Engine Information; Splash Deflector; Assist Handle; Fueling Your Unit - Craftsman 358.796131- 26.2cc Operator's Manual

26.2cc gas weedwacker
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3. SPLASH
DEFLECTOR
-- Figure 4
a. Locate
the raised "V" ridge on the splash
deflector
into the indented
"V" slot on the
drive shaft housing.
Figure 4.
b. Rest the bottom of the splash deflector
on top
of the drive shaft housing shoulder above the
dust cup.
NOTE: The bottom
of the splash deflector
must rest on top of the shoulder
of the drive
shaft housing.
c. Make sure the
splash
deflector
is aligned
toward
the:engine
as shown in Figure 5.
d. Install the bracket and screws as shown
in
Figure 4.
e. _Tighten the screws evenly and secu rely with a
3/8 inch wrench or a slotted screwdriver.
NOTE: It is possible that a small space will be seen
between the bracket and the splashdeflector when
4. ASSIST HANDLE
-- Figure 5
a. Align the assist handle onthe drive shaft hous-
ing above the decal(s), making surethe handle
curves back toward the engine. Figure 5.
b. Firmly push the assist handle over the drive
shaft housing.
c. Install
the assist handle
bolt, washer,
and
knob as shown in Figure 5.
NOTE: Makesure the screwisplaced on the sideof
the handle with the hex-shaped screw opening,
d. Holdthe unitinthe operatingPositionand adjustthe
handle upor downthe'drive Shafthousingtoa posi-
,tion comfortablefor the user.
e, Tighten theknobby hand only, +. ; +.
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NOTE: The assist handle can be rotated from left to
rightallowingthe cuttinghead tobe tilted.Tilting the
angle ofthe cuttinghead is usefulwhen trimmingor
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ENGINEINFORMATION
A,: FUELINGYOUR
UNIT
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1. FUEL MIXTURE
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.
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:
require_;:_i f uel mixture Of regularunleaded
gaso-
line and a high qualltyengine oil specially made for
2-cycleair-cooled engines. The internaldesignofthe
2-cycleengine requireslubrication of moving parts,This .....
!ubric=i0 n isp[0videdwhen you usethe recommended
mixture of gasol ine and oil.
Using the correct measure of gasoitne to oll is very
important. Too much oit in'the mixture will foul the
sparkplug.
ICAUTION: I Too little oll will cause the engine to
overheat and become seized. _
Always mix the fuel thoroughly in a container since
the gasoline and oil do not readily combine. Do not
tryto mix fuel directly in the fuel tank.
a.
DONOTUSE:_
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•,e•BIAOIi.:[Boating-lnStitUte
_of+Amei+ic_) +
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Does not have proper additives for air-cooled
2-cycle engines and can cause damage to your
unit.
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AUTOMOTIVE
OIL --
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--Does
not haveproper
additives for 2-cycle
engines and can cause damage.
GASOLINE CON;rAINING
ALCOHOL
(High Test, Premium or Gasohol) --
-- Stiffens critical carburetor fuel metering
elements
and causes engine
damage
from _overheating.
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-- Increases vapor lock (causes hard starting).
-- Attracts watercausmg
corros=on_damage
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