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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
,_
WARNING:
Disconnect
the spark plug
except for carburetor
adjustments.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
TASK
Check for loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged
or worn parts
Inspect and clean unit and decals
Clean air filter
Inspect muffler and spark arresting
screen
Replace spark plug
before performing
maintenance
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation
Every 50 hours of operation
Yearly
GENERAL
RECOMMEN
DATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not
cover items that have been subjected
to operator
abuse or negligence.
To
receive full value from the warranty,
the operator
must maintain
unit as
instructed
in this manual. Various ad-
justments
will need to be made peri-
odically to properly maintain
your unit.
CHECK
FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
• Assist Handle Screw
• Debris Shield
CHECK
FOR DAMAGED
OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service
Center for re-
placement
of damaged
or worn parts.
• ON/OFF Switch - Ensure ON/OFF
switch functions
properly
by moving
the switch to the OFF position. Make
sure engine stops; then restart en-
gine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Discontinue
use of unit
if fuel tank shows signs of damage
or leaks.
• Debris Shield - Discontinue
use of
unit if debris shield is damaged.
INSPECT
AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE-
CALS
• After each use, inspect complete
unit for loose or damaged
parts.
Clean the unit and decals using a
damp cloth with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine per-
formance and increases fuel consump-
tion and harmful emissions. Always
clean after every 5 hours of operation.
1. Clean the cover and the area
around it to keep dirt from falling
into the carburetor
chamber
when
the cover is removed.
2.
Remove parts by pressing
button
to release air filter cover.
NOTE:
To avoid creating a fire hazard
or producing
harmful evaporative
emissions,
do not clean filter in gaso-
line or other flammable
solvent.
3.
Wash the filter in soap and water.
4.
Allow filter to dry.
5.
Replace parts.
Button
Air Filter
t!
Air Filter Cover
INSPECT
MUFFLER
AND SPARK
ARRESTING
SCREEN
_WARNING:
The muffler on this
product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer.
As your unit is used, carbon deposits
build up on the muffler and spark ar-
resting screen.
For normal homeowner
use, however,
the muffler and spark arresting screen
will not require any service. After 50
hours of use, we recommend that your
muffler be serviced or replaced by your
Sears Service Center.
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