Craftsman 987.293190 Operator's Manual

Operator's ManualII:RRFTSMRN I3 HORSEPOWERREAR TINE TILLERModel No: 987.293190CAUTION:Before using this tiller, readthis manual and follow all it

ASSEMBLYSTEP4: CheckLevelof Transmis-sionGearOilThe transmission was filled withgear oil prior to being shipped.However, you should check the gearoil

KNOWYOURTILLEROPERATIONREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. Know thelocation and function of all featur

OPERATIONToPlaceWheels in WHEELDRIVEPoSition1, The engine must be shut offand cool. Disconnect spark plugwire and move it away from thespark plug.2. R

OPERATIONDepthRegulatorLeverThis lever controls the depth thatthe tines penetrate the soil (see Fig-ure 3-5). Adjust the lever to changetilling depth

OPERATIONENGINECONTROLSWARNINGReleasethe ForwardClutchBailbefore movingthe EngineThrot-tle Lever.Failure to complycouldresultinpersonal injury or prop

OPERATIONBEFORESTARTINGENGINEEngine LubricationThe tiller is shipped without oil in theengine. Permanent engine damagewill result if the engine is run

OPERATIONStopping the Engine1. Release the Forward Clutch Bailto stop the wheels and tines fromturning.2. Move Engine Throttle Lever toSTOP position t

OPERATIONMoving the Tiller ForwardIMPORTANT: Before you begin till-ing, move the tiller to a safe, levelarea and practice maneuveringwithout actually

OPERATIONSeedbedPreparationPdor to planting, be sure the soilis as loose and finely textured aspossible. About two or three weeksbefore planting, till

Preventing Tines FromBecomingTangled...When tilling, you may find that thetines.become tangled with material(tall vegetation, long grass, toughvines,

SAFETY RULES_ CAUTION" ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE ITCANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SET

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESREQUIREDMAINTENANCESCHEDULEBefore Every Every Every AsREQUIREDMAINTENANCE Each 10 30 50 NotedUse Hours Hours HoursTiller Lubr

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESEngineLubricationOnly use high quality detergent oilwith API service classification SF,SG, SH, or SH/CD. Above 32OF,useSAE 30

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESCheckingandTopping-OffTransmissionGearOilChecking Transmission Gear Oil:'1. Move the tiller to a level area.2. Pull the

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESCheckingfor OilLeaksRegularly check your tiller for oilleaks from the engine and thetransmission. Slight seepage is nocause f

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSWARNINGStop the engine, allow it tocool, disconnectthe spark plugwire and prevent it from touch-ing the spark plug before tight

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCheckingandAdjustingBelt TensionWARNINGStopthe engine, allow it to cooldown, disconnect the sparkplug wire and prevent it fromt

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS2. Work the belt over the transmis-sion pulley. Make sure the beltgoes in the groove in the transmis-sion pulley.3. Loop the up

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFigure 4-19: Loosening the ForwardClutch Cable.6. Pull downward on the upperend of the Forward Clutch Cablesheath where the con

' STORAGETiller StorageWhenever you don't intend to useyour tiller for 30 days or longer, youshould perform the following steps toensure tha

TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEMEngineDoesNotStart.EngineRunsPoorly.POSSIBLE CAUSE1. Sparkplugwiredisconnected.2. Fueltankempty.3. Stalegasoline.4, Incorrectcho

backward, possibly causing loss ofcontrol. Always engage the wheelswith the Wheel Drive Pins in WHEELDRIVE position before starting en-_ne or engaging

_= OPERATING AND SAFETY DECALSA, E.e.Keepawayfrom_ rotatingtines.Rotatingtineswillcauseinjury.C= F.D=Ref. LeBer Pad #A 1909942B 1911361C 1900766D 1916

CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTSTINE HOOD, DEPTH REGULATOR, AND DRAG BAR1616 I24I315I211216_-- 271622I7REF PART REF PARTNo. No. DESCRIPTION

CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTSHANDLEBARS,FORWARDCLUTCHCABLE,ANDHANDLEBARMOUNTINGHARDWARE2JII1117131419153i 21732

CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTSHANDLEBARS, FORWARD CLUTCH CABLE, AND HANDLEBAR MOUNTING HARDWAREREF PARTNo. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.1234567891

CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTSWHEELSHAFT,_TILLERSHAFTASSEMBLIES32FRONT743274471023794231REF PARTNo. No. DESCRIPTION QTY.123951295111166-1

CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTSTRANSMISSION HOUSING, COVERS, SEALS, GASKETS, AND PLUGt91213111514REF PART REF PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTSENGINE,ENGINEBRACKETS,ANDFORWARDDRIVEMECHANISM1736

CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTSREFNo.12345678910111212A13141516, 1718192021222324ENGINE,ENGINEBRACKETS,ANDFORWARDDRIVEMECHANISMPARTNo. DES

CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTS323TINES, WHEELS4A OPERATORPOSITION2LEFTSIDE14 3RIGHTSIDE10, , 75ENGINE-_DENOTESCU'I'TING EDGEOFT

CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTSTINES,WHEELSREF PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.234110004418170591732499198261219167834A 1733398Bolt-HexHead,5/

CONGRATULATIONSonyourpurchaseofa SearsCraftsmantiller.Ithasbeendesigned,engineeredandmanufacturedto giveyouthebestpossibledependabilityandperformance.

CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTSCraftsman4-Cycle, 3HPEngine(143-993001)9OO80II _ 40--83311I223A_178.224_.1692540

CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTSCraftsman4-Cycle, 3HP Engine(143.993001Ref # Pad # Description Qty1 . 36560 Cylinder(incl.2,20,72, 125)...

CRAPTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTSCraftsman4-Cycle,3HP Engine(143-993001)CARBURETOR1429_,37_,37II590732RECOILSTARTER-1112B--50--2590738RECOIL

CRAFTSMAN 3HP MODEL 987.293190 REPAIR PARTSCARBURETOR--Craftsman4-Cycle, 3HPEngine(143-993001)Ref # Part # Description Qty0 640167 Carburetor(incl.184

For In-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOME" (1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servlcio de reparaci6n a dom

•TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES ... 2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ... 4WARRANTY ..

ACCESSORIESThese accessories were available when the tiller was purchased. They are available at most Sears retailoutlets, catalog and service centers

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKParts Bag Contents (parts shown full size unless otherwise noted)Slotted HeadScrew#10-24 x 2" longQty.: (1)Hex HeadScrew

Read these instructions completelybefore you attempt to assemble oroperate your new equipment. Yourtiller has been assembled at the fac-tory with the

ASSEMBLYSTEP3: Install Forward Clutch Cable1. Place the cable bracket (R, Figure2-3) on the handlebar support (A) asshown.2. Attach the cable bracket