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CHECK FOR DAMAGED
OR
WORN P ARTS
Contact Sears Service Center forre-
placement
ofdamaged
orworn parts.
• ON/OFF
Switch - Ensure ON/OFF
switch functions properly bymoving
the switch tothe OFF p osition. Make
sure engine stops; then restart en-
gine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Discontinue
use ofunit
iffuel tank shows signs o fdamage
orleaks.
• Debris Shield - Discontinue
use of
unit i fdebris shield i sdamaged.
INSPECT
AND CLEAN
UNIT AND
LABELS
• After each use, inspect complete
unit for loose or damaged
parts.
Clean the unit and labels 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 failing 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
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.
.._O.___ Filter
Screws
Cover
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 in. 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-SY
spark plug and tighten with a 3/4 in.
socket wrench (10-12 ft.-Ibs).
4.
Reinstall the spark plug boot.
REPLACING
THE LINE
1. Remove the spool by firmly pulling
on the tap button.
2.
Clean entire surface of hub and
spool.
3.
Replace with a pre-wound spool, or
cut two 12.5 foot (3.8 m) lengths of
0.080" (2 mm) diameter Craftsman
brand line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc., which can break off and
become a dangerous
missile.
4.
Insert ends of line about 1/2 inch (1
cm) into the small holes inside
spool.
5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto
the spool. Wind in the direction of
the arrows found on the spool.
6. Push the line into the notches, leav-
ing 3 to 5 inches (7 - 12 cm) un-
wound.
7. Insert the line into the the exit holes
in the hub as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Line exit holes
Line in Notch
\
J
Line in Notch
Hub
8. Align notches with the line exit hole.
9.
Push the spool into the hub until it
snaps into place.
10. Pull the line extending outside of the
hub to release it from the notch.
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