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GENERAL: Craftsman products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a specific time period 
as set-out below (the “Warranty Period”).  Warranties extend to the original purchaser of a Craftsman product only.  Purchases 
made through an online auction or through any website other than www.sears.ca are excluded.  The relevant Warranty Period 
commences on the original date of purchase. Within this period, SEARS CANADA, Inc. will, at its sole option, repair or replace 
any products or components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for 
parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.

EXCLUSIONS: This warranty does not cover failures due to normal wear, abuse, misuse, neglect (including but not limited to 
the use of stale fuel, dirt, abrasives, moisture, rust, corrosion, or any adverse reaction due to improper storage or use habits), 
improper maintenance or failure to follow maintenance guidelines and/or instructions, failure to operate the product in accordance 
with the owner’s manual or any additional instructions or information provided at the time of purchase or in subsequent 
communications with the original purchaser, accident or unauthorized alterations or repairs made or attempted by others.  Also 
excluded from warranty coverage - except as provided below - are the following: maintenance, adjustments, components subject 
to wear including but not limited to: cosmetic components, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs, tires, filters, guide bars, lubricants, 
seats, grips, recoil assy’s, saw chains and bars, trimmer lines and spools, spark plugs, starter ropers and tines, and discoloration 
resulting from ultraviolet light.  Any product missing the model and/or serial number identification label will be disqualified from 
coverage under this warranty.

REPAIRS: Repairs have a 90 day warranty. If the defective product is still within the Warranty Period, then the new warranty is 90 
days from the date of repair or to the end of the original Warranty Period, whichever period is longer. 

DISCLAIMERS: THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER 
WARRANTIES, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN (OTHER THAN AS STATED HEREIN), AND WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED 
OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH 
MAY VARY FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SEARS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, 
WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE 
PRODUCT.  THE EXCLUSIONS IN THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOT APPLY IN JURISDICATIONS WHERE APPLICABLE LAW 
DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, 
THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOT APPLY, BUT THE REMAINING PROVISIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT SHALL REMAIN VALID.

SEARS retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the product or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. 
SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: In additional to complying with all suggested maintenance guidelines and instructions, 
customers’ obligations shall include but shall not be limited to: operating the product in accordance with the owner’s manual or 
any additional instructions or information provided at the time of purchase or in subsequent communications to the purchaser from 
time to time, exhibit reasonable care in the use, operation, maintenance, general upkeep and storage of the product.  Failure to 
comply with these requirements will void any applicable warranty.

LIST OF APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIODS: The following list contains the applicable Warranty Period for your Craftsman product 
and is based on a combination of the type of product or component and the intended and actual use of the product or component:

1.  90 DAYS: Craftsman products intended for use or actually used for commercial, institutional, professional or income-

producing purposes

2.  2 YEARS: Craftsman riding lawn mowers, yard and garden tractors, walk behind mowers, tillers, brush cutters, 

snow blowers, handheld blowers, backpack blowers, hedge trimmers and electrical products for noncommercial, 
nonprofessional, non-institutional, or non-income-producing use, except for those components which are part of engine 
systems manufactured by third party engine manufacturers for which the purchase has received an separate warranty 
with product information supplied at the time of purchase.

3.  1 YEAR: Craftsman power cutters, stump grinders, pole pruners, gas chain saws, electric chain saws, trimmer 

attachments, baggers and pole saws for noncommercial, nonprofessional, non-institutional, or non-income-producing use.

4.  90 DAYS: All defective batteries, which will be replaced during this 90-day Warranty Period.

5.  60 DAYS: Additional Warranty Period of 60 days will apply to adjustments and worn products or components BUT DOES 

NOT INCLUDE WEAR OR ADJUSTMENTS for products used for commercial, institutional, professional or income-
producing purposes.  Wear items include but are not limited to: belts, blades, tires, spark plugs, air filters, chains, shear 
bolts, skid plates, scraper bars, drift cutters, ropes, tines, collection bags and pulleys.

As the Warranty Period runs from the date of purchase and NOT from the date that a product is delivered, opened, assembled or 
first used, please ensure during this time period that your product or component has been assembled and tested for correction 
operation regardless of when you intend to actually use it.  Claims made after the Warranty Period has expired will not be honored.

PROOF OF PURCHASE/DOCUMENTATION: Warranty coverage is conditioned upon the original purchaser furnishing SEARS 
CANADA or its authorized third party service provider if applicable, with the original sales receipt or other adequate written proof 
of the original purchase date and identification of the product.  In the event that the original purchaser is unable to provide a 
company of the original sales receipt, SEARS CANADA Inc. reserves the right to determine in its sole discretion what other written 
proof of the original purchase date and identification of the product is acceptable.  

Summary of Contents for 944.628653

Page 1: ...ules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment MODEL NO 944 628653 OWNER S MANUAL Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Repair Parts 900 SERIES 24 INCH TINE WIDTH Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 434930 Rev 1 ...

Page 2: ... 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 par ticularly small children and pets PREPARATION Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove a...

Page 3: ...NIT 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 SEE YOUR SEARS AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTR...

Page 4: ...tion standing behind tiller handles 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 ASSEMBLY 2 Flange Locknuts 5 16 18 UNC 2 Lock Washer 5 16 2 Hex Nut 5...

Page 5: ...olumn onto handle mount Remove all packing from carton Secure handle column using two 2 carriage bolts and two 2 flange locknuts Tighten securely Cut away carton Route tine control cable s through plastic cable clip on handle mount NOTE Cables must not touch the muffler Cut cable ties securing tiller to skid Remove tiller from skid by pulling backwards Remove screws securing depth stake to skid an...

Page 6: ...or RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Used to start the engine THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature ...

Page 7: ...6 TO TRANSPORT CAUTION Before lifting or trans porting allow tiller engine and muffler to cool Disconnect spark plug wire Drain gasoline from fuel tank AROUND THE YARD Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring Push tiller handles down raising tines off the ground Push or pull tiller to desired location AROUND TOWN Disconnect spark plug wire Drain fuel tank Transport in upright p...

Page 8: ...ing engine When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel from the tank to the engine Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected Place throttle control in FAST position Move choke control to full CHOKE position Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle with other hand Pull rope out sl...

Page 9: ...ainfall and wind it may be advisable to till the soil at the end of the grow ing season to further condition the soil Soilconditionsareimportantforpropertilling Tineswill notreadilypenetratedry hardsoilwhichmaycontribute 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 t...

Page 10: ...proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check tine operation Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART LUBRICATION CHART 4 3 5 ª ª 4 3 3ª9 5ª 0 4 2 5 2ª3 26 HECKª NGINEª ILª EVEL HANGEª NGINEª IL ILª0IVOTª0OINTS NSPECTª IRª3CREEN NSPECTª3PARKª RRESTERª ª UFFLER LEANªORª2EPLACEª IRª LE...

Page 11: ...fins as contact may cause burns TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 11 and 12 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tiller is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove drain plug Tip tiller forward to drain oil After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighte...

Page 12: ...K PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling sea son or after every 50 hours of use whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual TRANSMISSION Once a season lubricate the right hand side gear case grease fitting with 1 oz of EP 1 Grease CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot We d...

Page 13: ...L TILLING See Fig 16 Assemble holes A in tine hubs to holes B in tine shaft tine_4 OUTER TINE HAIRPIN CLIP A B A B Fig 16 INNER TINE CLEVIS PIN NOTE When reassembling outer tines be sure right tine assembly marked R and left tine assembly marked L are mounted to correct side of tine shaft TINE OPERATION CHECK See Fig 18 WARNING Disconnectsparkplugwire fromsparkplugtopreventstartingwhile checking t...

Page 14: ... guard must be removed to service belt See TO RE MOVE BELT GUARD in this section of manual BELT REMOVAL Remove V belt from transmission pulley first and then from engine pulley BELT REPLACEMENT Install new V belt to engine pulley first then to trans mission pulley Be sure belt is positioned on inside groove of both pulleys inside all belt guides and rests on idler pulley CHECK TINE OPERATION See T...

Page 15: ...Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt re placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting ENGI...

Page 16: ...ill and clean carburetor 6 Stale or dirty fuel 6 Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 7 Water in fuel 7 Empty fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 8 Clogged fuel tank 8 Remove fuel tank and clean 9 Spark plug wire loose 9 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 10 Dirty engine air screen 10 Clean engine air screen 11 Dirty clogged muffler 11 Clean replace muffler 12 C...

Page 17: ...07 Bolt RH SQNK 5 16 18 x 3 4 14 181476 Assembly Panel and Tube 19 188532 Lever Control Tine 20 188555 Pin Pivot 29 12000059 Retainer Ring 35 72010520 Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 1 2 36 73970500 Locknut Flange 5 16 18 unc 38 431332 Assembly Handle Column 39 181580 Clip NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION ...

Page 18: ...8 139155 Spacer Split 9 165768X613 Guard Belt 10 109227X Pad Idler 11 9484R Clip Cable 12 9180R V Belt 13 12000028 Ring Retainer 14 151223 Sheave Transmisison 16 12000036 Ring Klip 17 STD541237 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 18 161806 Pulley Idler 19 175377 Arm Idler 20 STD523712 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 21 106968X Shaft Idler Arm 25 73350500 Nut Hex Jam 5 16 18 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All compone...

Page 19: ...pth Stake R H 9 122233X Stake Depth 10 326J Pin Clevis 11 74780628 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 13 1951J Support Depth Stake L H 15 5388J Spring Stake 16 121117X Bolt Shoulder 17 193851X613 Wheel 19 9190R Bracket Wheel 20 STD541437 Locknut Crown 3 8 16 21 74760516 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 22 STD541431 Locknut w insert 5 16 18 24 73970500 Nut Lock 5 16 18 25 19171416 Washer 17 32 x 7 8 x16 Ga KEY PART ...

Page 20: ...5 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 944 628653 TINE ASSEMBLY 1 156926 Tine Outer R H 2 3146R Retainer Spring Zinc 3 156924 Tine Inner R H 4 156923 Tine Inner L H 5 156925 Tine Outer L H 6 4929H Pin Clevis KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 3 1 6 4 5 6 2 2 tine_ipb_3 ...

Page 21: ...ngine L H 11 187912 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc x 2 5 12 151222 Transmission 14 9173R Spacer Split 15 73970500 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 unc 16 19091412 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 12 Ga 17 19092016 Washer 9 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 18 STD551125 Washer Lock 1 4 19 74610412 Bolt Hex 1 4 28 x 3 4 Gr 5 20 Engine See Breakdown 121002 1380 B8 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inch...

Page 22: ...425979 Decal Logo 3 435125 Decal Engine 4 425981 Decal Tine Shield 5 419833 Decal Cntrl Pnl Inst 6 110614X Decal Hand Placement 8 422972 Decal Tine Shield Warning 11 120076X Decal Warning Rotating Tines 12 425501 Decal Console 434930 Manual Owner s English 434931 Manual Owner s French 5 8 11 3 6 1 12 2 4 ...

Page 23: ...23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 944 628653 ENGINE BRIGGS MODEL NUMBER 121002 1380 B8 2 0 2 5 3 24 2 0 4 0 2 4 2 3 5 ...

Page 24: ...24 REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 944 628653 ENGINE BRIGGS MODEL NUMBER 121002 1380 B8 ...

Page 25: ...25 REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 944 628653 ENGINE BRIGGS MODEL NUMBER 121002 1380 B8 6 6 3 4 3 4 2 52 4 2 6 2 5 4 3 4 3 4 33 3 ...

Page 26: ...Welch 130 691181 Valve Throttle 133 398187 Float Carburetor 134 398188 Kit Needle Seat 137 693981 Gasket Float Bowl 146 690979 Key Timing 155 797442 Plate Cylinder Head 161 790631 Base Air Cleaner 163 696024 Gasket Air Cleaner 186 692317 Hose Connector 187 791766 Line Fuel Cut to Required Length 187A 791867 Line Fuel Formed 188 699479 Screw Control Bracket 190 699220 Screw Fuel Tank 192 797440 Adj...

Page 27: ...4 699480 Screw Rocker Cover Bottom 914A 797444 Screw Rocker Cover 951 790630 Lever Choke 957 795027 Cap Fuel Tank 958 698180 Valve Fuel Shut Off 968 791082 Cover Air Cleaner 972 697779 Tank Fuel 975 790559 Bowl Fuel 993 694088 Gasket Cylinder Head Plate 1005 692592 Fan Flywheel 1022 691890 Gasket Rocker Cover 1023 499924 Cover Rocker 1026 790287 Rod Push 1029 797443 Arm Rocker 1034 691343 Guide Pu...

Page 28: ...n SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES In additional to complying with all suggested maintenance guidelines and instructions customers obligations shall include but shall not be limited to operating the product in accordance with the owner s manual or any additional instructions or information provided at the time of purchase or i...

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