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Craftsman C459-62102-1 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
208cc Engine
Front Tine Tiller
Model No. C459-62102-1
CAUTION: Before using this
product, read this manual
and follow all safety rules
and operating instructions.
Sears Canada Inc., 290 Yonge Street, Toronto, On M5B 2C3
®
Visit our web: sears.ca
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
769-10449
12/2/14

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual ® 208cc Engine Front Tine Tiller Model No. C459-62102-1 • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Sears Canada Inc., 290 Yonge Street, Toronto, On M5B 2C3 769-10449 Visit our web: sears.ca...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing your new equipment. It was carefully The manufacturer reserves the right to change product engineered to provide excellent performance when properly specifications, designs and equipment without notice and operated and maintained. without incurring obligation.

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 Never store the machine or fuel container inside Use only attachments and accessories approved by the where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal injury. as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use dryer or other gas appliances.
  • Page 5 Spark Arrestor WARNING! This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or provincial laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

  • Page 6: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Tiller • One Handlebar Assembly • One Depth Stake Assembly • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Bottle Oil NOTE: References to the right and left side of tiller are Handle Assembly determined from behind the equipment in the operating Remove the hex bolt and cupped washer from the right...
  • Page 7 Depth Stake Assembly Tighten the bolt securely after securing the handle brace as seen in Figure 3-4. Remove the two screws from the depth stake assembly. See Figure 3-5. Carriage Bolt Depth Stake Assembly Bell Washer Handle Brace Screws Hand Knob Figure 3-4 Locate the carriage bolt, bell washer and hand knob Figure 3-5...
  • Page 8 Adjustments Clutch Cables Adjustment Wheels Before operating the tiller the adjustment of the cable must be checked. The tiller is shipped with the wheels adjusted so that the Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire against the machine sits level. The wheels need to be adjusted to meet engine.

  • Page 9: Controls & Features

    Controls & Features Handle Forward Tine Engagement Lever Handle Knob Depth Stake Tiller Tines Figure 4-1 Engine Controls Tiller Tines See the separate Engine Operator’s Manual for information and Tilling tines are used to cultivate, furrow and prepare your functions of the engine controls. garden for seeding.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation Starting & Stopping Engine Yoke to Back Place the wheel yoke so that wheels are toward the rear — closest Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual packed with your tiller for to depth stake — for deep tilling and cultivating. See Fig. 5-2. instructions on starting and stopping the engine.
  • Page 11 Handle Pressure Cultivating Procedures Further control of the tilling depth and travel speed can be For cultivating, a two to three inch depth is desirable. The tine obtained by variation of pressure on the handles. width can be reduced to 13 inches by removing the outer tines completely from the tiller.

  • Page 12: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments WARNING! Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before performing any repairs. Clevis Pin Maintenance Engine Refer to the separate Engine Operator’s Manual for engine 24” maintenance instructions. 26” Tines Clean the underside of the tine shield after each use. The dirt washes off the tines easier if rinsed off immediately instead of after it dries.

  • Page 13: Service

    Service Belt Replacement Remove the idler pulley bolt and move the belt from under the idler pulley keeper. See Fig. 7–2. Your tiller has been engineered with a belt made of special Remove the belt. material (Kevlar Tensile) for longer life and better performance. It should not be replaced with an off-the-shelf belt.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Tines do not engage 1. Foreign object lodged in tines 1. Dislodge foreign object 2. Tine clevis pin(s) missing 2. Replace tine clevis pin(s) 3. Pulley and idler not in correct adjustment 3. Take tiller to authorized service dealer 4.

  • Page 15: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 642-0002 Inner Right Hand Tine 642-0003 Inner Left Hand Tine 642-0005 Outer Left Hand Tine 642-0004 Outer Right Hand Tine 714-04043 Cotter Pin 911-0415 Clevis Pin 714-0428 Drive Belt 946-0918 Forward Cable 734-1268 Wheels, 8”...

  • Page 16: Warranty

    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.

  • Page 17: Parts & Service Agreement

    Sears Parts & Protection Agreement ervice WE’RE THERE FOR YOU LONG AFTER THE SALE To purchase replacement parts and product accessories, call 1.800.4.MY.HOME (1.800.469.4663), visit Sears.ca/parts, or visit your nearest Sears Parts and Repair store. Delivery to your home is available. 1-800-361-6665 To purchase or inquire about a Sears Protection Agreement, call: To schedule a service call for a product covered by a Protection Agreement and out of...

  • Page 18: Protection Agreement

    Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may need to be repaired. That’s when having a Protection Agreement can save you money, time and aggravation.

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