Craftsman 358.795630 Operator's Manual page 12

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS/PARTS CUTTING BLADE LUBRICATION (Fig. 16)
• Cutting blade • Make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position
• Assist handle and the blade has stopped moving. Disconnect the
• Throttle handle spark plug.
• Cylinder cover/Muffler guard • Remove any debris from the cutting blade,
• Air filter cover • Clean all parts and check for damage, Have damaged
• Muffler parts repaired or replaced by qualified service person-
* Debris shield nel.
CLEAN AIR FILTER (Fig. 14)
- Apply a light machine oil along the edge of the top
A dirty air filter decreases the life and performance of the strap.
engine and increases fuel consumption and harmful
emissions.
Always clean after 5 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation.
Clean more frequently in dusty conditions.
• Loosen the two screws on the air filter cover enough to
remove the cover from the engine. TOPSTRAP
• Remove air filter. "___ _ ,,n _ _ _,!#'k_ _
• Wash air filter in soap and water.
• Squeeze air filter dry and replace in cover.
• Re-install the air filter cover. _JI_JlY_ J
AIR FILTER
SCREWS
Figure 16
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REPLACE SPARK PLUG (Fig, 15)
The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better. Spark plug gap
should be ,025".
* Pull off the spark plug boot.
° Remove and discard the spark plug.
, Replace with correct spark plug and re-tighten with spark
plug wrench (10-12 Ib-ft).
- Cover spark plug with spark plug boot.
BOOT
Figure 15
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