Craftsman 358.798940 Operator's Manual page 7

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for Loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts
Clean unit and labels
Clean air filter
Replace spark plug
P=ENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
[he warranty on this unit does not cow
.=r items that have been subjected to
_perator abuse or negligence° To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
_perator must maintain unit as instruct-
.=din this manual Various adjustments
t_ilt need to be made periodically to
_roperly maintain your unit.
DHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
, Spark Plug Boot
, Air Filter
, Housing Screws
DHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
NORN PARTS
:_efer replacement of damaged/worn
_arts to your Sears Service Center.
, Engine Stop Button - Ensure Button
functions properly by pressing and
holding the button in the "Stop" posi-
tion. Make sure engine stops; then
restart engine and continue.
, Fuel Tank - Discontinue use of unit if
fuel tank shows signs of damage or
leaks.
3LEAN UNIT & LABELS
, Clean the unit using a damp cloth
with a mild detergent.
, Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth_
.?,LEANAIR FILTER
3o not clean filter in gasoline or other
lammable solvent,, Doing so can
"reate a fire hazard or produce harmful
.=vaporative emissions.
;leaning the air filter:
_.dirty air filter decreases engine per,,
ormance and increases fuel consump-
ion and harmful emissions. Always
:lean after every 5 hours of operation.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation
Yearly
Screws
• Wash the filter in soap and water,.
• Allow filter to dry°
° Replace parts°
° Remove parts as illustrated.
Air Filter
o Clean the cover and the area around
it to keep debris from falling into the
carburetor chamber when the cover
is removed.