Craftsman 536.797540 Owner's manual

Brand: Craftsman

Model: 536.797540

Category: Garden tools

Type: Owner's manual

Caution:

Read and Follow

All Safety Rules

and Instructmns

Before Operating

This Equipment

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3 HORSEPOWER .

9 iNCH

EDGER

o Assembly

" Operation

o Customer Responsibilities

° Serviceand Adjustments

• Repair Parts

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

PartNo,33_58SC

SAFETY RULES

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT A

CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SET-

TING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS

BEFORE USE

• Read the owner's manual carefully+ Be thoroughly

familiar with the controls and the proper use of the

edger. Know howtostop the edger anddisengage the

controls quickl'y.

@ Do not operatethe edger withoul wearing adequate

outer garments. Wear footwear thatwillimprove foot-

ing on sUpperysurfaces.

@ Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,

particularly small children_lndpets+:

@ Thoroughly inspect the area where theedger istobe

used and remove all foreign objects,

FUEL SAFETY

• Handte fuel with care; it is highly flammable°

• Use an approved container.

• Checkfuelsupplybeforeeachuse, allowingspacefor

expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can

cause fuel to expand..

• FiUfuettankoutdoorswith extreme care=Neverfilliuel

tank indoors+Replace |uel tankcap securely andwipe

up spilled fuel+

• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel to a

runningor hot engine,.

• Never storefuel oredgerwith fuel in thetank inside a

buitdingwhere fumes may reach an openflame+

OPERATING SAFETY

@ Never allowchildrenor youngteenagers to operate

the edger+ Keep them away while it is operating.

Never allow aduttsto operate the edgedtdmmer with+

out properinstruction+

Ill Nways wear safety glasses or eye shields during

operationor while performing an adjustment orrepair

toprotect your eyes from foreign objects that may be

thrownfrom the edger+

Donot put hands orfeet near or under rotating parts+

Exercise extreme caution when operating onorcross-

{nggravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert forhidden

hazards or traflic.

@ Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

@ Neveroperate the edgerwithout properguards,plates,

or other safety protective devices in place.

@ Never operate theedger at high transportspeeds or+

slipperysurfaces. Look behind and use care when

backing.

@ Never allowbystanders near the edger.

@ Keep childrenand petsaway whileoperating+

• Neveroperatetheedgerwithoutgood v!sibilityorlight.

• Donot runtheengineindoors.Theexhaustfumes are

dangerous (containingCARBON MONOXIDE, an

ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS).

@ Take a!lpossibteprecautionswhen leavingthe edger

unattended+ Stopthe engine+

@ Do not overload the edger capacityby attemptingto

edge toodeet_at too fast a rate.

SAFE STORAGE

Always reter to the owner'smanual storage section

for importantdetails if the edgeris to be stored for an

extended period+

Neverleave theedger with fuel in the fuel tank inside

abuilding where ignition sources are present such as

water and space heaters, clothesdryers, and thelike.

Allow the engine to cool before placing in any enclo-

sure.

@ Keep the edger in safe working condition. Check all

fasteners at frequent intervalsfor proper tightness

REPAiR!ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY'

@ Afterstdking aforeign object, stopthe engine (motor).

Remove the wire from the spark plug, and keep the

wire away fromtheplug to prevent accidental starting..

Thoroughly inspectthe edger for any damage, and

repair the damage before restarting andoperating the

edger.

@ litheedger shouldstarttovibrate abnormally, stopthe

engine (motor) and check immediately {orthe cause

Vibration is generaUy a warning of troubte.

@ Stop the blade whenever you leave the operating

position. Also, stop the engine and disconnect the

spark plug wire beforeunclogging theblade andwhen

making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections

@ When cteaning, repairing,or inspecting, shuto{{ the

engine andmakecertain allmovingpartshavestopped

@ Never attempt to make any adjustments while the

engine is running (except when specitically recom-

mended by themanufacturer).

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ATTENTIONIt! BECOME ALERTLI! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED, 1

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Craftsman Edger. tt has been designed, engineered and

manufactured togive youthe best possible dependability

and per/ormanceo

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service

Center/Deparlment. We have competent, well-trained

technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this

unit,.

Please read and retain this manual.. The inslruc!ions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your edgei: prop-

erlyo Always observe the "SAFETY RULES."

MODEL

NUMBER 536,797540

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF

PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE

FOUND ON A DECAL ON THE FRAME OF THE

EDGER BEHIND THE ENGINE.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN ASAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE..

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this

product. Contact your nearest Sears Store for details.

PRODUCT sPEC!FICATIONS

" " i i i i lll l i

_HORSE POWER; 3.0 hp

DISPLACEMENT: 9.06 cu. in.

(148 c.c)

GASOLINE CAPACITY: 1,0 qt.

Unleaded

(Regular)

20 oz.

SAE- 3OW

SPARK PLUG : Champion

(GAP .030 in.) CJ-8 or

Equivalent

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

e Read and observe the Safety rules.

@ Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for

and using your edger.

@ Follow the instructions under "Customer

Responsibilites"and"Storage" sections ofthisowner's

manual

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN

EDGER

For one year from the date of purchase,when this Craftsman Edger ismaintained, lubricated and tuned-

up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will rePair, free of cl_arge, any detect in

material and workmanship

I! this Craftsman Edger is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days

{rbmthe date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover the following:

e Expendable items which become worn during normat use, such as spark plugs, etc

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure

to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscontained in the owner's manual

WARRANTY SERVICE ISAVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN EDGER TO THE NEAREST

SEARS SERVICE CENTERIDEPARTMENT INTHE UNITED STATES THIS WARRANTY APPLIES

ONLY WHILE THiS PRODUCT tS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other righls which may vary trom

state to state

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Depadment D/871WA, Hoffmar] Estates, {L 60179

WARNING: This unit isequipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near anyunimproved

foresFcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable localor state taws (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 California Public Resources Code) Other

states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark attester/muffler [savailable lhrough your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See REPAIR PARTS section in this manuaI)

TABLE OF CONTEN rs

SAFETY RULES ,_......................................... 2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3,12,13

WARRANTY .................................................. 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS .............. ................... 4

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ............ 5

ASSEMBLY ................................................ 6-7

OPERATION..., ........................................ 8-11

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..,........ 14-15

STORAGE .............................................. ,....16

TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................... 17

REPAIR PARTS (EDGER)..; ................ 18-24

REPAIR PARTS (ENGINE) ................... 25-28

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..... Back Cover

Adjustments:

Carburetor................................ 15

Assembly ..........................................6-7

Tools Required ............................ 6

To Assemble........................... 6-7

Belt:

Removal/Replacement ................14

Blade:

Replacement ..........................14,15

CarburetorAdjustment...................15

Check List:

Operation ...........................................7

Maintenance ............................ 12

Clutch ......................._......................8,9

Controls,Edger ..............................8,9

Customer Respons_ilities.°.3,12,13

General Recommendations ....12

Lubrication.......................... 12,13

Edger ...............................................12

Er_jlne ...............................12,13

/kit Cleaner, Engine...................13

Spark Plugs ....................................13

INDEX

Engine:

Air Cleaner .................................13

Oil Change ....:........................... 12

Oil Level ...................................9,12

Oil Type ................................3,9,12

Preparation ..................................9

Starting................................................11

Storage...........................................16

Edger Tips .......................................11

Fuel:

Type ........................................................9

Storage ..........................................16

General Recommendations .........12

Lubrication:

Edger ......................................12

Engine .......................................12,13

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions ......9,12

Engine ..............................................9,12

Storage............................................16

Type ......................................3,9,12

Operation ..........................................8-11

Operating Your Edger ......................9

PartsBag..............................................5

PrimerButton.......,........................8,9

ProductSpech'ications.................. 3

Repair Pads:

Edger ................................................18-24

Engine ..................................25-28

Safety Rules ....................................2

Service and Adjustments ..........t4-15

Carburetor.................................15

V-Belt:

Removal/Replacemer_t ....................14

Specifications......................................3

Starting the Engine ...........................11

Stoppingthe Edger ..._..............................9

Storage.............................................16

Table ofContents .............................4

ThrottleControl...............................9

TroubleshootingPo{nts ..................... 1 7

Warranty...............................................2

CONTENTS OF

Parts bag contents shown full size

ARDW'ARE

PACK

(4i" Hex Head Wide Range

S_tews 5/16-18 x 518inch

(4) -Spacer .375 inch Gong

(Rear Wheel Assembly)

(8) * Hex Head Nuts 5t16-18

(2) - Hex Head Screws

5116-18 x 1,1/4 inch

(3) - Hex Head Jam n'ut 3/8-16

(3) -Shoulder Bolt 3/8-!6 x 1,390 inch

(2) - Hair PEns

Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size)

(1} - Owner's manual ._

.....t,

(2)- Parts Bag

(3) -Wheels

(1) -Lowe;r Handle

(1) -Control Rod

(t) -Upper Handle Assembly

EMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE THE EDGER

1 - 314inch Wrench (or adjustable wrench)

2 - 1/2 inch Wrenches (or adjustable wrenches)

1 - Pair Pliers Ill

1 - Regular Screwdriver

2- 9/!6 inch Wrench ( or adjustable wrenches)

Figure 1 shows the edger completely assemb(ed_

Reference to the rightand left hand side of the edger is

from the operator'sposition behind the unit.

TO REMOVE EDGER FROM CARTON

Remove the lower handle from thecarton.

Remove thecontrol rodfrom the carton.

Remove theupper handleand packingmaterialfrom

the carton_

e.. Remove wheels,partsbagand packingmaterial from

the carton.

• Cut downall four comersof the carton

• Remove packingfrom edgerblade_

....,_ CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR 'SAFETY !

GLASSES OR EYE SHIELDS WHILE |

ASSEMBLING EDGER.

NOTE: Lower handle should be attached first as it is

difficult to attach lower handle with thewheels on.

Place the lower handle inside the edgerlrame (See

Fig.3) and secure inplace withfour (4) 5/16-18 hex

head wide flange screws and four (4) 5;/16-18 hex

head Iocknuts (found inparts bag), Hold back on the

lower handle as you tighten the screws,. NOTE:

Locknuts should be on the inside of frame as shown

in Fig. 3.

• Attach each rear wheel,as shown, tothe edger (See

Fig 2) with a 3/8-t6 x i_390 inch shoulder bolt,

spacer and 3/8-16 hex head jam nut (found in parts

bag).

........... ............ _ L ....

WHEEL

3/8-16 X 1,390 INCH

SHOULDER BOLT 318-16 HEX

SPACER

(NOT USED ON FRONT WHEEL)

VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE OF UNIT

FIG. 2

FIG. 1

ill Attach the front wheel, as shown, to theoutside, of

the edger (See Fig 1) with a 3/8-t6 x 1.390 inch

shoulder boll and 3/8-16 hex head jam nut (found in

parts bag)

_: ii ,i i, LowER HANDLE ....

HEX.EADW_OE | t/

FLANGE SCREWS 5t16-18 _'3 { /

\ \\ % HE .E O1 //

....................1# °,,°,,ox,,=

I_" 7"7: .. -': ..j INCH HEXHEAD

FRAME WIDE FLANGE

SCREWS

...... : , ,iuLJ

FIG, 3

ASS L¥

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• Place theupper handle on the lower handle (See Fig.

4), aiign upper handle holes with holes in the lower

handle, and secLJreinplace Withfour (4) 5/16-18 x 1-

1/4 inch hex head screws and four (4) 5/16-18 hex

head locknuts (found in parts bag). Locknuts should

be to the insideof the two handles asshown in Fig..4

O Insert one end ol the control rod from left to right

through the hole in the clutch lever (See Fig, 4) and

attach with a hair pin (found in the parts bag),

O Place the clutch lever inthe first depth selection-(Figo

4) and insert the other end of the control rod through

the hole in the quill support arm (See Fig. 4)_Attach

with ha!qoin(found in parts bag),

@ Move the clutch levei"to rearmost (NEUTRALi posi-

tion ahd !a!ch in. See note below_

NOTE: tf it is difficult to get the clutch lever into NEU-

TRAL, It may be necessary to loosen the four screws'and

nuts holding the lowerhandles to the frame (See Fig•.5).

Pry up (forward) on the handles onty enough to allow the

clutch le_,erto freely enter the NEUTRAL position.. Re-

tighten nuts and screws° When the clutch lever is in

NEUTRAL the quitl support arm shoiJid be against the

spacer and screw behind it (See Fig. 4 inset),

J CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

EDGER,WE WISHTOASSURE THATYOURECEIVETHE

BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION.FROM THIS

QUALITYPRODUCT

PLEASEREVIEWTHEFOLLOWINGCHECKLIST:

4' Aft assemblyinstrucl[onshavebeencompleted.

J Noremainingiooseparts in carton..

,/ All {asleners have been properly installed and tightened,

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR EDGER,

PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING

1MPORTANTtTEMS'

JJ' Engine oil is at proper level

,/'v" Fuel tank is filled with fresh• ctean, regutar Unleaded

gasoline.

,/,f Become familiar wilh all controls-their Iocafion and

function Operate conlrolsbefores_,arling engine

UPPER HANDLES °

(IN OPERATING POSIT!ON!

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CLUTCH

LEVER

HAIR CONTROL

ROD

SELECTION

5f16-18 HE]< 5116-18

LOWER HEAD LOCK. CURVED

HANDLE_ NUTS HEAD

SCREWS

HEAD SCREW

HAIR PiN

QUILL

SUPPORT

ARM

F!g. 4 Inset

FIG. 4

QUILL

SUPPORT

ARM

LOWER HANDLE

MOUNTING BOLTS

FIGo 5

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR EDGER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EDGER.

Compare the illustrationswith you? edger to familiarize yourselfwith the location of various controls and adiust-

merits, Save this manual for future

LEVER

ART#0515

FUEL FILL

CAP \,_

CONTROL ROD

PRIMER BUTTON

VIEW FROM LEFT OF ENGINE

THROTTLE

CONTROL

STARTER

HANDLE

BLADE

ARD

OIL FILL CAP

FIG. 6

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control the engine

speed.

PRIMER BUTTON - Injects fuel directly into the carbureo

tot manifoid for faster starts,

STARTER HANDLE - The engine on this edger is

equippedwith an easy pull recoil starter_

CLUTCH LEVER - Used to start and stop the blade and

control the depthof cut

BLADE GUARD - Used to prevent stones or other

material from being thrown at the operator

............................................ERA'rUo............•.....

The operationofthis edgercan resultinforeign objectsbeing'thmwn int0the eyes,

which can result in severe eye damage. Always Wearsafety glasses oreye shields

whileoperatingthe edger.

We recommend Standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your

glasses,,

: :: ::! !: i ii,ul,,ll,u,ull, i i i,,i _ .......... ,

HOW TO USE YOUR EDGER

TO STOP EDGER

To stop the engine, make sure the clutchlever is all

the way back (or up) and move the throttlecontrol

lever to the STOP position

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CAUTION: NEVER LEAVE THE EDGER IUNATTENDED WHILE THE ENGINE IS i

RUNNING. ALWAYS DISENGAGE THE ! J

CUTTING BLADE AND STOP THE I

ENGINE. , " I

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

O Run at fullengine speed during normal user

O. Push throttle control lever up to increase speed;

down todecrease speed,

TO USE PRIMER BUTTON

e Push pdmer button five (5) times (see Fig. 6)o Wait

about two (2) seconds between each push.

NOTE: Do not use primer to restart a warm engine after

a short shutdown,

TO USE THE CLUTCH LEVER

e Start the engine and move the clutch lever forward

(or down) to engage the cutting blade.

e Select the edging depth you need There are 5

selections up to 2-3/4 inches deep,,

IMPORTANT: IFVERY DEEP EDGING ISREQUIRED,

WE RECOMM ENDTHAT A SHALLOW

C[,ITBE MADE FIRST, THEN CUTS AT

GREATER DEPTHS UNTIL THE

DESIRED DEPTH IS OBTAINED

CAUTION; KEEP AWAY FROM THE RO- I

TATING BLADE. THE BLADE CAN

CAUSEiNJURY. " I

:7 _ ]_III11]111 H ,llrllll , "r' I 11111]11111_I,t I

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

PRE-USE CHECK OF CONTROLS

Al!controls should be checked for proper func!ionbefore

servicingor starting the engine.

O Move the clutch lever intoall six (6) positionsirlthe

selectorplate°Make sure theclutch lever snaps into

all six(6) holes, (Fig. 6)

O Return the clutch lever to the rearmost hole in the

selectorplate

FILL/ADD OIL:

The engine on thisedger was shipped with little or nooi!,

Add oilbefore you start the engine,

OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

Only use high quality detergent oi1rated withAPI service

classification SG Select the"oil's SAE viscositygrade

according to your expected operating temperature:

32OF ' ]

COLDER<< ! - _>WARMER

5W30 SAE30

NOTE: Although•multi-Viscosity oits(5W30, 10W30, etc.)

improvestarting incoldweather,thesemultFviscosity oils

willresuti inincreasedoilconsumptionwhen used above

32°F Check yourengineoillevel morefrequently toavoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil

TO ADD ENGINE OIL

@ Place the edger on a level surface

Remove the oil fitl cap (Fig 7A)

Fill the engine crankcase, pouring slowly Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual

Reinstall the oil fi!l cap and tighten securely.

Check oil before each use. Add if needed

Change oilafter the first2 operating hours and every

25 operating hours thereafter.

CAUTION: NEVER FILL THE GAS TANK

WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR

HOT, IMMEDIATELY WIPE OFF ANY

SPILLED GASOLINE BEFORE AT-

TEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE,

FIGo7A

FILL GAS:

Fillthefueltank(See Fig. 7A) withclean, fresh,unleaded

grade automotive gasoline_ Be sure that the container

you pour the gasoline from isclean and free from dust or

otherforeign particles.. Never use gasoline that may be

stale fromlong periodsof storage in the container.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasoho! or using methanol) can attract mois-

ture which leads to separation and formation of acids

dudng storage. Acidic gas can damage thefue! system of

anengine while in storage. Toavoid engine problems, the

fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days

or lor_jer_Drain fueltank, start engine and letitrununtil fuel

lines and carburetor are empty_ Use fresh fuel next sea-

son. See Storage Instructions for additional information_

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tankor permanent damage may occur

CAUTION: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE

AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN

HANDLING OR STORING IT. DO NOT

FILL FUEL TANK WHILE EDGER IS RUNNING,

HOT, OR WHEN EDGER IS IN AN ENCLOSED

AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME, ELEC-

TRICAL SPARK, AND DO NOT SMOKE WHILE

FILLING THE FUEL TANK. NEVER FILL FUEL

TANK COMPLETELY; BUT FILL THE TANK TO

WITHIN 1/4 - 1/2 INCH FROM THE TOP TO PRO-

VIDE SPACE FOR EXPANSION OF FUEL. AL-

WAYS FILL FUEL TANK OUTDOORS AND USE A

FUNNEL OR SPOUT TO PREVENT SPILLING.

MAKE SURE 1'O WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.

STORE GASOLINE IN A CLEAN, APPROVED

CONTAINER,. AND KEEP THE CAP IN PLACE ON

THE CONTAINER. KEEP GASOLINE IN A COOL,

WELL VENTILATED PLACE; NEVER IN THE

HOUSE, NEVER BUY MORE THAN A 30 DAY

SUPPLY OF GASOLINE "tO ASSURE VOLATIL-

ITY. GASOLINE IS INTENDED 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 DAN-

GEROUS TO INHALE, AS WELL AS BEING EX-

PLOSIVE.

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TO START THE ENGINE

Before starting the engine, be sure you have read and

understoodall the instructionson the precedingpages.

The edgerisequippedwithe recoilsta_er.The operation

ofthe engine ts controlledby tile throttlecontroliever.

O Pul!the clutchlever all the way back (or up) to the

rearmostholeto raise and disengagethe btade,,

Movethethrottlecontrollever(See Fig,6) totheRUN

position.

Pushprimer button five (5) times(see Fig. 6)_ Wait

about two (2) seconds between each push_

NOTE: Donot use primer to restart a warm engine alter

a short shutdown.

0 To start engine, grasp the engine starter handle

firmlyWithyour righthand

O Holdthe edger handle firmly with your lefthand:

O Pullup sharplyon the recoil starterhandle..DO NOT

allowthe starterropetosnapback,letitrewind slowly

while holding the starter handle.

NOTE: tf enginefails to start after three (3) pulls,push

primerbutton two (2) times and pullstarter ropeagain.

O Whentheenginestarts..Pushthrottlecontrolleverup

to increasespeed; down todecrease speed..Runat

full engine speed during normaluse

NOTE: The cutting blade speed is controlledby the

engine speed. To reduce thecuttingblade speed, push

downon thethrottlecontrollever_To increasethe blade

speed, pushthe throttlecontrol lever up.

O To stopthe engine, make sure the clutchlever is all

the way back (or up) and move the throttle control

leverto the STOP position..

CAUTION: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE IN-

DOORS OR IN A POORLY VENTILATED

AREA. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS

CARBON MONOXIDE_ AN ODORLESS

GAS AND DEADLY GAS.

KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE

CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING

PARTS ON THE ENGINE OR EDGER,

WARNING - AVOID THE MUFFLER AND

SURROUNDING AREAS (SEE FIG. 6).

TEMPERATURES, MAY EXCEED 150oF.

EDGING TIPS

Edging is best performed when conditions are dry. If

the soil is to wet,did becbmes packed inand around

the blade causing premature belt wear and de-

creased performance

0 If dirt does become packed around the blade, stop

the engine, remove the spark plug wire, and remove

the packed debris before continuing to edge.

0 If very deep edging is required, we recommendthat

a shallow cut be made first,then cuts atgreater depth

until the desired depth is obtained_

0 Uniform edging can be performed when the blade

guide rides on and against thesurface which you are

edging

@ Edging can be Customized by varying the numberof

passes and by the distance your blade isfrom the

surface you are edging

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE

CHECK LIST

SERVICE RECORD

FILLIN DATES

ASYOUCOMPLETE

REGULARSERVICE

BEFORE STORAGE

BEGINNING EACH SEASON

....EVERY 25 HOURS OFUSE

EVERY 10 HOURS OF USE

EVERY 5 HOURS OF USE

FREQUENTLY

BEFORE EACH USE

AFTER FIRST 2 HOURS OF USE

LubricateallP_votPoints

LubricateWheelAxles

CheckEngine Oil Level

ChangeEngineOi!

ReplaceAir CleanerFitter

Check Drive Belt

Tighten All Screws and Nuts

Check Blade Wear/Damage

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this edger' does not cover items that

havebeen subjected tooperatorabuse ornegligence. To

receive full value from the warranty, the operator must

maintain the edger as instructed in this manual.. The

followingMaintenance Check List is supplied to assist

the operator properly maintain the edger.

LUBRICATION

EDGER

• Apply light machine oil after each 25 hours of use to

all moving parts, particularlythewheels.

ENGINE

The oil in the crankcase must be changed after the

first2 hours of operation and alter each 25 hours of

use thereafter.

NOTE: If the edger is being used In sandy or dusty

areas, change the oll more frequently to prevent

premature engine wear.

32OF

COLDER<_ ,,I *>WARMERs>

5W30 SAE30

OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

Only use highquality detergentoil rated with APt service

classification SG Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature:

NOTE: Although multiwiscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.)

improve starting in cold weather, thesemulti-viscosity oils

will result inincreasedoil consumption when used above

32°F. Check your engine oil levelmore frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from runninglow on oil

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug

! Remove theoil drain plug (See Fig 8) and drain the

oil into a fiatpan..

i After draining all the oil, reinstall the oil drain plug

securely.

NOTE: The oil wilt drain more freely when the engine is

warm

- CUSTO ...................."....................................ESPONSm.. 'lLmTl

O Remove the oilfillcap (see Fig,,7A),

e Fill the engine crankcase, pouring slowly. Do not

overfill. Foi" approximate capacily see PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual,

e Reinstall the 0il fill cap and tighten securely,

NOTE: The quillassembly bearings are factory sealed

and willrequire no lubrication.

e Reconnect the spark plug wire on the spark plug.

i=,l '_1= r_l _Vl,Ii r I ,=,,=l,,ul_ H"

F.o=

OILDRAINPLUG

,,,_,_,r::_:::: FIG, 8

AIR CLEANER

Replace thefilteronce a year; moreoftenunder dustyor

dirtyconditions°DO NOT attempt to clean or oll the air

filter,

To instalta new air filter, do the following:

e Disconnectthe spark plugwire from the spark plug.

e Turn the cover (See Fig.9) to the left(counterclock-

wise) andremove thecover and theair filter from the

flanger

@ Discard the air filter.

e Clean the cover and the flange thoroughly_

e Insert the new air filter into the cover.

@ Push thecover firmly against the flange and turn itto

the right (clockwise) as far as itwilt go (See Fig,,9. Be

sure the retainers are locked around the flange,

• Reconnect fhe spark plug wire_

CAUTION: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE

WITHOUT THE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT

INSTALLED. A DEFECTIVE AIR

CLEANER CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF

ENGINE POWER AND CAN CAUSE EX-

CESSIVE WEAR OR DAMAGE TO THE

ENGINE COMPONENTS IF DIRT OR

Dus'r IS PERMITTED TO ENTER THE

ENGINETHROUGH THE CARBURETOR,

A DAMAGED AIR CLEANER, OR ONE

THAT ISCLOGGEDWITH DUSTOR DIRT

SHOULD BEREPLACED IMMEDIATELY°

IIIIIII IIII ii i i

TURNCOVER

TOTHE _

(COUNTER.

CLOCKWISE)

TO REMOVE

FLANGE

SLOT

TAB

FILTER

RETAINER

COVER

FIG. 9

TURN COVER

TO THE RIGHT

(CLOCKWISE)

TOINSTALL

SPARK PLUG

Clean the spark plug and =reset the gap periodically.

Clean the area around the spark plug base, before

removal, to prevent dirt _[om entering into the engine.

Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are pitted or

burned or ifthe porcelain iscracked. Cleanthesparkplug

bycarefully scraping the electrodes (do not sand blast or

usea wirebrush). Be surethe spark plug iscleanand free

of foreignmaterial. Check the electrodes gap with a wire

feeler gauge and reset to ,,035 if necessary. If a new

spark plug isneeded, refer to the Engine Operation and

Maintenance manual for the proper replacement spark

plug

Before reinstalling the spark plug, coat the threads lightly

with graphite or light oil to insure easy removal° Tighlen

the spark plug lirmly into the engine,, If a torque wrench

is available, torque the spark plug to 15 foot- pounds_

SERVICE AND ADJUS rMEN rs

CAUTION: ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE I

AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG |

WIRE BEFORE MAKING ANY REPAIRS |

............;toT,EEDGER....... i

V-BELT REPLACEMENT

Your edger is equippedwith a V_beitmade of a special

compound°Ifthe belt becomes worn or breaks, replace

itwith an original equipment belt as shown in the Re-

pair Parts section o! this manual. NEVER USE A

SUBSTITUTE.

@ Disconnectthe sparkplug wirefrom the sparkplug.

@ Pull the clutch lever back (or up) to release the

tensionfrom the belt.

• Remove the twotop screwsfrom the engine pulley

cover (See Fig° 10) and.remove the cover.

NOTE: Make sure youdo not losethe spacer onthe rear

screw.

@ ' Remove the front screw securing the belt guide

(See Fig..t0) to the engine. Then loosen the rear

screw and swing the belt guide away from the bell

€ Remove the three (3) screws from the belt guard

(See Fig°11)o

@ Remove the belt from the engine and quill assembly

pulleys and install the new belt.

@ Install and secure front belt guard,,

@ Secure the belt guide loosenedeart[er_

® Reinstall the engine pulley cover and reconnect the

spark plug wire.

BLADE REPLACEMENT

The cutting blade is subject to wearand damage such as

nicks and dents_Th_swillnotgenerally affect its function,_

This blade is specially designed to not require sharpen-

ing_DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHARPEN THIS BLADE

The blade is reversible,, if the nicks and dents are

excessive, remove the blade, turn itaround and reinstall

This willprovide atresh cutting edge, _!worn ordamaged

the blade should be replaced.

CAUTION: WHEN REMOVING OR

TIGHTENING THE BLADE NUT,ALWAYS

USE THE METHOD SHOWN IN FIGURE

12. THE HOLDING WRENCH MUST AL-

WAYS BE POSITIONED ON THE NUT

BEHIND THE CUTTING BLADE.

CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO

SHARPEN THIS BLADE. YOU COULD

CAUSE DAMAGETOTHE BLADE WHICH

COULD RESULT IN BREAKAGE AND

POSSIBLE USER OR BYSTANDER IN-

JURY,

_7 -- = I i iiiiiii iiii iiiiii iii jji !uii i1[ iii iii

ENGINE

PULLEY

COVER

ENGINE

PULLEY

COVER

ENGINE

PULLEY

V-BELT FRONT

SCREW BELT

GUIDE

REAR

RG. 10

BELT

GUARD

ELT

GUARD

SCREWS

FIG, 11

: :: : ,, _ iiii,ii

SERVHCE

To replace the blade, do the following:

O Disconnect the spark plugwire.

Q Remove the 112-20 Iocknut (See Fig° 12) securing

the blade to ttie drive shall

O Remove the blade_

O Insta!lthe newblade and reinstall nutoTighten the nut

securely,

• Re_nnect the spark plug wire.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carl_Jretor'(See F_. 13) has been pre-set at lhe

factoryand rea_djustmentshouldnotbe necessary_How-

ever, ifthecarburetordoes need tobe adjusti_l,proceed

as followS:

O Closethe high speed adjusting screwby hand.

® Do not over-tighten. .

O Then open it 1-!/4 to t-1/2 turns.

O Start the engine and let it warm up.

O Setthe.throttle c0ntiol toRUN. Adjust the high speed

ad_sting screw in untilthe engine speed or sound,

a_ers. Adiust the screw old untilthe engine speed

sound alters, Note the difference between the two

limits and set the screw in the middle of the range.

O Iftheenginetends to stall under Ioador notaccelerate

fromlow speed toh_ghspeed properly, adjust the high

speed screw out in 1/8 turn increments until the

problem is resolved.,

O Let the engine run undisturbed for 30 seconds be-

tweeneach setting to allow the engine to react to the

previous adjustments.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY

SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED°

OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE

ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED

SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS, 1F

YOU THINK THE ENGINE - GOV-

ERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS AD-

JUSTING, CONTACT YOUR NEAR-

EST SEARS SERVICE CENTER.

WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIP°,

MENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE

ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS,,

" " T$

I':,,ADJUSTME

l'T_ j I I IIII I II III"I I JIII II 11111 IIIUU

i .......................

WRENCH

BLADE

FIG. 12

TIGHTENING

HIGH SPEED ADJUSTING

SCREW

(Close finger tight only)

FIG, 13

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STORAGE

+ ...... ............. ........... : _ + ........ " ............. ENGINE

CAUTION: NEVER STORE YOUR

EDGER INDOORS OR IN AN EN-

CLOSED, POORLYVENTILATED AREA

IF GASOLINE REMAINS IN THE TANK

FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME,

SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT FROM A FUR-

NACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES

DRYER, CIGAREI"r E, ETC.

....... : -: : +++ .

EDGER

IMPORTANT:

Clean the edger thoroughly; remove all debris and

wipe the unit dry.

inspect the edger for worn or damaged parts and

tighten all loose hardware+

Oil all points described in theLubrlcatlon paragraph

in+the Customer Responsibilities section of this

manua!:

Store the edger in a protected area and cover for

additional protection+

A YEARLY CHECKUP OR TUNE+UP

BY A SEARS SERVICE CENTER IS A

GOOD WAY OF ENSURING THAT

YOUR EDGER WILl. PROVIDE

MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE FORTHE

NEXT SEASON.

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMLNG IN ES-

SENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS

SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL

FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DUR-

ING STORAGE, ALSO, EXPERIENCE

INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL-

BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASO-

HOLOR USING ETHANOL ORMETHA-

NOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE

WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND

FORMAT!ON OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE+ ACIDIC GAS CAN DAM-

AGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN EN-

GINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

To prevent engine damage ( ifedger:is not Usedfor more

than 30 days) followthe steps below,

• To remove gasoline, runthe engine until the tank is

empty and the engine stops.,

ifyoudo not wantto remove gasbline, a fuelstabilizer

(such as Sears Craftsmanfuel stabilizer No+33500)

may be added to any gasoline left in the tank to

minimize gum deposits and acids, If the tank is

almost empty, mix stabilizer with fresh gasoline in a

separate container and add some to the tank+AL-

WAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON STABILIZER

CONTAINER. THEN RUN ENGINE AT LEAST 10

MINUTES AFTER STABILIZER IS ADDED TO

ALLOW MIXTURE TO REACH CARBURETOR.

STORE EDGER IN A SAFE PLACE. SEE WARN-

ING ABOVE.

Storethe edger in thewheels-down, operatingposi-

tion. If the edger is stored in any other position, oil

from the crankcase could enter thecylinder, causlng

a service problem.

You can keep your engine in good operating condi-

tion during storage by:

• Changing oil+

Lubricating the piston!cylinder area, This, can be

done by first removing the spark plug and squirting

clean engine oil intothe spark plug holeoThen cover

the spark plug hole with a rag to absorb oil spray

Next, rotate the engine by pulling the starter'two or

three times. Finally, reinstallspark plug and attach

spark plug wire+

TROU L SHOOTRNG

TROUBLE

Difficult starting

Englne runs erratic

Cutting blade falls to

turn

Blade fails to cut

properly

::: : :11111111

Excessive vibration

CAUSE

Stale fuel

Defective spark plug

Clogged fuel fil!er

Blocked.fuel line or empty fuel tank

Carburetor outOfadjustment

Fouledspark plug

........... i " ....................................

Clogged air cleaner.•.......... .

= .

Jammed due to foreignobject

Looseblade

Defective V-belt

Defective quill bearings

Damaged or wornblade

CORRECTION

..i..11111............

Drain fuel tank. Fillwilh fresh fuel

Clean and re-gap spark plug-.

r_l_l..i i.....i.ll...lll •. ....i,iiHi

Replace fue!filtero ' '

Clean fuel line;check gas tank.

:--.:-:- ".................. r;,,; " • ......................

Have caP'_Jretoradjusted.

C!ean and adjust gap.

Tap Cleanor replace air cleaner,

Clear obstruction,.

Tighten blade retaining nuL

Replace the V-belL

Replace the bearings.

,iirH LIH..',i.l.....Hii

Reverse blade or replace blade,

Stop engine immediaiely; tighten all bolts. If

vibration continues, take the unit into the

nearest SEARS Service Center_

CRAFTSMAN 9"- 3 H.R EDGER 536.797540

ENGINE ASSEMBLY 13

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL

EQUIPMENT PARTS Use of service/

replacement parts other than odginal

pads may void your warranty

REF.!

No. !

4 !

5 ,

PART NO.

331570

48148

314781

181608

120638

45602

32668

313011

320353

PARTNAME

Engine, Edger Tecumseh 3hp

Screw, 3/8-16 x 1..00

Pulley, Half V3L

Screw, 5/16-24x 1_00HHC

Washer, SPTLK _328x.60x,09

Washer, Flat o333x.87xolt9

Belt, V 4L 32_60LG

Screw and Washer Assembly

Retainer', Bell

ALL UNNUMBERED

ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITE SIDE

REF.

NO.

PARTNO. PARTNAME

309300

181624

53407

173030

308237

315095

323534-854

308154-854

331585

Cover, Engine Pulley

Screw, 5/16-24x3.00 HHC

Spacer, Sleeve 335x.43x2.37

Screw, 5f16-24x3.75

Spacer, _3221D_562OD 80 TK

Spacer, Sleeve,335xA31x2.50

Frame, Assy Edger

Strap

Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN 9" - 3 H.P=EDGER 536.797540

FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY

REF°

NO.

PARTNO.

51796-854

180077

309902

1498

PART NAME

Arm, Front Wheel Support

Screw, 5/16-!8 x .75

Bolt, o500x°094 HHSH 5116-18

Nut, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK

CRAFTSMAN 9" - 3 H.P. EDGER 536.797540

GUARD ASSEMBLY

BLADE ASSEMBLY

REF.

NO.

PARTNO.

320222

57072

120393

1498

308262

411666

1501

PARTNAME

Guard, Blade

Bolt, 5116-18x 63 CARR

Washer, Flat .344x 69x 065

Nut, 5116-18 REGHE×CTRLK

Guard, Belt

Screw, 10-16x ,50

Washer, tlat 203x °56 x .040

1E0

REF._

NO_

PARTNO.

120396

308539

308254

1499

308243

411666

336391

315233

412281

20562-853

46023

PART NAME

Washer, Flat .531 x 1.06x .095

Quill Supportt Assembly

Bolt, 500 x 3275 HHSH 318_16

Nut, 3f8-16 REGHXCTRLK

Delfector, Rubber

Screw, 10-16x ,50

Quill Assy, Large Suppoit

Spring, compression

Pin, Spring _250DIAx1.00LG

Blade, Edger 9"

Nut, 12-20 WDFL

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