Craftsman 358.791031 - Manual (Page 16)

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 3.
The warranty on this unit does not 4.
cover items that have been subjected 5.
to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive fuli value from the warranty, 6.
the operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual. Various ad­
justments will need to be made peri­
odically to properly maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
• Assist Handle Screw
• Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Center for re­
placement of damaged or worn parts.
• ON/STOP Switch - Ensure
on / stop
switch functions properly by pushing
and releasing the switch. Make sure
engine stops. Wait 5 seconds before
attempting to restart unit to allow
switch to reset. Restart engine and
continue.
• Fuel Tank - Discontinue use of unit
if fuel tank shows signs of damage
or leaks.
• Debris Shield - Discontinue use of
unit if debris shield is damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA­
BELS
• After each use, inspect complete
unit for loose or damaged parts.
Clean the unit and labels using a
damp cloth with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine per­
formance and increases fuel con­
sumption and harmful emissions. Al­
ways clean after every 5 hours of
operation.
1. Clean the cover and the area
around it to keep dirt from falling
into the carburetor chamber when
the cover is removed. f
2. Remove parts by pressing latch to 2.
release air filter cover.
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard 3.
or producing harmful evaporative
emissions, do not clean filter in gaso­
line or other flammable solvent.
4.
Wash the filter in soap and water.
Allow filter to dry.
Add a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze the filter to distribute oil.
Replace parts.
Button
Air Filter
Air Filter Cover
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
Á WARNING: The muffler on this
product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer.
^WARNING: Muffler is very hot
during and after use. Do not touch the
muffler or allow combustible material
such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
As your unit is used, carbon deposits
build up on the muffler and spark ar­
resting screen. For normal homeown­
er use, however, the muffler and spark
arresting screen will not require any
service.
After 50 hours of use, we recommend
that your muffler be serviced or re­
placed by your Sears Service Center.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to
ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better. Set spark plug gap at
0.025 inch. Ignition timing is fixed and
nonadjustable.
Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y
spark plug and tighten securely
with a 3/4 inch socket wrench.
Reinstall the spark plug boot.
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