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- Page 1 6.5 Horsepower HIGHWHEEL WEEDTRIMM_L_ MODEL NO. 536.773510 Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating instructions before first use of this product. SEARS, ROEBUCK CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A 712490 02/17/99...
- Page 2 Craftsman will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workman- ship If this Craftsman Weedtrimmer is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty ap-...
- Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices Trimmer. It means: "Attention! ARNING: Look for this symbol Become Alert! Your Safety Is involved." to point out important safety precautions, Only use accessories approved by the General Operation manufacturer Read. understand, and follow al! instruc- 15 Operate only in daylight or good artificial tions on the machine and in the manual(s)
- Page 4 SAFETY RULES Never refuel the machine indoors slopes require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not trim it De trim across the face of slopes; never up and Never store the machine or fuel con- down Do net trim excessively steep slopes...
- Page 5 SAFETY RULES INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature sup- plied with the producL Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol. Control And Operating Symbols Fuel Slow Fast...
- Page 6 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG Owner's Manual - Parts Bag size) _,._ Not shown actual 2 Sets - Trimmer Lines (0.155 inch diameter) 1 - T-Handle Wrench 1 - Safety Glasses 1 - 20 oz, Bottle Oil TO REMOVE TRIMMER FROM CARTON glasses or eye shields while...
- Page 7 ASSEMBLY TO RAISE HANDLE Hold the handle with one hand and loosen both handle adjustment knobs until the 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 poMtion behind the trim- mer Put the handle in a...
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY ENGINE PREPARATION Fill Crankcase With The tdmmer was shipped with a container of Fuel Cap SAE30 motor oil This oil must be added to the engine before operating Oil Fill Cap/ Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick shown in Figure 4 Fill the crankcase to the FULL line on oil fill cap/dipstick DO NOT OVER-...
- Page 9 OPERATDON KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE the trim- mer To familiarize yourself with the location of the controls, compare the illustrations with your trim- rner Save this manual for future reference, Control Bail Trimmer Head Drive Lever ._pper...
- Page 10 OPERATION HOW TO USE THE TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE LEVER Control Bail To engage the trimmer head, hold the con° _Handle trol bail against the handle Move the trimmer head drive lever forward to en- gage the trimmer head See Figure 6 The faster the engine runs, the faster the trim- mer head will rotate Once the trimmer head is rotating,...
- Page 11 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE How To Fill With Gasoline Recommendation Only use high quality detergent oil rated with NOTICE; ENGINES WHICH CERTI- API service classification SG Select the oil's FIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA SAE viscosity grade according to your ex- US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS...
- Page 12 OPERATION NOTE: If engine fails to start after three TO START THE ENGINE 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 WARNING: Never run the en=...
- Page 13 MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS Before Every Every Every SERVICE Each Fill in datesas you DATES Hours Hours Hours Noted complete regular service. ;,.., . .,,,,..,, I Check Engine Oil Level Check trimmer Lines Check Trimmer Head Engagement Engine/Machine Cleaning Check Nuts and Bolts Check Spark Plug Change Engine Oil...
- Page 14 MAaNTENANCE LUBRICATION How To Lubricate The Jackshaft Assembly A grease fitting is provided to lubricate the jacksheft assembly Use a grease gun with au- tomotive type grease to lubricate the jackshaff Figure 11 assembly as shown in Figure 11 How To Change Engine Connect the spark plug wire to the spark Change...
- Page 15 MABNTENANCE HOW TO SERVICE Engine Debris Shield THE ENGINE SPARK PLUG To access the engine or the spark plug, re- move the engine debris shield as shown in Figure 14 After engine service is completed, replace the engine debris shield Wingnut Figure 14 SPARK PLUG...
- Page 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Make sure that all 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 For the best performance, use a heavy Trimmer Une Shield...
- Page 17 SERVDCE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE HANDLE Use the knobs, on each side of the handle, to adiust the height of the handle Hold the handle with one hand and loosen both knobs until the ratchet teeth are dis- engaged Do net remove the knobs Figure 17...
- Page 18 FAST position. Engage and disengage the trimmer head several times, When dis- engaged, make sure the trimmer head com- pletely stops when resting on the ground. If the trimmer head continues to rotate, take trimmer nearest Craftsman Service Center. 712490...
- Page 19 If you do net want to remove gasoline, add make sure that the trimmer will provide a fuel stabilizer, such as Craftsman fuel maximum performance for the next sea- stabilizer No 33500, to any gasoline left in the tank...
- Page 20 Dirty air filter Replace air fitter Carburetor out of adjustment For carburetor adjustment. take the unit to a Craftsman Service Center Wait several minutes before Engine flooded starting Throttle control lever in Move throttle lever to FAST...
- Page 21 Engine cooling system clogged engine cooling fins Carburetor out of adjustment Adjust carburetor Take the unit to a Craftsman Service Center Oil level is low Add oil i Defective throttle control Engine will not stop Inspect and replace lever or wire running.
- Page 22 SLOPE GUBDE ",,4 • ..D..._'..GR_._ BIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL .: • ..S ..TREE, A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE "I"..... POLE, OR A FENCE. " ....."..OLD,, ^ • - "...