Craftsman 536.7974 operating instructions Leveling Adjustment, Carburetor Adjustment

LEVELING ADJUSTMENT

•whenthe depth control lever is in the forward adjustment slot, the engine platform should be approximately level

and the edging blade tip should be 1-1/4 to t-1/2 inches above the surface of the

ground.

•When the depth control lever is in the rear adjustment slot the edging guide (see figure below) should be approximately 1/4 inch above the surface which you

are edging and the blade tip should be

2-5/8 to 2-7/8 inches below the surface of the ground. The two middt e adjustment slots provide shallower edging depths.

•To adjust the depth control lever tO give proper blade positions, remove th e spark

plug wire from the spark plug, Place the Edger on a work bench or Stu=rd t_lple._

Position Edger so that the blade:€_ ' extend below the top of the table or work bench, put the depth control lever in the rear adjustment slot and place a 1/4 inch thick shim between the edging guide and the top of the bench or table, see figure

below. Remove the hairpin from the trunnion nut in the lower control rod and

slide the post out of the hole in the linkage bracket. Turn the trunnion nut in (clock- wise) to raise the blade and out (counter

Edging Guide_

Table or Bench Tc

1/4 inch

Space

clockwise) to lower the blade. See figure below. The adjustment is correct when there is a 114 inch space between the edging guide and the bench or table top.

When the rod is adjusted correctly, insert the trunnion nut and washers on the rod

into the hole in the linkage bracket and

replace the hairpin in the hole in the post as shown below.

Linkage Ratwasher

Bracket

TrunrtJon

Lowe_ Nut

Control Rod

•When the adjustment procedure is complete, put the Edger back on the floor and install the spark plug wire on the spark plug. Move depth control lever prior to starting to check assembly.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

The carburetor has been pre-set at the factory and readjustment should not be necessary. However, if the carburetor does need to be adjusted, contact your nearest

Craftsman Service Center.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governedhigh speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest Craftsman

Service Center, which has the proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.