Craftsman 536.292510, 536.292520 User Manual

49.2cc 2-cycle

2.0HP 10 Inch Tines
CULTIVATOR

MODEL NO.

536.292510

536.292520

Caution:

Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating

nstructions before first use

_f this product.

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

712452 12/09198

Table of Contents 2

Warranty 2
Safety Rules 2-4

Contents of Shipping Carton 4
Assembly 4
Operation 5-8

Maintenance 9-10

Service and Adjustments 11-12
Storage 12-13

Troubleshooting 13

Cultivator Repair Parts 14-16
Engine Repair Parts 17-20

Spanish (Espa5ol) 21-34

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 worn 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

,_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means --

ATFENTIONI!! Become alertlll Your safety is involved,

Z_ CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it cannot

contact spark plug to 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.

"o 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.

• Fill fuel 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 running or 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 cultivator without
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.

• 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.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.

• 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
falling.

• 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

instructions for important details ifthe
cultivator is to be stored for an extended

period.

• Never store the cultivator with fuel in the
fuel tank inside a building where 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.

• Keep the cultivator in safe working

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

REPAIPJADJUSTMENTS SAFETY

• After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove the wire from the spark

plug, and keep the wire away from the
plug to prevent accidental starting.

Thoroughly inspect the cultivator for any

damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating it.

• If cultivator should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop engine and check

immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.

• 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.

• Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine is running except when

specifically recommended by the manu-

facturer.

Z_ WARNING: The engine exhaust
from this product contains chemicals

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

harm.
_ 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 laws

(if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should
be maintained in effective working order by

the operator.

In the state of California the spark arrester is on federal lands. A spark arrester/muffler is
required by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- available through your nearest Craftsman

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 separately in carton (not shown full size)

1 - 5.3 Ounce 2-cycle Oil
1 - Owner's Manual (not shown)

A

CAUTION: Always wear safety

glasses or eye shields while assembling
the Craftsman cultivator.

ht 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

Control

• Remove packing insert from carton.

• Lift the cultivator out of the carton and

place on a hard level surface.

• Loosen tee knobs. Tilt the cultivator

Depth
Stake

forward and rotate upper handle to the

upright position, making sure the throttle

Tine

is not caught between the handles. Then
tighten the tee knobs. See figure below.

• Tighten the handle hardware by holding

the curved head carriage bolt against the
outside of the lower handle while

tightening the tee knobs securely.

,/ 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:

J All assembly instructions have been

completed.

,I 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:

,/,/ Fuel tank is filled with correct gasoline

and oil mixture.

,/,/ Become familiar with the location and

function of all controls. Operate
controls before starting engine.

KNOWYOUR 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

FoI,Choke I\1

Stop

Right Side

Upper Handle

Control

Right Side
Lower Handle

Depth Stake/

Transport Wheels,
Assembly

Left Side
Upper Handle

Left Side
LowerHandle

Choke

FuelTank

Shield

Depth Rc_/

Transport

Assembly

Throttle Control - Controls the engine

speed and the tine rotation. This cultivator is

equipped with a centrifugal clutch that en-

gages the tine ddve 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 equil_ped with an easy pull re-

coil starter.
Depth Stake or Depth Rod/Transport

Wheels Assembly - Used (with wheels up)
when cultivating to adjust the depth of the

cut. It also acts as a brake to help the op-
erator control the direction and speed of the

unit.
The depth stake or depth rod/transport

wheel assembly (with wheels down) can be
used for transporting the unit.

HOWTO USE YOUR CULTIVATOR

/_ WARNING: The operation of this cul-

tivator can result in foreign objects being
thrown into the 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

• Release the throttle control to stop the
tines.

• Move the on-off switch on the engine to
the OFF position.

OPERATE CULTIVATOR

Set the depth stake or depth rod/transport
wheels assembly to the desired tilling

position as follows:

• Remove the hairpin from the clevis pin
securing the depth stake or depth red.

Remove the clevis pin and adjust the
depth stake or depth red upward to dig

shallower or downward to dig deeper.
Reinstall the clevis pin and hairpin.

DepthStake/
TransportWheels

Assembly \

Clevis Pin.X_ gasoline.

Dep_ Stake_ /_. CAUTION: Gasoline is flammable
urac_t _ and caution must be used when handling

_ __ or storing it. Do not fill fuel tank while culti-

__ vator is running hot or when it is in an en-

Hairptn._. _ L--_ closed area. Keep fuel away from open

"_ '_ '_'_ flame and electrical spark. DO NOT

I_ SMOKE while mixing fuel or filling the fuel

_J tank. Never fill fuel tank completely, but fill

Wheel Support Rod
Assembly

Dep_ Round

• Start the engine, tilt the unit back on the

depth stake or depth red until the tines
are off the ground and squeeze the

throttle control all the way up against the
hand grip. The engine is govemor
controlled and should be run at 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 is too deep or too
shallow, turn off the engine and reset the

depth stake or depth rod.

• If depth stake or depth rod is not control-

ling forward action, lower the depth stake

or depth red. If the unit is not going
forward, raise the depth stake or depth

rod.

/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 oil for 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

it to within 1/4 - 1/2 inch from the top to
provide space for expansion of fuel. Al-

ways fill fuel tank outdoors and use a fun-

nel or spout to prevent spilling; Make sure
to wipe up 0ny spilled fuel before 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 assure
volatility, never buy more than a 30 day

supply of gasoline. Gasoline is intended 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 dan-

gerous to inhale, as well as being explo-
sive.

Z_ WARNING: Experience indicates

that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-

ture which leads to separation and forma-
tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can

damage the fuel system of an engine while
in storage. To avoid engine problems, the

fuel system should be emptied before stor-
age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas

tank, start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use
fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc-
tions for additional information. Never use

engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE

Mix gasoline and oil 24:1 as follows:

• Pour 1 U.S. quart of fresh, clean,
unleaded automotive gasoline into a
gallon gasoline container.

• 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

it. Do not use gasoline additives because

the engine may be damaged. Shake the

gasoline container before each filling of

the fuel tank.

Add More Gas

(3 U.S. Quarts)

or 5.3 oz.

1 U.S. '_.

Gallon Shake Can
Container

FUEL MIXTURE CHART (Mixture 24:1)

u.S. S.I. (METRIC)

GAS OIL GAS OIL

1 Gal. 5.3 oz. 4 Liters .167 L

2 Gal. 11 oz. 8 Liters .333 L
5 Gal. 27 oz. 20 Liters .833 L

TO START THE ENGINE

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

tions on the preceding pages.

• Fill the fuel tank to 1/2 inch below the

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

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

• 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.

• 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.