Checklist, To Assemble the Edger | Craftsman 536.7974 manual

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 holes in the lower handle. Install (2) 5/16- 18 x 1-1/4 inch hex head screws and (2) 5/16-18 hex lock nuts (found in parts. bag) in the empty handle holes and tighten all 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 slop the engine when released.

Lower

Handle

5/16-18 Hex Head Locknut

Rear

Con_ol

Rod

Hair F

•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 centeriock) located on the inside of the right handle enough to let starter through as shown below.

•Thread starter rope through the guide.

•Tighten rope guide nut.

Rope Guide Nut

(1/4-20 Rec.

5/16-18X1-1/,

Hex Head Screw

•Insert one end of the control rod ft'0m 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, pull 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.

Linkage Brack_

Starter Rope

J' 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 p[ace.

,f All fasteners have been properly in- stalled and tightened.

While learning how to use your Edger, pay extra attention to the following impor- tant items:

JJEngine oil is at proper level.

/,/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular Unleaded gasoline.

#'#' Become familiar with all controls, their location and function. Operate controls before starting engine.