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- Page 1 5.5 Horsepower HIGHWHEEL WEEDTRIMMER MODEL NO. 536.773600 Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.llm F--000210M...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Repairnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse or negligence,including bent crankshafts andthe failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructions c ontainedin the owner'smanual. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN WEED- TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.THIS WARRANTY APPMES ONLYWHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES. - Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Trimmer. WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means: "AttenItonl Become Alertl Your Safety Is Involved." General Operation Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer. 1. Read, understand,and follow all instruc- 15.
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Page 4: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES slopes require extra canttoe. If you feel uneasy Never refuel the machine indoors. on a slope, do not trim it. d. Never store the machineor fuel con- Dotrim ecmss _ face of slopes; never up and tainer inside where there is an open down. -
Page 5: International Symbols
SAFETY RULES 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. ControlAndOperatingSymbols Slow Fast Fuel SafetyWarningSymbols WARNING WARNING... -
Page 6: Assembly
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY CONTENTS OF PARTS 1 -Owner_ Manual 1 - ParLs Bag 1 - FuelS_bil_er 2 Sets - Trimmer Llnea 1- T-Handle Wrench 1 - Safety Glasses 1 - 20 oz. Bottle Oil (0.155 inch diameter) TO REMOVE TRIMMER FROM CARTON glasses or eye shields while as- WARNING: Always wear safety... - Page 7 ASSEMBLY HOW TO RAISE THE HANDLE Hold the handle with one hand and loosen both handle adjustment knobs unUlthe ratchet teeth are disengaged. Do not remove the handle adjustment knobs. See Figure 2. Raise the handle to the operating position. Stand in the operator's Handle position behind the trim-...
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Page 8: Operation
OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE the tdm- mer. To famiUadze yourself with the location of the controls,compare the illustrations with your trim- mer. Save this manual for future reference. Control Bail Tdmmer Head Ddve Lever Upper Handle Throltle Control Lever... - Page 9 OPERATION HOW TO USE THE TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE LEVER 1. To engagethe tdrnmerhead,holdthecon- trol bail against the handle. Move the trimmer head drive lever forwardto en- gage the trimmerhead. Sea Figure5. The fasterthe engineruns,the fasterthe tdm- mer headwill rotate, 2. Once the tdmmerhead is rotating,push the tdmmerforwardto tdm.
- Page 10 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE Oil Recommendation How To Fill With Gasoline Only use highqualitydetergentoil rated with NOTICE: ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTI- API serviceclassification SG, Selectthe oil's FIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA SAE viscositygrade according to your ex- US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS pected operatingtemperature: ULGE ENGINES:...
- Page 11 OPERATION HOW TO START THE ENGINE NOTE: If engine fails to start after three pulls, push the primer button two times and NOTE: DO NOT BE ALARMED,your engine again pull the recoil starter handle. will smoke the first time it is started. It is burning off the protectivecoatingthat Is on WARNING: Never...
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Page 12: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICERECORDS Before Every Every Every Fill in dates as you Each SERVICE complete regular service, Hours Hours Hours Noted DATES Check trimmerLines Engine/MachineCleaning Check Spark Plug ServiceAir Filter LubdcateWheel Beadngs Note I - When old lineis halfthe originallength,replacewith new line. Note 2 - Clean dailyif usedin extremelydustyor dirtyconditions. - Page 13 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION How To Lubricate The Jackshaft Assembly A grease fitting is provided to lubricate the jeckshafl assembly, Use e grease gun with au- tomotive type grease to lubricate the jaskshaft assembly as shown in Figure 10. How To Change Engine OII 7.
- Page 14 MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG Check the spark plug every 25 hours. Re- Tighten the spark plug to e torque of 15 place the spark plug if the electrodes are foof-pounds. pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked, Make sure the spark plug is clean. Clean Feeler Gauge 0.030"...
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Page 15: Service And Adjustment
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Make sure that ell moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the wire from the WARNING: Before you inspect, clean or service the trimmer, stop the engine. spark plug. HOW TO REPLACE THE TRIMMER LINE Forthe best performance, u se a heavy Trimmer Une Shield gauge (0.155"... - Page 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE HANDLE Use the knobs, on each side of the handle, to adjust the height of the handle. Hold the handle with one hand and loosen both knobs untilthe ratchet teeth are dis- engaged.
- Page 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT To replace the ddve belt, the trimmer head and shield must be removed as follows. the drive belt, disconnect the wire WARNING: Before you remove from the spark plug. Remove the two fasteners that hold the rear of the shield to the trimmer housing (See Figure 17).
- Page 18 Craftsmanfuel mum performance for the next season. stabilizerNo. 33500, to anygasolineleftin Engine the tank. Craftsman fuel stalibizer will minimizethe formation of gum deposits IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming In fuel system parts and acids.
- Page 19 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART CAUSE TROUBLE CORRECTION Sparkplugwire Engine does not start Connectsparkplugwire. disconnected. Engine notprimed. Primeengine. Defas_ve or incorrectly Inspector replacespark gappedsparkplug. plug. Add fuel. Fueltank empty. Dirtycarburetoror fuelline. Clean carburetor or fuel line. Dirtyair filter. Replaceair tilter. Carburetoroutof adjustment. Forcarburetor adjustment, take the unitto a Sears Service Center.
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Page 20: Trouble Shooting Chart
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Enginecoolingsystem Clean debdsscreen and Engine overheats. clogged, engine coolingfins. Carburetoroutof adjustment, Adjustcarburetor. T ake the unitto a Sears Service Center. Oil level is low. Addoil. Defective throffie control Inspectand replace Engine will not step lever or wire. damaged parts. -
Page 21: Slope Guide
SLOPE GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE, A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE POLE, OR A FENCE. Operate a trimmer across the face of slopes, never up or down slopes. Use this guide and do not trim on e slope greater than 15 degrees. A 10 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 1.7 feet in 10 feet..