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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.299751
CRRFrZMR#®
5.0 HP
Caution:
14 INCH DTH
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
REAR TINE TILLER W_TH
and Instructmns
Before Operating
COUNTER ROTATING TINES
This Eqmpment
• Assembly
• Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustment
° Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • Read the operatingand service instruction manuai care- , Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating fully. Be thoroughlyfamiliar with the controls and the position. proper use of the equipment, Know howto stopthe unit • Take allpossibleprecautionswhen leavingthe machine anddisengage the controls quickly. unattended_ Disengage the power take-off, lower the • Never allow childrento operate the equipmenL
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CONGRATULATIONS onyourpurchase ofaSears TiIler,. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It hasbeendesigned, engineered andmanufactured to giveyouthebestpossible dependability andperformance. HORSEPOWER: 5.0 HP Should youexperience anyproblems youcannot easily remedy, pleasecontact yournearest authorized Sears DISPLACEMENT: 12o57cur in. Service Center/Departmento Theyhavecompetent, well- trained technicians andthepropertools to service or repair GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 QUARTS this unit. (UNLEADED) Please read and r
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L TABLE OF CON ....... _,_ _ ................. L±JUUlULU_ ,,,I ,ll_ Inl,, _ .... II uln,,,, .............................. SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...................... 3,14-16 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ................................. 16-19 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 STORAGE ..............................................
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ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when the tilter was purchased. They are also available at most Sears Retail outlets, Catalog and Service Centers° Most Sears Stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your tiller, ENGINE ,, ,i,J............ : :-.. -o STABILIZER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG MUFFLER ........ i,,i, ,! J) i .......... TILLER PERFORMANCE iiiiiii1,,,,,,,11,11 " i,,_ FURROW OPENER /,_,_ r,,lllll ....... TILLER MAINTENANCE HAIRPIN
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ill, ii ......... .................. ASSEMBLY .................... ill i,, i ,m,L , ,,,,i ill ,,,,,,,i ,,,l,,,,qw TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TILLER YOU WILL NEED: OPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig. 1) (1) Utility knife The righthand (R.H.) and left hand (LH.) sidesof yourtiller (1) Wire cutter are determinedfrom the operator's positionwhile standing behindflier. (1) Screwdriver (1) Tire pressure gauge (1) Pair of pliers FRONT (1) 9/16" wrench (or 9/16" socket,ratchet, and extension; or adjustable wrench) LEFT
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ASSEMBLY UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) Grasp handle assembly. Hold in"up" position, Be sure handle lock remains ingearcase notch. Slide handle assembly into position staples when handling or disposing of I CAUTION: Be careful of exposed i cartoning material. f- ;_ _.. ,. ..i HANDLE ASSEMBLY f "u.".OSITiON IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES • While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties securing "" r "'_" TIGHTEN HANDLE | handle assembly to
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ASSEMBLY REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 6) • Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of • Make sure shiftlever indicatorts in "N" (neutral)posi- shift lever indicator, tion (See Fig, 6) • Insert hairpinclip through hole of shift rodto secure, • Tilt tiller forward by Iiftirlg handie_ Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield. • Insertother end of shift rod _ntohole in shift lever, • Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of , Insert second ha
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i,J i,, OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER, Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference, DRIVE THROTTLE CONTROL CONTROL SHIFT LEVER BAR CHOKE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR RECOIL STARTER HANDLE DEPTH STAKE SHIELD c LEVELING OUTER SIDE SHIELD FIG. 8 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standar
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OPERATION The operation of any tiller can result In foreign oblects thrown Into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling° We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 10) Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and The depth stake canbe raised or toweredto aUowyoumore oil or attempting to start engine.
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TURNING ° The engine tn your unit has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil, • Releasethe drive controlbar, • With engine level, clean area around oil filler plug and • Movethrottle controlto "SLOW" position. remove ptugo . Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position. • Engine otl should be to point of overflowing. For Tines will not turn. approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICA- • Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. TIONS" on page 3 of t
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OPERATION TILLING HINTS TO START ENGINE (See Fig, 13) ............................... i i i,i, l/ i H i,,,, "OFF" posltlon when starting engine handling your tiller, start actual field I zt ,.o,,.o oo°,.o, ,n ! ........... ............ CAUTION: Untilyou areaccustomed to use with thro_!e In slow position (told- way between FAST" and "IDLE"). * Make sure spark plug wire is propedy connected° . Move shift lever indicator to "N" (neutral) position. • Tilling is digging into, turning over, and breaki
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OPEBATUON CULTIVATING OUTER VIEW OF TIRE Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre- vent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the F--""v_ . CLEVIS plants, At the same time, breaking up the upper layer of soil crust will help retain moisture in the soil. Best digging depth is 1" to 3'L Lower the outer side shields to protect small plants from being buried, • Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which will allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rough cond
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES , m, m .................. SCHEDULE _ / MA,.TE.A.CE ,,o RE, U ,R SER\',OE , Check Engine 0tl Level kit t_ .... Change Engtne Oil if !_1_2 ...... _ 0ii PivotPoints I_ ii H,, InspectSparkArrester Muffler if iii w INNN "' ................... InspectAir Screen V' ...., iHll ................. ReplaceAir CleanerCartridge _2 Clean EngineCylinderFins b/ ,mLm ,,,, - ........................ • J_ Hllll _tt,,,, ............... ReplaceSpark P!ug L... if .............. 1 - Change mor
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ILmTMES Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt and debris. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns. ENGINE AIR CLEANER (See Fig. 20) Replace aircleaner cartridgeeverytwenty-fivehours, more LUBRICATION of
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER TRANSMISSION Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with Your transmission issealed and wil! only require lubrication if serviced° exhaust system_ Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create afire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace CLEANING if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for • Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc_of all foreign matter. cleaning and inspection. Replace if
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ERVNCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig, 24) Figs. 24 and 25) NOTE: For ease of removal,removehairpinclipandclevis pinfrom left wheel. Pullwheel outfrom tillerabout 1 inch° , Moveleft wheel and remove belt guard as described in "TO REMOVE BELT GUARD", • Remove two (2) cap nutsandwashersfrom sideofbelt guard° • Loosen belt guides "A" and "B" and also nuts "C" and • Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard (located behind wheel). • Remove o
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 26, 27 and • To maintain the superb tilling performance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness, 28) wear, and bending, particularlythetines which are next to the transmission+ If the gap between the tines CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear exceeds 3-1/2 inches they should be replaced or gloves or other protection when han- A ....... straightened as necessary. dling tines. • New tines should be assembled as shown in Fig+28+ Sharpe
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;ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FINAL SETTING ENGINE • Start engine andallow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments withengine runningand drive control TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE bar in"DISENGAGED" position° (See Fig, 29) • With throttle control lever in "SLOW" position, turn • Loosencable clamp screw to allow cable to move, needle valve in (clockwise) untilengine beginsto die then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine runs • Move throttle control lever on upper handle to "FAST" posit
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STORAGE ENGINE OIL immediately prepare your' tilter for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more, Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See "ENGINE" inthe Customer Responsibilities section of CAUTION: Never store the tiller with this manual), where fumes may reach an open flame CYLINDERS gasoline In the tank inside a building or spark, Allow the engine to cool • Remove spark plug, before storing in any enclosure° i.i . iHi m ,,, ...
