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CRRFTSMRN°

3.5 Horsepower

9 Inch

EDGER

MODEL NO.

536.772100

Caution:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating

Instructions before first use

of this product.

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

711941 12/30/98

Table of Contents 2

Warranty 2

Safety Rules 2-3

Contents of Shipping Carton 4

Assembly 4-5

Operation 6-9

Maintenance 10-11

Service and Adjustments 12-13

Storage 13

Troubleshooting 14

Edger Repair Parts 15-17

Engine Repair Parts 18-21

Spanish(EspaSol) 22-35

Parts Ordering/Service Back Cover

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN EDGER

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Edger is maintained, lu-

bricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the

owner's manual, Craftsman will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or work-

manship.

If this Craftsman Edger is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty ap-

plies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover the following:

•Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, etc.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank

shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-

tained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN EDGER

TO THE NEAREST CRAFTSMAN SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE

UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN

USE IN THE UNITED STATES.

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

may 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. Your Edger 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 Edger. Know how to

stop the edger and disengage the

controls quickly.

• Do not operate the Edger 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

edger 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.

• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.

Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel

tank cap securely and wipe up spilled

fuel.

• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add

fuel to a running or hot engine.

• Never store fuel or Edger with fuel in the

tank inside a building where fumes may

reach an open flame.

OPERATING SAFETY

• Never allow children or young teenagers

to operate the Edger. Keep them away

while it is operating. Never allow adults to

operate the Edger 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.

• De 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 Edger.

• De 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 Edger without proper

guards, plates, or other safety protective

devices in place.

• Never operate the Edger at high transport

speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind

and use care when backing.

• Never allow bystanders near the Edger.

• Keep children and pets away while

operating.

• Never operate the Edger 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 Edger unattended. Stop the

engine.

• Do not overload the Edger capacity by

attempting to edge too deep at too fast a

rate.

SAFE STORAGE

• Always refer to the owner's manual

instructions for important details if the

Edger is to be stored for an extended

period.

• Never store the Edger 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 Edger in safe working condition.

Check all fasteners at frequent intervals

for proper tightness.

REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY

• After striking a foreign object, stop the

engine (motor). Remove the wire from the

spark plug, and keep the wire away from

the plug to prevent accidental starting.

Thoroughly inspect the Edger for any

damage, and repair the damage before

restarting and operating it.

• If Edger should start to vibrate abnor-

mally, stop engine (motor) and check

immediately for the cause. Vibration is

generally a warning of trouble.

• Stop the blade whenever you leave the

operating position. Disconnect the spark

plug wire before unclogging the blade 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 atlempt 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 unimproved for-

est-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov-

ered land unless the engine's exhaust sys-

tem is equipped with a spark arrester meet-

ing applicable local or state laws (if any). If a

spark arrester is used, it should be main-

tained in effective working order by the op-

erator.

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 arrestedmuffler is

available through your nearest Sears Autho-

rized Service Center (See ENGINE REPAIR

PARTS section in this manual).

3

Contents of Parts Bag (shown full size)

)1 - Owner's Manual (not shown)

(2) -Hair Pins

Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size)

il) -Control Rod

1-Container SAE30 oil

1-Parts Bag (not shown)

I-Emissions Statement (not shown)

CAUTION: Always wear safety

glasses or eye shields while assembling

Edger.

The figure to the right shows the Edger com-

pletely assembled.

References to the right or left hand side

of the Edger are from the viewpoint of the

operator's position behind the unit.

TO REMOVE EDGER FROM CARTON

•Remove the control rod, bottle of oil and

parts bag from the carton.

• Cut down all four corners of the carton.

•Remove packing material on front and rear

of Edger. Leave packing material on

bottom of unit until control rod is as-

sembled. This will help keep the front

wheel in a stable position to allow for

easier assembly of control rod.

TO ASSEMBLE THE EDGER

•Loosen T-knobs before pivoting the upper

handle upward being careful not to pinch

or pull the engine control wire, until the

handles align, then tighten T-knobs.

T-knobs should be to the outside of the

handles as shown in second figure on this

page.

•Insert one end of the control rod from right

to left through the hole in the front wheel

arm. Attach with a hair pin found in parts

bag. See figure below.

• To attach the recoil starter rope to the

rope guide, twist the rope through the

rope guide mounted on the right side of

the handle.

Control

Rod

Front

Arm

Rol:

Sta_er Rope

• Push down on the handle to tilt unit back.

• Insert the other end of the control rod

from right to left through the hole in the

depth control lever. Attach with hair pin.

See figure below.

•Depth control lever should be in forward

most selection for transporting and

starting.

• Remove bottom packing material.

Pull

Depth

Control

Lever

JCHECKLIST

Before you operate your new Edger, to

ensure that you receive the best perfor-

mance and satisfaction from this quality

product, please review the following

checklist:

,,_ All assembly instructions have been

completed.

,/" No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/ All fasteners have been properly in-

stalled and tightened.

While learning how to use your new Edger,

pay extra attention to the following impor-

tant items:

,/,/ Engine oil is at proper level.

,/,I Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular Unleaded gasoline.

J./ Become familiar with all controls, their

location and function. Operate controls

before starting engine.

KNOW YOUR EDGER

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

EDGER. Compare the illustrations with your EDGER to familiarize yourself with the location

of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Fast Slow Stop Primer Button

Depth Control Engine Control

Starter

Handle Thr(

Rol:

Guard

Fuel Fill Cap

3uide

Throttle Control - Used to control the en-

gine speed.

Primer Button -Injects fuel directly into the

carburetor manifold for faster starts.

Starter Handle - The engine on this Edger

is equipped with an easy pull recoil starter.

Depth Control Lever - Controls the depth

of the blade.

Blade Guard - Used to prevent stones or

other material from being thrown at the op-

erator.

Engine Control Lever - Must be held back

to allow engine to start and run.

Z_ WARNING: Blade is rotating when

engine is running or being started. Keep

hands and feet away from blade to prevent

injury.

HOW TO USE YOUR EDGER

Z_ WARNING: The operation of this

Edger can result in foreign objects being

thrown into the eyes, which can cause se-

vere eye damage. Always wear safety

glasses or eye shields while operating the

Edger.

We recommend standard safe_ glasses or

Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your

glasses.

TO STOP EDGER

•Make sure the depth control lever is all

the way forward and releas_ngine

control lever to the STOP W position.

Wait for all moving parts to stop before

leaving the operator position.

Z_ CAUTION: Never leave the Edger

unattended while the engine is running.

Always raise the cutting blade and stop the

engine.

TO USE THE ENGINE CONTROL

LEVER

• Pull the engine control lever back with

your left hand and hold it in contact with

the upper handle cross tube to allow en-

gine to start and run. See next figure.

•Release the engine control lever to stop

the engine.

NOTE: If engine continues to rLU3.after le-

ver is released, use the STOP I_ position

on the throttle control to stop the engine.

Then see your Craftsman Service Center to

,_ect the engine control lever problem.

CAUTION: Always stop the engine

and make sure all parts have stopped

whenever leaving the operator's position or

when cleaning, replacing or inspecting the

Edger.

Engine Control

Lever

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

• Run at full _engine speed during

normal use.

•Push throttle control lever forward to

increase speed; back to decrease

speed.

•Pulling the throttle control lever all of the

way back will stop IO the engine.

TO USE PRIMER BUTTON

• Push primer button I_--_-- five times. See

page 6figure for location. Wait about two

seconds between each push.

NOTE: Do not use primer button to re-

start a warm engine after a short shut-

down.

TO USE THE DEPTH CONTROL

LEVER

•Position your Edger in desired edging lo-

cation, before operating.

• Start the engine and move the depth

control lever back to lower the cutting

blade.

• Select the edging depth you need.

There are 3 selections up to approxi-

mately 2 inches deep.

IMPORT._NT: If very deep edging is

required, we recommend that a shallow

cut be made first, then cuts at greater

depths until the desired depth is ob-

tained.

Z_ WARNING: Keep away from the ro-

tating blade. The blade can cause injury.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

PRE-USE CHECK OF CONTROLS

All controls should be checked !or proper

function before servicing or starting the

engine.

•Move the depth control lever into all four

positions in the selector plate. Make sure

the depth control lever snaps into all four

holes as shown in figure on page 6.

•Return the depth control lever to the

forward hole in the selector plate.

FILL/ADD OIL:

This Edger was shipped with a 20 ounce

container of SAE30 motor oil. This oil must

be added to the engine before operating.

Remove the oil fill cap and fill the crank-

case to 1/4 inch from top of oil fill hole,

residual oil remaining. DO NOT OVERFILL.

OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SG. Select

the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to

your expected operating temperature:

Co_der << _>>Warmer

<< _ -- >>

5W30 SAE30

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,

10W30, etc.) improve starting in cold

weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result

in increased oil consumption when used

above 32°F. Check your engine oil level

more frequently to avoid possible engine

damage from running low on oil.

TO ADD ENGINE OIL

•Place the Edger on a level surface.

• Remove the oil fill cap as shown in next

figure.

• Fill the engine crankcase, pouring slowly.

DO NOT OVERFILL. For approximate

capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICA-

TIONS on page 10 of this manual,

• Reinstall the oil fill cap and tighten

securely, Wipe away excess oil,

• Check oil before each use, Add if

needed.

•Change oil 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 attempting to start the engine.

Oil Fill Cap

D_Fuel Fill Cap

FILL GAS:

NOTICE: ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTI-

FIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA

AND US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS

FOR ULGE ENGINES: Are certified to

operate on regular unleaded gasoline.

Include the following emission control

system(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped).

Include any user adjustables features -

therefore no other adjustments are needed.

Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded

premium or reformulated automotive

gasoline only. DO NOT use leaded

gasoline. Be sure that the container you

pour the gasoline from is clean and free

from dust or other foreign particles. Never

use gasoline that may be stale from long

periods of storage in the container.

Reinstall fuel cap.

Z_WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using methanol) can attract moisture which

leads to separation and formation of acids

during storage. Acidic gas can damage the

fuel system of an engine while in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system

should be emptied before storage of 30

days or longer. Drain fuel tank, start engine

and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor

are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructions for additional informa-

tion. Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma-

nent damage may occur.

WARNING: 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, electrical spark, and do not smoke

while _ling the fuel tank. Never fill fuel tank

completely; but fill the tank to within 1/4-1/2

inch from the top to provide space for

expansion of fuel. Always fill fuel tank

outdoors and use a funnel or spout to

prevent spilling. Make sure to 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 ensure

volatility. 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 dangerous to inhale,

as well as being explosive.

TO START THE ENGINE

Before starting the engine, be sure you

have read and understood all the instruc-

tions on the preceding pages. The Edger is

equipped with a recoil starter. The opera-

tion of the engine is controlled by the

throttle control lever. See page 6.

• Push the depth control lever forward and

latch in the forward slot of the adjustment

bracket to raise the blade.

•Move the throttle control lever, see figure

on page 6, to the FAST'_ position.

I/

• Push primer button I_ five times, see

figure on page 6. Wait about two

seconds between each push.

NOTE: Do not use primer to restart a

warm engine after a short shutdown.

• Pull the engine control lever back to

contact the upper handle tube and hold

the Edger handle and control lever firmly

with your left hand.

• To start engine, grasp the engine starter

handle firmly with your right hand.

• Pull back sharply on the recoil starter

handle. DO NOT allow the starter rope to

snap back, let it rewind slowly while

holding the starter handle.

NOTE: If engine fails to start after three

pulls, push primer button two times and

pull starter rope again.

• When the engine starts, run at fu!l engine

speed during normal use.

NOTE: The cutting blade speed is

controlled by the engine speed. To

reduce the cutting blade speed, push

back on the throttle control lever. To

increase the blade speed, push the

throttle control lever forward.

• To stop I_ the engine, make sure the

depth control lever is all the way forward

and release the engine control lever to

the stop position or pu=shthe throttle

control lever to stop IO. See figure on

page 6.

,_ WARNING: Never run the engine

indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,

an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands,

feet, hair and loose clothing away from any

moving parts on the engine or Edger. Avoid

the muffler and surrounding areas. Tem-

peratures may exceed 150 ° F.

EDGING TIPS

• Edging is best performed when conditions

are dry. If the soil is too wet, dirt becomes

packed in and around the blade causing

premature belt wear and decreased

performance.

• 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.

• If very deep edging is required, we

recommend that a shallow cut be made

first, then cuts at greater depth until the

desired depth is obtained.

• Uniform edging can be performed when

the blade guide (see figure on page 6 for

location) rides on and against the surface

which you are edging.

• Edging can be customized by varying the

number of passes and by the distance

your blade is from the surface you are

edging.

SERVICE

RECORDS

SCHEDULE

Fill in dates as After Before Fre- Every Every Every Begin Before

you complete First Each quently 5 10 25 Each StoragG

regular service 2 use Hours Noun= Hours Season "

Hours

SERVICE

DATES

Lubricateall Pivot Points I,J

Check Engine Oil Level lvJ

Change Engine Oil e_

Replace Air Cleaner Filter /J

Check Spark PlUg p_ if

Check Drive Belt If

Tighten All Screws and Nuts Ivj/f

Check Blade Wear/Damage

LubricateQuillRod/Tube iv_iv#

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 3.5

DISPLACEMENT: 10 cu. in. (163 cc)

GASOLINE CAPACITY: 1.25 qt.

(unleaded regular)

LUBRICATION: 20 oz. SAE-30W

SPARK PLUG: Champion RJ19LM

(Gap .030) or Equivalent

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this Edger does not cover

items that have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value

from the warranty, the operator must main-

tain the Edger as instructed in this manual.

The above chart is provided to assist the

operator in properly maintaining the Edger.

LUBRICATION

•After each 25 hours of use of your Edger,

apply light machine oil to all moving

pads.

•The oil in the engine crankcase must be

changed after each 25 hours of use

thereaften

NOTE: If the Edger is being used in sandy

or dusty areas, change the oil more fre-

quently to prevent premature engine wear.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

•Disconnectthe spark plug wire from the

spark plug.

• Remove the oil drain plug as shown in

first figure on page 11 and drain the oil

into a flat pan.

•After draining all the oil, reinstall the oil

drain plug securely.

NOTE: The oil will drain more freely when

the engine is warm.

•Remove the oil fill cap. See figure on

page 8.

• Fill the engine crankcase, pouring slowly.

DO NOT OVERFILL. For approximate ca-

pacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICA-

TIONS. •

NOTE: The quill assembly bearings are

factory sealed and will require no lubrica-

tion.

•Reconnect the spark plug wire on the

spark plug.

lO

Oil Drain Plug

AIR CLEANER

Replace the filter once a year; more often

under dusty or dirty conditions. DO NOT

attempt to clean or oil the air filter.

To install a new air filter, do the following:

• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the

spark plug.

• Turn the cover as shown below to the left

(counterclockwise) and remove the cover

and the air filter from the flange.

•Discard the air filter.

• Clean the cover and the flange thor-

oughly.

• Insert the new air filter into the cover.

•Push the cover firmly against the flange

and turn it to the right (clockwise) as far

as it will go as shown in figure below. Be

sure the retainers are locked around the

flange.

•Reconnect the spark plug wire.

_-__ T_urn coverto the left

}c°unterCel°Ckwise)

Flange

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 excessive

wear or damage to the engine components

if dirt or dust is permitted to enter the

engine through the carburetor. Adamaged

air cleaner, or one that is clogged with dust

or dirt should be replaced immediately.

SPARK PLUG

Clean the spark plug and reset the gap

periodically. Clean the area around the

spark plug base before removal, to prevent

dirt from entering the engine. Replace the

spark plug if the electrodes are pitted or

burned or if the porcelain is cracked. Clean

the spark plug by carefully scraping the

electrodes (do not sand blast or use a wire

brush). Be sure the spark plug is clean and

free of foreign material Check the elec-

trodes gap with a wire feeler gauge and

reset to .030 in. if necessary. If a new spark

plug is needed, refer to the PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS on page 10 for the

proper replacement spark plug.

Before reinstalling the spark plug, coat the

threads lightly with graphite or light oil to

insure easy removal. Tighten the

firmly into the engine. If a torque wrench i

available, torque the spark plug to 15 foot-

pounds.

Slot

Tab

to the right

(clockwise)

to install

11

Z_ CAUTION: Always stop the engine

and disconnect the spark plug wire before

making any repairs to the Edger.

V-BELT REPLACEMENT

Your Edger is equipped with a V-belt made

of a special compound. If the belt becomes

wom or breaks, replace it with an original

equipment belt as shown in the Repair

Parts section of this manual. Never use a

substitute.

•Disconnect the spark plug wire.

• Drain gasoline and oil from Edger.

•Tip Edger backwards on handle and

block top of handle against wall or bench.

• Remove three screws from the belt guard

as shown in figure below.

•Push blade bearing housing back towards

engine to compress spring and release

tension on belt.

•Remove old belt (carefully note direction

of twist around engine pulley).

•While spring is compressed, install new

belt on quill and engine pulleys being sure

to twist belt in proper direction as shown

in figure below.

Pulley Sp 'ng

and could damage the blade or belt. Refer to

previous figure for proper direction of belt

travel.

BLADE REPLACEMENT

The cutting blade is subject to wear and

damage such as nicks and dents. This will

not generally affect its function.

This blade is specially designed to not re-

quire sharpening. Do not attempt to sharpen

this blade./f worn or damaged the blade

should be replaced.

CAUTION: When removing or tightening

the blade nut, always use the method

shown in figure below. The holding wrench

must always be positioned on the nut be-

hind the cutting blade.

A

Z_ CAUTION: Do not attempt to sharpen

this blade. You could cause damage to the

blade which could result in breakage and

possible user or bystander injury.

To replace the blade, do the following:

•Disconnect spark plug wire.

• Remove the 1/2-20 Iocknut shown in

figure below securing the blade to the

drive shaft.

•Remove the blade.

IMPORTANT: Note the position of the

washer and the blade cutting edge to

ensure proper re-assembly. The blade is

marked THIS SIDE OUT.

•Position the replacement blade against

the washer on the drive shaft and secure

with flange nut. Be sure to tighten nut

securely to 40-45 ft. Ibs.

• Reconnect the spark plug wire.

WARNING: Always wear gloves when

working on blade, it is sharp.

Tightening

Wrench

Note direction of

twist

NOTE: If belt is not installed properly the Blade Locknut

blade will not turn in the proper direction 12

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

The carburetor has been pre-set at the

factory and readjustment should not be

necessary. However, if the carburetor does

need to be adjusted, contact your nearest

Craftsman Service Center.

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. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest Craftsman

Service Center, which has the proper

equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

_k WARNING: Never store your

Edger indoors or in an enclosed, poorly

ventilated area. If gasoline remains in the

tank, fumes may reach an open flame,

spark or pilot light from afurnace, water

heater, clothes dryer, cigarette, etc.

EDGER

•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 the Lubrication

paragraph in the MAINTENANCE section

of this manual.

• Store the Edger in a protected area and

cover for additional protection.

IMPORTANT:A yearly checkup or tune-

up by a Craftsman Service Center is a

good way of ensuring that your Edger

will provide maximum performance for

the next season.

ENGINE

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as the carburetor,

fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

Also, experience indicates that using

alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol,

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 engine while

in storage.

To prevent engine damage (if Edger is not

used for more than 30 days) follow the

steps on next column.

To remove gasoline, run the engine

until the tank is empty and the engine

stops.

•If you do not want to remove gasoline,

a fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman fuel

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 aseparate container and add

some to the tank. Always follow instruc-

tions 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 warning on this page.

•Store the Edger in the wheels-down,

operating position, if the Edger is stored

in any other position, oil from the

crankcase could enter the cylinder,

causing a service problem.

You can keep your engine in good operat-

ing condition 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 into

the spark plug hole. Then 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,

reinstall spark plug and attach spark plug

wire.

13

TROUBLE

Difficult starting

or

Engine runs

erractically

Cutting blade fails

to turn

Blade falls to out

properly

Excessive vibra-

tion

Engine will not

shut off when en-

gine control lever

is released

CAUSE

Stale fuel

Defective spark plug

Clogged fuel line

Blocked fuel line or empty fuel tank

Carburetor out of adjustment

Fouled spark plug

Clogged air cleaner

Jammed due to foreign object

Loose blade

Defective belt

Defective quill bearings

Damaged or worn blade

iLoose parts

Handle hardware is not cutting into

tube

CORRECTION

Drain fuel tank. Fill with fresh

fuel

Clean and re-gap spark plug

Replace fuel filter

Clean fuel line; check gas tank

Have carburetor adjusted

Clean and adjust gap

Replace air filter

Clear obstruction

Tighten blade retaining nut

Replace V-belt

Replace the quill assembly

Replace blade

Stop engine immediately; tighten

all bolts, If vibration continues,

take the unit into the nearest

Craftsman Service Center

Tighten T-knobs until the externa

Iockwasher cuts into the tubing

14

CRAFTSMAN 9" -3.5 H.P. EDGER 536.772100

ENGINE/FRAME ASSEMBLY

321 3!7

318

310 316

Note: Always use original equipment

parts. Use of sen/ice/replacement parts

other than original parts may void your

warranty.

REF

NO. PART NO, PART NAME

10 ENGINE

12 47792

20 52052

21 338490

22 102580

100 740121-833

300 339283

301 51603

302 412281

305 32668

310 331076-833

3.5 HP 143.993502

(See Engine pages)

Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.00

Pulley, V3L 2.50X.75

Key, Hi Pro#505

Screw, 5/16-18 x .25

Frame Assembly

Quill Assembly

Spring

Pin, Spring

Belt, V 4L 32.60Lg

Guard, Blade

REF.

NO.

311

313

314

315

316

317

318

320

321

All unnumbered items are

interchangeable with opposite

side

339589C

PART NAMEPART NO.

57072

710205

22265 "

783840-853

46023

338582

337792-833

336631

710271

711941

Carriage Bolt,6/16-18x.63

Nut, 5/16-18 Wdfllk

Flatwasher.515x1.38x.119

Blade, Edger

Nut, 1/2-20 WDFL

Deflector, Rubber

Plate, Rubber Flap

BeltGuard

Screw, 10-16x.50

Owner's Manual Eng/Sp

I

15

412

CRAFTSMAN 9" - 3.5 H.P. EDGER 536.772100

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

418

411

REF.

NO. PART NO.

401 711558

402 45174

403 740128-853

405 740130-853

406 180081

407 25644

408 1498

409 740143-853

410 672510

411 180024

412 782585

415 740142-853

416 337744

417 337775

i

428

427

PART NAME

Bolt 5/16-18x.75 Carr.

Nut, 5/16-18 Hexwdfllk

Handle, Lower 7/8"

Handle, Depth Adjust

Screw, 5/16-18xl .25

Spring

Nut, 5/16-18 Reghexctdk

Bracket, Quadrant

Rope Guide

Screw, 1/4-20xl.25

Nut,l/4-20 Reghexctdk

Handle, Upper

Bail, Operator Control

Spring, Torsion

402

I

_EF,

_O. PART NO.

418 314276

419 339489

420 339229

421 57796

422 340162 °

423 712267

424 315288

425 671294

426 740144-853

427 36368

428 138485

343712C

PART NAME

Nut, Push on 1/4

Cap, Operator Control

Insulator,Operator Control

Screw, #6x.50 Plastite

Clip, Grounding

Cable Tie

Bolt, 5116-18xl .75 CUH

Knob, Wing 5/16-18 Nut

Control Rod

Hair Pin

Washer, Exlk .320x.61x.03

16

CRAFTSMAN 9" - 3.5 H.P. EDGER 536.772100

WHEELS/LINKAGE ASSEMBLY

121

121

1

111

REF.

NO. PART NO.

101 740091

103 20864

104 740126-833

105 740092

106 417098

107 710258

108 339079

PART NAME

Rod, Axle Front

Ring, Ret. E.

Arm, Frt Wheel Top

ROd,Axle RR

Flatwasher .531xl .06x.063

Wave Washer .50xl .0x.021

Tire & Rim 7xl .50

| 343716B

REF,

NO. PART NO.

109 180091

110 120393

111 710205

112 711008

113 740046

114 339079

121 712125

PART NAME

Screw, 5/16-18x2.50

Flatwasher .344x.69x.065

Nut, 5/16-18 Wdfllk

Washer, Nylon

Spacer, Sleeve

Tire & Rim 7xl .50

Flatwasher .540x.81x.06

8O7

DECALS

REF.

NO. PART NO.

800

801 69711

802 712278

803 711843

805 333874

807 402862

808 402859

PART NAME

Reference Only

Decal, Information Danger

Decal, Starburst Recoil Plug

Decal, Engine 3.5HP

Decal, Blade Cover

Decal, Eng. Cont. Lever

Decal, Blade Height

343713A

812

17

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER: 143.993502

400

130

416 126

103,

215._. 277,

179

41

43

182

185 .,.

178

_33O

46

14

18

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL

-'F,

3.

_A

_B

)

)

3

)

)

)

)

)

3

1

1

1

2

2

2

.3

.5

r6

r8

;0

i2

19

r0

r2

_5

3O

31

32

33

B6

B9

90

92

93

100

103

110

110A

119

120

i25

126

NUMBER: 143.993502

130

135

"F.

PART NO. PART NAME 3. PART

37280 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 0 31672

26727 Dowel 1 31673

33734 Breather Element 1A 40017

36557 BreatherAssy(Incl. 6 &-_ 9 36783

12A) 2 36784

36775 BreatherTube '4 30200

36558 Breather Cover & Tube '8 29752

(Incl. 12B)

36694 Breather Tube Elbow '9 30593

28277 Washer _2 6201

30589 Governo Rod(Inc114) 14 26756

;4839A Governor Lever

H335 Governor Lever Clamp 35 36785

;51018 Screw, 8-32 x 19/64" 36 34337

16281 ExtensionSpring )0 33205A

32600 Oil Seal

36833 Crankshaft )2 36482

35544A Piston,Pin&Ring Set(std) )3 31342

35545A Piston,Pin& Ring Set )4 651029

(0.010 OS) :)5 651019

35546 Piston,Pin& Ring Set :)6 610973

(0.020OS) _7 34336

35541 Piston & Ring Assy 09 30200

(Std) (Incl 43) 15 32410

35542 Piston & Pin Assy 23 50451

(.010" OS) Inc143 24 36786

35543 Piston & Pin Assy 38 650932

(.020" OS (Inc143) 39 34338

35547A Ring Set (Std) 41 35797

35548A Ring Set (.010" OS) 45 35066

35549 Ring S'et(.020" OS) 50 35065

20381 Piston Pin Retain Ring :60 36834

36777 Connecting Rod Assy :61 30200

(Incl 46) :62 650831

32610A Connecting Rod Bolt !75 36790A

27241 Valve Lifter !77 650988

37032 Camshaft (NCR) !85 35000A

29914 Oil Pump Assy. _87 650926

35261 Mounting Flange Gasket !90 34357

32612C VlountingFlange .)92 26460

Inc172 thru 83) 300 35586

36083 _il Drain Plug

27897 Oil Seal 301 35355

30574A Governor Shaft 311 27625

30590A Washer 313 34080

30591 Governor Gear Assy 370, 36261

(Incl 81) 370' 35169

30588A Governor Spool 370 37199

650488 Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" 380 640156

610961 Flywheel Key 390 590737

611123 Flywheel 400 37029A

650815 BallevilleWasher 416 36085

650816 Flywheel Nut

34443B Solid State Ignition 417 650821

651007 Screw, Torx T-15, 10-24

x15/16" 900 none"

36230 Ground Wire 90G

36816 Ground Wire

37028 CylinderHead Gasket

36825 CylinderHead

_7288 Exhaust Valve (Std)

(Inc1.151)

17289 Intake Valve (Std)

(Inc1151)

6021A Screw 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"

35395 ResistorSpark Plug

(RJ19LM)

19

NO. PART NAME

Valve Spring

Valve Spdng Cap

Intake Valv_ Spdng

Valve Cover Gasket

Valve Cover

Screw 10-24 x 9/16"

Nut & LockWasher

1/4-28

Retainer Clip

Screw 1/4-28 x 7/8"

Carburetor to intake

Pipe Gasket

intake Pipe

Govemor Link

Control Bracket (incL

202 thru 206)

Compression Spring

Compression Spring

Screw 5-40 x 7/16

Screw, 6-32 x 21/32"

Terminal

Throttle Link

Screw 10-32 x 9/18"

Control Knob

Screw 1/4-20 x t"

Intake Pipe Gasket

Screw 10-32 x 49/64"

Air Cleaner Gasket

kir Cleaner Collar

Air Cleaner Filter

Air Cleaner Cover

Blower Housing

Screw 10-24 x 9116"

Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2"

Muffler

Screw 114-20x5/16"

Starter Cup

Screw 8-32 x 21/64"

Fuel Line

Fuel Une Clamp

Fuel Tank

_ncl 292 & 301)

uel Cap

Oil Fill Plug

Spacer

Lubrication Decal

Control Decal

Primer Decal

Carburetor (Incl 184)

Rewind Starter

Gasket Set

Spark ArrestorKit,

(Inc. 417) Optional

Screw, 8-32 x 1/2"

Optional

Order From 71-999

Replacement S/B

750831, order from

71-999

CRAFTSMAN 4,-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER: 143.993502

Carburetor No.640156

REF,

NO.

0

1

2

4

5

6

7

16

17

18

20

20A

25

PART

NO.

64Ol56

631615

631767

631184

631183

640070

,650506

:631807

i651025

630766

640016

!640053

631867

PART NAME

Carburetor

_l_cl. 184 of Eng. Parts List)

rottle Shaft & Lever Ass'y.

Throttle Return Spring

Dust Seal Washer

Dust Seal (Throttle)

Throtter Shutter

Shutter Screw

Fuel Fitting

ThrottleCrack Screw/

Idle Speed Screw

Tension Spring

Idle Restrictor Screw

Idle Restdctor Screw Cap

Float Bowl

NO.

27

28

29

3O

31

35

36

36A

37

4O

44

47

48

60

PART

NO.

631024

632019 •

631028

631021

631022

36045A

632735

632766

632547

640157

27110A

630748

631027

632760

PART NAME

Float Shaft

Float

Float Bowl "O" Ring

Inlet Needle, Seat, Clip

Spring Clip

Primer Bulb/Retainer Ring

Main Nozzle Tube

Carburetor Tube

"O" ring, Main Nozzle Tube

High Speed Bowl Nut

Bowl Nut Washer

Welch Plug, Atmos. Vent

Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent

Repair Kit

2O

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER: 143.993502

Starter No. 590694 REF PART

12

O_ 4

NO. NO. PART NAME

590694 Rewind Starter

1590599,_ Spring Pin (IncL4)

2590600 Washer

3390696 Retainer,

4590601 Washer

5590697 Brake Spdng

6 590698 Starter Dog

7590699 Dog Spring

8 590700 Pulley & Rewind Sprg Assy

11 590695 Starter Housing Assy

(40° grommet)

12 ;90535 Starter Rope

13 590701 Starter Handle

B___--5

Starter No. 590737 (optional)

___14

13

12

_--8 REF PART

NO. NO.

590737

hm_7 3 590740

l

_6 6 i90616

7 590617

8 590618A

____ 11 590687A

12 590535

-- 3 13 590701

_._:-_ 14 590760

21

PART NAME

Rewind Starter

Retainer

Starter Dog

Dog Spring

Pulley&Rewind Spring Ass_

Starter Housing Assy

Starter Rope

Starter Handle

Spring Clip

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