Craftsman
Tiller

Model #98729904 Official Craftsman roto tiller power composter

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Craftsman 98729904 roto tiller power composter, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Lawn Tractor Screw

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Screw

Part #9552
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Lawn Tractor Hex Bolt

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Bolt

Part #9703
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Tiller Washer#5A

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Washer

Part #9955
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Tiller Drive Belt#14

Engine & support brackets, pulleys, belts, belt cover Diagram

V-belt

Part #20565
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Washer#10

Forward/reverse idler assembly Diagram

Washer

Part #20545

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Screw#37

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Bolt

Part #9664
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Lawn & Garden Equipment Cotter Pin

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Cotter pin

Part #9338
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Tiller Retainer Ring#2

Wheel shaft & tiller shaft assemblies Diagram

Retainer, snap ring

Part #9511
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Gasket#16

Transmission housing, covers, seals, gaskets & plugs Diagram

Gasket

Part #1124-2
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Lawn & Garden Equipment Foam Handle Grip#2

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Grip

Part #9126
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Symptoms common to all tillers

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Main causes: worn or broken drive belts, bad transmission, clutch cable problems
Main causes: broken shaft clevis pins, transmission failure
Main causes: dirty carburetor, engine needs tune up, stale gas
Main causes: carburetor failure, bad gasoline, dirty spark plug, broken recoil starter
Main causes: leaky engine head gasket, damaged sump gasket, damaged oil drain plug seal, loose or cracked fuel line, leaky carburetor seal
Main causes: damaged tines, broken clevis pins, worn drive belt, faulty transmission, clutch cable problems, improper depth-stake setting
Main causes: clutch cable problems, faulty transmission

Repair guides common to all tillers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your tiller.

May 1, 2013
Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a tiller recoil starter

The recoil starter spins the engine when you pull the starter rope, and the rope retracts when released. If the recoil starter assembly is broken, follow the steps in this repair guide to replace it.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Articles and videos common to all tillers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your tiller.

August 30, 2022

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

Lyle Weischwill

Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.

December 28, 2018

Find the right carburetor assembly for a Craftsman snowblower, tiller or log splitter

Lyle R. Weischwill

This chart will help you find the right carburetor for your Craftsman snowblower, tiller or log splitter.

November 1, 2015

Tiller common questions

Lyle R. Weischwill

These frequently asked questions might help you figure out what's wrong with your garden tiller.