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operator's
manual
MODEL NO.
358.796131 - 26.2cc
___WARNING:
Carefully
read
and
follow
Safety
Rules,
Precautions
and Operating
Instructions.
Failure to do sO-can result in
serious personal
injury.
RnFT,S M n
GAS WEEDWACKER
®
Fuel Mix 16:1
2 Cycle Engine
• Assembly
• Maintenance
• Operation
• Repair
Parts
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
Sold
by
Sears,
Roebuck
and
Co., Chicago,
Ill.
60684
U.S.A.
66706-1-34385-1-34485
PRINTED
IN U.S.A.
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- Page 1 operator's manual MODEL NO. 358.796131 - 26.2cc RnFT,S M n GAS WEEDWACKER ® Fuel Mix 16:1 2 Cycle Engine • Assembly • Maintenance • Operation • Repair Parts ___WARNING: Carefully read follow Safety Rules, Precautions and Operating Instructions. Failure to do sO-can result in Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation serious personal injury.
- Page 2 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON SEARS CRAFTSMAN GAS WEEDWACKER ® If this CRAFTSMAN GAS WEEDWACKER trimmer fails toperform properly due to adefect in materia! or workmanshipwithin one year of purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge. _fthis _RAFTS"_AN GAS _EE _A_KER_ trimmer is usedf_r c_mmercia_ _r rentaI purp_ses thiswarranty c_v` e rage app_ies for only g0 days from the date of pumhase.
- Page 3 SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS Failure to follow safety rules and precautions could result in serious personal injury. KNOW YOUR UNIT OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY 1. Read your Operator's Manual carefully until 1. Inspect the entire unit before each use for loose, you completely understand and can follow...
- Page 4 KNOW YOUR WEEDWACKER ® TRIMMER A. INTRODUCTION B. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Your WEEDWACKER ® Trimmer is a versatile product Remove contentsfrom the Carton if you have not ° developed for large lawns and to make short work of a done so. variety of lawn care tasks - trimming, mowing, edging, sweeping, and scalping.
- Page 5 ASSEMBLY A. PREPARATION ASSEMBLYSTEPS Your Operator's Manual has been developed to help you assemble the unit and to understand its safe opera- 1. DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING -- Figure 1. tion. It is important that you read your manual com- a. Place clamp from loose parts bag on the engine pletely to become familiar with the unit before you begin shroud as shown in Figure 1.
- Page 6 4. ASSIST HANDLE -- Figure 5 3. SPLASH DEFLECTOR -- Figure 4 a. Locate the raised "V" ridge on the splash a. Align the assist handle onthe drive shaft hous- deflector into the indented "V" slot on the ing above the decal(s), making surethe handle drive shaft housing.
- Page 7 Tighten, repair or replace parts as necessary. Tools TIONS in this Operator's Manual. Make certain you required are shown on page 5. Use only recom- completely understand and follow e&ch one. mended, genuine Sears/Craftsman replacement parts. 2. _, CHECK THE AtR FILTER _-CHECK THE FUEL TANK.
- Page 8 3. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER 2. STARTING PROCEDURE a. Extenda minimumof4inchesoflinefromthe a. If the engine starts to die immediately after cutting head to provide the correct load on the starting, keep throttle trigger depressed engine. and press injector button once with fore- b.
- Page 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For maximum performance and efficiency: 1. Always accelerate the engine to the desired 4. Make sure the cutting head stops turning speed before cutting. when the throttle trigger is released and the 2, Never operate the engine at a higher speed engine runs at idle speed, For correction,...
- Page 10 USING YOUR UNIT A. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your Trimmer is equipped with a semi-automatic advancing cutting head that cuts with the tip of a monofilament nylon line. 1. Read your Operator's Manual. Make certain you completely understand and follow The nylon cutting line will easily remove grass and all safety rules, precautions, and operating instruc- weeds from around walls, fences, trees, and flower tions before operating the unit.
- Page 11 C. CUTTING METHODS • The tip of the line does the cutting. Allow the unit TRIMMING -- Figure 14 to trim at its own pace. You wilJachieve better results Hold the cutting head at a 30 degree angle to the by not crowding the line into the cutting area.
- Page 12 CUTTING HEAD MAINTENANCE NOTE: The aluminum line saver is reversi- 1. CUTTING LINE REPLACEMENT ble. After a groove is worn into one side, a. Hold the cutting head as shown in Figure 18. reverse line saver (with the spool Press the lock tab, and turn lock ring counter- removed) to provide a new wear surface.
- Page 13 Tap Button is pressed. NOTE: Approximately 2 inches of line can be advanced each time the tap button is pressed. Figure 24. USE ONLY SEARS/CRAFTSMAN ® REPLACEMENT PARTS TAP BUTTON Figure 24 2. CUTTING LINE REPAIR •...
- Page 14 GENERAL MAINTENANCE DRIVE SHAFT LUBRICATION NOTE: Check the Flexibie Drive Shaft for • Lubricate the Flexible Drive Shaft: wear or damage, Replace if broken wires, -- After each ten (10) hours of operation: twists or kinks are found. -- Before operating if the unit has been stored ICAUTION:tLay the Flexible Drive Shaft on a for 90 days or longer.
- Page 15 STARTER ROPE REPAIR 17. Hold the 12 inch slack in the rope and catch rope in pulley notch. Figure 30. • Repair the starter rope If the rope breaks next 18. Hold the rope taut and make 2 complete to the pulley. turns pulley counterclockwise...
- Page 16 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART REMEDY TROUBLE CAUSE 1. Move switch'to"Start", ..Engine will not start 1. Ignitionswitch off. 2. Fill tank with correctfuel mixture. 2. Fuel tank empty, 3` Installnewplug. 3, Spark plug not firing. 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; ctean. Check 4.
- Page 17 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES 71-36555 2-Cycle Engine Oil ..........Stock No. 28-59071 Gear Grease (14-112oz.) ........Stock No. STD361258 Spark Plug ........... Part No. 71-85764 Replacement Cutting Head ........Stock No. 71-85789 Spool W/Line ..........Stock No. 71-85778 Nylon Cutting Line ..........Stock No.
- Page 18 SEARS WEEDWACKER ® PARTS LIST -- MODEL 358.796131 -26.2cc Figure 1...
- Page 19 SEARS WEEDWACKER ® PARTS LIST m MODEL 358.796131-26.2cc Figure I PAR'I: PART QTY. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION RECL REQ. 10618 Assist Handle 706515 Cutting Head Assembley 92059 Knob- 1/4- 20 Stock #71-85764 (Incl. 2-9) 93896 Hub wlLine Saver Washer- 1/4- Flat 551025 93898 Line Saver Hex Bolt-114-20x1-112...
- Page 20 SEARS WEEDWACKER ® PARTS LIST -- MODEL 358.796131-26.2cc Figure...
- Page 21 SEARS WEEDWACKER ® PARTS LIST -- MODEL 358.796131-26.2cc Figure 2 PART QTY. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION REQ, REQ. 24436 i: 15123 Washer#10 Starter PulleyScrew Bumper Fuel Tank Housing 15479 Screw - #10 x 3/4 - Hex Washer 26566 Handle & Fuel Tank Housing Handle Cover 26567 Head - Starter Pulley...
- Page 22 SEARS WEEDWACKER ® PARTS LIST -- MODEL 358.796131-26.2cc Figure 3...
- Page 23 SEARS WEEDWACKER ® PARTS LIST- MODEL 358.796131-26.2cc Figure 3 PART QTY. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION REQ. REQ. 19108 Gasket- Carburetor Case to 42059 Spring - Starter Dog Crankcase Nut - Flywheel - (5/16 x 26) Seal - Carburetor Case 54I 131 19105 21055 Fuel Line - Carburetor...
- Page 24 SEARS WEEDWACKER ® PARTS LIST -- MODEL 358.796131-26.2cc CARBURETOR NUMBER 35183 Figure 4 PART QTY'. PART REQ. DESCRIPTION REQ. DESCRIPTION 35017 Screw -"Pump Cover 35036 Spring- Hi Speed Needle 35191 35142 Pump Cover Ass'y. (Incl. #4) Needle - Hi Speed 35164 35026 *+ Gasket-...
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- Page 27 I IIII IIIIII QUICK REFERENCE PAGE Read and follow all Safety Rules, Precautions and Operating Instructions. Failure to do so can cause in serious personal injury. PAGE PREPARATION ................1. Know all safety rules and precautions in this manual. 2. Wear safety glasses or goggles for eye protection 3.
- Page 28 The Model Number will be found under the handle with the Serial Number. Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or repair parts for your unit. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears Stores. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR...