Craftsman 536.797500 User Manual

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

536.797500

Caution: Read and Follow Al! Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating

This Equipment

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32.8 cc 2-CYCLE 10 INCH DIAMETER TINES MINI TILLER/CULTIVATOR

® Assembly ® Operation

® Customer Responsibilities ® Service and Adjustments

® Repair Parts

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

SAFETY RULES

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

CACcpy qjaIsidaRDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY YOUR

MINITILLER/CULTIVATOR IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS DO NOT ATTEMPTTO DEFEATTHE FUNCTION QP THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

BEFORE USE

® Read the owner’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly farnil*

iar with the controls and the proper use of the mini tiller/

cullivalot. Know how to stop the mini liller/cuitivator and

disengage the confrois quickly.

® Do not operate the mini iiller/cultivator without wearing

adequate outer garments. Wear footwear that will im prove footing on slippery surfaces

® Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, parlicu-

larly small children and pets.

# Thoroughly inspect the area where the mini tiller/cultiva-

tot is to be used and remove all foreign objects

FUEL SAFETY

® Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable

# 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 fuei or mini tiller/cultlvator 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

mini tiller/cuitivator Keep them away while it is operat ing. Never allow adults to operate the mini tliler/cultivator without proper instruction,

# Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during opera

tion or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes from foreign objects that may be

thrown from the mini iillef/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 mini iiller/cultivator without proper

guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in

place.

® Never operate the mini tiller/cuitivator at high transport

speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing

® Never aliow bystanders near the mini tiller/cuitivator ® Keep children and pets away white operating ® Never operate the mini tiiler/cuitivalor without good

visibility or light

® Do not run the engine indoors. The exhaust fumes are

dangerous (containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS)

9 Take al I poss ib!e precau tlo ns when lea ving th e m in i til le r/

cultivator unattended - Stop the engine

® Do not overload the mini tiller/cuitivator 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 if the minitiiler/cultivator is to be stored for an extended period

® Never store the mirii tiiier/cultivalor with fuel in the fuel

tank inside a building where ignition sources ate present such as water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like Aliow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure

# Keep the mini tiller/cuitivator in safe working condition

Check ali fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness

REFAiR/AOJUSTMENTS SAFETY

# After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor)

Remove the wire from the spark plug, and keep the wire

away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Thor

oughly inspect the mini iiller/cultivator for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mini tiller/cuitivaior

@ If the mini tiller/cuitivator should start to vibrate abnor

mally, stop thesngirie (motor) and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warrting of trouble,

® Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operat

ing position. Also, disconnect the spark plug wire before uriclogglng the tines and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections,

@ When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shutoff the

engine and make certain ail moving parts have slopped,

® Never attempt to make any adjustments while the en

gine is running (except when specifically recommended

by the manufacturer)

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LOOK FOR THIS SY! ATTENTION!l! BECO]

mOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. iT MEANS№ ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Mini tiller/culfivalor It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best pos sible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department. We have competent, welt-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions wHi enable you to assemble and maintain your mini tiller/ cultivator properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES."

MODEL NUMBER 536 797500

DATE CODE DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND DATE CODE WILL BE FOUND ON A DECAL ON THESIDEOFTHE MINITILLER/ CULTIVATOR TINE SHIELD

YOU SHOULDRECORD BOTH DATE CODE AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears Store for details

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

® Read and observe the safety rules

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your mini tilier/cultfvator

® Foiiow the instructions under "Customer Responsi-

bi!ities"and "Storage” sections ot this owner’s manual

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSE POWER; DISPLACEMENT:

GASOLINE CAPACITY:

FUEL/OIL MIX RATIO:

SPARK PLUG : (GAP .035 in.)

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov ered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester 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 above is required by law (Section 4442 of the Caiifornia Public Resources Code) Other stales may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester/muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See REPAIR p/s,Rj3 section in this manual)

1.6 hp

2.0 cu. in. (32.8 C.C)

16 oz. Unleaded (Regular)

24:1 Gas To Oil (5 Oz. Oil/1 Gal.

Gas) Champion

CJ'8Y

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN

MINI TILLER/CULTIVATOR

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Mini tiller/cuilivator is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free

of charge, any defect in materia! or workmanship ' This warranty excludes tine(s), spark piug, and air cleaner which are expendable parts and become worn

during normal use If this Mini tilier/cuitivator is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies lor only 30 days from

the date of purchase This warranty applies only while this product is in use the United States WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE MINI TILLER/CULTIVATOR TO THE NEAREST SEARS 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 USA

TABLE OF

rONTFNTS

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SAFETY RULES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS...,,,.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES....3,

WARRANTY.....................

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON

OPERATION......

Adjustments:

Carburetor

Assembly..

Tools Requited..............

To Assemble

Carburetor Adjustment

Choke Corttrol ...............

Check List:

Operation

Maintenance Cleaning Controls, Mini tiller/cullivator ,9,10 Guttivafing Hints., Customer Responsibilities .3,13-15

General Recommendations

Lubrication.....................

Mini tiiler/cultivator Air Cleaner, Engine Cylinder Exhaust Potts .. Spark Plugs

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Fuel:

General Recommendations

Hand Grip

Lubrication:

Operation Operating Your Mini tiller/cuitivator Options

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INDEX

Type

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Storage

Assembly

Spark Arrestof

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Mini tiiler/cultivator Engine

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS.

STORAGE...........

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TROUBLE SHOOTING.....................

REPAIR PARTS {MIN! TILLER/CULTIVATOR)

REPAIR PARTS (ENGINE)

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE

Safety Ruies

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,13 Tilling Hints...................

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9-12

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Carburetor Specifications Starting the Engine Stopping the Mini tiller/cuitivator 10 Storage

Table of Contents Throttle Control

Tines Troubleshooting Points .

Warranty

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Assembly Operation

Replacement

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Engine:

Air Cleaner Gas and Oil Mixture

Preparation

Starting

Storage

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10,11

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Parts Bag Product Specifications

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Repair Parts:

Mini tiller/cuitivator

Engine.........................

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CONTENTS OF HABDWARE PACK

CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG (shown actual size)

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CAUTION; ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR EYE SHIELDS WHILE

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

1-5/16 inch Wrench {or adjustable wrench) 2 - 7/16 inch Wrenches (or adjustable wrenches) 1 ' Regular Screwdriver 1 - Pair Scissors 1 ' Hammer

Figure 1 shows the mini tiller/cultivator completely assembled

Reference to the right and let! hand side of the mini tiller/ cultivator is from the operator’s position behind the unit

TO REMOVE MINI TILLER/CULTIVA TOR FROM CARTON

# Remove the piastic parts bag from the carton

® Remove the handles 1rom the carton

® Remove packing insert trom carton that contains

depth stake/transport wheels assembly

® Lift the tiller/mini tiller/cultivator out of the carton and

place on a hard level surface

® Remove packing material from around tines

ASSEMBLING TILLER/ MINI TILLER/ CULTIVATOR.

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TO INSTALL THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY

The lower handles have a short bend at the bottom end arid are flattened at the top to allow the upper handle to be placed between the lower handles To assemble the

handles, do the following: ® Unwind the throttle control from around the engine

and straighten the cable Be careful you do not kink the cable.

® Remove two iocknuts, four washers and two handle

mounting screws from the tine shield (see Fig 2)

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