Craftsman 536.797400 - Manual (Page 5)

TO ASSEMBLE THE EDGER
• Pivot the upper handle upward being
careful not to pinch or pull the engine
control wire, until the mounting holes in
the upper handle align with the mounting
hoies in the lower handle. Install (2) 5/16-
18x1-1/4 inch hex head screws and (2)
5/16-18 hex lock nuts (found in parts ,
bag) in the empty handle holes and
tighten ail four clamping bolts. Locknuts
should be to the inside of the handles as
shown in figure below.
• All four bolts must be tightened to the
point that the head of the bolt cuts into
the paint on the handles. This will allow a
good connection allowing the engine
control lever to stop the engine when
released.
Rear
Selection
Lower
Handle
5/16-18
Hex Head
Locknut
5/16-18X1-1/4inch
Hex Head Screw
Insert one end of the control rod from right
to left through the hole in the linkage
bracket located inside the frame on the
rear axle. Attach with hairpin found in
parts bag. See figure below.
Place the depth control lever in the rear
selection slot. While pushing down on the
upper handle to the point that the front
wheel is raised off the ground, pul! up on
the other end of the control rod until you
can insert the end of the control rod from
right to left through the hole in the depth
control lever. Attach with hairpin. See next
figure.
Return depth control lever to the forward
most selection slot for transport and
starting.
Hair Pin
Linkage Bracket
Contro!
Rod
Loosen the adjustable front wheel T-knob,
and push down on the T-knob until the
front of the unit comes to a resting point.
The engine mounting surface should be
parallel to the surface the unit is resting
on for best edging results.
Loosen the rope guide nut (1/4-20 hex
head cenlerlock) located on the inside of
the right handle enough to let starter rof
through as shown below.
Thread starter rope through the guide.
Tighten rope guide nut.
Rope Guide Nut
(1/4-20 Reghexctrik)
Confrol
✓ CHECKLIST
Before you operate your new Edger, to
ensure that you receive the best perfor­
mance and satisfaction from this quality
product, please review the following
checklist:
✓ All assembly instructions have been
completed.
✓ No remaining loose parts in carton.
Keep in safe place.
✓ All fasteners have been properly in­
stalled and tightened.
While learning how to use your Edger,
pay extra attention to the following impor­
tant Hems:
✓ ✓ Engine oil is at proper level.
✓ ✓ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,
regular Unleaded gasoline.
✓ ✓ Become familiar with all controls, their
location and funclton. Operate controls
before starting engine.