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Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.627594 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.627594
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
9.0 HP
21 INCH TINE WIDTH
REAR TINE TILLER WITH
COUNTER ROTATING TINES
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts

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  • Page 1 Safety Rules 21 INCH TINE WIDTH and Instructions Before Operating REAR TINE TILLER WITH This Equipment COUNTER ROTATING TINES • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND POWERED ROTARY TILLERS TRAINING • Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are • Read the Owner’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly dangerous. familiar with the controls and the proper use of the •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TILLER For Two (2) years from date of purchase Sears Canada, Inc. will repair or replace at Sears option free of charge parts which are defective as a result of material or workmanship.

  • Page 4: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY 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.
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) HANDLE ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples "UP" POSITION when handling or disposing of cartoning material. IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TIGHTEN HANDLE TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK LOCK LEVER TO CABLES.
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 7) INSERT CABLE CLIP (See Fig. 6) • Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator. • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column. Push cables into clip. •...

  • Page 7: Operation

    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. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
  • Page 8 OPERATION 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 a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 9 OPERATION • For cold weather operation you should change oil for TURNING easier starting (See oil viscosity chart in the Customer • Release the drive control bar. Responsibilities section of this manual). • Move throttle control to “SLOW” position. • To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili- •...
  • Page 10 OPERATION TILLING HINTS TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13) CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in handling your tiller, start actual field use “DISENGAGED” position when starting with throttle in slow position. engine. • Tilling is digging into, turning over, and breaking up When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out packed soil before planting.
  • Page 11 OPERATION CULTIVATING OUTER VIEW OF TIRE Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to prevent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the 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"...

  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS DE MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE SU SERVICIO REGULAR FECHAS DE SERVICIO Revisar el nivel del aceite del motor Cambiar el aceite del motor Aceitar los puntos de pivote Inspeccionar el supresor del silenciador Inspeccionar la rejilla de aire Limpiar/cambiar el cartucho del filtro de aire Limpiar las aletas del cilindro del motor...
  • Page 13 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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.

  • Page 14: Service & Adjustments

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER TRANSMISSION Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with Once a season, lubricate the right hand side gear case exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could grease fitting with 1 oz. of EP #1 Grease. create a fire hazard.
  • Page 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 24) TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25) • Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch (2.5 cm). • Remove belt guard. (See “TO REMOVE BELT GUARD” •...
  • Page 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • To maintain the superb tilling performance of this ma- TINE REPLACEMENT chine the tines should be checked for sharpness, wear, (See Figs. 26, 27 and 28) and bending, particularly the tines which are next to the transmission.
  • Page 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 30) Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control The carburetor has a high speed jet and has been preset at devices and systems, which are being done at the custom- the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

  • Page 18: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the ENGINE OIL 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” in the Customer Responsibilities section of this CAUTION: Never store the tiller with manual).

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. Water in fuel.

  • Page 20: Repair Parts-Tiller

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627594 HANDLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 175768 Throttle, Control 19131611 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga. 141406 Grip, Handle 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle 150628 Column, Handle, Asm. 110673X Grommet, Handle 127254X Bar, Assembly Control 165197 Clip, Plastic, Cable 6712J...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627594 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 10040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 73220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 154734 Screw Shift Lever 110111X Lever, Shift 72110404 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Grade 5 8700J Plate, Shift Indicator 86777 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Slotted #10-24 x 1/2...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627594 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 138402 Bumper 7192J Tie, Cable 8450J Counter Weight, R.H. 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 10040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 72470636 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 4-1/2 73220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 74760672...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627594 TRANSMISSION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 176129 Transmission Assembly 100433M Gear, Cluster, Red., 2nd and 3rd 170325 Gearcase Assembly, R.H., 8357J Gear, Reverse Idler with Bearing (Includes Key No. 18) 674A289 Gear Assembly, Reverse Idler 8370J Bolt, Upset (Includes Key Numbers 28 and 30)
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627594 TINE SHIELD PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 102701X Grip 161416X558 Shield, Side, Outer, L.H. 73220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 8393J Pin, Depth Stake 138420 Stake, Depth 12000036 Ring, Klip 74930632 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2 72140508...
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627594 TINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 6556J Tine, L.H., 14" 101194M Tine, L.H., 14" 100445L Hub Assembly 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 10040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 74610616 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 1 6557J Tine, R.H., 14" 74610624 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 1-1/2 4929H...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627594 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 158097 Decal, Logo 171779 Decal, Logo Belt Guard 162384 Decal, Warning 145023 Decal, Battery 110614X Decal, Hand Placement 138546 Decal, Shift Indicator 120076X Decal, Warning, Rotaing Tines 171918 Decal, Engine HP 137282 Decal, Instr.

  • Page 27: Repair Parts-Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627594 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 19G402, TYPE NO. 1170-E1...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627594 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 19G402, TYPE NO. 1170-E1...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627594 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 19G402, TYPE NO. 1170-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 495631 Cylinder Assembly 272707 ‡Ø Gasket, Intake Manifold 495657 Bushing, Cylinder 94778 Stud, Carb. Mounting 391086 • Seal, Oil 393576 Housing, Rewind Starter...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627594 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 19G402, TYPE NO. 1170-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690125 Nozzle, Carburetor (Standard) 398525 Insulator 690126 Nozzle, Carburetor (High Altitude) 93722 Terminal, Spade 497669 Base, Air Cleaner 491893 Bushing Governor Crank 273101 +•...
  • Page 31 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 32 PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. 179553 Rev. 1 8.21.01 TR...

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