Official Craftsman front-tine tiller parts

Most common Craftsman front-tine tiller parts that need replacing

• Air filter. The tiller's air filter removes contaminants from air before it reaches the engine, to help reduce engine wear and improve efficiency.
• Carburetor. The carburetor mixes air with fuel in the proper proportion to produce a combustible gas. That gas/air mixture is pulled into the cylinder where the piston compresses it and the spark plug ignites it.
• Clevis pin. The clevis pin is a shear pin that couples the tines to the rotating tine shaft. The clevis pin is designed to shear off if the tines hit a fixed object during cultivation to prevent damage to the engine and other tiller components.
• Depth stake. The depth stake is a metal stake attached to the tiller near the tines. Raise or lower the depth stake to control the tilling depth.

Troubleshooting your Craftsman front-tine tiller when its engine won't start

• Check the fuel tank. Make sure the tank is filled with fresh gasoline. Old, stale gas won't start the engine.
• Check the carburetor choke setting. Make sure you have the choke closed to start the engine.
• Check the air filter. Clean or replace the air filter if it's dirty.
• Check the spark plug wire. Make sure the spark plug wire is securely connected to the spark plug.