General Maintenance; Air Filter - Craftsman 358.796921 Operator's Manual

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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A. AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine performance and
increases fuel consumption.
Clean the Air Filter:
• Frequently,
• Always clean after 5 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of
operation, whichever is less.
Follow these steps:
1. Remove the air filter (located above the control
panel; see Figure 8 ).
2. Wash in soap and water.
I CAUTION:I Do not clean filter in gasoline or
other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire
hazard.
3. Squeeze filterdr,/.
4. Add a small amount of oilto coat the filter.
NOTE: Avoid soaking the filterwith oil.
5. Squeeze out excess oil.
6. Replace the air filter.
! CAUTION: JThe air filter must be fitted into the
corners of the housing and under the center tab to
avoid engine damage.
B. FUEL TANK
Never use gasoline that is more than 2 months old
in a fuel mixture. Gasoline begins to break down after
a short, period of time and will form compounds that
cause hard starting and damage in 2-cycle engines.
1. Inspect the unit for fuel leaks each time it is used.
Repair or replace parts as necessary.
2, Using a fuel mix or gasoline over2 months old will
cause the engine to be difficult or impossible to
start.
° 3. Drain all fuel from the unit or allow unit to run
out of fuel before storing.
C. STARTER ROPE
• Repair the starter rope if the rope breaks.
AWARNING
Always waar eye protection when servicing
the starter rope. The recoil sp,r'mg,focated
beneath the pulley, ts under tension. If the
spring pops out, serious Injury can result.
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Figure 8
FAN HOUSING
REMOVE
SCREWS
SPARK PLUG WtRE
Figure 9