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Caution:Read Rules forSafe Operationand InstructionsCarefully

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TIN G TONESAssemblyOperationMaintenanceRepair Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Con, Chicago, 11t.60684 U.S.A.


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SHIFTROD

THROTTLE

MODELNUMBERSERIALNUMBERTHE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERSBE FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATETACHED TO THE TOP OF THE TRMISSION (FIG. 1LYOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH MODELSERIAL NUMBERS AND KEEP IN APLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

DRIVECONTROLBAR

DEPTH STAKEPIN

OEPTH_STAKE \TINE SHIELD

HANDLELOCKLEVER

SPARK PLUG,WIRE AND COVER

SHIFTLEVERINDICATOR

MODEL PLATE _

FUELTANK

LEVELINGSHIELD

TRANSMISSION

TtNE OUTERFIGURE 1 SIDE SHIELD

TABLE OFPAGE

WARRANTY .............................. 1RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION .............. 1ASSEMBLY ............................... 2GAS AND OIL FILL UP ....................... 4OPERATION .............................. 4

CONTENTSP

TILLING HINTS ............................MAINTENANCE ............................LUBRICATION CHART .....................MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST ...............TROUBLE SHOOTING .....................REPAIR PARTS ...........................

OPTIONAL EQU IPMENT71-29f369 Til-Row Cultivator

- NOTE-This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine ana should not be used on or near any unimproved forest_covered, b. Icovered or grass-covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local orlaws (if any). If a spark attester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator_In the State of California the above is required by taw (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code), Other stateshave similar lawso Federal laws apply on federal lands See y6ur Sears Authorized Service Center for spark arrester muffler listepa.qe 24


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LIMITED ONE YEAR _tVARRANTY ON TILLERFor one year from date of purchase, _Jhen this tiller is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating andmaintenance instructions in the owner s manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanshipThis warranty excludes tine(s), spark plug, air cleaner and belt(s) which are expendable parts and become worn during norma_use.If this tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase.WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENTIN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CQ, D/698o731A, SearsTower, Chicago, IL 60684

RULES FOR SAFE1, KNOW YOUR TILLER. Become famil iar with all the

different sections of this Owners Manual before attempting to operate your Tiller. Know the controls and howto stop quickly.

2, ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROMROTATING TINES AND OTHER DRIVEN PARTS,Always wear substantial footwear Do not wear loose fit ._t|ng clothing that could get caughtin moving parts

3, LIMIT YOUR TILLER'S USE TO TRAINED ADULTS,Do not atfow children to operate your Tilter Keep by-standers and pets away from the area when you areo!Seratingyour Tiller

4, MAKE SURE THE AREA IS CLEAR of bottles, stones,wire and other hazardous items before tilling5, HANDLE FUEL WITH CARE; it is highly flammable,

Never add fuel to a running or hot engine or fill tankindoors. Turn engine off and let your Enginecoot beforerefueling

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Fuel Tank Cap must be secure at all times except duringrefuelingDo not smoke while refuelingFuel your Tiller in aclean area

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Avoid spilling gasoline or oil. Wipe the Tiller clean ofany spilled fuel or o_t,Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover direct lyover carburetor air intake is removed, except for adjust-ment Removal of such part could create a fire hazard.Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air f il terStore your Titler fuel and oil in approved containersaway from heat or open flame and out of reach of chil-dren

6,, USE YOUR TILLER PROPERLY, Before starting en-gine make sure Drive Control Bar is in _'STOP" positionand Shift Lever indicator is in "N" NEUTRAL position.

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Operate your Tiller up and down the face of slopes (notgreater than 15); never across the face. Make turnsgradually to prevent tipping or loss of control, EYerciseextreme caution when changing direction on slopes,

OPERATeONDo not run engine indoors, exhaust fumes are poison-ousNever operate product when tired or fatigued. Alwaysoperate product with extreme care with your own safetyin rain& Carelessness or misuse could lead to severe in-jury,Before removing obstacles, transporting your Tiller, orwhen making any adjustments except carburetor, makesure Drive Control Bar is in "STOP" position and ShiftLever Indicator is in "N" NEUTRAL position Stopengine before leaving the operating position. D_sconnectspark plug wire and cover from spark plug,Release Drive Control Bar to disengaqe tines beforeshifting into reverse,, Be sure of your footing,, DonTt backyourself into a soiid obstruction, such as a tree, fence,etco To stop quickly, release the drive control bar_ALLOW THE ENGINE ON YOUR TILLER TO COOLbefore performing any maintenance or adjustments,transporting your Tiller or storing your Tiller inany en-closure Never store your Tiller with fuel in the tank in-side a building where fumes may reach an open flame orspark.BE SURE THE TILLER IS IN GOOD WORKING OR-DER, Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sureyour Tiller is in safe working conditionDo not change governorsettings or over speedengineDo not tamper with the exhaust system Damaged muf-tiers or spark arrestorscould create a fire hazard, Inspectperiodically and replace if necessaryYour Tiller must be stopped and inspected for damageafter striking a foreign object_ The damage must be re_paired before restarting or operating your TillerYOUR TILLER HAS BEEN DESIGNED WITH YOURSAFETY AND CONVENIENCE IN MIND, Keep'allsafety devices in place and do not alter your Tiller.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TOPOINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFE-Y PRECAUTIONS, IT MEANS -ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

LEFT

FRONT

REAR

RIGHT

ASSEMBLYTo assemble your' Tiller you will need:

a utility knifea screwdrivera hammer'(1) 7/16" wrench

a pair of pliers(1) 9/16" wrenctire pressure ga

NOTE: THE RIGHT HAND (R,.H.) AND LEFT HANDSIDES OF YOUR TILLER ARE DETERMINED FOPERATOR'S POSITION (FIG,, 2)YOUR BAG OF PARTS WILL CONSIST OF THELOWING:

(1) Owners Manual(1) Handle Lock Lever(1) Lock Plate(2) Carriage Bolts 3/8 -16xl

(1) Dual Cable Clip(1) Flange Nut 3/8 - 16(i) Crowntock Nut 1/4(2) Gripco Nuts 3/8 - 1(1) Washer 13/32 x7/8 x 14 Ga.

UNCRATING " " _'B_ "Ca Using a utility knife, cut Cardboard A ,tt tr , " wD (Fig, 3),.b, With a screwdriver, pry Top Wood Frame loosefour corners (Fig,, 4).c, Remove Top Wood Frame,

2_ HANDLE REMOVALa, Grasp Handle Assembly asshown in Fig,, 5,b,. Slowly ease Handle Assembly up and place on tcrate, NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO KINK CABco Remove Hairpin Clip from Shift Rod, Remove Shift

from Handle Assembly, Set Shift Rod and Hairpinaside for later assembly,3. INSTALL HANDLE

ao Grasp Handle Assembly, ease Handle Base into poas shown in Fig_s_ 6 & 7, NOTE; BE CAREFULTO STRETCH OR KiNK CABLES,. Route Cabshown in Fig, 7,

b_ With Handle Assembly in upward position (Fig,stall the two Carriage Bolts and Locknuts (shippbag of parts),, Tighten Bolts so Handle moves withresistance.

HAIRPIN SHIFT RODHANDLEBRACKETASSEMBLY

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c., Install Flange Nut, 1/4 Locknut (shown full size below)

QFLANGE NUT 1/4" LOCKNUT

LOCK PLATE

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and Lock Plate (shipped in bag of parts) to HandleAssembly (Fig,. 7 - Inset) L_ave Locknut loose enoughto allow Flange Nut to be aligned with Handle Loc!

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