Service And Adjustment; Replace Spark Plug; Replace Fuel Filter; Carburetor Adjustment - Craftsman 358.796330 Instruction Manual

• After each use, clean the unit and la-
bels using a damp cloth with a mild
detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN A!R FILTER
Air Filter
Cover
/
Air Filter
Screw
A dirty air filter decreases engine per-
formance and increases fuel consump-
tion and harmful emissions. Always
clean after every 5 hours of operation.
1. Clean the cover and the area
around it to keep debris from falling
into the carburetor chamber when
the cover is removed.
2. Remove parts as illustrated.
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard
or producing harmful evaporative emis-
sions, do not clean filter in gasoline 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 filter to distribute oil.
6. Replace parts.
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK AR-
RESTING SCREEN
dl_ WARNING: The muffler on this
product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer.
As your unit is used, carbon deposits
build up on the muffler and spark ar-
resting screen and must be removed to
avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting
engine performance.
For normal homeowner use, the muffler
and spark arresting screen will not re-
quire any service. After 50 hours of
use, we recommend that your muffler
be serviced or replaced by your Sears
Service Center.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug each year to en-
sure the engine starts easier and runs
better. Set spark plug gap at 0.025 in.
Ignition timing is fixed, nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-7Y
spark plug and tighten with a 3/4 in.
socket wrench (10-1:2 ft.-Ibs).
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
To replace fuel filter, drain unit by run-
ning it dry of fuel, then remove fuel cap/
retainer assembly from tank. Pull filter
from tank and remove it from the fuel
line. Install new fuel filter on fuel line;
reinstall parts.
Fuel Filter
Une
We recommend all service and adjust-
ments not listed in this manual be per*
formed by your Sears Service Center.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
_WARNING: The blade will be
moving during most of this procedure.
Wear your protective equipment and
observe all safety precautions. When
making adjustments, use a screwddver
short enough to keep your hands be-
hind the handguard and away from the
blade. After making mixture adjust-
ments, recheck idle speed. The blade
must not move at idle speed.
Carburetor adjustment is critical and if
done improperly can permanently dam-
age the engine as well as the carbure-
tor. If you require further assistance or
are unsure about performing this pro-
cedure, call our Customer Assistance
Helpline at 1-800-235-5878.
Old fuel, a dirty air filter, a dirty fuel fil-
ter, or flooding may give the impression
of an improperly adjusted carburetor.
Check these conditions before adjust-
ing the carburetor.
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