Craftsman 536797501 Owner’s Manual

32.8 cc 2-cycle

10 inch Diameter Tines MiNi TILLER/CULTIVATOR

MODEL NO.

536.797501

Caution: Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating

Instructions before first use of this product.

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

339426 03/07/96

Table of Contents 2 Service and Adjustments 13_i4

Warranty 2 Storage 14-15 Safety Rules 2-3 Troubleshooting 15

Contents of Shipping Carton 4 Edger Repair Parts 16-19 Assembly 4-6 Engine Repair Parts 20-23

Operation 7-10 Spanish (EspaSol) 24-39

Maintenance t1-12 Parts Ordering/Service. Back Cover

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN

MINI TILLER/CULTIVATOR

Foroneyearfromthe dateofpurchase,whenthisCraftsmanMinitiller/cultivatoris maintained,lubricated,andtunedupaccordingtothe operating andmaintenancein-

structionsinthe owner'smanual,Searswillrepair,freeofcharge,any defectin mate- rialorworkmanship_

Thiswarrantyexcludestine(s),sparkplug,andaircleanerwhichareexpendableparts

and becomewornduringnormaluse. If thisMinitiller/cultivatorisusedfor commemialorrentalpurposes,thiswarrantyap-

pliesforonly30 daysfrom thedateofpurchase.Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhilethis productis inusetheUnitedStates,WARRANTYSERVICEIS AVAILABLEBY RE*

TURNINGTHE MINI TILLER/CULTIVATORTO THE NEARESTSEARSSERVICE CENTERtNTHE UNITEDSTATES..

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhich varyfrom statetostate.

SEARS,ROEBUCKANDCO.,D617WA,HoffmanEstates,IL60179

Lookfor thts symbolto pointout Importantsafety precautions.It means--

ATTENTION!!!Become alert!!!Your safetyIs involved.

Z_ CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it cannot

contactspark plug to prevent accidental startingwhen setting-up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs,

IMPORTANT: Safety standards require operator presence controlsto minimize the

risk of injury.Your mini tUlerlcuitivatoris 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

thoroughlyfamiliar with the controls and the proper use of the mini tiller/cultivator.

Know howto stop the mini tiller/cultivator and disengage the controls quickly.

. Do not operate the mini tiller/cultivator

without wearing adequate outer gar-

ments. Wear footwear that will improve footingon slippery surfaces=

- Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and

pets.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the mini tiller/cultivator is to be used and

remove all foreign objects.

FUEL SAFETY

• Handle fuel withcare; itis 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_

• Fitl 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 mini tiller/cultivatora

with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach anopen flame.

OPERATING SAFETY

. Never allow children or young teenagers

to operate the mini tillertcultivatoro Keep them away while it is operating, Never

allow adults to operate the mini tiller/ 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 ifyou 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 obiects that may be thrown from the mini tiUer/cuttivator

• Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotatingparts.

• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossinggravel drives, walks, or

roads_ Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic,

• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

• Never operate the mini tiller/cultivator without proper guards, piates, or other safety protective devices inplace,

• Never operate the mini tiller/cultivator at high transport speeds on slippery

surfaces, Look behind and use care when

backing.

• Never altow bystanders near the mini

tiller/cultivator,

• Keep children and pets away while operating,

• Never operate the mini tiller/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 a!} possible precautions when leaving the mini tiller/cultivatorunat-

tended. Stop the engine,

• Do not overload the mini tiilertcultivator

capacity by attempting to till too deep at

too fast a rate.

SAFE STORAGE

• Always referto the owner's manual instructions for important details ifthe mini

tillertcultivator is to be stored for an extended period.

• Never store the mini tillerlcultivator 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 mini tiller/cultivator in safe

working condition° Check eli fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness.

REPAIR]ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY

• After striking a foreign object, stop the

engine (motor). Remove thewire from the spark plug, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting, Thoroughly inspect the mini tilter/cultivator

for any damage, and repair the damage before restartingand operating it.

• If mini tiller/cultivator shouldstart to vibrate abnormally, stop engine (motor)

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

. Stop the engine (motor) 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

specilically recommended by the manu- facturer.

L_ WARNING: The engine exhaust

from this product contains chemicals

known to the State of Californiato cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive

harm.

Z_ WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internalcombustion 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 at- rester meeting applicable Iocal or state laws

(if any)° ff a spark arrester is used, itshould

be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

in the state of California the spark attester is required by law (Section 4442 of the CafifoP

nia Public Resources Code), Other states may have similar laws, Federat laws apply

onfederallands.A sparkarrester/muffleris availablethroughyournearestSearsAutho- rizedServiceCenter(See REPAIRPARTS sectioninthismanual),

Contents of Parts Bag (shown full size)

1-Tie Strap

1 -10-16 x 1-1/2Inch

WasherHead TapScrew

Parts packed separately In carton (not shown full size)

1 - 5.3 Ounce2-cycle Oil

1 - Upper Handle

•Lett Lower Handle

1- Owner's Manual(not shown) 1 - Parts Bag(not shown)

Z_ CAUTION: Always wear safety

glasses or eye shields while assembling mini tiller/cultivator,,

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 * 5/16 inch Wrench

(oradjustable wrench)

2 - 7/16 inch Wrenches

(or adjustable wrenches)

t - Regular Screwdriver

1 - Pair Scissors 1 - Hammer The figure tothe righ! showsthe mini tiller/

cultivatorcompletely assembled, References to the,right or left hand side

ofthe mini tiller/cultivatorare from the view- pointof the operator's positionbehind the

unit.

Right Handle Left

Stake

Tine ,'_"-_.-,-,-,-,-,-,-,-_ Shield""_('<:_3_

Cover _,_

TO REMOVE MINI TILLER/ CULTIVATOR FROM CARTON

• Remove the plastic parts bag from the

carton.

• Remove the handles from the carton.

- Remove packing insert from carton°

* Lift the mini tillerlcultivator out of the

_arton and place on a hard level surface.

. Remove packing material from around

tines.

TO INSTALL THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY

The lower handleshave a short bend at the bottom end and are flattened at the top to al- low the upperhandle to be placed between

the lower handlesoTo assemble the

handles, do the following: . Unwind the throttle controlfrom around

the engine and straighten the cabte_ Be careful you do not kink 1he cable,,

- Remove two [ocknuts,four washers and

two handle mountingscrews from the tine shield,,

2 Locknuts 4 Washers

line 2 Handle Shie|d Mounting

Cover Screws

of Handle

Moun

NOTE: To allow proper mounting of the upper handle section be sure the flat

portion of the lower handles are facing inward. Push the mounting screws

through the tlne shield, handle and approximately haft way into the engine

casting, Be sure a washer is on each

mounting screw, See lower right,It may

be necessary to rotate the lower handle to

align the mounting holes_

FrontView

Insertthe rightside lower handle section intothe mounting channelbetween the

line shield and the engine casting,,See above right.

Position the left side lowerhandle section into the mounting channel between the

fine shield and the engine casting° Align the holes in the handle with the engine

casting and the tine shield, then push the mounting screws completelythrough the engine casting, handle and line shield.,

Install a washer onto the mounting screws and secure the lower handle sections

using two locknuts previously removed See last figure on this page. Finger

tighten the Iocknuts at this time,

Washers

Cover

Screws

• Remove hardware from upper handie

assembly.

• Place the upper handle between the lower handles and secure with two

curved head carriage belts, two formed washers, two 11/32 inch flatwashers and

two tee knobs on the inside of the handle°

Fingertightenonly.

° Using two 7/16 inch wrenches, tighten

the Iocknuts on the screws in the lower ends of the lowerhandles just enough to

hold the lower handles firmly in place

IMPORTANt; Overtighteningthescrews

enough to changetheshapeofthe

handlescanresultindamageto the en-

ginecasting.

• Hold the curved head carriage bolt against the outside of the lower handle

while tightening the tee knobs securely.

TO INSTALL THE THROTTLE CONTROL ASSEMBLY

• Place a Nov 10 x 1-1/2 inchhex head screw down through the hole in the upper

handle right side and attach the throttle

control to the underside of the handle.

See figure Iower right.

• Attach the throttle cable to the right lower

handle by threading a tie strap through the hole in the lower handle and around

the throttlecable on the outside of the

handle.

• Thread the pointed end of the strap through the other (square) end of the

strap and pull tight around the throttle

cable and lower handle,

NOTE; One sideof thetiestrap isrough, whiletheothersideis smooth.The rough sidemustbeonthe insideoftheloop

formed whenthe endsofthetiestrapare puttogether.

• Try to loosen the tie strap_If it willloosen, it has been put together incorrectly with the smooth side to the insideof the loop

Remove thetie strap and reverse the direction°

• Cut off excess strap,

/ CHECKLIST

Before you operate and enjoy your new MINI TILLER/CULTIVATOR, we to ensure

that you receive the best performance and satisfactionfrom this quality product, please review the following checklist:

/ All assembly instructionshave been

completed.

/ No remaining looseparts in carton.

All fasteners have been properly

installedand tightened,

WhilelearninghowtouseyourMINI

TILLER/CULTIVATOR,payextraattention

tothe followingimportantitems: /4' Fueltankisfilled withcorrectgasoline

andoilmixture°

/4' Becomefami!_arwiththelocation and

functionof allcontrols_Operate

controlsbeforestartingengine.

11/32Inch

No.10X t-1t2 Flatwasher

_-_\_ Hex Nut

Car ageBolt

3"ie_ ,rap _fk \

P& r

Handle

KNOW YOUR MINI TILLER/CULTIVATOR READTHIS OWNER'SMANUAL AND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR

MINITILLER/CULTIVATOR,Comparetheillustrationswithyourminitiller!cultivatorto fa_

miiiarizeyourseffwiththelocationof variouscontrolsandadjustments.Savethismanualfor future reference,

Fast Stew Stop

Choke

SfShut-Otf

RecoilStarterI-

Throttle Control -Controts the engine

speed and the fine rotation,This mini tiller/ cultivatoris equipped with a centrifugal clutchthat engages the tine drive system

when the engine speed is increased. Choke Control Lever - Used to assist in starting a coldengine,

Shut-Off Switch - Used to stop the engine.

Recoil Starter Handle - The engine on this

minitiller/cultivatoris equipped with an easy

pull recoil starter.

Depth Stake/Transport Wheels Assembly- Used (withwheels up)when tiifing or cultivatingto adjust thedepth of the cut, It also acts as a brake to help the op-

erator controlthe direction and speed of the unit,

The depth stake/transport wheel assembly

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

HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER/ CULTIVATOR

/_ WARNING: The operation of this mini tiller/cultivatorcan result inforeign ob-

jects being thrown into the eyes, which can

cause severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields whileoperat*

ing the mini tiller/cultivator. We recommend standard safety glasses or

Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your

glasses.

TO STOP MINI TILLER]CULTIVATOR

• Release the throttle controlto stopthe

tines.

• Move the shut-off switchon the engine to

the OFF position.

TO OPERATE

MINi TILLER/CULTIVATOR

Set the depth stake/transport wheels assembly to the desired tillingpositionas

follows:

. Remove the hairpincotter from the clevis

pin securing the depth stake_ Remove the clevis pin and adjust the depth stake

upwardtodig shallower or downward to

dig deeper° Reinstall the clevis pin and

hairpincotter..

DepthStake/

Transl_rt Wheels Assembly

Clevis

, Start the engine, tilt the unit back on the

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

engine is governor controlledand should be run at full throttle.

• Grasp the handles firmly and slowly tilt the unit forward to begin the tillingaction.

• As the tines begin to make contactwith the ground, hold back on the handles so

that the tines willdig and not ride forward over the ground. Hold back until the tines

dig into the soil,

• if the ttlled depth istoo deep or too shallow,turn offthe engine and reset the

depth stake_

, tf depthstake is not controllingforward

action, lower the depth stake. If the unit is not goingforward, raise the depth

,_ake.

CAUTION: Keep away from the ro-

tatingtines. Rotatingtines can cause in-

jury_

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE FILL GAS

'Thetwo cycle engine used on this mini tiller/

cultivatorrequires a mixture of gasoline and oil for lubrication of the bearings and other

moving parts, The correct fuel mixture ratio is24:1 (see Fuel Mixture Chart). Gasoline

and oil must be premixed in a clean gaso- line container. Always use fresh, clean un-

ed gasoline.

CAUTION: Gasoline is flammable

and caution must be used when handling or storing it. Do notfill fuel tank while mini

tiller/cultivatorisrunning, hot, or when itis

in an enclosed area_Keep fuel away'from

open flame andelectrical spark. DO NOT

SMOKE while mixingfuel or filling the fuel

tank_Never fill fuel tank completely, but

fill itto within !/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 spoutto prevent spilling. Make sure to wipe up any spilled fuel before starting

the engine.

gasolinein a clean, approved con-

tainer, and keep the cap in place on the containeh Keep gasoline ina cool, welF ventilated place, never in the house. To

assure volatility,never buy more than a

30 day supply ofgasotine_Gasoline isin- tended to be used as a fuel for internal

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

keep it out of their reach because the fumes are dangerous to inhale, as well as

._g explosive.

WARNING: Experience indicates

that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanolor methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and formation ofacids 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 Ionger. Drain the gas tank, startthe engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage

Instructions for additional information, Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent dam-

age may occur. GASOUNE AND OIL MIXTURE

Mix gasoline and oi! 24:1 as follows:

- Pour 1 U.S. quart of fresh, clean, unleaded automotive gasoline into a

gallon gasoline container,

- Add 5 oz.(found in carton) of clean, high

quality SAE 30 or SAE 40 two-cycle oil intothe gasoline container.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use Outboard Motor Oil or Muitt-Vfscosity Oils, such

as 10W-30 or 10W-40o

• Reinstall the cap on the gasoline con-

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

, Add an additional 3 U.S..quarts of

gasoline to the gallon container and shake the container again..

• Thiscompletes the special gasoline mixing procedure. It can now be poured

into the mini tillerlcultivator fuel tank. IMPORTANT: DO NOT Fill fuel tank with gasoline that does not have oil mixed

in it. Do not use gasoline additives be-

cause the engine may be damaged.. Shake the gasoline container before each

fillingof the fuel tank, AddMoreGas

O_ 5/8 Cup

OF 5 oz,

I U,S,

Gallon Shake Can

Container

(3U,S Quarts)

;UELMIXTURECHART(Mixture24:1)

U,S°

GAS DIL

1Gal. i 5 oz.

2 Gal. 11 oz. 5 GBI, 27oz.

SoI. (METRIC)

GAS OIL

4 Uters .167 L

8 Ulers .333 L 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 fueltank to 1/2 inch belowthe bottom of the fill neck with fresh fuel mix

and reinstallthe fuel tank cap securely,. Never use fue! that may be stale from

long periods of storage°

• Move the shut.off switch to the ON position°

• Move the choke control (see figure, page

7) to the FULL CHOKE position (all the

/_ay down)..

CAUTION." DO NOT Touch the

throttle controlwhile starting the engine, The mini tillerlcultivator willpropel itself if

the engine speed is advanced from idleo

NOTE: A warm engine should not re- quire choking.

• Tiltthe minl tiller/cultivatorback on the depth stake ortransportwheels to raise

the tines off the ground.

• Grasp the upper handle firmlyto stabilize the mini tiller/cultivator and puffthe starter

handle withshortquick pullsoDo r_ot altowthe starter handle to snap back° Let it rewindslowly while hoidingthe starter

rope, It willtake a few pulison the starter handle tofeed gas from the fuel tank to

the carburetor.

• When engine starts, move the choke

controlto HALF CHOKE positionuntil the engine runs smoothly.Than move choke

controlto NO CHOKE position (atl the way up)_

° If engine falters, move choke control to

HALF CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly,. Then move choke control to NO CHOKE position.

• If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke control to NO CHOKE

position and repeat starting instructions..

NOTE; If the tines do not stop when the

throttlecontrol is released, adjust the

carburetor idle speed as instructed in Step 5 of Carburetor Adjustment para- graph in the Sorvlce/Adjustments

section of this manual. To stop the engine, release the throttle

control and move the shut-off switch to

the OFF position.

- Ifthe engine becomes flooded, see the Spark Plug Maintenance paragraph in the

Malntenanc_ section of this manual Then pullthe starter rope with the choke

lever in the NO CHOKE position.

CAUTION: The muffler and sur..

roundingareas become hotafter running

the engine_ Avoidthese areas, TILLING HINTS

• Tilling is diggingin, turning over and breaking up packed soil before planting.

Loose unpacked soil helps root growth. Best tilling depth is 4 to6 inches. A tiller

will also clear the soil of unwanted vegetation. The decompositionof this

vegetation matter enriches the soil

Depending on the climate (rainfall and

wind), it may be advisableto tillthe soil at the end of the growingseason tofurther conditionthe soil,

. Avoid tilling soil that is too dry as itwill

pulverize and produce a dust that will not hold water. Also, tillingsoil that is too wet will be hard on the machine and produce

unsatisfactoryclods,

. Better growthwill be obtained intilled

ground ifa relativelysmall area istilled properly and the tilledground is used

soon after tillingto preserve the moisture

content.

• The depth stake (on theback of the mini tilter/cultivator)serves a dual purpose

(see figure, page 8) It helps regulate the depth of the cut to a uniform level and also acts as a brake to help the operator

controlthe speed of the mini tiller/ cultivator,

. Lowering the depth stake willslow the

minitiller/cultivatorand make it tilldeeper.. Raising the depth bar willallow itto move

faster and till more shaliowo

• Ifthe mini tiller!cultivatorstopsfor,Nard motion and tries to dig deeper than

necessary, move the handles from side to side to start forward motion.

WEED REMOVAL HINTS

• When using the mint tiller/cultivatorto remove weeds, it is best totill nodeeper than t-1/2 Inches° Tillingdeeper will only pull to the surface ungerminatedweed

seeds. You may want toraise the depth bar to lessen the braking action.

• When tillingaround plantsor closeareas, you may want to remove the outside tines

(see Tine Replacement paragraph inthe ServlcelAdjustments section of this

manual).

_ CAUTION:

• Read theOwner's manua!.

• Know locationand functions of aU

controls."

• Keep all safety devices and shields in place,

° Never allow chiidrenor uninstructed

adultsto operate mini tiller/cultivatoro

° 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., 536.797501

DATE PJJDE:

)ATE OF _URCHASE:

HORSE POWER: t._6HP

)ISPLACEMENT: 2.0 cu. in_

(328 co)

GASOLINE CAPACITY: 20 oz.

FUEL/OIL MIX RATIO: 24:1 Gas To Oil

Use Unleaded Regular) 5 0z. Oil/1 Gal.

Gas)

SPARK PLUG : Champion

(Gap ,035 in,) RCJ -BY

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

SERVICE RECORDS

Fill in datesas

you complete

regularservice

T{gh_nAll Screws and Nuts p4 v_

Lubflcale Ttne Sha|t tf

Lubr{cate Transmission

r C_ S_k Rug

Before After

Each first2

Uso Houm

Cie__d R_-OiiAircie_eiFiiiei

ioy!!o.o,

Drain Fue!

SCHEDULE

_=ry Every Before IBefore

75 Slorago Each

Hours Hours S_son

v' v"

SERVICE DATES

,, ,,,,.....

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this mini tiller/cultivator

does not cover itemsthat have been sub- jected to operator abuse or negligence,.To

receive full value from the warranty, the op erator must maintain the mini tiller/cultivator

as instructedinthis manual, The above chart is providedto assist the operatorin

properly maintaining the mini ti[ler/cuft{vator_ LUBRICATION

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

with lubricant° Tubes of gear lubricant are available from most automotive supply stores, Use portable tool grease such as

Lubriplate 630AA (Product No. 06787, !-3/4 oz, tube) or Lubriplate GR-132 (Product No.

15892, t0 oz. tube),,The tine shaft should have oil appliedto it before storage and af-

ter it is cleaned by flushing it with water.

The illustration to the rightis provided to as-

sist the operator in properly maintain{ng the mini tiller/cultivator.

CAUTION: Allow the transmissionto

coolbefore fillingwith grease.

• Remove bothleft side tines_See Servlce and Adjustments section inthis manual

• Remove the air vent screw from the top left side otthe transmission.

Using a grease gun, fillthe transmission through the grease fittinguntil the new

grease begins to come out of the air vent screw hole,

• Reinstall the air vent screw.

- Check the conditionof 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 clrops of oil on shaft infine replacement areas,

Reinstall the tines°

• Remove the right side tines. Check the felt washer for damage, clean and oil the

line shaft, Reinstall the tines.

Air VentScrew, FeltWasher

Grease

Transmission

fitting (Lub_cate

thegear boxwith

{Oilthe line

shaftbeforestorage and

Lubriplate aftercleaning,ifthe mini GRd32 tiller/cultivatorisflushed

View of Left Side With Tines Removed

withwater)

ENGINE

SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE

if the engine isflooded, clean the area

around the spark plug base to prevent for- eign matedal from entering the cylinders

when the plug is removed_Remove and dry the spark plug,.Regap the electrodes to

.035 in, if necessary'. If a new spark plug is needed, refer to the Product Specifications chart inthis manual forthe proper replace-

mento Tighten the spark plug firmly, if a torque wrench isavailable, torque the spark

plug to 15 foot-pounds.

AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE The air cleaner fiker shouldbe 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 ifdirt or gritis

allowed to enter the engine. To clean the air filter, do the following:

. Loosen screws on air cleaner cover and

remove the cover_

• Remove foam element from alr cleaner.

nent

• Wipe inside of air cleaner housingclean.

• Clean foam element by washingin strong solution of water and household deter-

gent. Rinse thoroughly in clean water.

. Wrap foam element in clean cloth and

squeeze out (do not twist) all the liquid until dry,.

, Cover the ends and side of the foam

element with same oil used in fuel mixture. Knead the foam etement

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,

improperlyserviced, or mistakenly

assembled air filter will allow dirt particles

to enter the engine.

- Reassemble the filter. Place the cover on

the air cleaner housing and tighten screws tosecure cover to the housing.

a_rc CAUNON: Never runengine without

leaner element installed.A defective air

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

ginecomponents if dirt or dust is permitted toenter the engine throughthe carburetor°

An air cleaner that isclogged withdust or

dirt shouldbe cleaned and re-oiled.

CYUNDER 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 Sears Service Center.

CLEANING

Always remove the dirt and debris from the

miniti!lerlcultivatorafter each use. Remove

any string,wire or vegetation that may be- come lodged inthe mechanism and stopthe tine rotation Proceed as follows:

• Release the throttle controland move the

shut-offswitchto the OFF position,then disconnect the spark plug wire.

. Remove the hairpin and clevis pin

securing the tine(s) assembly tothe 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 Vlew

Item Clevis

Right Side Side

Tines HaiCpJns Tines

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