Craftsman 536797502 Owner’s Manual

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32,8 cc 2=cycle

10 Inch Tines CULTIVATOPJTILLER

MODEL NO.

536.797502

FTSMRN +

Caution: Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions before first use

of this product

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA.

710833 06/25/97

Table of Contents 2 Service and Adjustments 13-14

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 11-12 Parts OrderingtService Back Cover

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN CULTIVATOR/TILLER

Forone year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman cultivator/tiller ismain-

tained, lubricated, and tuned up accordingto the operating and maintenance instruc- tions in the owner's manual, Craftsman will repair, free of charge, any defect in mate-

rial 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/tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this war-

rarity applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only

while this product is in use ti_e United States. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE

BY RETURNING 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 --

ATTENTION!!! Become alert!!! Your safety is involved.

_ 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. "Yourcultivator/tiller 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/tiller.

Know how to stop the cultivator and disengage the controls quickly.

• Do not operate the cultivator/tiller without wearing adequate outer garments. Wear

footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.

. Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, particularly small children and

pets.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the cultivator/tUler 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.

° Fil! 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

2 °

the tank inside a building where fumes

,may reach an open flame.

OPERATING SAFETY

• Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the cultivator/tiller. Keep them

away while it is operating. Never allow adults to operate the cultivator/tiller

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/tiller.

o 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/tilter without

proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.

• Never operate the cultivator/tiller at high

transport speeds on slippery surfaces°

Look behind and use care when backing.

• Never a!low bystanders near the cultiva-

tor.

° Keep children and pets away while

operating.

° Never operate the cultivator/tiller 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/tiller unattended.

Stop the engine.

• Do not overload the cultivator/tiller

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

cultivator/tiller is to be stored for an

extended period.

• Never store the cultivator/tiller 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.

REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS 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/tiller for any damage, and repair the damage

before restarting and operating it.

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

immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warding 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.

/_ 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

required by law (Section 4442 of the Califor-

nia Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply

on federal lands, A spark arrester/muffler is

available through your nearest Craftsman Authorized Service Center (See REPAIR

PARTS section in this manual).

Contents of Parts Bag (shown full size)

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1 - Tie Strap

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

Washer Head Tap Screw

Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size)

1 - Left Lower Handle

1 - 5.3 Ounce 2-cycle Oil

I - Upper Handle

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

CAUTION: Always wear safety

glasses or eye shields while assembling the Craftsman cultivator/tiller.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

1 - 5/16 inch Wrench

(or adjustable wrench ora regular

screwdriver)

2 - 7/16 inch Wrenches

(or adjustable wrenches)

1 - Pair Scissors 1- Hammer

The figure to the right shows the cultivator/ tiller completely assembled.

References to the right or left hand side

of the cultivator/tiller are from the viewpoint of the operator's position behind the unit.

Right Handle

Control

Left

Handle

Tee

Knobs

Tine

Shield

TO REMOVE CULTIVATOR/TILLER

FROM CARTON

•" Remove the plastic parts bag from the

carton.

• Remove the handles from the carton.

• Remove packing insert from carton°

• Liltthe cultivator/tiller out of the carton and place on a hard level surface.

- Remove packing material from around tines.

TO INSTALL THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY

The lower handles have a short bend at the bottom end and are flattened at the top to al- low the upper handle to be placed between

the lower handles. To assemble the handles, do the following:

• Unwind the throttle cable and control from

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

cable.

° Remove two locknuts, four washers and

two handle mounting screws from the tine

shield,

4 Washers

2 Locknuts 2 Handle

"Fine Mounting

Shield Screws

Tine Shield

Lower_nd of Handle

NOTE: To allow proper mounting of the

upper handle section be sure the flat

portion ofthe lower handles are facing

inward. Push the mounting screws

through the tine shield, handle and approximately half 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 hotes.

Front View

Insertthe right side lower handle section into the mounting channel between the

tine shield and the engine casting. See

above right. Position the left side lower handle section

into the mounting channel between the tine shield and the engine casting. Align

the holes in the handle with the engine casting and the tine shield, then push the

mounting screws completely through the

engine casting, handle and tine shield.

Install a washer onto the mounting screws

and secure the lower handle sections

usingtwo Iocknuts previously removed. See last figure on this page. Finger

tighten the Iocknuts at this time.

Washers

Remove hardware from upper handle assembly as seen on next page.

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

curved head carriage bolts, two formed washers, two 11/32 inch flatwashers and two tee knobs on the inside of the handle.

Finger tighten only.

°. Using two 7/16 inch wrenches, tighten

the locknuts on the screws in the lower

ends of the lower handles just enough to hold the lower handles firmly in place.

IMPORTANT: Overtightening the screws

enough to change the shape of the

handles can result in damage to the en-

gine casting.

Tighten the handle hardware by holding 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 No. 10 x 1-1/2 inch hex head screw down through the hole in the upper

handle right side and with a 5/16 wrench

or a regular screwdriver attach the throttle control to the underside of the handle.

See figure on this page.

• Attach the throttle cable to the right lower

handle by threading a tie strap through

the hole in the lower handle and around the throttle cable on tile outside of the handle.

• Thread tile 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 side of the tie strap is rough,

while the other side is smooth. The rough

side must be on the inside of the loop formed when the ends of the tie strap are

put together.

,f CHECKLIST

Before you operate and enjoy your new CRAFTSMAN CULTIVATOR/TILLER, to

ensure that you receive the best perfor- mance and satisfactionfrom this quality

product, please review the following check-

list:

_f All assembly instructions have been

completed.

_" No remaining loose parts in carton.

1/ AU fasteners have been properly

installed and tightened.

While learning how to use your CRAFTS-

MAN CULTIVATOF!_ILLER, pay extra at-

tention to the following important items: #V Fuel tank is filled with correct gasoline

and oil mixture.

4',f Become familiar with the location and

function of all controls. Operate controls before starting engine.

11/32 Inch No. 10 X 1-1/2 Ratwasher Inch Hex Head Tee Knob

Screw

Hex Nut

Left Lower

Handle

Control

• Try to loosen the tie strap. If itwildloosen, it has been put together incorrectly with

the smooth side to the inside of the loop.

Remove the tie strap and reverse the

direction.

• Cut off excess strap.

Head

Carriage Bolt

Tie Strap

Ri it Lower' Handle

KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR/TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

CRAFTSMAN CULTIVATOR/TILLER. Compare the illustrationswith your cultivator/tillerto

familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual

for future reference.

Half Choke

Choke Off A

Full Choke

Stop

Recoil

Upper F

andle

Throttle Control - Controls the engine

speed and the tine rotation. This cultivator/

tiller is equipped with a centrifugal clutch

that engages the tine drive system when the engine 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 unitfrom being started.

Recoil Starter Handle- The engine on this

cultivator/titler is equipped with an easy pull

recoil starter. Depth Stake/Transport Wheels

Assembly- Used (with wheels up) when cultivating/tillingto 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/transport wheel assembly

(with wheels down) can be used for trans-

porting the unit.

HOW TO USE YOUR CULTIVATOR/

TILLER

WARNING: "['he operation of this cul-

tivator/tiller can result in foreign objects be- ing thrown into the eyes, which can cause severe 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/TILLER

o Release the throttle control to stop the

tines.

,, Move the on-off switch on the engine to

the OFF position.

OPERATE CULTIVATOR/TILLER Set the depth stake/transport wheels

assembly to the desired tillingposition as

follows:

• Remove the hairpin cotter from the clevis pin securing the depth stake. Remove the

clevis pin and adjust the depth stake upward to dig shallower or downward to dig deeper. Reinstall the clevis pin and

hairpin cotter.

Depth Stake/

Transport Wheels Assembly

Clevis Pin,

• Start the engine, tilt the unit back on the depth stake until the tines are off the

ground and squeeze the throttle control

all the way up against the hand grip. The engine is governor 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 f0_vard over the ground. Hold back until the tines

dig into the soilo

• If the tilled depth is too deep or too shallow, turn off the engine and reset the

depth stake.

- If depthstake is not controlling forward

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

stake.

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

soline.

CAUTION: Gasoline is flammable

and caution must be used when handling

or storing it. Do not fill fuel tank while cul- tivator/tiller is running, hot, or when it is in

an enclosed area. Keep fuel away from

open flame and electrical spark. DO NOT

SMOKE while mixing fuel or filling the fuel tank. Never fill fuel tank completely, but fill itto within 1/4.1/2 inch from the top to

provide space for expansion of fuel. Al- ways fill fuel tank OLrtdoors and use a fun-

nel or spout to prevent spilling. Make sure to wipe up any 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 as-

sure volatility, never buy more than a 30

day supply of gasoline. Gasoline is in- tended 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 dangerous to inhale, as well as

ng explosive.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an en- gine while in storage. To avoid engine prob-

lems, the fuel system shou{d be emptied

before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain

the gas tank, start the engine and let it run untilthe fueltines and carburetor are empty.

Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage In-

structions for additional information. Never

use engine orcarburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may

occur.

GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE Mix gasoline and oil 24:1 as follows:

o 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,

highquality SAE 30 or SAE 40 two-cycle oilinto the gasoline container.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use Outboard

Motor Oil or Multi-Viscosity Oils, such as 10W-30 or 10W-40.

o Reinstall the cap on the gasoline con-

tainer and shake container vigorouslyso the oil mixes with the gasoline.

o 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 cultivatorltitler fuel tank.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT fi!l 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

Oft5/8Cup

or 5.3 oz-

(3 U,S. Quarts)

1U.S. "_-

Gabon Shake Can Container

TO START THE ENGINE Before starting the engine, be sure you

have read and understood all the instruc- tions on the preceding pages. ° Fillthe fuel tank to 1/2 inch below the

bottom of the fill neck withfresh fuel mix

and reinstall the fuel tank cap securely. Never use fuel that may be stale from long pedods of storage.

° Move the on-off switch to the ON

position.

• Move the choke control (see figure, page

7) to the FULL CHOKE position(all the way down).

NOTE: A warm engine should not require choking.

, Tilt the cultivator/tillerback on the depth

stake or transport wheels to raise the tines off the ground.

° Grasp the upper handle firmly to stabilize

the cultivator/tiller.

o Move shut-off toggle switchto ON.

° Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE

position.

° Grasp starter handle and pull s!owly until

you feel drag.

° Return starter handle slowly to original

position.

,, Pull handle with rapid, full arm strokes

untilengine starts.

° When engine starts, move choke lever to

HALF CHOKE position.

° When engine runssmoothly, 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 ServicelAdjustments section on page t3.

• To stop the engine, release the throttte control and move the on-off switch to the

OFF position.

FUEL MIXTURE CHART (Mixture 24:1)

U, S. S.I. (METRIC)

GAS OIL GAS OIL 1 Gal. 5,3 oz. i4 Liters ,167 L

2 Gal. ill oz. 8 Liters _ .333 L 5 Gal, 27 oz, 20 Liters .833 L

° if the engine becomes flooded, see the

-Spark Plu_lMaintenance paragraph in the

Maintenance section of this manual. Then pull the starter rope v_iththe choke

lever in the NO CHOKE position.

CAUTION: The mufflerand sur-

rounding areas become hot after running the engine. Avoid these areas.

TILLING HINTS ° Tilling is digging in, turning over and

breaking up packed soil before planting.

Loose unpacked soil helps root growth. Best tilling depth is 4 to 6 inches. A tiller

will also clear the soil of unwanted

vegetation. The decomposition of this vegetation matter enriches the soil.

Depending on the climate (rainfall and

wind), it may be advisable to till the soil at the end of the growing season to further

conditionthe soil.

° Avoid tilling soil that is too dry as it will

pulverize and produce a dust that will not holdwater. Also, tillingsoilthat is too wet willbe hard on the machine and produce

unsatisfactory clods.

• Better growth will be obtained in tilled

ground if a relatively small area is tilled

properly and the tilled ground is used soon after tilling to preserve the moisture content.

° The depth stake (on the back of the

cultivator/tiller)serves a dual purpose (see figure, page 8). tt helps regulate the

depth of the cut to a uniformlevel and also acts as a brake to help the operator

control the speed ofthe cultivator/tiller.

° Lowering the depth stake willslow the

cultivator itillerand make ittilt deeper.

Raising the depth bar willallow itto move

faster and tiltmore shallow.

° If the cultivator/tiller stops forward motion

and tries to dig deeper than necessary, move the handles from side to side to

start forward motion.

CULTIVATING HINTS ° Cultivating is loosening or digging around

growing plants which allows the plants to

flourish.

° When usingthe cultivator/tiller to remove

weeds, it is best to cultivate no deeper

than 1-1/2 inches. Cultivating deeper will only pull to the surface ungerminated

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

° When cultivatingaround plants orclose

areas, you may want to remove the

outside tines (see Tine Replacement paragraph in the Service/Adjustments

section of this manual).

/_ CAUTION:

,, Read the Owner's manual. ,, Know location and functions of all

controls.

o Keep allsafety devices and shields in

place.

° Never allow children or uninstructed

adults to operate cultivator/tiller.

° Shut off engine before unclogging tines or

making repairs.

° Keep bystanders away from machine. ° Keep away from rotatingparts and tines.

They can cause injury.

=RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....

MODEL NO. 536.797502

:)ATE CODE:

DATE OF

PURCHASE:

_IORSE POWER: 1.6 HP

DISPLACEMENT: 2.0 cu. in.

(32.8 cc)

GASOLINE CAPACITY:

.:..m

FUEL/OIL MIX RATIO: (Use Unleaded Regular)

20 OZ,

24:1 Gas To Oil

5.3 Oz. OiV 1 Gal. Gas

SPARK PLUG :

Champion

(Gap .035 in.)

RCJ -8Y

IDLE RPM:

1700-300

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

SERVICE RECORDS

Fill in dates as you complete

regular service

Tighten"AIIScrewsandNuts V'_ p_' LubricateTineShaft

LubricateTransmission

Check Spark Plug

CleanandRe-OilAirCleanerFiI[er

Drain Fuel

= =

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this cultivator/tiller not cover items that have been subjected to op-

erator abuse or negligence. To receive full

value from the warranty, the operator must

maintain the cultivator/tiller as instructed in

this manual. The above chart is provided to

assist the operator in properly maintaining

the cultivator/tiller.

LUBRICATION

Every' 25 hours and/or at the beginning of each season, the gear box should be filled

with lubricant. Tubes of gear lubricant are available from most automotive supply

stores. Use portable tool grease such as Lubriplate 630AA (Product No. 06787, 1_3/4

oz. tube) or Lubriplate GR-132 (Product No.

15892, 10 oz. tube). The tine shaft should have oil applied to it before storage and af- ter it is cleaned by flushing it with water.

The illustration to the right is provided to as- sist the operator in properly maintaining the

cultivator.

\ CAUTION: Allow the transmission to

cool before filling with grease.

• Remove both left side tines. See Service

and Adjustments section in this manual

• Remove the air vent screw from the top

left side of the transmission.

SCHEDULE

SERVICE DATES

v" v,'

• Reinstall the air vent screw.

• Check the condition of 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 drops

of oil on shaft in fine replacement areas. Reinstall the tines.

- Remove the right side tines. Check the

felt washer for damage, clean and oil the tine shaft. Reinstall the tines.

Air Vent Felt Washer

Grease fitting

(Lubricate the gear

box with lubri

Lubriplate

GR-132

View of Left Side With Tines Removed

Transm{ssion

(Oil the tine

shaft before storage and

after cleaning, if the cultivatorltiller is flushed

with water)

Using a grease gun, fill the transmission through the grease fitting until the neJN grease begins to come out of the air vent

screw hole.

ENGINE

_ARK PLUG MAINTENANCE

If the engine is flooded, clean the area

around the spark plug base to prevent for-

eign material from entering the cylinders when the plug is removed, Remove and dry the spark plug. Regap the electrodes to

.035" if necessary, if a new spark plug is needed, refer to the Product Specifications chart inthis manual for the proper replace-

ment. Tighten the spark plug firmly. If a

torque wrench is available, torque the spark

plugto 15 foot- pounds. AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE

The air cleaner filter should be cleaned and

re-oiled after every 25 hoursof use. Clean

more often under dusty conditions.

IMPORTANT: The engine can be worn out

in a very short period of time if dirt or grit is

allowed to enter the engine, To clean the air filter, do the following: o Loosen screws on air cleaner cover and

remove the cover.

- Remove foam element from air cleaner.

Foam Element

ousing Cmier

° Wipe inside of air cleaner housing clean.

- Clean foam element by washing in 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 element

between fingers to distribute oil and remove excess oilo

- Reinstall foam element in air cleaner housing.

• Service foam element carefully. Inspect for deterioration or damage. A defective,

improperly serviced, 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

to secure cover to the housing.

_ CAUTION: run engine

Never without

air cleaner element installed. A defective air cleaner can result in loss of engine power and cause excessive wear or damage to en- gine components if dirtor dust ispermitted

to enter the engine through the carburetor.

An air cleaner that isclogged with dust or

dirt should be cleaned and re-oiled.

CYLINDER EXHAUST PORTS

The cylinder exhaust ports should be

cleaned after each seventy-five (75) to one hundred (100) hours of operation. Forthis

procedure we recommend that you take your unitto a Craftsman Service Center.

CLEANING Always remove the dirt and debris from the

cultivator/tiller after each use. Remove any string, wire or vegetation that may become

lodged in the mechanism and stopthe tine rotation. Proceed as foilows:

• Release the throttle Control and move the on.off switch to the OFF position, then

disconnect the spark plug wire.

• Remove the hairpin and clevis pin

securing the tine(s) assembly to the 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 View

Pins Lodged Item Clevis

Trans bission Side

Tines Hairpins "Ha _ins Tines

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