Craftsman 358.796390 Operator's Manual page 9

,_WARNING: Ensure ON/OFF
switch is in the OFF position and
disconnect the spark plug before
performing maintenance except for
carburetor adjustments.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not
cover items that have been subject-
ed to operator abuse or negligence.
To receive full value from the warra-
nty, the operator must maintain unit
as instructed in this manual. Various
adjustments wilt need to be made
periodically to properly maintain
your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
AND PARTS
= Spark Plug Boot
Air Filter
Housing Screws
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer
for replacement of damaged or worn
parts.
ON/OFF Switch - Ensure ON/OFF
switch functions properly by moving
the switch to the OFF position.
Make sure engine stops; then restart
engine and continue.
Fuel Tank - Do not use unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
Gearbox - Do not use if the gearbox
shows signs of damage or leaks.
After 50 hours of use, we recomm-
end that your gearbox be serviced
by an authorized service dealer.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT
AND LABELS
Before and after each use, inspect
complete unit for loose or damaged
parts. After each use, clean the unit
and labels using a damp cloth with
a mild detergent.
Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Y
_='_ ir Filter
__- _\ -- Cover
Air Filter
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine per-
formance and increases fuel consum-
ption and harmful emissions. Always
clean after every 5 hours of operation.
1. Clean the cover and the area aro-
und it to keep debris from falling
into the carburetor chamber when
the cover is removed.
2. Remove parts as illustrated.
NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent. Doing
so can create a fire hazard or produ-
ce harmful evaporative emissions.
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
ARRESTING SCREEN
_L'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
arresting screen. For normal homeo-
wner use, however, the muffler and
spark arresting screen wilt not require
any service. After 50 hours of use,
we recommend that your muffler be
serviced or replaced by your
authorized service dealer.
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