Craftsman 358.797310 - Manual (Page 9)

MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLITiES
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM
Check for Loose fasteners and oarts Before each use
Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use
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 bolts Yearly
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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
pSug before performing maintenance or
accessing movable parts.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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 manuai. Various adjustments
wil! need to be made periodically to
property maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filler
• Housing Screws
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. To stop en­
gine, push and hold switch in the
STOP position until engine comes to a
complete slop. Make sure engine
stops; then restart engine and contin­
ue.
• Fuel 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.
CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
• Clean the unit using a damp cioth
with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine per­
formance and increases fuel consump­
tion and harmful emissions. Always
cSean after every 5 hours of operation,
1. Clean the cover and the area
around it to keep debris from falling
into the carburetor chamber when
the cover is removed.
2. Remove parts as ilSustrated.
NOTE: Do not dean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent. Doing so
can create a fire hazard or produce
harmful evaporative emissions.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filler to dry.
5. Apply a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze filter to distribute oil,
6. Replace parts,
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug each year to en­
sure the engine starts easier and runs
better. Set spark plug gap at ,025 in.
Ignition timing is fixed, nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
3. Replace with Champion CJ-8Y
spark plug and tighten with a 3/4 in.
socket wrench {10-12 ft/ibs).
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.