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3.5 Horsepower

9 Inch

EDGER

MODEL NO.

536.772400

Caution:

Read and follow all Safety

and Operating Instructions before

first use of this product.

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY STATEMENT

SAFETY RULES

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 19

S TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 22

5 EDGER REPAIR PARTS 23

6 ENGINE REPAIR PARTS 31

10 SPANISH (ESPAI_OL) 37

16 PARTS AND SERVICE BACK COVER

WARRANTY STATEMENT

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN EDGER

Fortwo yearsfromthe dateof purchase,when this CraftsmanEdgeris maintained,lubri-

cated,andtunedupaccordingtotheoperalJngandmaintenanceinstructionsintheowner's

manual,Sears will repair,free of charge,anydefect inmaterialor workmanship.

Ifthis CraftsmanEdgeris usedforcommercialor rentalpurposes,this warrantyappliesfor

Only90 daysfromthe data of purchase.

This warrantydoes notcover the following:

• Expendableitemswhichbecomewom duringnormaluse,suchas sparkplugs,etc.

•Repairsnecessarybecauseof aperator abuseor nsgliganoe,includingbentcrankshafts

andthe failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontainedinthe

owner'smanual.

WARRANTY SERVICEIS AVAILABLEBY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN EDGER TO

THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.

THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLYWHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED

STATES.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvary

fromstate to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Engine Exhaust, some of Its constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-

ductive harm,

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain

lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-

ductlve harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

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SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Pmctlcee for Edger.

WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out Important safety precaul_ons,

It means: "Attention! Become AtarttYour Safety Is Invohmd,"

A ARNING: To prevent eccldan-

tat atmllng whim setting-up,

transporting, adjusting or mak-

Ing repairs, atwsys dteconnect spmk

plug wire end put wire whom it cannot

contact the spark plug.

Before Use

• Rendthe owner'sman_ c_e_|y. Be

thoroughly familiarwiththe controlsand

theproper use _ the Edger.Knowhowto

stop the Edgerand disengagethe controls

gui_.

• Do notoperatethe Edgerwithoutweadng

adequateoutergarments.Wear footwear

_t willimprovefootingonslipperysur-

faces.

• Keep thearea of operationdear of all per-

sons,particularlysmallchildrenand pets.

•Thoroughlyinspectthearea wherethe

Edgaris to be used and removeall foreign

objects.

Fuel Safety

•Handlefuelwithcare;itis highlyflam-

mable.

• Use an approved container.

•Checkfuelsupplybeforeeachuse, allow-

ingspacefor expansionas the heatof the

engineand/or suncan cause fuelto ex-

pand.

• FillfueltankoutdoorswithexVemecare.

Never fillfuel tank indoors.Replacefuel

tankcapsecurelyandwipeup spilledfuel

•Never removethe fuel tank cap oraddfuel

to a runningorhotengine.

•Never store fuel or Edger with fuel in the

tank inside a bu_k_n9where fumes moy

reach an open llama.

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OperaUng Safety

•Never ellow childrenoryoungteanagereto

operatethe Edger. Keepthem away while

it is operating.Neveratfowadultsto obef-

ate the Edgerwithoutproperinstru_on,

•Do notoperatethis machineifyou aretak-

thg drugsorothermedicationwhichcan

cause drowsinessor affectyourabilityto

operatethismachine,

• Do notusethis machineif youare mentally

orphysicallyunableto operatethisma-

chinesafely.

•Alwayswear safety glassesoreye shields

dm_,goperatk3rtorwhileperforming an

adjustmentorrepairto protectyoureyes

fromforeign objectsthatmay be thrown

fromthe Edger,

• Do notputhandsorteat nearor underro-

tatingparts.

•Exerciseextremecaution whenoperating

on o_crossinggravelddves,walks,or

reads.Stay alertfor hiddenhazardsor

traffic.

•ExemicacauUonto avoidslippingorfelling.

•Neveroperatethe Edgerwithout proper

guards,plates,or othereafaty protective

devicesin place.

•Never operate the Edgar at high transport

speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind

and usa care when backing.

•Neverallo',_bystanders_)sr the Edger.

•Keep children and pets away while

operating.

• Never operate the Edger without gond _si-

billly or light.

•Do not run the engine indoors, The ex-

hanst fumes are dangerous, containing

CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS

and DEADLY GAS.

•Takeall possibleprecautionswhen leaving

the Edgerunattended.Stopthe engine.

• Do notovedoedff_eEdgercapacitybyat-

temptingto tilltoo deep attoo fasta rate,

SAFETY RULES

Safe Storage

•Nways refertothe owner'smanualinstruc-

tionsfor importantdetailsifthe Edgeris to

be storedforan extendedperiod.

•Neverstorethe Edgerwithfuel In the fuel

tank insidea buildingwhereIgnition

soumes are presentsuchas waterand

space heaters,clothesdryers,and the like.

Allowthe engineto coolbeforestoringin

anyenclosure.

• Keepthe Edgerin safeworkingcondition.

Checkallfastenemat frequentintervalsfor

propertightness.

Repair /Adjustments Safety

spectthe Edgerfor any damage,and re-

pair the damagebeforerestartingand

operatingit.

If Edger shouldstartto vibrateabnormally.

stop engineandcheck immediatelyfor the

cause. Vibrationis ganemllya warningof

trouble.

Stopthe enginewheneveryouleave the

operatingposition.Also,disconnectthe

sparkplugwire beforeuncloggingthe

bladeandwhen makinganyrepairs,ad-

jsstments,orinspections.

Whencleaning,repairing,or inspecUng,

shutoffthe engineand make certainall

movingparts have stopped.

•Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stopthe en-

gine. Removethewire fromthe sparkplug.

and keepthe wireaway from the plugto

preventaccidentalstarting.Thoroughlyin-

Neverattemptto make any adjustments

while the engineis runningexceptwhen

specificallyrecommendedby the manufac-

turer.

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SAFETY RULES

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature sup-

plied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for

each symbol.

ControlAndOperatingSymbols

Slow Fast Fuel OII

Primer Button

SafetyWarningSymbols

WARNING WARNING

Thrown Objects. Rotating Parts. Stop Engine. WARNING

Keep Bystanders Away. Disconnect Spark Wire Before

Making AdJeabnenta.

IMPORTANT

Read Owner's Manual

Before Operating

This Machine.

WARNING STOP

Wear Eye Protection

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ASSEMBLY

Parts Packed Separately In Carton

1 - Owner's Manual(notshown)

1 - ContainerOf Oil

1 - Hair Pin

1- Container of Oil

A WARNING: Always wear safety

glasses or eye ahlelds while aa-

eambllng the Edger.

Figure 1 showsthe Edger completelyas-

sembled.

Referencesto the rightor leftsideof the

Edgerare fromthe viewpointof the opam-

tor'spositionbehindthe unit.

REMOVE THE EDGER FROM THE

CARTON

1. Removethebottleofoilandpartsbag

fromthe carton,

2. Cut down all four comers of the carton.

3. Remove the packing material positioned

around the unit.

4. Roll the Edger out of the carton and

place on a hard level surface.

Figure 1

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ASSEMBLY

HOW TO RAISE THE HANDLE

1. Loosenthe knobs and raisethe upper

handletothe uprightposltlon.See

Figure2. Allowthe control rodto swing

freely.

2. "nghtenthe knobs. Makesum the

knobs am to the outsideof the handles

as showninFigure2.

3. Insertthe endof the €ontrol rod from

leftto rightthrough the hole inthe quill

support arm. Attachwithheir pinfound

in partsbag.See Figure3.

4. Whenthe clutchleveris in NEUTRAL

position,the quill support arm mustbe

closeto the screw as shownin Figure4.

ControlRod

Upper

Handle

Rgure 2

vzwvzw

Control

Hair Pin Rod

Quill

SupportArm

Figure3

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ASSEMBLY

HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE

Fill With OII

This Edger was shippedwith a 20 ounce

containerof SAE30 motoroil.Addthis oilto

the enginebeforeoperating.Tofill thecrank-

case,removethe oilfill cap/dipstickand add

the SAE30 motoroil. DO NOT OVERFILL,

NOTE: The engine may contain a small

amount of oil When adding o11,frequently

Insertthe oil fill celddlpetiek end check

the amount of oll In the engine. DO NOT

OVERFILl,

OII Recommendations

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with

API service classification SG. Select the oil's

SAE viscosity grade according to your ex-

pected operating temperature. Although mul-

ti-viscasity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve

starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity

otis will result in increased oil coflsumption

when used above 32 degrees. Check the

engine oil level more frequently to avoid pos-

sible engine damage from running the en-

gine low on oil,

<- 32+ I

Colder_._,-_ --Warmer

How To Add The Engine OII

1. Putthe Edger on a levelsurface.

2. Removethe oilfillcap(Figure5).

3. Slowlyfillthe enginecrankcase.DO NOT

OVERFILL.

How To Fill With Gasoline

Makesurethatthe gasolinecontaineris

cleanandfree fromdust orotherforeignma-

terial.Never use gasolinethat couldbe stale

fromlongperiodsof storage.

1. Removethe fuelcap.

2. FIll the fuel tank with clean, fresh, un-

leaded grade automotive gasoline.

A ARNING: Always use e safety

fuel container. Do not smoke

when adding the fuel mixture to

the engine. When Inside an enclosure,

do not fill the fuel tank. Before you add

the fuel mixture, stop the engine. Let the

engine cool for several mlnutce.

NOTE: ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTIFIED

TO COMPLY WITH CAUFORNIA AND US

EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR

ULGE ENGINES, ere certified to operate

on regular unleaded gasoline. Include the

following emieslon control system(s):

EM, TWC (if so equipped). Include any

user adjustable features - therefore no

other adjustments are needed.

Oil Fill

Cap

Fuel

Cap

Fuel Tank Figure 5

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ASSEMBLY

CHECKUST

Forthe bestperforrnenoeand satisfaction

fromthis qualityproduct,please mvlaw the

followingchecklistbeforeyouoperatethe

Edger:.

P" All assemblyinstmctionshavebeen

completed.

Checkcarton.Make sureno loose

pads remainin the carton.

Allfastanershave been propedytight-

ened.

Asyou learnhowto usethe Edger,pay extra

attentionto the followingimportantitems:

_"P" Engineoil isat properlevel.

J_'J," Fueltank is filledwitha fresh,dean,

regularUnleadedgaso|ine.

_'_" Becomefamiliarandunderstandthe

functionof all conb'ols.Beforeyour

startthe engine,operateall conbols.

IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine end must not be

used on or near any unimproved foreet--covered, brush-covered or grees-covered land

unleee the engine's exhaust system is equipped with aspark errester meeting

applicable local or state laws (If any). If aspark arreeter Is used, It must be maintained In

effective woridng order by the operator.

In the State of California the above la required by law (Section 4442 of the California

Public Resources Code). Other etstee may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on fed-

eral lands. A el}ark arrester/muffier is avellabla through your nearest Sears Service Can-

ter (see the REPAIR PARTS section In this manual).

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR EDGER

READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE the

Edger.To familiarize yourselfwiththe locationof the controls,comparethe illustrationswith

yourEdger.Save thie manual for future reference.

Tl_rodle

AdjustableRear Wheel

AdjustableFrontWheel

ClutchLever

ControlRod

BladeGuard

ENGINE

PrimerButton

VIEW OF BLADE AREA

Blade Figure6

Throttle Control - Controlsthe engine

speed.

Primer Button - Injectsfueldimly into

the carburetorfor fasterstarts.

Clutch Lever - Use to startand stopthe

bladeandcontrolthe depthof cut.

Adjustable Rear Wheal - Rightrear

wheelis adjustable to level the Edgerwhen

edgingalonga curb(curb-hopping).

Adjustable Front Wheal - Frontwheel

is adjustablefromside-to-side for balance.

The frontwheel can alsobe adjusteddown

for curb-hopping.

Recoil Starter Handle - The engine is

equippedwithan easy pullrecoilstarter.

Blade Guard - Use to preventstonesor

othermatadalfrombeingthrownat the oper-

ator,

Index Lever - Permitsadjustmentfrom

theedging(vertical)positionto the tdmming

(horizontal)position. Tochangepoaltion, pull

the indexleverand rotatethe quillassembly

to the desiredangleorposition,

EYE PROTECTION

Alwayswearsafetyglasses.If you weareye

glasses,puta WideVisionSafety Maskover

youreye glasses.

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A ARNING: Debris thrown from

the Edger can result In foreign

objects being thrown Into the

eyes, which can cause severe eye dam-

age. Always wear eafety Blame or eye

shields when operating the Edger.

OPERATION

HOW TO STOP THE EDGER

1. Move theclutch lever backto the DIS-

ENGAGED position.Then, movethe

throttle control to the STOP position.

See Figure7.

A WARNING: Never leave the

EDGER unattendedwhile the

engine Is running. Always die-

engage the cutting blade and stop the

engine.

HOW TO USE

THE THRO'I'I'LE CONTROL

1. Dudng normal use, run the engine at full

speed.

2. Move the throttle control up to increase

engine speed, or down to decrease en-

gine speed (see Rgure 7).

HOW TO USE

THE PRIMER BUTTON

Whenstartinga coldengine,pushthe prim-

er button five times (see Figure8). Walt

approximatelytwosecondsbetweeneach

push.

IMPORTANT:When atartlng •warm engine,

do not use the primer button.

HOW TO USE

THE CLUTCH LEVER

1. Starttheengine.

2. Toengagethe cuttingblade,movethe

clutch lever forward (see Figure9).

3. Select the edging depth you need. There

are five selections down to approximate-

ly 2-3/4 inches deep.

NOTE: For deep edging, first cut at shallow

depths. Then, cot at greater depths until

the desired depth is obtained.

ClutchLevsr_

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OPERATION

HOW TO USE THE INDEX LEVER

1. Stopthe engineand disconnectthe

sparkplugwirefromthe sparkplug.

2. Loosen the front wheel knob shown in

Figure 10. Slide the front wheal all the

way to the right side.

3. Securely Ughten the front wheal knob.

NOTE: To prevent the blade from hit-

ting the wheel while trimming, make

sure the front wheal is set in the ex-

treme right position.

4. Disengagethe index lever (see

Figure 11).Movethe Index lever to the

notchmarked90°.

5. Reconnectthe sparkplugwireto the

sparkplug.

6. Start the engine.

7, Move the clutch lever to the desired trim-

ming height.

A WARNING: While the engine is

running, never leave the Edger.

Before you adjust the wheels or

change the blade position, always dis-

engage the cutting blade end stop the

engine.

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OPERATION

HOW TO USE THE CURB-HOPPING FEATURE

Because the front wheel and the dght rear wheal until the front wheel is level with

wheel are adjustable, the Edger can be used the left rear wheel and the unit Is setting

cn uneven surfasas, such as the curb shown on the curb as shown in Figure 12.

in Figure 12. Set the wheel positions as fol-

lows. 7. Loosen the rear wheal knob.

1. Stopthe engine.

2. Disconnectthe sparkplugwirefromthe

sparkplug.

8. Lower the right rear wheel unUlthe

Edger is level and the left rear wheel is

on the curb.

3. Loosenthefront wheal knob.

4, Slidethe front wheel fo the bast posi-

tionto clearthe curband balancethe

unit,

9. Securelytightenthe rear wheel knob,

10. Connectthe sparkplugwire to the spark

plug.

5. Securely tighten the front wheel knob.

6. Use the curb height adjust lever to

lower the front wheal. Lower the front

A ARNING: Keep away from the

rotating blade. The blade can

cause Injury.

Support Rod

Rear Wheel Knob

BladeGuard

Front

WheelKnob

Front Wheel

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Figure12

OPERATION

HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE

To stop the engine, move the clutch lever all

the way back to the DISENGAGED poeition.

Then, push the throffie control lever down to

the STOP position.

If the enginewill notstop,hold a screwdriver

againstthe sparkplugand againstthe engine

coolingfins.The sparkwillgoto groundand

theenginewill stop.

HOW TO START THE ENGINE

IMPORTANT: Before you start the engine,

operate the controls several times. Make

sure all controls move freely.

1. Checkthe oil.

2. Fillthe fueltankwithmgulm unleaded

gasoline,Makesurethe gasolineis

clean. Leadedgasolinewillincreasede-

positsand shortenthelife of the valves.

NOTE: Do not use gasohol or methanol.Do

not use premium unleaded gasoline.

A ARNING: Always use s safety

gasoline container. Do not

smoke when adding gasoline to

the fuel tank. When inside an encieaure,

do not add gasoline. Before you add

gasoline, stop the engine and let the en-

gine cool for several minutes.

3. Makesurethe sparkplugwireis con-

nectedto the sparkplug.

4. Pullthe clutchleverall the waybackto

raiseand disengagethe blade.

5. Movethe throttle controlleverto the

FASTposition.

6, Some models have a primer button on

the that or side of the engine (Figure 13).

Every time you push the primer button,

wait two seconds. For the number of

times required to push the primer but-

ton, see the engine manufacturer's in-

struc_ons.

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NOTE: Do not usathe primer buttonto start

a warm engine.

7. TO start engine, hold the recoil starter

handle firmly with your right hand.

8. Holdthe edger handlefirmlywith your left

hand.

Quicklypullthe recoilstarter handle.DO

NOTallow the starterrope to snap back.

Letthe starterropeslowlyrewind.If an-

ginsfailsto startafterthree pulls,push

primerbuttontwotimesand againpull

the recoilstarterhandle.

10.Whan the engine starts, move the throttle

control lever up (FAST p<_ition) to in-

crease speed or down to decrease

speed. During normal usa keep the

throttle in the FAST position.

11.Ifthe enginedoes notstartin 5 or 6 ties,

Seethe "Problemand Repair"Instruc-

tions.

NOTE: The cutting blade speed la con-

trolled by the engine speed. To reduce the

cutting blade speed, push down on the

throttle control lever, To increase the cut-

ring blade speed, pull up on the throttle

control lever.

A ARNING: Never run the engine

Indoors or in s poorly ventilated

area. Engine exhaust contains

carbon monoxide, an odorless and

deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and

looseclothing away from any moving

parts. Avoidthe muffler and surround-

ingareas. Temperaturescan exceed 150

degrees.

OPERATION

EDGING TIPS

• Edging is best performed when cor_liUo_s

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

packed around the blade causing prema-

ture belt wear and decreased partor-

mancs.

• If dirt does become packed around the

blade, stop the engine and remove the

wire from the spark plug. Remove the

packed dirt and debris from the blade.

•For deap edging, firstcutat shallow

depths.Then, cutat greaterdepthsuntil

the desireddepth is obtained.

•Foruniformedging, makesurethe blade

guideddeson the surface.

•Edgingcanbe customizedby varyingthe

numberof passesandby the distancethe

bladeisfrom the surtaca.

A ARNING: Read the Owner's

manuel. Know location and

functions of all controls. Keep

all safety devices end shleids in place,

Never allow children or unlnstruofed

adults to operate Edger. Shut off engine

before unclogging blade or making re-

palre. Keep bystanders away from me.

chine. Keep away from the blade all ro-

tetlng parts, which cause injury.

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MAINTENANCE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

SERVICE

RECORDS

Fillin datesasyou Before Every Every Before

completeregular Each tO 25 Each Before SERVICE

service, use Often Hours Hours Season Storage DATES

Lubricate Wheel

Axles _/ ._

Change Engine Oil _/ _/

Check Spark Plug _/ _/

•ghten All Fasteners _/

Lubricate Quill Rod/ _/ _

tube

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Model No.: 536.772400

Date Of Purchase:

Horse Power: 3.5

Dlsplaoement: 10 cu. in.

(163 cc.)

Oil Capacity: 20 oz. SAE-30W

Spark Plug: Champion

RJ17LM

Spark Plug Gap: 0.030 inch

GENERALRECOMMENDA_ONS

The warranty on this Edger does not cover

items _t 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.

Someadjustments mustbe madeperiodical-

lyto propedymaintainyourEdger.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-

ments section of this manual must be

checked at least once each season.

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MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATION

Aftereach 25 hours,applya smallamountof

engineoil to all movingparts,particularlythe

wheels.

How To Change The Engine OII

Change theoilinthe enginecrankcaseafter

each 25 hoursof use.

NOTE:The oil will drain more freely when

the engine Is warm.

1. Disconnectthe sparkplugwirefromthe

sparkplug.

2. Removethe oil drain plug (see

Figure 14).Drainthe oilintoa fiat pan.

3. Afterdrainingallthe oil,installand tight-

an the oll dreln plug.

4. Removethe oll fill cap (see Figure15).

Fillthe enginecrankcase.Pourslowly.

Do notoverfill.See "ProductSpecifica-

tions"for amountandtypeof oil. Install

the oll fill cap.

5. Connectthe sparkplugwireto the spark

plug.

Oil Fill Cap

Figure1_=

HOWTO CHANGETHEAIRRLTER

Replacethe air filteroncea year;more often

in dustyor dirtyconditions.

NOTE: DO NOT clean or oll the air filter.

The air filter Is not serviceable and must

be replaced.

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the

spark plug.

2. Turn the cover to the left (counterclock-

wise). Remove the cover and the air fil-

ter from the flange, (see Figure 16).

3. Discardthe sir filter.

4. Cleanthe cover andthe flange.

5. Installa new air filter intothe cover,

6. Pushthe cover firmlyagainstthe

flange. Tumthe cover to the right

(clockwise)untiltight.Make surethe re-

telnere are lockedaroundthe flange.

CAUTION: Never run the engine without

the air filter. A defective air filter will

cause • lose of engine power. If dirt or

dust enters the engine through the earbu-

retor, the result will be exceealve wear or

damage to the engine. Replace a dam-

aged or clogged air cleaner Immediately.

Flange

Cover

7. Connect the spark plug wire to the spark

plug.

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MAINTENANCE

SPARK PLUG

Checkthe spark plug every25 hoops.Re-

place the spark plug ifthe electrodesare

pitted,bumed,orifthe pomelainis cracked.

Make sure the spark plug is clean.

Clean the spark plug by carefully scrap-

ing the electrodes (do not sand blast or

usa a wire brush).

moval._ghten the sparkplugto a torque

of 15foot-pounds.

Feeler0.030"Gauge I

2. Checkthe spark plug gap withafeeler

gauge.

3. Before installing the spark plug, coat

the threads lightly with oil for easy re-

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Nevermake unnecessaryadjustmentsto the

carburetor.The carburetorwasset at the

factoryto operateefficientlyundermostap-

plications.However,ifadjustmentsarere-

quired,we recommendyoucontactyour

nearestSearsServiceCenter.

A WARNING:The engine gover-

nor Is set at the factory. Do not

change the governor setting,

Over speeding the engine above the fac-

tory setting can be dangerous. If you

think the engine governor needs an sd-

|ustment, contact your nearest Sears

Service Center.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT

HOW TO REMOVE THE BELT

The beltmadeof a specialcompound.If the

beltbecomeswom orbreaks,replacethe

beltwithan odglnalequipmentbelt.

4. Loosen,donotremove,the ecrewthat

holdsthe belt guide. Then, movethe

belt guide away fromthe belt.

1. Disconnectthe sparkplugwirefromthe

sparkplug.

2. Pull the clutch lever back to release the

tension from the belt.

3. Removethe twoecrews end spa(ere

fromthe top of the engine pulley cover.

Removethe engine pulley cover (see

Figure18).

5. Removethe twoscrews fromthebelt

guard (see Figure19).

6. Removethe oldbelt fi'omtheengine

andquillassemblypulleys.Replacewith

an odglnalequipment belt.

7. Toinstalla new belt, reversethe above

steps.

BeltGuard

Screw

Figure19

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT

HOW TO REPLACE THE BLADE

The bladeis subjectto wear and damage,

suchas nicksanddents.This willnotgener-

allyaffectitsfunction,

The blade is designed to not require sharp.

ening. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade.

The blade is also reversible. If nicks or

dents are excessive, remove the blade and

tum it around. This will provide a fresh cut-

ting edge. Replace the blade if both sides

are wom or damaged.

1. Disconnectthe sparkplugwirefrom the

sparkplug.

2. Removethe blade Iocknut that holds

the blade to the ddve shaft.

A ARNING: To remove or tigh-

ten the blade Iocknut, always

use the method shown In

Figure 20. Always position the holding

wrench on the nut behind the blade.

A ARNING: Do not sharpen the

blade. Sharpening can damage

the blade end cause it to break,

which can cause Injury to yourself or to

others.

3. Remove the blade.

4. Install a new blade and blade look.nut.

Tighten the blade tocknut to a torque of

40-45 foot pounds.

Toreplace the blade, followthe stepsbelow. 5. Connectthe sparkplugwireto thespark

plug.

TumWrench

To"nghten Locknut

Blade Looknut

Hold NUt,

Do Not Turn

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT

STORAGE

A ARNING: Never store the

Edgor indoors with fuel In the

fuel tank. Never store In an en-

closed, poorly ventilated area where

fumes could reach an open flame, a

spark or • pilot light as on a furnace, ws.

tar heater or clothes dryer.

A ARNING: Do not remove gaS-

oline while inside abuilding,

near afire, or while you smoke.

Gasoline fumes can cause an explosion

or a fire.

When the Edger is put in storage for thirty

days or more, follow the steps below to

make sure the Edger is in good condition the

following season.

Edger

Completelycleanthe Edger.

Checkthe Edgerfor wom ordamaged

pads.Tightenall loosehardware.

Applya smallamountof engineoilto all

movingpads, psrticulady the wheels.

Putthe Edgerin a buildingthat has good

vanttiation.

Cover the Edgerwitha suitableprotec-

tive coverthatdoes not retainmoisture.

Do not use plastic.

IMPORTANT: Never cover the Edgar while

the engine and exhaust areas are still

warm.

NOTE: A yearly checkup or tune-up by a

Sears Service Center is a good way to

make sure that your Edger will _ovldo

maximum performance for the next sea-

son.

Engine

IMPORTANT:It Is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming Infuel system

parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter,

fuel hose, and tank during storage. Also,

using alcohol-blended fuels (called gaso-

hoi, ethanol or methanol) can attract

molsturs which leads to aeparstlon end

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an an-

gins while In storage.

To prevent engine damage when the Edger

is in storage for 30 days or more, follow the

steps below:

Let the engine run until it is out of gaso-

line.

If youdo not wantto removethegaso-

line.adda fuelstabilizerto any gasoline

leftinthe fueltank. Afuel stabilizerwill

minimizegumdepositsandacids. Ifthe

fueltank is almostempty,mix the fuel

stabilizerwithfresh gasolineina sepa-

rate containerand addthe mixtureto the

fuel tank. Alwaysfollowthe instructions

onthe stabilizercontainer.Startthe an-

gins. Letthe enginerunfor 10minutes

to allow the mixtureto roachthe carbu-

rotor.

Change the engine oil. See "How To

Change The Engine Oil" in the Mainte-

nance section.

Lubdcatathe piston/cylindarares. This

can bedone byfirstremovingthe spark

plugandsquirtings smallamountof

clean engineoilintothe sparkplughole.

Then, coverthe sparkplug holewitha

ragto absorboilspray.Next, rotatathe

engineby pullingthestartertwo orthroe

Umes. Finally,installthe sparkplugand

attachthe sparkplugwire.

Storethe Edgerinthe operatingposition

withthe wheelsdown.Ifthe Edgeris

storedinanyotherposition,oilfrom the

crankcasewillenterthe cylinderand

cause a sentise problem.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

TROUBLE

Engine difficult to start

Engine runs ermticelly

Engine will not run st full

speed

Engine smokes

excesaively

Cutting blade will not

rotate

Blade will not cut properly

Excessive vibration

CAUSE

Stalefuel

Cloggedfuel filter

Dirtinfueltank oroutof fuel

Carburetoroutof adjustment

Fouledsparkplug

Dirty air filter

Plugged air filter

Clean debris from blade.

Debris interfering with blade

Loose blade

Defec_ve V-belt

Defective quill beadngs

Damage or worn blade

Looseparts

CORRECTION

Drainfuel tank. Fillwith fresh

fuel.

Replacefuelfilter

Cleanfuel tank.

Takeunitto a SearsService

Center.

Clean andset sparkplug

gap.

Replaceairfilter.

Replace airfilter.

"nghtenbladenut.

Replace V-bait.

Replace the quillassembly.

Reversethe bladeor replace

the blade.

Stopengineimmediately.

Tightenallfasteners.If

vibrationcontinues,takethe

unitto a SearsService

Center.

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