Craftsman 316.29270 Operations Instructions

Operator's Manuam4-CycleCULTIVATOR / EDGERModel No. 316.29270.1CAUTION: Before usingthis product, read thismanuam and fom_ow am_safety rumes and

WARNING: Operatethisunitonlyina well-ventilatedoutdoorarea,Carbon monoxide exhaustfumescan be lethalina confinedarea.WARNING: Avoidacddentalstarting.

Operating Tips1.WARNmNG: Dress propedy toreduce the riskofunjury when operating this unit. Do notwear loose clothing orjeweky. Wear eyeand ear/hearing

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEPerform these required maintenance procedures at thefrequency stated in the tame. These procedures shouidaBo be a part of any seas

Checking the OimLevem, To prevent extensive• engine wear anddamage to the unit, always maintain theproper oil level in the crankcase. Neveroperate the

Air Filter MaintenanceClean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation.it is an important item to maintain. Faiiure to maintain theair fiit

AdjustldmeSpeedScrewWARNmNG: Thisunitneeds torun duringidHespeed adjustment, Wear protective cHotMngand observe aHHsafety instructions toprevent serio

3. Disconnect the spark pHugwire.4. CHeandirt from around the spark pHug.Remove thespark pHugfrom the cyHinder head by turning a 5/8 in.socket counter

Repmacing the Spark PlugUse a replacement part number 180852 spark plug. Thecorrect air gap is 0.025 in. (0.655 mm.). Remove the plugafter every 25 ho

Cleaning the UnitWARNmNG: Toavoid eriou personal injury,always turn the unit off and allow it to coolbefore you clean or perform anymaintenance on it.

CAUSEEmpty fueHtankPrimer buHbwasn't pressed enoughis floodedOHdfueHFouHedspark pHugMugged spark arrestorCAUSEAir fiHteris pHuggedOHdfueHImproper

TABLE OF CONTENTSWarranty ... 2Service Information ... 2Rules for Safe Operation ...

Engine Type ... Air-Cooled, 4°CycleDisplacement ...

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PartNumbers On FollowingPageENGmNE PARTS - MODEL SEARS CULTIVATOR4-CYCLE GAS CULTIVATOR@@®E23

ENGINE PARTS - MODEL SEARS CULTIVATOR4-CYCLE GAS CULTIVATORitem PaR No.1 753-040282 7!)1-1823393 7!)1-1826514 7!)1-1826525 791-1810256 791-1820987 791

If you have 24A Carburetor fromthe Engine Parts pages, of thisparts list, then your replacementThrottle Cable will be 5A. If youhave 24B Carburetor fr

California / EPA Emission Control Warranty StatementYour Warranty Rights and ObligationsThe California Ak Resources Board, EPA (Envkonmentd Protection

Thepurposeof safetysymbolsistoattractyourattentionto possibledangers,Thesafetysymbols,andtheirexplanations,deserveyourcarefulattentionandunderstanding

• Alwaysstoptheengineandallowittocoolbeforefillingthefueltank.Neverremovethecapofthefueltank,oraddfuel,whentheengineishot.Neveroperatetheunitwithoutth

SAFETY AND _NTERNAT_ONAL SYMBOLSThis operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product

STARTER ROPE GRIPThe starterrope gripisattachedtoan eyebo[tintheTHROTTLE CONTROLSqueezing the throttle control speeds up the engine andengages the tin

NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil [norder to avoid damage to the unit, refer to 0i/and Fuel Information to put oH and gas in thecrank

WARNING: OVERFULUNG OULCRANKCASE MAYCAUSE SERUOUS PERSONAL (NJURY.Check and maintain the proper oU (eve( inthe crank case; it is important and cannotb

Recommended FuemTypeOMfueHistheprimaryreasonfor improperunitperformance.Besuretousefresh,cHean,unHeadedgasoHine.NOTE:Thisisafourcycleengine, In order