Craftsman 536292500 Owner’s Manual

49.2cc 2=cycle

2,0HP 1(} Inch Tines
CULTIVATOR

MODEL NO,

536,292500

Caution:
Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating
instructions before first use

of this product,

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

711944 12/04/97

Table of Contents 2 Service and Adjustments 11-t2
Warranty 2 Storage 12-13

Safety Rules 2-4 Troubleshooting 13

Contents of Shipping Carton 4 Cultivator Repair Parts 14-16

Assembly 4 Engine Repair Parts 17-20
Operation 5-8 Spanish (EspaSol) 21-34

Maintenance 9-10 Parts Ordering/Service Back Cover

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN CULTIVATOR

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman cultivator is maintained,
lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in

the owner's manual, Craftsman will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or
workmanship.

This warranty excludes tine(s), spark plug, and air cleaner which are expendable parts
and become wom during normal use.

If this Craftsman cultivator is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty ap-

plies for only 30 days from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only while this
product is in use in the United States. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RE-

TURNING THE CULTIVATOR TO THE NEAREST CRAFTSMAN SERVICE CENTER

IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Z_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions, it means --

ATTENTION!I! Become alert!l! Your safety is Involved.

Z_ CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it cannot

contact spark plugto prevent accidental
starting when setting-up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs.

IMPORTANT: Safety standards require
operator presence controls to minimize the

risk of injury. Your cultivator is equipped
with such controls. Do not attempt to defeat
the function of the operator presence

control under any circumstances.
BEFORE USE

= Read the owner's manual carefully. Be

thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the cultivator. Know
how to stop the cultivator and disengage

the controls quickly.

° Do not operate the cultivator without

wearing adequate outer garments. Wear
footwear that will improve footing on
slippery surfaces.

= Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, particularly small children and

pets.

° Thoroughly inspect the area where the

cultivator is to be used and remove all
foreign objects.

FUEL SAFETY

• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam-

mable.

° Use an approved container.
° Check fuel supply before each use,

allowing space for expansion as the heat

of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel to

expand.

° Fillfuel tank outdoors with extreme care.

Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel

tank cap securely and wipe up spilled

fuel.

° Never remove the fuel tank cap or add

fuel to a runningor hot engine.

Never store fuel or cultivator with fuel in
the tank inside a building where fumes

may reach an open flame.

OPERATING SAFETY

. Never allow children or young teenagers

to operate the cultivator. Keep them

away while it is operating. Never allow

adults to operate the cultivatorwithout

proper instruction.

= Do not operate this machine if you are

taking drugs or other medication which
can cause drowsiness or affect your

. ability to operate this machine.

° Do not use this machine if you are

mentally or physically unable to operate
this machine safely.

o Always wear safety glasses or eye

shields during operation or while perform-
ing an adjustment or repair to protect

your eyes from foreign objects that may

be thrown from the cultivator,

o Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating parts.

o Exercise extreme caution when operating

on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or

traffic.

° Exercise caution to avoid slipping or

failing.

• Never operate the cultivator without
proper guards, plates, or other safety

protective devices in place.

= Never operate the cultivator at high

transport speeds on slippery surfaces.

Look behind and use care when backing.

° Never allow bystanders near the cultiva-

tor.

:. Keep children and pets away while

operating.

• Never operate the cultivator without good

visibility or light.

° Do not run the engine indoors+ The

exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS

and DEADLY GAS+

° Take all possible precautions when

, leaving the cultivator unattended. Stop

the engine.

• Do not overload the cultivator capacity by
attempting to till too deep at too fast a

rate.

SAFE STORAGE
° Always refer to the owner's manual

instructionsfor important details if the
cultivator isto 5e stored for an extended

period.

o Never store the cultivator with fuel in the

fuel tank insidea buildingwhere ignition
sources are present such as water and

space heaters, clothes dryers, and the
like. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.

o Keep the cultivator in safe working

condition. Check all fasteners at frequent
intervals for proper tightness.

REPAIWADJUSTMENTS SAFETY
° After striking a foreign object, stop the

engine. Remove the wire from the spark
plug, and keep the wire away from the
plugto prevent accidental starting.
Thoroughly inspect the cultivator for any

damage, and repair the damage before
restartingand operating it.

o If cultivator should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop engine and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generatly a warning of trouble.

o Stop the engine whenever you leave the

operating position. Also, disconnect the
spark plug wire before unclogging the

tines and when making any repairs,
adjustments, or inspections.

° When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,

shut off the engine and make certain all
moving parts have stopped°

o Never attempt to make any adjustments

while the engine is running except when
specifically recommended by the manu-

facturer.

WARNING: The engine exhaust

from this product contains chemicals

known to the State of Califomia to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive

harm.

JL

Z_ WARNING" This unit is equipped
with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-
proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's ex-

haust system is equipped with a spark ar-
rester meeting applicable local or state taws
(if any). 1_a spark arrester is used, it should

be maintained in effective working order by

the operator.

tnthestateofCaliforniathesparkarresteris onfederallands.A sparkarrester/muffleris
requiredbytaw(Section4442oftheCalifor- availablethroughyournearestCraftsman

nia Public Resources Code)_ Other states Authorized Service Center (See REPAIR
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply PARTS section in this manual).

Parts packed separateJy in carton (not shown full size)

1 - 5.3 Ounce 2-cycle Oil

1 - Owner's Manual (not shown)

CAUTION: Always wear safety

glasses or eye shields while assembling
the Craftsman cultivator.

Left

Handle

The figure to the right shows the cultivator
completely assembled.

References to the right or left hand side
of the cultivator are from the viewpoint of

the operator's position behind the unit.

TO REMOVE CULTIVATOR FROM

CARTON
o Remove packing insert from carton_

• Liftthe cultivator out of the carton and
place on a hard level surface.

= Loosen tee knobs. Tilt the cultivator

forward and rotate upper handle to the

upright position, making sure the throttle
is not caught between the handles. Then

tighten the tee knobs. See figure below.

o Tighten the handle hardware by holding

the curved head carriage bolt against the

outside of the lower handle while

tightening the tee knobs securely.

Tee(_\

Knobs !,\

Control

Depth

Stake

Tine

,/ CHECKLIST

Before you operate and enjoy your new
CRAFTSMAN CULTIVATOR, to ensure

that you receive the best performance and

satisfaction from this quality product, please
review the following checklist:

4" All assembly instructionshave been

completed.

,/ No loose parts in carton.
#" All fasteners have been properly

tightened.

While learning how to use your CRAFTS-

MAN CULTIVATOR, pay extra attention to
the following important items:

,I,/ Fuel tank is filled with correct gasoline

and oil mixture.

J',! Become familiar with the location and

function of all controls. Operate

controls before starting engine.

KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CRAFTSMAN CULTIVATOR, Compare the illustrations with your cultivator to familiarize

yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future

reference.

Half Choke

Choke Off A

Stop

Full Choke _!lJ

Right Side

Upper Handle

.=Control

Right Side

Lower Handle,

Depth Stake!

Transport Wheels _

Assembly

_On-Off Recoil Starter

Left Side

Upper Handle

Left Side

Lower Handle

Choke

Fuel Tank

Shield

Throttle Control - Controls the engine

speed and the tine rotation.This cultivator is
equipped with a centrifugal clutch that en-

gages the tine drive system when the en-
gine speed is increased.

Choke Control Lever- Used to assist in
starting a cold engine.

On-Off Switch - ON - Allows the unit to be
started. OFF - Stops the engine and keeps

the unit from being started,

Recoil Starter Handle -The engine on this

cultivator is equipped with an easy pull re-

coil starter.

Depth Stake/Transport Wheels
Assembly - Used (with wheels up) when

cultivating to adjust the depth of the cut. tt

also acts a_ a brake to help the operator
control the direction and speed of the unit.

The depth stake/transport wheel assembly

(with wheels down) can be used for trans-
portingthe unit.

HOW TO USE YOUR CULTIVATOR

Z_ WARNING: The operation ofthis cul-
tivator can result in foreign objects being

thrown intothe eyes, which can cause se-
vere eye damage. Always wear safety

glasses or eye shields while operating the
unit.

We recommend standard safety glasses or
Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your

glasses.
TO STOP CULTIVATOR

o Release the throttle controlto stop the

tines.

o Move the on-off switch on the engine to

the OFF position.
OPERATE CULTIVATOR
Set the depth stake/transport wheels

assembly to the desired tilling positionas

follows:

• Remove the hairpin from the clevis pin

securing the depth stake. Remove the

clevis pin and adjust the depth stake

upward to dig shallower or downward to
dig deeper° Reinstall the clevis pin and

hairpin.

Depth Stake/
Transport Wheels
Assembly

Clevis Pin,x,

Depth Stake_

Bracket ,_

o Start the engine, tiltthe unit back on the

depth stake until the tines are off the
ground and squeeze the throttle control
all the way up against the hand grip. The

engine is governor controlled and should
be runat full throttle.

. Grasp the handles firmly and slowly tilt

the unit forward to begin the tilling action.

° As the tines begin to make contact with

the ground, hold back on the handles so
that the tines will dig and not ride forward

over the ground. Hold back until the tines
dig into the soil.

° If the tilled depth istoo deep or too

shallow, turn off the engine and reset the

depth stake.

• If depth stake is not controllingforward
action, lower the depth stake. If the unit

is not going forward, raise the depth
stake.

i_k CAUTION: Keep away from the ro-

tating tines. Rotating tines can cause in-

jury.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
FILL GAS

The two cycle engine used on this cultivator

requires a mixture of gasoline and oilfor lu-

brication of the bearings and other moving

parts. The correct fuel mixture ratio is 24:1
(see Fuel Mixture Chart). Gasoline and oil

must be premixed in a clean gasoline con-
tainer. Always use fresh, clean unleaded

oline.

CAUTION: Gasoline isflammable

and caution must be used when handling
or storing it. Do not fill fuel tank while cul-
tivator is running, hot, or when it is in an

enclosed area. Keep fuel away from open
flame and electrical spark. DO NOT

SMOKE while mixing fuel or filling the
fuel tank, Never fill fuel tank completely,

but fill it to within 1/4 - 1/2 inch from the
top to provide space for expansion of

fuel. Always fill fuel tank outdoors and

use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling.
Make sure to wipe up any spilled fuel be-

fore starting the engine.

Store gasoline in a clean, approved con.,
tainer, and keep the cap in place on the

container. Keep gasoline in a cool, well-
ventilated place, never indoors. To as-

sure volatility, never buy more than a 30
day supply of gasoline. Gasoline is in-

tended to be used as a fuel for internal

combustion engines; therefore, do not
use gasoline for any other purpose. Since
many children like the smell of gasoline,

keep it out of their reach because the

fumes are dangerous to inhale, as well as

ng explosive.

WARNING: Experience indicates

that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an en-

gine while in storage. To avoid engine prob-

lems, the fuel system should be emptied

before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain
the gas tank, start the engine and let itrun

untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage In-

structionsfor additional information. Never
use engine or carburetor cleaner products

in the fuel tank or permanent damage may

occur.

GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE
"4ix gasoline and oil 24:1 as follows:
o Pour i U.S. quart offresh, clean,

unleaded automotive gasoline into a
gallon gasoline container.

o Add 5_3 oz.(found in carton) of clean,

high quality SAE 30 or SAE 40 two-cycle

oil into the gasoline container.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use Outboard

Motor Oil or Multi-Viscosity Oils, such

as 10W-30 or 10W-40.

• Reinstall the cap on the gasoline con-

tainer and shake container vigorously so
the oil mixes with the gasoline.

, Add an additional 3 U.S. quarts of

gasoline to the gallon container and
shake the container again.

= This completes the special gasoline

mixing procedure. It can now be poured
into the cultivator fuel tank.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT fill fuel tank with
gasoline that does not have oil mixed in

itoDo not use gasoline additives because

the engine may be damaged. Shake the
gasoline container before each filling of

the fuel tank.

Add More Gas

Oil 5/8 Cup
or 5 3 oz,

(3 U,S. Quarts)

+ +

1U.S. "_

Gallon Shake Can
Container

TO START THE ENGINE

Before starting the engine, be sure you
have read and understood all the instruc-

tions on the preceding pages.
o Fill the fuet tank to 1/2 inch below the

bottom of the fill neck with fresh fuel mix
and reinstallthe fuel tank cap securely.

Never use fuel that may be stale from
long periods of storage.

o Move the on-off switch to the ON

position.

, Move the choke control (see figure, page

5) to the FULL CHOKE position (all the
way down).

NOTE: A warm engine should not require
choking.

° Tilt the cultivator back on the depth stake

or transport wheels to raise the tines off
the ground.

° Grasp the upper handle firmly to stabilize

the cultivator.

° Move shut-off toggle switch to ON.

o Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE

position.

° Grasp starter handle and pull slowly until

you feel drag.

= Return starter handle slowly to original

position.

° Pull handle with rapid, full arm strokes

until engine starts.

° When engine starts, move choke lever to

HALF CHOKE position.

° When engine runs smoothly, move choke

lever to NO CHOKE position.
NOTE: if the tines do not stop when the
throttle control is released, adjust the
carburetor idle speed as instructed in
Carburetor Adjustment paragraph in the

Service/Adjustments section on page 11.
° To stop the engine, release the throttle

control and move the on-off switch to the

OFF position.

FUEL MIXTURE CHART (Mixture 24:1)

U. S_

GAS OIL

1 Gal. 5.3 oz.

2 Gal. 11 oz,

5 Gal. 27 oz.

S. i. (METRIC)

GAS....................OIL

4 Liters ,167 L
8 Liters .333 L

20 Liters .833 L

.............. I.....

° If the engine becomes flooded, see the

Spark Plug Maintenance paragraph in the
Maintenance section of this manual.

Then pull the starter rope with the choke

lever in the NO CHOKE position.

CAUTION: The muffler and sur-

rounding areas become hot after running

the engine. Avoid these areas.
CULTIVATING HINTS

o Tilling is digging in, turning over and

breaking up packed soil before planting.
Loose unpacked soil helps root growth°

Best tilling depth is 4 to 6 inches. A tiller

will also clear the soil of unwanted

vegetation. The decomposition of this
vegetation matter enriches the soil.

Depending on the climate (rainfall and
wind), it may be advisable to till the soil at

the end of the growing season to further
condition the soil.

o Avoid tilling soil that is too dry as it will

pulverize and produce a dust that will not

holdwater. Also, tilling soilthat is too wet

will be hard on the machine and produce

unsatisfactory clods.

o Better growth will be obtained in tilled

ground if a relatively small area is tilled
properly and the tilled ground is used

soon after tillingto preserve the moisture
content.

,, The depth stake (on the back of the

cultivator) serves a dual purpose (see

figure, page 6). It helps regulate the

depth of the cut to a uniform level and
also acts as a brake to help the operator

control the speed of the cultivator.

° Lowering the depth stake will slow the

cultivator and make it till deeper. Raising
the depth bar wilt allow it to move faster

and till more shallow.

o if the cultivator stops forward motion and

tries to dig deeper than necessary, move
the handles from side to side to start

forward motion.

° Cultivating is loosening or digging around

growing plants which allows the plants to

flourish°

o When using the cultivator to remove

weeds, it is best to cultivate no deeper
than 1-1/2 inches. Cultivating deeper will
only pull to the surface ungerminated
weed seeds. You may want to raise the

depth bar to lessen the braking action.

° When cultivating around plants or close

areas, you may want to remove the
outside tines (see Tine Replacement

paragraph in the Service/Adjustments

section of this manual).

,_ CAUTION:

o Read the Owner's manual.
° Know location and functions of all

controls.

° Keep all safety devices and shields in

place.

° Never allow children or uninstructed

adults to operate cultivator.

o Shut off engine before unclogging tines or

making repairs.

° Keep bystanders away from machine.
° Keep away from rotating parts and tines.

They can cause injury.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NO. 536.292500

_)ATE CODE:

DATE OF
PURCHASE:

HORSE POWER: 2 HP

DISPLACEMENT: 3.0 cu. in.

(49.2 cc)

GASOLINE CAPACITY: 20 oz_

FUEL/OIL MIX RATIO:
(Use Unleaded Regular)

SPARK PLUG :

24:1 Gas To Oil
5,3 Oz. OiV

1 Gal. Gas

Champion

(Gap .035 in.)
RCJ -8Y

IDLE RPM: 1700-3000

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

SERVICE SCHEDULE SERVICE
RECORDS DATES

Fill in dates as Before After Every Every

yOU complete Each first 2 25 75 Storage Each

regular service Use Hours Hours Hours Season

Tighten All Screws and Nuts tJ p,i

Lubricate"lineShaft p_'

Check Spark Plug . p_ . . p,_ " '

,i ,i i ..............................

CleanandRe-OilAirCleanerFilter _ p_

Cylinder Exhaust Ports p_

Drain Fuel

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this cultivator does not
cover items that have been subjected to op-
erator abuse or negligence. To receive full

value from the warranty, the operator must
maintain the cultivator as instructed in this

manual. The above chart is provided to as-
sist the operator in properly maintaining the

cultivator.

LUBRICATION

Every 25 hours and/or at the beginning of
each season, the gear box should be filled

with lubricant. Tubes of gear lubricant are
available from most automotive supply
stores. Llse portable too! grease such as

Lubriptate 630AA (Product No. 06787, 1-3/4

oz. tube) or Lubriplate GR-132 (Product No.

15892, 10 oz. tube). The tine shaft should

have oil applied to it before storage and af-
ter it is cleaned by flushing it with water°
The illustration to the right is provided to as-

sist the operator in properly maintaining the
cultivator.

,lk

Z_ CAUTION: Allow the transmission to

cool before filling with grease.

• Remove both left side tines. See Service
and Adjustments section in this manual.

• Remove the air vent screw from the top

left side of the transmission.

• Reinstall the air vent screw.
° Check the condition of the felt washer in

the side of the transmission at the tine
shaft. Replace the felt washer if it is

damaged (see Repair Parts section in
this manual).

° Clean tine shaft and spread a few drops

of oil on shaft in tine replacement areas.
Reinstall the tines.

° Remove the right side tines° Check the

felt "washerfor damage, clean and oil the
fine shaft. Reinstall the tines.

Transmission

Air Vent Screw

Grease fitting (Lubricate the gear
box with Lubriplate 630AA or

Lubriplate GR-132

Tine Shaft

(Oil the tine
shaft before

storage and
after cleaning,

if the cultivator
is flushed

with water)

Using a grease gun, fill the transmission
through the grease fitting until the new
grease begins to come out of the air vent

screw hole.

View of Left Side With Tines Removed

ENGINE

SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE

Ifthe engine is flooded, clean the area
around the spark plug base to prevent for-

eign material from entering the cylinders
when the plug is removed. Remove and dry

the spark plug. Regap the electrodes to

.035" if necessary. If a new spark plug is

needed, refer to the Product Specifications
chart in this manual for the proper replace-

ment. Tighten the spark plug firmly, if a
torque wrench is available, torque the spark
plug to 15 foot- pounds.

AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE

The air cleaner filter should be cleaned and

re-oiled after every 25 hours of use. Clean
more often under dusty conditions.

IMPORTANT: The engine can be worn out

in a very short period of time if dirt or grit is

allowed to enter the engine.

To clean the air filter, do the following:

• Loosen screws on air cleaner cover and

remove the cover.

o Remove foam element from air cleaner.

Foam Element

i •

Jsmg Cover

° Wipe inside of air cleaner housing clean.
o Clean foam element by washing in strong

solution of water and household deter-
gent. Rinse thoroughly inclean water.

° Wrap foam element in clean cloth and

squeeze out (do not twist) all the liquid

untildry.

o Cover the ends and side of the foam

element with same oil used infuel

mixture. Knead the foam element
between fingers_to distribute oil and

remove excess oil.

° Reinstall foam element in air cleaner

housing.

° Service foam element carefully. Inspect

for deterioration or damage. A defective,

improperly serviced, or mistakenly
assembled air filter wiltallow dirt particles

to enter the engine.

o Reassemble the filter_ Place the cover on

the air cleaner housing and tighten screws

to secure cover to the housing.

_ CAUTION: Never run engine without
air cleaner element installed. A defective air

cleaner can result in loss of engine power
and cause excessive wear or damage to en-

gine components if dirtor dust is permitted
to enter the engine through the carburetor.

An air cleaner that is clogged with dust or
dirtshould be cleaned and re-oiled.

CYLINDER EXHAUST PORTS

The cylinder exhaust ports should be

cleaned after each seventy-five (75) to one
hundred (100) hours of operation_ For this
procedure we recommend that you take

your unit to a Craftsman Service Center.

CLEANING

Always remove the dirt and debris from the
cultivator after each use. Remove any

string, wire or vegetation that may become

lodged in the mechanism and stop the tine
rotation. Proceed as follows:

° Release the throttlecontrol and move the

on-off switch to the OFF position, then
disconnect the spark plug wire.

,, Remove the hairpin and clevis pin

securing the tine(s) assembly to the shaft
and remove the tine(s).

o Remove the lodged material. Reassemble

the tine(s) on the shaft and secure with a
clevis pin and hairpin.

• Reconnect the spark plug wire and restart
the engine.

Front View

Pins Lodged Item Clevis

Side

Tines Hairpins

Ha _ins Tines

TINE REPLACEMENT
The cultivator is left hand or righthand as

viewed from the operator's position behind
the unit.

All four tines on this unit are different and
cannot be interchanged. The tines must be

properly installed as shown infigures to the

rightor the cultivator will notfunction prop-
erly.

For working close around plants or insmall

areas, the outside tines may be removed to

reduce the tilling width to about 7 inches. To
reinstallthe outside tines see below.

CAUTION: The tines are self sharp-
ening and wilt become quite sharp from
use, Handle carefully.

The tines will all wear fairly evenly. If the
tines are being replaced because of wear,

we recommend that allfour tines be re-
placed at the same time. To replace the

tines, do the following:
o Place the on-off switch to the OFF

position and disconnect the spark plug
wire.

• While wearing gloves, remove the

hairpins and the clevis pins from the tines
on one side of the unit and then remove

the tines° See figure, previous page.

° Clean the tine shaft and oil it at the tine

locations.

• Place the inside tine on the tine shaft and
reinstall the clevis pin and hairpin_

• When the tines are properly installed, the
letter R will be visible on the outside of

the right-hand tine (the letter L on the left-

hand tine). The letter should appear
opposite the small hole in the side of the

tine.

° Place the outside tine on the tine shaft

and reinstall the clevis pin and hairpin.

° The outside tine cutting tips will all bend

in toward the inside tine. The letter R on

the right side or L on the left side should
be visible from the outside of the unit.

• Repeat the above steps on the opposite

side of the unit.

• Check to make sure the tines are
installed on correct side of the unit.

Properly Ins_lled Right Side Tines

Right Side Indicator

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

A dirty air cleaner will cause the engine to
run improperly and/or smoke excessively,

Be sure the air cleaner is clean before ad-

justing the carburetor. Never make unnem

essary adjustments to the carburetor. The
carburetor was set at the factory to operate

efficiently under most applications. How-
ever, if adjustments are required, we recom-

mend you contact your nearest Craftsman
Service Center. If you feel that you are com-

petent to make carburetor adjustment pro-
ceed as follows:

m_a CAUTION: Use extreme care when

ing adjustments that require the engine

to be running_Keep hands, feet, hair and

loose clothing away from any moving part.

o Turn the mixture adjustment screw

clockwise to close.

IMPORTANT: Tighten the adjusting
screw with your fingers to prevent dam-

age to the carburetor or adjusting screw.

Turn the mixture screw counterclockwise

open one (1) turn.
Start the engine and let it warm up

approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Do not
adjust the carburetor when the engine is

cold.

If the engine falters or stops after the

choke lever is moved to the CHOKE OFF

position; open the mixture adjusting screw
an additional 1/8 turn counterclockwise,

With the engine running, release the
throttle _:ontrol (idle position) to make the

mixture adjustments. Then perform the
following:

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