Craftsman 536.7974 To ADD Engine OIL, Fill/Add Oil, Before Starting Engine, Fill GAS

TO USE THE BEVEL CUT FEATURE

Bevel edging reduces the need to edge as often creating a type of trench along your

sidewalk, driveway and etc. Move the in-

dex lever to the bevel cut position and se- cure index lever in the slot. Prior to starting

the engine, line the Edger up as if you were

going to bevel cut and move the depth con- trol lever down to test the blade location.

Return the depth control lever to the .fOr-

ward slot of the adjustment bracket to raise the blade. Start the engine and move the depth control lever to the desired depth of

cut.

TO ADD ENGINE OIL

•Place the Edger on a level surface.

•Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick as shown in next figure.

•Fill the engine crankcase, pouring slowly.

DO NOT OVERFILL. For approximate

capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICA- TIONS on page 11 of this manual.

Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick and tighten securely. Wipe away excess oil. Check oil before each use. Add if needed.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

PRE-USE CHECK OF CONTROLS

All controls should be checked for proper function before servicing or starting the

engine.

•Move the depth control lever into all four positions in the selector plate. Make sure the depth control lever snaps irtt0._allffo.ur holes as shown in figure on page 6! '

•Return the depth control lever to the forward hole in the selector plate.

FILL/ADD OIL:

This Edger was shipped with a 20 ounce container of SAE30 motor oil. This oil must

be added to the engine before operating. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and fill the crankcase to FULL line on dipstick, Your engine may not require the entire 20

ounces of oil. DO NOT OVERRLL. Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely each time you

check the oil level. ,_

OIL RECOMMENDATIONS _!'!_'

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG, Select

the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature:

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32°F	:	I

NOTE: Although multi-viscosityoils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosityoils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Fill Tube

:ill Cap/

Dipstick

Z_ CAUTION: Never fill the gas tank while the engine is running or hot.

Immediately wipe off any spilled gasoline before attempting to start the engine.

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_Fuel Fill Cap

FILL GAS:

Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade automotive gasoline. Be sure that the container you pour the gasoline from is clean and free from dust or other foreign particles. Never use gasoline that may be stale from long periods of storage in the container. Reinstall fuel cap.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30

days or longer. Drain fuel tank, start engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor

are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructions for additional informa- tion. Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma- nent damage may occur.