Craftsman 358.350460 Instruction Manual page 17

1. Loosen 3screws oncylinder
cover.
2. Remove the cylinder cover.
3. Pull off t he spark p lug boot.
4. Remove spark p lug from cylinder
and discard.
5. Replace with Champion CJ-7Y
spark p lug a nd tighten with a3/4
inch socket wrench (10-12 ft-lbs).
Spark plug gap should be.025 in.
6. Reinstall thespark p lug boot.
7. Reinstall thecylinder cover and 3
screws (15-20 in-lbs).
Screws
Spark
Plug Boot
Cover
Spark
Plug
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by
running it dry of fuel. Remove fuel cap
and its connected retainer from tank.
Pull filter from tank and remove from
line. Replace and reassemble.
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance,
service, or adjustments except for car-
buretor adjustments.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening requires special
tools. You can purchase sharpening
tools at Sears or go to a professional
chain sharpener.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
_, WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The
chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving.
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during the first 15 minutes of operation.
You should recheck your chain tension
frequently and adjust the chain tension
as required. See CHAIN TENSION sec-
tion.
Replace the old chain when it be-
comes worn or damaged. Use only
the Low-Kickback replacement chain
specified in the repair parts list. The
correct replacement bar and chain is
also specified on a decal located on
the chain saw.
See your Sears Service Center to re-
place and sharpen individual cutters
on your chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
2. Remove chain brake nuts.
3. Remove chain brake.
Chain
Brake
Clutch Drum
4.
Chain Brake
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Turn adjusting screw on bar coun-
terclockwise to move the tension-
ing rack as far as it will go toward
the front of the bar.
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Tensioning Rack f_-_,_
5. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum
until guide bar stops against clutch
drum sprocket.
6. Remove the old chain.
7. Carefully remove new chain from
package. Hold chain with the drive
links as shown.
Tip of
Bar
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CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
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