Craftsman 360.7969 Operator's Manual page 7

STARTING WARM
Follow cold startinginstructionsbut leave choke lever
in "RUN" position.
STOPPING
To stop engine, release the throttle lever and adjust
the speed lever to "min _ position.Move switch to
STOP (O) position.In an emergency, immediately
move the switch to the STOP (O) position.
ADJUSTING THE CARRYING STRAPS
Put the blower on your back and yourarms through
the carrying straps as shown.The back plate of the
blower should rest securelyagainst your back. If the
straps need to be tightened (Fig. 7), pull the quick
adjust dng ends downwardas needed. If the straps
need to be loosened, liftthe couplingslocated at the
bottomof the padded straps.
FIGURE 7
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
-0
.OWER
Check for loose
X
fasteners
Clean air filter X
Inspect muffler x
4GINE
Replace spark plug X X
Clean fuel filter X
Clean onglne cooling X X
fins
Clean spark arrestor
X
screen
BLOWER
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this air blower does notcover items
that have been subjected to operator abuse or
negligence.To receive fullvalue from the warranty,
operator must,maintainair bloweras instructedin this
manual.
All items in the Maintenance sectionof this manual
shouldbe checked at least once each season.
1,
2.
Service more often when operating in dusty or
dirtyconditions.
Once a year you shouldreplace the spark plug
and clean or replace the air filter. A new spark
plug and a clean air filter assure properair-fuel
mixtureand help your engine run batter and last
longer.
CHECK FASTENERS
Check all fasteners, includingnuts, bolts, screws and
clamps, to insure that they are tight and secure. If not,
make all necessary adjustmentspdor to using air
blower.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged
by usinga dirty air filter. Replace air filter element if
deteriorationoccurs. Service more often if you use
your air blower in very dusty or dirty conditions.
To Clean Air Filter
1. Remove air filter cover bytuming black knob
counterclockwise.
2. Remove foam air filter.
3. Shake out air filter. If heavily soiled, rinse in a mild
soap and water solution.
4. Dry air fiifercompletely and oil slightlyby placinga
small amount of oil on filter and kneading until
evenly distdbuted.Wipe off excess oil.
5. Reassemble the air filterand cover; ensure that
the filter is correctly seated in its slot before
reinstallingcover.
6. Replace air filter element if detedorated.
INSPECT MUFFLER
Inspect mufflerevery 25 hours of use and replace if
corroded.