SE/A-Jf S OW_ 'S UAL ODEL NO. _42.252440 WIDTH TOW ATTACH NT Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment . . . . . Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustment Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman i i Estates, IL 60179, U.S.
Safe Operation SAFETY RULES for the Tow-Behind Practices TRAiNiNG Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in an enclosure. Read opening and Service instructions carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper' use of the equipment, ° Never' allow children to operate Do not allow adults to operate without proper instruction.
CONGRATULATIONS onyourpurchaseofa Searstiller. It hasbeendesigned, engineered andmanufactured to give youthe bestpossibledependability andperformance. Shouldyouexperience anyproblems youcannoteasily remedy,pleasecontactyournearestSearsAuthorized ServiceCenter.Searshascompetent, welltrained technicians andthepropertoolsto serviceor repairthis uniL PRODUCT SPECtRCATIONS HORSEPOWER: 5,,0 HoP. DISPLACEMENT: t 2.57 cu. ino J GASOLINE CAPACITY: Regular Unleaded OIL (20 oz.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ................... Customer Responsibilities ............... Warranty ...................... Product Specifications ............... Accessories .................... Assembly ........................ 2 3 3 3 5 6 Operation ........................ Customer Responsibilities .......... Service & Adjustments .............. Storage ................. Troubleshooting .................. Repair Parts-Tiller .................. 7-10 11-13 14-15 16 17 18-25 aNDEX E (Cont) 5 8 .12 ..
ACC THESE ACCESSORIES WERE AVAILABLE WHEN THE TILLER WAS PURCHASED. THEY ARE ALSO AVIALABLEAT MOST SEARS RETAIL OUTLETS, CATALOG AND SERVICE CENTERS. MOST SEARS STORES CAN ORDER REPAIR PARTS FOR YOU WHEN YOU PROVIDE THE MODEL NUMBER OF YOUR TILLER ENGINE ......... ,i, ,, SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER @ ................
......... , ,, , , ,,, ASSEMBLY J,rrT,,,, .................................................................. ::: ;:::................................................... TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON -'_ FLOATING UNPACKCARTON ® Cut from top to bottom all four corners of the carton and lay panels flat.. (See Fig1) e Remove lag screw that holds the floating hitch to the packing skid.. e Disassemble and discard wood top and side carton supports.
='_-- ........................ ,_,,, ,J, , ................................................. ,._L,,LU,, ,J L J__ J ............ : OPERATmO KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLFR Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save the manual for future reference ............ i,iiii, RECOIL STARTER HANDLE ,11,,,,,i, ,,11 .....................................................
Theoperationofanytillercanresultinforeignobjectsthrownintotheeyes,whichcan resultinsevereeyedamage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsbeforestarting your tiller and while tilling We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses° HOW TO USE YOUR TnLLER TRANSPORTSNG YOUR TILLER AROUND THE YARD STOPPING (See Fig. 4) o TINES o Raise Tiller to transport position. o Pull forward on tine clutch lever.
BEFORE STARTRNG ENGNNE FiLL ENGINE WiTH OIL (See Fig. 6) IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL. USE CLEAN SAE30 WEIGHT OIL AND STORE IN APPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS,. ALL OILS MUST MEET AP,!.. SERVICE CLASSIFICATION SG. USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS.. • o • o • o With engine level, remove engine oil filler plugo Fill engine with oil to point of overflowing.
OPERATJO if the soil is extremely hard and dry, it may be desirable to cross till an area at shallow depth first, then till in the direction of planting rows on the second pass at the final depth O SPARK PLUG CHOKE THROTTLE CONTROL RECOIL STARTER HANDLE • Where possible, we recommend tilling In a pattern similar to that shown in Fig. 8. Make tile first pass, then skip a space equal to the width of the tiller, and make the return pass. Then till the skipped area.
i,i i, i i1,,i,i, ,i CUSTOM i i PO ILITIES .........................................
,,,i ii,,i i i,=,1,1 ,,i CUSTOM =ill IBmLITI Ill Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance to prevent accidental starting of engine. (except carburetor adjustment) Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oli, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt and debris.
U CUSTOME ES .................................................... ,i CLEANnNG SCREW o o Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. of all foreign matter° Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your unit unless the muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out, Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.
ii 1,1,, i1,1,,, ,i , ,111 C ..... ,,,i,,,,,,i, iiii1,,,,,i, i ADJUSTMENTS i, I , i,,11,1,, i .... i,ii I i TO REPLACE V-BELT TRANSMISSION PULLEY Replace V-belt if it has been damaged from slipping under heavy loads considerably or if it shows cracks or' frayed edges. i , i,,111,1,,i, , CLUTCHING PULLEY BELT GUIDE Belt guard must be removed to service belt,, o o o Remove the screw from the top of the belt guard.
ADJUSTMENTS J u,,,, ENGINE THROTTLE UNKAGE TOADJUSTCARBURETOR , .... 11.IROTTLESTOP (See Fig. 18) The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary° However, minor adjustments may be required to compensate for dirrences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. if the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows. In general, turning the needle valve in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture.
STORAGE Immediately prepare your til+er for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more+ CAUTION: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
TROUBLESHOOTI PROBLEM: Probable Cause ---_- Possibte Remedy WiLL NOT START OR HARD TO START No gasoline in Fuel Tank ----_ Choke not set propedy Throttle Control not set properly Choked improperly, flooded Engine Dirty Air Cleaner Loose Spark Plug Wire Spark Plug dirty or improper gap Water in gasoline or otd fuel improper Carburetor adjustment Clogged Fuel Tank Fill tank with gasoline Place Choke Control in "CHOKE" position Place Throttle Control in "FAST" position Move Choke control to "RUN" position,
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REPAIR PARTS 5 HP TDLLER--MODEL Ref. No. Part Ku_ber Description NUMBER R_. I Engine 2 20295 Guide - Belt 3 *GM-180083! Bolt, 5/16"-18 x I-I/2" Hex HD 4 kGM-115321 Screw, 5/16"-18 x 5/16" Cup Pt..Set 5 i11154 Key, Square 3/16" x 2" 6 20176 Pulley 7 20171 Flag Assembly, Caution (incl.
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP TiLLER--MODEL 24 NUMBER 842.252440 20 14 24 2t 17 14 11 12 14 23 19 21 24 25 9 23 13 12 7 6 5 Ref.
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 842.252440 ENGINE--BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO.130202, TYPE NO.3286-01, & MODEL NO.135202, TYPE NO.0304-01 26 7. 33 230 46 2t9 220 (_22 358 GASKET SET l * REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL, Assemblies include all parts shown in frames.
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 842.252440 ENGINE--BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO.130202, TYPE NO.3286-01, & MODEL NO.135202, TYPE NO.0304-01 24 68 O 74 655 @ ! t200 37.
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 842.252440 ENGINE--BROGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO.130202, TYPE NO.3286-01, & MODEL NO.135202, TYPE NO.
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 842.252440 ENG|NE--BRIGGS & STRATTON, MODEL NO. 130202, TYPE NO. 3286-01 REF. NO. PART NO.
REPAnR PARTS 5 HP TiLLER--MODEL NUMBER 842.252440 ENGINE--BRiGGS & STRATTON, MODEL NO. 130202, TYPE NO. 3286-01 REF NO, PART NO, 305 93158 306 307 221511 93490 308 333 335 337 346 356 358 221512 397358 93414 492167 93705 398808 397'145 363 373 19069 92987 383 392 89838 262328 394 414 =270026 220982 432 433 434 436 467 221377 93265 210959 93141 280715 526 94409 527 528 223786 231550 REF NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS 5 HP TILLER--MODEL NUMBER 842.252440 ENGiNE--BRIGGS & STRATTON, MODEL NO.135202, TYPE NO. 0304-01 REF, PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS 5HP TeLLER--MODEL NUMBER 842.252440 ENGINE--BRIGGS & STRA'I-I'ON, MODEL NO. 135202, TYPE NO. 0304-01 REF, PART NO,, NO,, 305 94619 306 307 221511 93490 308 332 333 335 337 346 346A 356 358 363 373 383 392 224738 92284 397358 93414 492167 94680 93705 398808 495603 19069 92987 89838 262328 394 414 432 433 434 435 455 456 459 46l 515 526 _?.
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,111,,111111,1,1,11111,,1111,, i,i i iiiiii iiii ® OWNER'S MANUAL I Each tiller has itsown model number. Each engine has its own model number. The model number for your'tiller will be found on the fight hand chassis The model number for your engine wilebe found on the blower housing of the engine adjacent to the spark plug All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Center and most Retail Stores.
