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Sears Craftsman 842.252440 Owner's Manual

Sears Craftsman 842.252440 Owner's Manual

5.0 hp 36" tine width versatile tow behind tiller attachment
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SE/A-Jf S
OW_
'S
UAL
ODEL NO.
_42.252440
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
WIDTH
TOW
ATTACH
NT
. Assembly
. Operation
. Customer
Responsibilities
. Service and Adjustment
. Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A
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  • Page 1 SE/A-Jf S ODEL NO. _42.252440 WIDTH Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules ATTACH and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment . Assembly . Operation . Customer Responsibilities . Service and Adjustment . Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A ii!l!lll...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for the Tow-Behind Tiller Attachment TRAiNiNG Never store equipment with gasoline tank inside of a building where fumes reach an open flame or spark Allow Read opening Service instructions carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with engine cool before storing...
  • Page 3 Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain th_ equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual. If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ....Operation ......7-10 Customer Responsibilities ....Customer Responsibilities ..11-13 Warranty ...... Service & Adjustments ....14-15 Product Specifications ....Storage ....Accessories ....Troubleshooting ....Assembly ......Repair Parts-Tiller ....18-25 aNDEX E (Cont) Accessories .....
  • Page 5 THESE ACCESSORIES WERE AVAILABLE WHEN THE TILLER WAS PURCHASED. THEY ARE ALSO AVIALABLEAT 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 ..
  • Page 6 ..,, , ASSEMBLY J,rrT,,,, ..............::: ;:::........... TO REMOVE UNIT FROM FLOATING CARTON UNPACKCARTON ACCESSORY ® Cut from top to bottom all four corners of the carton TILLER WEIGHTS and lay panels flat.. (See Fig1) COTTER e Remove lag screw that holds the floating hitch to the FLAT WASHER packing skid..
  • Page 7 ='_-- ......,_,,, ,J, ..........,._L,,LU,, ,J L .... OPERATmO KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLFR Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save the manual for future reference ....
  • Page 8 Theoperation ofanytillercanresult i nforeign objects thrown intotheeyes, w hichcan result i nsevere eyedamage. A lways wearsafety glasses o r eyeshields 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 TnLLER TRANSPORTSNG YOUR TILLER...
  • Page 9 WARNING: Experience Indicates that alcohol BEFORE STARTRNG ENGNNE blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) attract moisture which leads FiLL ENGINE WiTH OIL (See Fig. 6) separation formation acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO of an engine...

  • Page 10: Controls

    OPERATJO if the soil is extremely hard and dry, it may be SPARK CHOKE desirable to cross till an area at shallow depth first, PLUG then till in the direction of planting rows on the THROTTLE second pass at the final depth CONTROL •...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    i, i i1,,i,i, ,i CUSTOM ILITIES ......... GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or The warranty on this Vehicle does no! cover items that replace air filter, and check tines and belts for wear, have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence, To A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air- receive full value from the warranty, operator must...

  • Page 12: Engine

    ,,,i ii,,i i i,=,1,1 ,,i CUSTOM IBmLITI =ill 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 oli, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance.

  • Page 13: Spark Plug:

    CUSTOME ............ CLEANnNG SCREW Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. foreign matter° Keep finished surfaces wheels free all gasoline, oil, etc. Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose clean your unit unless muffler, filter carburetor are covered...
  • Page 14 1,1,, i1,1,,, ,i ,111 ,,,i,,,,,,i, iiii1,,,,,i, i ADJUSTMENTS ..i, I , i,,11,1,, ..i,ii I i,,111,1,,i, TO REPLACE V-BELT CLUTCHING PULLEY TRANSMISSION Replace V-belt if it been damaged from BELT GUIDE PULLEY slipping under heavy loads considerably or if it shows cracks or' frayed edges.
  • Page 15 ADJUSTMENTS u,,,, , ..ENGINE THROTTLE UNKAGE 11.IROTTLESTOP TOADJUSTCARBURETOR (See Fig. 18) carburetor been preset at the factory adjustment should necessary° However, minor adjustments may be required compensate dirrences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. if the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows.

  • Page 16: Fuel System

    STORAGE NOTE: Fuel stabilizer' acceptable Immediately prepare your til+er storage alternative in minimizing formation of fuel of the season or if the unit will not be deposits during storage+ Add stabilizer used for 30 days or more+ gasoline in fuel tank storage container.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTI PROBLEM: Probable Cause ---_- Possibte Remedy WiLL NOT START OR HARD TO START No gasoline in Fuel Tank ----_ Fill tank with gasoline Choke not set propedy Place Choke Control in "CHOKE" position Throttle Control not set properly Place Throttle Control in "FAST" position Choked improperly, flooded Engine Move Choke control to "RUN"...
  • Page 18 6°-.41 jq 75C jZ, > 86" _--40 > 12/-_ _.-";.< &3 67 _ -'"%'. "'43 7'_/'''-. x"_ _..1"5 €_O "84 38"...
  • Page 19 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP TDLLER--MODEL NUMBER 842.252440 Part Ref. Part Ref. Qty. Ku_ber Description HL{_ber l)escriptim R_ I. 60 20941 Engine Decal, Caution Flag 20295 Guide - Belt 61 *GM-18012B Bolt - 3/B"-16 x 1 3/4" Hex HD Washer - 1/2" x 1 1/4"...

  • Page 20: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS 5 HP TiLLER--MODEL NUMBER 842.252440 Ref. Part N_m_aer' Description 20344 Dust Cap *STD541431 Locknut, 5/16"-18 20123 Flange & Bearing Assy Gasket, Flange 20122 4119 Locknut, I/4"-20 HexO Drive Housing & Bearing Assy - LH 20120 20136 Gasket, Drive Housing 20127 Tine Shaft Assy 20121...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 842.252440 ENGINE--BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO.130202, TYPE NO.3286-01, & MODEL NO.135202, TYPE NO.0304-01 (_22 * REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL 1019 LABEL KIT] 358 GASKET SET l SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL, Assemblies include all parts shown in frames.
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 842.252440 ENGINE--BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO.130202, TYPE NO.3286-01, & MODEL NO.135202, TYPE NO.0304-01 t200 37.3 :3O5 © "(Q16 ,I, REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL Assemblies include all parts shown in frames,,...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 842.252440 ENGINE--BROGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO.130202, TYPE NO.3286-01, & MODEL NO.135202, TYPE NO.0304-01 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KiT l Assemblies include al! parts shown in frames,...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 842.252440 ENG|NE--BRIGGS & STRATTON, MODEL NO. 130202, TYPE NO. 3286-01 REF. PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION 395990 93758 Screw-Hex Head Cyiinder Assembly 298982 Ring Set-Piston 297565 224061 Bushing-Cylinder (Standard) Washer-Spring Note: 222263 Lock-Screw Requires Special Tools 298983 Ring Set-Piston...
  • Page 25 REPAnR PARTS 5 HP TiLLER--MODEL NUMBER 842.252440 ENGINE--BRiGGS & STRATTON, MODEL NO. 130202, TYPE NO. 3286-01 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTfON 93158 67838 Grommet-Breather 221839 Screw-Blower Housing Washer Choke Shaft Tube Mounting (Brass) 491435 Efement-Air Cleaner 261696 221511 Shield-Cylinder Gear-Timing 494279 Air Cleaner Kit...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS 5 HP TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 842.252440 ENGiNE--BRIGGS & STRATTON, MODEL NO.135202, TYPE NO. 0304-01 REF, PART REF,,PART REF, PART NO. NO DESCRIPTION NO. NO DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 298982 Ring Set-Piston 385990 Cyltnder Assembly (Standard) 297565 Bushing-Cylinder 222263 Look-Screw 298983 Ring Set-Piston Note:...
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS 5HP TeLLER--MODEL NUMBER 842.252440 ENGINE--BRIGGS & STRA'I-I'ON, MODEL NO. 135202, TYPE NO. 0304-01 REF, PART REF,.PART REFoPART NO,, NO,, DESCRIPTION NO, NO DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION Washer Choke Shaft Grommet-Breather 94619 67838 221839 Screw-Blower Housing (Brass) Tube Mounting 261696 Element-Air Cleaner...
  • Page 28 SERVICE OTES ..; ..:: _::...............
  • Page 29 SERVmC NOTES...
  • Page 30 ,111,,111111,1,1,11111,,1111,, iiiiii iiii ® OWNER'S MANUAL Each tiller has itsown model number. Each engine has its own model number. The model number for your'tiller will be found on the fight hand chassis The model number for your engine wilebe found on the blower housing of the engine adjacent to the spark plug All parts listed herein may be ordered from any...

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