Operator's Manual

II:RRFTSMRN I3 HORSEPOWERREAR TINE TILLER

Model No: 987.293190

CAUTION:

Before using this tiller, readthis manual and follow all itsSafety Rules and OperatingInstructions.

• 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

SAFETY RULES

_ CAUTION" ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE ITCANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SET-TING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS.

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TRAINING

%, Read ,this Owner's Manual andany other literature you may receivecarefully before operating this equip-ment. Be completely familiar withthe controls and the proper use ofthis equipment. Know how to stopthe unit and disengage the controlsquickly.2. Never allow children or untrainedadults to operate this equipment.

3. 'Keep the area of operation clearof'all persons, particularly small chiL-dren and pets. Keep bystanders atleast 25 feet from area of operation.

4. Keep in mind that the operator oruser is responsible for accidents orhazards occurring to other people,their property, and themselves.

5. Familiarize yourself with all of thesafety and operating decals on thisequipment and on any of its attach-ments or accessories.

6. Do not run engine in an enclosedarea. Engine exhaust contains car-bon monoxide gas, a deadly poisonthat is odorless, colorless, and taste-less. Do not operate this equipmentnear buildings, windows, or air6onditioners.

7. Do not allow hands or any otherpart of the body or clothing near therotating tines ornear any othermoving part. Thetines begin to ro-tate backward

. once the enginestarts and theForward ClutchBail is engaged.8. Before inspecting or servicing anypart of the equipment, shut off theengine, wait for all moving parts tocome to a complete stop, disconnectthe spark plug wire from the sparkplug and move wire away from thespark plug.

9. Do not operate this equipment ifyou are under the influence of alco-hol, medication, or when tired or ill.

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the areawhere the tiller will be used. Re-move foreign objects before tilling.2. Make sure that all control leversare released and both wheels are inWheel Drive position before startingthe engine.3. Do not operate the tiller withoutwearing suitable clothing. Avoidloose garments or jewelry that couldget caught in moving parts of thetiller or its engine.

4. Do not operate the tiller when youare barefoot, in sandals, sneakers orother light footwear. Wear protectivefootwear that grips well on slipperysurfaces.

5. Do not till near underground elec-tric cables, telephone lines, pipes, orhoses. Contact your telephone orutility to verify locations of under-ground cables or lines.

6. Handle gasoline with care; it ishighly flammable and has explosivevapors. 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 beallowed to cool before refueling.Operators shall not smoke.

c. Keep matches, cigarettes,cigars, pipes, open flames, orsparks away from the fuel tankand fuel container.

d. Fill fuel tank outdoors using ex-treme caution. Never add fuelindoors. Use a funnel or spoutto prevent spillage.

e. Replace all fuel tank and con-tainer caps securely.

f. If fuel is spilled, do not attemptto start the engine, but movethe machine away from the areaof spillage and avoid creatingany source of ignition until fuelvapors have dissipated.

7. Never attempt to make any ad-ustments while the engine is running

or the spark pug w re is connected,except when so instructed.

OPERATION1. Never operate the tiller unlesssafety guards or other protective de-vices are in place.

2. Never operate the tiller withoutgood visibility or light.

3.' Never operate the tiller if you are'fatigued, or under the influence of al-cohol, drugs or medication.4. Use tiller attachments and acces-sories when recommended. Use onlyattachments and accessoriesapproved by the manufacturer.

5. Operators shall net tamper withthe engine-governor settings on themachine; the governor controls themaximum safe operating speed andprotects the engine and all movingparts from damage caused by over-speed. Authorized service shall besought if a problem exists.6. To load or unload the tiller from avehicle, see instructions in the "Oper-ation" section.

7. Keep children and pets away.8. Clear the area of bystandersbefore tilling.

9. Do not run the engine in an en-closed area. Engine exhaust con-tains carbon monoxide gas, a deadlypoison that is odorless, colorless,and tasteless.

10. Start the engine carefully accord-ing to instructions and with feet wellaway from the tines.

11. Never pick up or carry a machinewhile the engine is running.

12. Never use the tiller at highground speeds on hard or slipperysurfaces.

13. Never operate the tiller underengine power if the wheels are in theFREEWHEEL position. In FREE-WHEEL, the wheels will not hold thetiller back and the revolving tinescould propel the tiller rapidly

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backward, possibly causing loss ofcontrol. Always engage the wheelswith the Wheel Drive Pins in WHEELDRIVE position before starting en-_ne or engaging tines with Forward

Ibtch Bail.

14. Look behind and exercise cau-tion when backing up.

15. The tiller could unexpectedlybounce upward or jump backwardand be propelled toward you if thetines strike or catch very hard-packed soil, sod, frozen ground, orany buried obstacle such as largestones or roots. If in doubt about till-ing conditions, use the following pre-cautions to assist you in maintainingtiller control:

a. Walk behind and on either sideof the tiller, using one hand onthe handlebar. Relax your arm,but use a secure hand grip.

b. Use a deep depth regulatorsetting.

c. Use.slower engine speeds.d. Clear the tilling area of big

stones, roots and other debris.e. Avoid putting downward pres-

sure on the handlebar. If nec-essary, apply slight upwardpressure to prevent the tinesfrom digging too deeply.

f. In an emergency, stop tines andwheels by releasing theForward Clutch Bail. Do not at-tempt to restrain the tiller.

16. Do not overload the machine ca-pacity by trying to till too deeply attoo fast a rate.

17. Do not operate tiller on a slopetoo steep for safety, On slopes, slowdown and be sure you have goodfooting, Don't let the tiller "freewheel"down slopes.

18. Do not touch engine parts thatmay be hot from operation (muffler,fins, etc.). Make certain all parts havecooled down before inspecting, clean-ing or repairing.

19. Remember--To stop the tinesand wheels, release the ForwardClutch Bail.

20. Do not put hands or feet near orunder rotating parts.

21. Use extreme caution when on orcrossing gravel driveways, walks orroads. Be alert for hidden hazardsor traffic. Do not carry passengers.

22. If you hit a foreign object, stopthe engine, let all moving parts cometo a complete stop, disconnect sparkplug wire, move wire away from the

SAFETY RULESspark plug, and inspect for damage.Repair damage before restarting.

23. Exercise caution to avoid slip-ping or falling.

24, If abnormal tiller vibration oc-curs, stop engine immediately, dis-connect the spark plug wire andmove wire away from spark plu_.Check for the cause. Carefully re-spect for any damage. Fix the prob-lem before using the tiller again.Vibration is generally a warning signof trouble.

25. Stop the engine, disconnect thespark plug wire and move wire awayfrom spark plug after leaving the op-erating position, before uncloggingtines, 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 arereleased, stop engine, and disconnectspark plug wire and move wire awayfrom plug to prevent accidental start-ing. Be sure both wheels are in theWheel Drive position.

27. Before cleaning, repairing or in-specting, stop the engine, let allmoving parts stop, and disconnectspark plug wire and move wire awayfrom spark plug to prevent accidentalstarting.

28. The flap on the tine hood mustbe down when operating tiller.

MAINTENANCE& STORAGE

1. Never perform maintenancewhen engine is running or spark plugwire is connected except whenspecifically directed to do so.

2. Keep tiller, attachments and ac-cessories in safe working condition.

3. Check all nuts, bolts, and screwsfrequently for proper tightness.Always verify your equipment is insafe working condition.

4. Never store the machine with fuelin the fuel tank inside a buildingwhere fumes may reach an openflame or spark, or where ignitionsources are present (such as hot wa-ter and space heaters, furnaces,clothes dryers, etc.).

5. Let the engine cool down beforestoring it in an enclosure.

6. To reduce chance of a fire hazard,keep grass, leaves, grease off engine.

7. Store gasoline in a cool, well-ven-tilated area, safely away from anyspark- or flame-producing equip-ment. Store gasoline in an approvedcontainer, safely out of the reach ofchildren.

e. Refer to the Maintenance sectionin this Manual for storage informationif your tiller is to be stored for an ex-tended period.

9. If the fuel tank has to be drained,do so outdoors.

10. Follow manufacturer's recom-mendations for safe loading, unload-ing, transport, and storage ofmachine.

TOAVOIDINJURY:• READOWNER'SMANUAL.• KNOW LOCATION AND

FUNCTION OF ALL CON-TROLS,

• KEEPALL SAFETYDEVICESAND SHIELDS IN PLACEANDWORKING.

• NEVER ALLOW CHILDRENORUNINSTRUCTEDADULTSTO OPERATETILLER.

• SHUT OFF ENGINE ANDDISCONNECTSPARKPLUGWIRE BEFORE UNCLOG-GING TINES OR MAKINGREPAIRS.

• KEEP BYSTANDERSAWAYFROMMACHINE,

• KEEPAWAY FROM ROTAT-INGPARTS.

• USE EXTREME CAUTIONWHEN REVERSING ORPULLINGTHEMACHINETO-WARDSYOU.

WARNING:The engine exhaust from thisproduct contains chemicalsknownto the State of Californiato cause cancer, birth defects,or other reproductiveharm.

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CONGRATULATIONSonyourpurchaseofa SearsCraftsmantiller. Ithasbeendesigned,engineeredandmanufacturedto giveyouthebestpossibledependabilityandperformance.Shouldyouexperienceanyproblemsyoucannoteasilyremedy,pleasecontactyournearestSearsServiceCenter/Department.Wehavecompetent,well-trainedtechnJciansandthepropertoolsto serviceorrepairthismachine.Pleaseread and retain this manual. The instructions willhelp you assemble and maintain your machine properly.Always observe the "SAFETY RULES."

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 3 HP

DISPLACEMENT: 9.06 CU. IN.

FUEL CAPACITY: 2 Quarts

ENGINE OIL CAPACITY: 21 Ounces

;PARK PLUG (GAP 0.030-in.): Champion RJ-17LM*or equivalent

IGNITION: Electronic

NET ENGINE WEIGHT: 25 Pounds

NET TILLER WEIGHT: 117 Pounds

MODEL NUMBER: 987.293190

SERIALNUMBER:

DATE OFPURCHASE:

THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE"FOUND ON A DECAL LOCATED ON THE TRANS-MISSION OF YOUR MACHINE.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH THE SERIAL NUM-BER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP tN ASAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCEAGREEMENTA Sears maintenance agreement is available on thispr'oduct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES[3 Read and observe the safety rules.

[3 Follow a regular schedule in ma_intaining, caring forand using this product.

(3 Fellow the instructions under "CUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES" and "STORAGE" sections ofthis manual.

• In Canada, replace spark plug with a resistor plug.

WARNING

This machine is equipped with an internal combus-tion engine and should not be used on or near anyunimproved forest-covered, brush-covered orgrass-covered land unless the engine's exhaustsystem is equipped with a spark arrester meetingapplicable local or state laws (if any). If a sparkarrester is used, it should he maintained ineffective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required bylaw (Section 4442 of the California PublicResources Code). Other states may have similarlaws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. Thisengine is not equipped with a spark arrestor for the .muffler, Asparkarrester for the muffler isavailable through your nearest Sears authorizedservice center. See the REPAIR PARTS section ofthis manual.

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® TILLERFor two yearsfrom the date of purchase, when this Craftsman®Tiller is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the

operating and maintenanceinstructions in the owner's manual, Searswill repair,free of charge, any defect in material orworkmanship.

if this Craftsman®Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date ofpurchase.

THIS WARRANTYDOESNOTCOVER:• Expendableitemswhichbecome worn duringnormaluse, suchastJQP,._,belts,sDarkP_Lu.g,and aircleaner.• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse or negligenceincludingbentcrankshaftsand the failure to maintainthe equip-

mentaccording to the instructionscontainedinthe owner'smanual.

WARRANTYSERVICEISAVAILABLEBYRETURNINGTHECRAFTSMAN®TILLERTOTHENEARESTSEARSSERVICECENTERINTHEUNITEDSTATES,THISWARRANTYAPPLIESONLYWHILETHISPRODUCTIS INUSEINTHEUNITEDSTATES.

This warranty givesyou specific legalrights, andyou mayalso have other rights whichvary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

•TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ................................................... 2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .............................. 4

WARRANTY .......................................................... 4

ACCESSORIES .................................................... 6

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKAGE ............ 7

ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 8

OPERATION ....................................................... 11

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 20

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................ 24

STORAGE ........................................................... 28

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 29

DECALS .............................................................. 30

REPAIR PARTS - TILLER .................................. 31

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ................................. 40

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ........... Back Cover

AAccessories .................. 6Air Cleaner Maintenance ....... 23Anti-Reverse Stake ........... 13Assembly .................... 8

BBreak-In Operation ........... 16Belt Tension Adjustment ....... 25Belt Removal and Replacement . 25

CCarburetor .................. 23Checking/Adding Engine Oil .... 21Checking/Adding Transmission Oil 21Checking/Adjusting Belt Tension. 25Checking for Oil Leaks ......... 23Changing Engine Oil .......... 21Changing Transmission Oil ..... 22Cleaning .................... 23Cooling System Maintenance... 23Controls .................... 11Cultivating .................. 18

DDecals ..................... 30Depth Regulator Lever ........ 13

EEngine:

Air Filter .................. 23Carburetor ................ 23Choke Lever .............. 14Cooling System ............ 23Fuel Tank ................. 15Oil, Checking/Adding ........ 21Operation ................. 16Part_ .................... 40Recoil Start Rope .......... 14Spark Plug ................ 23Speed ................... 14Starting Engine ............ 16Stopping Engine ........... 16Storage .................. 28Throttle Lever ............. 14

INDEXF

Features/Controls ............ 11Forward Clutch Bail ........ 12, 26Forward Clutch Cable (Install) .... 9Forward Clutch Cable (Replace) .26Forward Travel ............ 12, 17

GGuiding the Tiller ............. 16

IIHandlebar Height Adjustment ...13Hardware .............. 7,10, 24

Leaks, Oil ................... 23Loading and Unloading Tiller .... 19Location of Controls ........... 11Lubrication .................. 20

MMaintenance Schedule ........ 20Maintenance Agreement ........ 4Model/Serial Number ........... 4Motor Oil, Adding .......... 15, 21Motor Oil, Changing ........... 21

0Oil ...................... 15Off-Season Storage ........... 28Operation ................ 11,17

PParts List ................... 31Preparation ................. 14Pre-Start Checklist ............ 14Product Specifications .......... 4

RRearward Travel ............. 17Recoil Starter Rope ........... 14Repair Parts ................. 31

SSafety Rules ................. 2Safety Decals ............... 30Seedbed Preparation .......... 18Service Recommendation

Checktist ................. 20Slopes ..................... 19Spark Plug .................. 23Starter Rope ................ 14Storage .................... 28

T"Filler Parts ................. ,_31Tilling ...................... 17Tilling Depths ................ 16"line Cleaning ................ 19Tine Removal ................ 24Transmission Gear Oil...10, 21, 22Troubleshooting .............. 29Turning Around .............. 17

UUnpacking ................... 8U ntangling Tines ............. 19

WWarranty .................... 4Wheel Drive Pins ............. 11

RIGHTSIDE

FORWARr SIDE

OPERATOR'S POSITIONAll references to LEFT andRIGHT sides of the tiller aregiven from the operator's posi-tion behind the handlebars (un-less specified otherwise).

ACCESSORIES

These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are available at most Sears retailoutlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you when you provide themodel number of your tiller.

ACCESSORIES

Spark Plug GasCan Motor 0il

Figure 1-1

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COMPONENTS REQUIRING ASSEMBLY

Figure 1-2

HandlebarAssembly

HandlebarSupport

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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

Parts Bag Contents (parts shown full size unless otherwise noted)

Slotted HeadScrew#10-24 x 2" long

Qty.: (1)

Hex HeadScrew3/8"-16 x 3/4"

Qty.:(2)

Split Lockwasher,5/16"Qty.:(6)

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FlatWasher,3/8"Qty.:(2)

.... Hex Locknut1/4"-20Qty.:(1)

Figure 1-3

CurvedHeadScrew5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" long

Qty.:(6)

HexHeadScrew1/4"-20 x 1-1/4" long

Qty.:(1)

HexLocknuts3/8"-16Qty.:(2)

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CableSpringQty.:(1)

(shown at reducedsize)

HexNut5/16"-18Qty.: (6)

CableBracketQty.:(1)

(shown at reducedsize)

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Read these instructions completelybefore you attempt to assemble oroperate your new equipment. Yourtiller has been assembled at the fac-tory with the exception of those partsleft unassembled for shipping pur-poses. Steps in this section showyou how to do so. To ensure safeand proper operation of your ma-chine, all parts and hardware you in-stall or adjust must be tightened se-curely. Use the correct tools as nec-essary to ensure proper tightness.

UNPACKINGINSTRUCTIONS• Inspect your machine immediately.

Be sure neither the carton nor con-tents have been damaged. If youfind or have reason to suspectdamage, contact the nearestSears Service Center/Departmentfor assistance.

• Once the cardboard shipping car-ton is open, remove any packingmaterial from around the machine.Remove any staples securing bot-tom of carton to wood pallet. Liftoff carton. Before disposing of thecarton or any of the packing mate-rials, be sure to check them thor-oughly for any small parts.

• Leave unit on base of pallet dur-.ing assembly steps (to safely re-move unit from pallet, wait untilyou have installed the handlebarassembly).

• Also remove any packaging aroundthe handlebar.

• Perform the assembly on a clean,level surface. If you need to movethe machine, be careful not toseverely bend any of the controlcables on the equipment.

Tools Needed For Assembly:• Open,end or adjustable wrenches:

One 3/8";Two 7/16";One 1/2"; Two 9/16"

• Funnel (to add motor oil)

• Rag (for any oil cleanup needed)

• Block of Wood (to support Me tillerwhen removing wheel)

• Ruler (for belt tension check)

ASSEMBLY

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G

B

D

Figure 2-1: Assemble handlebar.

ASSEMBLYSTEPS

STEP1: Attach the Handlebar

1. Attach the legs of the handlebarsupport (A, Figure 2-1) loosely to theinner sides of the tiller frame usingtwo 3/8"-16 x 3/4" hex hd. screws(B), 3/8" flat washers (C) and 3/8"-16hex Iocknuts (D).

2. Using the middle holes in the han-dlebar support brackets (E and F,Figure 2-1), loosely attach the sup-port brackets to the handlebar sup-port (A) using two 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2"curved hd. screws (G), 5/16" splitIockwashers (H) and 5/16"-18 hexnuts (I). NOTE: If a support bracketwill not move, loosen attachingscrew (J) and nut.

3. Attach the handlebar assembly (K)to the handlebar support (A) usingfour 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" curved hd.screws (G), 5/16" split Iockwashers(H) and 5/16"-18 hex nuts (I). Tight-en the four screws securely.

4. Tighten all handlebar mountinghardware securely.

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STEP2: Move Tiller offShippingPlatform

To roll the tiller without the enginerunning, the wheels must be placedin their FREEWHEEL position, asdescribed below.

1. Use a sturdy block of wood toraise one wheel off the ground.

2. Remove the hair pin cotter (N,Figure 2-2) and clevis pin (O). Slidethe wheel inward on the axle (P) andreinstall the clevis pin and cotterthrough the axle only (not throughthe wheel hub). Repeat on otherwheel.

3. Using the handlebar as a lever,roll the tiller to a flat area.

IMPORTANT: Before starting engine,wheels must be moved to WHEELDRIVE position (pins through wheelhubs and axle). This procedure isdescribed inthe "OPERATION" _ --0section. U

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Figure 22: Toroll the tiller, move bothwheels to the FREEWHEEL position.

ASSEMBLY

STEP3: Install Forward Clutch Cable

1. Place the cable bracket (R, Figure2-3) on the handlebar support (A) asshown.

2. Attach the cable bracket using a1/4"-20 x 1-1/4" hex hd. screw (S,Figure 2-3) and 1/4"-20 hex Iocknut(T). _ghten securely.

3. Unwrap the forward clutch cable(U, Figure 2-3) from around the en-gine and slide the thin cable wire intothe .slot in the cable bracket. Pushthe cable connector (V, Figure 2-3)up through the hole in the bracketuntil the groove in the connectorsnaps into place on the bracket.

4. Insert the #10-24 x 2" slotted hd.screw (W, Figure 2-4) into the cablespring (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 forwardclutch bail (Z, Figure 2-5).

7. Uft and hold the forward clutch bailagainst the handlebar. See Figure 2-6.

8. Measure the distance between thecoils of the cable spring (Figure 2-6).The length should be approximately1-7/8". If the length is incorrect, youwill have to make an adjustment tothe cable tension as described in"Checking and Adjusting BeltTension" in the "SERVICE andADJUSTMENTS" section.

Figure 2-3: Installing forward clutch cable bracket and cable.

Figure 2-5: Installing forward clutch cable.

Figure 2-4:Assemble spring

and adjuster.

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Figure 2-6: Measure cable spring.

ASSEMBLY

STEP4: CheckLevel of Transmis-sion GearOil

The transmission was filled withgear oil prior to being shipped.However, you should check the gearoil level to make certain it is correct.

1. With the tiller on level ground,pull the Depth Regulator Lever (AA,Figure 2-7) back and then all theway up until the lowest notch in thefever is engaged.

2. Remove the gear oil fill plug (BB,Figure 2-8) from the transmissionhousing and look into the filler hole.3. Looking down inside the hole, youwill notice there is a drive shaft onone side of the hole. If the gear oil

. level is correct, the gear oil shouldbe approximately half way up thesides of the drive shaft.

4. If the gear oil level is low, addgear oil by referring to "CheckingTransmission Gear Oil" in the"CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES"section. Do not operate tiller ifgear oil level is low. Severe dam-age to transmission will result.

NOTE: Do not use automatic trans-mission fluid or engine oil in thetransmission.

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Figure 2-7: Adjust Depth RegulatorLever.

Figure 2-8: Remove gear oll fill plug.

STEP5: CheckHardwarefor Tightness

Check all nuts and screws for tight-ness.

STEP 6: After Assembling andBefore Using Unit

• Read this entire Owner's Manualfor proper safety, operation andmaintenance information.

• Make sure spark plug wire is con-nected to spark plug before startingthe unit.

IMPORTANT: Motor oil must beadded to the engine crankcasebefore starting the engine. Oil fillinginstructions are covered in the"OPERATION" section.

CAUTIONUnit is shipped without oil inengine crankcase. DO NOTstart engine until oil has beenadded. Severe engine damagewill result if this instruction isnot followed. See "Operation"Section of this manual for oilfilling procedure.

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KNOWYOURTILLER

OPERATION

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. Know thelocation and function of all features and controls on the equipment. Save this manual for future reference.

MEETS ANSI B71.8 -1996 SAFETY STANDARD

This machine meets voluntary safetystandard B71.8- 1996, which issponsored by the Outdoor PowerEquipment Institute, Inc., and is pub-lished by the American NationalStandards Institute, Inc.

OperatingSymbols

Various symbols are used on the tillertoindicate control settings(your modelmay not have all of the symbols).These symbols are shown below with adescription of their meaning.

I,, b

FAST SLOW CHOKE

ENGINE ENGINE ENGINESTOP START RUN

STOP

LOCATIONANDUSEOFCONTROLS

WheelDrivePins

These two pins (one on eachside of the wheel shaft), secure thewheels to the wheel shaft and canbe positioned by you to put thewheels in either a WHEEL DRIVEor a FREEWHEEL mode.

Before starting the engine, putboth wheels in the WHEEL DRIVEposition by inserting the WheelDrive Pins through the holes inboth the wheel shaft and wheelhub on both sides of the tiller (seeinstructions on next page). This"locks" the wheels to the wheelshaft, causing the wheels to turnwhen you engage the ForwardClutch Bail,

Use the FREEWHEEL positiononly when the engine is off. Thisposition lets you easily push or pull

the tiller. To use the FREEWHEELmode, place the Wheel Drive Pinsthrough the holes in the wheelshaft only (see instructions onnext page), This keeps the wheelson the shaft, thus allowing thewheels to rotate freely when youpush or pull the tiller handlebar.

WARNINGNever let either of the wheelsbe in FREEWHEEL positionwhen the engine is running.Alwaysput bothwheelsin theWHEELORIVEpositionbeforestartingthe engine,

Failure to complycouldcauseloss of tiller control, propertydamage, or personalinjury.

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Figure 3-1: A- Wheel Drive Pins; B- Forward Clutch Bail; C- Depth Regula'-

tor Lever; D- Anti-Reverse Stake; E- Handlebar Height Adjustment;F- Engine Throttle Lever; G- Engine Choke Lever; H- Engine Recoil Starter.

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OPERATION

ToPlace Wheels in WHEELDRIVEPoSition

1, The engine must be shut offand cool. Disconnect spark plugwire and move it away from thespark plug.

2. Raise one wheel off the groundand place a sturdy support under thetransmission.

3. Remove the hair pin cotter fromthe wheel drive pin and pull out thewheel drive pin.

WARNINGDo not place tiller on its sidewhen changing wheel drivepositions or gasoline couldleak from the fuel tank.

Failure to follow this instruc-

tion could result in personalinjury or propertydamage,

4. Slide the wheel outward and alignthe holes in the wheel hub andwheel shaft, insert the wheel drivepin through these holes (see Figure3-2). Insert the straight leg of thehair pin cotter into the hole in thewheel drive pin as far as it will go.

5. Repeat the above steps for theother wheel, then remove the sup-port under the transmission.

To PlaceWheels in FREEWHEELPosition

1. Follow steps 1-through-3 of "ToPlace Wheels in WHEEL DRIVE Po-sition."

2. Slide wheel inward on wheelshaft as far as possible.

3. Insert wheel drive pin onlythrough the hole in the wheel shaft.

Insert the straight leg of the hair pincotter into the wheel drive pin'as faras it will go. See Figure 3-3.

4. Repeat Steps 1-through-3 for theother wheel. Remove the supportbeneath the transmission.

Wheel DrivePin -.

Hub_

w,oo,Hair Pin k_. _ .L"_-..(¢'_

Cotter = _,aL_ _

Figure 3-2: WHEELDRIVE position.

Wheel DrivePin_I

Nub__@Wheel Shaft

Hair Pin ._......_._=.__Cotter --

Rgura 3-3: FREEWHEEL poslUon.

ForwardClutchBail

The Forward Clutch Bail (Figure3-4) is used to engage or disengage(stop) the tiller wheels and tines.

WARNINGBefore starting the engine, besurethat bothwheelsare in theWHEEL DRIVE position. Bee"Wheel Drive Pins" for instruc-tions.

Failure to comply could resultin lossof tiller control,personalIn]uryorpropertydamage.

Operate the Forward Clutch Bail asdescribed below:

1. Put the wheels in the WHEELDRIVE position.

2. Rest one hand, palm down, ontop of the handlebar.

3. Use the other hand to lift up andhold the Forward Clutch Bail. SeeFigure 3-4. When the bail is in thisposition, the wheels and tines will turn.NOTE: The wheels will rotate in a for-ward direction; the tines will rotatecounter-clockwise (backward towardthe operator).

4. To stop motion of the wheels andtines, release the Forward ClutchBail.

Rgura 3.4: Operating the ForwardClutch Ball.

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OPERATION

DepthRegulatorLeverThis lever controls the depth that

the tines penetrate the soil (see Fig-ure 3-5). Adjust the lever to changetilling depth by pulling back on it andmoving the lever up (for deeper till-ing) or down (for shallower tilling).

To'place the tines in the "travel"position, move the lever down to thehighest notch. This raises the tinesabove the ground and allows thetiller to be moved without tilling.

TravelPosition

Settings_DeepSettings

Anti-Reverse Stake

This stake is located at the rear ofthe transmission, under the tine hood(see Figure 3-6). Its purpose is toautomatically help prevent thecounter-rotating tines from letting thetiller back up in the direction of theoperator if the tiller wheels had beeninadvertently left in the FREE-WHEEL position. In this situation,the Anti-Reverse Stake will be forceddown into the ground, lifting the tinesupward out of the soil and helpingprevent backward motion of the tiller.

The Anti-Reverse Stake requiresno adjustment, but should be in-spected before each tiller use to veri-fy that it swivels freely. Remove anyclogged materials (dirt, roots, rocks,etc.) that prevent the anti-reversestake from swinging freely.

WARNINGEngaging the tines when thewheels are in FREEWHEELpo-sition can cause the tiller to

move backwardsuddenlyin thedirection of the operator. Be-fore engaging the tines, thewheels must always be inWHEELDRIVE position.

Failuretodosocancauseperson-al injuryorpropertydamage.

Figure 3-5: Depth Regulator Lever. Figure 3-6: Arrow points to Anti-Reverse Stake.

WARNINGBefore adjusting handlebarheight, shut off the engine, letit cool down, let all movingp'artsstopcompletely,then dis-connectthe sparkplugwire andmove it away from the sparkplug.

Failuretodosocancauseperson-al injuryorpropertydamage.

Handlebar HeightAdjustmentYou can adjust the tiller handlebarheight to any of three different posi-tions. (See Figure 3-7.) As a gener-al guide, adjust the handlebars sothey are at waist level when the tinesare about 3"-to-4" down into the soil.

Figure 3°7: Handlebar adjustmentholes offer three height settings.

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OPERATION

ENGINECONTROLS

WARNINGReleasethe ForwardClutchBail

before movingthe EngineThrot-tle Lever.

Failure to complycouldresult inpersonal injury or propertydamage.

Figure 3-8: Engine Throttle Lever ("A")adjusts engine speed. Engine ChokeLever ("B") Is used to assist startingwhen engine is cold.

F) Engine Throttle Lever

Adjust this lever (see A, Figure 3-8) to start and stop the engine and toregulate engine speed.

• To increase engine speed, movethe lever upward to FAST (Rabbitsymbol) position.

• To decrease engine speed, movethe lever down toward SLOW (Turtlesymbol) position.

tings: FULL CHOKE, PARTIALCHOKE and NO CHOKE.

Detailed instructions for using theChoke Lever are provided in thissection.

H) EngineRecoil Starter

The Engine Recoil Starter (referto Figure 3-9) is used to start theengine.

• To stop the engine, movethe lever all the way downto STOP position.

• To start the engine, movethe lever to the FAST (Rab-bit symbol) position.

G)EngineChokeLever

The Choke Lever (B,Figure 3-8) allows a richerair/gasoline mixture (moregasoline) 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 usedto start the engine.

Pre-Start Checklist

Move the tiller to a level area,then make the following checks andperform the following services beforestarting the engine.

1. Disconnect spark plug wire.

2. Add motor oil to engine. (Refer to.instructions on next page.)

3, Check the air cleaner. It must besecurely assembled and clean.

4. Check safety guards. All guardsand covers must be fastened secure-ly in place.

5. Check engine cooling system.The cooling fins and air intakescreen must be clear of debris.

6. ,_djust handlebar height.

7. €lleck that the wheels are in theWHEEL DRIVE position.

8. Put gasoline in the fuel tank. (Re-fer to instructions on the next page.)

Use fresh, clean, unleaded fuel.Fuel goes stale if stored for morethan six months. Do Not Mix OilWith Gasoline!

9. Put Depth Regulator Lever in the"travel" position.

10. Reconnect spark plug wire.

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OPERATION

BEFORESTARTINGENGINE

Engine Lubrication

The tiller is shipped without oil in theengine. Permanent engine damagewill result if the engine is run withoutoil.

1. Only use high quality detergent oilWithAPI service classification SF,SG, SH, or SH/CD. Above 32OF,useSAE 30; below 32OF,use 5W30. DONOT USE SAE 10W40 OIL.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils(5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve start-ing in cold weather, these oils will re-sult in increased oil consumptionwhen used above 32OF. Check en-gine oil more frequently to avoid pos-sible engine damage from runninglow on oil.

colder _ 32OF...._. warmer

5W30 SAE 30

2. With the tiller on level ground, pullthe Depth Regulator Lever (Figure 3-5) back and then all the way up untilthe lowest notch in the lever isengaged. The tines must be in con-

Figure 3-10: Add motor oll to the en-gine using the oil fill hole.

tact with the ground-- move the anti-reverse stake back out of the way toallow the tines to rest on the ground.3. Unscrew the engine oil fill plug(D, Figure 3-10). Using a clean fun-nel, slowly add oil until the oil levelreaches the overflow point in the oilfill tube. ALWAYS MAINTAIN THEOIL LEVEL AT THE OVERFLOWPOINT.

4. Securely replace the oil fill plug.• Check the oil level before each use

and after every five operatinghours. See Page 21.

• Change the oil after the first two op-erating hours and every 10 operat-ing hours thereafter. Change the oilmore often if the machine is operat-ed in extremely dusty or dirty condi-tions. See Page 21.

Fill Fuel Tank

The engine must be off and cool be-fore removing the fuel fill cap (Figure3-11).

Clean area around fuel fill cap andthen remove fill cap. Fill gas tankwith clean, fresh unleaded gasoline.Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Using a funnel or spout, fill tank towithin 1/2" below the bottom of thefuel tank filler neck to prevent spillsand to allow for fuel expansion.

install the fill cap securely and wipeup any spilled gasoline.

Fuel Fill Cap

Figure 3.11: Fill the fuel tank.

IMPORTANT: Experience indicatesthat alcohol-blended fuels (gasohol orusingethanol or methanol) can attractmoisturewhich leads to separationand formation of acids during storage.Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-tem of an engine while in storage. Toavoid problems, the fuel systemshould be emptied before storage for30 days or longer. Drain the gas

tank, start the engine and let it run un-til the fuel lines and carburetor areempty. Use fresh fuel next season.See STORAGE instructions for addi-tional information. Never use engineor carburetor cleaner products in thefuel tank or permanent damage mayoccur.

DANGERGasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. Follow thesesafetypracticesto preventinjury fromfire or explosion:

• Neverfill tank if engine is runningor hotfrom use. Let engineand mufflercool downbefore refueling.

• Donotpermitopenflames, sparks,matchesorsmokinginfueling area.

• Fill fuel tank outdoorsin a well-ventilated area. Wipe up any fuel spillsandmove tiller awayfrom fumesbefore startingthe engine.

• Use onlyan approvedfuel containerand lockit safely awayfrom children.• Storefuel andthe tiller in a well-ventilated area. Donot storefuel ortiller

where fuel vaporsmay reachan openflame or spark, or an ignitionsource(a hotwater heater, furnace, clothesdryer,electric motor,or the like).

• Let enginecool betore storing.

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OPERATION

Stopping the Engine

1. Release the Forward Clutch Bailto stop the wheels and tines fromturning.

2. Move Engine Throttle Lever toSTOP position to stop the engine.

Startingthe Engine1. Do not engage (hold) the ForwardClutch Bail against the handlebarwhen starting engine.

2. Both wheels must be in theWHEEL DRIVE position (see Figure3-2).

3; Mov_ the Choke Lever to theFULL CHOKE position (move leverin direction of arrowhead located onlever). NOTE: If restarting a warmengine after a short shutdown, moveChoke Lever to NO CHOKE position.

4. Move the Engine Throttle Leverfully up to fast (Rabbit) positionwhich is used for starting.

5:_Place your left hand on the gaso-line tank (to avoid hot surfaces) tostabilize the tiller when starting.

6. Use your right hand to slowly pullthe recoil starter rope (Figure 3-12)untilyou feel resistance. Let itrewind. Then rapidly pull the starterrope outward. (First check for anyobstacles behind you.) Repeat untilthe engine starts.

WARNINGAlways place both wheels inthe WHEELORIVEpositionbe-fore startingthe engine.Never have the wheels in theFREEWHEELpositionwhentheengine is running. When thewheels are in FREEWHEEL,they do nothold backthe tiller,and the tines could propel thetiller backwardrapidly.

Failure to comply could resultin serious personal injury orpropertydamage.

7. Once the engine is running, gradu-ally move the Choke Lever to the NOCHOKE position. If engine falters,move Choke Lever to 1/2 Choke untilengine runs smoothly, then to NOCHOKE position.

NOTE: If engine fails to start afterthree pulls, move Choke Lever to NOCHOKE position and pull starter ropeagain.

NOTE: If engine fires, but does notcontinue to run, move Choke Lever toFULL CHOKE and repeat steps 4, 5and 6 until engine starts.

8. Move the Engine Throttle Lever tothe positionthat provides the desiredengine speed.

Figure 3-12: Pull Recoil Start Ropeout rapidly to start engine.

DANGERDo not run engine indoors. En-gine exhaust contains carbonmonoxide,o deadlygas that iscolorless, odorless andtasteless. "

Failure to follow this instruc-tion couldresult inseriousper-sonal injury or properlydamage.

Guiding the Tiller

When tilling, relax and let the tillermove along at its own speed. Donot push the tiller to make it move

Figure3.13: TIIIIngWlthJustOneHand Is recommended.

faster. Do not push down on thehandlebars to make the tines digmore deeply.

Walk beside the tiller on the un-tilled side. Use one hand, yet keep afirm hand grip on the handlebar(while keeping your arm loose) toguide the tiller. Walking alongsidekeeps you from disturbing the newlytilled soil and replanting any weedseeds which the tines might havebrought up to the surface. It is alsoeasier to control the tiller in hard orrocky soil if you walk beside it guid-ing it with one hand (instead of walk-ing behind the tiller, controlling it withtwo hands).

Tilling Depths

This is a CRT (counter-rotating tine)tiller. As the wheels pull forward, thetines rotate backward. This createsan "uppercut" tine action which digsdeeply, uprooting soil and weeds.Don't overload the engine, but dig asdeeply as possible on each pass.On later passes, the wheels maytend to spin in the soft dirt. Helpthem along by lifting slightly on thehandlebar. (Using just one hand,palm upward, works most easily.)

When cultivating between rows,use a shallow Depth Regulator Leversetting. This will get rid of in-rowweeds, but prevent the tines fromdigging deeply enough to damageplant roots.

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OPERATION

Moving the Tiller Forward

IMPORTANT: Before you begin till-ing, move the tiller to a safe, levelarea and practice maneuveringwithout actually tilling. Keep theDepth Regulator Lever in the "travel"position.

After you become familiar with thehandling of your tiller, you can moveit into the garden and begin tilling.

WARNINGDo not push down on the han-dlebars to try to make the tillertill more deeply. This preventsthe wheels from controllingtiller speed and can allow thetines to rapidly propel the tillerbackward,which couldresult inloss of control, property dam-age, or personal injury.

1. Put the wheels in the WHEELDRIVE position (wheel pins must bethrough the wheel hubs and the axleholes).

2. Move the Depth Regulator Leverto the desired position. Check thatthe Anti-Reverse Stake swivels freelyback and forth- remove any cloggedmaterial on or around the stake.

3. Start the engine.

4. For forward motion of the wheelsand tines, lift and hold the ForwardClutch Bail against the handlebars.The wheels and tines will rotate aslong as the bail is held in this posi-tion.

5. As the tiller moves forward, let thewheels pull the tiller along. Do notpush the tiller to make it go faster.Allow the tiller to move along at itsown speed.

6. To stop the wheels and tines, re-lease the Forward 'Clutch Bail. Theengine wLIIcontinue to run untilstopped 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 thefollowing procedure:

1. Release the Forward Clutch Bail.

2. 131tthe handlebar slightly upwarduntil the tLnes are out of the soil.

3. Swing the handlebar to the left sothe right wheel takes a "step" towardthe rear.

4. Now move the handlebar to theright so the left wheel takes a stepbackward.

5. Repeat to "walk" your tiller rear-ward. If longer distances need to becovered in reverse, shut off the en-gine, then move the wheel pins sothe wheels are in FREEWHEEL.

Turningthe Tiller Around

Practice turning your tiller in anopen, level area until you feel com-fortable with the procedure.

1. As you near the end of a row, liftthe handlebar so the tines clear theground. Refer to Figure 3-14.

Figure 3-14: Exiting a row in the garden.

2. As you come out of a row, swingthe handlebars to the side, pivotingthe tiller 180°, so you can line upwith the next row. See Figure 3-15.

3. As the tiller enters the next row,lower the handlebar slowly until thetines start to till.

Tilling in the Garden

The following pages providesuggestions for using the tiller in thegarden. You can design your gardenlayout to obtain the most beneficialuse from your tiller.

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Figure 3-15: Lining up the tiller to enter the next row.

OPERATION

SeedbedPreparation

Pdor to planting, be sure the soilis as loose and finely textured aspossible. About two or three weeksbefore planting, till the garden two orthree times. Then, till once morebefore planting.

When preparing the soil, till afresh path on each pass rather thanoverlapping. This gives the wheelsmaximum traction on undisturbedsoil. See Figure 3-15. Dig as deeplyas possible on each pass withoutoverloading the engine. Later pass-es can be overlapped. After goingup and down the rows in one direc-tion, make a second pass at a rightangle across your earlier rows, SeeFigure 3-16. In very hard ground,additional passes may be needed.

Don't till when the soil is too wet.This produces large clumps whichlater dry out and become hard. If thesoil compresses easily into a ball, itis still too wet to be tilled.

Cultivating

When planning your garden, keepin mind that the tiller has a tillingwidth of approximately 14". Allow atleast this width between rows in yourgarden-- plus additional width forplant growth. Take into account thatbushy plants like beans and toma-toes need more width.

When cultivating, use a shallowDepth Regulator Lever setting. Donot cultivate deeper than 1"-or-2".Shallow cultivating keeps weedgrowth to a minimum and doesn'tdamage plant roots.

For best results, begin cultivatingas soon as seedlings appear, andthen cultivate as often as once aweek. The day after a light rain is anexcellent time to cultivate, as long asthe plants are dry. Avoid working inthe garden when plants are wet.Diseases, blight, and rust can beeasily spread among wet plants withyour hands, clothing or even thetiller.

AvoidMakingFootprintsWhen tilling, always try to walkalongside the tiller on the side that isyet to be tilled. This prevents re-planting weed seeds and leaves anicer appearance.

Figure 3-15: Initial tilling pattern.

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Figure 3-16: Second tilling pattern.

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Preventing Tines From

BecomingTangled

...When tilling, you may find that thetines.become tangled with material(tall vegetation, long grass, toughvines, etc.).

WARNINGBefore removing any debrisfromthe tines, stopthe engine,allow it to cool, disconnectthespark plug wire and move itawayfrom the sparkplug.

Failure to do so could result in

personal injury or propertydamage.

Tohelp preventtangling:

1. While tilling, swing the handle-bars from side-to-side about 6"-to-12". This "fishtailing" action will oftendislodge any debris.

2. Always use the deepest DepthRegulator Lever setting possible(without making the tiller jump orbuck upward).

3. "1311under cover crops and cropresidues while they are still green.

'4. Shred or chop up any tall, tough,or stringy organic matter before till-ing it into the soil.

5. You may have to mow or cut veg-etation before power composting.

6. If the tines are heavily tangled,stop the engine and disconnect thespark plug wire. Then, cut away anydebris.

Tilligg.,onSlopes

Plant your garden preferably onflat ground, but certainly on no morethan a moderate slope. Do not oper-ate the tiller on a slope that is toosteep for safe operation.

Plant garden rows vertically on aslope (up and down the slope). Thislets you use the entire area for aseedbed and leaves enough roombetween the rows for cultivation.You lose these benefits if you gardenon areas styled like terraces.

OPERATION

WARNINGDo not operatethe tiller on aslope too steep for safe oper-ation, Till slowly and be surethat you have goodfooting.

Failure to do so could resultin personal injury or propertydamage.

If you put enough organic materialinto the soil to improve its water-holding capabilities, you should nothave a problem with soil erosion.

NOTE: On a slope, the oil level inthe tiller engine slants toward thedownhill side of the engine. Someinternal parts may not get enoughoil. To prevent this, make sure thatthe engine oil level is full to the pointof overflowing from the oil checktube before starting to till. Alsocheck the oil level every thirty min-utes while you're tilling on a slope.

Tiller Loadingand Unloading

• Shut the tiller engine off beforeloading or unloading. Let enginecool, disconnect spark plug wire andprevent wire from touching the plug.

• The tiller is too heavy (over 115Ibs.) to be safely lifted by one per-son. If you do lift the tiller, two ormore people should share the load.

• We recommend that you use stur-dy ramps and that you manually rollthe tiller into or out of the vehicle(tiller engine must be off). This re-quires the assistance of another.

• Ramps should be strong enoughto support the tiller and those movingit. The ramps shouLd provide goodtraction and have side rails to guidethe tiller up and down; they shouldhave a locking device to securethem to the vehicle bed.

• The operator and handlers shouldwear sturdy footwear that grips well.

• Position the vehicle so the rampangle is as flat as possible. Turn thevehicle engine off and apply the ve-hicle parking brake.

CAUTIONLoadingand unloadingatillerinto or from a vehicle is po-tentially hazardous. We.do,notrecommendthat youdosounless absolutely necessarybecause this could result inpersonal injury or propertydamage.

If loading or unloading mustbe undertaken, use the fol-lowing guidelines to assistyou,

• When going UP ramps, stand inthe normal operating position andpush the tiller ahead of you. Positiona person at each wheel to help.

• When going DOWN ramps, care-fully walk backward down the rampswith the tiller following you. Positiona person at each wheel to control thespeed of the tiller.

• Have wood blocks handy to placeon the downhill sides of the wheels ifyou need to stop the tiller from rollingdown the ramps. Use the blocks totemporarily keep the tiller in place onthe ramps while you get a firmer gripon the handlebars, etc. Also useblocks to keep the wheels in placeafter tying down the tiller.

• After positioning the tiller in thevehicle, be sure both wheels are en-gaged in the WHEEL DRIVE positionto prevent the tiller from moving.Then securely tie down the tiller.

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REQUIREDMAINTENANCESCHEDULE

Before Every Every Every AsREQUIREDMAINTENANCE Each 10 30 50 Noted

Use Hours Hours Hours

Tiller Lubrication

CheckEngine0il Level"EngineLubrication" • 1

ChangingEngine0il • 2

Checking Transmission Gear0il Level • 4

Air cleaner Maintenance • 5

EngineCooling System Maintenance

Spark Plug Maintenance

TightenTillerHardware • 3

Check Tinesfor Wear •

Checking/Adjusting BeltTension • 3

CheckAnti-Reverse Stake

NOTEt - Checkfrequentlyduringfirst 2 hoursof newoperation;thereafterevery5 hours.NOTE2- Changeafter2 initialoperatinghours;thereafterevery10hours.NOTE3- Checkafter2 initialoperatinghours;thereafterevery10hours.NOTE4 - Checkafter2 initialoperatinghours;thereafterevery30hours.NOTE5 - Replacemoreoften if usedinextremelydustyor dirtyconditions

GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS Tiller Lubrication

The Warranty on this machine doesnot cover items that have been sub-jected to operator abuse or negli-gence. To receive full value from thewarranty, the operator must maintainthe machine as instructed inthismanual.

Some adjustments will need to bemade periodically to properly main-tain your machine.

Keep the air filters clean and changethe spark plug annually. A clean airfilter system and new spark plug helpthe engine run better and last longer.

Refer to Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2 forlubrication points on your tiller.

Use common lubricating oil (#30weight motor oil is acceptable) at theoil points. Use a good quality grease(preferably with a metal lubricant ad-ditive) at the grease points.

1. Wheel ShaftRemove the wheels and use a cleanrag to wipe off old grease from thewheel shaft ("1", Figure 4-1). Inspectthe shaft and use fine sandpaper toremove any rust or burrs. Apply new

Regular,MaintenanceBecause the tiller is operated in thegarden, frequently under hot anddirty conditions, regular maintenanceis very important to ensure that youare getting proper performance fromyour tiller. There are several mainte-nance procedures that will hetp keepyour tiller in good operating condition:

• ,. Change engine oil regularly.• 'Lubricate the controls when needed.

• Keep the correct tension on theforward drive belt.

• Replace the engine air cleanerelement when dirty.

• Keep engine cooling fins clean. Figure 4-1: Tiller lubricaUon points.

grease to the wheel shaft. Thismakes future wheel removal easy.

2. Depth RegulatorLever "Clean and grease the back, frontand sides (refer to "2", Figure 4-1 ).

3. HandlebarSupportBollsOil the threads on both handlebarsupport bolts ("3", Figure 4-1).

4. Tine ShaftRemove the tine holder assembliesand clean any rust or burrs from theshaft ("4", Figure 4-1) with a finesandpaper. Liberally apply grease tothe tine shaft.

5. Shifting MechanismCarefully oil all pivot points on theshifting mechanism ("5", Figure 4-2),

NOTE: When you oil the pivot pointson the shifting mechanism, be surethat you do not get any oil on eitherthe belt or the pulleys. Otherwise,the belt could slip and would be un-able to transfer engine power to thetransmission.

Figure 4-2: Lubrication points onshifting mechanism,

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EngineLubrication

Only use high quality detergent oilwith API service classification SF,SG, SH, or SH/CD. Above 32OF,useSAE 30; below 32OF,use 5W30. DONOT USE SAE 10W40 OIL.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils(5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve start-ing in cold weather, these oils will re-suit in increased oil consumptionwhen used above 32OF. Check en-gine oil more frequently to avoid pos-sible engine damage from runninglow on oil.

colder-,ll-----...-- 32OF_ warmer

"_ ' 5W30 = SAE 30

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Jj0il Fill

Figure 4-3: Off Fill Plug location.

• Check the engine oil level frequent-ly during the first two hours of en-'gine break-in operation.

• Check the engine oil level beforestarting the engine. When operat-ing the tiller, stop the engine andcheck oil level every 5 operatinghours. Keep oil level at the over-flow point in the oil fill hole.

o Change the oil after the first two op-erating hours and every 10 operat-ing hours thereafter. Change the oilmore often if the machine is operat-ed in extremely dusty or dirty condi-tions. See Page 21.

WARNINGStop the engine, allow it tocool, disconnectthe spark plugwire and prevent it from touch-ing the spark plug beforechangingthe engineoil. Donottouch any engine parts whichmay be hot.

Failure to do so could result inpersonal injury or propertydamage.

CheckingEngineOil Level:

1. Move the tiller to a level area.

2. Pull the Depth Regulator Lever allthe way up until it is in the bottomnotch. The tines must be in contactwith the ground-- move the anti-re-verse stake back if necessary.

3. Unscrew the oil fill plug from rightside of engine (see Figure 4-3).

4. If the oil level is correct, the levelwill crest at the top of, or begin toflow from, the oil fill tube. Reinstallthe oil fill plug.

5. If the level of the oil was belowthe very top of the fill tube, oil mustbe added as follows.

AddingEngineOil:

1. Insert a clean funnel into the oilfill hole.

2. Above 32°F, use SAE30 oil; be-low 32Ol, use SAE 5W30 oil. Do notuse SAE 10W40 oil

3. Slowly pour oil into the funnel.Check the oil level frequently whilepouring. (Remove the funnel whenchecking.) When the oil just beginsto overflow, the level is correct.

4. Replace the oil fill plug securely.

Changing Engine Oil

1. Start engine and let it warm up,Then turn the engine off.

2. There are two engine oil drainplugs on either side of the enginebase. Use whichever one is mostconveniently located for you.

3. Place a 2"x 4" wood board underthe wheel opposite the drain plugyou'll be removing.

4. Place a drain pan with a minimumcapacity of 1-quart beneath the drainplug.

5. Use a 3/8" open end wrench to re-move the drain plug (see arrow inFigure 4-4). Put it aside. Let all ofthe old engine oil drain completelyinto the drain pan.

6. Reinstall the drain plug securely.

7. Remove the wood board from be-neath the wheel.

8. Refill the engine with the correcttype and weight engine oil. Above32°F, use SAE30 oil; below 32OF,use SAE 5W30 oil. Do not use SAE10W40 oil.

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9. Check the oil level to be sure it iscorrect before starting the engine.

ain Plug

Figure 4-4: Draining engine oil.

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CheckingandTopping-OffTransmissionGearOil

Checking Transmission Gear Oil:'1. Move the tiller to a level area.

2. Pull the Depth Regulator Leverup.

3, Unscrew ihe filler/check plugfrom the top of the transmission (itis located just behind the belt cover).

4. Use a flashlight to look down intothe filler/check plug hole. See Fig-ure 4-5. Note the drive shaft onone side of the hole. If the gear oillevel is correct, it should be halfwayup the sides of the drive shaft. Iftopping off is needed, follow theinstructions below.

Figure 4-6: Gear oil fill hole.

3. Slowly pour clean gear oil intothe transmission. Frequentlycheck the level so as not to overfillthe transmission. See Figure 4-6.

4. When gear oil level is correct,reinstall filler/check plug securely.

Figure 4-5: Checking the transmis-sion gear oil level

ToppingoffTransmissionGearOil

,1. Complete steps 1-through-3 de-scribed in "Checking TransmissionGear Oil."

2. Insert a funnel into thefiller/check plug hole.

NOTE: When adding only a fewounces of gear oil, use API ratedGL-4 or GL-5 transmission gear oilwith a viscosity of SAE 140, SAE85W-140, or SAE 80W-90. Whenadding a complete refill of newgear oil after having drained thetransmission, refill only withSAE 140 or SAE 85W-140 withan API of GL-4.

NOTE: Do not use automatictransmission fluid or engine oil inthe transmission.

ChangingTransmissionOil

The transmission gear oil doesnot have to be changed unless youknow that it has been contaminat-ed by foreign materials such assand, dirt, or metal particles. Ofcourse, any internal repairs on thetransmission would also requirethat the gear oil be drained andchanged.

1, Drain gasoline from the fueltank or run the engine until the fueltank is empty.

2. Drain the oil from the engine.

3. Remove the four screws secur-ing the transmission cover to thefront part of the transmission. Liftthe cover and gasket off the trans-mission. See Figure 4-7.4. Remove the left wheel.

5. Lower the left axle down into adrain pan and slowly tilt the tiller tothe left so the gear oil drains fromthe top of the transmission into thedrain pan. See Figure 4-8.

6. Once gear oil has drained, tilttiller upright and reinstall wheel.7. Reinstall the transmission coverusing a new cover gasket.

8. Add new gear oil--see specifi-cations in NOTE at left.

9. Add engine oil to the engine.

DANGERGasolineis highly flammableand its vapors are explosive.Follow these safety practicesto prevent persona[ injury orproperty damage from fire orexplosion.

• Allow the engine and muf-fler to cool for at least twominutes before draining thetiller's gasolinetank.

• Do not allow open flames,sparks, matches or smokingin the area.

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• Wipe away spills and pushtiller awayfrom spilled fuel.

• Use only an approved fuelcontainer and store it safelyout of the reach of children.

• Do not store gasoline in anarea where its vapors couldreachan openflame or spark,or where ignition sourcesarepresent (such as hot waterand space heaters, furnaces,clothes dryers, stoves, elec-tric motors,etc.)

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Figure 4.7: Remove four screws toremove transmission cover.

Figure 4-8: Draining the gear oil.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Checkingfor OilLeaks

Regularly check your tiller for oilleaks from the engine and thetransmission. Slight seepage is nocause for major concern. How-ever, if your tiller is losing a lot ofoil, do not use it until it's repaired.

Inspect the area where you parkyour tiller for stains on the floorwhich would indicate a leak. If youfind a leak, first tighten any bolts orscrews which may have loosenedup.

If you are unsure how much oilhas been lost from the tiller, checkthe oil levels before operation.Also, when operating your tiller,frequently check the oil levels to besure that engine oil and transmis-sion gear oil levels don't becometoo low for safe operation.

If you have further problemswith oil leaks, contact your SearsService Center for assistance.

Air Cleaner Maintenance

Your tiller's engine is equippedwith a replaceable dry paper filter.Replace this filter every 30 operat-ing hours or at least once a year,and even more frequently underdusty or dirty operating conditions.

Do not attempt to clean this fil-ter. Simply replace it when dirty.

To Remove Paper Air Filter:1. Loosen the two screws that se-cure the air cleaner cover to thebase of the air cleaner.

2. Slightly turn the cover counter-clockwise. Remove the cover andthe paper air filter.

To Change the Paper Air Filter:

1. Thoroughly clean the base ofthe air cleaner and the inside ofthe air cleaner cover.

2. Place the new paper filter in thecover.

3. Place the cover (with filter in-side it) on the base of the aircleaner. Align the two screw holesin the cover with the two screws inthe base of the air cleaner. Referto 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.

EngineCoolingSystemMaintenance

Frequently inspect the enginecooling fins, shrouds, and throttlelinkage for a build-up of dirt, driedweeds, grease, etc.

Always keep these areas freefrom debris to keep air currentsflowing freely. See arrows in Fig-ure 4-10. :

Figure 4-10: Keep these areas freeof debris.

Engine Ignition SystemMaintenance

Your tiller's engine has a de-pendable, maintenance-free elec-tronic ignition system. The systemhas no condenser or points. Thismeans you do not have to tune upthe engine. The only ignition sys-tem maintenance required is peri-odic changing of the spark plug.(See the following spark plug in-structions.)

SparkPlugMaintenance

Check the spark plug at the be-ginning or the end of each season,or every 30 operating hours.

Clean the area around the sparkplug hole before removing thespark plug.

1. Stop the engine, and wait for allmoving parts to stop completely.

2. Disconnect the spark plug wirefrom the spark plug.

3. Use a 13/16" spark plug socketto remove the spark plug. Theplug may be cleaned (do not sand-blast or wire-brush it), and the gapset at .030" or a new spark plugmay be used instead.

4. Install a new plug if the oldplug's electrodes are pitted orburned or if the porcelain iscracked. For replacement useChampion RJ-17LM only.

NOTE: A resistor spark plug mustbe used for replacement.

Carburetor Adjustments

Your carburetor has been pre-set for best tiller performance. Ifyour carburetor may need adjust-ment, contact your nearest SearsService Center.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNINGStop the engine, allow it tocool, disconnectthe spark plugwire and prevent it from touch-ing the spark plug before tight-ening any bolts, screws, ornuts.

Failure to do so couldresult inpersonal injury or propertydamage.

TighteningTiller Hardware

After the first two hours of tiller oper-ation, check all fasteners (nuts,bolts, screws, pins, etc.) and tightenany that may have loosened. Afterthis initial check, check those samefasteners after every ten hours oftiller operation.

Most of the fasteners on your tillerare in plain view. However, the fol-lowing ones are not readily visible.Be sure to check them for tightnessas well.

1. Rear End Cap Bolts- Thesethree bolts are located at the rearend of the tiller transmission. Theysecure the rear cap and the anti-re-verse stake. Lift up the hood flap toview this hardware.

2. Transmission Housing CoverBolts- These four bolts are locatedon the top of the rear end of the tillertransmission. You see them whenyou lift the hood flap.

Tines

As you use your tiller, the tineswill gradually wear. They will be--come shorter, narrower and pointed,decreasing their ability to till effeC-tively. Check the tines for wear sev-eral times a season, and replacebadly worn tines to restore the tiller'seffectiveness.

NOTE: You must first remove thetiller hood before removing either asingle tine holder or individualtines.Remove the two screws at the frontof the hood and the two screws atthe rear of the hood and liftoff thehood. Be sure to replace the hoodsecurely after changing tines or tineholders.

c

aJ

Rgure 4-11

WARNINGThis is a CRT (counter-rotatingtine) tiller and its tines mustbemountedin the directionshownin Figure4-11. It mountedwithcurves in the opposite direc-tion, tiller will dig poorly andbe more likely to run back-wards.

Failure to comply could resultin personal injury or propertydamage.

RemovingandInstallingTine Assemblies

WARNINGStop the engine, allow it tocool, disconnectthe sparkplugwire and prevent it fromtouch-ing the spark plug before re-moving or installing a tine or atine assembly.

Failure to comply could resultin personal injury or propertydamage.

1. Use a 9/16" socket, 6" extension,a ratchet, and a 9/16" box endwrench to loosen the nut (A, Figure4-11) and screw (B) that secure thetine holder to the tine shaft.

2. Use a rubber mallet to tap thetine holder loose. Slide the tine as-sembly oft the tine shaft.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 above toremove the other tine assembly.

4. Installing the tine assembly issimply the reverse of its removal.First be sure to remove any rust, un-even spots or burrs from the tineshaft using fine sandpaper. Thengrease the tine shaft before rein-stalling the tine assemblies. Be sureall the cutting edges face so they willenter the soil first when the tiller ismoving forward-this means the cut-ting edge on the top of each tine facestoward the operator position.Tightenthe hardware very securely.

Removingand InstallingIndividualTines

1. Use two 9/16" box end wrenchesto remove the two screws (C, Figure4-11) and nuts (D) that secure thetine to its tine holder.

NOTE: If the nuts are rusted, applypenetrating oil to the screw and nut.Always loosen the nut rather thanthe screw.

2. When installing individual tines,install them in the reverse order fromwhich they were removed. The twosets of inboard tines are installed soone set faces toward the transmis-sion housing and the other facesaway from it. The single outboardtine set faces toward the transmis-sion housing. Also be sure the cut-ting edge at the top of each tinefaces toward the operator position.(See Figure 4-11.)

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CheckingandAdjustingBelt Tension

WARNINGStopthe engine, allow it to cooldown, disconnect the sparkplug wire and prevent it fromtouchingthe spark plug beforecheckingthe belt tension.

Failure to comply could resultin personal injury or propertydamage.

After the initial two hours of tiller op-eration, check the belt tension. Afterthis initial check, check the belt ten-sion every 10 operating hours. Thesame schedule should be followedafter installing a new belt. If the beltis slipping (the tines and wheelsdon't rotate as fast as when new, orthey may even stop turning when theengine is running at full speed), per-form the belt tension check to see ifthe belt needs to be tightened. Ifyou find you can not bring the For-ward Clutch Bail al! the way up to thebottom of the upper handlebar, youwill need to loosen the belt tension.

1. Lift the Forward Clutch Bail upand hold it to the bottom of the han-dlebar.

2. Measure the length of the clutchbail spring with a ruler. Refer to Fig-ure 4-12.

3. If the belt tension is correct, thelength of the spring should be ap-proximately 1-7/8".

4. If the spring is too short, the belttension will be too loose. If thespring is too long, the belt tensionwill be too tight.

5. To adjust the length of the spring,release the Forward Clutch Bail.Screw the threaded adjuster coun-terclockwise (as viewed from the op-erator's position) to increase thelength of the spring or clockwise (asviewed from the operator's position)to decrease the length of the spring.

Figure 4-12: Measure the lengthof the Clutch Ball Spring to checkfor correct belt tension (1-7/8").

NOTE: If you have difficulty turningthe adjuster by hand, have an assis-tant hold the Forward Clutch Bail tothe handlebar while you insert a flat-tipped screwdriver into the clutch bailspdng. Engage the tip of the screw-driver with the slot in the screw headthat is inside the clutch bail spring.While you turn the screw, keep theForward Clutch Cable from turningby gripping the adjuster on its upperend with a pliers. See Figure 4-13.

Figure 4-13: Adjusting the lengthof the Clutch Ball Spring.

WARNINGStop the engine, let it cooldown, disconnect the sparkplug wire and prevent it fromtouchingthe spark plug beforechangingthe belt.

Failure to comply could resultin personal injury or propertydamage.

Belt RemovalandReplacement

To Remove the Belt:

1. Use a 3/8" wrench to remove thebolt that attaches the belt cover tothe tiller. Slide the belt cover up thecable slightly so it is out of the way.See Figure 4-14.

Figure 4-14: Remove belt cover.

2. Push down on the upper sectionof the belt to create some belt slackwhen you move the belt off thetransmission pulley. Reach under-neath the tiller and move the belt for-ward, off the transmission pulley.Refer to Figure 4-15.

3. From above, lift the belt up andoff the engine pulley. You need to

_guide the lower portion of the belt asyou're removing it so that it doesn'thang up on anything.

ToInstall the Belt:

1. Insert the new belt downward, inback of the engine pulley and in frontof the transmission.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

2. Work the belt over the transmis-sion pulley. Make sure the beltgoes in the groove in the transmis-sion pulley.

3. Loop the upper section of thebelt around the engine pulley.Make sure the belt goes in thegroove in the engine pulley. Alsobe sure the belt goes between theengine pulley and the wire belt

guide on each side of the pulley.Refer to Figure 4-17.

4. Slide the belt cover down theForward Clutch Cable and reinstallit on the tiller.

5. Check the belt tension. See"Checking and Adjusting Belt Ten-sion" for specific instructions.

NOTE: If you've installed a newbelt, remember to check and read-just its tension after the first twohours of operation.

NOTE:VHEEL REMOVED

FOR CLARITY

Figure 4-15: Moving the belt off Figure 4-16: Moving the belt off Figure 4-17: The new drive belt installed.the transmission pulley, the engine pulley.

ForwardClutchBailAdjustment

WARNINGStop the engine, allow it tocool, disconnect the sparkplugwire and prevent it fromtouching the spark plug be-fore removing or installingthe ForwardClutchCable.

Failure to complycouldresultin injury or propertydamage.

See =Checking and Adjusting BeltTension" in this section. When thebelt 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 Sears ServiceCenter for further assistance.

RemovingandInstallingthe ForwardClutchCable

ToRemoveForwardClutchCable:

1. Unhook the spring that is on theupper end of the Forward ClutchCable from the Forward ClutchBail.

2. Use a 3/8"wrench to removethe bolt that at-taches the beltcover to the tiller.Slide the belt cov-er up the cableuntil it is out of theway.

3. Use a pair ofneedle nose pli-ers to carefullyremove the clipring from the cle-vis pin on the idlerlever (Figure 4-18).

4. Use one 7/16"and one 3/8" open

end wrench to loosen the Iocknutonthe lower end of the Forward ClutchCable sheath where it attaches tothe cable mountingbracket (refer toFigure 4-19).

5. Push the Forward Clutch Cableforward to free it from the cablemountingbracket.

Figure 4-18: Removing the clip ring.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Figure 4-19: Loosening the ForwardClutch Cable.

6. Pull downward on the upperend of the Forward Clutch Cablesheath where the connector fitsinto the cable bracket on the upperend of the lower handlebar. Guidethe cable out of the slot in the ca-ble bracket. See Figure 4-20.

To Install Forward Clutch Cable

1. Place the lower end of the For-ward Clutch Cable into the cablemounting bracket and use one7/16" and one 3/8" open endwrench to securely fasten it to thecable mounting bracket. Refer toFigure 4-21.

2. Place the lower end of the For-ward Clutch Cable over the clevispin on the left-hand side of theidler lever. See Figure 4-21.

3. Use a pair of needle nose pliersto place the clip ring on the clevispin (Figure 4-18).

4. Hook the spring on the upperend of the Forward Clutch Cable tothe Forward Clutch Bail.

5. Pull downward on the upperend of the black cable sheath.Slide the Forward Clutch Cableinto the slot in the cable bracketthat is on the upper end of the low-er handlebar. Center the connec-tor on the upper end of the cablesheath in the hole in the cablebracket and push the connectorinto the hole until it snaps intoplace. See Figure 4-20.

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Figure 4-20: Remove the ForwardClutch Cable from the cable brackeL

Figure 4-21: Installing the lower endof the Forward Clutch Cable.

' STORAGE

Tiller Storage

Whenever you don't intend to useyour tiller for 30 days or longer, youshould perform the following steps toensure that it will start easily andperform properly when removedfrom storage.

• Thoroughly clean the machine.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts andscrews are securely fastened. In-spect parts for damage, breakageor wear. Replace as necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chippedpaint surfaces. Sand lightly beforerepainting.

• If possible, store your unit indoorsand cover it with a suitable protec-tive cover (not plastic) that doesnot retain moisture.

IMPORTANT: Never cover the unitwhile the engine and exhaust areasare still warm.

• Do not store gasoline from oneseason to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if itstarts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in yourgasoline will cause problems.

Engine Storage

Fuel System

IMPORTANT: It is important to pre-vent gum deposits from forming inessential fuel system parts such ascarburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, ortank during storage. Also, experi-ence indicates that alcohol blendedfuels (called gasohol or usingethanol or methanol) can attractmoisture which leads to separationand formation of acids dudng stor-age. Acidic gas can damage the fuelsystem of an engine while instorage.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines and carburetor areempty.

• Never use engine or carburetorcleaner products in the fuel tank orpermanent damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

DANGERGasolineishighlyflammableanditsvaporsare explosive. Followthesesafetypracticesto preventinjuryor propertydamagefromfire 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 containerandstore it safely from children.-

. Do not store gasoline in an area where its vaporscould reach an openflame or spark, or where ignition sourcesare near (suchas hotwater andspace heaters,furnaces,clothesdryers,stoves, motors,etc.)

NOTE: If "Gasohol" has been used,run engine until the tank is empty.Then put 1/2 pint of "Unleaded" reg-ular gasoline into the fuel tank andagain run the engine until tank isempty.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such asCraftsman Fuel Stabilizer No.335500) is an acceptable alternativein minimizing the formation of fuelgum deposits during storage. Addstabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank orstorage container. Always follow themix ratio and instructions on the sta-bilizer container. Run engine at least10 minutes after adding stabilizer toallow the stabilizer to reach the car-buretor. Do not drain the gas tankand carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

EngineOil

Drain oil and replace with clean en-gine oil. See "Engine Lubrication" inthe CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILI-TIES section.

EngineCylinder

• Remove spark plug. Squirt one (1)oz. (30ml) of clean engine oil intospark plug hole.

• Cover spark plug hole with a cleanrag.

• Pull starter rope to crank engineover, slowly, several times.

• Install spark plug. Do not connectspark plug wire.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

EngineDoesNotStart.

EngineRunsPoorly.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Sparkplugwiredisconnected.

2. Fueltankempty.

3. Stalegasoline.

4, Incorrectchokesetting.

5. Dirtyairfilter.

6. Defectiveorincorrectlygappedsparkplug,

7. Carburetoroutofadjustment.

1. Badsparkplug,

2. Incorrectchokesetting.

3. Dirtyairfilter(s).

4. Carburetoroutofadjustment,

5. Stalegasoline.6. Dirtorwaterinfuel tank.

7. Enginecoolingsystemclogged.

CORRECTION

1, Reconnectwire.

2. Addgasoline.

3. Draingasolineandaddfreshgasoline.

4. Putchokeincorrectsetting.

5. Replaceair filter.

6. Inspectsparkplug. Re-gapto .030".Replaceifcrackedorotherwisedamaged.

7. ContactSearsServiceCenter.

1. Inspectsparkplug.

2. Putchokeincorrectsetting.

3. Replaceairfilter.4. ContactSearsServiceCenter.

5. Draingasolineandaddfreshgasoline.6. ContactSearsServiceCenter.

7. Cleandebrisguardandenginecoolingfins.

EngineOverheats. 1. Enginecoolingsystemclogged. 1. Cleandebrisguardandenginecoolingfins.

2. Carburetoroutofadjustment. 2. ContactSearsServiceCenter.3. Oillevelislow. 3. Checkandaddoil.

Enginedoesnotshutoff. 1. Defectiveenginethrottlelever. 1. ContactSearsServiceCenter.

WheelsandTines 1. Improperuseofcontrols. 1. ReviewOPERATIONsection.

will notturn. 2. Worn,broken,ormisadjusteddrivebelt(s). 2. SeeSERVICEANDADJUSTMENTSsection.3, Internaltransmissionwearordamage. 3 ContactSearsServiceCenter,

4. Boltlooseintransmissionpulley. 4. Tightenbolt.

Tinesturn,but 1. WheelDrivePinsnotinWHEELDRIVE. 1, SeeOPERATIONsection.

wheelsdon't. 2. Internaltransmissionwearordamage. 2. ContactSearsServiceCenter.

WheelsTurn,but t. "lineholdermountinghardwaremissing. 1. Replacehardware,

TinesDon't. 2. Internaltransmissionwearordamage.. 2. ContactSearsServiceCenter.

Poortilling 1. Worntines. 1. SeeSERVICEANDADJUSTMENTSsection.

pedormance. 2. ImproperDepthRegulatorsetting. 2. SeeOPERATIONsection.3. Incorrectthrottlesetting. 3. SeeOPERATIONsection.

4. DriveBeltslipping. 4. SeeSERVICEANDADJUSTMENTSsection.

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_= OPERATING AND SAFETY DECALS

A, E.

e.

Keepawayfrom_ rotatingtines.

Rotatingtineswillcauseinjury.

C= F.

D=

Ref. LeBer Pad #

A 1909942

B 1911361

C 1900766

D 1916805

E 1900765

F 1904549

DescriptionandLocation Qty.

Owner'sManualReplacement ......................................... 1

WARNING- KeepAway FromTines ..................................... 1

Starting Stabilization Instructions...................................... 1HoodDecal ...................................... _................ 1

ForwardClutchBail ................................................. 1

WARNING- HotSurfaces ........................... : ................. 1

(l_ecals Not Shown Actual Size)

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CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

TINE HOOD, DEPTH REGULATOR, AND DRAG BAR

1616 I

24

I3

15

I

21

1216 _-- 27

16

22

I7

REF PART REF PARTNo. No. DESCRIPTION QTY. NO. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 9552 Bolt-FI.Hd., Self-Tap,1/4-20 x 1/2" 23 1916805 Decal-Hood .................................. 1

3A 1911361 Decal-Warning.............................. 138 1916807 Decal-Logo................................... 15 1916763 Tine Hood-Includes tine flap .........

and Ref. No. 3, 3A, and38 ........ .16 (Ref. No. Not Used)7 1186391 Nut-Flange Lock, 5/16-18 ............. 98 1916118001 Depth Regulator Lever.................. 1

8A 9308 Spirol Pin...................................... 29 9384 Spring-Depth Regulator ............... 1

10 9534 Spacer .......................................... 111 1100069 Bolt-HexHd., 1/4-20 x 1".............. 112 9811 Locknut-Hex Hd., 1/4-20 .............. 113 1916119001 Bracket-Hood, Right Hand............ 114 1916120001 Bracket-Hood, Left Hand.............. 1

15 11000242 Lockwasher,5/16"......................... 216 1186331 Bolt-Flanged Hd., 5/16-18 x 1" .... 417 1186230 Nut-Hex Hd., 5/16-18 ................... 218 1100808 Bolt-HexHd., 5/16-18 x 1-1/4"..... 219 55088 Bushing-Drag Bar ........................ 220 1916121001 Drag Bar........................................ 121 1916569001 Bracket-Stop ............................... 122 1916570001 Arm- Reverse(Drag Stake) .......... 123 1916708001 Bracket- Hood Support................. 224 1916707001 Bracket- Support Channel ............ 125 118632826 191677127 111160728 1107382

Bolt- He)_Hd. 5/16"-18 x 5/8"........ 6Spacer........................................... 1Bolt- HexHal.5/16"-18 x 2-1/4" ,.. 1Washer- 5/16" I.D......................... 1

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HANDLEBARS,FORWARDCLUTCHCABLE,ANDHANDLEBARMOUNTINGHARDWARE

2

J

II

11

17

13

1419

15

3

i 21

7

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CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

HANDLEBARS, FORWARD CLUTCH CABLE, AND HANDLEBAR MOUNTING HARDWARE

REF PARTNo. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

123456789

10111213141516

1916909 Handlebar,Upper- Incl. Ref. 2 ..... 11900765 Decal-Forward ClutchBail ............ 19854 Bolt-Curved Hd., 5/16-18 x 1-1/2". 61100806 Bolt-Hex Hd., 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"........ 155044 Bracket,Cable................................ 11916106001 Bail-Forward Clutch...................... 198551916712110024211862309811550481100068983711073831100044

Screw, 10-24 x 2". ......................... 1Spring-Forward Clutch.................. 1Lockwasher-5/16". ........................ 6Nut-Hex Hd., 5/16-18.................... 6Nut-Hex Hd., Lock, 1/4-20 ............ 1CableAssy-Forward Clutch........... 1Bolt-Hex Hd., 3/8-16 x 3/4"........... 2Locknut-Hex Hd., 3/8-16 ............... 2Washer-Flat, 3/8............................ 2Bolt-Hex Hd., 5/16-18 x 3/4"......... 2

REF PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION QT_

17 1916107001 Support, Handlebar ....................... 2i8 1110107 Locknut-Hex Hd., 5/16-18 ............. 219 1916108001 Handlebar,Lower........................... 120 9386 Klip Ring........................................ 121 9856 Clevis Pin....................................... 122 9552 Screw-Hex Hd., 1/4-20 x 1/2",

Self-Tapping.............................. 423 1901273001 Panel ............................................. 124 1916804 Decal-Logo ................................... 1

3

4

DRIVESHAFTASSEMBLY

7

8

lO

REF PARTNo. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 1100004 Bolt-Hex Head,5/16-24 x 3/4,Grade5 ...................................... 1

Washer-Belleville.......................... 1Pulley-Transmission..................... 1Key-Transmission Pulley,3/16 x 1 1Support Washer-Front.................. 1

2 99443 19113214 93015 500276 95177 17148 500439 1916541

10 1224-1

1224-2

1224-3

1224-4

1325C

SnapRing ..................................... 1Bearing-TaperedRoller with race.. 2Support Washer-Rear................... 1Driveshaft Assembly .................... 1Shim-Rear BearingCap,

.010 thick .................................. NRShim-Same as above except

.030 thick .................................. NRShim-Same asabove except

.005 thick................................... NRShim-Same as above except

.062 thick................................... NRShim Set-Includes the following

shims: two #1224-1, two 1224-2,one 1224-3, and one#1224-4 ... NR

A/R - As Required

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WHEELSHAFT,_ TILLERSHAFTASSEMBLIES

3

2

FRONT

7

4

3

2

7

4

4

7

10

2

3

7

9

4

2

31

REF PARTNo. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

123

951295111166-11166-21166-31166-41166-51086

Retainer-Snap Ring, "E" Type..... 2Retainer-Snap Ring..................... 4Shim-0.062" Thick...................... A/RShim-0.030" Thick ...................... NRShim--O.015"Thick...................... A/RShim-0.010" Thick...................... A/RShim-0.005" Thick...................... NRBushing-Bronze .......................... 4

REF PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

5 19167226 93057 1132-28 19042789 1915074

10 110411 191654212 1916484

Wheel Shaft ................................. 1Key-Wheel Shaft, Hi Pro, 1/4 x 1 1Spacer......................................... 4Worm Gear-Wheel Shaft ............ 1Tiller Shaft ................................... 1Woodruff Key-Tiller Shaft............ 1Worm Gear-Tiller Shaft .............. 1Plug-Vent .................................... 1

NR - As Required

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CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

TRANSMISSION HOUSING, COVERS, SEALS, GASKETS, AND PLUG

t

9

12

13

11

1514

REF PART REF PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. No. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

9

345

5A6

97271186328

Plug-Transmission Oil Fill/Check.. 1Bolt-Hex Hd., FlangeLock,

5/16-18 x 5/8", GR5 .................. 8This Ref. No. not used.This Ref. No. not used.

1916641001 Cover-Trans. Housing Front ......... 11916109001 Cover-Trans. Housing, Rear ......... 150032 Gasket-TransmissionHousing Cover

(Front and Rear) ........................ 29617 Oil Seal-Drive Shaft ...................... 19621 Oil Seal-Wheel Shaft..................... 2

1916752001 Transmission Case,Rear Housingand TubeAssembly.................... 1

10 1909374 Oil SeaI-TineShaft ....................... 211 55011-1 Gasket-BearingCap (.010" thick). 1

55011-2 Gasket-BearingCap (.030" thick).. 112 1916111001 Cap-Rear Bearing ........................ 113 1186331 Bolt-Flanged Hd., 5/16-18 x 1" .... 214 1100044 Bolt-Flanged Hd., 5/.16-18x 3/4' .. 115 1100242 Lockwasher,5/16"......................... 1

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ENGINE,ENGINEBRACKETS,ANDFORWARDDRIVEMECHANISM

17

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CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

REFNo.

1234567

89

10111212A13141516

, 1718192021222324

ENGINE,ENGINEBRACKETS,ANDFORWARDDRIVEMECHANISM

PARTNo. DESCRIPTION

191611200111002421111696190454919045739552

11862305002719161130011138-2550369301191666199251100009191611400111007991916552001191670695589090191611600111101081107382

QTY.

Engine-Craftsman, recoil start..... 1Bracket, BeltCover........................ 1Lockwasher-5/16". ........................ 8Bolt-Hex Hd., 5/16-24 x 1/2"......... 2Decal-Warning, Hot Surfaces ....... 1Belt Cover-(includes decal 1904549) 1Bolt-Flanged Hd., Self-Tapping,

1/4-20 x 1/2".............................. 7Nut-Hex Hd., 5/16-18". ................. 4Support Washer ............................ 1Bracket, Engine, Right................... 1Shim...................................... As Req'dSpacer........................................... 1Key-3/16" x 1". .............................. 2Pulley, EngineDriven .................... 1Washer, Belleville.......................... 1Bolt-Hex Hd., 3/8-24 x 1".............. 1Bracket, Engine, Left ..................... 1Bolt-Hex Hd., 5/16-18 x 1-1/2". .... 5Belt Pulley Guard .......................... 1Belt Guide..................................... 1Bolt-Hex Hd., 3/8-16 x 1-1/2'. ...... 1Idler Pulley.................................... 1Idler Lever..................................... 1Locknut - 3/8-16". ........................ 1Washer, Flat .................................. 2

REF PARTNo. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

25 938626 191665727 5503428 5503329 1100004

30 9944

31 191136132 191611700133 190076634 1186328

35 985636 1107383-- 1771879

1905191

Klip Ring ....................................... 1V-Belt ............................................ 1Spring, Return .............................. 1Bushing-Idler Lever...................... 1Bolt-Hex Hd., 5/16-24 x 3/4",

Grade5...................................... 2Washer,Belleville,Transmission

Pulley......................................... 1Pulley-Transmission ..................... 1Bracket-Cable Mount .................... 1Decal-Stabilization ........................ 1Bolt-5/16-18 x 5/8", Engine

Bracketto Transmission ............ 4Clevis Pin-Control Cable............... 1Washer-flat, 3/8". .......................... 1Craftsman Motor Oil, SAE30

(Sears Ref. No. 33027) ..............27 oz.Owner's Manual/PartsList ............ 1

* SeeEngineAssembly, Pages40-43

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3

TINES, WHEELS

4A OPERATORPOSITION

2

LEFTSIDE

1

4 3

RIGHTSIDE

10

, , 7

5

ENGINE

-_DENOTESCU'I'TING EDGEOFTINE

TINE 2

3

WHEELSHAFT

FRONT/FORWARD

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CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

TINES,WHEELS

REF PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

234

1100044

181705917324991982612

1916783

4A 1733398

Bolt-HexHead,5/16-18 x 3/4",Grade5, Tine Mounting ............. 12

Tine-Twin-Edged, Left-Facing....... 3Locknut-Hex Hd.,5/16-18 ..........;. 12Bolt-Hex Hd., 3/8-16 x 2" (tine

holder to tiller shaft) .................. 2ReplacementSet of 6 Tines-

including three right-facing tines,three left-facing tines; and allrequired assembly hardware ..... 1

Loeknut- Hex Hd., 3/8"-16 ............ 2

REF PARTNO. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.

5 1817060 Tine-Twin-Edged, Right-Facing..... 36 1916691001 Tine Holder- left side .................... 1

6A 1916692001 Tine Holder- right side .................. 17 50273-01 Wheel & Tire Assy-Left Side......... 18 50273-02 Wheel & Tire Assy-Right Side ..... 19 9380 Clevis Pin-.312" x 1-3/4", secures

wheel hub to wheel shaft ........... 2Hair Pin Cotter .............................. 210 9338

IMPORTANT:LEFTAND RIGHTSIDESOFTILLERAREDETERMINEDBYSTANDINGIN THEOPERATORPOSITION(BEHINDTHEHOOD)AND FACINGTHEDIRECTIONOFFORWARDTRAVEL.

MOUNTTINESSOTHECUTTINGEDGEATTHETOPOFEACHTINEFACESTHEOPERATOR

(TOP)

LEFT-FACINGTINE RIGHT-FACINGTINE

/ (BOTTOM)

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CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

Craftsman4-Cycle, 3HP Engine(143-993001)

9OO

80

II _ 40--

83311

I

223A_

178.224

_.169 25

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CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

Craftsman4-Cycle, 3HP Engine(143.993001

Ref # Pad # Description Qty

1 . 36560 Cylinder(incl.2,20,72, 125) ............................1

2 26727 DowelPin..........................214 28277 Washer..............................115 31334 GovernorRod.................... 116 31510 GovernorLover.................. 117 31335 GovernorLeverClamp...... 118 651018 Screw,TorxT-15,

8- 32x 19/64".................. 119 31426 ExtensionSpring .............. 120 32600 OilSeal..............................125 36552 BlowerHousingBaffle

.... (incl.262)..........................125A 35883 BaffleExtension................ 126 650802 Screw,1/4-2Ox5/8".......... 226A 650926 Screw,8- 32x 21/64"...... 130 37303 Crankshaft........................140 40020 Piston,Pin& RingSet(Std.) 140 40021 Piston,Pin& RingSet

(.010"OS)..........................141 40018 Piston& PinAssy.(Std.),

(incl.43)............................141 40019 Piston& PinAssy.(.O10OS),

(incl.43) ............................142 40022 RingSet(Std.).................. 142 40023 RingSet(.010"0S) .......... 143 20381 PistonPinRetainingRing.. 245 30963B ConnectingRodAssy.

(incl.46 &49) .................. 146 32610A ConnectingRodBolt.......... 248 27241 ValveLifter........................249 28594 OilDipper..........................150 32197A Camshaft(MOR)................ 160 29745 BlowerHousingExtension 165 650128 Screw,10-24x1/2". ....... 169 27677A CylinderCoverGasket...... 170 35863A CylinderCover(incl.75

through83,311) .............. 172 27642 OilDrainPlug....................275 26208 OilSeal..............................180 30574A GovernorShaft.................. 181 30590A Washer..............................182 30591 GovernorGearAssy.

(incl.81)............................183 30588A GovernorSpool ................186 ',650488,Screw,1/4"-20x 1-1/4"...... 789 610961 FlywheeIKey......................190 611195 Flywheel............................192 650815 BellevilleWasher.............. 193 650816 FlywheelNut......................1100 34443B SolidStatelgnition............ 1101 610118 SparkPlugCover.............. 1102 651024 SolidStateMountingStud 2

EngineAssembly

Ref # Part # Description Qty

103

110119120125

125

126

126

130130A6021A135 33636

150 31672151 31673151A40016A169 27234A170 27666171 31410172 34146173 32447173A32446174 650783178 29752

182 6201

184 26756

185 28416A186 31858

200 36677

203 31342204 651029

206 610973209 650139209A30322215 32410223 650664223A650840224 26754A'238 650152239 27272A242 31691243 28820245 30727250 31715260 35585

651007 Screw,Torx,T-15,10- 24x 15/16"................ 2

35182 GroundWire...................... 136437 CylinderHeadGasket........ 136438 CylinderHead(incl.130) .. 136471 ExhaustValve(Std.)

(incl.151)..........................136472 ExhaustValve(1/32"OS)

(incl. 151)..........................129314C IntakeValve(Std.)

(incl. 151)..........................1293150 IntakeValve(1/32"OS)

(incl.151)..........................1650694AScrew,5/16"-18x 2". ....... 5

Screw,5/16"-18x 1-1/2".... 3ResistorSparkPlug(RJ17LM)..........................1ValveSpring......................2ValveSpringCap .............. 2IntakeValveSeal................ 1ValveCoverGasket............ 2BreatherBody.................... 1BreatherElement.............. 1ValveCover........................1BreatherTube.................... 1BreatherTubeGrommet.... 1Screw,10-24x 3/4'. ......... 2Nut& LockWasher,1/4 - 28..............................2Screw,1/4"-28x 7/8". ....... 2Carburetorto IntakePipeGasket........................1IntakePipe........................1GovernorLink....................1ControlBracket(incl.203through209A).................. 1CompressionSpring.......... 1Screw,Torx"1-10,5- 40x7/16". ................... 1Terminal............................1Screw,8 - 32x 3/4". ......... 2LockNut............................2ControlKnob.................... 1Screw,1/4"-20x 1-1B/32".... 1Screw,1/4"-20x 1-7/32".... 1IntakePipeGasket............ 1Screw,8 - 32 x 3/8". ......... 2AirCleanerGasket............ 1AirCleanerBase................ 1Screw,10- 32x 1/2". ....... 2Air CleanerFilter................ 1Air CleanerCover.............. 1BlowerHousing................ 1

Ref # Part # Description Qty

300 35584301 36246311 27625313 34080340 36247342 650751345 33344370A36261370B35703370K36695

262 650737 Screw,1/4-20x 1/2".......... 2267 34212 HoldDownBracket............ 1268 30200 Screw,10-24x9/16". ..... 1275 40024 Muffler(w/catalyst).......... 1277 650988 Screw,1/4-20x2-5/16".... 2285 36467A StarterCup........................1287 650926 Screw,8- 32x 21/64". ..... 2290 30705 FuelLine............................1292 26460 FuelLineClamp................ 2298 650665 Screw,1/4-15x 7/8".......... 2

FuelTank(incl.292,301).. 1FuelCap............................1OilFillPlug........................1Spacer..............................1FuelTankBracket.............. 1Screw,1/4-20x 7/16"........ 1HeatBaffle........................1LubricationDecal.............. 1ControlDecal.................... 1StarterDecalq.................... 1

380 640167 Carburetor(incl.184)........ 1390 590732 RewindStarter.................. 1(Note:thisenginecouldhavebeenbuilt withthe 590738RewindStarter.)

400 36439

900 ....

900 ....

GasketSet(incl. pa_numbers28754A(1),26756(1),27234A(2),27272A(1),27677A(1),29673(1),30081A(1),31688A(1),32649A(1),36437(1).Replaceme_Engine903666Replaceme_Sho_Block7543133

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Craftsman4-Cycle, 3HP Engine(143-993001)

CARBURETOR

14

29

_,37

_,37

II

590732RECOILSTARTER

-11

12

B--5

0--2

590738RECOILSTARTER

13

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II 1!--7

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CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS

CARBURETOR--Craftsman4-Cycle, 3HP Engine(143-993001)

Ref # Part # Description Qty

0 640167 Carburetor(incl.184ofEnginePartsList).............. 1

1 631615 ThrottleShaft]LeverAssy_.12 631767 ThrottleReturnSpring...... 14 6311'_4"Dust SealWasher.............. 15 631183 DustSeal..........................16 640070 ThrottleShutter ................ 17 650506 ShutterScrew.................... 210 631919 ChokeShaft& LeverAssy. 111 632042 ChokeReturnSpring........ 112 631184 DustSeaIWasher.............. 113 631183 DustSeal..........................114" 631890 ChokeShutter.................... 1

Ref # Part # Description Qty

15 630735 ChokePositioningSpring.. 116 631807 FuelFitting........................117 651025 ThrottleCrackScrew/

IdleSpeedScrew.............. 118 630766 TensionSpring.................. 120 640018 IdleRestrictorScrew........ 120A 640053 IdleRestrictorScrewCap.. 125 631867 FloatBowl..........................127 631024 FIoatShaftl ......................128 632019 Float..................................129 631028 FloatBowl"O" Ring .......... 130 631021 InletNeedle,Seat& Clip

(incl.31)............................1

Ref # Part # Description Qty

31 631022 SpringClip........................136 640019 MainNozzleTube.............. 137 632547 "0" Ring,MainNozzle

Tube..................................240 640050 HighSpeed8owINut ........ 144 27110A BowlNutWasher.............. 147 630748 WelchPlug,Idle

MixtureWell......................148 631027 WelchPlug,Atmospheric

Vent ..................................160 632760 RepairKit ..........................1

590732 RECOILSTARTER-- Craftsman4-Cycle, 3HP Engine(143-993001)

Ref# Port# Description Qty

0 590732 RewindStarter.................. 1

1 590599ASpringPin(incl.4) ............ 12 590600 Washer..............................13 590696 Retainer............................14 590601 Washer..............................15 590697 BrakeSpring......................16 590698 StarterDog........................27 590699 DogSpring........................26 590700 Pulley& RewindSpring

Assembly..........................111 590695 StarterHousingAssy.

(40degreegrommet)........ 112 590535 StarterRope(Length'98"

x 9/64"diam.)....................113 590701 StarterHandle....................1

590738 RECOILSTARTER-- Craftsman4-Cycle, 3HP Engine(143-993001)

Ref# Part # Description Qty

0 590738 RewindStarter.................. 13 590740 Retainer............................16 590616 StarterDog........................27 590617. DogSpring........................28 590618APulley& RewindSpring

Assembly..........................111 590687AStarterHousingAssy.

(40degreegrommet)........ 112 590535 StarterRope(Length98"

x 9/64"diam.)....................113 590701 StarterHandle....................114 590760 SpringClip........................1

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