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Craftsman 944.629664 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.629664
Important:
Read and fol low
all Safety Rules
and In struc tions
Be fore Op er at ing
This Equip ment
434932
900 SERIES
14 INCH TINE WIDTH
REAR TINE TILLER WITH
COUNTER ROTATING TINES
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. 944.629664 Important: 900 SERIES Read and fol low 14 INCH TINE WIDTH all Safety Rules and In struc tions REAR TINE TILLER WITH Be fore Op er at ing This Equip ment COUNTER ROTATING TINES • Assembly •...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND POWERED RO TA RY TILLERS TRAINING • Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are dangerous. • Read the Owner’s Manual care ful ly. Be thor ough ly • Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, fa mil iar with the controls and the proper use of the or other safety protective devices in place.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity: 3 Quarts (2.8L) • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Unleaded Regular and using your tiller. Oil (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 Above 32°F/0°C • Follow the instructions under the “Maintenance” and (Capacity:20 oz./0.6L) SAE 5W30 Below 32°F/0°C “Stor age”...

  • Page 4: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hard ware you assemble must be tight ened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta ples HANDLE ASSEMBLY when handling or disposing of carton- "UP" POSITION ing material. TIGHTEN HANDLE IMPORTANT: WHEN UN PACK ING AND AS SEM BLING LOCK LEVER TO TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES. HOLD •...
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY INSERT CABLE CLIP (See Fig. 6) • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column. Push cables into clip. ATTACH THIS END SHIFT ROD TO SHIFT LEVER IN DI CA TOR SHIFT LEVER HAIRPIN HANDLE CLIP INDICATOR COLUMN...

  • Page 7: 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. Learn and understand their meaning.
  • Page 8 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 for over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 9 OPERATION TURNING • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See oil viscosity chart in the Mainte- • Release the drive control bar. nance sec tion of this manual). • Move throttle control to “SLOW” position. •...
  • Page 10 OPERATION When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run • Soil conditions are important for proper tilling. Tines will out of fuel, it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may con trib ute fuel from the tank to the engine.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (1oz.) 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except car bu re tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start ing of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Re move fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance.
  • Page 13 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 19) exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect pe ri odi cally and re place if Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance nec es sary.

  • Page 14: Service & Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug. TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 20) Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. CLEVIS PIN Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil.
  • Page 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) (See Fig. 23) • Remove belt guard (See “TO REMOVE BELT GUARD” For proper belt tension, the extension spring should in this section of this manual). have about 5/8 inch stretch when drive control bar is in •...
  • Page 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • To maintain the superb tilling performance of this ma- TINE REPLACEMENT chine the tines should be checked for sharpness, wear, (See Figs. 24, 25 and 26) and bending, particularly the tines which are next to the transmission. If the gap between the tines ex ceeds CAUTION: Tines are sharp.
  • Page 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has a high speed fixed jet and has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be nec- es sary. How ev er, minor ad just ments may be required to compensate for dif fer ences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.

  • Page 18: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the ENGINE OIL 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 Maintenance section of this man ual). WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. Water in fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh gasoline.

  • Page 20: Repair Parts-Tiller

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629664 HANDLES Handle_assy_36 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 141406 Grip, Handle STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 19131611 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga. 110673X Grommet, Handle 127254X Bar, Assembly Control 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629664 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE mainframe_left_25 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 132801 Belt, V 73220600 Nut Hex 3/8-16 unc 104679X Pulley, Idler 432420 Shield Inner Belt Guard 12000032 Ring, Klip 164329 Pin, Shift Lever 159229...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629664 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 73970500 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement 102173X Counter Weight 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 STD624003 Clip, Hair pin 126875X Rivet, Drilled 102190X Tire 183122X613 Rim...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629664 TRANSMISSION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188554 Trans mis sion Assembly (In cludes 143008 Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive R.H. Key Nos. 2-52) 106388X Spacer 0.70 x 1.00 x 1.150 188482 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629664 TINE SHIELD PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Lock, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 74930632 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 4440J Hinge 12000035 Ring, Klip 72140404 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5...
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629664 TINE ASSEMBLY tine_ipb_99_2 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 4459J Tine, Outer, L.H. 4460J Tine, Outer, R.H. 132673 Pin, Shear 132722 Assembly, Hub and Plate, R.H. 6554J Tine, Inner, L.H. 6555J Tine, Inner, R.H.
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629664 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 409143 Decal, Tank 423787 Decal, Blt Guard 419776 Decal, Description 137282 Decal, Caution, Drive Control 110614X Decal, Hand Placement 102180X Decal, Shift Indicator 419743 Decal, Console 120076X Decal, Warning...
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629664 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002, TYPE NO. 1380-B8...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629664 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002, TYPE NO. 1380-B8...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629664 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002, TYPE NO. 1380-B8...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629664 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002, TYPE NO. 1380-B8 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699510 Cylinder Assembly 696024 Gasket-Air Cleaner 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 692317 Hose-Connector 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side)
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.629664 ENGINE, BRIGGS & STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER 121002, TYPE NO. 1380-B8 PART DESCRIPTION 790278 Gear-Idler 797441 Stud-Rocker Arm 693583 Guard-Muffler 699632 Screw (Muffler Guard) 493880s Terminal-Spark Plug 795440 Seal-Valve 691115 Seat-Valve...

  • Page 32: Warranty

    GENERAL: Craftsman products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a specific time period as set-out below (the “Warranty Period”). Warranties extend to the original purchaser of a Craftsman product only. Purchases made through an online auction or through any website other than www.sears.ca are excluded. The relevant Warranty Period commences on the original date of purchase.
  • Page 33 SERVICE NOTES...
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  • Page 36 02488 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 02.03.10 TH...

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