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inlet cover can result in serious
injury.
Discontinue
use of blower immediately
if inlet cover becomes
opened or dam-
aged. Take unit to your nearest Sears
Service
Center for repair.
GENERAL
RECOMMEN
DATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected
to
operator
abuse or negligence.
To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator
must maintain
unit as instruct-
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
will need to be made periodically
to
properly
maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
CHECK FOR DAMAGED
OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service
Center for re-
placement
of damaged
or worn parts.
• Throttle Lever - Ensure throttle lever
functions
properly by moving the
throttle lever to the STOP position.
Make sure engine stops; then restart
engine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Do not use unit if fuel tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
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
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 ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better.
Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Igni-
tion timing is fixed, nonadjustable.
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.
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Air Filter
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Screws
A dirty air filter decreases
engine per-
formance
and increases fuel consump-
tion and harmful emissions.
Always
clean after every 5 hours of operation.
Fuel Filter
CHECK MUFFLER
MOUNTING
SCREWS
Once each year, ensure muffler
mounting screws are secure and tight-
ened properly to prevent damage.
Mounting Screw
Holes
Muffler Cover
Screws
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