Craftsman 536.292521 User Manual

49.2cc 2-cycle

2.0HP 10 Inch Tines CULTIVATOR

MODEL NO.

536.292521

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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY STATEMENT .....

SAFETY RULES ..............

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS,,.

ASSEMBLY ..................

OPERATION .................

MAINTENANCE ..............

2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .. 16 3 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART., 19

5 REPAIR PARTS ............... 20

ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ....... 25

SPANISH (ESPAI_IOL) .......... 31

8 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..

13 BACK COVER

WARRANTY STATEMENT

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN CULTIVATOR

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Cultivator is maintained, lubri-

cated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's

manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.

This warranty excludes tiRe(s), spark plug, and air cteaner which are expendable parts and

become worn during normal use. If this Craftsman Cultivator is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies

for onIy 90 days from the date of purchase. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN CULTIVA-

TOR TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE

UNITED STATES.

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

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoftman Estates. IL 60179

IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and must not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark attester meeting

applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark attester is used, it must be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the State of California the above is required by iaw (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on fed-

eral lands. See a Sears Authorized Service Center for a spark arrester for the muffler.

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IMPORTANT

Safe Operation Practices for Cultivator

WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.It means'. "Attention! Become Alert. Your Safety |s Involved.

_IL ARNING: To prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting-up,

transporting, adjusting or mak- ing repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and put wire where it cannot

contact the spark plug.

IMPORTANT: Safety standards require opera-

tor presence contro% to minimize the risk of in- jury. Your cultivator is equipped with such

controls. Do not attempt to defeat the function

of the operator presence control under any cir- cumstances.

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 wear-

ing adequate outer garments. Wear foot- wear that wiil improve footing on slippery

surfaces.

• Keep the area of operation dear of al per- sons, particulady small children and pets.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the cul- tivator 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, allow- ing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause rue} to ex-

pand.

• 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.

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• 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 in-

struction.

• Do not operate this machine if you are tak- ing drugs or other medication which can

cause drowsiness or affect your abi{ity to operate this machine.

• Do not use this machine if you ate mentally or physically unable to operate this ma-

chine safely.

• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing 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 ro- tating parts.

• Exercise extreme caution when operating

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

• Esercise 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 trans-

port speeds on slippery surfaces. Look be- hind and use care when backing.

• Never allow bystanders near the cultivator.

• Keep children and pets away while operating.

• Never operate the cultivator without good visibility or Iight.

• Do not run the engine indoors. The ex- haust fumes are dangerous, containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS.

IMPORTANT

• Take all possible precautions when leaving and keep the wire away from the plug to the cultivator unattended. Stop the engine, prevent accidental starting. Thoroughly in-

, Do not overload the cultivator capacity by spect the cultivator for any damage, and

attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate. operating it.

repair the damage before restarting and

Safe Storage

• Always refer to the owner's manual instruc- tions for important details if the 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 condi- tion. Check all fasteners at frequent inter- vals for proper tightness.

Repair / Adjustments Safety

• After striking a foreign object, stop the en- gine. Remove the wire from the spark plug,

If cultivator should start to vibrate abnor- mally, stop engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warn-

ing 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, adjust- ments, or inspections.

When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut offthe 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 manufac-

turer

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IMPORTANT

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature sup- plied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for

each symbol.

Control And OperatingSymbols

Slow Fast Fuel Oil

Half Choke

Choke OFF A

Full Choke

Safety Warning Symbols

WARNING WARNING

Thrown Objects. Rotating Parts. Stop Engine. WARNING

Keep Bystanders Away. Disconnect Spark Wire Before

IMPORTANT WARNING STOP

Read Owner's Manual Wear Eye Protection

Before Operating

This Machine.

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Making Adjustments.

ASSEMBLY

PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON

1- Owner's Manual (not shown) 1- 5.2 oz. 2-cycle Oil

glasses or eye shields while as-

WARNING: Always wear safety sembling the cultivator.

Figure 1 shows the cultivator completely as-

sembled.

References to the right or left side of the cul-

tivator are from the viewpoint of the opera- tot's position behind the unit.

HOW TO REMOVE THE

CULTIVATOR FROM THE CARTON

1. Removethe bottle of oil from the carton.

2. Removethe packing materialpositioned aroundthe unit.

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

HOW TO RAISE THE HANDLE

1. Loosen the knobs (see Figure 2). Tilt the cultivator forward and rotate the up-

per handle to the upright position. Make sure the throttle cable is not caught be-

tween the handles.

f - 5.2 oz. 2-cycle Oil

Figure 1

Handle

Knobs

2. Tighten the knobs.

NOTE: To tighten the knobs, hold the

curved carriage bolt head against the out- side of the lower handle as you tighten

the knobs.

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Figure 2

ASSEMBLY

_." CHECKLIST

For the best performance and satisfaction

from this quality product, please review the following checklist before you operate the

cultivator: v" All assembly instructions have been

completed.

v" Check carton. Make sure no loose

parts remain in the carton.

v" All fasteners have been properly tight-

ened.

As you learn how to use the cultivator', pay extra attention to the following important

items:

v'_" Fuel tank is filled with a fresh, clean,

fuel mixture.

v'_" Become familiar and understand the

function of all controls. Before you start the engine, operate all controls.

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR

READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE the

cultivator. To familiarize yourself with the Iocation of the controls, compare the illustrations with

our cultivator'. Save this manual for future reference.

ON / OFF

Switch

Throttle Control

Lever

Upper Handle

Recoil Starter Handle

Lower Handle

Assembly_

Throttle Control i Controls the engine speed and the tine rotation. The cultivator is equipped with a centrifugal clutch that en-

gages the tine drive system when the engine speed is increased.

Choke Control Lever - Use to assist when starting a cold engine.

ON / OFF Switch - The ON position al-

lows the engine to start. The OFF position

stops the engine and keeps the engine from starting.

Choke Control

Fuel Cap

Tine Shield

Tines

Figure 3

Recoil Starter Handle - The engine is

equipped with an easy pull recoil starter.

Depth Stake - Mount with the wheels up

to adjust the depth of cut. Also use to help control the direction and speed of the cultiva- tor.

Transport Wheels i Mount with the wheels down when transporting the cultiva-

tor.

EYE PROTECTION

Always wear safety glasses. If you wear eye glasses, put a Wide Vision Safety Mask over

your eye glasses.

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the cultivator can result in for- WARNING: Debris thrown from

eign objects being thrown into

the eyes, which can cause severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or

eye shields when operating the cultiva- tor.

OPERATION

HOW TO USE THE CULTIVATOR

How To Stop The Cultivator

1. Release the throttle control to stop the tines.

2. Move the ON/OFF switch, on the engine,

to the OFF position.

How To Set The Depth

Use the depth stake to control the tilling depth and the forward speed. Set the depth stake to the desired tilling position as fol-

lows:

1. Remove the hairpin and the clevis pin from the depth stake (see Figure 4).

2. Adjust the depth stake upward to dig shallower or downward to dig deeper.

Depth Stake

Clevis Pin

Depth Stake

Bracket

3. Reinstall the clevis pin and hairpin.

How To Operate The Cultivator

1. Start the engine.

2. Tilt the unit back on the depth stake until

the tines are offthe ground. Squeeze the throttle control all the way up against the

hand grip. The engine is governor con-

trolled and must be run at full throttle while tilling.

3. Hold the handle firmly and slowly tilt the unit forward to begin the tilling action.

4. As the tines begin to make contact with

the ground, hold back on the handles so that the tines will dig into the soiI and not

ride forward over the ground.

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Figure 4

5. Avoid tilling soil that is too dry as it will pulverize and produce a dust that will not

hold water'. Also, tilling soil that is too wet

will be hard on the machine and produce

unsatisfactory clods.

6. Lowering the depth stake will slow the cultivator and make it till deeper'. Raising

the depth stake will allow it to move fast-

er and till more shallow. See "How To Set The Depth".

_ ARNING: Keep away from the

rotating tines. Rotating tines

can cause injury.

OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

How To Prepare The Engine

A WARNING: Always use a safety

_when adding the fuel mixture to

How To Mix The Fuel Mixture

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

(5.2 oz. oil per one gallon of gas - see the

Fuel Mixture Chart). Gasoline and oil must be pre-mixed in a clean gasoline container.

Always use fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline.

Mix gasoline and oil as follows:

1. Pour one (1) U.S. quart of fresh, clean,

2. Add 5.3 ounces of clean, high quality,

fuel container. Do not smoke

the engine. When inside an enclosure, do not fill the fuel tank. Before you add

the fuel mixture, stop the engine. Let the engine cool for several minutes.

unleaded automotive gasoline into a one gallon size gasoline container.

two-cycle oil to the gasoline container.

IMPORTANT: Do not use outboard mo-

tor oil or multi-viscosity oils,such as

10W-30 or 10W-40.

install the fuel cap onto the gasoline con-

tainer. Vigorously shake the gasoline container to mix the oil with the gasoline.

Add an additional three (3) U.S. quarts of gasoline to the gallon container. Again

shake the gasoline container.

This completes the gasoline mixing pro- cedure. The gasoline can now be added

to the fuel tank.

FUEL MIXTURE CHART (mixture 24:1)

U.S. Sl. (Metric

GAS OIL GAS OIL

1 Gal. 5.2 oz. 4 Liters .167 L

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

Do not fill the fuel tank with gasoline that does not have oil mixed in it. Shake the

gasoline container before each filling of the fuel tank.

(5.2 ozI Shake Can (3 U.S. Quarts)

Ol, /

Add moregas

+ +

1 U.S. Gallon container '_

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