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Operator's Manual
CRRFr MRN
EDGER/TRENCHER
Model No. 247.762460
CAUTION" Before using this
product, read this manual and
follow all safety rules and operating
instructions.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FormNo.769-08750A
o SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
o ESPAKIOL
(January21,2013)
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WarrantyStatement.............................. Page2
SafetyInstructions............................ Pages3-5
Assembly..................................... Pages6-8
Operation................................... Pages9-11
ServiceandMaintenance.................... Pages12-16
CraftsmanTwoYearFullWarranty
FORTWOYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Defectiveproductwillreceivefree
repairorfreereplacementifrepairisunavailable.
Forwarrantycoveragedetailstoobtainrepairorreplacement,visitthewebsite:www.craftsman.com.
ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship.WarrantycoveragedoesNOTinclude:
• Expendableitemswhichcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,suchasbelts,filters,sparkplugsoredgingblades.
• Productdamageresultingfromuserattemptsat productmodificationorrepairorcausedbyproductaccessories.
Off-Season Storage .............................. Page 17
Troubleshooting ................................ Page 18
Parts List .................................... Page 20-28
Espa_ol ......................................... Page 31
Service Numbers ............................ Back Cover
• Repairsnecessarybecauseofaccidentorfailuretooperateormaintaintheproductaccordingto allsuppliedinstructions.
• Preventativemaintenanceorrepairsnecessaryduetoimproperfuelmixture,contaminatedorstalefuel.
Thiswarrantyisvoidifthisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorifrentedto anotherperson.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.
SearsBrandsManagementCorporation,NoffmanEstates,IL60179
Engine Oil: SAE 30
Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline
Engine: Briggs & Stratton
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Record the model number, serial number,
and date of purchase above.
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Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich, ifnot
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orproperty of
yourselfandothers.Readandfollow all instructions inthis manual
beforeattempting to operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these
instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethis symbol,HEED
ITSWARNING!
Thismachinewasbuilt tobeoperatedaccordingtothesafeoperation
practicesinthismanual.Aswith anytype of powerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthe part ofthe operatorcanresultinseriousinjury.
Thismachineiscapableof amputatingfingers, hands,toesandfeet and
throwingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowing safety instructionscould
resultinseriousinjuryor death.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someofits constituents,andcertainvehiclecomponents
containor emit chemicalsknowntoStateof Californiato causecancerand
birth defectsorother reproductiveharm.
GENERAL OPERATION
Readthisoperator'smanualcarefullyinitsentiretybeforeattemptingto
assemblethis machine.Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionson the
machineandinthemanual(s)beforeoperation.Keepthismanualinasafe
placeforfutureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacementparts.
Becompletelyfamiliarwiththecontrolsandtheproperuseofthismachine
beforeoperatingit.
Thismachineisaprecisionpieceof powerequipment,nota plaything.
Therefore,exerciseextremecautionatalltimes.Yourmachinehasbeen
designedto performonejob:toedgelawn.Donotuseitforanyother
purpose.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof agetooperatethismachine.Children
14andovershouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperation
practicesinthismanualandonthemachineandbetrainedandsupervised
byanadult.
Onlyresponsibleindividualswhoarefamiliarwiththeserulesofsafe
operationshouldbeallowedtousethis machine.
Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury,stayinoperatorzone
behindhandlesandkeepchildren,bystanders,helpersandpetsatleast75
feetfromlawnedgerwhileit isinoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
area.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.Removeall
stones,sticks,wire,bones,toysandotherforeignobjectswhichcouldbe
trippedoverorpickedupandthrownbytheblade.Thrownobjectscancause
seriouspersonalinjury.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsafetygogglesduringoperationandwhile
performinganadjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytotheeyes.
Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksandshirts.
Shirtsandpantsthatcoverthearmsandlegsandsteel-toedshoesare
recommended.Neveroperatethis machineinbarefeet,sandals,slipperyor
lightweight(e.g.canvas)shoes.
Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseofthis powermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollow thewarningsand instructionsin
thismanualandonthe machine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengineisrunning,except
wherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.
Donotput handsorfeetnearrotatingparts.Contactwith therotatingblade
canamputatehandsandfeet.
Thebladecontrolhandleisasafetydevice.Neverbypassitsoperation.Doing
so,makesthemachineunsafeandmaycausepersonalinjury.
Neveroperatewithoutbladeguard,debrisshieldandbladecontrolhandlein
placeandworking.
Neveroperatewith damagedsafetydevices.Failuretodoso,canresultin
personalinjury.
Neverrunanengineindoorsorinapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
Donotoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcoholordrugs.
Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Donottouch.
Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Alwaysbesureof
yourfootingandkeepafirm holdonthehandles.Walk,neverrun.
Donotoperatethismachineif ithasbeendroppedordamaged.Return
machinetoyournearestauthorizedservicingdealerforexaminationand
repair.
Donotoperatethismachinewith adamagedorexcessivelyworncutting
blade.
Neverattempttoclearmaterialfromthebladeguardwhiletheengineis
running.Shuttheengineoff,disconnectthesparkplugwireandground
againsttheengineto preventunintendedstarting.
Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoedgeattoofastof arate.
Stayalertfor unevensidewalks,terrainetc.Alwayspushslowlyoverrough
surfaces.Donotusethismachineongravelsurfaces.
Donotoperatemachineinrainorwetsoilconditions.
Alwaysoperatemachinefrombehindthehandlesandpositionyourself
wherethedirectlineofsightto cuttingbladeisblockedbyguards.
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Alwaysstopenginewhenedgingortrimmingisdelayedorwhen
transportingmachinefromonelocationtoanother.
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Stoptheengine,disconnect
sparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheenginetopreventunintended
starting.
Onlyusepartsandaccessoriesmadeforthismachinebythemanufacturer.
Failuretodoso,canresultinpersonalinjury.
Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,usecareandgood
judgment.
CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothepresenceofchildren.
Childrenareoftenattractedto powerequipmentsuchaslawnedgers.Theydonot
understandthedangers.Neverassumethatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsaw
them.
Keepchildrenoutoftheedgingareaandunderwatchfulcareofa
responsibleadultotherthantheoperator.
Bealertandturnlawnedgeroffif achildentersthearea.
Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddownfor small
children.
Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,doorways,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyourvisionofachildwhomayrunintothe
lawnedger.
Keepchildrenawayfromhotorrunningengines.Theycansufferburnsfrom
ahotmuffler.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof agetooperatethismachine.Children
14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe instructionsandsafeoperation
practicesinthismanualandonthemachineandbetrainedandsupervised
byanadult.
SERVICE
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextremecareinhandling
gasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable andthevaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjury canoccurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyour
clotheswhichcanignite. Washyourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.
Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
Neverfill containersinsideavehicleoronatruckortrailerbedwith aplastic
liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
filling.
Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit on
theground.If thisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipmentonatrailer
with aportablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltankorcontaineropening
atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignition.
Neverfuelmachineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswillaccumulatein
thearea.
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhileengineishotorrunning.Allow
enginetocoolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.
Neverover-fillfueltank.Toallowforexpansionofthefuel,donotfill above
thebottomof thefueltankneck.
Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Movemachineto
anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingengine.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainernearanopenflame,sparkorpilot
lightasonawaterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothesdryerorothergas
appliances.
Toreducefire hazard,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris
build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveanyfuel-soakeddebris.
Allowmachinetocoolatleast5minutesbeforestoring.
General Service:
Neverrunanengineindoorsorinapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertainthebladeandall
movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandground
againsttheenginetopreventunintendedstarting.
Checkthebladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefordamage(e.g.,bent,cracked,
worn)Replacebladewiththeoriginalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)
bladeonly,listedinthismanual."Useofpartswhichdonotmeetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproperperformanceand
compromisesafety!"
Lawnedgerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeorweargloves,
anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstight to besuretheequipmentisinsafe
workingcondition.
Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,disconnectthesparkplug
wireandgroundagainsttheengine.Thoroughlyinspectthelawnedgerfor
anydamage.Repairthedamagebeforestartingandoperatingthelawn
edger.
Neverattempttomakeawheeladjustmentwhiletheengineis running.
Manycomponentsonyournewedgercanwearwithcontinueduse.For
safetyprotection,frequentlycheckalledgercomponentsandreplace
immediatelywith originalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)parts
only,listedinthismanual."Useof partswhichdonotmeettheoriginal
equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceand
compromisesafety!"
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeedtheengine.The
governorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedof theengine.
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforusedgas,oil,etc..Improper
disposaloffluidsandmaterialscanharmtheenvironment.
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Accordingto theConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)andtheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproducthasanAverageUseful
Lifeofseven(7)years,or70hoursofoperation.AttheendoftheAverage
UsefulLifehavethemachineinspectedannuallybyanauthorizedservice
dealerto ensurethatall mechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperly
andnotwornexcessively.Failuretodo socanresultinaccidents,injuriesor
death.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donot modify engineinanyway.Tampering
with thegovernorsetting canleadto arunawayengineandcauseit to
operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwith factorysetting ofengine
governor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS
Engineswhich are certifiedto complywith Californiaandfederal EPA
emissionregulationsfor SORE(Sinai[Off RoadEquipment)arecertified
tooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethefollowing
emissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification (EM),OxidizingCatalyst(0C),
SecondaryAirinjection(SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)ifsoequipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
Thismachineisequippedwith aninternalcombustionengineandshould
not beusedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor
grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwith a
sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
Ifasparkarrestor isused,itshouldbemaintained ineffective workingorder
bytheoperator.In theStateofCaliforniathe aboveisrequiredby law(Section
4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilar
laws.Federallawsapply onfederallands.
Asparkarrestorfor the muffler isavailablethrough your nearestSearsParts
andRepairServiceCenter.Call1-800-469-4663for ServiceCenterlocations.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthat mayappearon this product. Read,understand,andfollow all instructionsonthe machinebeforeattempt-
ingto assembleandoperate..
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate
WARNING-- ROTATINGBLADES
Keephands and feet awayfrom rotating blade.
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WARNING: Your Responsibility--Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow
the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
BYSTANDERS
Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
WARNING-- HOT SURFACES
Do not touch muffler or adjacent areas.
EYEPROTECTION
Always wear safety glassesor safety goggles when operating this machine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
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IMPORTANT:Thisunitisshippedwithout gasolineoroil intheengine.Becertainto
serviceenginewithgasolineandoilasinstructedintheOperationsectionbefore
startingorrunningyourmachine.
NOTE:Referencetorightandlefthandsideoftheedgerisobservedfromthe
operatingposition.
BladeControl
Upper
Handle \
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Assembly
Handle
Removeanddiscardanypackagingcardboardthatmaybepresentbetweenthe
upperhandleandthelowerhandle.
1. Pivottheupperhandleupwarduntil itsnapsintoplace.SeeFigure1.
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Z-Fitting
Figure2
SecuringControlCable
Thecablemust beroutedproperlyto avoidcontactwith allsharpedges
andhot surfaces.Suchcontactsdamagethe cableand renderthe controls
inoperative.
1. Pressthestudinsidethesnapfitting intotheholefoundontheleftsideof
theupperhandle,asshownin Figure3.
2. Pushthesnapfitting downonthehandletosecureit intoplace.
Figure1
2. Tightenthehandknobs,whicharelocatedonboththeleftandrightsidesof
thehandle.
ControlCableZ-Fitting
Unwrapthecontrolcablefromaroundtheengineandrouteitupthe leftsideofthe
handle.
1. Tomakeit easiertoattachtheZ-fitting,temporarilyremovetheleft sideof
thebladecontrolasshowninFigure2.
2. HooktheZendofthe brakecableintothecontrolfromtheinsidetooutside.
SeeFigure2.
3. Reattachtheleftsideofthebladecontrol.
Upper
Handle
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Figure3
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SecuringBladeDepthControlCable
Unwrapthebladedepthcontrolcableandrouteit uptherightsideofthehandle.
1. Pullthedepthcontrolleveroutofthefirstpositionofthedepthcontrol
bracket.
2. Pushleverallthewayforward.
3. Releaseleverintolastpositionofbracket.
4. HooktheZendofthedepthcontrolcableintotheholeonthedepthcontrol
leverasshownin Figure4.
Starter Rope
1. Locatetheropeguideandwingknobfoundinthemanualbag.Usingthe
wingknob,securebutdonottightentheropeguideto therightsideofthe
upperhandleasshownin Figure5.
2. Standbehindtheedgerandholdthebladecontrolagainsttheupperhandle.
3. Gentlypullthestarterropeoutoftheengine.
TheedgerbladeWiLLrotatewhen thestarter ropeispulled.
flOTE:Thestarterropewill notpulloutof theengineunlessthe blade
control(refertoFigure5)isdepressedagainsttheupperhandle.
4. Slipthestarterropethroughthetopoftheropeguide.Tightenthewing
knobwhichsecurestheropeguidetothe upperhandle.
Figure4
Adjustments
BevelAdjustment
1. Theangleof theedgerbladecanbeadjustedbyplacingthebevel
adjustmentleverinoneofthreepositionsforedging.SeeFigure6.
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Figure6
Figure5
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Depth Control Lever
Recoil Starter
Curb Height
Adjustment Lever
Befamiliarwithallthecontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowto
stopthemachineanddisengageitquickly.
BladeControl
Locatedontheupperhandle,thebladecontrolmustbedepressedagainstthe
upperhandleinordertooperatetheedger.Releasingthebladecontrolstopsthe
engineandtheedgerblade.
Primer
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Figure7
BladeDepthControl Lever
Thebladedepthcontrolleverislocatedontherightsideoftheupperhandle.It is
usedtocontrolthedepthofthecut.Thefurtherforwardthebladedepthcontrol
leverismoved,thedeeperintothesoiltheedgerbladewillcut.
BevelAdjustmentLever
Thebeveladjustmentleverislocatedonthefront,left portionoftheedger,behind
theedgerblade.It isusedto varytheangleoftheedgerbladebetweenoneofthree
positionsforedging/trenchingor bevelededging.
Thisbladecontrolisasafety device.Neverattempt to bypassitsoperation.
CurbHeightAdjustmentLever
Thecurbheightadjustmentleverisfoundonthe rearportionoftheedger.When
placedinanapplicablenotch,it aidsinstabilizingtheedgerwhileedginggrass
alongacurb.
CraftsmanEdgersconformtothesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
RecoilStarter
Therecoilstarterisusedtostart theengine.
Primer
Theprimerisusedtopumpgasintothecarburetorandaidinstartingtheengine.
Useitto startacoldengine,butdonotuseitto restartawarmengineafterashort
shutdown.
MeetsANSISafety Standards
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GASANDOILFILUUP f
IMPORTAN#Thisunitisshippedwithoutgasolineoroilintheengine.Becertainto
serviceenginewith gasolineandoil asinstructedinthis sectionbeforestartingor
runningyourmachine.
OU(one15ouncebottleshippedwithunit)
FirstTimeUse
1. Removeoilfill dipstick(G).SeeFigure8.
2. Withthemoweronlevelground,emptyentirecontentsofoilbottle
providedintotheengineoil fill (H).
3. Replaceoilfill dipstickandtighten.
SubsequentUses
Use4-strokemotoroilthatmeetsorexceedstherequirementsforAPIservice
categorySF,SG,SH,SJorhigher.AlwayschecktheAPIservicelabelontheoil
containertobesureitincludesthelettersSF,SG,SH,SJorhigher.
Outdoortemperaturesdeterminetheproperoil viscosityfortheengine.Usethe
chartto selectthebestviscosityfortheoutdoortemperaturerangeexpected.
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40
30
20
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Fuelmustmeettheserequirements:
Refuelinawell-ventilatedareawith theenginestopped.Iftheenginehasbeen
running,allowit tocoolfirst.Neverrefueltheengineinsideabuildingwhere
gasolinefumesmayreachflamesorsparks.
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Figure8
Clean,fresh,unleadedgasoline.
Aminimumof87octane/87AKI(91RON).
Gasolinewith upto 10%ethanol(gasohol)isacceptable.
* Below40°F(4°C)theuseofSAE30will resultinhardstarting.
** Above80°F(27°C)theuseof 10W-30maycauseincreasedoilconsumption.
Checkoillevelmorefrequently.
1. Checktheoil with theenginestoppedandlevel.
2. Removetheoilfill dipstickandwipeit clean.
3. Insertandtightentheoilfill dipstick.Removeit to checktheoillevel.See
Figure8.
4. Iftheoil levelisnearorbelowthelowerlimit markonthedipstick,remove
theoilfill dipstick,andfill withtherecommendedoiltotheupperlimit
mark(J).Donotoverfill.
.5. Reinstalltheoilfill dipstick.
Gasoline
Donotuseunapprovedgasolines,suchasE85.Donot mix oil ingasoline
or modifyengineto runonalternatefuels.Thiswill damagethe engine
componentsandvoidtheenginewarranty.
Gasolineishighlyflammable andexplosive,andyoucanbeburned or
seriouslyinjuredwhenrefueling. Stopengineandkeepheat,sparks,and
flameaway.Refuelonlyoutdoors.Wipeupspillsimmediately.
Ifyourequipmentwill beusedonaninfrequentorintermittentbasis,please
refertotheOffSeasonStoragesectionfor additionalinformationregardingfuel
deterioration.
NOTE:Fuelcandamagepaintandsometypesofplastic.Becarefulnottospillfuel
whenfillingyourfueltank.
Neverusestaleorcontaminatedgasolineoranoil/gasolinemixture.Avoidgetting
dirt orwaterinthefueltank.
1. Removethefueltankcap.
2. Fillthefueltankwithfuel.Toallowforexpansionofthefuel,donotfill
abovethe bottomofthefueltankneck.Donotoverfill.Wipeupspilledfuel
beforestartingtheengine.
3. Installthefueltankcapandtightenituntilitclicks.
4. Movelawnmoweratleast10feetawayfromthefuelcontainer/sourceand
sitebeforestartingtheengine.
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Besurenooneother than the operatorisstandingnearthe lawnmower
while starting engineoroperating mower.Neverrunengine indoorsor
inenclosed,poorlyventilatedareas.Engineexhaustcontainscarbon
monoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.Keephands,feet, hairandloose
dotNng awayfromanymoving partsonengineandlawnmower.
ToStart Engine
1. Movethebladedepthcontrolleverbackto theSTARTpositioninthe
adjacent(top)notch.
2. Pushtheprimerthreetimes.SeeFigure9.Donotprimetorestartawarm
engine.
NOTE:Ifyoupushtheprimertoomanytimes,excessivefuelwillfloodthe
carburetorandtheenginewill bedifficulttostart.
3. Standingbehindtheedger,depressthebladecontrolandholdit againstthe
upperhandlewithyourleft hand.
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Thisbladecontrolmechanismisasafetydevice.Neverattempt to bypass
itsoperation.
4. Withyourfight hand,grasprecoilstarterhandleandpullropeslowlyuntil
resistanceisfelt,thenpullwith arapid,continuous,full armstroke.See
Figure9.Keepingafirm griponthestartercordhandle,lettheroperewind
slowly.Repeatuntilenginecranks.Lettheroperewindeachtimeslowly.
Keepafirm grip onthe cordhandleandmaintain sufficient backward
tensiononthe cordatall timesto preventrapidstartercordretraction
(kickback).Rapidretraction canpullarmand handtowardthe engine
fasterthanyoucanlet go,and resultin brokenbones,fractures,bruisesor
sprains.
ToStop Engine
1. Releasebladecontrolto stoptheengineandblade.
Edging
Rotatingcutting blademaythrow objectscausingpersonalinjury.Keep
areaclearof bystandersanddonotoperatewithout guardsinplace.
Donotlowerbladeif bladeisoverconcrete,asphalt,rocksorthe like. Blade
canstrikesupportingsurface,resultinginpersonalinjuryor property
damage.
Tobeginedging,proceedasfollows:
1. Moveedgertoanareatobeedged,makingsurethattheleft rearwheelison
ahardsurfaceandthebladeisovertheareatobecut.SeeFigure10.
Figure9
Figure10
2. Withthebladecontrolsqueezedagainstthe handleintheoperating
position,makeapassalongareato beedgedbeforeproceedingtothenext
notch.Thefurtherforwardthatthebladedepthcontrolleverismoved,the
deeperorlowerthebladewill cutintotheground.Severalpassesmaybe
necessaryto obtainthedesireddepthofcut.Donotlowerblademorethan
onedepthnotchata timewithoutmakingapass.
3. Forbestresults,proceedslowlyalongthe pathbeingedged.Slowlymove
edgerbackandforththroughcuttingarea,againmakingsuretokeepthe
leftrearwheelonthehardsurfaceandthebladeinthecuttingpath,closeto
butnottouchingthe edgeof thehardsurface.
4. Onceyouhavefinishededgingselectedarea,raisethebladedepthcontrol
leverbackintotheSTARTposition,movetothenextareatobeedged,and
proceedagainfromstep1.
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EdgingAlongACurb
Trenching
Therightrearwheelof theedgercanbeloweredintooneoffive positionstoease
thetaskofedgingalongacurb.Toadjusttheheightofcurbwheel,proceedas
follows:
Lowertherightrearwheelbymovingthecurbheightadjustmentlever
slightlytotheleft. SeeFigure11.
f CurbHeight _'_
Adjustment ,
Lever
Youcanutilizetheedger'soptionaltrenchingfeatureinordertocreatea wider
cuttingpathforsuchthingsaslayingwireforlandscapelighting.
Disconnectthesparkplugwire andgroundagainstthe enginebefore
performing the following steps.
Theedgerbladeissharp.Wearleatherwork glovestoprotectyourhands
whenworkingaroundthe edgerblade.
Usetwowrenches(onewrenchtopreventhexboltheadfromspinningand
theotherto unthreadtheflangenut)to removeflangenutthatsecures
edgerblade,leavingtheedgerbladeinplace.SeeFigure13.
Additional
EdgerBlade
Figure11
2. Pivottherightrearwheelintoanapplicablepositioninrelationtothe height
ofthecurbto beedgedalong.
3. Releasethecurbheightadjustmentlevertolockthewheelinposition.
Beveling
Inordertoachievea bevellededge,setthebeveladjustmentlever(referto
AssemblySection)inthefirst (left hand)or third(righthand)notchtoplacethe
edgerbladeinpositionfor beveling.SeeFigure12.
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FlangeNut
EdgerBlade
FlatWasher
Figure13
2. Installtheflatwasherandadditionaledgerbladesuppliedwith your
machine.SeeFigure13.
3. Securewith theflangenutremovedearlier.Useatorquewrenchtotighten
theflangenuttobetween37foot-lbs,and50foot-lbs.
NOTE:Makecertainthatdrivebeltisseatedcorrectlyonbladespindleandthat it
isridingsmoothlyonspindlesheaves(seeFigure21)andisnotpinchedbetween
them.Repeatfirstthreestepsif beltispinched.
Right-HandPosition
Figure12
Left-HandPosition
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MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageall controls
andstopthe engine.Wait until allmoving partshavecometoacomplete
stop.Disconnectsparkplug wireand grounditagainstthe engineto
preventunintendedstarting.
Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribesservice
guidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumntokeeptrackofcompleted
maintenancetasks.TolocatethenearestSearsServiceCenterortoscheduleservice,
simplycontactSearsat1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
EachUse
IstMonthor5hours
Annuallyor25hours
Annuallyor50hours
Annually
BeforeStorage
1. Engineoil level
2. Looseormissinghardware
3. Aircleaner
4. Unitandengine
1. Engineoil
1. Aircleanerf
2. Controllinkages/pivotsandwheels
1. Engineoil ff
1. Sparkplug
2. AirCleaner
1. Fuelsystem
1. Check
2. Tightenorreplace
3. Check
4. Clean
1. Change
1. Clean
2. Lubewith lightoil
1. Change
1. Replace
2. Replace
1. Runengineuntilitstopsfromlackoffuel,or
addstabilizertoafulltankoffreshfuelprior
tostorage.
Cleanmoreoftenunderdustyconditionsorwhenairbornedebrisispresent.Replaceaircleanerifverydirty.
ff Changeoilevery25hourswhenoperatingtheengineunderheavyloadorinhightemperatures.
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Alwaysstopengine,disconnectsparkplugwire, andgroundagainstengine
beforeperforming anytype of maintenanceon yourmachine.
General Recommendations
Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforminganymaintenance.
Thewarrantyonthisedger/trencherdoesnotcoveritemsthat havebeen
subjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence.Toreceivefull valuefrom
warranty,operatormustmaintaintheequipmentas
instructedhere.
Changingofengine-governedspeedwillvoidenginewarranty.
Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonceeachseason.
Periodicallycheckallfastenersandmakesurethesearetight.
Engine Maintenance
SparkPlug
Forgoodperformance,thesparkplugmustbeproperlygappedandfreeof
deposits.Replacethesparkplugannually.
1. Disconnectthecapfromthesparkplug,andremoveanydirt fromthespark
plugarea.
2. Usethepropersizesparkplugwrenchtoremovethesparkplug.
NOTE:Replacewith aChampionRC12YCsparkplug.
3. Checkthegap(A)with a wiregauge(B).SeeFigure14.Sparkpluggap
shouldbe0.020in (0.51mm).If necessary,resetthegap.
4. Installandtightenthesparkplugtotherecommendedtorque(180Ib-in[20
Nm]).
5. Attachthesparkplugcaptothesparkplug.
Air Cleaner
J
Figure14
f
Adirtyaircleanerwill restrictairflow tothecarburetorandcausepoorengine
performance.Inspectthefilter eachtimetheengineisoperated.Youwill needto
cleanthefiltermorefrequentlyif youoperatetheengineinverydustyareas.
Cleantheaircleanerevery25hoursofoperationoroncea season.Replacetheair
cleanerannually.
Neverstart orrunthe enginewith the aircleanerassemblyortheair filter
removed.
NOTE:Donotusepressurizedairorsolventstocleanthefilter. Pressurizedaircan
damagethefilterandsolventswilldissolvethefilter.
Theaircleanersystemusesafoamelementthatcanbewashedandreused.
1. Openthecover(B)andremovethefoamelement((). SeeFigure15.
2. Washthefoamelementinliquiddetergentandwater.Squeezedrythefoam
elementin acleancloth.
3. Saturatethefoamelementwith cleanengineoil.Toremovetheexcess
engineoil,squeezethefoamelementinacleancloth.
4. Installthefoamelementandclosethecover.
J
Figure15
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CheckEngineOil f
Checkoil levelbeforeeachoperation.Besureoil levelismaintained.
1. Checkthe oilwiththeenginestoppedandlevel.
2. Removetheoilfill dipstick(G)andwipeit clean.SeeFigure16.
3. Insertandtightendipstick.Removeit tochecktheoillevel.
4. Iftheoillevelisnearorbelowthelowerlimit markonthedipstick,remove
theoilfillercap/dipstick,andfill with therecommendedoil (H)totheupper
limit mark(J).Donotoverfill.
5. Reinstalltheoilfill dipstick.
ChangeEngineOil
Gasolineand itsvaporsareextremely flammableandexplosive.Fireor
explosioncancausesevereburnsor death.
Changeengineoilafterthefirstfivehoursofoperation,andeveryfiftyhoursor
onceaseasonthereafter.
Whenyoudrainthe oil from thetop oilfill tube,the fuel tank must be
empty orfuel canleak out andresultin afire orexplosion.Toempty the
fuel tank, runthe engineuntil it stopsfromlackoffuel.
1. Withengineoff butstillwarm,disconnectthesparkplugwire(F)andkeepit
awayfromthesparkplug.
2. Placeasuitablecontainernexttotheenginetocatchtheusedoil.
3. Removetheoilfill dipstick(E)anddraintheo11intothecontainerbytipping
theenginetowardtheoil filler neck.SeeFigure1Z
Figure16
f
Air Filter
Usedoil isa hazardouswasteproduct. Disposeofusedoil properly. Donot
discardwith householdwaste.Checkwithyourlocalauthoritiesor Sears
ServiceCenterforsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.
4.
Withtheenginein alevelposition,fill tothe upperlimit markonthedipstick
with therecommendedoil.
Runningthe enginewith alowoil levelcancauseenginedamage.
5. Reinstalltheoiifill dipsticksecurely.
CleanEngine
Dailyorbeforeeveryuse,cleangrass,chaffor accumulateddebrisfrom
engine.Keeplinkage,spring,andcontrolsclean.Keepareaaroundand
behindmufflerfreeofanycombustibledebris.
Keepingenginecleanallowsairmovementaroundengine.
Enginepartsshouldbekeptcleantoreducetheriskofoverheatingand
ignitionofaccumulateddebris.
Donotusewatertocleanengineparts.Watercouldcontaminatefuel
system.Usea brushor drycloth.
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Lubrication
Wheels
EdgerBladeCare
Lubricatethewheelsandbearingsatleastonceaseasonwithalightoil.Alsoif the
wheelsareremovedfor anyreason,lubricatethesurfaceoftheaxleboltandthe
innersurfaceofthewheelwith lightoil.
PivotPoints
Lubricatethepivotpointsonthebladecontrol,bladedepthcontrollever,the blade
adjustmentlever,andcurbheightadjustmentleverwith lightoilat leastoncea
season.
Beating Block
Lubricatethebearingblockevery25hoursoratleastonceaseason.Simplyapply
oilateachendofthecoverplate.SeeFigure18.
Theedgerbladeissharp.Wearleatherwork glovestoprotect yourhands
whenworkingaroundthe edgerblade.
Periodicallyinspectthebladefor cracks,especiallyifyoustrikea foreignobject.
Replacewhennecessary.Followthestepsbelowforbladeservice.
1. Disconnectsparkplugbootfromsparkplug.
2. Usetwowrenches(onewrenchtopreventthehexboltheadfromspinning
andtheothertoremovetheflangenut)to removetheedgerblade.Referto
Figure19.
FlangeNut
Figure18
Lubricate
Figure19
Removeanddiscardtheedgerbladebutretaintheflangenutandflat
washer.
Installtheflatwasher,replacementedgerblade,andflangenut removed
earlier.Useatorquewrenchtotightentheflangenuttobetween37foot-
Ibs.and50foot-lbs.
NOTE:Makecertainthatthedrivebeltisseatedcorrectlyontheblade
spindleandthatit isridingsmoothlyonthespindlesheaves(seeFigure21)
andisnotpinchedbetweenthem.Repeatthefirstthreestepsifthebeltis
pinched.
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Belt Replacement
NOTE:Toaidinreassembly,notetheorientationofthedrivebeltonthetwo idler
pulleysandtheengineflywheelpulleypriortoperformingthefollowingsteps.
RefertoFigure20.
Theedgerdrivebeltissubjecttowearandshouldbereplacedifanysignsof
cracking,shreddingorrottingarepresent.Toreplacethebelt,proceedasfollows:
1. Workinginfrontoftheedger,loosentheflangelocknutontopofframe,
allowingtheidlerpulleyassemblytopivotslightlyoutfromtheframe.See
Figure20.
FlangeLock
Nut
gme IdlerPulley
_,_,:_Flywheel ......................Assembly
....",!_i, Pulley
Figure20
2. Withyourotherhand,carefullyreachundertherearoftheedgerandremove
thebeltfromaroundtheengineflywheelpulley.SeeFigure20.
3. Removethespindlesheavesbeltguardbyremovingthe twoself-tapping
screwswhichsecureit tothebladeplateassembly.SeeFigure21.
Carefullyremovethebeltfromoffof thepulleys,againmakingsuretonote
theorientationofthebelt.Discardthebelt.SeeFigure21.
f
BeltGuard
TopPt Bottom Pulley
EngineFlywheel Pulley
SpindleSheave
Figure21
5. Workingfromthefrontoftheedger,placethebeltontothespindlesheaves,
routeit backontothetopandbottomidlerpulleys,andthenplaceit onto
theengineflywheelpulley.
NOTE:Makecertainthatthe"V" sideof thebeltisseatedintothetoppulley
andtheflat sideofthe beltisseatedintothebottompulley.SeeFigure21.
6. Reinstallthespindlesheavesbeltguardwith theselftappingscrews
removedearlier.
Makecertainthatthedrivebeltison theengineflywheelpulleyandidler
pulleys,andretightentheflangelocknutonthetopoftheframe.
NOTE:Makecertainthatthedrivebeltisseatedcorrectlyandthatit isriding
smoothlyonthespindlesheavesandisnotpinchedbetweenthem.Repeat
thefirstthreestepsif thebeltispinched.
Neveroperatetheedgerwithout thespindlesheavesbelt guard in place.
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Neverstoreedgerwith fuel intank indoorsor in poorlyventilated areas
wherefuelfumesmayreachanopenflame,spark,or pilot light asona
furnace,waterheater,clothesdryer,or gasappliance.
PreparingTheEngine
Forenginesstoredover30days:
Topreventgumfromforminginfuelsystemoroncarburetorparts,run
engineuntilit stopsfromlackoffueloraddagasolineadditivetothegas
inthetank.If youuseagasadditive,runtheengineforseveralminutesto
circulatetheadditivethroughthecarburetor--afterwhichtheengineand
fuelcanbestoredupto24months.
Whileengineisstillwarm,changetheoil.
Cleanengineofsurfacedebris.
PreparingThelawn mower
Cleanandlubricateedgerthoroughlyasdescribedinthelubrication
instructions.
Donotuseapressurewasherorgardenhosetocleanyourunit.
Coatedgerbladewithchassisgreasetopreventrusting.
Referto PreparingtheEngineforcorrectenginestorageinstructions.
Storemowerinadry,cleanarea.Donotstorenexttocorrosivematerials,
suchasfertilizer.
Whenstoringanytypeofpowerequipmentinapoorlyventilatedormetalstorage
shed,careshouldbetakento rust-prooftheequipment.Usinga lightoil orsilicone,
coattheequipment,especiallycablesandallmovingpartsofyouredgerbefore
storage.
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Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheenginetoprevent
unintendedstarting.Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/service,
disengageallcontrolsandstoptheengine.Waituntilall movingparts
havecometoacompletestop.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduringoperation
orwhileperforminganyadjustmentsorrepairs.
Thissectionaddressesminorserviceissues.Tolocatethe nearestSearsServiceCenterorto scheduleservice,simply contact Searsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME_.
EngineFailstostart
Enginerunserratic
Engineoverheats 1.
Occasionalskips(hesitates) 1.
Idlespoorly 1.
Excessivevibration 1.
Drive-beltSlips 1.
1. Bladecontroldisengaged.
2. Sparkplugbootdisconnected.
3. Fueltankemptyorstalefuel.
4. Enginenotprimed(Ifequippedwith primer).
5. Faultysparkplug.
6.
Engineflooded. 6.
7.
Blockedfuelline. 7.
1.
Sparkplugbootloose. 1.
2.
Stalefuel. 2.
3.
Ventingascapplugged. 3.
4.
Waterordirtinfuelsystem. 4.
5.
Dirtyaircleaner. 5.
6.
Blockedfuelline. 6.
Engineoillevellow. 1.
2.
Airflowrestricted. 2.
Sparkpluggaptooclose. 1.
Sparkplugfouled,faulty,orgaptoowide. 2.
2.
Dirtyaircleaner. 3.
Edgerbladebentordamaged. 1.
2.
Bladespindlebentordamaged. 2.
Beltwornorstretched. 1.
1. Engagebladecontrol.
2. Connectwiretosparkboot.
3. Filltankwithclean,freshgasoline.
4. PrimeengineasinstructedintheOperationsection.
5. Clean,adjustgap,orreplace.
Waitafew minutestorestart.
ContactyourSearsParts&RepairCenterto havefuelline
cleaned.
Connectandtightensparkplugboot.
Filltankwithclean,freshgasoline.
Clearvent.
Runengineuntilit stopsfromlackoffuel.Refillwithfreshfuel.
Referto AirCleanerinEngineMaintenancesection.
ContactyourSearsParts&RepairCenterto havefuelline
cleaned.
Fillcrankcasewithproperoil.
Cleanareaaroundandontopofengine.
Adjustgap.RefertoSparkPluginEngineMaintenancesection.
Resetgaporreplacesparkplug.
Referto AirCleanerinEngineMaintenancesection.
Replaceblade.
ContactyourSearsParts&RepairCenterto haveunitinspected.
Replacedrivebelt.SeeBeltReplacementinServiceand
Maintenancesection.
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CraftsmanEdger/Trencher--ModelNo.247.762460
49
TrencherKit
58
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CraftsmanEdgedTrencher-- ModelNo.247.762460
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687-02022
687-02585
687- 02126
710-0191
710- 0411
710-04389
710-0599
710-0654A
710-0726
710-0870
710-1143A
710-1174
710-1205
710-3180
711-05696
711-04440
712-04063
712-04065
712-0417A
714-3010
718-04012
720-0142
720-0279
720-04072A
726-0299
931-04207
731-05063
731-05064
732-0188A
932-0369
732-04045
932- 04169
734-1264
734-1268
736-04019
Curb Height Adjustment Lever
Curb Height Adjuster Plate
Blade Plate Assembly
Screw 3/8-24
Screw 3/8-16
Hex Screw, 5/16-18
Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20
Screw, 3/8-16
Hex Screw, 5/16-12
Hex Screw 5/16-18
Hex Screw, 5/8-18
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18
Rope Guide (Eye Bolt)
Hex Screw, 5/16-18
Axle Shaft .50x6.65
Frame Spacer .50x9.25
Lock Flange Nut, 5/16-18
Flange Nut 3/8-16
Flange Nut, 5/8-18
Clevis Pin 3/32 x .625
Bearing Cup
Grip
Wing Nut
Star Knob
Push Cap 1/2" rod
Bearing Block
Debris Guard
Blade Guard
Double Torsion Spring
Compression Spring
Torsion Spring
Compression Spring
Wheel 7 x 1.75 T-Tread
Wheel 8 x 1.75 T-Tread
Flat Washer, .531 x 1.25 x .181
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936-0232
736-0234
736-0258
936-04088
936-0452
738-04149
738-0706C
738-0929
941-0524A
746-04035
946-04036
747-04110A
747-0976A-0637
749-04183A-0637
749-04234-0637
950-04105
750-04129
950-04142
750-0547
954-04032B
756-04148
956-0449
756-1150A
781-0427-0637
781-0741A
781-0742-0637
781-0748-0637
787-01081A-4044
787-01240-4044
787-01304-4044
712-04217
750-05548
750-0664
Wave Washer .531 x .781 x .013
Flat Washer, .385 x 1.5 x .075
Flat Washer .385 x 1.0 x .135 ±
Flat Washer .635x1.24x.181
Bell Washer,.396 x 1.140
Shoulder Screw, 3/8-16
Shoulder Screw
Shoulder Screw, 3/8-16
Bearing, .625 ID x 1.57 OD
Control Cable (Briggs & Stratton)
Wheel Adjustment Cable
Blade Adjustment Rod
Bail Handle
Upper Handle
Lower Handle
Spacer, .63 x 1.12 x 1.06
Spacer
Pulley Mount Spacer
Spacer, .64 x.88 x .50
Belt
Flat Idler Pulley, 2.50D
Sheave
Combination Flywheel Pulley
Belt Guard
Depth Index Bracket
Depth Index Lever
Tri-Star Blade
Bracket Plate
Wheel Bracket
Frame
Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16
Spcr., .525 x .775 x .93
Spcr., .5051D x .88OD x .440
Engine (see breakdown)
B& S Model No. 09P702-0004-F1
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CraftsmanEngineModel No.09P702-OOO4-FIForCraftsmanEdger/TrencherModel No.247.762460
590519 Cylinder Assembly
3 299819s Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side)
4 590569 Sump-Engine
5 590525 Head-Cylinder
7 799586 Gasket-Cylinder Head
11 590522 Tube-Breather
12 799587 Gasket-Crankcase
13 590512 Screw (Cylinder Head)
16 590538 Crankshaft
20 391483s Seal-Oil (PTO Side)
22 692551 Screw (Crankcase Cover/Sump) (1/4-
20x1.19)
22A 590763 Screw (Crankcase Cover/Sump) (1/4-
20x.78)
23 590544 Flywheel
24 222698s Key-Flywheel (Aluminum)
25 590521 Piston Assembly (Standard)
26 590523 Ring Set (Standard)
27 691588 Lock-Piston Pin
28 699659 Pin-Piston
29 590518 Rod-Connecting
32 691664 Screw (Connecting Rod)
33 590531 Valve-Exhaust
34 590530 Valve-Intake
35 590532 Spring-Valve (Intake)
36 590532 Spring-Valve (Exhaust)
37 590582 Guard-Flywheel
40 590528 Retainer-Valve
43 697799 Slinger-Governor/Oil
45 590514 Tappet-Valve
46 590524 Camshaft
48 N/A Short Block (Not Available At
This Printing)
591108 Rope-Sta rter
60 691915 Grip-Starter Rope
75 590546 Washer (Flywheel)
78 793480 Screw (Flywheel Guard)
104 590558 Pin-Float Hinge
117 591997 Jet-Main (Standard)
118 591994 Jet-Main (High Altitude)
121 590589 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul
122 590549 Spacer-Carburetor
125 590556 Carburetor
130 691190 Valve-Throttle (Original Carburetor)
133 591120 Float-Ca rburetor
155 590529 Plate-Cylinder Head
163 799580 Gasket-Air Cleaner
187 791766 Line-Fuel (Cut to Required Length)
188 793480 Screw (Control Bracket)
192 590535 Adjuster-Rocker Arm
202 590517 Link-Mechanical Governor
209 590541 Spring-Governor (Purple)
222 590560 Bracket-Control
227 590520 Lever-Governor Control
238 590533 Cap-Valve
300 590565 Muffler
305 590586 Screw (Blower Housing)
318 793480 Screw (Mounting Bracket)
332 690662 Nut (Flywheel)
333 799582 Armature-Magneto
334 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature)
337 692051 Plug-Spark
356 692390 Wire-Stop
358 590590 Gasket Set-Engine
404 690272 Washer (Governor Crank)
455 590545 Cup-Flywheel
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CraftsmanEngineModel No.09P702-OOO4-FIForCraftsmanEdger/TrencherModel No.247.762460
590551 Bracket-Mounting (Carburetor)
505 793515 Nut (Governor Control Lever)
523 796503 Dipstick
524 691876 Seal-Dipstick Tube
535 799579 Filter-Air Cleaner Foam
562 793514 Bolt (Governor Control Lever)
601 791850 Clamp-Hose (Green)
613 590562 Screw (Muffler)
615 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft
616 590516 Crank-Governor
617 270344s Seal-O Ring (Intake Manifold)
621 692310 Switch-Stop
623 799581 Seal-O Ring (Carburetor Spacer)
635 692076 Boot-Spark Plug
718 690959 Pin-Locating (Cylinder)
724 697478 Retainer-Seal
741 796210 Gear-Timing
745 691146 Screw (Brake) (#10-32x.86)
745A 690859 Screw (Brake) (#10-32x.5)
770 591139 Kit-Rewind/Blower Housing
830 590536 Stud-Rocker Arm
842 691031 Seal-O Ring (Dipstick)
847 590572 Dipstick/Tube Assembly
850 100106 Sealant-Silicone
868 590534 Seal-Valve
875 590584 Base-Air Cleaner
914 591103 Screw (Rocker Cover)
922 692135 Spring-Brake
923 691487 Brake
930 590585 Guard-Rewind
957 799585 Cap-Fuel
968 590581 Cover-Air Cleaner
972 590568 Fuel-Tank
591116 Bowl-Float
1022 591255 Gasket-Rocker Cover
1023 590513 Cover-Rocker
1026 590515 Rod-Push
1029 590526 Arm-Rocker (Exhaust)
1029A 590527 Arm-Rocker (Intake)
1036 Label-Emissions (Available from a Briggs
& Stratton Authorized Dealer)
1058 381266TRI Operator's Manual
1127 590554 Screw (Float Bowl to Carburetor Body)
1238 590550 Screw (Carburetor Spacer)
1263 697124 Reed-Breather
1264 793453 Screw (Breather Reed)
1329 N/A Replacement Engine (Not Available At
This Printing)
1330 N/A Repair Manual (Not Available At This
Printing)
1395 590552 Screw (Air Cleaner Base to Carburetor)
Carburetor Overhaul Kit Key No. 121
Engine Gasket Set Key No. 358
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CraftsmanEdgedTrencher--ModelNo.247.762460
777S32140
777S30282
Operation Of This Equipment May Create SparksThat Can Start Fires Around Dry Vegetation. A
Regulations RelatingToFirs Prevention Requirements.
777S33503 777120102
777D18783
h_heel Adjustment Bracket (Right Wheel). ml
777122074
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(ThispageapplicableintheU.S.A.andCanadaonly.)
Sears Brands Management Corporation (Sears),the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U,S, EPA)
EmissionControl System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations)
EMISSIONCONTROLWARRANTYCOVERAGEISAPPLICABLETOCERTIFIEDENGINES ANDTOCERTIFIEDMODELYEAR1997ANDLATERENGINESWHICHAREPURCHASEDAND
PURCHASEDINCALIFORNIAIN1995ANDTHEREAFTER,WHICHAREUSEDINCALIFORNIA,USEDELSEWHEREINTHEUNITEDSTATES(ANDAFTERJANUARY1,2001INCANADA).
California and United States Emission Control Defects Warranty Statement
TheCaliforniaAirResourcesBoard(CARB),U.S.EPAandSearsarepleasedto explainthe
EmissionControlSystemWarrantyonyourmodelyear2000andlatersmalloff-road
engine(SORE).InCalifornia,newsmalloff-roadenginesmustbedesigned,builtand
equippedto meettheState'sstringentanti-smogstandards.Elsewhereinthe United
States,newnon-road,spark-ignitionenginescertifiedformodelyear1997andlater
mustmeetsimilarstandardssetforthbytheU.S.EPA.Searsmustwarranttheemission
Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage
Smalloff-roadenginesarewarrantedrelativetoemissioncontrolpartsdefectsfora
periodofoneyear,subjecttoprovisionssetforthbelow.Ifanycoveredpartonyour
Owner's Wa rra nty
Asthesmalloff-roadengineowner,youareresponsiblefortheperformanceofthe
requiredmaintenancelistedinyourOperatingandMaintenanceInstructions.Sears
recommendsthat youretainallyourreceiptscoveringmaintenanceonyoursmall
off-roadengine,butSearscannotdenywarrantysolelyforthelackofreceiptsorfor
yourfailuretoensurethe performanceofallscheduledmaintenance.Asthesmall
off-roadengineowner,youshouldhoweverbeawarethatSearsmaydenyyouwarranty
coverageifyoursmalloff-roadengineorapart hasfailedduetoabuse,neglect,
Soars Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions
ThefollowingarespecificprovisionsrelativetoyourEmissionControlDefectsWarranty
Coverage.Itisinadditionto theSearsenginewarrantyfornon-regulatedenginesfound
in theOperatingandMaintenanceInstructions.
1. WarrantedParts
Coverageunderthiswarrantyextendsonlytothepartslistedbelow(the
emissioncontrolsystemsparts)totheextentthesepartswerepresentonthe
enginepurchased.
a. FueIMeteringSystem
• Coldstartenrichmentsystem
• Carburetorandinternalparts
• FuelPump
b. AirlnductionSystem
• Aircleaner
• Intakemanifold
c. IgnitionSystem
• Sparkplug(s)
• Magnetoignitionsystem
d. CatalystSystem
• Catalyticconverter
• Exhaustmanifold
• Airinjectionsystemorpulsevalve
e. MiscellaneousItemsUsedinAboveSystems
• Vacuum,temperature,position,timesensitivevalvesandswitches
• Connectorsandassemblies
2. Lengthof Coverage
Searswarrantstotheinitialownerandeachsubsequentpurchaserthatthe
WarrantedPartsshallbefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipwhich
causedthefailureoftheWarrantedPartsforaperiodofoneyearfromthedate
theengineisdeliveredtoaretailpurchaser.
Inthe USAandCanada,a24hourhotline,1-800-469-4663,hasamenuofpre-recordedmessagesofferingyouenginemaintenanceinformation.
controlsystemonyourenginefortheperiodsof timelistedbelow,providedtherehas
beennoabuse,neglectorimpropermaintenanceofyoursmalloff-roadengine.Your
emissioncontrolsystemincludespartssuchasthecarburetor,aircleaner,ignition
system,mufflerandcatalyticconverter.Alsoincludedmaybeconnectorsandother
emissionrelatedassemblies.Whereawarrantableconditionexists,Searswill repair
yoursmalloff-roadengineatnocosttoyouincludingdiagnosis,partsandlabor.
engineisdefective,thepartwill berepairedorreplacedbySears.
Responsibilities
impropermaintenanceorunapprovedmodifications.Youareresponsibleforpresenting
yoursmalloff-roadenginetoanAuthorizedSearsServiceDealerassoonasaproblem
exists.Theundisputedwarrantyrepairsshouldbecompletedinareasonableamount
oftime,nottoexceed30days.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingyourwarrantyrights
andresponsibilities,youshouldcontactaSearsServiceRepresentativeat 1-800-469-
4663.Theemissionwarrantyisadefectswarranty.Defectsarejudgedonnormalengine
performance.Thewarrantyisnotrelatedtoanin-useemissiontest.
3. NoCharge
RepairorreplacementofanyWarrantedPartwillbeperformedatnochargeto
theowner,includingdiagnosticlaborwhichleadsto thedeterminationthata
WarrantedPartisdefective,ifthediagnosticworkisperformedatanAuthorized
SearsServiceDealer.Foremissionswarrantyservicecontactyournearest
AuthorizedSearsServiceDealeraslistedinthe"YellowPages"under"Engines,
Gasoline,""GasolineEngines,""LawnMowers,"orsimilarcategory.
4. ClaimsandCoverageExclusions
Warrantyclaimsshallbefiledinaccordancewiththe provisionsoftheSears
EngineWarrantyPolicy.Warrantycoverageshallbeexcludedforfailuresof
WarrantedPartswhicharenotoriginalSearspartsorbecauseofabuse,neglect
orimpropermaintenanceassetforth intheSearsEngineWarrantyPolicy.Sears
isnotliabletocoverfailuresofWarrantedPartscausedbytheuseofadd-on,
non-original,ormodifiedparts.
5. Maintenance
AnyWarrantedPartwhichisnotscheduledforreplacementasrequired
maintenanceorwhichisscheduledonlyforregularinspectionto theeffectof
"repairorreplaceasnecessary"shallbewarrantedastodefectsforthewarranty
period.AnyWarrantedPartwhichisscheduledfor replacementasrequired
maintenanceshallbewarrantedasto defectsonlyfortheperiodoftimeup
tothefirstscheduledreplacementforthatpart.Anyreplacementpartthatis
equivalentin performanceanddurabilitymaybeusedin theperformanceof
anymaintenanceorrepairs.Theownerisresponsiblefor theperformanceof
all requiredmaintenance,asdefinedintheSearsOperatingandMaintenance
Instructions.
ConsequentialCoverage
Coveragehereundershallextendtothefailureofanyenginecomponentscaused
bythefailureof anyWarrantedPartstill underwarranty.
GDOC-100188Rev.B
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Congratulationsonmakingasmartpurchase.YournewCraftsman®productisdesignedandmanufacturedforyearsof
dependableoperation.Butlikeallproducts,it mayrequirerepairfromtimetotime.That'swhenhavingaRepairProtection
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Here'swhat the RepairProtectionAgreement_includes:
[] Expertservice byour10,000professionalrepairspecialists
[] Unlimitedserviceand nochargeforpartsandlaboronallcoveredrepairs
[] Productreplacementupto $1500ifyourcoveredproductcan'tbefixed
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OnceyoupurchasetheRepairProtectionAgreement,asimplephonecallisallthatit takesforyoutoscheduleservice.You
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TheRepairProtectionAgreementisarisk-freepurchase.Ifyoucancelfor anyreasonduringtheproductwarrantyperiod,
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Somelimitations and exclusionsapply. Forpricesand additional informationinthe U.S.A.call 1-800-827-6655.
_CoverageinCanadavarieson someitems.Forfull detailscall SearsCanadaat 1-800-361-6665.
SearsInstallationService
ForSearsprofessionalinstallationof homeappliances,garagedooropeners,waterheaters,andothermajorhomeitems,in
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