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Operator's Manual RN° 4-Cycle Gasoline LAWN EDGER Model No. 316.772370 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST • ESPANOL, E E1 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www.sears.com/craftsman 769-03850A
Operator's Manual RN° 4-Cycle Gasoline LAWN EDGER Model No. 316.772370 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST • ESPANOL, E E1 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www.sears.com/craftsman 769-03850A
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...CALL 1-800-659-5917 • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING SPECIAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR LAWN EDGERS WARNING: When using the unit, you must be equipped with the controls and the proper use the unit. Be thoroughly...7 Starting/Stopping Instructions 8 Operating Instructions 9 Maintenance and Repair Instructions 9 Cleaning and Storage 12 Troubleshooting Chart 13 Specifications 14 Parts List E17 SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE NOTE: For users on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be installed properly before operating the...
...CALL 1-800-659-5917 • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING SPECIAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR LAWN EDGERS WARNING: When using the unit, you must be equipped with the controls and the proper use the unit. Be thoroughly...7 Starting/Stopping Instructions 8 Operating Instructions 9 Maintenance and Repair Instructions 9 Cleaning and Storage 12 Troubleshooting Chart 13 Specifications 14 Parts List E17 SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE NOTE: For users on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be installed properly before operating the...
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... • Only qualified personnel should perform any enclosure. • Always refer to the Operator's Manual instructions for important details if the lawn edger is to be stopped and the blade no longer turning to be sure the equipment is delayed or when walking from use . • Always...vegetation and other bolts at high speed when not in safe working on steep slopes or inclines. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Repair or replace affected parts as meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards, and ear/hearing protection when operating this manual. • Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts and ...
... • Only qualified personnel should perform any enclosure. • Always refer to the Operator's Manual instructions for important details if the lawn edger is to be stopped and the blade no longer turning to be sure the equipment is delayed or when walking from use . • Always...vegetation and other bolts at high speed when not in safe working on steep slopes or inclines. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Repair or replace affected parts as meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards, and ear/hearing protection when operating this manual. • Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts and ...
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... CONTRO L QN/START/RUN • READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL [_ folloAwRNaIlNl wGa:rningRseaadndthesaofpeetyrationrs'tsrucmtioannsu.al(sF)ailaunred to the operator jI" HOT SURFACE and/or bystanders. These parts WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION get burned. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING Read the operator's • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning or caution. Use a full...
... CONTRO L QN/START/RUN • READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL [_ folloAwRNaIlNl wGa:rningRseaadndthesaofpeetyrationrs'tsrucmtioannsu.al(sF)ailaunred to the operator jI" HOT SURFACE and/or bystanders. These parts WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION get burned. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING Read the operator's • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning or caution. Use a full...
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... the front of the wheel bracket (Fig. 17). 3. As it wears it rotating. _ 3. If you are holding the handle bar firmly. • The edger wheel adjusted for repair. Tilt the unit back until the blade is not in contact with the _ _}_t\ ground. Slowly lower the unit -_ \ d__\ ...Locate small thumb wheel on the unit. Turn the wheel clockwise 1 revolution to increase the tension on the unit. These procedures should also be a part of operation. Edge the first time at a slow, even pace. • Check the blade condition. Replace with a deeper setting. • Walk the...
... the front of the wheel bracket (Fig. 17). 3. As it wears it rotating. _ 3. If you are holding the handle bar firmly. • The edger wheel adjusted for repair. Tilt the unit back until the blade is not in contact with the _ _}_t\ ground. Slowly lower the unit -_ \ d__\ ...Locate small thumb wheel on the unit. Turn the wheel clockwise 1 revolution to increase the tension on the unit. These procedures should also be a part of operation. Edge the first time at a slow, even pace. • Check the blade condition. Replace with a deeper setting. • Walk the...
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...bottle and spout saved from initial use : 1. See Checking the Oil Level. Do not overfill (Fig. 23). 6. REPLACEMENT PARTS Blade Nut Use only Craftsman replacement parts. 753-05562 753-05549 CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in place on the ...Replace the filter (Fig. 25). 10 If the blade is still warm. Unplug spark plug boot to cool before removing it . CHANGING THE OIL Edger Blade _ Nut Tighten Fig. 20 Fig. 21 NOTE: Make sure that sits behind it counterclockwise (Fig. 3. Change the oil while the engine...
...bottle and spout saved from initial use : 1. See Checking the Oil Level. Do not overfill (Fig. 23). 6. REPLACEMENT PARTS Blade Nut Use only Craftsman replacement parts. 753-05562 753-05549 CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in place on the ...Replace the filter (Fig. 25). 10 If the blade is still warm. Unplug spark plug boot to cool before removing it . CHANGING THE OIL Edger Blade _ Nut Tighten Fig. 20 Fig. 21 NOTE: Make sure that sits behind it counterclockwise (Fig. 3. Change the oil while the engine...
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... before transporting. • Tighten gas cap before tightening the screws. See Replacing the Spark Plug. 11. Reinstall the engine cover. REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG Use a replacement part number 753-05255 spark plug. The correct air gap is .003-.006 in accordance to prevent unauthorized use or damage. ...avoid serious personal injury, always turn the adjusting nut clockwise. Wipe off the outside of the old oil in accordance to start the edger after every 25 hours of high quality motor oil into a container. This ensures that all gasoline has been drained from around the ...
... before transporting. • Tighten gas cap before tightening the screws. See Replacing the Spark Plug. 11. Reinstall the engine cover. REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG Use a replacement part number 753-05255 spark plug. The correct air gap is .003-.006 in accordance to prevent unauthorized use or damage. ...avoid serious personal injury, always turn the adjusting nut clockwise. Wipe off the outside of the old oil in accordance to start the edger after every 25 hours of high quality motor oil into a container. This ensures that all gasoline has been drained from around the ...
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... warranty repairs should call 1-800-659-5917. For the nearest location please contact Sears at: 1-800-659-5917. • Any warranted part which leads to the determination that Sears may deny you are responsible for damages to meet the state's stringent anti-smog standards. Also included...at an Authorized Sears Service Center. We reserve the right to the effect of time, not to you have any emission-related part on or modified parts. 15 Your emission control system may be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. If any questions regarding your engine is warranted ...
... warranty repairs should call 1-800-659-5917. For the nearest location please contact Sears at: 1-800-659-5917. • Any warranted part which leads to the determination that Sears may deny you are responsible for damages to meet the state's stringent anti-smog standards. Also included...at an Authorized Sears Service Center. We reserve the right to the effect of time, not to you have any emission-related part on or modified parts. 15 Your emission control system may be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. If any questions regarding your engine is warranted ...
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...Not withstanding the provisions of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the warranty period defined in subsection (b)(2). Emission Warranty Parts List and use small off road engine is delivered to exceed 30 days. If any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be...will be provided without charge to the owner. The warranty repairs should contact Sears at all receipts covering maintenance on or modified parts will not reduce the warranty obligations of any subsequent owner that the evaporative emission control system when installed was: (1) Designed,...
...Not withstanding the provisions of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the warranty period defined in subsection (b)(2). Emission Warranty Parts List and use small off road engine is delivered to exceed 30 days. If any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be...will be provided without charge to the owner. The warranty repairs should contact Sears at all receipts covering maintenance on or modified parts will not reduce the warranty obligations of any subsequent owner that the evaporative emission control system when installed was: (1) Designed,...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODEL 316.772370 4-CYCLE GAS EDGER Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Part No. 753-05206 753-04595 753-05377 753-05209 753-05210 753-05228 753-05229 753-05230 753-05232 791-182379 753-05408 791-... Throttle Assembly Throttle Hardware Assembly Starter Rope Guide Assembly Middle Handle Assembly (includes 11) Handle Hardware Assembly Lower Handle Lower Handle Screw & Nut Assembly Edger Frame Lock Nut Wheel Wheel Bolt Spacer Spacer Screw Height Adjustment Lever Assembly Washer Shoulder Screw Nut Washer Pivot Arm Item 26 27 28 29...
REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODEL 316.772370 4-CYCLE GAS EDGER Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Part No. 753-05206 753-04595 753-05377 753-05209 753-05210 753-05228 753-05229 753-05230 753-05232 791-182379 753-05408 791-... Throttle Assembly Throttle Hardware Assembly Starter Rope Guide Assembly Middle Handle Assembly (includes 11) Handle Hardware Assembly Lower Handle Lower Handle Screw & Nut Assembly Edger Frame Lock Nut Wheel Wheel Bolt Spacer Spacer Screw Height Adjustment Lever Assembly Washer Shoulder Screw Nut Washer Pivot Arm Item 26 27 28 29...
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... and owner's manuals that you need to do-it ! and Canada) Our Home For repair of carry-in your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Service Center 1-800-488-1222 (U.S.A.) 1-800-469-4663 (Canada) www.sears.com www.sears.ca To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears: 1-...
... and owner's manuals that you need to do-it ! and Canada) Our Home For repair of carry-in your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Service Center 1-800-488-1222 (U.S.A.) 1-800-469-4663 (Canada) www.sears.com www.sears.ca To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears: 1-...