Craftsman 358.798270-32ce Important Manual page 18

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES -- MAINTENANCE
A. MAINTENANCE SAFETY
2. Never start engine with clutch shroud removed.
The clutch can fly apart and cause serious i_ury.
3. Disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
4. Make carburetor adjustments with the lower end
supported to prevent the trimmer line from con-
tatting any object.
5. Keep others away when making carburetor ad-
justments.
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6_ Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turrdng when
7. Replace blade or trimmer head parts that are
cracked, chipped ,or damaged in any other way be-
8. Use only .080" diameter SEARS brand line.
Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
9. Use only genuine SEARS replacement parts as
recommended.
10. Inspect the entire unit. Replace damaged parts.
Check for fuel leaks and make sure all fasteners
are in place and securely fastened.
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B. FLEXIBLE DRPv_E SHAFT LUBRICATION
Lubricate the drive shaft:
- After each ten (10) hours of operation.
- Before operating if the unit has been stored for
90 daysor longer.
To order flexshaft lube, see the Accessory
List forthe proper part number.
If the engine is hot, avoid touching the muffler.
A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
_ Laythe drive shaft on a clean sur-
e. Avoid laying shaft on the floor, ground
or on any other surface that may have dirt
or debris. Even after wiping the shaft,
4. Check drive shaft for broken wires, twists, or
kinks, and replace if damage is foun&
5. Using a clean cloth, wipe the surface of the
drive shaft thoroughly to remove any old
grease.
6. Apply a uniformcoat ofhbe to the entire sur-
face of the drive shafh
7. Inject the remaining contents of the container
into the top of the tube.
8. Reinstall the drive shaft in the tube. Fig-
ure 23 (inset).
9. Reassemble the gear box to the tube. Tighten
Take care to avoid injury to your
hands and fingers with broken wires when
checking for damage or wiping the drive
shaft. A cloth will not prevent broken wires
from puncturing or tearing your skim
I. Remove thegearbox clamp screw and thelo-
cating screwfrom the gearbox. Figure23.
2. Remove gearbox from thetube. Figure23.
3. Remove the driveshaftfrom the tube. Fig-
ure 23 (inset).
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Gear Box
Clamp Screw
Locating
Screw
Gear Box
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C. AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases the life and
performance of the engine and increases fuel con-
sumption.
1. Clean the Air Filter:.
Always after 5 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of
operation, which-ever is less.
More frequentI_ in dusty conditions.
a_ Loosen the two screws on the a_ filter cover
enough to remove the cover from the en-
gine. Figure 24.
b. Remove air filter from cover. Figure 24.
c. Wash filter in soap and water.
d. Squeeze filter dry and replace in cover.
| CAUTION: I Do not clean the air fdter in gaso-
line or other flammable solvent to avoid
creating a fire hazard.
Choke Air
Exit Slot Filter
Choke
Figure 24
Corners
e. Reinstall the air filter cover, making sure
the choke exit slot (Figure 24 ) is placed
over the choke lever.
I CAUTIQN: [ Make sure air filter is fitted into
corners of the cover to keep dust from en-
tering engine and causing engine damage.
If replacin_ the air filter, see the
Accessory List for t_e proper par_ number.
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