Craftsman 9096-31B202 316350840 - Manual (Page 19)

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
OIL FILTER
NOTE: Drain oil reservoir before changing filter
1. Use a wire with a hook (A) and pull oil filter (B) from
reservoir. Remove old filter and replace.
2. Put filter and oil line back into oil reservoir so filter is at
bottom of reservoir.
SPARK PLUG
NOTE: For efficient operation of saw engine, spark plug
must be kept clean and properly gapped.
1. Push STOP switch up.
2. Remove top Cover. Disconnect the wire connector
from the spark plug by pulling and twisting at the
same time (Fig. 35).
3. Remove spark plug with spark plug socket wrench.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TOOL.
4. Check electrode gaps with wire feeler gauge and set
gaps to .025” (.635mm) if necessary.
5. Reinstall a new spark plug (champion RDJ8J or equiv-
alent).
NOTE: A resistor spark plug must be used for replace-
ment (part no. 9295-320001).
NOTE: This spark ignition system meets all requirements
of the Canadian Interferen-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Do not sand blast,
scrape or clean
electrodes. Grit in the engine could damage
the cylinder.
WARNING:
Fig. 35
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
The carburetor was pre-set at the factory for optimum per-
formance. If further adjustments are necessary, please
take your unit to a Sears or other qualified service dealer.
B
H
G
F
E
A
J
Fig. 34
SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN
NOTE: A clogged spark arrester screen will dramatically
reduce engine performance.
1. Remove 2 muffler retaining nuts (E), Lock plate (F) and
muffler cover(G) (Fig. 34).
2. Remove spark arrester screen (H) from the metal baffle
(J). Replace screen with new one.
3. Reassemble the muffler components and tighten nuts
securely.
Fig. 33
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