Craftsman 536.797420 Owner's Manual page 15

Toremove gasohne,
run the engtne
untd the tank ts empty and the engme
stops
• If you do not want to remove gasohne
a fuel stablhzer (such as Sears
Craftsman fuel stabilizer No 33500)
may be added to any gasoline left in
the tank to mlmmtze gum depas=ts
and acids If the tank is almost empty,
mix stabdlzer w_th fresh gasohne in a
separate contatner and add some to the
tank Always follow mstruct_ons on
stab=hzer container Then run eng=ne at
least 10 mJnutes after stabthzer is added
to allow mtxture to reach carburetor
Store Edger/Trimmer m a safe place See
iMPORTANT under STORAGE (EN-
GINE)
• Store the Edge/Trimmer in the wheels-
down, operating postt=on If the Edger/
Tnmmer is stored in any other pOSFt=On, o _J
from the crankcase could enter the
cylinder, causing a serwce problem
You can keep your engme _n good operating
condition durtng storage by
• Changing od
• Lubr_catmg the p_ston/cylmder area
Thts can be done by first removing the
spark plug and squirting clean engme
otl tnto the spark plug hole Then cover
the spark plug hole with a rag to absorb
oll spray Next, rotate the engme by
pulhng the starter two or three t=mes
Finally, reinstall spark plug and attach
spark plug wtre
ki_[o_oI_
TROUBLE
Difficult starting
or
Engine runs
erratic
CAUSE
Stale fuel
CORRECTION
Dra_n fuel tank Fdl wtth fresh
fuel
Clean and re-gap spark plug
i Replace fuel filter
Clean fuel hne, check gas tank
Have carburetor adjusted
Clean and adjust gap
Tap clean or replace mr cleaner
Clear obstructton
Defectmvespark plug
Clogged fuel line
Blocked fuel hne or empty fuel tank
Carburetor out of adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Clogged atr cleaner
Jammed due to foreign object
Looseblade
Defective belt
Defective qudlbearangs
Damaged or worn blade
Cutting blade
falls to turn Ttghten blade retannmg nut
Replace V-belt
Replace the bearings
Blade falls to cut Reverse blade or replace blade
properly
Excessive Loose parts Stop enghne =mmed=ately, t_ghten
vibration all bolts If vibration continues,
take the unit into the nearest
Sears Service Center
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