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®
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
ES
COUNTER ROTATING TI
This Equipment
oAssembUy
• Operation
, Customer Responsibilities
oService and Adjustments
oRepair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. • Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. familiar with the controls and the proper use of the , Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage position_ the controls quickly° , Take all possibl
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tiller.. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS • It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.. HORSEPOWER: 5°0 HP Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized Sears DISPLACEMENT: t257 cu in.. Service Center/Department They have competent, well- trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit_ GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 Quarts Unle
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 14 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ................................. 16-19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...................... 3,14-16 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 STORAGE .................................................................... 20 WARRANTY ................................................................... 3
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ACCESSORIES ,i ,i ii ......................... These accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are also available at most Sears Retalt outlets, Catalog and Service Centers. Most Sears Stores can order repatr parts for you when you provide the mo del number of your tiller. ENGINE GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER MUFFLER AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG ,,, ,,,..................... ................ TILLER PERFORMANCE ....... ,_,_ .............................. ,, ,,, u,,Lu FURROW OPENER TIL
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ASSEMBLY ......... ................................................. i i ,, illl ii ll,, Your' new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for' shipping purposes, To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary' to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY OPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig. 1) A socket wrench set will make assembly easier_ St
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o Grasp handle assembly, Hold in"up" position. Be sure UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle assembly into position_ staples when handling or disposing of CAUTION: Be careful of exposed cartoning material, _,_-=_._;, / HANDLE ASSEMBLY -'--.._,, '.;:: _ "UP" POSITION IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES. • While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame and depth st
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ASSEMBLY :: ii_Ul, i ill ,l_ i i..... i, REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 6) , Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of , Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N" (neutral) posi- shift lever indicator. tion (See Fig. 6) , Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure. • Tilt tillerforward by lifting handle, Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield. • Insert other end of shift rod into hole in shift lever, • Rotate tiller handle to the right and
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L KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFEFY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER, Compare the illustrationswith your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference_ DRIVE CONTROL THROTTLE BAR CONTROL SHIFT LEVER CHOKECONTROL SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR RECOIL STARTER HANDLE \ DEPTH STAKE LEVELING SHIELD OUTER SIDE SHIELD FIG. 8 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American
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.......... ,,_i IHIIlll ................... " _ I_l,I I ............ | The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects 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 spec- tacles or standard safety glasses. ' ,/ ,llll .......... DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 10) HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more
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OPERATUON TURNING CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12) . Release the drive control bar. • The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the factory, already filfed with SAE 30 summer weight oil, • Move throttle control to "SLOW" position • With engine level, clean area around oil filler plug and • Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position. remove plug, Tines wilt not turn. • Engine oil should be to point of overflowing° For . Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. approximate cap
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OPERATION TILLING HINTS TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13) i i i illl,J IH ul,i lllll ii Hll, ................... i i ¸ ii L,J : ..... _ CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in handling your tiller, start actual field . DISENGAGED position when start- mg engine, use CAUTION: with throttle Until you in slow are accustomed position (mid- to J ,Jlll,ll,ll,,,,,IHI, ..... way between "FAST" and "iDLE"), • Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected. • Tilling is digging into, turning over, and breaking up
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OPERATION i llllllll,i i,Hlllll , ,,i,, ,lll,ll i i ,,,lll,,_ CULTIVATING OUTER VIEW OF TIRE Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre- vent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the CLEVIS PIN 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" (2°5-7°5 cm), Lower the outer side shields to protect small plants from being buried. • Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which will all
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CUSTOM SCHEDULE OA,NTENANOE AS YOU COMPLETE /_,M_ _ 4 ,_//'z_74 SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE /@Z4_/..._._-_'/TM- Check Engine Oil Level 6/ 6/ ........ ,, in Change Engine Oil _ i_1.2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester Muffler 6/' i ii i/lu iHll Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge I_ 2 . . Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug $/' t - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures,, 2 - Service more often when operating in d
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CUSTO PO IL ES u_ 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. r irrl r ENGINE AIR CLEANER (See Fig. 20) Service air cleaner cartridge every twenty-five ho
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i " iJ i,i , r i,_,,,i ................... i ill ii ilUl LJTUES ESPONS MUFFLER TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and will only require lubrication Do not operate tiller' without muffier_ Do not tamper with if serviced° exhaust system, Damaged mufflers or spark arrestors could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark CLEANING attester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for • Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc, of all fo
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SERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig, 24) Figs. 24 and 25) NOTE: For ease of removal, remove hairpin clip and clevis , Move left wheel and remove belt guard as described in pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch. "TO REMOVE BELT GUARD". , Remove two (2) cap nutsand washers from side of belt • Loosen belt guides "A" and "B" and also nuts "C" and guard, _'D 1_" o Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard , Remove ol
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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, particularly the tines 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- straightened as necessary. iA ............... dling tines. • New tines should be assembled as shown in Ftg_ 28. Sharpened tine ed
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ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE A FINAL SETTING ENGINE • Start engine and allow to warm for five minute& Make final adjustments with engine running at idle and drive TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE control bar in "DISENGAGED" position,, (See Fig. 29) • With throttle control lever in "SLOW" position, turn idle • Loosen cable clamp screw to allow cable to move, needle valve in (clockwise) until engine begins to die • Move throttte control lever on upper handle to "FAST" then turn out (counterclockwise) until
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STORAGE ENGINE OIL immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit wil! not be used for 30 days or more. Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil, (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities section of CAUTION: Never store ttle tiller with this manual). gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame CYLINDERS or spark. Allow the engine to cool • Remove spark plug, before storing in any enclosure, • Pour 1 ounce (29
