Craftsman 247.88355 Operator's Manual page 18

Checking
Spark PRug
Checksparkplug yearlyor every 100operatinghours
1, Cleanareaaroundspark plug,
2, Removeand inspectspark plug,
3, Replacespark plug if porcelainiscrackedor if electrodesare:
Pitted,burnedor fouledwith deposits
4, Checkelectrodegap with a feelergaugeand set gap to ,030
(O,76mm) i f necessary,See Figure8,
5, Reinstallspark plugand tightensecurely,
NOTE:Aresistorspark plug mustbe usedfor replacement, C ontacta
SearsPartsand RepairCenterfor a replacement s park plug,
Carburetor
if yoususpectyourcarburetorneedsadjusting,seea SearsParts and
RepairCenter,Engineperformanceshouldnot be affectedat altitudes
up to 7,000feet (2,134meters),Foroperationat higherelevations,
contacta SearsPartsand RepairCenter,
Engine Speed
WARNING:Avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT
modify engine in any way.Tampering with the
governor setting can cause the engine and equip-
ment to operate at unsafe speeds. NEVERtamper
with factory setting of engine governor. Running
the engine faster than the speed set at the factory is
dangerous.
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2
1. ,030 (.76 ram) Gap
2. Electrodes
3. Porcelain
Figure 8
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