Replace S Park Plug; Replacing The Line - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.796190 Operator's Manual

REPLACE S PARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to
ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better. Set spark plug gap at
.025 in. Ignition timing is fixed and
nonadjustable.
, Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
• Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
• Replace with Champion RCJ-SY
spark plug and tighten with a 3/4 in.
socket wrench (!0-12 ff.-lbs).
• Reinstall the spark plug boot.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING UNE
Advance line by tapping bottom of cut-
ting head lightly on the ground while
engine is running at full speed, A metal
blade attached to the shield will cut the
line to the proper length.
REPLACING THE LINE
• Remove the spool by firmly pulling
on the tap button.
° Clean entire surface of hub and
spool.
• Replace with a pre-wound spool, or
cut a length of 20 feet of .080" (2
mm) diameter Craftsman ® Pro Trim-
mer line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc,, which can break off and
become a dangerous missile.
• Insert about 1/2 inch (1 cm) of one
end of the line into the small hole in-
side the spool.
Small
Hole __\\.,__....
Spool
• Wind the line evenly and tightly onto
the spool. Wind in the direction of the
arrow found on the spool.
• Push the line into the notch, leaving
3 to 5 inches (7 - 12 cm) unwound.
° Insert the line into the exit hole in the
hub as shown in the illustration.
• Align the notch with the line exit hole.
• Push the spool into the hub until it
snaps into place.
° Pull the line extending outside the
hub to release it from the notch.
Linein
Line exit hole
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: The trimmer head will be
spinning during most of this procedure.
Wear your protective equipment and
observe all safety precautions. After
making mixture adjustments, recheck
idle speed.
Carburetor adjustment is critical and if
done improperlycan permanently
damage the engine as well as the car-
buretor. If you require further assis-
tance or are unsure about performing
this procedure, call t-800-235-5878.
Old fuel, a dirty air filter, a dirty fuel fil-
ter, or flooding may give the impres-
sion of an improperly adjusted carbu-
retor. Check these conditions before
adjusting the carburetor.
The carburetor has been carefully set
at the factory. Adjustments may be
necessary if you notice any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
° Engine witl not idle. See "Idle Speed"
under adjusting procedure.
• Engine dies or hesitates instead of
accelerating. See "Acceleration
Check" under adjusting procedure.
• Loss of cuffing power, See "Mixture
Adjustment" under adjusting
procedure.
There are two adjustment screws on
the carburetor.They are located in the
area just above the pdmer bulb.
Mixture Screw (with
Umiter Cap)
Idle
Speed
Screw
Air Filter
Cover