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GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
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.
CHECK
FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
• Assist Handle Screw
• Debris Shield
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
by pushing
and releasing
the switch. Make sure
engine stops. Wait 5 seconds
before
attempting
to restart unit to allow
switch to reset. Restart engine and
continue.
• Fuel Tank - Discontinue
use of unit
if fuel tank shows signs of damage
or leaks.
• Debris Shield - Discontinue
use of
unit if debris shield is damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA-
BELS
• After each use, inspect complete
unit for loose or damaged
parts.
Clean the unit and ]abels using a
damp cloth with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases
engine per-
formance
and increases
fuel con-
sumption
and harmful emissions.
Al-
ways clean after every 5 hours of
operation.
1. Clean the cover and the area
around it to keep dirt from falling
into the carburetor
chamber
when
the cover is removed.
2.
Remove parts by pressing
latch to
release air filter cover.
NOTE:
To avoid creating a fire hazard
or producing
harmful evaporative
emissions,
do not clean filter in gaso-
line or other flammable
solvent.
3.
Wash the filter in soap and water.
4.
Allow filter to dry.
5.
Add a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze
the filter to distribute
oil.
6. Replace parts.
Button
Air Filter
/
Air Filter Cover
INSPECT
MUFFLER
AND SPARK
ARRESTING
SCREEN
_L WARNING:
The muffler on this
product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING:
Muffler is very hot
during and after use.
Do not touch the
muffler or allow combustible
material
such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
As your unit is used, carbon deposits
build up on the muffler and spark ar-
resting screen.
For normal homeown-
er use, however,
the muffler and spark
arresting
screen will not require any
service.
After 50 hours of use, we recommend
that your muffler be serviced or re-
placed by your Sears Service Center.
REPLACE
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to
ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better. Set spark plug gap at
0.025 inch. Ignition timing is fixed and
nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2.
Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
3.
Replace with Champion
RCJ-6Y
spark plug and tighten securely
with a 3/4 inch socket wrench.
4.
Reinstall the spark plug boot.
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