Cleaning The Spark Arresting Screen; Chain Sharpening - Craftsman 358.360150 Instruction Manual

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK AR-
RESTING SCREEN
Asthe unit
is used, carbon deposits
build up on the muffler and spark ar-
resting screen, and must be removed
to avoid creating a fire hazard or af-
fecting engine performance.
Replace the spark arresting screen if
breaks occur.
Muffler
,g
Screen
Muffler
Cover
Screws
Muffler Cover
CLEANING THE SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of
operation or annually, whichever
comes first.
1. Loosen and remove the 2 muffler
cover screws.
2. Remove the muffler cover (cover
snaps off muffler body).
3. Remove muffler diffuser and spark
arresting screen assembly. Notice
the orientation of these parts for
reassembling.
4. Clean the spark arresting screen
with a wire brush. Replace screen
if breaks are found.
5. Replace any broken or cracked
muffler parts.
6. Reinstall diffuser and spark arrest-
ing screen assembly with round
holes facing up.
7. Reinstall muffler cover end 2
screws. Tighten securely.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced
each year to ensure the engine starts
easier and runs better. Ignition _ming
is fixed and nonadjustable,
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder
cover.
2. Remove the cylinder cover.
3. Pull off the spark plug boot.
4. Remove spark plug from cylinder
end discard.
5. Replace with Champion CJ-7Y
spark plug and tighten securely
with a 3/4 inch socket wrench.
Spark plug gap should be 0.025 in.
6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.
Spark Plug Screws
Spark Plug
REPLACE FUEL RLTER
To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by
running it dry of fuel. Remove fuel cap
and its connected retainer from tank.
Pull filter from tank end remove from
line. Replace and reassemble.
_ILWARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance,
service, oradjustments except for car-
buretor adjustments.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening requires special
tools. You can purchase sharpening
tools at Sears or go to a professional
chain sharpener.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
• ILWARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The
chain is sharp and _n cut you even
when it is not moving.
It is normal fora new chaJn to stretch
dudng the first 15 minutes of operation.
You should recheck your chain tension
frequently and adjust the chain tension
as required. See CHECK CHAIN TENSION
in the MAINTENANCE section.
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