Craftsman 536.797501 Operating Instructions Manual page 14

• Turn the mixture adjusting screw slowly
clockwise until the engine falters, Note
this location.
- Turn the mixture adjusting screw slowly
counterclockwise untilthe 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.
Idler
Screw
Adjusting Screw
Engine ShownWith A|r Cleaner Removed
. The 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, if the tines turn when the
throttle control is released, do the
following:
• Have someone tilt the mini tiller/
cultivator back on its depth stake so
that the tines are off the ground.
• Start the engine.
o 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 sat 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 Sears Service Center°
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_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 mini tiller/cultivator should be
immediately prepared for storage at the end
of the season or if the unit wiUnot be used
for 30 days or more,,
MINi TILLER/CULTIVATOR
• Thoroughly clean the minitilter/cultivator.
Remove all dirt and debris from the
engine and unit.
• Remove the tines, oil the line shaft and
reinstall the tines (see Service and
Adjustments section in this manual).
• 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_
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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 mini tiller/
cultivator up off the floor and out of the
way°
If possible, store your mini tiller/cultivator
indoors and cover it to give protection
from dust and dirt.
Cover the mini tiller/cultivator with a
suitable protective cover that does not
retain moisture. Do not use plastic.
IMPORTANT: Never cover the minitiller/
cultivator while the engine and exhaust
areas are still warm..
NOTE: A yearly checkup or tune-up by a
Sears Service Center is a good way to
insure that your mini tiller/cultivator will
provide maximum performance for the
next season.