Craftsman 944.627592 Owner's Manual

SEARSOWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.944.627592Caution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand Instruct,onsBefore OperatingThis EquipmentCRAFTSMAN+9.0 HP21 INCH

OPERATIONTURNING •Release the drive control bar.Move throttle control to "SLOW" position.Place shift le_,er indicator in "F" (forw

OPERATIONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13) TILLING HINTSA CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in"DISENGAGED" position when start-ing engine.• Make s

OPERATIONCULTIVATINGCultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre-vent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from theplants. Atthe same

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCESCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICECheck Engine Oil LevelChange Engine OilOil Pivot Pointsv'

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES&Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to preventaccidental startin

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMUFFLER TRANSMISSIONYour trensmission issealed and willonly require lubricationif serviced.Do not operate tiller without muff

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 24)• Remove hairpinclipandclevis pin fromleftwheel. Pullwheel out from tiller about I inch.• Rem

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTINE REPLACEMENT(See Figs, 26, 27 and 28)I & CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Weargloves or other protection when han-dling tines.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission con-trol devices and systems, which are being done at thecustomers ex

STORAGEENGINE OILImmediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of theseason or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.CAUTION: Neve

SAFETY RULES &Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary TillersTRAINING• Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughlyfamili

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSCAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEMWill not startHard to startLoss of powerEngine overheatsExcessive bounce/difficult handlingSoil balls up

REPAIR PARTSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627592HANDLES2 2/• 28' ', s .._.__/1\'\\ 2315\\\ \'\.\ 31\11KEYNO.123456789101112131415161

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REPAIR PARTSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627592MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE17\KEYNO.1245878910111278 98 9PARTNO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1384027

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REPAIR PARTSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627592TINE SHIELD2424288138921101519KEY PARTNO. NO.1 980001292 161416X5583 8393J4 120000365 721405086 8394J7 8

REPAIR PARTSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944,627592TINE ASSEMBLYAA3A B7 _7 _"_77 _10 _101 22 A 746374KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 6556J Tine, L.H., 14

REPAIR PARTSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627592DECALS2512711689KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1580972 1579863 1579874 1388135 110614X6 1385467 12-0076X8 110612X9 165

REPAIR PARTSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627592ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATI'ON - - MODEL NUMBER 19G402, TYPE NO. 1170._E1296 '14300 307_ 13 _1

REPAIR PARTSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627592ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 19G402, TYPE NO. 1170-E1REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLSTO INSTALL;

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tiller.It has been designed, engineered and manufactured togiveyou the best possible dependability and per

REPAIR PARTSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627592ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON - - MODEL NUMBER 19G402, TYPE NO. 1170-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. N

REPAIR PARTSTILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.627592ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 19G402, TYPE NO. 1170-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPT

SEARSOWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.944.627592IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-724

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES ... 2CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ... 3,13-15PR

ASSEMBLYYour new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassambled for shipping purposes. Toensure safe and prop

ASSEMBLYUNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2)I & CAUTION: Be careful of exposed Istaples when handling or disposing ofcartoning material.IMPORTANT: WHEN u

ASSEMBLYREMOVE TILLER FROM CRATEINSERT CABLE CLIP (See Fig. 6)• Insert plasticcable clip into hole on the back of handlecolumn. Push cables into clip.

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TILLERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER.Compare the illustrationswith your tiller to fami

OPERATIONThe operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which canresult in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glas