Craftsman 944.629540, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... and follow all Safety Rules and Instructtons Before Operating Th s Equ pment CRAFTSMAN 5 5 HP 24 INCH TINE WIDTH FRONT TINE TILLER Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...the tines shift into neutral and stop the engine Before cleaning repaidng or inspecting shut off the engine and make certain all movingpartshave stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Disconnect the cordon electdc motors Do not run the engine indoors exhaust fumes are dangerous Never operate the tiller without proper guards plates...

Page 3: ... in 221cc GASOLINECAPACITY 4 Quarts 2 8L UnleadedRegular OIL API SF SG SH SAE 30 Above32 1 CAPACITY 20 oz I0 6L SAE 5W 30 Below32 1 SPARK PLUG Champion GAP 030 0 76mm RJ19LM MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod uct Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Followa regular schedule inmaintaining ...

Page 4: ...IBILITIES 3 12 14 PRODUCT SPECIRCATIONS _ 3 WARRANTY 5 ASSEMBLY 6 7 OPERATION 8 11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 12 SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS 14 17 STORAGE 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 REPAIR PARTS TILLER 20 25 REPAIR PARTS ENGINE 26 30 SERVICE PARTS ORDERING Back Cover 4 ...

Page 5: ... belts 3 Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence Including the failure to oparate and maintain the equipment accordingto the Instractlonscontained inthe Owner s Manual Warrantyserviceis availableby returning the CraftsmanTillerto the nearestSears ServiceCentre Department in Canada This warrantyappliesonlywhilethisproductis inuse inCanada This warranty is in additionto any statuto...

Page 6: ...ch set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utilityknife 1 Screwdriver 1 Pair of pliers 2 1 2 wrenches OPERATOR S POSITION See Fig 1 When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position standing behind tiller handles FRONT LEFT RIGHT OPERATOR S POSITION FIG 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK 1 Manual 1 Plastic Cable Clip 2 Carriage Bo...

Page 7: ...ckwards I TINE CONTROL I MOUNT _ _ f TINECONTROL _ _ I CABLE _ J _HANDLE I CARRIAGE YY_ _ _ CUP FIG 2 INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY See Fig 3 Loosen nut A Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spdng down Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts lock washers and nuts Tighten securely Tighten nut A Depth stake must move freely If it does not loosen support bolt DEPTH S...

Page 8: ...roduct Learn and understand their meaning RUN I OR WARNING ON OFF FORWARD 11NE CONTROL CHOKECONTROL THROTTLE DEPTI RECOIL STARTER HANDLE O FORWARD TINE CONTROL Engages tines in forward direction CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine FIG 4 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute THROTTLE CONTROL Controls engine...

Page 9: ...e speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position of the depth stake and wheel height The depth stake should always be below the wheels for digging It serves as a brake to slow the tiller s forward motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground Also the more the depth stake is lowered into the ground the deeper the tines will dig DEPTH STAKE See Fig 6 Adjust depth stake by removing the...

Page 10: ... the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drainthe gas tank startthe engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage section of this manual for additional information Never useengine orcarburetor cleaner products inthe fueltank or permanent damage may occur CAUTION Fill to within 1 2 inch of top of fuel tank to...

Page 11: ...he climate rainfall and wind it may be advisable to tillthe soilat the end of the growing season to further condition the soil Soil conditions are important forpmpor tilling Tines will not readily benetmte dry hard soil which may contdb ute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller Hard soil should be moistened before tilling however extremely wet soil will bail up or clump during ...

Page 12: ...e full value from the warranty operator must main tain tiller as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check tines and belt for wear A n...

Page 13: ...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 See Figs 11 and 12 Determine temperature range expected before oilchange All oil must meet API service classification SF SG or SH Be sure tiller is on level surface Oil will drain more freely wh...

Page 14: ...g a garden hose to clean your unit unless the muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water inengine can result ina shortened engine life SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS I CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug end place wire where It cannot come into I I contact with plug I TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT See Fig 15 Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height Se ...

Page 15: ...ble and retighten cable clip FINAL CHECK OFF POSITION With tine control OFF up push down on handle to raise tines off the ground Slowly puUrecoil starter handle while observing tines Tines should not rotate If tines rotate Inner wire of control cable is too tight which is extending lower spring and engaging tines Loosencable clipand push down on cable only enough to relieve spring tension Tighten ...

Page 16: ...REMOVAL Remove V belt from transmission pulley first and then from engine pulley BELT REPLACEMENT InstallnewV belt to engine pulleyfirst then totransmis sion 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 TINE OPERATION CHECK in this section of manual REPLACE BELT GUARD BELT GUIDE ENGINE PULLEY PULLEY BEL...

Page 17: ...the factory and adjustment should not be neces sary However minor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences infuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT TO adjust idle RPM rotate throttle linkage counter clockwise and hold against stop while adjusting idle speed adjusting screwto obtain 1750 RPM Release throttle l...

Page 18: ...E Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine orcarburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizingthe formation of fuel gum deposits during stor age Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Alwa...

Page 19: ...rationsection 3 Waitseveral minutesbeforeattemptingto start 4 Clean or replaceair cleanercertddge 5 Drainfuel tankand carburetor and refilltankwithfresh gasoline 6 Removefuel tankand clean 7 Makesuresparkplugwire isseated propsdyon plug 8 Replacesparkplugor adjustgap 9 Make necessaryadjustments 1 Placethrottle controlin FAST position 2 Clean or replacesir cleanercartddge 3 Replacesparkplugoradjust...

Page 20: ...2 1 2 Panel Control Assembly Handle Column Grip Handle Cable Tine Control Lever Control Tine Ring Clip Pin Pivot KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 9 73970500 Locknut Flange 5 16 18 UNC 10 165197 Clip Cable 11 110514X Assembly Panel and Tube 12 98000129 Nut Flan_e 13 STD533107 Bolt Carnage 5 16 18 x 3 4 14 12000059 Retainer Ring NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 20 ...

Page 21: ... Bolt Thd Roller 1 4 20 x 2 1 2 shield Inner Belt Guard Screw Hex Wsh Hd 8 18 x 1 2 Spacer Split 523 x 718 x 2 0 Guard Belt Pad Idler Clip Cable V Belt KEY PART NO NO 13 12000028 14 151223 15 165504 16 12000036 17 STD541237 18 161806 19 162290 20 STD523712 21 106968X 25 73350500 DESCRIPTION Ring Retainer Sheave Transmisison Nut J Clip 8 Ring Klip Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Pulley Idler Arm Idler Bolt Hex ...

Page 22: ...Head 5 16 18 x 314 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Washer Lock 5 16 Locknut w washer 3 8 16 Clip Hairpin Support Depth Stake R H Stake Depth Pin Clevis Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 DESCRIPTION 13 1951J 15 5388J 16 121117X 17 9188R 18 STD551037 19 9190R 20 STD541437 21 74760516 22 STD541431 Support Depth Stake L H Spring Stake Bolt Shoulder Wheel Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 11 Gauge Bracket Wheel Locknut Crown 3 8 16 Bolt H...

Page 23: ...629540 TINE ASSEMBLY 2 6 6 2 6 I 6 5 KEY PART NO NO 1 156926 2 163552 3 156924 DESCRIPTION Tine Outer R H Retianer Spring Z nc Tine lnner R H KEY PART NO NO 4 156923 5 156925 6 4929H DESCRIPTION Tine Inner L H Tine Outer L H Pin Clevis 23 ...

Page 24: ...11 Locknut w _vasher 3 8 16 Shield Tine Bracket Engine R H Bracket Engine L H Washer Lock 5 16 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 2 3 4 Transmission Spacer Split KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 9173R 15 STD541431 16 19091412 17 19092016 18 STD551125 19 74610412 20 Spacer Split Nut Hex Keps 5 16 18 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 12 Gauge Washer 9 32 x 1 114 x 16 Gauge Washer Lock 1 4 Bolt Hex 1 4 28 x ...

Page 25: ...6214 4 166215 5 137283 6 110614X 8 120076X 9 165279 10 165268 11 162384 168361 168362 Decal Logo Decal Logo Decal 5Hp 24 Decal Cntrl Phi Inst Decal Hand Placement Decal Warning Rotating Tines Decal 5 5 HP Decal Craftsman Decal Tine Shield Warning Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s French 25 ...

Page 26: ...DEL NUMBER 944 629540 BRIGGS STRATFON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 137202 TYPE NO 1124 E1 307 3O6 741 25OO 870 869 15 1 i 3 7_5 13 3 308 10 529 528 26 614 4 5 _ _ _ _ _1 219 I_ _ l v _ _ _ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 26 ...

Page 27: ...REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 944 629540 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 137202 TYPE NO 1124 E1 27 ...

Page 28: ...EL NUMBER 944 629540 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 137202 TYPE NO 1124 E1 334 2OO 37 A REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 23 73 307 58 689_ 66 I 095VA OV M 19 66 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION I 28 ...

Page 29: ...ssembly 010 Oversize 147 231955 Piston Assembly 020 Oversize 152 260575 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 154 93527 Ring Set Piston Standard Size 162 490589 Ring Set Piston Standard Chrome 163 271935 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize 180 495405 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 181 494559 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize 190 94924 Lock Piston Pin 190A 94919 Pin Assembly Piston Standard 191 272489 Pin Assembly Piston...

Page 30: ...Screen Carburetor 969 490073 394 272538 Diaphragm 971 94902 414 220982 Washer 987 398970 432 221377 Cap Spring 995 225057 433 93265 Pin Diaphragm Cover 1012 490507 434 213963 Cover Diaphragm 1036 499345 435 93141 Screw Diaphragm Cover 1095 498529 455 225121 Cup Starter 2500 456 281503 Retainer 459 281505 Pawl Starter 467 280715 Knob Control RPM Settings 524 271485 Seal O Ring 526 94914 Screw Seres...

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Page 32: ...NUMBER 137202 TYPE NUMBER 1124 E1 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has sewice units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians profes sional technicians specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to you we service what we sell NEED A PART SEARS HAS ACCESS TO OVER 800 000 PARTS WHETHER IT S A SPARK PLUG OR LAWN MOWER BLAD...