Storage - Craftsman 536.797502 Operating Instructions Manual

• Turn the mixture adjusting screw slowly
clockwise until the engine falters. Note
' this location.
• Turn the mixture adjusting screw slowly
counterclockwise 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 faltered
and the second position where the
engine started to sputter.
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Screw
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Adjusting Screw
Engine Shown With Air Cleaner Removed
• Tile idle speed may need to be adjusted
after making the mixture adjustment. If
the tines do not turn when the engine is
running and the throttle control is
released, the idle speed will not need
adjusting, tf the tines turn when the
throttle control is released, do the
following:
• Have someone tilt the cultivator/tiller
back on its depth stake so that the
tines are off the ground.
• Start the engine.
. With the throttle in the released (idle)
position, turn the idle speed adjusting
screw counterclockwise until the tines
stop rotating.
CAUTION: Never tamper with the en-
gine governor which is factory set for proper
engine speed. Over-speeding the engine
above the factory set high speed can be
dangerous. If you think the engine-governed
high speed needs adjusting, contact your
nearest Craftsman Service Center.
CAUTION: Never store engine with
fuel in tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas where fuel fumes many
reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as
on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer,
etc.
NOTE: The cultivator/tiller should be imme-
diately prepared for storage at the end of
the season or if the unit will not be used for
30 days or more.
CULTIVATOR/TILLER
• Thoroughly clean the cultivator/tiller.
Remove all dirt and debris from the
engine and unit.
• Remove the tines, oil the tine shaft and
reinstall the tines (see Service and
Adjustments section in this manual).
o 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 be
used as a carry handle or can be hooked
over a wall hook to store the cultivator up
off the floor and out of the way.
if possible, store your cultivator/tiller
indoors and cover it to give protection
from dust and dirt.
Cover the cultivator/tiller with a suitable
protective cover that does not retain
moisture. Do not use plastic.
IMPORTANI": Never cover the cultivator/
tiller while the engine and exhaust areas
are still warm.
NOTE: A yearly checkup or tune-up by a
Craftsman Service Center is a good way
to ensure that your cultivator/tiller will
provide maximum performance for the
next season.
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