3.8 Horsepower9 InchEDGER/BEVEL CUT

MODEL NO.536.772200

Caution:Read and follow all SafetyRules and OperatingInstructions before first useof this product.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.SlA.711942 0,3/27/98

Table of Contents 2Warranty 2Safety Rules 2-3Contents of Shipping Carton 4Assembly 4-5Operation 6-10Maintenance 10-12

Service and Adjustments 12-13Storage 14Troubleshooting 15Edger Repair Parts 16-19Engine Repair Parts 20-23Spanish(EspaSol) 24-37Parts Ordering/Service Back Cover

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN EDGER

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Edger is maintained, lu-bricated, and tuned up. according to the operating and maintenance instructions in theowner's manual, Craftsmanwill repair, free of charge, any defect in material or work-manship.If this Craftsman Edger is used for commemial 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 crankshafts 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 EDGERTO THE NEAREST CRAFTSMAN SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THEUNITED STATES, THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS INUSE IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights whichmay 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!I! Become alertl!l Your safety Is Involved,

Z_ CAUTION: Always disconnect spark footwear that will improve footing onplug wire and place wire where it cannotcontact spark plug to prevent accidentalstarting when setting-up, transporting,adjusting or making repairs.

IMPORTANT: Safety standards requireoperator presence controls to minimize therisk of injury. Your Edger is equipped withsuch controls. Do not attempt to defeat thefunction of the operator presence controlunder any circumstances.

BEFORE USE

• Read the owner's manual carefully. Bethoroughly familiar with the controls andthe proper use of the Edger. Know how tostop the edger and disengage thecontrols quickly.

• Do not operate the Edger withoutwearing adequate outer garments. Wear

slippery surfaces.• Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, particularly small children andpets.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where theEdger is to be used and remove allforeign 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 heatof the engine and/or sun can cause fuel toexpand.

• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.

Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fueltank cap securely and wipe up spilledfuel.

• Never remove the fuel tank cap or addfuel to a running or hot engine.

• Never store fuel or Edger with fuel in thetank inside a building where fumes mayreach an open flame.

OPERATING SAFETY

• Never allow children or young teenagersto operate the Edger. Keep them awaywhile it is operating. Never allow adults tooperate the Edger without properinstruction.

• Do not operate this machine if you aretaking drugs or other medication whichcan cause drowsiness or affect yourability to operate this machine.

• Do not use this machine if you arementally or physically unable to operatethis machine safely.

• Always wear safety glasses or eyeshields during operation or while perform-ing an adjustment or repair to protectyour eyes from foreign objects that maybe thrown from the Edger.

• Do not put hands or feet near or underrotating parts.

• Exercise extreme caution when operatingon or crossing gravel drives, walks, orroads. Stay alert for hidden hazards ortraffic.

• Exercise caution to avoid slipping orfalling.

• Never operate the Edger without properguards, plates, or other safety protectivedevices in place.

• Never operate the Edger at high transportspeeds on slippery surfaces. Look behindand 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, containingCARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESSand DEADLY GAS.

• Take all possible precautions whenleaving the Edger unattended. Stop theengine.

• Do not overload the Edger capacity byattempting to edge too deep at too fast arate.

SAFE STORAGE• Always refer to the owner's manual

instructions for important details if theEdger is to be stored for an extendedperiod.

• Never store the Edger with fuel in the fueltank inside a building where ignitionsources are present such as water andspace heaters, clothes dryers, and thelike. Allow the engine to cool beforestoring in any enclosure.

• Keep the Edger in safe working condition.Check all fasteners at frequent intervalsfor proper tightness.

REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY

• After striking a foreign object, stop theengine (motor). Remove the wire from thespark plug, and keep the wire away fromthe plug to prevent accidental starting.Thoroughly inspect the Edger for anydamage, and repair the damage beforerestarting and operating it.

• If Edger should start to vibrate abnor-mally, stop engine (motor) and checkimmediately for the cause. Vibration isgenerally a warning of trouble.

• Stop the blade whenever you leave theoperating position. Also, disconnect thespark plug wire before unclogging theblade and when making any repairs,adjustments or inspections.

• When cleaning, repairing or inspecting,shut off the engine and make certain allmoving parts have stopped.

• Never attempt to make any adjustmentswhile the engine is running except whenspecifically recommended by the manu-facturer.

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WARNING: The engine exhaustfrom this product contains chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

WARNING: This unit is equipped withan intemal combustion engine and shouldnot 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 aspark arrester is used, it should be main-

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tained in effective working order by the op-erator.

In the state of Califomia the spark arrester isrequired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor-nia Public Resources Code). Other statesmay have similar laws. Federal laws applyon federal lands. A spark arrester/muffier isavailable through your nearest CraftsmanAuthorized Service Center (See ENGINEREPAIR PARTS section in this manual).

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Contents of Parts Bag (shown full size)

(2) - Hair Pins

Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size)

1 - Owner's Manuel (not shown)

(1) -Control Rod

1 - Container SAE30 0.(20 ounces)1 - Parts Beg (not shown)

AZJ_ CAUTION: Always wear safetyglasses or eye shields while assemblingEdger.

The figure to the right shows the Edgercompletely assembled.

References to the dght or left hand sideof the Edger are from the viewpoint of theoperator's position behind the unit.

TO REMOVE EDGER FROM CARTON

• Remove the control rod, bottle of oil and

parts bag from carton.• Cut down all four corners of the carton.

• Remove packing material on front andrear of unit. Leave packing material onbottom of unit until control rod is as-

sembled. This will help keep the frontwheel in a stable position to allow foreasier assembly of control rod.

TO ASSEMBLE THE EDGER

• Loosen T-knobs before pivoting the upperhandle upward being careful not to pinchor pull the engine control wire, until thehandles align, then tighten T-knobs.T-knobs should be to the outside of the

handles as shown in second figure.

_i;=T.Knob.

T-Knob'_!i:

• Insertoneendof the control rod from rightto left through the hole in the front wheelbracket. Attach with hairpin found in partsbag. See figure below.

• To attach the recoil starter rope to the ropeguide, twist the rope through the ropeguide mounted on the right side of thehandle.

r PinRod

Bracket Rope

• Push down on handle to tilt unit back.• Insert the other end of the control rod

from right to left through the hole in thedepth control lever. Attach with hairpinfound in parts bag. See figure below.

• Depth control lever should be in forwardmost selection slot for transport andstarting. See figure below.

• Remove bottom packing material.

Pull

Rod

Lever

J CHECKLIST

Before you operate your new Edger, toensure that you receive the best perfor-mance and satisfaction from this qualityproduct, please review the followingchecklist:

,/ All assembly instructions have beencompleted.

,/ No remaining loose parts in carton.,I All fasteners have been properly

installed and tightened.

While learning, how to use your Edger,pay extra attention to the following impor-tant items:

,/,/ Engine oil is at proper level.,/,/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular Unleaded gasoline.,/,/ Become familiar with all controls, their

location and function. Operate controlsbefore starting engine.

KNOW YOUR EDGER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUREDGER. Compare the illustrations with your EDGER to familiarize yourself with the locationof various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Fast Slow Stop Primer ButtonDepthControlLever

Muffler

Throttle Control

Starter Handle

Fill-Cap/Dipstick

Fill Cap

Blade Guard

Blade Guide

pstick

Lever

(Located on left side of Edger)6

Throttle Control - Used to control the en-

gine speed.

Primer Button - Injects fuel directly into thecarburetor manifold for faster starts.

Starter Handle - The engine on this edgeris equipped with an easy pull recoil starter.

Depth Control Lever - Controls the depthof the blade.

Blade Guard - Used to prevent stones orother material from being thrown at the op-erator.

Engine Control Lever- Must be held backto allow engine to start and run.

Index Lever- Permits adjustment from theedging (vertical) position to beveling (45 ° )position. To change position, pull the indexlever and rotate the quill assembly to thedesired angle or position.

/_ WARNING: Blade is rotating when

engine is running or being started. Keephands and feet away from blade to preventinjury.

HOW TO USE YOUR EDGER

Z_ WARNING: The operation of this

Edger can result in foreign objects beingthrown into the eyes, which can cause se-vere eye damage. Always wear safetyglasses or eye shields while operating theEdger.

We recommend standard safety glasses orWide Vision Safety Mask for over yourglasses.

TO STOP EDGER

• Make sure the depth control lever is all

the way forward and release enginecontrol lever. There is a O STOPposition on the throttle control lever in

case of a failure with the engine controllever. Wait for all moving parts to stopbefore leaving the operator position.

Z_ CAUTION: Never leave the Edger

unattended while the engine is running.Always raise the cutting blade and stop theengine.

TO USE THE ENGINE CONTROLLEVER

• Pull the engine control lever back withyour left hand and hold it in contact withthe upper handle cross tube to allow en-

gine to start and run. See next figure.

• Release the engine control lever to stopthe engine.

NOTE: If engine continues to run after

lever is released, use the stop O positionon the throttle control to stop the engine.See your Craftsman Service Center to cor-rect the engine control lever problem.

/_ CAUTION: Always stop the engine

and make sure all parts have stoppedwhenever leaving the operator's position or

when cleaning, replacing or inspecting theEdger.

Control

TO USE THROTrLE CONTROL

• Run at full '_ engine speed duringnormal use.

• Push throttle control lever forward to

increase speed; back to decreasespeed.

• Pulling the throttle control lever all theway back will stop IO the engine.

TO USE PRIMER BUTFONI_J_

• Push primer button I-r-five times. Seepage 6 figure for location, Wait about twoseconds between each push.

NOTE: Do not use primer button to re-start a warm engine after a short shut-down.

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TO USE THE DEPTH CONTROLLEVER

• Position your Edger in desired edging lo-cation before operating.

• Start the engine and move the depthcontrol lever back to lower the cuttingblade.

• Select the edging depth you need.There are 3 selections up to approxi-

mately 2 inches deep.

IMPORTANT: If very deep edging isrequired, we recommend that a shallowcut be made first, then cut at greaterdepths until the desired depth is ob-tained.

/_ WARNING: Keep away from the rotat-

ing blade. The blade can cause injury.

TO USE THE INDEX LEVER

(BEVELING OPERATION)

• Stop engine and disconnect the sparkplug wire from the spark plug.

INDEX LEVER IN THE NOTCH MARKEDBEVEL CUT

• Pull the index lever out of the edgingnotch as shown above and position it inthe notch marked bevel cut.

• Reconnect the spark plug wire andstart the engine. Move the depthcontrol lever to the desired bevelingdepth.

_ CAUTION: Never leave the Edgerunattended while the engine is running.Prior to adjusting the indexing blade posi-tion, always raise the cutting blade andstop the engine.

WARNING: Keep away from the rotatingblade. The blade can cause injury.

TO USE THE BEVEL CUT FEATURE

Bevel edging reduces the need to edge asoften creating a type of trench along yoursidewalk, driveway and etc. Move the in-dex lever to the bevel cut position and se-cure index lever in the slot. Prior to startingthe engine, line the Edger up as ff you weregoing to bevel cut and move the depth con-trol lever down to test the blade location.Return the depth control lever to the for-ward slot of the adjustment bracket to raisethe blade. Start the engine and move thedepth control lever to the desired depth ofcut.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

PRE-USE CHECK OF CONTROLS

All controls should be checked for properfunction before servicing or starting theengine.

• Move the depth control lever into allthree positions in the selector plate.Make sure the depth control lever snapsinto all three holes as shown in figure onpage 6.

• Return the depth control lever to theforward hole in the selector plate.

FILL/ADD OIL:

This Edger was shipped with a 20 ouncecontainer of SAE30 motor oil. This oil mustbe added to the engine before operating.Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and fill thecrankcase to FULL line on dipstick. Yourengine may not require the entire 20ounces of oil. DO NOT OVERFILL.

NOTE: Engine may already contain someresidual oil.

Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely eachtime you check the oil level.

OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

Only use high quality detergent oil ratedwith API service classification SG. Selectthe oil's SAE viscosity grade according to

your expected operating temperature:

<<__Colder(<*--___W30 3--_2°F-_A'LL'35>>Warmer I>>

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,10W30, etc.) improve starting in coldwe_tther, these multi-viscosity oils will resultin increased oil consumption when usedabove 32°F. Check your engine oil levelmore frequently to avoid possible enginedamage from running low on oil.

TO ADD ENGINE OIL• Place the Edger on a level surface.• Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick as shown

in next figure.• Fill the engine crankcase, pouring slowly.

DO NOT OVERFILL. For approximatecapacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICA-TIONS on page 11 of this manual.

• Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick andtighten securely. Wipe away excess oil.

• Check oil before each use. Add ifneeded.

FillTube

_b----_Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

/_ CAUTION: Never fill the gas tankwhile the engine is running or hot.Immediately wipe off any spilled gasolinebefore attempting to start the engine.

FILL GAS:NOTE: ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTI-FIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIAAND US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONSFOR ULGE ENGINES: Are certified tooperate on regular unleaded gasoline.Include the following emission controlsystem(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped).include any user adjustable features -therefore no other adjustments are needed.Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleadedpremium, or reformulated automotivegasoline only. DO NOT use leadedgasoline. Be sure that the container youpour the gasoline from is clean and freefrom dust or other foreign particles. Neveruse gasoline that may be stale from longperiods of storage in the container.Reinstall fuel cap.WARNING: Experience indicates thatalcohol blended fuels (called gasohol orusing methanol) can attract moisture whichleads to separation and formation of acids

during storage. Acidic gas can damage thefuel system of an engine while in storage.To avoid engine problems, the fuel systemshould be emptied before storage of 30days or longer. Drain fuel tank, start engineand let it run until fuel lines and carburetor

are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. SeeStorage Instructions for additional informa-tion. Never use engine or carburetor cleanerproducts in the fuel tank or permanentdamage may occur.

Z_ WARNING: Gasoline is flammableand caution must be used when handling orstodng it. Do not fill fuel tank while Edger isrunning, hot, or when Edger is in anenclosed area. Keep away from openflame, electrical spark, and do not smokewhile filling the fuel tank. Never fill fuel tankcompletely; but fill the tank to within 1/4-1/2inch from the top to provide space forexpansion of fuel. Always fill fuel tankoutdoors and use a funnel or spout toprevent spilling. Make sure to wipe up anyspilled fuel before starting the engine. Storegasoline in a clean, approved container,and keep the cap in place on the container.Keep gasoline in a cool, well ventilatedplace; never in the house. Never buy morethan a 30 day supply of gasoline to ensurevolatility. Gasoline is intended to be used asa fuel for internal combustion engines;therefore, do not use gasoline for any otherpurpose. Since many children like the smellof gasoline, keep it out of their reachbecause the fumes are dangerous to

inhale, as well as being explosive.

TO START THE ENGINE

Before starting the engine, be sure youhave read and understood all the instruc-tions on the preceding pages. The Edger isequipped with a recoil starter. The opera-tion of the engine is controlled by thethrottle control lever. See page 6.

• Push the depth control lever forward andlatch in the forward slot of the adjustmentbracket to raise the blade.

• Move the throttle control lever, see figureon page 6, to the FAST ,(me position.

• Push primer button I_" fiv"'etimes, seefigure on page 6. Wait about twoseconds between each push.

NOTE: Do not use primer to restart awarm engine after a short shutdown.

• Pull the engine control lever back tocontact the upper handle tube and holdthe Edger handle and control lever firmly

withyourleft hand.• To startengine,graspthe enginestarter

handlefirmlywithyour fight hand.

• Pull back sharply on the recoil starterhandle. DO NOT allow the starter rope tosnap back, let it rewind slowly whileholding the starter handle.

NOTE: If engine fails to start after threepulls, push primer button two times andpull starter rope again.

• When the engine starts, run at full enginespeed during normal use.

NOTE: The cutting blade speed iscontrolled by the engine speed. Toreduce the cutting blade speed, pushback on the throttle control lever. To

increase the blade speed, push thethrottle control lever forward.

• To stop O the engine, make sure the

depth control lever is all the way forwardand release the engine control lever tothe stop position or push the throttlecontrol lever to stop I_!. See figure onpage 6.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Z_ WARNING: Never run the engineindoors 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 anymoving parts on the engine or Edger. Avoidthe muffler and surrounding areas. Tem-peraturas may exceed 150° F.

EDGING TIPS

• Edging is best performed when conditionsare dry. If the soil is too wet, dirt becomespacked in and around the blade causingpremature belt wear and decreasedperformance.

• If dirt does become packed around theblade, stop the engine, remove the sparkplug wire, and remove the packed debrisbefore continuing to edge.

• If very deep edging is required, werecommend that a shallow cut be madefirst, then cuts at greater depth until thedesired depth is obtained.

• Uniform edging can be performed whenthe blade guide (see figure on page 6)rides on and against the surface whichyou are edging.

• Edging can be customized by varying thenumber of passes and by the distanceyour blade is from the surface you areedging.

SERVICERECORDS

Fill in dates asyou completeregular service

SCHEDULE SERVICEDATES

;A_er Before Fre- Every Every Every Begin Before!First Each quenUy 5 10 25 Each Storage12 Use Hours Hours Hours Season

Hours

Lubricateall Pivot Points

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil

Replace AirCleaner Filter

Check Spark Plug

Check Drive Belt

TightenAll Screws and Nuts

Check Blade Wear/Damage

LubricateQuill Rod/Tube

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:'RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSE POWER: 3.8

DISPLACEMENT: 10 cu. in. (163cc)

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 coveritems that have been subjected to operatorabuse or negligence. To receive full valuefrom the warranty, the operator must main-tain the Edger as instructed in this manual.The above chart is provided to assist theoperator in propedy maintaining the Edger.

LUBRICATION

• After each 25 hours of use of your Edger,apply light machine oil to all movingparts.

• We recommend that the oil in the enginecrankcase be changed after each 25hours of use thereafter.

NOTE: If the Edger is being used in sandyor dusty areas, change the oil more fre-quently to prevent premature engine wear.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

• Disconnect the spark plug wire from thespark plug.

• Remove the oil drain plug as shown infirst figure on this page and drain the oilinto a flat pan.

• After draining all the oil, reinstall the oildrain plug securely.

NOTE: The oil will drain more freely whenthe engine is warm.

• Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick. See firstfigure on page 9.

• Fill the engine crankcase, pouring slowly.DO NOT OVERFILL. For approximate ca-pacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICA-TIONS on this page.

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NOTE: The quill assembly bearings arefactory sealed and will require no lubrica-tion.

• Reconnect the spark plug wire on thespark plug.

Oil Drain Plug

AIR CLEANER

Replace the filter once a year; more oftenunder dusty or dirty conditions. DO NOTattempt to clean or oil the air filter.

To install a new air filter, do the following:

• Disconnect the spark plug wire from thespark plug.

•Tum the cover as shown below to the left

(counterclockwise) and remove the coverand 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 flangeand tum it to the right (clockwise) as faras it will go as shown in figure below. Besure the retainers are locked around theflange.

• Reconnect the spark plug wire.

i_ T_PT'uumcover to the left! coun, rc,ockw,s° Flange,

liner

Slot

Tab

to the right(clockwise)to install

CAUTION: Never run the engine withoutthe air cleaner element installed. Adefective air cleaner can result in loss of

engine power and can cause excessivewear or damage to the engine componentsif dirt or dust is permitted to enter theengine through the carburetor. A damaged

air cleaner, or one that is clogged with dustor dirt should be replaced immediately.

SPARK PLUG

Clean the spark plug and reset the gapperiodicany. Clean the area around thespark plug base before removal, to preventdirt from entering the engine. Replace thespark plug if the electrodes are pitted or

burned or if the porcelain is cracked. Cleanthe spark plug by carefully scraping theelectrodes (do not sand blast or use a wirebrush). Be sure the spark plug is clean andfree of foreign material. Check the elec-trodes gap with a wire feeler gauge andreset to .030 inches if necessary. If a newspark plug is needed, refer to the PROD-UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 11 for theproper replacement spark plug.

Before reinstalling the spark plug, coat the

threads lightly with graphite or light oil toinsure easy removal. Tighten the spark plugfirmly into the engine. If a torque wrench isavailable, torque the spark plug to 15 foot-pounds.

Z_ CAUTION: Always stop the engineand disconnect the spark plug wire beforemaking any repairs to the Edger.

V-BELT REPLACEMENT

Your Edger is equipped with a V-belt madeof a special compound. If the belt becomesworn or breaks, replace it with an originalequipment belt as shown in the RepairParts section of this manual. Never use asubstitute.

• 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 first figure.

• Push blade bearing housing back towardsengine to compress spring and releasetension on belt.

• Remove old belt (carefully note directionof twist around engine pulley). Seesecond figure.

• While spring is compressed, install newbelt on quill and engine pulleys being sureto twist belt in proper direction as shownin second figure.

NOTE: If belt is not installed propedy theblade will not turn in the proper direction andcould damage the blade or belt. Refer tosecond figure for proper direction of belttravel.

e Pulley Spring

twistV-Belt

BLADEREPLACEMENT

The cutting blade is subject to wear anddamage such as nicks and dents. This willnot generally affect its function.

This blade is specially designed to not re-quire sharpening. Do not attempt to sharpenthis blade. If wom or damaged the bladeshould be replaced.

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CAUTION: When removing or tighteningthe blade nut, always use the methodshown in figure below. The holding wrenchmust always be positioned on the nut be-hind the cutting blade.

/_ CAUTION: Do not attempt to sharpen

this blade. You could cause damage to theblade which could result in breakage andpossible user or bystander injury.

To replace the blade, do the following:

• Disconnect spark plug wire.

• Remove the 1/2-20 Iocknut shown infigure below securing the blade to thedrive shaft.

• Remove the blade.

IMPORTANT: Note the position of thewasher and the blade cutting edge toensure proper re-assembly. The blade ismarked THIS SIDE OUT.

• Position the replacement blade againstthe washer on the drive shaft and securewith flange nut. Be sure to tighten nutsecurely to 40-45 foot pounds.

• Reconnect the spark plug wire.

WARNING: Always wear gloves whenworking on blade, it is sharp.

TighteningWrench

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

The carburetor has been pre-set at thefactory and readjustment should not benecessary. However, if the carburetor doesneed to be adjusted, contact your nearestCraftsman Service Center.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set forproper engine speed. Overspeeding theengine above the factory high speedsetting can be dangerous. If you think theengine-governed high speed needsadjusting, contact your nearest CraftsmanService Center, which has the properequipment and experience to make anynecessary adjustments.

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Z_ WARNING: Never store your

Edger indoors or in an enclosed, poorlyventilated area. If gasoline remains in thetank, fumes may reach an open flame,spark or pilot light from a furnace, waterheater, clothes dryer, cigarette, etc.

EDGER

• Clean the Edger thoroughly; remove alldebris and wipe the unit dry.

• Inspect the Edger for worn or damagedparts and tighten all loose hardware.

• Oil all points described in the Lubricationparagraph in the MAINTENANCE sectionof this manual.

• Store the Edger in a protected area andcover for additional protection.

carburetor. Store Edger in a safe place.See waming on this page.

• Store the Edger in the wheels-down,operating position. If the Edger is storedin any other position, oil from thecrankcase 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. Thiscan be done by first removing the sparkplug and squirting clean engine oil intothe spark plug hole. Then cover the sparkplug hole with a rag to absorb oil spray.Next, rotate the engine by pulling thestarter two or three times. Finally,reinstall spark plug and attach spark plugwire.

IMPORTANT:A yearly checkup or tune-up by a Craftsman Service Center is agood way of ensuring that your Edgerwill provide maximum performance forthe next season.

ENGINE

IMPORTANT: It is important to preventgum deposits from forming in essentialfuel system parts such as the carburetor,fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.Also, experience indicates that usingalcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol,ethanol or methanol) can attract moisturewhich leads to separation and formation ofacids during storage. Acidic gas candamage the fuel system of an engine whilein storage.

To prevent engine damage (if Edger is notused for more than 30 days) follow thesteps below.

• To remove gasoline, run the engineuntil the tank is empty and the enginestops.

• If you do not want to remove gasoline,a fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman fuelstabilizer No. 33500) may be added toany gasoline left in the tank to minimizegum deposits and acids. If the tank isalmost empty, mix stabilizer with freshgasoline in a separate container and addsome to the tank. Always follow instruc-tions on stabilizer container, Then runengine at least 10 minutes after stabilizeris added to allow mixture to reach

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TROUBLE

Difficultstading

or

Engine runserractically

Cutting blade failsto turn

Blade fails to cutproperly

Excessive vibra-tion

Engine will notshut off when en-

gine control leveris 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

! Loose parts

:Handle hardware is not cutting intotube

CORRECTION

Drain fuel tank, Fill with freshfuel

Clean and re-gap spark plug

Replace fuel filter

Clean fuel line; check gas tank

Have carburetor adjusted

Clean and adjust gap, replace

Replace air filter

Clear obstruction

Tighten blade retaining nut

Replace V-belt

Replace the quill assembly

Replace blade

Stop engine immediately; tightenall bolts. If vibration continues,take the unit into the nearestCraftsman Service Center

Tighten T-knobs until the externalIockwasher cuts into the tubing

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Note: Always use original equipmentparts. Use of service/replacement partsother than original parts may void yourwarranty.

REF.NO.

10

12 4779220 5205221 33849022 102580100 740124-833

300 I 740055301 51603302 412281305 32668310 331076-833311 57072313 710205314 22265

3151 20562-853

PART NO. PART NAME

ENGINE 3.8HP 143.983804(See Engine pages)Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.00Pulley, V3L 2.50X.75Key, Hi Pro#505Screw, 5/16-18 x .25Frame AssemblyQuillAssemblySpringPin, SpringBelt, V 4L 32,60LgGuard, BladeCarriage Bolt,5/16-18x.63Nut, 5/16-18 WdflikFlatwasher.515xt .38x.119

321

REF.NO.

316317318320321328330332334336

All unnumbered items ereinterchangeable with oppositeside

343714B

PART NO.

46023338582337792-833336631710271740(_)4740002423036368740006711942

PART NAME

Nut, 1/2-20 WDFLDeflector, RubberPlate, Rubber FlapBelt GuardScrew, 10-16x.50 TAPLever, Blade IndexSpring, Blade Index LeverWasher Flat .328x.68x. 104Pin, Hair .072Diax1.13LgCover, Index LeverOwner's Manual Eng/Sp

Blade, Edger

16

CRAFTSMAN 9" -3.8H.P. EDGER/BEVEL CUT 536.772200HANDLE ASSEMBLY

4!8412

428

IREF.

INO.

1401

402403405406407408409410411412415416417

PART NO.

71155845174740128-853740130-853180081256441498740143-853672510180024782585740142-853337744337775

PART NAME

Carriage Bolt 5/16-18x.75Nut, 5/16-18 HexwdfllkHandle, Lower 7/8"Handle, Depth AdjustScrew, 5/16-18xl .25SpringNut, 5/16-18 ReghexctdkBracket, QuadrantRope GuideScrew, 1/4-20xl.25Nut,1/4-20 ReghexctdkHandle, UpperBail, Operator ControlSpring, Torsion

REF

NO.

418419420421422423424425426427428

17

343712_

PART NO.

31427633948933922957796 ,34016257444315288671294740144-85;36368138485

PART NAME

Nut, Push on 1/4Cap, Operator ControlInsulator,Operator ControlScrew, #6x.50 PlastiteClip, GroundingCable TieBolt,5/16-18xl .75 CUHKnob, Wing 5/16-18 NutControlRodHair PinWasher, Exlk .320x.61x.03

CRAFTSMAN 9" - 3.8H.P. EDGER/BEVEL CUT 536.772200

WHEELS ASSEMBLY

_ \\\ 121

106I

117

138

104

REFNO. PART NO. PART NAME

101 740091103 20864104 740126-833105 740090106 417098107 710258108 339079109 180091110 120393111 710205112 711008113 740046114 339079116 339079

117 2968i118 20864121 417098138 20864

112113

343715B

Rod, Axle FrontRing, Ret EBracket, FrontCurb HopRod, Rear AxleFlatwasher .531x1.06x.063Washer, Spring .50xl .0x.021Tire & Rim 7xl .50Screw, 5/16-18"x2.50HHCFlatwasher .344x.69x.065Nut, 5/16-18 WdfllkWasher,Nylon .51xl .25x.312Spacer, SlevTire & Rim 7xl .50Tire & Rim 7xl .50Flatwasher .504x.75x.059Ring, Ret. EFlatwasher .531xl .06x.063Ring, Ret E..39x.04TRU

18

CRAFTSMAN 9" - 3.8H.P. EDGER/BEVEL CUT 536.772200

DECALS

B07

KEY# 812 IS OPTIONAL AND DEPENDSON TYPE OF UNIT.

812

805I

810

REF.NO,

8008018028038O5807808810812

PART NO,

69711712115740085333874402862402859710034710421

PART NAME

Reference OnlyDecal, information DangerDecal, RecoilCoverDecal, Engine 3.8HPDecal, Blade CoverDecal, Eng. Cont. LeverDecal, Blade HeightDecal, Primer Cold StartDecal, Blade Position

343713A

19

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER: 143.983804

1:

-390

O0

292

290

_186

-206 0,,307

I_3o9

"305

2O

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER: 143.983804REF.NO. PART NO.1 370272 267276 337347 36557

12 3677512A 36558

129 3669414 2827715 3058916 34839A17 3133518 65101819 3628120 3260030 3683340 35544A40 35545A

40 35546

41 35541

41 35542

41 35543

42 35547A42 35548A42 3554943 2038145 36777

46 32610A48 2724150 3703252 2991469 3526170 36995

72 3608375 2789780 30574A81 30590A82 30591

83 30588A86 65048889 ;61096190 ;61121392 J65081593 650816100 34443B103 651007

110110A119120125

125

126

126

3681636230370283682536779

36780

!36781

36782

PART NAME

Cylinder (Incl. 2 &20)DowelBreather ElementBreather Assy(IncL 6 &12A)Breather TubeBreather Cover & Tube(Incl. 129)Breather Tube ElbowWasherGovemo Rod(Inc114)Govemor LeverGovernor Lever ClampScrew, 8-32 x 19/64=ExtensionSpringOil SealCrankshaftPiston,Pin&Ring Set(std)Piston,Pin & Ring Set(0.010 OS)Piston,Pin & Ring Set(0.020OS)Piston & Ring Assy(Std) (Incl 43)Piston & Pin Assy(.010" OS) Inc143Piston & Pin Assy(.020" OS (Incl 43)Ring Set (Std)Ring Set (.010" OS)Ring Set (.020" OS)Piston Pin Retain RingConnecting Rod Assy(Inc146)Connecting Rod BoltValve LifterCamshaft (NCR)Oil Pump Assy.Mounting Flange GasketMounting Flange(Incl 72 thru 83)Oil Drain PlugOil SealGovernor ShaftWasherGovernor Gear AssyGlnCl81)

overnor SpoolScrew 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"Flywheel KeyFlywheelBelleville WasherFlywheel NutSolid State IgnitionScrew, TorxT-15, 10-24x 15/16"Ground WireGround WireCylinder Head GasketCylinder HeadExhaust Valve (Std)_nc1.151)

xhaust Valve (1/32" OS'.(Inc1151)Intake Valve (Std)(Inc1151)Intake Valve (1/32" OS)(Inc1151)

REF.

NO. PART NO.

130 6021A135 35395

150 35991151 31673151A 40017169 36783172 36784174 30200178 29752

179182184

185 -186200

2022032042O520620720921522322423823924124525O260261262263275275A277284284A28528729029230O

301305306307309310313370A370B38039040O417

30593620126756

367853433733205A

3648231342651029651019610973343363020032410650451367866509323433835797350663506536798302006508313624036837367906509883666365076035000A650926343572646035586

353553557736996354996505623557,834080362613516964007659069436792B35085

PART NAMEScrew 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"ResistorSpark Plug(9319LM)Valve Sl _dngValve SI _ringCapIntake _/_lve SealValve Cover GasketValve CoverScrew 10-24 x 9/16"Nut & Lock Washer1/4-28Retainer ClipScrew 1/4-28 x 7/8"Carburetor to intakePipeGasketIntake PipeGovernor LinkControlBracket (IncL202 thru 206)Compression SpringCompression SpdngScrew 5-40 x 7/16"Screw, 6-32 x 41/64"TerminalThrottle LinkScrew 10-32 x 9/16"Control KnobScrew 1/4-20 x 1"Intake Pipe GasketScrew 10-32 x 49/64'Air Cleaner GasketAir Cleaner CollarAir Cleaner FilterAir Cleaner CoverBlowerHousingScrew 10-24 x 9/16"Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2"Trim RingMufflerMuffler (Optional)Screw 1/4-20 x 2-5/16"Muffler Deflector(In284Screw 8-32x3/8" (Opt)Starter CupScrew 8-32 x 21/64"Fuel LineFuel Line ClampFuel Tank(Incl 292 & 301)Fuel CapOil FillTube"O" Ring"O" RingScrew 10-32xl/2"DipstickSpacerLubricationDecalControlDecalCarburetor (Inc1184)Rewind StarterGasket SetSpark Arrestor Set

This engine couldhave been built with 590737starter.

21

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER: 143.983804Starter No. 590694

13

7__=;

I REF PARTNO. NO. PART NAME

590694 Rewind Starter1 590599/_ Spring Pin (Incl.4)2 590600 Washer3 590696 Retainer4 590601 Washer5 590697 Brake Spring6 590698 Starter Dog7 390699 )og Spring8 390700 >ulley& Rewind Sprg Assy1t 590695 ;tarter HousingAssy

(=40° grommet)12 390535 Starter Rope13 590701 Starter Handle

Starter No. 590737

_14

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II 111_7

22

REF PARTNO. NO.

5907373 5907406 5906167 5906178 590618A11 590687A12 59053513 59070114 590741

PART NAMERewind StarterRetainerStarter DogDog SpringPulley&RewindSpring Ass_Starter HousingAssyStarter RopeStarter HandleLocking Tab

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINECarburetor No.640076

NUMBER: 143.983804

REF. PART

NO. NO.O 640076

1 6316152 6317674 6311845 6311836 6310367 65050616 63252717 65102518 63076620 64002720A 64005325 63186727 63102428 63201929 63102830 63102131 63102235 36045A36 63273537 63254740 64003044 2711047 63074848 631027

<_--37

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PART NAMECarburetor(Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List)Throttle Shaft & Lever Ass'y.

i Throttle Retum SpdngDust Seal WasherDust Seal (Throttle)Throtter ShutterShutter ScrewFuel FittingThrottle Crack Screw/Idle Speed ScrewTension SpringIdle RestrictorScrewIdle RestrictorScrew CapFloat BowlFloat ShaftFloatFloat Bowl "O" RingInlet Needle, Seat, Clip (inc131)Spring ClipPrimer Bulb/Retainer RingMain Nozzle Tube"O"Ring, Main Nozzle TubeHighSpeed Bowl NutBowlNut WasherWelch Plug, IdleMixtureWellWelch PlugAtmosphericVent .

23

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