Craftsman 358.794941 - Manual (Page 9)

1. Move the throttle lever to the
position.
2. Pull the starter handle sharply until
the engine starts, but no more than
5 pulls,
NOTE; If the engine has not started,
pull starter handle sharply for 5 more
pulls. If engine still does not run, it is
probably flooded. Proceed to START­
ING A FLOODED ENGINE.
3. To Stop the engine, move the
throttle lever to the STOP position.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by plac­
ing the choke lever in the RUN position.
Move throttle lever to the fast position
; then, pull rope until engine starts.
After engine starts, move the throttle le­
ver to the slow position -**' to allow en­
gine to idle.
Starting could require pulling the starter
rope many times depending on how
badly the unit is flooded. If the unit still
doesn’t start, refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1 -800-235-5878.
MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
A WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance,
service, or adjustments.
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM
Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use
Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use
Inspect and clean unit and labels After each use
Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation
Replace spark plug Yearly
Replace fuel filter Yearly
Check muffler mounting screws Yearly
A WARNING; Avoid touching muf­
fler unless engine and muffler are cold.
A hot muffler can cause serious burns,
^WARNING; Stop engine and be
sure the impeller blades have stopped
turning before opening the vacuum in­
let door or attempting to insert or re­
move the vacuum or blower tubes.
The rotating blades can cause serious
injury. Always disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance or
accessing movable parts.
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov­
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re­
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as instruct­
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Center for re­
placement of damaged or worn parts.
• Throttle Lever - Ensure throttle lever
functions properly by moving the
throttle lever to the STOP position.
Make sure engine stops; then restart
engine and continue.
• Fuei Tank - Do not use unit if fuel tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
• Vacuum Bag - Do not use vacuum
bag if it is torn or damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT
AND LABELS
• After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean
the unit using a damp cloth with a
mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.