Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.796120 Instruction Manual page 15

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
_WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments,
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts
Check engine oil level
Inspect and clean unit and decals
Change engine oil
Service air filter
Inspect muffler and spark arresting screen
Replace spark plug
Replace fuel filter
Before After 8 Hoursor
Every Every Every Season
Use Use
50 Hours or
Every Season
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Change oil after first 4 hours of use, then every 8 hours or every season. Change oil
every 4 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures.
** Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. Replace
air cleaner parts if very dirty.
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not
cover items that have been subjected
to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty,
the operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual Various ad-
justments will need to be made peri-
odically to properly maintain your unit.
Some adjustments will need to be
made periodically to properly maintain
your unit. All adjustments in the SER-
ViCE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of
this manual should be checked at
least once each season.
• Once each year, replace the spark
plug and air filter. A new spark plug
and clean/new air filter assure proper
air-fuel mixture and help your engine
run better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in
this manual
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
• Assist Handle Screw
• Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
For replacement of damaged or worn
parts, contact Sears Service or call
1-800-235-5878.
• ON/OFF Switch - Ensure ON/OFF
switch functions properly by moving
the switch to the OFF position. Make
sure engine stops. Restart engine
and continue.
• Fuel System - Discontinue use of
unit if fuel lines, tank, or cap show
signs of damage or leaks.
• Debris Shield - Discontinue use of
unit if debris shield is damaged.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
• See ADD OIL in the OPERATION sec-
tion.
INSPECTAND CLEAN UNIT AND DE-
CALS
• After each use, inspect complete
unit for loose or damaged parts.
Clean the unit and decals using a
damp cloth with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
To prolong the useful life of your trim-
mer, change engine oil as recom-
mended in this section.
• Change oil after first 4 hours of
use, then every 8 hours or every
season. Change oil every 4 hours
when operating the engine under
heavy load or in high temperatures.
Change the oil after every 8 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the
unit is not used for 25 hours in one
year. Check the crankcase oil level be-
fore each start. Tighten oil dipstick se-
curely each time you check the oil level.
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