ( _ ) and remove Body

and Ah" C[eaner Element from Bracket, Discard Air

Cleaner Element,,

c, Clean inside of Bracket and Body thoroughly

d, _nsert new Air Cleaner Element into Body and re=

assemble Body to BracI_et as it was before removal

Tighten Screws securely,

NOTE: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITH AIR CLEANER

ELEMENT REMOVED.

AIR

SCREW CLEANER

ELEMENT

BRACKET SCREW

BODY

FIGURE 23

FIGURE 24

-9-

FtGURE 25

_IDLE ADJUST SCREW

//'.,

ADJUST SCREW

_CONTROL'LEVER

CLAMP S(

FIGURE 26

HIGH SPEED STOP _4

CONTROL BRACKET

CONTROL CABLE

f II tt

FIGURE 27

CARBURETOR

NOTE: A DIRTY AIR CLEANER WILL CAUSE ENGINE

TO RUN ROUGH° BE SURE AIR CLEANER lS CLEAN

BEFORE ADJUSTING CARBURETOR. DO NOT MAKE

UNNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. FACTORY SETTINGS

ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST APPLICATIONS AND

CONDITIONS, IF ADJUSTMENTS ARE NEEDED, PRO-

CEED AS FOLLOWS:

1, Close Main Adjust Screw (Fig,, 25) by turning clockwise

(t'_). Close finger' tight only, Forcing may cause damage,

2, Open Main Adjust Screw (Fig,, 25) by turning 1 - 1/2 turns

counterclockwise (_'_),

3,, Close Idte Adjust Screw (Fig. 25} by turning clockwise

(f"_), Close finger tight ON LY,. Forcing may cause damage.,

4, Open Idle Adjust Screw by turning 1 -1/4 turns counter-

c_ockwise(f'_),,

5, Start engine. Follow Starting Instructions, page 5o RIJn

engine a few minutes to warm it up_

6_ Place Throttle Control m FAST posrtlon:

a, Turn the Main Adjust Screw slowty clocJ_wise (/_) un-

til the engine starts to tose speed (lean mixture). (NOTE

THE POSITION OF THE SCREW SLOT AT THIS

POINT),

b. Turn the Main Adiust Screw slowly counterclockwise

(f'3,) until the engine starts to run rough. (NOTE THE

POSITtON OF THE SCREW SLOT AT THIS POINT),,

c= Adjust the Main Adjust Screw slowty between the set-

tings in steps a and b, until the engine runs smoothly,,

Allow several seconds between adjustments for engine to

adapt to new settings.

7,. Place Throttle Control in "IDLE" position:

a, Turn the Idle Adjust Screw slowly clockwise {t"_) un-

til the engine starts to lose speed. (NOTE THE POSI-

TION OF THE SCREW SLOT AT THIS POINT),.

b,. Turn the Idle Adjust Screw slowly counterclockwise

(F-_ } until the engine starts to run rough. (NOTE THE

POSITION OF THE SCREW SLOT AT THIS POINT),.

c. Turn the Idle Adjust Screw slowly between the set-

tings noted in steps a and b, until the engine runs

smoothly..

Allow several seconds between adjustments for engine to

adapt to new settings,,

8. Cheek that engine will accelerate to fuli speed without

hesitation If it will not, turn idle Adjust Screw 1/8 turn

counterclockwise (f-'x). Repeat if necessary,

NOTE: ALL CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS SHOULD BE

MADE WITH THE AIR CLEANER ON ENGINE,. BEST AD-

JUSTMENTS MADE WITH FUEL TANK AT LEAST 1/2

FULL

THR O't3=ILE C@ 't @tL

ADJUS? QE ?

To obtain satisfactory engine performance, the engine throttle

control must be adjusted properly. If it is necessary to check

the engine control adjustments, proceed as follows:

1. Set Throttle Control (Fig. 17) at "START" and keep it in

this position.

With Control in this position, Control Lever (Fig. 26}

should touch High Speed Stop. If it does, the controls are

adjusted correctly and no further adjustment should be

necessary..

If Control Lever does not touch High Speed Stop, proceed

to Step 2.

2. Loosen Clamp Screw just enough so the Throttle Control

Cable can be moved in Cable Clamp (do not remove Cable

Clamp from Control Bracket or disconnect Throttle Con-

trol Cable from Control Lever).

3.. Move Control Lever so it is touching High Speed Stop and

hold it in this position. With Control Lever in this position,

tighten Clamp Screw so that Cable Clamp will hold Throttle

Control Cable in place.,

4. Check that Engine stops when Throttle Control is moved

to "STOP _. If engine does not stop, loosen Clamp Screw

and readjust until engine stops_ Retighten Clamp Screw.

S PARK PLUG

1.. The spark Plug should be cilanged every 50 hours of opera.

tion or at the beginninq of every tilling season.

2.. Reset the gap at ,030" (Fig.. 27). Order the part number

listed in the Repair Parts Section of this Manual.

-10°

Do not operate the Tiller without a Muffler (Fig. 28) or tam-

per with the exhaust system Damaged Mufflers or spark arres-

ters could create a fire hazard° Inspect periodically and replace

if necessary° if your engine is equipped with a spark arrester

screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and in-

spection, Replace if damaged°

ENGaNE LU[]RmCATUON

Your four cycle engine will normally consume some oil, there-

fore check engine oil level regularly-approximately every five

hours of operation and before each usage. Stop engine and

wait several minutes before checking oil level. With engine

level the oil must be even with Oil Fill (Fig, 28L Change

engine oil after the first two hours of operation and every

twenty five hours thereafter.

1. Drain oil while engine is warm.

a. Remove Oil Drain Plug (Fig., 28)

b, Tip Tiller forward and catch oil in a suitable container.

co When engine is drained of all oil, replace Drain Plug sen

cu re|y

2. Refill with fresh oil, Above 32°F., use oil labeled 30 or

10W30 Below 32°F, use oil labeled 5W20 or !0W or

5W30, Capacity is 1 - 1/4 pints_ See '_Gas and Oil Fill Up",

page 4.

3. Replace Oil Filler Plug.

TRANSMgSSBON

Your Transmission will not require lubrication unless it is

disassembled_ The Transmission requires 8 ozo min, Plastilub

Noo 1 grease., Order Part No 6066J or equivalent Refer to

page 23.

OIL FILLER

PLUG

OIL DRAIN

PLUG

HANDLE

DRIVE

CONTROL

BAR

FIGURE 28

FIGURE 29

GROUND DRBVE BELT

ADaUSTMENT

For proper belt tension, the Extension Spring (Fig 30} should

have approximately 5/8 inch stretch with Drive Control Bar

(Fig_ 29) against the Handle Grip This dimension can be

obtained as follows:

10 Loosen Cable Clip Screw securing the Clutch Control Cable

(Fig_ 30) and slide Cable forward for less tension and rear-

ward for more tension, Tighten Cable Clip Screw securely,

EXTENSION

SPRING _-_

CLUTCH

CONT ROL

_ CABLE Jf

FIGURE 30

-11

NUT

HAIRPIN CLIP

AND RIVET

FIGURE 31

ENGINE

PULLEY

IDLER

PULLEY

FIGURE 32

FIGURE 33

GUARD

CAP

NUT

,CAP NUT

(LOCATED

BEHIND TIRE)_

TRANSMISSION

PULLEY

WHEEL AND

RIVET

HAIRPIN

CLIP

GROUND DRUVE BELT

REPLACEMErJ T

CAUTION: PLACE BLOCKS UNDER TRANSMISSION TO

KEEP TILLER FROM TIPPING.

1. Remove Hairpin Clip and Rivet (Fig, 31) from Hub of L.H,,

Wheel. P_II Wheel out from Tiller approximately 1 -1/2".

2, Remove Belt Guard by removing three Cap Nuts (Fig, 31)

so that Belt Guard can slide straiqht out away from Engine

* |1 I! I! IT .

3. Loosen Belt Guides A and B (Fig,. 32- Inset),, Remove

Belt Guide "C" (Fig, 32}

4,. Remove old Belt by slipping from idler Pulley (Fig. 32)

first_

5. Piace new Beit in groove of Transmission Pulley (large

pulley) and into groove of Engine Pulley (Fig. 32}.

NOTE: BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF IDLER

PULLEY(FIG,.32) NOTE POSiTiON OF BELT TO BELT

GUIDES,

6, Rel_tace Belt Guide C (Fig. 32) and tighten Belt Guides

"A" and "B" (Fig. 32 -Inset)

7 Replace Belt Guard and Cap Nuts (Fig, 31),,

8. Reposition Whee] and replace Rivet and Hairp{n Clip.

CTIIRE CARI

1. Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure. If tire pressures are not

equal, Tiller will pull to one side..

2, Keep tires free of gasoline or oH which can destroy rubber°

3_. Removing wheel and tire for tire repair (Fig. 33).

a. Block up Tiller securely

b Remove Hairpin Clip and Rivet.

co Remove Wheel and Tire°

d. Repair tire and reassemble..

WHEN MOUNTING TIRES, UNLESS

BEADS ARE SEATED, OVER INFLATION

CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.

NgSN

Keep Tiller finish and tires free of gasotine, oil, etc_ Protect

painted surfaces with automotive type wax_

STORAGE

Keep your Tiller in a weatherproof, dry building_ If stored for

over' 30 days, these steps will protect basic engine parts from

gum deposits and will ease restoring your tiller to service..

1. Drain fuel tank, run Engine until gasoline in carburetor it

used,

2. While Engine is still warm, drain oil from Engine, Refill

with fresh oil

3o Remove Spark Plug, pour one ounce (2 or 3 tablespoons)

of clean engine oil into cylinder° Puff starter handle slowly

several times to distribute oil Replace Spark Plug.

4, Clean entire TilJer, including Cylinder Fins, Blower Hous-

ing and Air Screen, Tighten all bolts and nuts.

Gasoline stored for several months will lose its volatility

(ability to burn effectively), therefore always use up gasoline

at the end of the season. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame or devices such as a stove, furnace, water

heater which utilize a pilot light, or devices that can create a

-12 "spark.

LUBRUCATOONCHART

THROTTLE CONTROL PIVOT

(ENGINE OIL)

AIR CLEANER

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

EVERY 5 HOURS,,

CHANGE EVERY 25 HOURS.

SEE PAGE 11o IDLER BRACKET PIVOT

(ENGINE OIL)

MASNTENANCE

_}_ECK US?

REC@_D

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil

Oil Pivot Points

Spark Arrester Muffler

Inspect Air Screen

Air Cleaner

Clean Engine Cytinder Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Check Tire Pressure

SERVICE DATES

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY

WILL NOT START OR HARD TO START

No gasoline in Fuel Tank

Throttle Control not set properly

Choked improperly, flooded Engine

Clogged Fuel Tank

Dirty Air Cleaner

Spark Plug dirty or improper gap

Defective Ignit{on or loose wiring

Water in gasoline or old fuel

Improper Carburetor adjustment

ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER

Engine overloaded

Clogged Fuel Tank

Partially plugged Air Cleaner

improper Carburetor adjustment

Dirty Engine Air Screen

Low oil level or dirty oil

Spark Plug dirty, improper gap or wrong type

Faulty Ignition

Poor compression

Oil in gaso]ine

Spark Attester Screen plugged

Fill Tank with gasoline,, Check Carburetor

(clean if necessary)

Place Throttle Control (Fig. 12)in "START" position

"NO

Move Choke Control (Fig_ 13) to CHOKE r' position

Place Throttle Control (Fig. 12)in"F 't (FAST)

position and pull starter several times to clear out gas

Remove and clean

Remove and replace (Fig. 24)

Clean, adjust gap or replace (page 10)

Check the wiring and Spark Plug

Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor, use fresh fuel and

replace Spark Plug

Make necessary adjustments (page 10)

Lower depth stake (page 6)

Remove and clean

Remove and replace (Fig, 24}

Make necessary adjustments (page 10)

Clean Air Screen (page 9)

Add or change oil (page 11 )

Clean, adjust gap or replace (page 10)

Check Spark Plug and for loose wires

Major Engine overhaul

Drain and refill Gas Tank and Carburetor

Clean or replace (page 11)

ENGINE OVERHEATS

Dirty Air Screen

Low oil level or dirty oil

Dirty Engine

Partially plugged Muffler

Partially plugged Air Cleaner

Stale fuel or' improper Carburetor adjustment

Partially plugged Spark Attester Screen

Clean Air Screen (page 9)

Add or change oil (page 11 )

Clean Engine Cooling System (page 9)

Remove and replace Muffler (page 11 )

Remove and replace (page 9}

Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor (page 10)

Remove, clean or replace (page 11 )

TILLER PULLS TO RIGHT OR LEFT

Tire pressure uneven Check tire pressure in both tires (page 12)

Sears, Roebuck and Co, reserves the right to make any changes

in design or improvements without imposing any obligation to

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TINE ASSEMBLY

011

KEY

NO,

PART DESCR IPTION

NO,

44592 : Tine - L.H

102170X Hub & Plate Assembly - L H

6554J: Tine- L,H,

6555J :: Tine- R,H.

I02172X Hub & Plate Assembly - R H,

44603 Tine- R,H.

4929H Rivet- Pan Hd, Drilled

3146R Clip - Hairpin

STD623710 *Bolt - Hex 3/8- 24 x I

STD551137 *Washer- Lock 3/8

STD541137 *Nut- Hex 3/8- 24

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KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO. NO.. NOr

t 102142X Sheave- Engine 3t 102701X Grip

2 102151X Bolt- Guard, Belt 32 102156X Stake - Depth

3 105290X Engine - 3.5 HP Model No. 33 STD523720 *Bolt- Hex 3/8 - 16 x 2

I43.7540t2 34 105347X Decal _Stripes, L,H

4 t05341X: Decal - Side Shield, 14" 36 4440J Hinge

5 102166X Lever Assembly - Shift 37 t02153X Shield - Leveling

6 1572H Pin - Roll 38 67t2J Cap - Vinyl

7 :8700J Panel - Shift, Indicator 39 8392J Bracket - Latch

8 102180X Decal - Shift Indicator 40 12000036 Klip Ring

9 STD541037 *Nut- Hex 3/8- 16 4t 8394J Spring

10 102173X Counterweight 42 :_05739X Decal - CRT, L H.

! 1 102194X Bolt- Hex 3/8- 16 x 10 43 8393J Pin -Stake, Depth

12 I02373X Lever- Lock, Handle 44 104086X Shield - Side, Outer, LH.

t3 74930576 Bolt- Hex 5/16- t8 x 4- 3/4 45 12000032 Klip Ring

14 102189X Rim (Only) 46 104679X Pulley - Idler

--_ 102!90X Tire 47 105897X::: Grommet

--- 795R Valve -Tire 48 104370X Spacer - Split

15 4497H Hairpin Clip 49 STD551031 *Washer 11/32x 11/t6x 16 Ga,.

16 I02841X Rivet- Driiled 50 !00473M Sheave- Transmission

17 19131414 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x t4 Ga. 51 t02148X Guard - Belt

18 STD541031 *Nut _Hex 5/16- 18 52 1053t5X Decal - Belt Guard

19 102141X Shaft- fdler Arm 53 102143X V-Belt

20 10561:iX: Bracket Assembly - Idler 54 2649M Key- Sq. 3/t6 x 1 - 1/8

21 9484R Clip 55 104369X Spacer- Split

22 I02332X Bracket Reinforcement, R..Ho

23 !02331X Bracket Reinforcement, L..H_ *STANDARD HARDWARE--PURCHASE LOCALLY

24 105240X :::_ Decal -Stripes, RoHo

25 104101X Shield- Side, Outer, R.H.

26 104085X Shield Assembly - Side

27 105360X Decal -CRT, R.H..

28 102152X Shield -Tine

29 102155X Bracket -Shield, Tine

30 I02154X Pin - Hinge

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KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO, NQ,

23230506

1685H

STD551031

104214X

72110404

STD551125

STD541025

STD523 t 15

STD551131

STD541031

STD5237 t0

STD551137

STD541037

5394H

17561008

98000129

72 ] 40505

STD 5331 ! 0

STD523107

72040410

72140608

*STANDARD

Screw- Set, Hex 5/16 - 18 x 3/8

Nut- Gripco 5/t6- 18

*Washer 11/32 x tl/16 x t6 Ga

Nut- Cap 5/16- 18

Bolt- Rd, Hd, Sq, Neck Carriage

1/4- 20 x 1/2 Gr., 5

*Washer- Loc!( 1/4

*Nut- Hex !/4- 20

*Bolt- Hex 5/t6 - t8 x l _ t/2

*Washer* Lock 5/16

*Nut- Hex 5/t6- 18

*Bolt - Hex 3/8 - 16 x !

*Washer- Lock 3/8

*Nut- Hex 3/8- 16

Nut- Gripco 3/8- t6

Hex Washer Hd,, Slotted Thd,,

Cutting Screw No,, 10 _ 24 x I/2

Nut _Flange 5/16- 18

Bott - Carriage 5/16- 18 x 5/8 Gr, 5

*Bolt- Rd Hd.. Sq Neck Carriage

5/16- 18 x ]

*Bolt- Rdo Hd. Sq,.Neck Carriage

5/16 _ 18 x 3/4 Gr, 5

Bolt _ Rd_ Hd_ Sq,, Neck Carriage

t/4 - 20 x 1 - 1/4 Gr 5 Futi Thread

BoEt- Rd Hd Sq, Neck Carriage

3/8- t6 x ]Gr_5 _

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CONTROL GROUP

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REPAIR PARTS

CONTROL GROUP

SEARS REAR TINE TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 917.299230

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

1 4405J

2 104887X

3 8389J

4 102168X

5 4497H

6 102169X

7 5420J

8 102856X

9 t05363X

10 102379X

11 9484R

12 102162X

13 17490416

14 17561008

15 1012821<

16 73690400

17 104886X

18 ,!053_2X!,

Control Drive Bar

Assembly -Handte

Grip

Rod - Shift

Clip - Hairpin

Cap - Sleeve

Grommet- Handle

Grommet

Kit - Control, Throttle

Clip - Cable, Dua!

Clip

Cable - Clutch

Screw - Hex Washer Thread

Rolling 1/4 - 20 x 1 Type TT

Hex Washer Hd. Slotted Thread

Cutting Screw No. 10 - 24 x 1/2

Plate -Lock

Locknut - Gripco Crown t/4 _ 20

Nut - Flange 3/8 - 16

Grip

SmtEPAQti_PAI_7'_

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TRANSMISSION - GROUND DRIVE

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KEY PART

NO, NO,

.... t06134X

1a0e_35x

2 t02136X

3 12O00039

4 8353J

5 100371K

6 7392M

7t02109X

8 t04t59X

9 102128X

10 t02100X

!I 102101X

12 _306390XI_

13 1021'24X

14 4358J

15 t02t12X

16 _06:388x

!7 102106X

18 102t34X

19 t02t21X

20 4895H

2! 8358J

22 1370H

23 102110X

24 4220R

25 105346×

26 1021t3X

27 _O5345X_

28 5020J

DESCR IPTION

Transmission Assembly

Gearcase Assembly - L.H. w/Bearing

(Inc. Key No, 28)

Washer - Seal

Klip Ring

Fork - Shift

Spnng - Shift, Fork

Ball - Steel

Shaft, Shift

Spacer - Split

O-Ring

Bearing - Shaft, Ground Drive

Screw-Whiz- Lock 5116- 18 x 3 - 112

Bushing .765 x 1.125 x 1.23

Shaft Assembly - Ground

Washer

Shaft _ Reduction (2nd)

Spacer • .70 x t.00 x 1.150

Bearing - Shaft, Ground Drive

Chain No. 35-50 Pitch

Sprocket and Gear Assembly

Bearing- Needle

Shaft- Reduction (1st)

Washer .Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x 1/32

Shaft-Input

Washer -Thrust

Gear- Reverse

Pimon -Input

Gear - Cluster - Red, 1st and 2nd

Bearing - Needle

KEY PART

NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

6803J

4422J

102115X

,!06142×

102111X

12000040

_I06!44X:_

_!06_41X

106146X

102144X

t02107X

Bearing- Needle

Bearing - Needle

Gear- Reverse Idler

Sprocket Assembly (Tine)

Shaft • Reverse Idler

KIip Ring

Shaft Assembtv - Tine

Sprocket Assembly w/Bearings (Inc.

Key No. 32 and 2 of Key No. 30)

Spacer - 1.01 x 1 - 3/4 x .75

Ring - Spiral

Arm Assembly - Shift

STD551143 * Lockwasher 7/16

STD541143 *Nut - Hex 7/16- 20

106138X Gearcase Assembly - R.H. w/Bearing

:!062!_X

STD541031

102114X

,,_06!47X

17580408

9674R

9676R

9672R

:106160×

1062_ 2X

J:75804i0

6066J

(lnc, Key No. 20)

Gasket - Gearcase

*Nut- Hex 5/16- 18

Gear Assembly -. Reverse Idler

(Inc. Key Notso 29 & 31)

Chain - Roller - 62P

Screw. Taptite 1/4 - 20 x 1/2

Seal - Oil

Sea] - Ring, Rubber

Cup- Formed

O_Ring

Block o Chain Guide

Screw - Taptite 1/4 - 20 x 5/8

Grease Plastilub No. 1 (not furnished

with your Tiller)

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S8 97

120

SPARK ARRESTER ASSEMBLY 391029

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ENGINE--MODEL NUMBER 143.754012

ENGINE

Key Part

No, No. Part Name

14A

25A

34708A

26727

27642

32600

29314B

29315C

29313C

29315C

31671

31672

31673

35086

32323

34514

34515

34516

325388

32548B

32549B

28986

28987

28988

20381

32875

32610A

32654

33149A

27241

32700A

27897

27625

*29673

"27677

650488

34443A

610118

650814

650872

*299538

30579

650694A

6021A

33636

34251

Canada

"27234

27666

31410

34146

32446

650128

32447

"26754

28416A

650664

650840

6201

*27272

34694

35185

Key Part

No No.

Cylinder Assy. (IncL Noso 2, 3 8- 4) 58 31858

Pin, Dowel 59 31335

Plug, Sq. hd. pipe, I/4-18 60 31510

Seal, Oil 61 650548

Valve, Intake (Std.) (IncL Noo 9) 62 28277

Valve, intake (1132" oversize) (Incl, 63 31334

No. 9) 64 t33342

Valve, Exhaust (Std.) (lncL Non 9) 65 650561

Valve, Exhaust (1/32" oversize)

(Incl. No. 9) 66 35087

Cap, Upper valve spring 67 33341

Spring, Valve 68 650701

Cap, Lower valve spring

Crankshaft 69 29212

Washer, Thrust 70 35184

Piston, Pin 8" Ring Assy (Std.) (Incl., 71 650815

Nos. 14A, 15 8" 16) 72 650816

Piston, Pin 8 Ring Assy, (.010 over- 73

size) {IncL Nos. 14A, 15 8 16) 76 31708

Piston, Pin Ef Ring Assy. (,020 over- 77 28820

size) (Incl. Nos. 14A, 15 8 16) 78 30727

Piston E_Pin Assy (Std) (incl No. 16) 79 31715

Piston 8- Pin Ass% (.010 oversize) 80 650152

(Incl,. No.. 16) 87 *26756

Piston 8- Pin Assy (_020 oversize) 88 34612

(Incl No 16) 89 29752

Ring Set, Piston (Std.) 90 650168

Ring Set, Piston (.010 oversize) 91 t33879A

Ring Set, Piston (.020 oversize)

Ring, Piston pin retaining 92 610973

Rod Assy, Connecting (IncL Noso t8 93 31342

8- 19) 94 650549

Screw, Connecting rod 95 1650139

Dipper, Oil 96 t30322

Camshaft (Compression Release) 97 34610

Lifter, Valve 98 650795

Cover, Cylinder (IncL Nos 24, 25, 100 26460

25A, 106) 103 28942

Seal, Oil

Plug, Oil filler (incl No. 25A) 104 27793

Gasket, Oi! filler 105 35182

Gasket, Cylinder cover 106 30574

Screw, Hex hd. Sems, 1/4"20 x I-1/4 t07 30591

Lamination Ef Coil Assy, (Solid State) t08 29193

Cover, Spark Plug 109 30588A

Screw, Hex hd_ Sems, 10-24 x 1 t10 28212

Stud, Lamination mtg. 111 28371B

Gasket, Cylinder head t 12 34182

Head, Cylinder 113 650561

Screw, Hex flange hd, 5/16-18 x 2

Screw, Hex flange hal, 5/16-t8x 1-1/2 114 34711

Plug, Spark (Champion J-8 or 115 33032

equivalent) _ f_zorCanada 116 650665

Resistor Spark Plug (Canadian Regula-

tions require RJ-17LM resistor spark t17 33344

plug) 118 30705

Gasket, Breather !20 650128

Body Assyo, Breather 121 29745

Element, Breather 123 34212

Cover, Breather 124 30200

Grommet, Breather tube

Screw, FiL hd Sems, 10-24 x I/2 t27 611080

Tube, Breather t28 34080

Gasket, Intake

Pipe, Intake (incL Nov 48)

Screw, Fit hd Sems, 1/4-20 x 1-19/32

Screw, Fil hd Sems, 1/4-20 x 1-7/32

Screw, Hex hd., 1/4-28 x 7/8

Gasket, Air cleaner

Cup, Starter

Screen, Starter cup

Part Name

Link, Governor-to-throttle

Clamp, Governor lever

Lever, Governor

Screw, Hex washer hd,, 8-32 x 5/t6

Washer, Flat

Rod, Governor

Baffle, Blower housing

Screw, Hex washer hd, Durlok,

1/4-20 x 5/8

Decal, Instruction

E,,_ension, Baffle

Screw, Hex washer hdo shake-proof,

self-drilling, 8-18 x 7/16

Screw, Hex hd, Sems, 1/4-28 x 7/16

Housing, Blower

Washer, BeHevilte

Nut, Flywheel

Pop Rivet (Can be purchased locally)

Bracket, Air cleaner

Screw, Fil. hal. Sems, 10-32 x 1/2

Element, Air cleaner

Body, Air cleaner

Screw, Fii hd Sems, 8-32 x 3/8

Gasket, Carburetor

Decal, Air cleaner

Nut 8 Lockwasher Assy., 1/4-28

Washer, Fiat, 1/4

Control Assy, Speed (Incl Nos.92

thru 98)

Terminal Assy

Spring, Compression

Screw, Fil hd, 5.40 x 7/16

Screw, Fit, hd. Sems, 8-32 x t/2

Locknut, Hex "keps", 8-32

Muffler

Screw, Hex hd, 1/4-20 x 2-1/4

Clamp, Fuel line

Screw, Hex washer hd. Seres, 10_32 x

3/8

Clip, Conduit

Wire, Ground

Shaft, Mechanical governor

Gear Assy., Governor (incL No.. t32)

Ring, Retaining

Spool, Governor

Spacer, Tank bracket

Bracket, Upper fuei tank

Bracket, Lower fuel tank

Screw, Hex washer hd Durlok, t/4-20

x 5/8

Tank Assy, Fuel (Incl.. No. 115}

Cap, Fuel tank

Screw, Hex washer hd thread cutting,

1/4-15 x 7/8

Baffle, Heat

Line, Fuel

Screw, Fil, hd, Sems, 10-24 x 1/2

Extension, Blower housing

Bracket, Hold down

Screw, Hex washer hd Seres, setf-

tap, 10-24 x 9/16

Flywheel

Spacer, Flywheel key

*indicates Parts included in

Gasket Set, Key No. 147.

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REPADR PARTS

SEARS REAR TINE TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 917,299230

ENGINE--MODEL NUMBER 143.754012

ENGINE

Key Part Key Part

No, No. Part Name No. No.

129 610961 Key, Flywheel

130 31426 Spring, Extension

132 30590A Washer, Flat

145 6.32284 Carburetor (Incl, Nor 87)

146 590420A Starter, Rewind

!47 33233 Gasket Set (Incl., items marked *)

"Indicates Parts Included in

Gasket Set, Refo No, 147,,

P_tName

tin original production the speed con-

tro! assembly is riveted to the blower

housing baffle, Replacement speed

control assembly includes screws and

nuts for mounting. Replacement baffle

has threaded holes.

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SEARS REAR TINE TILLER-MODEL NUMBER 917.299230

ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 143.754012

CARBURETOR NO. 632284

Key Part

"-'-. No. No. Part Name

"- _632284 Carburetor

j4 1 631615 Shaft _t Lever Assy,,, Throttle

""', 2631767 Spring, Throttle

15 3631036 Shutter, Throttle

'--,..j 4 650506 Screw, Rd.. hd. 4-40 x3/16

5 630766 Spring, Idle regulating screw

5A 630738 Spring. Main adjustment screw

'_ 6 650417 Screw. Idle regulating

, 7 632145 Shaft _Lever Assy. Choke

8 630735 Spring. Choke positioning

9 31637 Shutter, Choke

10 "630748 Plug, Welch

16 11 *631027 Plug, Welch

12 _631021 Inlet Needle. Seat [ff Clip Assy

(IncL No,, 13}

: 13 631022 Clip, inlet needle

'14 632019 Float. Carburetor

21 _, 15 "631024 Shaft, Float

_3__ 16 631867 Bowl, Float

17 631971 Seal, Dust

17A 631163 Washer, Felt

22 18 631184 Washer

5A ........-_f'_i 20 632042 Spring, Compression

21 27110 Gasket, Bowl-to-body

22 "31839 Adjustment Screw Assy., Main

(Incl. Nos,, 5Ao 21, 23 _30

23 *630740 "O" Ring, Adjustment screw

24 *631078 Screw, Idle adjustment

25 *6-31028 Gasket, Bowl-to-body

26 631775 Fitting, Fuel inlet

30 630739 Washer, Flat

31 31840 Repair Kit (Incl. items marked _]

REWIND STARTER NO. 590420A

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Key Part

No,. No. Part Name

590420A Starter, Rewind

1590409A Screw, Retainer

2 590410 Retainer', R,H.

3 590411 Spring, Brake

4 590148 Dog, Starter

5590412 Spring, R,H. dog

6 590413A Pulley

7 590414 Spring 8Keeper Assy,

8 590536 Housing Assy. Starter (Incl. No. 1)

9 590.&35 Rope, Starter

10 590387 Handle Assy,, Starter

11 590459 Pin, Centering

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OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL N O.

917.299230

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

REAR

.5 H.P. CRT 14INCH

TINE TILLER

TH COUNTER

TATING TINES

The Mode[ Number will be found on a plate attached to the

top of the Transmission (Fig_ 1). Always mention the Model

Number when requesting service or repair parts for your Rear-

Tine Tiller',

AI! parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service

Center and most Sears stores,

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

@THE PART NUMBER

@THE PART DESCRIPTION

O THE MODEL NUMBER

O THE NAME OF MERCHANDISE

if the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will

be electronically transmitted to a .Sears Repair Parts Distribu-

tion Center for "expedited handling".

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, II1,,60684 U.S.Ao

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