Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman Weedwacker 358.796050 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for Loose fastenem and parts
Check for damaged orwom parts
Clean unit and labels
Clean air fitter
Replace spark plus
...... W HENTO pERFORM ,,,
Before each use
Before each use ,
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation
Yearly
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyon thisunitdoes notcov-
er itemsthat havebeen subjected to
operatorabuse or negligence.Tore-
ceivefull value from the warranty, t he
operatormustmaintainunitas instruct-
ed in thismanual,Variousadjustments
willneed to be made periodically to
properlymaintain youruniL
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• SparkPlugBoot
• AirFilter
• Housing Screws
• AssistHandle Screws
• Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS "
Refer replacement ofdamaged/worn
partsto yourSears ServiceCenter.
• On/StopSwitch- EnsureOn/Stop
switch functions properlyby pressing
the switchtothe =Stop"position.
Makesure enginestops;then restart
engineand continue.
• FuelTank- DisconUnue useof unitif
fuel tankshowssignsofdamageor
leaks.
• Shield- Disconfinue useof unitif
shieldis damage_
CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
• Cleanthe unitusinga dampcloth
with a milddetergent,
• Wipeoffunitwith a clean drycloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Do not clean filter in gasolineor other
flammablesolventto avoidcreating a
fire hazardor producing harmful e vap-
orativeemissions.
A d_rty air filterdecreasesengineper-
formanceand increasesfuel consump-
tion and harmful emissions. Always
clean after every 5 hours of operation,
• Clean the cover and the area around
it to keep dirt from falling into the
carburetor chamber when the cover
is removed.
• Remove parts as illustrated,,
• 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,
(_ ,_Rlter
Z*f"__..d_ Screws
Cover
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to
ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better. Set spark plug gap at
.025 in. ignition timing is fixed and
nonadjustable.
• Twist, then pull off spark plug boot,
• Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
• Replace with Champion CJ-8Y spark
plug and tighten with a 3/4 in. socket
wrench (10-12 ft.-tbs).
• Reinstatl the spark plug boot.