Craftsman 536.292523 User manual

Operator's Manual
Cultivator
2 Horsepower
2-cycle Engine
10 Inch Tines
Model 536.292523
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
manual and follow all of its
Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
- CRRFTSMRN °
Manual del usario
Cultivador
2 caballos de fuerza (hp)
motor 2 tiempos
Aspas de 10 pulg.
Modelo 536.292523
PRECAUCI6N: Antes de usar este
producto, lea este manual y siga
todas las reglas de seguridad e
instrucciones de operaci6n.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY STATEMENT ...... 2
SAFETY RULES ............... 3
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS .... 5
ASSEMBLY ................... 6
OPERATION .................. 8
MAINTENANCE ............... 13
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .. 16
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART .. 19
REPAIR PARTS ............... 20
ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ....... 25
SPANISH (ESPAI_IOL) .......... 31
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..
BACK COVER
WARRANTY STATEMENT
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN CULTIVATOR
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Cultivator is maintained, lubri-
cated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructionsinthe owner's
manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
This warranty excludes tine(s), spark plug, and air cleaner which are expendable parts and
become worn during normal use.
Ifthis Craftsman Cultivator isused for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies
for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN CULTIVA-
TOR TO THE NEAREST SEARS 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 rightswhich may
vary from state 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 reproductive harm.
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and must not be
used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land
unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it must 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 fed-
eral lands. See a Sears Authorized Service Center for a spark arrester for the muffler.
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IMPORTANT
Safe Operation Practices for Cultivator
WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means: "Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved."
_ARNING: To prevent acciden-
tal starting when setting-up,
transporting, adjusting or mak-
ing repairs, always disconnect spark
plug wire and put wire where it cannot
contact the spark plug.
IMPORTANT: Safety standards require opera-
tor presence controls to minimize the risk of in-
jury. Your cultivator is equipped with such
controls. Do not attempt to defeat the function
of the operator presence control under any cir-
cumstances.
Before Use
•Read the owner's manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the cultivator. Know how
to stop the cultivator and disengage the
controls quickly.
• Do not operate the cultivator without wear-
ing adequate outer garments. Wear foot-
wear that will improve footing on slippery
surfaces.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all per-
sons, particularly small children and pets.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the cul-
tivator 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, allow-
ing space for expansion as the heat of the
engine and/or sun can cause fuel to ex-
pand.
• 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.
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• Never store fuel or cultivator 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 cultivator. Keep them away
while it is operating. Never allow adults to
operate the cultivator without proper in-
struction.
Do not operate this machine if you are tak-
ing drugs or other medication which can
cause drowsiness or affect your ability to
operate this machine.
Do not use this machine if you are mentally
or physically unable to operate this ma-
chine safely.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
during operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair to protect your eyes
from foreign objects that may be thrown
from the cultivator.
Do not put hands or feet near or under ro-
tating parts.
Exercise extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
traffic.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
Never operate the cultivator without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices in place.
Never operate the cultivator at high trans-
port speeds on slippery surfaces. Look be-
hind and use care when backing.
Never allow bystanders near the cultivator.
Keep children and pets away while
operating.
Never operate the cultivator without good
visibility or light.
Do not run the engine indoors. The ex-
haust fumes are dangerous, containing
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS
and DEADLY GAS.

IMPORTANT
• Take all possible precautions when leaving and keep the wire away from the plug to
the cultivator unattended. Stop the engine, prevent accidental starting. Thoroughly in-
spect the cultivator for any damage, and
• Do not overload the cultivator capacity by repair the damage before restarting and
attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate. operating it.
Safe Storage
• Always refer to the owner's manual instruc-
tions for important details if the cultivator is
to be stored for an extended period.
• Never store the cultivator with fuel in the
fuel tank inside a building where ignition
sources are present such as water and
space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in
any enclosure.
• Keep the cultivator in safe working condi-
tion. Check all fasteners at frequent inter-
vals for proper tightness.
If cultivator should start to vibrate abnor-
mally, stop engine and check immediately
for the cause. Vibration is generally a warn-
ing of trouble.
Stop the engine whenever you leave the
operating position. Also, disconnect the
spark plug wire before unclogging the tines
and when making any repairs, adjust-
ments, or inspections.
• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
shut off the engine and make certain all
moving parts have stopped.
Repair /Adjustments Safety
• After striking aforeign object, stop the en-
gine. Remove the wire from the spark plug,
Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine is running except when
specifically recommended by the manufac-
turer.
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IMPORTANT
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.
ControlAnd OperatingSymbols
Slow Fast Fuel Oil
Choke OFF A
Half Choke
Full Choke
Safety Warning Symbols
WARNING
Thrown Objects.
Keep Bystanders Away.
WARNING
Rotating Parts. Stop Engine.
Disconnect Spark Wire Before
Making Adjustments.
WARNING
IMPORTANT
Read Owner's Manual
Before Operating
This Machine.
WARNING
Wear Eye Protection STOP
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY
PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY
IN CARTON
1- Owner's Manual (not shown)
1- 5.2 oz. 2-cycle Oil
,/ ?-_
1 - 5.2 oz. 2-cycle Oil
WARNING: Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while as-
sembling the cultivator.
Figure 1 shows the cultivator completely as-
sembled.
References to the right or left side of the cul-
tivator are from the viewpoint of the opera-
tor's position behind the unit.
HOW TO REMOVE THE
CULTIVATOR FROM THE CARTON
1. Remove the bottle of oil from the carton.
2. Remove the packing material positioned
around the unit.
3. Lift the cultivator out of the carton and
place on a hard level surface. Figure 1
HOW TO RAISE THE HANDLE
Loosen the knobs (see Figure 2). Tilt
the cultivator forward and rotate the up-
per handle to the upright position. Make
sure the throttle cable is not caught be-
tween the handles.
2. Tighten the knobs.
NOTE: To tighten the knobs, hold the
curved carriage bolt head against the out-
side of the lower handle as you tighten
the knobs.
_Kn Handle
obs
Figure 2
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ASSEMBLY
v" CHECKLIST
For the best performance and satisfaction
from this quality product, please review the
following checklist before you operate the
cultivator:
_' All assembly instructions have been
completed.
_' Check carton. Make sure no loose
parts remain in the carton.
_' All fasteners have been properly tight-
ened.
As you learn how to use the cultivator, pay
extra attention to the following important
items:
_'_' Fuel tank is filled with a fresh, clean,
fuel mixture.
_'_' Become familiar and understand the
function of all controls. Before you
start the engine, operate all controls.
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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR
READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE the
cultivator. To familiarize yourself with the location of the controls, compare the illustrations with
_our cultivator. Save this manual for future reference.
ON /OFF
Switch
Recoil Starter Handle
J
Throttle Control
Lever
Upper Handle
Lower Handle
Depth Stake and _
Tra n_sP°e_mW,y_
Choke Control ._
Air Cleaner
Fuel Cap
Tine Shield
/
Tines Figure 3
Throttle Control - Controls the eng=ne
speed and the tine rotation. The cultivator is
equipped with a centrifugal clutch that en-
gages the tine drive system when the engine
speed is increased.
Choke Control Lever- Use to assist
when starting a cold engine.
Recoil Starter Handle - The engine is
equipped with an easy pullrecoil starter.
Depth Stake - Mount with the wheels up
to adjust the depth of cut. Also use to help
control the direction and speed of the cultiva-
tor.
ON /OFF Switch - The ON position al-
lows the engine to start. The OFF position
stops the engine and keeps the engine from
starting.
Transport Wheels -Mount with the
wheels down when transporting the cultiva-
tor.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear safety glasses. If you wear eye
glasses, put a Wide Vision Safety Mask over
your eye glasses.
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,_ WARNING: Debris thrown from
the cultivator can result in for-
eign objects being thrown into
the eyes, which can cause severe eye
damage. Always wear safety glasses or
eye shields when operating the cultiva-
tor.

OPERATION
HOW TO USE THE CULTIVATOR
How To Stop The Cultivator
1. Release the throttle controlto stop the
tines.
2. Move the ON/OFF switch, on the engine,
to the OFF position.
How To Set The Depth
Use the depth stake to control the tilling
depth and the forward speed. Set the depth
stake to the desired tilling position as fol-
lows:
1. Remove the hairpin and the clevis pin
from the depth stake (see Figure 4).
2. Adjust the depth stake upward to dig
shallower or downward to dig deeper.
3. Reinstall the clevis pin and hairpin.
Depth Stake
Clevis Pin
Depth Stake
Bracket
Figure 4
How To Operate The Cultivator
1. Start the engine.
2. Tilt the unit back on the depth stake until
the tines are off the ground. Squeeze the
throttle control all the way up against the
hand grip. The engine is governor con-
trolled and must be run at full throttle
while tilling.
3. Hold the handle firmly and slowly tilt the
unit forward to begin the tilling action.
4. As the tines begin to make contact with
the ground, hold back on the handles so
that the tines will dig into the soil and not
ride forward over the ground.
5. Avoid tilling soil that is too dry as it will
pulverize and produce a dust that will not
hold water. Also, tilling soil that is too wet
will be hard on the machine and produce
unsatisfactory clods.
6. Lowering the depth stake will slow the
cultivator and make it till deeper. Raising
the depth stake will allow it to move fast-
er and till more shallow. See "How To
Set The Depth".
_ARNING: Keep away from the
rotating tines. Rotating tines
can cause injury.
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OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
How To Prepare The Engine
_ARNING: Always use a 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 minutes.
How To Mix The Fuel Mixture
The two cycle engine, used on this cultivator,
requires a mixture of gasoline and oil for lu-
brication of the bearings and other moving
parts. The correct fuel mixture ratio is 24:1
(5.2 oz. oil per one gallon of gas - see the
Fuel Mixture Chart). Gasoline and oil must
be pre-mixed in a clean gasoline container.
Always use fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline.
Mix gasoline and oil as follows:
1. Pour one (1) U.S. quart of fresh, clean,
unleaded automotive gasoline into a one
gallon size gasoline container.
2. Add 5.3 ounces of clean, high quality,
two-cycle oil to the gasoline container.
3.
4.
5.
IMPORTANT: Do not use outboard mo-
tor oil or multi-viscosity oils,such as
10W-30 or 10W-40.
Install the fuel cap onto the gasoline con-
tainer. Vigorously shake the gasoline
container to mix the oil with the gasoline.
Add an additional three (3) U.S. quarts of
gasoline to the gallon container. Again
shake the gasoline container.
This completes the gasoline mixing pro-
cedure. The gasoline can now be added
to the fuel tank.
FUEL MIXTURE CHART (mixture 24:1)
U.S. SI. (Metric
GAS OIL GAS OIL
1 Gal. 5.2 oz. 4 Liters .167 L
2 Gal. 11 oz. 8 Liters .333 L
5 Gal. 27 oz. 20 Liters .833 L
Do not fill the fuel tank with gasoline that does not have oil mixed in it. Shake the
gasoline container before each filling of the fuel tank.
OII Add more gas
(5.2 oz)_ ShakeCan (3 U. S. Quarts)
4- +
] U.S. Gallon container _-_
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