Craftsman 536772400 Owner’s Manual

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3.5 Horsepower 9 Inch

EDGER

MODEL NO.

536.772400

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Caution: Read and follow all Safety

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 19 S TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 22

5 EDGER REPAIR PARTS 23 6 ENGINE REPAIR PARTS 31

10 SPANISH (ESPAI_OL) 37 16 PARTS AND SERVICE BACK COVER

WARRANTY STATEMENT

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN EDGER

Fortwoyearsfromthe dateofpurchase,whenthis CraftsmanEdgerismaintained,lubri-

cated,andtunedup accordingtotheoperalJngandmaintenanceinstructionsintheowner's manual,Searswill repair,freeofcharge,anydefectinmaterialor workmanship.

IfthisCraftsmanEdgerisusedforcommercialorrentalpurposes,this warrantyappliesfor

Only90 daysfromthe data ofpurchase. Thiswarrantydoesnotcover the following:

• Expendableitemswhichbecomewom duringnormaluse,suchas sparkplugs,etc.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofaperatorabuseor nsgliganoe,includingbentcrankshafts andthe failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto theinstructionscontainedinthe

owner'smanual.

WARRANTY SERVICEIS AVAILABLEBY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN EDGER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLYWHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE INTHE UNITED

STATES. Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvary

fromstateto state.

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

Engine Exhaust, some of Its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm,

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductlve harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

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SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Pmctlcee for Edger.

WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out Important safety precaul_ons,

It means: "Attention! Become AtarttYour Safety Is Invohmd,"

A ARNING: To prevent eccldan-

tat atmllng whim setting-up, transporting, adjusting or mak-

Ing repairs, atwsys dteconnect spmk plug wire end put wire whom it cannot

contact the spark plug.

Before Use

• Rendthe owner'sman_ c_e_|y. Be thoroughlyfamiliarwiththe controlsand

theproperuse _ the Edger.Knowhowto

stop the Edgerand disengagethe controls

gui_.

• Donotoperatethe Edgerwithoutweadng

adequateoutergarments.Wearfootwear _t willimprovefootingonslipperysur-

faces.

• Keeptheareaofoperationdear of allper-

sons,particularlysmallchildrenand pets.

• Thoroughlyinspectthe area wherethe

Edgaris to be usedand removeallforeign

objects.

Fuel Safety

• Handlefuelwithcare;itishighlyflam-

mable.

• Usean approvedcontainer.

• Checkfuelsupplybeforeeachuse,allow- ingspaceforexpansionas the heatofthe

engineand/or suncancausefuelto ex- pand.

• FillfueltankoutdoorswithexVemecare.

Neverfillfuel tank indoors.Replacefuel tankcap securelyandwipe upspilledfuel

• Never removethefuel tank cap oraddfuel

toa runningorhotengine.

• Never store fuel or Edger with fuel in the tank inside a bu_k_n9where fumes moy

reach an open llama.

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OperaUng Safety

• Neverellow childrenoryoungteanagereto operatethe Edger. Keepthem away while

it isoperating.Neveratfowadultsto obef-

atethe Edgerwithoutproperinstru_on,

• Do notoperatethis machineifyouaretak-

thg drugsorothermedicationwhichcan

causedrowsinessor affectyourabilityto operatethismachine,

• Do notusethis machineifyouare mentally

orphysicallyunabletooperatethisma- chinesafely.

• Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreye shields dm_,goperatk3rtorwhileperforming an

adjustmentorrepairto protectyoureyes fromforeign objectsthatmay be thrown

fromthe Edger,

• Do notputhandsorteat nearor underro- tatingparts.

• Exerciseextremecaution whenoperating

on o_crossinggravelddves,walks,or

reads.Stay alertfor hiddenhazardsor traffic.

• ExemicacauUontoavoidslippingorfelling.

• Neveroperatethe Edgerwithout proper

guards,plates,or othereafaty protective devicesinplace.

• Never operate the Edgar at high transport

speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind

and usa care when backing.

• Neverallo',_bystanders_)sr the Edger.

• Keep children and pets away while

operating.

• Never operate the Edger without gond _si-

billly or light.

• Do not run the engine indoors, The ex-

hanst fumes are dangerous, containing

CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS.

• Takeallpossibleprecautionswhen leaving the Edgerunattended.Stopthe engine.

• Do notovedoedff_eEdgercapacitybyat-

temptingtotilltoodeepattoofasta rate,

SAFETY RULES

Safe Storage

• Nways refertothe owner'smanualinstruc- tionsforimportantdetailsifthe Edgeristo

be storedforan extendedperiod.

• Neverstorethe Edgerwithfuel Inthe fuel tankinsidea buildingwhereIgnition soumes are presentsuchas waterand

spaceheaters,clothesdryers,andthe like. Allowthe enginetocoolbeforestoringin

anyenclosure.

• Keepthe Edgerinsafeworkingcondition. Checkallfastenemat frequentintervalsfor

propertightness.

Repair / Adjustments Safety

• Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe en- gine.Removethewire fromthe sparkplug.

and keepthe wireawayfromthe plugto preventaccidentalstarting.Thoroughlyin-

specttheEdgerfor any damage,and re- pairthe damagebeforerestartingand operatingit.

IfEdgershouldstarttovibrateabnormally.

stopengineandcheckimmediatelyforthe cause.Vibrationisganemllya warningof

trouble. Stopthe enginewheneveryouleave the

operatingposition.Also,disconnectthe sparkplugwire beforeuncloggingthe

bladeandwhen makinganyrepairs,ad- jsstments,orinspections.

Whencleaning,repairing,or inspecUng, shutoffthe engineand make certainall movingparts have stopped.

Neverattempttomakeanyadjustments while the engineisrunningexceptwhen

specificallyrecommendedby the manufac- turer.

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SAFETY RULES

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.

ControlAndOperatingSymbols

Slow Fast Fuel OII

Primer Button

SafetyWarningSymbols

WARNING WARNING

Thrown Objects. Rotating Parts. Stop Engine. WARNING

Keep Bystanders Away. Disconnect Spark Wire Before

IMPORTANT

Read Owner's Manual

Before Operating

This Machine.

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Making AdJeabnenta.

WARNING STOP

Wear Eye Protection

ASSEMBLY

Parts PackedSeparately InCarton 1 - Owner's Manual(notshown)

1 - ContainerOf Oil 1 - Hair Pin

1- Hair Pin

1- Container of Oil

A WARNING: Always wear safety

Figure1 showstheEdgercompletelyas- sembled.

Referencestothe rightor leftsideof the Edgerare fromthe viewpointof the opam- tor'spositionbehindthe unit.

glasses or eye ahlelds while aa- eambllng the Edger.

REMOVE THE EDGER FROM THE CARTON

1. Removethebottleofoilandpartsbag fromthe carton,

2. Cut down all four comers of the carton.

3. Remove the packing material positioned around the unit.

4. Roll the Edger out of the carton and place on a hard level surface.

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Figure 1

ASSEMBLY

HOW TO RAISE THE HANDLE

1. Loosenthe knobs and raisethe upper

handletothe uprightposltlon.See Figure2. Allowthe control rod to swing

freely.

2. "nghtenthe knobs. Makesum the knobsam to the outsideofthe handles

as showninFigure2.

ControlRod

Upper

Handle

Rgure 2

3. Insertthe endofthe €ontrol rod from leftto rightthroughthe hole inthequill

support arm. Attachwithheir pinfound in partsbag.See Figure3.

4. Whenthe clutchleverisin NEUTRAL position,the quill support arm mustbe closeto the screw as shownin Figure4.

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Hair Pin Rod

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Control

Quill

SupportArm

Figure3

ASSEMBLY

HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE Fill With OII

ThisEdgerwasshippedwitha 20 ounce

containerofSAE30motoroil.Addthis oilto

the engine beforeoperating.Tofill thecrank-

case,removethe oilfill cap/dipstickand add

the SAE30 motoroil. DO NOT OVERFILL,

NOTE: The engine may contain a small amount of oil When adding o11,frequently

Insertthe oil fill celddlpetiek end check

the amount of oll In the engine. DO NOT

OVERFILl,

OII Recommendations

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with

API service classification SG. Select the oil's

SAE viscosity grade according to your ex- pected operating temperature. Although mul-

ti-viscasity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve

starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity

otis will result in increased oil coflsumption when used above 32 degrees. Check the

engine oil level more frequently to avoid pos- sible engine damage from running the en-

gine low on oil,

Colder_._ ,-_ --Warmer

32+ I

How To Add The Engine OII

1. PuttheEdgerona levelsurface.

2. Removethe oilfillcap (Figure5).

3. Slowlyfillthe enginecrankcase.DO NOT

OVERFILL.

How To Fill With Gasoline Makesurethatthe gasolinecontaineris

cleanandfreefromdustorotherforeignma- terial.Neverusegasolinethatcouldbe stale

fromlongperiodsofstorage.

1. Removethe fuelcap.

2. FIll the fuel tank with clean, fresh, un-

leaded grade automotive gasoline.

A ARNING: Always use e safety

NOTE: ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CAUFORNIA AND US

EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES, ere certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline. Include the

following emieslon control system(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped). Include any

user adjustable features - therefore no other adjustments are needed.

fuel container. Do not smoke when adding the fuel mixture to

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 mlnutce.

Oil Fill

Cap

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Fuel

Cap

Fuel Tank Figure 5

ASSEMBLY

CHECKUST

Forthe bestperforrnenoeandsatisfaction fromthis qualityproduct,pleasemvlawthe

followingchecklistbeforeyouoperatethe Edger:.

P" All assemblyinstmctionshavebeen

completed.

Checkcarton.Make sure no loose padsremaininthe carton.

Allfastanershavebeenpropedytight- ened.

Asyoulearnhowto use the Edger,pay extra attentiontothe followingimportantitems:

_"P" Engineoilisat properlevel. J_'J," Fueltankisfilledwitha fresh,dean,

regularUnleadedgaso|ine.

_'_" Becomefamiliarandunderstandthe

functionof allconb'ols.Beforeyour startthe engine,operateallconbols.

IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine end must not be used on or near any unimproved foreet--covered, brush-covered or grees-covered land

unleee the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark errester meeting applicable local or state laws (If any). If a spark arreeter Is used, It must be maintained In effective woridng order by the operator.

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

eral lands. A el}ark arrester/muffier is avellabla through your nearest Sears Service Can-

ter (see the REPAIR PARTS section In this manual).

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR EDGER

READTHE OWNER'S MANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE the Edger.Tofamiliarize yourselfwiththe locationof the controls,comparethe illustrationswith

yourEdger. Save thie manual for future reference.

ENGINE

ClutchLever

ControlRod

PrimerButton

Tl_rodle

BladeGuard

AdjustableRearWheel

AdjustableFrontWheel

Throttle Control - Controlsthe engine speed.

Primer Button - Injectsfueldimly into

the carburetorforfasterstarts. Clutch Lever - Useto startandstopthe

bladeandcontrolthe depthof cut. Adjustable Rear Wheal - Rightrear

wheelisadjustable to levelthe Edgerwhen edgingalonga curb(curb-hopping).

Adjustable Front Wheal - Frontwheel isadjustablefromside-to-side for balance.

EYE PROTECTION

Alwayswearsafetyglasses.Ifyouweareye glasses,puta WideVisionSafety Maskover youreye glasses.

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VIEW OF BLADE AREA

Blade

The frontwheel can alsobe adjusteddown for curb-hopping.

Recoil Starter Handle - The engine is

equippedwithan easypullrecoilstarter.

Blade Guard - Use to preventstonesor

othermatadalfrombeingthrownatthe oper- ator,

Index Lever - Permitsadjustmentfrom

theedging(vertical)positionto the tdmming

(horizontal)position. Tochangepoaltion,pull

the indexleverand rotatethe quillassembly to the desiredangleorposition,

A ARNING: Debris thrown from

eyes, which can cause severe eye dam- age. Always wear eafety Blame or eye

shields when operating the Edger.

the Edger can result In foreign objects being thrown Intothe

Figure6

OPERATION

HOW TO STOP THE EDGER

1. Move theclutch lever backtothe DIS-

ENGAGEDposition.Then, movethe

throttle control to the STOP position. See Figure7.

A WARNING: Never leave the

EDGER unattendedwhile the engine Is running. Always die-

engage the cutting blade and stop the engine.

HOW TO USE

THE THRO'I'I'LE CONTROL

1. Dudng normal use, run the engine at full speed.

2. Move the throttle control up to increase

engine speed, or down to decrease en- gine speed (see Rgure 7).

HOW TO USE THE PRIMER BUTTON

Whenstartingacoldengine,pushthe prim- er button five times (see Figure8). Walt approximatelytwosecondsbetweeneach push.

IMPORTANT:Whenatartlng • warm engine, do not use the primer button.

HOW TO USE THE CLUTCH LEVER

1. Starttheengine.

2. Toengagethe cuttingblade,movethe

clutch lever forward (see Figure9).

3. Select the edging depth you need. There

are five selections down to approximate- ly 2-3/4 inches deep.

NOTE: For deep edging, first cut at shallow depths. Then, cot at greater depths until

the desired depth is obtained.

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ClutchLevsr_

OPERATION

HOW TO USE THE INDEX LEVER

1. Stopthe engineand disconnectthe sparkplugwirefromthe sparkplug.

2. Loosen the front wheel knob shown in Figure 10. Slide the front wheal allthe way to the right side.

3. Securely Ughten the front wheal knob. NOTE: To prevent the blade from hit-

ting the wheel while trimming, make sure the front wheal is set in the ex-

treme right position.

4. Disengagethe index lever (see Figure11).Movethe Index lever to the notchmarked90°.

5. Reconnectthe sparkplugwireto the

sparkplug.

6. Start the engine.

7, Move the clutch lever to the desired trim-

ming height.

A WARNING: While the engine is

running, never leave the Edger. Before you adjust the wheels or

change the blade position, always dis- engage the cutting blade end stop the

engine.

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OPERATION

HOW TO USE THE CURB-HOPPING FEATURE

Because the front wheel and the dght rear wheal until the front wheel is level with wheel are adjustable, the Edger can be used the left rear wheel and the unit Is setting

cn uneven surfasas, such as the curb shown on the curb as shown in Figure 12. in Figure 12. Set the wheel positions as fol-

lows. 7. Loosen the rear wheal knob.

1. Stopthe engine.

2. Disconnectthe sparkplugwirefromthe sparkplug.

3. Loosenthefront wheal knob.

4, Slidethefront wheel fo the bast posi-

tionto clearthecurbandbalancethe unit,

5. Securely tighten the front wheel knob.

6. Use the curb height adjust lever to lower the front wheal. Lower the front

8. Lower the right rear wheel unUlthe Edger is level and the left rear wheel is

on the curb.

9. Securelytightenthe rear wheel knob,

10. Connectthe sparkplugwiretothe spark

plug.

A ARNING: Keep away from the

rotating blade. The blade can cause Injury.

Support Rod

Rear Wheel Knob

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BladeGuard

Front

WheelKnob

Front Wheel

Figure12

OPERATION

HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE

To stop the engine, move the clutch lever all the way back tothe DISENGAGED poeition.

Then, push the throffie control lever down to the STOP position.

If the engine will notstop,hold a screwdriver againstthe sparkplugand againstthe engine

coolingfins.The sparkwillgo to groundand theenginewillstop.

HOW TO START THE ENGINE

IMPORTANT: Before you start the engine, operate the controls several times. Make

sure all controls move freely.

1. Checkthe oil.

2. Fillthe fueltankwithmgulm unleaded gasoline,Makesurethegasolineis clean.Leadedgasolinewillincreasede-

positsandshortenthelife of the valves.

NOTE: Do not use gasoholor methanol.Do not use premium unleaded gasoline.

A ARNING: Always use s safety

3. Makesurethe sparkplugwireiscon-

4. Pullthe clutchleverall the waybackto

5. Movethe throttle controlleverto the

6, Some models have a primer button on

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gasoline container. Do not smoke when adding gasoline to

the fuel tank. When inside an encieaure, do not add gasoline. Before you add

gasoline, stop the engine andlet the en- gine cool for several minutes.

nectedto the sparkplug.

raiseand disengagethe blade.

FASTposition.

the that or side of the engine (Figure 13).

Every time you push the primer button, wait two seconds. For the number of

times required to push the primer but- ton, see the engine manufacturer's in-

struc_ons.

NOTE: Do not usatheprimerbuttontostart awarm engine.

7. TO start engine, hold the recoil starter handle firmly with your right hand.

8. Holdtheedger handlefirmlywithyour left hand.

Quicklypullthe recoilstarter handle.DO

NOTallowthe starterrope to snap back. Letthe starterropeslowlyrewind.If an-

ginsfailsto startafterthree pulls,push primerbuttontwotimesand again pull the recoilstarterhandle.

10.Whan the engine starts, move the throttle

control lever up (FAST p<_ition) to in- crease speed or down to decrease

speed. During normal usa keep the throttle in the FAST position.

11.Ifthe enginedoesnotstartin 5 or 6 ties, Seethe"Problemand Repair"Instruc-

tions.

NOTE: The cutting blade speed la con-

trolled by the engine speed. To reduce the

cutting blade speed, push down on the

throttle control lever, To increase the cut- ring blade speed, pull up on the throttle

control lever.

A ARNING: Never run the engine

Indoors or in s poorly ventilated

area. Engine exhaust contains

carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keephands, feet, hairand

looseclothing away from any moving parts. Avoidthe muffler and surround-

ingareas. Temperaturescan exceed 150

degrees.

OPERATION

EDGING TIPS

• Edging is best performed when cor_liUo_s

are dry. If the soil is to wet, dirt becomes packed around the blade causing prema-

ture belt wear and decreased partor-

mancs.

• If dirt does become packed around the blade, stop the engine and remove the

wire from the spark plug. Remove the

packed dirt and debris from the blade.

• Fordeapedging,firstcutat shallow

depths.Then,cutatgreaterdepthsuntil

the desireddepthisobtained.

• Foruniformedging, makesuretheblade guideddesonthe surface.

• Edgingcanbecustomizedby varyingthe numberofpassesandby thedistancethe

bladeisfromthe surtaca.

A ARNING: Read the Owner's all safety devices end shleids in place,

Never allow children or unlnstruofed adults to operate Edger. Shut off engine before unclogging blade or making re-

palre. Keep bystanders away from me. chine. Keep away from the blade all ro- tetlng parts, which cause injury.

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manuel. Know location and functions of all controls. Keep

MAINTENANCE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

SERVICE

RECORDS

Fillindatesasyou Before Every Every Before

completeregular Each tO 25 Each Before SERVICE

service, use Often Hours Hours Season Storage DATES

Lubricate Wheel Axles _/ ._

Change Engine Oil _/ _/

Check Spark Plug _/ _/

• ghten All Fasteners _/

Lubricate Quill Rod/ _/ _

tube

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Model No.: 536.772400 Date Of Purchase:

Horse Power: 3.5 Dlsplaoement: 10 cu. in.

(163 cc.)

Oil Capacity: 20 oz. SAE-30W Spark Plug: Champion

RJ17LM

Spark Plug Gap: 0.030 inch

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GENERALRECOMMENDA_ONS

The warranty on this Edger does not cover

items _t have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must main-

tain the Edger as instructed in this manual.

Someadjustments mustbe made periodical-

lyto propedymaintainyourEdger.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-

ments section of this manual must be

checked at least once each season.

MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATION

Aftereach 25 hours,applya smallamountof engineoil to all movingparts,particularlythe wheels.

How To Change The Engine OII

Change theoilinthe enginecrankcaseafter each 25 hoursof use.

NOTE:The oil will drain more freely when

the engine Is warm.

1. Disconnectthe sparkplugwirefromthe

sparkplug.

2. Removethe oil drain plug (see

Figure14).Drainthe oilintoafiat pan.

3. Afterdrainingallthe oil,installand tight-

an the oll dreln plug.

4. Removethe oll fill cap (see Figure15).

Fillthe enginecrankcase.Pourslowly. Donotoverfill.See "ProductSpecifica-

tions"foramountandtypeofoil.Install the oll fill cap.

5. Connectthe sparkplugwireto the spark

plug.

Oil Fill Cap

Figure1_=

HOWTOCHANGETHEAIRRLTER

Replacethe air filteroncea year;more often

in dustyor dirtyconditions.

NOTE: DO NOT clean or oll the air filter.

The air filter Is not serviceable and must

be replaced.

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the

spark plug.

2. Turn the cover to the left (counterclock- wise). Remove the cover and the air fil-

ter from the flange, (see Figure 16).

3. Discardthe sir filter.

4. Cleanthe cover andthe flange.

5. Installa new air filter intothecover,

6. Pushthecover firmlyagainstthe

flange. Tum the cover to the right (clockwise)untiltight.Make surethe re-

telnere are lockedaroundthe flange.

7. Connect the spark plug wire to the spark

plug.

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CAUTION: Never run the engine without the air filter. A defective air filter will

cause • lose of engine power. If dirt or dust enters the engine through the earbu-

retor, the result will be exceealve wear or damage to the engine. Replace a dam- aged or clogged air cleaner Immediately.

Flange

Cover

MAINTENANCE

SPARK PLUG Checkthe spark plug every25 hoops.Re-

placethe spark plug ifthe electrodesare pitted,bumed,orifthe pomelainiscracked.

moval._ghten the sparkplugtoa torque

of 15foot-pounds.

Make sure the spark plug is clean. Clean the spark plug by carefully scrap-

ing the electrodes (do not sand blast or usa a wire brush).

2. Checkthe spark plug gap witha feeler gauge.

3. Before installing the spark plug, coat the threads lightlywith oil for easy re-

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Nevermakeunnecessaryadjustmentsto the

carburetor.The carburetorwassetat the factoryto operateefficientlyundermostap- plications.However,if adjustmentsarere-

quired,we recommendyoucontactyour

nearestSears ServiceCenter.

A WARNING:The engine gover-

Over speeding the engine above the fac- tory setting can be dangerous. If you

think the engine governor needs an sd- |ustment, contact your nearest Sears

Service Center.

nor Is set at the factory. Do not change the governor setting,

Feeler0.030"Gauge I

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT

HOW TO REMOVE THE BELT The beltmadeofa specialcompound.Ifthe

beltbecomeswomorbreaks,replacethe beltwithan odglnalequipmentbelt.

1. Disconnectthe sparkplugwirefromthe sparkplug.

2. Pull the clutch lever back to release the tension from the belt.

Removethetwoecrews end spa(ere fromthe top of the engine pulley cover.

Removethe engine pulley cover (see Figure18).

4. Loosen,do notremove,the ecrewthat holdsthe belt guide. Then, movethe

belt guide away fromthebelt.

5. Removethe twoscrews fromthebelt guard (see Figure19).

6. Removethe oldbelt fi'omtheengine

andquillassemblypulleys.Replacewith an odglnalequipmentbelt.

7. Toinstalla newbelt, reversethe above

steps.

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BeltGuard

Screw

Figure19

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT

HOW TO REPLACE THE BLADE The bladeissubjecttowear and damage,

suchas nicksanddents.Thiswillnotgener- allyaffectitsfunction,

The blade is designed to not require sharp.

ening. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade.

The blade isalso reversible. If nicks or

dents are excessive, remove the blade and tum it around. This will provide a fresh cut- ting edge. Replace the blade if both sides are wom or damaged.

1. Disconnectthe sparkplugwirefromthe sparkplug.

2. Removetheblade Iocknut that holds the blade to the ddveshaft.

A ARNING: To remove or tigh-

Figure 20. Always position the holding

wrench on the nut behind the blade.

3. Remove the blade.

ten the blade Iocknut, always

use the method shown In

A ARNING: Do not sharpen the

which can cause Injury to yourself or to others.

blade. Sharpening can damage the blade end cause it to break,

Toreplacethe blade, followthe stepsbelow.

4. Install a new blade and blade look.nut.

Tighten the blade tocknut to a torque of 40-45 foot pounds.

5. Connectthe sparkplugwiretothespark

plug.

TumWrench

To"nghtenLocknut

Hold NUt,

Do Not Turn

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Blade Looknut

Rgure 20

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT

STORAGE

A ARNING: Never store the

closed, poorly ventilated area where fumes could reachan open flame, a

spark or • pilot light as on a furnace, ws. tar heater or clothes dryer.

Edgor indoors with fuel In the fuel tank. Never store In an en-

partssuch as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, and tank during storage. Also,

using alcohol-blended fuels (called gaso- hoi, ethanol or methanol) can attract molsturs which leads to aeparstlon end

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

gins while In storage.

A ARNING: Do not remove gaS-

Gasoline fumes can cause an explosion or a fire.

When the Edger is put in storage for thirty

days or more, follow the steps below to make sure the Edger is in good condition the

following season.

oline while inside a building, near a fire, or while you smoke.

Edger

Completelycleanthe Edger. ChecktheEdgerfor wom ordamaged

pads.Tightenallloosehardware. Applya smallamountofengineoilto all

movingpads, psrticulady the wheels.

Putthe Edgerin a buildingthat has good

vanttiation. Coverthe Edgerwitha suitableprotec-

tive coverthatdoesnot retainmoisture.

Donotuseplastic.

IMPORTANT: Never cover the Edgarwhile the engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

NOTE: A yearly checkup or tune-up by a Sears Service Center is a good way to

make sure that your Edger will _ovldo maximum performance for the next sea-

son.

Engine IMPORTANT:It Is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming Infuel system

To prevent engine damage when the Edger

is in storage for 30 days or more, follow the

steps below:

Let the engine run until it is out of gaso- line.

If youdonotwantto removethegaso- line.adda fuelstabilizerto anygasoline leftinthe fueltank. A fuel stabilizerwill

minimizegumdepositsandacids.Ifthe fueltank is almostempty,mixthefuel

stabilizerwithfreshgasolineina sepa-

ratecontainerand addthe mixturetothe

fuel tank.Alwaysfollowthe instructions

onthe stabilizercontainer.Startthe an- gins.Letthe enginerunfor 10minutes

toallow the mixtureto roachthe carbu-

rotor.

Change the engine oil. See "How To Change The Engine Oil" in the Mainte-

nance section.

Lubdcatathe piston/cylindarares. This can bedonebyfirstremovingthe spark

plugandsquirtings smallamountof cleanengineoilintothe sparkplughole.

Then, coverthesparkplugholewitha

ragto absorboilspray.Next,rotatathe engineby pullingthestartertwoorthroe

Umes. Finally,installthesparkplugand

attachthe sparkplugwire. Storethe Edgerintheoperatingposition

withthe wheelsdown.Ifthe Edgeris storedinanyotherposition,oilfrom the

crankcasewillenterthe cylinderand causeasentise problem.

F-001106M 21

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

TROUBLE

Enginedifficult to start

Engine runs ermticelly

Enginewill not run st full

speed

Engine smokes excesaively

Cutting blade will not rotate

Blade will not cut properly

CAUSE

Stalefuel

Cloggedfuel filter Dirtinfueltank oroutof fuel

Carburetoroutofadjustment

Fouledsparkplug

Dirty air filter

Plugged air filter

Debris interfering with blade Loose blade

Defec_ve V-belt

Defective quill beadngs

Damage or worn blade

CORRECTION Drainfuel tank. Fillwithfresh

fuel.

Replacefuelfilter Cleanfuel tank.

Takeunitto a Sears Service Center.

Cleanandset sparkplug gap.

Replaceairfilter.

Clean debris from blade.

"nghtenbladenut. ReplaceV-bait.

Replacethe quillassembly. Reversethe bladeor replace

the blade.

Excessive vibration

F-O01106M 22

Looseparts

Stopengineimmediately. Tightenallfasteners.If

vibrationcontinues,takethe unitto a Sears Service Center.

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