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Craftsman 944.627592 Owner's Manual

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SEARS
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.627592
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety
Rules
and Instruct,ons
Before Operating
This Equipment
CRAFTSMAN +
9.0 HP
21 INCH TINE WIDTH
REAR TINE TILLER WITH
COUNTER ROTATING TINES
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 SEARS OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 944.627592 CRAFTSMAN + 9.0 HP Caution: 21 INCH TINE WIDTH Read and follow all Safety Rules REAR TINE TILLER WITH and Instruct,ons Before Operating COUNTER ROTATING TINES This Equipment • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities •...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place. • Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly • Keep children and pets away. familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    3. Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, Including the failure to operate and maintain the equipment according to the Instructions contained in the Owner's Manual. Warranty service is available by retuming the Craftsman Tiller to the nearest Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in Canada.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 3,13-15 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ......... 15-18 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ........21-31 OPERATION ............. 8-12...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassambled 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 6 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) HANDLE ASSEMBLY ,..' "UP" POSITION staples when handling or disposing of I & CAUTION: Be careful of exposed cartoning material. IMPORTANT: WHEN uNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TIGHTEN HANDLE LOCK LEVER TO TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK HOLD CABLES.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY INSERT CABLE CLIP (See Fig. 6) REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle • Make sure shift lever indicator is in "N" (neutral) posi- column. Push cables into clip. tion (See Fig. 7) •...

  • Page 8: 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.
  • Page 9 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 10 OPERATION Engine oil should be to point of overflowing when TURNING • engine is level. For approximate capacity see "PROD- Release the drive control bar. UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. All oil must meet A.P.I. Service Classification SF, SG or Move throttle control to "SLOW"...
  • Page 11 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13) TILLING HINTS handling your tiller, start actual field "DISENGAGED" position when start- CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in use with throttle in slow position (mid- ing engine. AUTION: Untilyouareaccustomedto way between "FAST" and "IDLE"). •...

  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION CULTIVATING ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING (See Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre- Figs. 16 and 17) vent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the • Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove plants.

  • Page 13: Maintenance Schedule

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE sERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arraster / 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 14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent & accidental starting of engine. Preventfires! Keep the englne free of grass, leaves, apilledoil, orfuel. 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 fine as contact may cause burns.
  • Page 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER TRANSMISSION Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with Your trensmission issealed and willonly require lubrication if serviced. exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters 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 cleaning and inspection.
  • Page 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 24) Figs. 24 and 25) • Remove hairpinclipandclevis pin fromleftwheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about I inch. • Removebeltguard. (See"TOREMOVEBELTGUARD" in this section of this manual). •...

  • Page 17: Service & Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT To maintain the superb tilling performance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness, (See Figs, 26, 27 and 28) wear, and bending, particularly the tines which are next to the transmission. If the gap between the tines exceeds 3-1/2 inches they should be replaced or...
  • Page 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 30) Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission con- The carburetor has a high speed jet and has been preset at trol devices and systems, which are being done at the the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

  • Page 19: Storage

    STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tiller 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" in the Customer Responsibilities section of CAUTION: Never store the tiller with this manual).

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. 1. Fillfuaitank. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in OperaUonsection. Engine flooded, Wait severalminutesbeforeattemptingto start. Dirty air cleaner. Clean or replaceair cleanercartridge. Water in fuel. Drainfuel tankand carburetor,and refilltankwith fresh gasoline.

  • Page 21: Repair Parts-Tiller

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627592 HANDLES • 28' ', s .._.__/ \'\. PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 138305 Throttle, Control 19131611 Washer 13/32xl 141406 Grip, Handle 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle 110673X Grommet, Handle 150628 Column, Handle, Asm. 127254X Bar, Assembly Control 165197 Clip, Plastic, Cable...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627592 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE 15 22 PART DESCRIPTION 106160X O-Ring 10040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 73220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 74930572 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 4-1/2 154734 Screw Shift Lever 110111X Lever, Shift 72110404 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 112 Grade 5 8700J Plate, Shift Indicator...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627592 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 138402 5015J Tire Bumper 138417 73510500 Nut 5/16-18 795R Tife Valve 74760528 Bolt, Hex 5/16.;18 x 1-3/4: 138669 Bracket, Engine 72470636 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 4-1/2 74760616 Bolt, Hex Heed 3/8-16 x 1 74760672...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627592 TRANSMISSION 17 24 " PART PART DESCRIP_ON DESCRIPTION 162169 Transmission Assembly 106389X Spacer .765 I.D. x 1.12 x 5/8 162163 Gearcase Assembly, R.H., 100433M Gear, Cluster, Red., 2nd and 3rd 8357J with Beadng (Includes Key No. 18) Gear, Reverse Idler 8370J Bolt, Upset...
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627592 TINE SHIELD PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 98000129 Nut, Flange 5/16-18 73220400 Nut, Fin, Hex 1/4-20 161416X558 Shield, Side, Outer, L.H. 104084X558 Shield, Side 8393J Pin, Depth Stake 72040410 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Gr. 5 12000036 Ring, Klip 102701X...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944,627592 TINE ASSEMBLY _"_7 PART DESCRIPTION 6556J Tine, L.H., 14" 100445L Hub Assembly 6557J Tine, R.H., 14" 101194M Tine, LH., 14" 4929H Rivet, Panhead 163552 Retainer Spring 10040600 Washer Lock 3/8 101193M Tine, R.H., 14" 74610616 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 1 73610600...
  • Page 27 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627592 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 158097 Decal, Logo 157986 Decal, Logo 157987 Decal, Logo 138813 Decal, Craftsman 110614X Decal, Hand Placement 138546 Decal, Shift Indicator 12-0076X Decal, Warning, Rotaing Tines 110612X Decal, Caution 165270 Decal, Briggs & Stra_tton 137282 Decal, Instr.
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627592 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATI'ON - - MODEL NUMBER 19G402, TYPE NO. 1170._E1 307_ 13 _ it" REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. 11036 LABEL KIT_ GASKET SET] SEE REPAIRINSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627592 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 19G402, TYPE NO. 1170-E1 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL; SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627592 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON - - MODEL NUMBER 19G402, TYPE NO. 1170-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 295871 Pulley, Rewind Starter 495631 Cylinder Assembly 490179 Spring, Rewind Starter 495657 Bushing, Cylinder 88884...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627592 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 19G402, TYPE NO. 1170-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 187 296004 Line, Fuel 95162 Clamp, Fuel Pipe 187A 497029 Line, Fuel 390391 Starter, Rewind...
  • Page 32 CRAFTSMAN + SEARS OWNER'S 9.0 HP MANUAL 21 INCH TINE WIDTH REAR TINE TILLER WITH COUNTER ROTATING TINES Each titter has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. The modet number for your tiller will be found on a plate attached to the top of the transmission.

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