Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.798461 Operator's Manual page 14

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Refer replacement or damaged/worn
parts to your Sears Service Center.
• On/Stop Switch - Ensure On/Stop
switch functions properly by moving
the switch to the "Stop" position.
Make sure engine stops; then restart
engine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Discontinue use of unit if
fuel tank shows signs of damage or
leaks.
• Shield- Discontinue use of unit if
shield is damaged.
CLEAN UNiT & LABELS
• Clean the unit usin_g a damp cloth
with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Do not clean filter in gasoline or other
flammable solvent; doing so can
create a fire hazard or produce harmful
evaporative emissions.
A dirty air filter decreases engine per-
forrnance and increases fuel consump-
tion and harmful emissions. Always
clean after every 5 hours of operation.
• Clean the cover and the area around
it to keep dirt and debris from falling
into the carburetor chamber when
the cover is removed.
• Remove parts as illustrated.
• Wash the filter in soap and water.
• Allow filter to dry.
• Replace parts, making sure the filter
is seated completely.
Air Filter
Cover
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Screws
Back
view of
Air Filter
Cover
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Air Filter
INSPECT AND CLEAN SPARK
ARRESTOR
(if equipped)
As the unit is used, carbon deposits
build up on the muffler and spark
arrestor screen, and must be removed
to avoid creating a fire hazard or af-
fecting engine performance.
Remove the spark arrestor screen
from the muffler and clean. Replace
spark arrestor screen if breaks occur.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to
ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better. Set spark plug gap at
.025 in. Ignition timing is fixed and
nonadjustable.
• Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
• Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
• Replace with Champion RCJ-8Y
spark plug and tighten with a 3/4 in.
socket wrench (10-12 ft.-Ibs).
• Reinstall the spark plug boot.
REPLACING THE LINE
WARNING: Trimmer head parts that
are chipped, cracked, broken, or dam-
aged in any other way can fly apart and
cause serious injury.Do not use. Re-
place damaged parts before using unit.
• Press the tab on the side of the trim-
mer head and twist the lock ring.
• Remove the lock ring and tap button.
• Pull spool out of the trimmer head.
• Clean dirt and debris from all parts.
• Replace with a pre-wound spool, or
replace line using 40 feet of .080" (2
ram) diameter Craftsman ® Pro Trim-
met line.
Trimmer
Tap Button Lock Ring
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