Craftsman 358.794170 Instruction Manual page 10

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT
AND LABELS
• After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean
the unit using a damp cloth with a
mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
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Screws
/ Air Filter
A dirty air filter decreases engine per-
formance and increases fuel consump-
tion and harmful emissions. Always
clean after every 5 hours of operation.
Cleaning the air filter:
1. Clean the cover and the area
around 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 produce
harmful evaporative emissions.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Apply a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze filter to distribute oil.
6. Replace parts.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug each year to en-
sure the engine starts easier and runs
better. Set spark plug gap at 0.025
inch. Ignition timing is fixed, nonadjust-
able.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
3. Replace with Champion CJ-6Y
spark plug and tighten securely
with a 3/4 inch socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
To replace fuel filter, drain unit by run-
ning it dry of fuel, then remove fuel
cap/retainer assembly from tank. Pull
filter from tank and remove it from the
fuel line. Install new fuel filter on fuel
line; reinstall parts.
Fuel Filter
CHECK MUFFLER MOUNTING
SCREWS
Once each year, ensure muffler
mounting screws are secure and tight-
ened properly to prevent damage.
Mounting
Screw
Muffler Cover Holes
Screws
1. Loosen and remove the 2 screws
from the muffler cover.
2. Remove the muffler cover.
3. Tighten the 2 muffler mounting
screws securely.
4. Reinstall muffler cover and 2
screws. Tighten securely.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
There is no screw for idle adjustment
on your blower. The throttle lever is
used to control engine speed. The
throttle lever can be placed in one of
four positions: STOP, IDLE or -iF,
FULLTHROTTLE or '_, and one inter-
mittent position. If your engine will
not run properly or you require further
assistance, contact your Sears Service
Center or call our customer assistance
help line at 1-800-235-5878.
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