Craftsman 536.797420 Owner's Manual page 13

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V-BELT REPLACEMENT
Your edgerrtnmmer _sequtpped w_th a
V-belt made of a special compound If the
belt becomes worn or breaks replace tt wtth
an ortgnal equtpment belt as shown m the
Reparr Parts sectton of th_s manual Never
use a subshtute
• Dtsconnect the spark plug w,re
• Put the clutch lever back or up to release
the tension from the belt
• Remove the two top screws from the
engtne pulley cover as shown In figure
below and remove the cover Make sure
you do not lose the spacer on the rear
screw
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Rear
Screw
• Remove the front screw securing the belt
gutde as shown above to the engine
Then loosen the rear screw and swing the
belt guide away from the belt
• Remove the three screws from the bert
guard as shown _n next figure
• Remove the belt from the engine and quill
assembly pulleys and mstaU the new belt
• Install and secure front belt guard
• Secure the belt guide loosened earher
• RetnstaU the engine pulley cover and
reconnect the spark plug wtre
Belt (
Berews
BLADE REPLACEMENT
The cutting blade _s subject to wear and
damage such as nicks and dents Thts wtll
not generally affect its function
Thts blade _sspecially destgned to not re-
quire sharpening Do not attempt to sharpen
th_sblade The blade _sreversible Itthe
rocks and dents are excessive, remove the
blade, turn it around and reinstall Th;s wdl
provtde a fresh cutlmg edge The blades
should be replaced tf both s_des are worn
and damaged
,_ CAUTION: When remowng or tght-
enmg the blade nut, always use the method
shown rn figure on next page The holding
wrench must always be posthoned on the
nut behmd _he cuttmg blade
/'_ CAUTION Do not attempt to sharpen
th_s blade Sharpenmg could damage tt and
cause _tto break, which may further result in
mjury to yourself or a bystander
To replace the blade, do the following
• D_sconnect spark plug wire
• Remove the 1'2-20 Iocknut shown in next
figure securing the btade to the drive
shaft
• Remove the blade
• Install the new blade and reinstall nut
T_ghten the nut securely
• Reconnect lhe spark plug w_re
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