Craftsman 536.797400 - Manual (Page 14)

LEVELING ADJUSTMENT
• When the depth control lever is in the
forward adjustment sbt, the engine
platform should be approximately level
and the edging blade tip should be 1-1/4
to 1-1/2 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 middle adjustment
slots provide shallower edging depths.
• To adjust the depth control lever to give
proper blade positions, remove the spark
plug wire from the spark plug. Place the
Edger on a work bench or sturdy triple. ^
Position Edger so that the blade can
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
i
Edging Guide-
/4 inch
Table or Bench Top
1/4
Space
—Blade
clockwise) to lower the blade. See figure
below. The adjustment is correct when
there is a 1/4 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 bebw.
Linkage
Bradtet
Ratwasher
Trunnion
Lower 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 ched< 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-governed high speed needs
adjusting, contact your nearest Craftsman
Service Center, which has the proper
equipment and experience to make any
necessary adjustments.