Engine; Spark Plug Maintenance; Air Cleaner Maintenance; Cleaning - Craftsman 536.292510 Owner's Manual

ENGINE
SPARK PLUG M_NTENANCE
If the engine is flooded, clean the area
around the spark plug base to prevent for-
eign material from entering the cylinders
when the plug is removed. Remove and dry
the spark plug. Regap the electrodes to
.035" if necessary. If a new spark plug is
needed, refer to the Product Specifications
chart in this manual for the proper replace-
ment. Tighten the spark plug firmly. If a
torque wrench is available, torque the spark
plug to 15 foot- pounds.
AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE
The air cleaner filter should be cleaned and
re-oiled after every 25 hours of use. Clean
more often under dusty conditions.
IMPORTANT: The engine can be worn out
in a very short period of time if dirt or grit is
allowed 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
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• 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 liquid
until dry.
• Cover the ends and side of the foam
element with same oil used in fuel
mixture. Knead the foam element
between fingers to distribute oil and
remove excess oil.
• Reinstall foam element in air cleaner
housing.
• Service foam element carefully. Inspect
for deterioration or damage. A defective,
improperly serviced, or mistakenly
assembled air filter will allow dirt particles
to enter the engine.
• Reassemble the filter. Place the cover on
the air cleaner housing and tighten screws
to secure cover to the housing.
Z_ CAUTION: Never run engine without
air cleaner element installed. A defective air
cleaner can result in loss of engine power
and cause excessive wear or damage to en-
gine components if dirt or dust is permitted
to enter the engine through the carburetor.
An air cleaner that is clogged with dust or
dirt should be cleaned and re-oiled.
CYLINDER EXHAUST PORTS
The cylinder exhaust ports should be
cleaned after each seventy-five (75) to one
hundred (100) hours of operation. For this
procedure we recommend that you take
your unit to a Craftsman Service Center,
CLEANING
Always remove the dirt and debris from the
cultivator after each use. Remove any
string, wire or vegetation that may become
lodged in the mechanism and stop the line
rotation. Proceed as follows:
• Release the throttle control and move the
on-off switch to the OFF position, then
disconnect the spark plug wire.
• Remove the hairpin and clevis pin
securing the tine(s) assembly to the shaft
and remove the tine(s).
• Remove the lodged material. Reassemble
the tine(s) on the shaft and secure with a
clevis pin and hairpin.
• Reconnect the spark plug wire and restart
the engine.
Front View
Clevis Pins Lodged Item Clevis ;'ins
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Tines Hairpins
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Side
pins Tines