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Craftsman 316.29270.1 Operator's Manual

Craftsman 316.29270.1 Operator's Manual

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Operator's
Manuam
4-Cycle
CULTIVATOR
/ EDGER
Model No. 316.29270.1
CAUTION:
Before
using
this
product,
read this
manuam and fom_ow am_
safety
rumes and operating
instructions.
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website:
www.sears.com/craftsman
P/N 769-00871A
(10/04)
PRINTED IN USA

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  • Page 1 / EDGER Model No. 316.29270.1 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manuam and fom_ow am_ safety rumes and operating instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www.sears.com/craftsman P/N 769-00871A (10/04) PRINTED IN USA...
  • Page 2 / Edger For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the instructions to the operator's manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Thepurpose of safetysymbols is toattractyour i SYMBOL MEANING attention to possible dangers, Thesafety symbols, andtheirexplanations, deserve y ourcareful a ttention andunderstanding. Thesafetywarnings d o notby DANGER: Failure to obey a themselves e liminate a nydanger, T heinstructions o r safety warning will warnings t heygivearenot substitutes f or proper result in serious injury to yourself or to accident p revention m easures,...
  • Page 4 • Always stoptheengine andallowittocoolbefore filling Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get thefueltank.Never r emove t hecapofthefueltank,or extremely hot from operation. They remain hot for a addfuel,when theengine ishot.Never o perate theunit short time after you turn off the unit. without t hefuelcapsecurely i n place.
  • Page 5 AND _NTERNAT_ONAL SAFETY SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. MEANING SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE Indicates danger, warning, or SEVERE iNJURY...
  • Page 6 WHEEL ADJUST STARTER ROPE GRIP BRACKET The starter rope gripisattachedtoan eyebo[t inthe The wheel adjust bracketisattachedto thetailpiece bracket, [t isused toadjust thewheels higheror tower. THROTTLE CONTROL EDGER WHEEL BLADE Squeezing the throttle control speeds up the engine and The edger wheel and Made areshipped unnattachedto engages the tines.
  • Page 7 NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil [n Adjusting Tine Depth order to avoid damage to the unit, refer to 0i/ To adjust the wheel support bracket proceed as follows: and Fuel Information to put oH and gas in the crankcase before attempting to start it.
  • Page 8 WARNING: OVERFULUNG OUL CRANKCASE CAUSE SERUOUS PERSONAL (NJURY. Check and maintain the proper oU (eve( in the crank case; it is important and cannot be overemphasized. Check the oU before each use and change it as needed. See Changing the 0#. 4-Cyde Mof.or Oil Recommeded...
  • Page 9 Recommended Fuem Type Fueling the Unit OMfueH is the primaryreason for improper Remove fuel cap. Remove the tag from the fuel tank unit performance. Besureto usefresh, neck. cHean, unHeaded gasoHine. NOTE: Fill or add fuel to the tank only when the cultivator is in a horizontal position (Fig.
  • Page 10 WARNING: ON (J)\_ Operatethis unit only ina well- ventilated outdoorarea, Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal ina confined area. OFF (0) WARNING: Avoid acddental starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 12). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable gosition while starting.
  • Page 11 Operating Tips WARNmNG: Dress propedy to reduce the risk of unjury when operating this unit. Do not wear loose clothing orjeweky. Wear eye and ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear short pants, sandals or operate barefoot. Move the cultivator to the work area prior to starting the engine.
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Maintenance, repiacemenb or repair of the emission controi devices and system may be Perform these required maintenance procedures at the performed by any non-road engine repair frequency stated in the tame. These procedures shouid estaMishment, individuai or authorized service aBo be a part of any seasonai tune-up.
  • Page 13 Checking the OimLevem Changing For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours of , To prevent extensive operation. Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The • engine wear and oil wiI! flow freely and carry away more impurities. damage to the unit, always maintain the proper oil level in the crankcase.
  • Page 14 Air Filter Maintenance 4, Apply enough clean SAE 30 motor oil to lightly coat the filter (Fig. 21). Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. it is an important item to maintain. Faiiure to maintain the air fiiter will[ VOmD the warranty.
  • Page 15 Adjustldme S peedScrew Rocker Cmearance This requires disassembly of the engine. If you feel WARNmNG: Thisunitneeds to unsure or unquaHified to perform this, take the unit to an run duringidHe authorized service center. speed adjustment, Wear protective cHotMng and observe aHH safety instructions NOTE: Inspect the valve to rocker arm clearance with a prevent serious personaH injury, feeler gauge after the first 10 hours of operation...
  • Page 16 3. Disconnect the spark pHugwire. Adjusting Nuts Rocker Arms CHean dirt from around the spark pHug. Remove the iNTAKE spark pHugfrom the cyHinder head by turning a 5/8 in. socket counterclockwise. 5. Remove the engine cover. NOTE: To ease engine cover removal pull the starter EXHAUST rope out a [ittHeto give some shack.
  • Page 17 Repmacing the Spark Plug Spark Arrestor Maintenance Remove the muffler cover. See Rocker Arm Clearance. Use a replacement part number 180852 spark plug. The correct air gap is 0.025 in. (0.655 mm.). Remove the plug 2. With a flat blade screwdriver or Torx T-20 bit, after every 25 hours of operation and check its remove the screw attaching the spark arrestor cover condition.
  • Page 18 Cleaning the Unit 2. Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls. This ensures that all gasoline has been drained from the WARNmNG: To avoid eriou carburetor. personal injury, 3. Allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark plug and always turn the unit off and allow it to cool put 1 oz.
  • Page 19 CAUSE ACTION Fill fueHtank with new fueH Empty fueHtank Primer buHbwasn't pressed enough Press primer buHbfully and sHowly 10 times is flooded Use starting position with the starting lever in Position 3 OHdfueH Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel FouHed spark pHug Replace or clean the spark plug Mugged spark arrestor...
  • Page 20 Engine Type ..............Air-Cooled, 4°Cycle Displacement ..............1.6 cu. in. (262 cc) Idle Speed RPM ..............3,000-3,600 Operating ..............7,200-8,800 Clutch Type ................. Centrifugal ignition Type ................. Electronic On/Off Stop Control ..............Rocker Switch VaUve cUearance (intake and exhaust) ........003-.006 in.
  • Page 22 ENGmNE PARTS - MODEL SEARS CULTIVATOR 4-CYCLE GAS CULTIVATOR Part Numbers On FollowingPage ®...
  • Page 23 ENGINE PARTS - MODEL SEARS CULTIVATOR 4-CYCLE GAS CULTIVATOR item item Part Description Description 753-04028 753-04288 Pulley Retainer Assembly Engine Cover 7!)1-182339 791-182748 Recoil Pulley Engine Cover Screws 7!)1-182651 753-04286 Recoil Spring Canister Starter Rope Eyelet 7!)1-182652 7!)1-182366 Nut Clip Eyelet Nut 791-181079 Pull Handle...
  • Page 24 LOWER CULTIVATOR PARTS - MODEL SEARS CULTIVATOR 4-CYCLE GAS CULTIVATOR If you have 24A Carburetor from the Engine Parts pages, of this parts list, then your replacement Throttle Cable will be 5A. If you have 24B Carburetor from the Engine Parts pages then your replacement Throttle Cable will be 5B,...
  • Page 25 California / EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Rights and Obligations Warranty The California Ak Resources Board, EPA (Envkonmentd Protection Agency), and Sears are pleased to explain the emission Control System Warranty on your 2000 and later small off-road engine. In California and the 49 states, new small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state's stringent anti-smog standards.