Sears 944.621534 Owner's Manual

5.5 hp 24 inch tine width front tine tiller

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OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

944.621534

Important:

Read and fol low

all Safety Rules

and In struc tions

Be fore Op er at ing

This Equip ment

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

5.5 HP

24 INCH TINE WIDTH

FRONT TINE TILLER

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Service and Ad just ments

• Repair Parts

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Page 1 24 INCH TINE WIDTH and In struc tions Be fore Op er at ing FRONT TINE TILLER This Equip ment • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Ad just ments • Repair Parts Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...
Page 2: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND POWERED RO TA RY TILLERS TRAINING • Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are dangerous. • Read the Owner’s Manual care ful ly. Be thor ough ly • Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, fa mil iar with the controls and the proper use of the or other safety protective devices in place.
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 UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2) (See Fig. 3) • Loosen nut “A”. CAUTION: Be careful of exposed • Insert stake support between engine bracket halves sta ples when handling or disposing with stake spring down. of cartoning material.
Page 6: 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 locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your tiller or in literature supplied with the product.
Page 7 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 over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
Page 8 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o hol IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids OIL OR FUEL.
Page 9 OPERATION BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER Break-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine control before you actually begin tilling. • Start engine, tip tines off ground by pressing handles down and engage tine control to start tine rotation. Allow tines to rotate for ﬁ ve minutes. •...
Page 10: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
Page 11: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent ﬁ res! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean mufﬂ er area of all grass, dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot mufﬂ...
Page 12: Service & Adjustments
MAINTENANCE MUFFLER TRANSMISSION Do not operate tiller without mufﬂ er. Do not tamper with Your transmission is sealed and will only require lubrication exhaust system. Damaged mufﬂ ers or spark arresters could if it is serviced. create a ﬁ re hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if CLEANING necessary.
Page 13 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING - 12-3/4" PATH (See TINE CONTROL Fig. 18) “OFF” POSITION • Remove outer tines. BODY TINE CONTROL “ON” POSITION TINE CON TROL CABLE tine_6 CABLE CLIP INNER TINES ONLY FIG. 18 NOTE: When reassembling outer tines, be sure right tine assembly (marked “R”) and left tine assembly (marked “L”) are mounted to correct side of tine shaft.
Page 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE V-BELT (See Fig. 21) BELT REPLACEMENT • Install new V-belt to engine pulley ﬁ rst then to trans- Replace V-belt if it has stretched considerably or if it has mis sion pulley. Be sure belt is positioned on inside cracks or frayed edges.
Page 15: 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 Maintenance section of this man ual). WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open ﬂ...
Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in the Operation section. Engine ﬂ ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge.
Page 17: Repair Parts-Tiller
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621534 HANDLE ASSEMBLY handle_assy_99_9 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 137118X021 Panel, Control 12000027 Ring, Clip 12000059 Retainer, Ring 9266R Grip, Handle 98000129 Nut, Flange 72010520 Bolt 5/16-18 x 2-1/2 STD533107 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4...
Page 18 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621534 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY belt_guard_10 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 23230506 Screw Set 5/16-18 x 3/8 Patch 12000028 Ring, Retainer 130812 Sheave, Engine 151223 Sheave, Transmisison 86777 Screw Hex Wsh SLT 12000036...
Page 19 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621534 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY wheel_d.stake_2 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 9194R Pin, Clevis 5388J Spring, Stake 74760520 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 121117X Bolt, Shoulder 9188R Wheel STD523107 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4...
Page 20 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621534 TINE ASSEMBLY tine_ipb_3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156926 Tine, Outer, R.H. 156923 Tine, Inner, L.H. 3146R Retainer, Spring Zinc 156925 Tine, Outer, L.H. 156924 Tine, Inner, R.H. 4929H Pin, Clevis...
Page 21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621534 TRANSMISSION transmission_12 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Gr. 2 9173R Spacer, Split STD523732 Bolt, Fin, Hex 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 19091412 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 12 Ga.
Page 22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621534 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 166217 Decal, Logo Control Panel 192380 Decal, Logo Belt Guard 176783 Decal, Engine Oper 190805 Decal, Tire Shield 137283 Decal, Cntrl Pnl Inst. 110614X Decal, Hand Placement 162384 Decal, Tine Shield Warning...
Page 23: Repair Parts-Engine
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621534 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 126302, TYPE NO. 0206-E1 1022 1034 1029 1026 1023 914A 914B 1022 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL...
Page 24 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621534 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 126302, TYPE NO. 0206-E1 633A 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633A 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1022...
Page 25 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621534 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 126302, TYPE NO. 0206-E1 209A 836A...
Page 26 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621534 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 126302, TYPE NO. 0206-E1 1211 1210 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1005 1070 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022...
Page 27 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621534 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 126302, TYPE NO. 0206-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699510 Cylinder Assembly 698214 Plate-Cylinder Head 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 699207 Base-Air Cleaner 699486 Head-Cylinder 696024 •Ø‡...
Page 28 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.621534 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 126302, TYPE NO. 0206-E1 PART DESCRIPTION 693867 Ø‡ Seal-Choke/Throttle Shaft 633A 691321 Ø‡ Seal-Throttle Shaft 692076 Boot-Spark Plug 699206 Screw (Control Panel) 694257 Spacer 393757 Deﬂ...
Page 29 SERVICE NOTES...
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Page 32 02488 PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. 192373 03.26.04 TR...

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