Craftsman 987.293190, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...87 293190 CAUTION Before using this tiller read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...s or hoses Contact your telephone or utility to verify locations of under ground cables or lines 6 Handle gasoline with care it is highly flammable and has explosive vapors Take the following precau tions a Use an approved gas container b Gas caps shall never be re moved or fuel added with en gine running Engine shall be allowed to cool before refueling Operators shall not smoke c Keep matches cig...

Page 3: ... warning sign of trouble 25 Stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug after leaving the op erating position before unclogging tines or before making repairs ad justments or inspections 26 Take all possible precautions be fore leaving the machine unattended Make sure that all control levers are released stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire and move wire...

Page 4: ... 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 he maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may h...

Page 5: ...e 16 Storage 28 Throttle Lever 14 INDEX F Features Controls 11 Forward Clutch Bail 12 26 Forward Clutch Cable Install 9 Forward Clutch Cable Replace 26 Forward Travel 12 17 G Guiding the Tiller 16 II Handlebar Height Adjustment 13 Hardware 7 10 24 Leaks Oil 23 Loading and Unloading Tiller 19 Location of Controls 11 Lubrication 20 M Maintenance Schedule 20 Maintenance Agreement 4 Model Serial Numbe...

Page 6: ...able at most Sears retail outlets catalog and service centers Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller ACCESSORIES Spark Plug GasCan Motor 0il Figure 1 1 4 COMPONENTS REQUIRING ASSEMBLY Figure 1 2 HandlebarAssembly Handlebar Support 6 ...

Page 7: ... 1 Hex HeadScrew 3 8 16 x 3 4 Qty 2 Split Lockwasher 5 16 Qty 6 FlatWasher 3 8 Qty 2 Hex Locknut 1 4 20 Qty 1 Figure 1 3 CurvedHeadScrew 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 long Qty 6 HexHeadScrew 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 long Qty 1 HexLocknuts 3 8 16 Qty 2 CableSpring Qty 1 shown at reduced size HexNut 5 16 18 Qty 6 CableBracket Qty 1 shown at reducedsize ...

Page 8: ...eeded Block of Wood to support Me tiller when removing wheel Ruler for belt tension check ASSEMBLY H G B D Figure 2 1 Assemble handlebar ASSEMBLY STEPS STEP1 Attach the Handlebar 1 Attach the legs of the handlebar support A Figure 2 1 loosely to the inner sides of the tiller frame using two 3 8 16 x 3 4 hex hd screws B 3 8 flat washers C and 3 8 16 hex Iocknuts D 2 Using the middle holes in the ha...

Page 9: ...2 slotted hd screw W Figure 2 4 into the cable spring X 5 Thread the screw W into the ca ble adjuster Y 6 Hook the cable spring X into the V shaped bend in the forward clutch bail Z Figure 2 5 7 Uft and hold the forward clutch bail against the handlebar See Figure 2 6 8 Measure the distance between the coils of the cable spring Figure 2 6 The length should be approximately 1 7 8 If the length is i...

Page 10: ...CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section Do not operate tiller if gear oil level is low Severe dam age to transmission will result NOTE Do not use automatic trans mission fluid or engine oil in the transmission AA Figure 2 7 Adjust Depth Regulator Lever Figure 2 8 Remove gear oll fill plug STEP5 CheckHardware for Tightness Check all nuts and screws for tight ness STEP 6 After Assembling and Before Using ...

Page 11: ...re starting the engine put both wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position by inserting the Wheel Drive Pins through the holes in both the wheel shaft and wheel hub on both sides of the tiller see instructions on next page This locks the wheels to the wheel shaft causing the wheels to turn when you engage the Forward Clutch Bail Use the FREEWHEEL position only when the engine is off This position lets you...

Page 12: ...e hole in the wheel shaft Insert the straight leg of the hair pin cotter into the wheel drive pin as far as it will go See Figure 3 3 4 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other wheel Remove the support beneath the transmission Wheel DrivePin Hub_ w oo Hair Pin k_ _ L _ _ Cotter _ aL_ _ Figure 3 2 WHEELDRIVE position WheelDrivePin_ I Nub__ WheelShaft Hair Pin _ _ _ __ Cotter Rgura 3 3 FREEWHEEL poslU...

Page 13: ... The Anti Reverse Stake requires no adjustment but should be in spected before each tiller use to veri fy that it swivels freely Remove any clogged materials dirt roots rocks etc that prevent the anti reverse stake from swinging freely WARNING Engaging the tines when the wheels are in FREEWHEEL po sition can cause the tiller to move backwardsuddenlyin the direction of the operator Be fore engaging...

Page 14: ...ab bit symbol position G EngineChokeLever The Choke Lever B Figure 3 8 allows a richer air gasoline mixture more gasoline to enter the en gine cylinder to make start ing a cold engine easier The lever has three set Figure 3 9 The Engine Recoil Starter rope Is used to start the engine Pre StartChecklist Move the tiller to a level area then make the following checks and perform the following service...

Page 15: ...e fuel fill cap Figure 3 11 Clean area around fuel fill cap and then remove fill cap Fill gas tank with clean fresh unleaded gasoline Do not mix oil with gasoline Using a funnel or spout fill tank to within 1 2 below the bottom of the fuel tank filler neck to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion install the fill cap securely and wipe up any spilled gasoline Fuel Fill Cap Figure 3 11 Fill...

Page 16: ... If engine fires but does not continue to run move Choke Lever to FULL CHOKE and repeat steps 4 5 and 6 until engine starts 8 Move the Engine Throttle Lever to the positionthat provides the desired engine speed Figure 3 12 Pull Recoil Start Rope out rapidly to start engine DANGER Do not run engine indoors En gine exhaust contains carbon monoxide o deadlygas that is colorless odorless and tasteless...

Page 17: ...nd tines re lease the Forward Clutch Bail The engine wLIIcontinue to run until stopped by moving the Engine Throt tle Lever to the STOP position Moving the Tiller Rearward The tiller weighs only 117 pounds so it is quite easily maneuvered rear ward for _ distances by using the following procedure 1 Release the Forward Clutch Bail 2 131tthe handlebar slightly upward until the tLnes are out of the s...

Page 18: ...anning your garden keep in mind that the tiller has a tilling width of approximately 14 Allow at least this width between rows in your garden plus additional width for plant growth Take into account that bushy plants like beans and toma toes need more width When cultivating use a shallow Depth Regulator Lever setting Do not cultivate deeper than 1 or 2 Shallow cultivating keeps weed growth to a mi...

Page 19: ...oint of overflowing from the oil check tube before starting to till Also check the oil level every thirty min utes while you re tilling on a slope Tiller Loadingand Unloading Shut the tiller engine off before loading or unloading Let engine cool disconnect spark plug wire and prevent wire from touching the plug The tiller is too heavy over 115 Ibs to be safely lifted by one per son If you do lift ...

Page 20: ...e at the oil points Use a good quality grease preferably with a metal lubricant ad ditive at the grease points 1 Wheel Shaft Remove the wheels and use a clean rag to wipe off old grease from the wheel shaft 1 Figure 4 1 Inspect the shaft and use fine sandpaper to remove any rust or burrs Apply new Regular Maintenance Because the tiller is operated in the garden frequently under hot and dirty condi...

Page 21: ...om notch The tines must be in contact with the ground move the anti re verse stake back if necessary 3 Unscrew the oil fill plug from right side of engine see Figure 4 3 4 If the oil level is correct the level will crest at the top of or begin to flow from the oil fill tube Reinstall the oil fill plug 5 If the level of the oil was below the very top of the fill tube oil must be added as follows Ad...

Page 22: ...t it has been contaminat ed by foreign materials such as sand dirt or metal particles Of course any internal repairs on the transmission would also require that the gear oil be drained and changed 1 Drain gasoline from the fuel tank or run the engine until the fuel tank is empty 2 Drain the oil from the engine 3 Remove the four screws secur ing the transmission cover to the front part of the trans...

Page 23: ... Align the two screw holes in the cover with the two screws in the base of the air cleaner Refer to Figure 4 9 4 Turn the cover slightly clock wise and tighten the two screws o o _ oo o _ _Air Filter Figure 4 9 EngineAir Filter EngineCoolingSystem Maintenance Frequently inspect the engine cooling fins shrouds and throttle linkage for a build up of dirt dried weeds grease etc Always keep these area...

Page 24: ...ntedwith curves in the opposite direc tion tiller will dig poorly and be more likely to run back wards Failure to comply could result in personal injury or property damage RemovingandInstalling Tine Assemblies WARNING Stop the engine allow it to cool disconnectthe sparkplug wire and prevent it fromtouch ing the spark plug before re moving or installing a tine or a tine assembly Failure to comply c...

Page 25: ...ckwise as viewed from the operator s position to decrease the length of the spring Figure 4 12 Measure the length of the Clutch Ball Spring to check for correct belt tension 1 7 8 NOTE If you have difficulty turning the adjuster by hand have an assis tant hold the Forward Clutch Bail to the handlebar while you insert a flat tipped screwdriver into the clutch bail spdng Engage the tip of the screw ...

Page 26: ... spark plug be fore removing or installing the ForwardClutchCable Failure to complycouldresult in injury or propertydamage See Checking and Adjusting Belt Tension in this section When the belt has the correct amount of ten sion the Forward Clutch mecha nism should be properly adjusted If after adjusting the belt ten sion the Forward Clutch mecha nism does not operate correctly please contact your ...

Page 27: ...e For ward Clutch Cable over the clevis pin on the left hand side of the idler lever See Figure 4 21 3 Use a pair of needle nose pliers to place the clip ring on the clevis pin Figure 4 18 4 Hook the spring on the upper end of the Forward Clutch Cable to the Forward Clutch Bail 5 Pull downward on the upper end of the black cable sheath Slide the Forward Clutch Cable into the slot in the cable brac...

Page 28: ...r Use fresh fuel next season DANGER Gasolineishighlyflammableanditsvaporsare explosive Followthesesafety practices to preventinjuryor property damagefromfire orexplosion Let engineandmufflercool at least2 minutes beforedrainingfueltank Donot allow openflames sparks or matches or permit smokingin fuel ing area Wipe upspills andpushthe tiller away fromspilled fuel Use onlyan approvedfuel containeran...

Page 29: ...rheats 1 Engine cooling system clogged 1 Clean debris guard andengine cooling fins 2 Carburetor outofadjustment 2 Contact Sears Service Center 3 Oillevel islow 3 Checkandaddoil Engine does notshutoff 1 Defective engine throttle lever 1 Contact SearsService Center WheelsandTines 1 Improper useofcontrols 1 Review OPERATION section will notturn 2 Worn broken ormisadjusted drivebelt s 2 SeeSERVICE AND...

Page 30: ...jury C F D Ref LeBer Pad A 1909942 B 1911361 C 1900766 D 1916805 E 1900765 F 1904549 Description andLocation Qty Owner sManualReplacement 1 WARNING KeepAway FromTines 1 Starting Stabilization Instructions 1 HoodDecal _ 1 ForwardClutchBail 1 WARNING HotSurfaces 1 l_ecals Not Shown Actual Size 30 ...

Page 31: ... Pin 2 9 9384 Spring Depth Regulator 1 10 9534 Spacer 1 11 1100069 Bolt HexHd 1 4 20 x 1 1 12 9811 Locknut Hex Hd 1 4 20 1 13 1916119001 Bracket Hood Right Hand 1 14 1916120001 Bracket Hood Left Hand 1 15 11000242 Lockwasher 5 16 2 16 1186331 Bolt Flanged Hd 5 16 18 x 1 4 17 1186230 Nut Hex Hd 5 16 18 2 18 1100808 Bolt HexHd 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 2 19 55088 Bushing Drag Bar 2 20 1916121001 Drag Bar 1 21...

Page 32: ...CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987 293190 REPAIR PARTS HANDLEBARS FORWARD CLUTCHCABLE ANDHANDLEBAR MOUNTINGHARDWARE 2 J I I 11 17 13 14 19 15 3 i 21 7 32 ...

Page 33: ...TION QT_ 17 1916107001 Support Handlebar 2 i8 1110107 Locknut Hex Hd 5 16 18 2 19 1916108001 Handlebar Lower 1 20 9386 Klip Ring 1 21 9856 Clevis Pin 1 22 9552 Screw Hex Hd 1 4 20 x 1 2 Self Tapping 4 23 1901273001 Panel 1 24 1916804 Decal Logo 1 3 4 DRIVESHAFTASSEMBLY 7 8 lO REF PART No No DESCRIPTION QTY 1 1100004 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 24 x 3 4 Grade5 1 Washer Belleville 1 Pulley Transmission 1 Key...

Page 34: ...Type 2 Retainer Snap Ring 4 Shim 0 062 Thick A R Shim 0 030 Thick NR Shim O 015 Thick A R Shim 0 010 Thick A R Shim 0 005 Thick NR Bushing Bronze 4 REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION QTY 5 1916722 6 9305 7 1132 2 8 1904278 9 1915074 10 1104 11 1916542 12 1916484 Wheel Shaft 1 Key Wheel Shaft Hi Pro 1 4 x 1 1 Spacer 4 Worm Gear Wheel Shaft 1 Tiller Shaft 1 Woodruff Key Tiller Shaft 1 Worm Gear Tiller Shaft...

Page 35: ...ot used 1916641001 Cover Trans Housing Front 1 1916109001 Cover Trans Housing Rear 1 50032 Gasket TransmissionHousing Cover Front and Rear 2 9617 Oil Seal Drive Shaft 1 9621 Oil Seal Wheel Shaft 2 1916752001 Transmission Case Rear Housing and TubeAssembly 1 10 1909374 Oil SeaI TineShaft 2 11 55011 1 Gasket BearingCap 010 thick 1 55011 2 Gasket BearingCap 030 thick 1 12 1916111001 Cap Rear Bearing ...

Page 36: ...CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987 293190 REPAIR PARTS ENGINE ENGINE BRACKETS ANDFORWARD DRIVEMECHANISM 17 36 ...

Page 37: ...m As Req d Spacer 1 Key 3 16 x 1 2 Pulley EngineDriven 1 Washer Belleville 1 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 24 x 1 1 Bracket Engine Left 1 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 5 Belt Pulley Guard 1 Belt Guide 1 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 1 Idler Pulley 1 Idler Lever 1 Locknut 3 8 16 1 Washer Flat 2 REF PART No NO DESCRIPTION QTY 25 9386 26 1916657 27 55034 28 55033 29 1100004 30 9944 31 1911361 32 1916117001 33 1900766 3...

Page 38: ...CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987 293190 REPAIR PARTS 3 2 3 TINES WHEELS 4A OPERATOR POSITION 2 LEFTSIDE 1 4 3 RIGHTSIDE 10 7 5 ENGINE _DENOTESCU I TING EDGE OFTINE TINE 2 3 WHEEL SHAFT FRONT FORWARD 38 ...

Page 39: ...embly hardware 1 Loeknut Hex Hd 3 8 16 2 REF PART NO No DESCRIPTION QTY 5 1817060 Tine Twin Edged Right Facing 3 6 1916691001 Tine Holder left side 1 6A 1916692001 Tine Holder right side 1 7 50273 01 Wheel Tire Assy Left Side 1 8 50273 02 Wheel Tire Assy Right Side 1 9 9380 Clevis Pin 312 x 1 3 4 secures wheel hub to wheel shaft 2 Hair Pin Cotter 2 10 9338 IMPORTANT LEFT AND RIGHTSIDESOFTILLERARED...

Page 40: ...CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987 293190 REPAIR PARTS Craftsman4 Cycle 3HP Engine 143 993001 9OO 80 II _ 40 83 311 I 223A_ 178 224 _ 169 25 40 ...

Page 41: ...664 223A650840 224 26754A 238 650152 239 27272A 242 31691 243 28820 245 30727 250 31715 260 35585 651007 Screw Torx T 15 10 24x 15 16 2 35182 Ground Wire 1 36437 Cylinder HeadGasket 1 36438 Cylinder Head incl 130 1 36471 Exhaust Valve Std incl 151 1 36472 Exhaust Valve 1 32 OS incl 151 1 29314C IntakeValve Std incl 151 1 293150 IntakeValve 1 32 OS incl 151 1 650694AScrew 5 16 18x 2 5 Screw 5 16 18...

Page 42: ...CRAPTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987 293190 REPAIR PARTS Craftsman4 Cycle 3HP Engine 143 993001 CARBURETOR 14 29 _ 37 _ 37 I I 590732 RECOILSTARTER 11 12 B 5 0 2 590738 RECOILSTARTER 13 11 12 m8 II 1 7 o 42 ...

Page 43: ...ef Part Description Qty 31 631022 SpringClip 1 36 640019 MainNozzle Tube 1 37 632547 0 Ring MainNozzle Tube 2 40 640050 HighSpeed8owINut 1 44 27110A BowlNutWasher 1 47 630748 WelchPlug Idle MixtureWell 1 48 631027 WelchPlug Atmospheric Vent 1 60 632760 RepairKit 1 590732 RECOILSTARTER Craftsman4 Cycle 3HP Engine 143 993001 Ref Port Description Qty 0 590732 Rewind Starter 1 1 590599A SpringPin incl...

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