49.2cc 2-cycle2.0HP 10 Inch TinesCULTIVATOR

MODEL NO.536.292510536.292520

Caution:Read and follow all SafetyRules and Operatingnstructions before first use_f this product.

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

712452 12/09198

Table of Contents 2Warranty 2Safety Rules 2-4Contents of Shipping Carton 4Assembly 4Operation 5-8Maintenance 9-10

Service and Adjustments 11-12Storage 12-13Troubleshooting 13Cultivator Repair Parts 14-16Engine Repair Parts 17-20Spanish (Espa5ol) 21-34Parts Ordering/Service Back Cover

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN CULTIVATOR

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman cultivator is maintained,lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions inthe owner's manual, Craftsman will repair, free of charge, any defect in material orworkmanship.

This warranty excludes tine(s), spark plug, and air cleaner which are expendable partsand become worn during normal use.

If this Craftsman cultivator is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty ap-plies for only 30 days from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only while thisproduct is in use in the United States. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RE-TURNING THE CULTIVATOR TO THE NEAREST CRAFTSMAN SERVICE CENTERIN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights whichvary 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 --ATFENTIONI!! Become alertlll Your safety is involved,

Z_ CAUTION: Always disconnect sparkplug 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 cultivator is equippedwith such controls. Do not attempt to defeatthe function of the operator presencecontrol under any circumstances.BEFORE USE

• Read the owner's manual carefully. Bethoroughly familiar with the controls andthe proper use of the cultivator. Know

how to stop the cultivator and disengagethe controls quickly.

• Do not operate the cultivator without

wearing adequate outer garments. Wearfootwear that will improve footing onslippery surfaces.

"o Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, particularly small children andpets.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where thecultivator is to be used and remove all

foreign objects.

FUEL SAFETY .

• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam-mable.

• Use an approved container.

• Check fuel supply before each use,allowing space for expansion as the 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 cultivator with fuel inthe tank inside a building where fumesmay reach an open flame.

OPERATING SAFETY

• Never allow children or young teenagersto operate the cultivator. Keep themaway while it is operating. Never allowadults to operate the cultivator withoutproper instruction.

• 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 cultivator.

• 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 cultivator withoutproper guards, plates, or other safetyprotective devices in place.

• Never operate the cultivator at hightransport speeds on slippery surfaces.Look behind and use care when backing.

• Never allow bystanders near the cultiva-tor.

• Keep children and pets away whileoperating.

• Never operate the cultivator without goodvisibility or light.

• Do not run the engine indoors. Theexhaust fumes are dangerous, containingCARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESSand DEADLY GAS.

• Take all possible precautions whenleaving the cultivator unattended. Stopthe engine.

• Do not overload the cultivator capacity byattempting to till too deep at too fast arate.

SAFE STORAGE

• Always refer to the owner's manualinstructions for important details if thecultivator is to be stored for an extended

period.• Never store the cultivator with fuel in the

fuel tank 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 cultivator in safe workingcondition. Check all fasteners at frequentintervals for proper tightness.

REPAIPJADJUSTMENTS SAFETY

• After striking a foreign object, stop the

engine. Remove the wire from the sparkplug, and keep the wire away from theplug to prevent accidental starting.Thoroughly inspect the cultivator for anydamage, and repair the damage beforerestarting and operating it.

• If cultivator should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop engine and checkimmediately for the cause. Vibration isgenerally a warning of trouble.

• Stop the engine whenever you leave theoperating position. Also, disconnect thespark plug wire before unclogging thetines 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.

Z_ WARNING: The engine exhaustfrom this product contains chemicalsknown to the State of California to causecancer, birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

_ WARNING: This unit is equippedwith an internal combustion engine andshould not be used on or near any unim-proved forest-covered, brush-covered orgrass-covered land unless the engine's ex-haust system is equipped with a spark ar-rester meeting applicable local or state laws(if any). If a spark arrester is used, it shouldbe maintained in effective working order bythe operator.

In the state of California the spark arrester is on federal lands. A spark arrester/muffler isrequired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- available through your nearest Craftsmannia Public Resources Code). Other states Authorized Service Center (See REPAIRmay have similar laws. Federal laws apply PARTS section in this manual).

Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size)

1 - 5.3 Ounce 2-cycle Oil1 - Owner's Manual (not shown)

ACAUTION: Always wear safety

glasses or eye shields while assemblingthe Craftsman cultivator.

The figure to the right shows the cultivatorcompletely assembled.References to the right or left hand sideof the cultivator are from the viewpoint ofthe operator's position behind the unit.TO REMOVE CULTIVATOR FROMCARTON

• Remove packing insert from carton.• Lift the cultivator out of the carton and

place on a hard level surface.• Loosen tee knobs. Tilt the cultivator

forward and rotate upper handle to theupright position, making sure the throttleis not caught between the handles. Thentighten the tee knobs. See figure below.

• Tighten the handle hardware by holdingthe curved head carriage bolt against theoutside of the lower handle while

tightening the tee knobs securely.

ht LeftHandle

Control

DepthStake

Tine

,/ CHECKLIST

Before you operate and enjoy your newCRAFTSMAN CULTIVATOR, to ensurethat you receive the best performance andsatisfaction from this quality product, pleasereview the following checklist:

J All assembly instructions have beencompleted.

,I No loose parts in carton.

,/ All fasteners have been properlytightened.

While learning how to use your CRAFTS-MAN CULTIVATOR, pay extra attention tothe following important items:

,/,/ Fuel tank is filled with correct gasolineand oil mixture.

,/,/ Become familiar with the location and

function of all controls. Operatecontrols before starting engine.

KNOW YOUR CULTIVATORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURCRAFTSMAN CULTIVATOR. Compare the illustrations with your cultivator to familiarizeyourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for futurereference.

Choke Off AHalf Choke

FoI, Choke I\1Right SideUpper Handle

Control

@Stop

Left SideUpper Handle

Left SideLower Handle

Choke

FuelTank

Right SideLower Handle

Depth Stake/Transport Wheels,Assembly

Depth Rc_/Transport

Assembly

Shield

Throttle Control - Controls the enginespeed and the tine rotation. This cultivator isequipped with a centrifugal clutch that en-gages the tine ddve system when the en-gine speed is increased.Choke Control Lever - Used to assist in

starting a cold engine.On-Off Switch - ON - Allows the unit to bestarted. OFF - Stops the engine and keepsthe unit from being started.

Recoil Starter Handle - The engine on thiscultivator is equil_ped with an easy pull re-coil starter.

Depth Stake or Depth Rod/TransportWheels Assembly - Used (with wheels up)when cultivating to adjust the depth of thecut. It also acts as a brake to help the op-erator control the direction and speed of theunit.

The depth stake or depth rod/transportwheel assembly (with wheels down) can beused for transporting the unit.

HOW TO USE YOUR CULTIVATOR

/_ WARNING: The operation of this cul-

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

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

TO STOP CULTIVATOR

• Release the throttle control to stop thetines.

• Move the on-off switch on the engine tothe OFF position.

OPERATE CULTIVATOR

Set the depth stake or depth rod/transportwheels assembly to the desired tillingposition as follows:

• Remove the hairpin from the clevis pinsecuring the depth stake or depth red.Remove the clevis pin and adjust the

depth stake or depth red upward to digshallower or downward to dig deeper.Reinstall the clevis pin and hairpin.

Depth Stake/TransportWheelsAssembly \

Wheel Support RodAssembly

throttle control all the way up against thehand grip. The engine is govemorcontrolled and should be run at full throttle.

• Grasp the handles firmly and slowly tilt theunit forward to begin the tilling action.

• As the tines begin to make contact with theground, hold back on the handles so thatthe tines will dig and not ride forward over

the ground. Hold back until the tines diginto the soil.

• If the tilled depth is too deep or tooshallow, turn off the engine and reset thedepth stake or depth rod.

• If depth stake or depth rod is not control-ling forward action, lower the depth stakeor depth red. If the unit is not goingforward, raise the depth stake or depthrod.

/K CAUTION: Keep away from the ro-

tating tines. Rotating tines can cause in-jury.BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

FILL GAS

The two cycle engine used on this cultivatorrequires a mixture of gasoline and oil for lu-brication of the bearings and other movingparts. The correct fuel mixture ratio is 24:1(see Fuel Mixture Chart). Gasoline and oilmust be premixed in a clean gasoline con-tainer. Always use fresh, clean unleaded

Clevis Pin.X_ gasoline.Dep_ Stake_ /_. CAUTION: Gasoline is flammableurac_t _ and caution must be used when handling

_ __ or storing it. Do not fill fuel tank while culti-__ vator is running hot or when it is in an en-

Hairptn._. _ L--_ closed area. Keep fuel away from open"_ '_ '_'_ flame and electrical spark. DO NOT

I_ SMOKE while mixing fuel or filling the fuel

_J tank. Never fill fuel tank completely, but fillit to within 1/4 - 1/2 inch from the top to

Dep_ Round

• Start the engine, tilt the unit back on thedepth stake or depth red until the tinesare off the ground and squeeze the

provide space for expansion of fuel. Al-ways fill fuel tank outdoors and use a fun-nel or spout to prevent spilling; Make sureto wipe up 0ny spilled fuel before startingthe engine.

Store gasoline in a clean, approved con-tainer, and keep the cap in place on thecontainer. Keep gasoline in a cool, well-ventilated place, never indoors. To assurevolatility, never buy more than a 30 daysupply of gasoline. Gasoline is intended tobe used as a fuel for internal combustionengines; therefore, do not use gasoline forany other purpose. Since many children

like the smell of gasoline, keep it out oftheir reach because the fumes are dan-gerous to inhale, as well as being explo-sive.

Z_ WARNING: Experience indicatesthat alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol orusing ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-ture which leads to separation and forma-tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas candamage the fuel system of an engine whilein storage. To avoid engine problems, thefuel system should be emptied before stor-age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gastank, start the engine and let it run until thefuel lines and carburetor are empty. Usefresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc-tions for additional information. Never useengine or carburetor cleaner products in thefuel tank or permanent damage may occur.GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE

Mix gasoline and oil 24:1 as follows:

• Pour 1 U.S. quart of fresh, clean,unleaded automotive gasoline into agallon gasoline container.

• Add 5.3 oz.(found in carton) of clean,high quality SAE 30 or SAE 40 two-cycleoil into the gasoline container.IMPORTANT: DO NOT use OutboardMotor Oil or Multi-Viscosity Oils, suchas 10W-30 or 10W-40.

• Reinstall the cap on the gasoline con-tainer and shake container vigorously sothe oil mixes with the gasoline.

• Add an additional 3 U.S. quarts ofgasoline to the gallon container andshake the container again.

• This completes the special gasolinemixing procedure. It can now be pouredinto the cultivator fuel tank.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT fill fuel tank withgasoline that does not have oil mixed init. Do not use gasoline additives becausethe engine may be damaged. Shake thegasoline container before each filling ofthe fuel tank.

Add More Gas(3 U.S. Quarts)

or 5.3 oz.

1 U.S. '_.Gallon Shake CanContainer

FUEL MIXTURE CHART (Mixture 24:1)

u.S. S.I. (METRIC)

GAS OIL GAS OIL

1 Gal. 5.3 oz. 4 Liters .167 L

2 Gal. 11 oz. 8 Liters .333 L

5 Gal. 27 oz. 20 Liters .833 L

TO START THE ENGINE

Before starting the engine, be sure youhave read and understood all the instruc-

tions on the preceding pages.• Fill the fuel tank to 1/2 inch below the

bottom of the fill neck with fresh fuel mix

and reinstall the fuel tank cap securely.Never use fuel that may be stale fromlong periods of storage.

• Move the on-off switch to the ON

position.• Move the choke control (see figure, page

5) to the FULL CHOKE position (all theway down).

NOTE: A warm engine should not requirechoking.

• Tilt the cultivator back on the depth stakeor transport wheels to raise the tines offthe ground.

• Grasp the upper handle firmly to stabilizethe cultivator.

• Move shut-off toggle switch to ON.• Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE

position.• Grasp starter handle and pull slowly until

you feel drag.• Return starter handle slowly to original

position.• Pull handle with rapid, full arm strokes

until engine starts.• When engine starts, move choke lever to

HALF CHOKE position.• When engine runs smoothly, move choke

lever to NO CHOKE position.NOTE: If the tines do not stop when thethrottle control is released, adjust thecarburetor idle speed as instructed inCarburetor Adjustment paragraph in theService/Adjustments section on page 11.

• To stop the engine, release the throttlecontrol and move the on-off switch to the

OFF position.

• If the engine becomes flooded, see theSpark Plug Maintenance paragraph in theMaintenance section of this manual.

Then pull the starter rope with the chokelever in the NO CHOKE position.

Z_ CAUTION: The muffler and sur-rounding areas become hot after runningthe engine. Avoid these areas.

CULTIVATING HINTS

• Tilling is digging in, turning over andbreaking up packed soil before planting.Loose unpacked soil helps root growth.Best tilling depth is 4 to 6 inches. A tillerwill also clear the soil of unwanted

vegetation. The decomposition of thisvegetation matter enriches the soil.Depending on the climate (rainfall andwind), it may be advisable to till the soil atthe end of the growing season to furthercondition the soil.

• Avoid tilling soil that is too dry as it willpulverize and produce a dust that will nothold water. Also, tilling soil that is too wetwill be hard on the machine and produceunsatisfactory clods.

• Better growth will be obtained in tilledground if a relatively small area is tilledproperly and the tilled ground is usedsoon after tilling to preserve the moisturecontent.

• The depth stake (on the back of thecultivator) serves a dual purpose (seefigure, page 6). It helps regulate thedepth of the cut to a uniform level andalso acts as a brake to help the operatorcontrol the speed of the cultivator.

• Lowering the depth stake will slow thecultivator and make it till deeper. Raisingthe depth bar will allow it to move fasterand till more shallow.

• If the cultivator stops forward motion andtries to dig deeper than necessary, movethe handles from side to side to startforward motion.

• Cultivating is loosening or digging aroundgrowing plants which allows the plants tofloudsh.

• When using the cultivator to removeweeds, it is best to cultivate no deeperthan 1-1/2 inches. Cultivating deeper willonly pull to the surface ungerminatedweed seeds. You may want to raise thedepth bar to lessen the braking action.

• When cultivating around plants or closeareas, you may want to remove theoutside tines (see Tine Replacementparagraph in the Service/Adjustmentssection of this manual).

/_ CAUTION:• Read the Owner's manual.• Know location and functions of all

controls.

• Keep all safety devices and shields inplace.

• Never allow children or uninstructed

adults to operate cultivator.• Shut off engine before unclogging tines or

making repairs.• Keep bystanders away from machine.• Keep away from rotating parts and tines.

They can cause injury.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NO. 536.292510

536.292520

DATE CODE:

DATE OFPURCHASE:

HORSE POWER: 2 HP

DISPLACEMENT: 3.0 cu. in.(49.2 cc)

GASOLINE CAPACITY: 20 oz.

FUEL/OIL MIX RATIO: 24:1 Gas To Oil

(Use Unleaded Regular) 5.3 Oz. Oil/1 Gal. Gas

SPARK PLUG : Champion

(Gap .035 in.)RCJ -8Y

IDLE RPM: 1700-3000

8

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

SERVICERECORDS

Fill in dates asyou completeregular service

TightenAll Screws and Nuts

LubricateTine Shaft

LubricateTransmission

Check Spark Plug

Clean end Re-Oil Air Cleaner Filter

CylinderExhaustPo_ls

DrainFuel

SCHEDULE

Before After Every Every Before BeforeEach first 2 25 75 Storage EachUse , Hours Hours Hours Season

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SERVICEDATES

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this cultivator does notcover items that have been subjected to op-erator abuse or negligence. To receive fullvalue from the warranty, the operator mustmaintain the cultivator as instructed in thismanual. The above chart is provided to as-sist the operator in properly maintaining thecultivator.

LUBRICATION

Every 25 hours and/or at the beginning ofeach season, the gear box should be filledwith lubricant. Tubes of gear lubricant areavailable from most automotive supplystores. Use portable tool grease such asLubriplate 630AA (Product No. 06787, 1-3/4oz. tube) or Lubriplate GR-132 (Product No.15892, 10 oz. tube). The tine shaft shouldhave oil applied to it before storage and af-ter it is cleaned by flushing it with water.The illustration to the right is provided to as-sist the operator in propedy maintaining thecultivator.

Z_ CAUTION: Allow the transmission to

cool before filling with grease.• Remove both left side tines. See Service

and Adjustments section in this manual.• Remove the air vent screw from the top

left side of the transmission.

• Using a grease gun, fill the transmissionthrough the grease fitting until the newgrease begins to come out of the air ventscrew hole.

• Reinstall the air vent screw.• Check the condition of the felt washer in

the side of the transmission at the tine

shaft. Replace the felt washer if it isdamaged (see Repair Parts section inthis manual).

• Clean tine shaft and spread a few dropsof oil on shaft in tine replacement areas.Reinstall the tines.

• Remove the right side tines. Check thefelt washer for damage, clean and oil thetine shaft. Reinstall the tines.

Transmission

Air Vent Screw Tine Shaft(Oil the tineshaft beforestorage andafter cleaning,if the cultivatoris flushedwithwater)

Felt-

Grease fitting(Lubricatethe gearbox withLubriplate630AA orLubriplate GR-132

View of Left Side With Tines Removed

ENGINE

SPARK PLUG M_NTENANCE

If the engine is flooded, clean the areaaround the spark plug base to prevent for-eign material from entering the cylinderswhen the plug is removed. Remove and drythe spark plug. Regap the electrodes to.035" if necessary. If a new spark plug isneeded, refer to the Product Specificationschart in this manual for the proper replace-ment. Tighten the spark plug firmly. If atorque wrench is available, torque the sparkplug to 15 foot- pounds.

AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE

The air cleaner filter should be cleaned andre-oiled after every 25 hours of use. Cleanmore often under dusty conditions.

IMPORTANT: The engine can be worn outin a very short period of time if dirt or grit isallowed to enter the engine.

To clean the air filter, do the following:• Loosen screws on air cleaner cover and

remove the cover.• Remove foam element from air cleaner.

Foam Element

bg Cover

• Wipe inside of air cleaner housing clean.• Clean foam element by washing in strong

solution of water and household deter-

gent. Rinse thoroughly in clean water.• Wrap foam element in clean cloth and

squeeze out (do not twist) all the liquiduntil dry.

• Cover the ends and side of the foamelement with same oil used in fuelmixture. Knead the foam element

between fingers to distribute oil andremove excess oil.

• Reinstall foam element in air cleanerhousing.

• Service foam element carefully. Inspectfor deterioration or damage. A defective,improperly serviced, or mistakenlyassembled air filter will allow dirt particlesto enter the engine.

• Reassemble the filter. Place the cover onthe air cleaner housing and tighten screwsto secure cover to the housing.

Z_ CAUTION: Never run engine withoutair cleaner element installed. A defective aircleaner can result in loss of engine powerand cause excessive wear or damage to en-gine components if dirt or dust is permittedto enter the engine through the carburetor.An air cleaner that is clogged with dust ordirt should be cleaned and re-oiled.

CYLINDER EXHAUST PORTS

The cylinder exhaust ports should becleaned after each seventy-five (75) to onehundred (100) hours of operation. For thisprocedure we recommend that you takeyour unit to a Craftsman Service Center,

CLEANING

Always remove the dirt and debris from thecultivator after each use. Remove anystring, wire or vegetation that may becomelodged in the mechanism and stop the linerotation. Proceed as follows:

• Release the throttle control and move theon-off switch to the OFF position, thendisconnect the spark plug wire.

• Remove the hairpin and clevis pinsecuring the tine(s) assembly to the shaftand remove the tine(s).

• Remove the lodged material. Reassemblethe tine(s) on the shaft and secure with aclevis pin and hairpin.

• Reconnect the spark plug wire and restartthe engine.

Front View

Clevis Pins Lodged Item Clevis ;'ins

10

Tines Hairpinsission Side

pins Tines

TINE REPLACEMENT

The cultivator is left hand or right hand asviewed from the operator's position behindthe unit,

All four tines on this unit are different andcannot be interchanged. The tines must beproperly installed as shown in figures to theright or the cultivator will not function prop-erly.

For working close around plants or in smallareas, the outside tines may be removed toreduce the tilling width to about 7 inches, Toreinstall the outside tines see below.

Z_ CAUTION: The tines are self sharp-ening and will become quite sharp fromuse. Handle carefully.

The tines will all wear fairly evenly. If thetines are being replaced because of wear,we recommend that all four tines be re-placed at the same time. To replace thetines, do the following:• Place the on-off switch to the OFF

position and disconnect the spark plugwire.

• While wearing gloves, remove thehairpins and the clevis pins from the tineson one side of the unit and then remove

the tines. See figure, previous page.• Clean the tine shaft and oil it at the tine

locations.• Place the inside tine on the tine shaft and

reinstall the clevis pin and hairpin.• When the tines are properly installed, the

letter R will be visible on the outside of

the right-hand tine (the letter L on the left-hand fine). The letter should appearopposite the small hole in the side of thetine.

• Place the outside tine on the tine shaft

and reinstall the clevis pin and hairpin.• The outside tine cutting tips will all bend

in toward the inside tine. The letter R on

the right side or L on the left side shouldbe visible from the outside of the unit.

• Repeat the above steps on the oppositeside of the unit.

• Check to make sure the tines areinstalled on correct side of the unit.

Properly Installed Right Side Tines

Right Side indicator

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

A dirty air cleaner will cause the engine torun improperly and/or smoke excessively.Be sure the air cleaner is clean before ad-justing the carburetor. Never make unnec-essary adjustments to the carburetor. Thecarburetor was set at the factory to operateefficiently under most applications. How-ever, if adjustments are required, we recom-mend you contact your nearest CraftsmanService Center. If you feel that you are com-petent to make carburetor adjustment pro-ceed as follows:

m_a CAUTION: Use extreme whencare

ing adjustments that require the engineto be running. Keep hands, feet, hair andloose clothing away from any moving part.

• Turn the mixture adjustment screwclockwise to close.

IMPORTANT: Tighten the adjustingscrew with your fingers to prevent dam-age to the carburetor or adjusting screw.Turn the mixture screw counterclockwise

open one (1) turn.Start the engine and let it warm upapproximately 3 to 5 minutes. Do notadjust the c_rburetor when the engine iscold.

If the engine falters or stops after thechoke lever is moved to the CHOKE OFF

position, open the mixture adjusting screwan additional 1/8 turn counterclockwise.

With the engine running, release thethrottle control (idle position) to make themixture adjustments. Then perform thefollowing:

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•Tum the mixture adjusting screw slowlyclockwise until the engine falters. Notethis location.

•Tum the mixture adjusting screw slowlycounterclockwise until the engine starts

to sputter. Note this location.• Turn the mixture adjusting screw

clockwise until it is halfway between the

first position where the engine falteredand the second position where the

engine started to sputter.

Idler SpeWedAdjustingScrew

AdjustingScrew

Engine Shown With Air Cleaner Removed

The idle speed may need to be adjustedafter making the mixture adjustment. If"the tines do not turn when the engine isrunning and the throttle control isreleased, the idle speed will not needadjusting. If the tines turn when thethrottle control is released, do thefollowing:• Have someone tilt the cultivator back

on its depth stake so that the tines areoff the ground.

• Start the engine.• With the throttle in the released (idle)

position, turn the idle speed adjustingscrew countemlockwise until the tines

stop rotating.

,_ CAUTION: Never tamper with the en-

gine governor which is factory set for properengine speed. Over-speeding the engineabove the factory set high speed can bedangerous. If you think the engine-governedhigh speed needs adjusting, contact yournearest Craftsman Service Center.

AZ..._CAUTION: Never store engine withfuel in tank indoors or in enclosed, poorlyventilated areas where fuel fumes manyreach an open flame, spark or pilot light ason a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer,etc.

NOTE: The cultivator should be immedi-ately prepared for storage at the end of theseason or if the unit will not be used for 30

days or more.

CULTIVATOR

• Thoroughly clean the cultivator. Removeall dirt and debris from the engine andunit.

• Remove the tines, oil the tine shaft andreinstall the tines (see Service andAdjustments section in this manual).

• Loosen the tee knobs that secure the

upper handle to the lower handle.• Carefully fold the upper handle down,

making sure the throttle is not kinked.Tighten the tee knobs.

The cross piece of the upper handle(between the lower handles) can now beused as a carry handle or can be hookedover a wall hook to store the cultivator upoff the floor and out of the way.If possible, store your cultivator indoorsand cover it to give protection from dustand dirt.Cover the cultivator with a suitable

protective cover that does not retainmoisture. Do not use plastic.

IMPORTANT: Never cover the cultivator

while th_ engine and exhaust areas arestill warm.

NOTE: A yearly checkup or tune-up by aCraftsman Service Center is a good wayto ensure that your cultivator willprovide maximum performance for thenext season.

ENGINE

IMPORTANT: It is important to preventgum deposits from forming in essential fuelsystem parts such as the carburetor, fuel fil-ter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also,experience indicates that alcohol blendedfuels (called gasohol or using ethanol ormethanol) can attract moisture which leadsto separation and formation of acids duringstorage. Acidic gas can damage the fuelsystem of an engine while in storage.

• Drain the fuel from the fuel tank into an

approved container outdoors, away fromopen flame.

Start and run the engine until it stops dueto lack of fuel.

Pull the starter hand!e slowly until youfeel resistance due to compressionpressure, then stop.Release the starter tension slowly toprevent the engine from reversing due tocompression pressure. This position willclose both the intake and exhaust ports toprevent corrosion of the piston andcylinder bore.

TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION

Difficult starting Stale fuel mixture Drain fuel tank. Fill with freshmixture.

or Too much oil in mixture Check fuel mix chart and mixfresh fuel.

Engine runs errati Dirt in fuel tank or out of fuel Clean fuel tank. Fuel tankshould be half full when start-

cally ing engine.

or Carburetor out of adjustment See Carburetor Adjustmentsection.

Engine will not Fouled spark plug Clean and re-gap plug.run at full speed

Plugged air cleaner Clean and re-oil air cleaner.

Engine speed Debris interfering with throttle link- Blow dirt and debris off top ofdoes not increase age carburetor.

properly

Engine smokes Plugged air cleaner Clean and re-oil air cleaner.

excessively Too much oil in fuel mixture Check fuel mix chart and mix

fresh fuel.

Tines continue to Carburetor out of adjustment Adjust carburetor idle speed.rotate when See Carburetor Adjustment

throttle control is in Service and Adjustmentsreleased section of this manual.

Tines will not turn Foreign object lodged in tine Remove lodged item. SeeCleaning in the Maintenancesection of this manual.

Unit does not till Incorrect tine installation Check the tines for properproperly installation. See the Tine

Replacement in the Ser-vice and Adjustments sec-tion of this manual.

CRAFTSMAN10" -2 H.P. CULTIVATOR 536.292510/536.292520

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

REF.NO. PART NO.10 ENGINE

111 5669412 33535013 120380

14 18004217 319306

712452

PART NAME2 HP 143.982070(Bee Engine pages)Flatwasher, .378xl .25x.06 HtRotorWasher, Regsptlk.263x.49x.0_Screw, 1/4-20xl .75Cable, ThrottleOwner's Manual

Ali unnumbered items ereinterchangeable with oppositeslde

SHIELD

323392C

Note: Always use original equipmentparts. Use of service/replacementpartsother than original parts may voidyour warranty.

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

310

--300

REF.

NO. PART NO. PART NAME

300 740061 Transmission Assy.310 340550 Bracket, Assy Depth Flat Bar310 340549 i Bracket, Assy Depth Round Bar311 180024 Screw, 1/4-20xl.25

312 782585 Nut, 1/4-20 Reghexctrlk

318848C

14

CRAFTSMAN 10" - 2 H.P. CULTIVATOR 536.2925101536.292520

TINE SHIELD ASSEMBLY

48O

492

J,95

REFNO. PART NO. PART NAME480 !309073-848 Tine Shield481 273869 Screw, 1/4-20x5.00482 120392 Flatwasher.281x.63x.065

483 46931 Nut, 1/4-20 Wdfl Lock490 56158 Felt Washer .68xl .46x.12491 56157-853 Tine, Assy InnerLH

REF.NO" PART NO.492 ;56155-853

493 156156-853494 156154-853

495 56123496 56180

PART NAMETine, Assy Outer LHTine, Assy Inner RHTine, Assy Outer RHClevis Pin .31xl .38Hair Pin .091Diax1.62Lg

318849D

FLAT BAR ASSEMBLY

650

f-. 662/.

662 .LDf:-! " DEPTHeAR

661 _ii!'ii

ROUND BAR ASSEMBLY

650

661

662\

DEPTH BARASSEMBLY660

REF.NO,

85O660861562563

PART N O.330799-8533336355618033927773664

PART NAME

Wheel Supt Assy Drag StakeClevis Pin .321x.75

Hair Pin .091 Diax1.62LgTire & Rim

Nut, Push On 3/8"318852F

REF.NO. PARTNO.

650 331282

660 333635661 56180662 339277663 73664

PART NAMEWheel Suppt Assy RodClevis Pin .321x.75Hair Pin .091Diax1.62LgTire & RimNut, PushOn 3/8"

323396B

CRAFTSMAN10" - 2 H.P. CULTIVATOR 536.292510/536.252520

DECALS

DETHATCHERDEBRIS SHIELD

(REF)._\\

\\

820\

PART NO.

320711712457305828

PART NAMEReference OnlyDecal, CautionDecal, Tine ShieldCraftsmanDecal, Caution (Starting Inst)

320229C

,821/

_ / CULTIVATOR_ ,/ DEBRIS SHIELD

_ " (REF.)

824

C.

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

REF, ITEM

THROTTLE CONT_

\,.,.- \

PART NO.56237-853339398-853339399-853561997830001203931352712037656778426635712267

PART NAME

Upper HandleLower Handle, LH

Lower Handle, RHCarr. Bolt, 5116-18xl .63Formed WasherFlatwasher .344x.69x.065

T Knob, 2/Blade w/516/18Nut, 5/16-18 Reghex

Hand GripScrew, 10-16xl .50 TapCable Tie

319375C

16

CRAFTSMAN 2-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER: 143.982070Carburetor No. 640901

REF. PARTNO. NO.

640901

12

33A3B456717

202127

2830313445

2

632954632928

632926632950632949632939A

632929A632930632931632946640908640904

632916632915632918632920632917632919

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

Throttle Return SpringDust Seal RetainerDust Seal Retainer Screw

SpacerDust Seal Washer

Dust SealThrottle ShutterThrottle Shutter Screw

Idle Speed ScrewIdle Mixture Screw

Idle Tension Spring

Hinge Pin• Metering Lever* Inlet Needle

Metering Lever SpringMetering Lever Pin Screw

• Fuel Inlet Screen

REF.

NO.

4850

51

525360

6162

63

6465

686970

17

PARTNO.

,632902632904

632903

632905632906632933

640909632908

632907

632988632945

640906640907632934

PART NAME

* Welch Plug* Diaphragm

(Included in 60 & 70)* Cover Gasket

(Included in 60 & 70)CoverCover Screw

Repair Kit(Incl. items marked * in notes)Module Clamp Screw

* Pump Diaphragm

(Included in 60 & 70)• Pump Gasket

(Included in 60 & 70)Pump CoverPump Cover Screw

Adjustment Umiter ModuleAdjustment Limiter CapDiaghragm/Gasket Set(Incl. 50_ 51_ 62 & 63)

CRAFTSMAN 2-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER: 143.982070

[_ J 26"L

370-0 _'-298'-- '_"297

277

16E16C-

18423O

18

CRAFTSMAN 2-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER: 143.982070

REF.NO. PART NO.1 250303

13

13A

16B

16C

19

2030

39

42

44

69

7778

79

89

9091

91 A

91 B

92

93

100

101103

1110

119

135

177

178

184

187187 A

2O0

203

204209

210

211216

23O

243243 A

245

650888

270288A

270298490324650986

570716

510328

290664310285A

310275530163

510348

530110

510319

650844

611054611180

590691

590692

650985

650848650849

611056

610118651007

611135510349

611049

650858

650580

510327B

570648A570698A

570700

570701

651042651042

27793

651047570712

570649A

650955650964

450252

PART NAME

Cylinder(Incl. 119,184,187&187._Screw, Torx T-30,4-20 x 43/84"Crankcase Ass'y.(Incl. 20 & 44)Crankcase Cover Ass'y.Air VaneScrew, Torx T-8,3-48 x 7/32"Governor SpringOil SealCrankshaftPiston & Rod Ass'y.(Incl. 42)Ring SetCartridge Bearing"O" RingBall BearingOil SealScrew, 1/4-20 x 3/4"Flywheel KeyFlywheelPawl SpringStarter PawlScrew, 12-24 x 11/64"BellevUleWasherFlywheel NutSolid State Ignition(Incl. 101)Spark Plug CoverScrew, Torx T-15,10-24 x 15/16"Ground WireCylinder Head GasketResistor Spark Plug(RCJ8Y)Carburetor MountingStudLock Nut, 10-24Carburetor GasketSpacerAir Baffle

Speed Control BodyCompression SpringScrew, T-15, 8-32 x 1"Screw, T-15, 8-32 x 1"Conduit ClipScrew,T-15 10-24x21/32'R.P.M. Adjusting Lever"O" RingScrew, 10-32 x 29/32"Thread InsertAir Cleaner Filter

REF.NO.

5209O0

900

PART NO.

450255

450253

650867

350435650850

650939

510347

390322

650938410246A

410253

27261

650954

410277A

410280

570659610650B

550228

35977

550239

550247640901

590690

PART NAME

Air Cleaner FilterAir Cleaner CoverScrew, 10-24 x 1/2"BlowerHousing BaseScrew, 8-32 x 1-9/16"StudExhaust GasketMuffler (Incl. 274 & 277)Screw, 1/4-20 x 2.409"Fuel LineFuel Line ClampWasher

Locknut,8-32Fuel Tank (Incl.290,292, 298,301&370C)Fuel CapBlowerHousing PlugToggle SwitchInstructionDecalCaution DecalChoke DecalEmissionsDecal

Carburetor (Incl. 184)Rewind Starter &HousingAss'y.

Clutch (Supplied by OEM)Replacement engine 710580, orderfrom 71-999

Replacement S/B 710542B, orderfrom 71-999

CRAFTSMAN 2-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER: 143.982070Starter No. 590690

12 @

6 3

,J I Ill_1' -

REFNO,

134568912

13

PARTNO.

590690650987

650985

650147

590691

590692_590693

590562590639

590452

PART NAME

Rewind Starter & HousingAss'y.Retainer Screw, 10-24 x 1-3/8"Pawl Screw, 12-24 x 11/64"WasherPawl SpringPawlPulleyRewind SpringStarter Rope (#4 rope, 71" long)Starter Handle

2O

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