Craftsman 536.7975, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...es and Rnstructions Before Operating This Equipment 32 8 cc 2oCYCLE 10 UNCH DmAMETER TINES MBN9 rBLLEF_ CUL NVATOR o Assembly Operation o Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Hoffman Estates 60179 U S A ...

Page 2: ... to avoid slipping or falling Never operate the mini tiller cultivator without proper guards plates or other safety protective devices in place Never operate the m ni tiller cultivator at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing Never allow bystanders near the mini tilter cultivator O Keep children and pets away while operating O Never operate the mini tille...

Page 3: ...CJ 8Y WARNING This unit is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass cov ered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state faws if any tf a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of C...

Page 4: ... Recommendations 13 Lubrication 13 14 Mini tilledcultivator 13 Air Cleaner Engine 14 Cylinder Exhaust Ports 14 Spark Plugs 14 E Engine Air Cleaner 14 Gas arid Oil Mixture 11 Preparation 10 11 Starting t 1 Storage 17 INDEX F Fuel Type 11 Sto age 17 G General Recommendations 13 H Hand Grip Assembly 8 L Lubrication Mini tiller cultivator 13 Engine 11 O Operation 9 12 Operating Your Mini tillerlcultiv...

Page 5: ...and Grips I 10 16 x 1_1t2 Inch Washer Head Tap Screw 2 Curved Head Screws 2 11 32 Inch Flatwashers 2 Formed Curved Washers 2 5 16 18 Hex Nuts Parts packed separately in carton not shown full size L_ t _ t l I __J 2 Tee Knobs 1 Owner s manual I I I I I i 1 Parts Rag 1 Depth stake transport els assembly 1 1 I e I I i 1 Right Lower Ha e ...

Page 6: ...cking insert from carton that contains depth stake transport wheels assembly Lift the tiller mini tillerlcuitivator out of the carton and place on a hard level surface Remove packing material from around tines TO INSTALL THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY The lower handles have a short bend at the bottom end and are flattened at the top to allow the upper handle to be placed between the lower handles To assemble...

Page 7: ...knuts previously removed see Fig 4 Finger tighten the focknuts at this time O Place the upper handie between the Iower handles see Fig 5 and secure with two curved head car_ riage bolts two formed washers two 11 32 inch flatwashers and two tee knobs on the inside of the handle You must insert a hex nut into each tee knob Finger tighten only Pull back on the tee knob to engage the hex opening with ...

Page 8: ...rap and reverse the direction Out off excess strap HAND GRIP ASSEMBLY 0 Install the hand grips onto the upper handles see Fig 5 It may be necessary to lubricate the handles with soap and water to aid assembly f CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW MINI TfLLER CULT VATOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFAC_ TfON FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE ...

Page 9: ...ation This mini tiller cultivator is equipped with a centrifugal clutch that engages the tine drive system when the engine speed is increased CHOKE CONTROL LEVER Used to assist in starting a cold engine SHUT OFF SWITCH _Used to stop the engine RECOIL STARTER HANDLE The engine on this mini tiller cultivatoris equipped with an easy pu IIrecoil starter DEPTH STAKE TRANSPORT WHEELS ASSEMBLY Used with ...

Page 10: ...NG TINES CAN CAUSE INJURY CAUTION GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN HANDLING OR STORING IT DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK WHILE MINI TILLER CU LTIVA TOR IS RUNNING HOT OR WHEN MINI TILLER CULTIVATOR IS IN AN ENCLOSED AREA KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME ELECTRICAL SPARK AND DO NOT SMOKE WHILE MIXING FUEL OR FILLING THE FUEL TANK NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY BUT FILL THE TANK TO WITHIN t 4 1 ...

Page 11: ...s 333 L 20 Liters 833 L oP 1_ m cup _ s _z 1 _Le cxL_ote _ FIG 7 O This completes the special gasoline mixing 24 1 procedure It can now be poured into the mini tiller cultivator fuel tank IMPORTANT DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK WITH GASO LINE THAT DOES NOT HAVE OIL MIXED IN IT DO NOT USE GASO LINE ADDITIVES BECAUSE THE EN GINE MAY BE DAMAGED SHAKE THE GASOLINE CONTAINER BEFORE EACH FILLING OF THE FUEL TAN...

Page 12: ...he back of the mini tilleff cultivator sewes a dual purpose see Fig 8 It helps regulate the depth of the cut to a uniform level and also acts as a brake to help the operator control the speed of the mini tiller cultivator Lowering the depth stake will slow the mini tiller cultivator and make it till deeper Raising the depth bar will allow the mini tiller cultivator to move faster and till more sha...

Page 13: ...e tine shaft should have oil applied before storage and after clean ing if the mini tiller cultivator is flushed with water The following illustration is provided to assist the operator in properly maintaining the mini tiller cultivator CAUTION ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO COOL BEFORE FILLING WITH GREASE O Check the condition of the felt washer in the side of lhe transmissionat lhe line shaft see Fig...

Page 14: ...gine_ Reassemble the filter see Fig 10 Place the cover on the air cleaner housing and tighten screws to secure cover to the housing_ FOAM ELEMENT SCREW COVER HOUSING FIG 10 SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE tf the engine is flooded clean the area around the spark plug base to prevent foreign material from entering the cylinders when the plug is removed Remove and dry the spark plug Regap the electrodes to 03...

Page 15: ...ntrol and move the shut off switch to the OFF position then disconnect the spark plug wire Remove the hairpin and clevis pin securing the tine s assembly to the shaft and remove the tine s see Fig 11 e Remove the lodged material Reassemble the tine s on the shaft and secure with a clevis pin and hairpin O Reconnect the spark plug wire and restart the engine FRONT VIEW TINE SHIELD LODGED ITEM CLEVI...

Page 16: ...switch to the OFF position and disconnect the spark plug wire O Removethe hairpins andthe clevis pinsfromthe tines on one side of the uriit and remove the tines O Clean the fine shaft and oil the shaft at the tine locations O Place the inside tine on the tines haft and reinstall the clevis pin and hairpin O When the tines are properly installed the letter R will be visible on the outside of the ri...

Page 17: ...le control idle position to make the mixture adjustments a Turn the mixture adjusting screw see Fig 14 slowly clockwise until the engine falters Notethis location b Turn the mixture adjusting screw slowly counter clockwise until the engine starts to sputter Note this bcation C_ Turn the mixture adjusting screw clockwise until it is hallway between the firstposition where the engine faltered and th...

Page 18: ...ur mini tiller cultivator will provide maximum performance for the next season ENGINE IMPORTANT IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING tN ES SENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSEORTANK DUR INGSTORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASO HOLOR USING ETHANOLOR METHA NOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMA...

Page 19: ...d in tine L ii i ii i Incorrect fine installation CORRECTION H 1 HN I H HN _I H l l Drain fuel tank Fill with fresh mixture HH I I HI I Check fuel mix chart and mix fresh fuel H i H IHNHH l H l HHHI 1 Clean fuel tank Fuel tank should be half full when starting engine See carburetor adjustment section Clean and re gap plug i HliHl H Jl Clean and re oil air cleaner HHi LH Blow did and debris off top...

Page 20: ...pany Service Centers and most Retail Storesv WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT MINI TILLER CULTIVATOR MODEL NUMBER 53 797500 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143o941600 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION You Sears me chandise has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians Prolessional technicians specifically tra...