Craftsman 360.796900 User Manual

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ENGINE

REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Change your spark plug each year to make your

engine start easy and run better. Set spark plug gap at

,

020

".

CLEAN FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter is located inside the fuel tank and is

attached to the fuel line. To clean, scrub fuel filter
surface with a small brush. Replace if deteriorated.

CLEAN ENGINE CYLINDER COOLING FINS

For best performance, keep dirt from accumulating

around the engine cooling fins. Clogged cooling fins
cause the engine to run hotter and shorten engine life.

Cooling fins may be cleaned using a toothbrush or stiff
bristle brush.

CLEAN SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN (if installed)
After every 25 hours of use the spark arrestor screen
must be cleaned. Replace screen if deteriorating (part

no. 2048391).

To clean:

1.

Remove the four screws from the engine cover.

2.

Remove the four screws from the end of the
muffler.

3.

Remove the screen and clean with a wire brush.
Replace the screen if deteriorated.

4.

Re-install the screen and muffler end. Secure with
the four screws.

5.

Re-install the engine cover.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

To comply with emission regulations, the carburetor

mixture is pre-set at the factory and can not be
adjusted without proper tools. Any adjustment must be
performed by ^ service center.

The idle speed'can be adjusted. The idle speed set

screw is located on the top of the unit and to the left of

the spark plug. It is indicated by the letter T'. To

adjust the idle speed, turn clockwise to increase and
counterclockwise to decrease idle speed. Idle speed is

2100 ± 100 RPM.

STORAGE

Prepare your backpack air blower for storage at the
end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30

days or more.

BEFORE STORING

1.

Use soap and water to wipe down unit.

2.

Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and fasteners
are securely fastened. Inspect for damaged or
worn parts. Replace if necessary.

BLOWER TUBES

The straight blower tubes can be removed to ease

storage. Use care not to "kink” the throttle cable.

ENGINE
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in

essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol

blended fuels, such as gasohol, ethanol or methanol,
can attract moisture, which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine white in storage.

Do not store gasoline from one season to the next.

Two-cycle mix ages quickly and can cause engine

damage. Replace your gasoline container if it starts to
rust. Rust or dirt in your gasoline will cause engine
problems.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or more.

Follow these instructions:
1.

Drain the fuel tank.

2.

Start engine and let it nin until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. (The engine will stop.)

3.

Use fresh gas next season.

4.

If you use a fuel stEibilizer. the gasoline can be left
in the tank. CAUTION: Never store air blower
inside a building with fuel in the tanki Fumes can
concentrate and possibly reach a source of

ignition. Allow engine to cool before storage.

5.

Remove spark plug.

.

6.

Pour a few drops of oil into the cylinder.

7.

Pull the starter handle slowly to distribute the oil.

8.

Replace spark plug.

STORAGE TIPS
If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give

it protection from dust and dirt. Do not use plastic.

Plastic cannot breath, which will allow condensation to

form and will cause your unit to rust. IMPORTANT:

Never cover air blower white engine and muffler are
still warm.

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