Fan Housing Removal; Replacing The Fan Housing; Clutch - Sears CRAFTSMAN 358.350870 Owner's Manual

Fig. 9
AIR FILTER AND CARBURETOR
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When finally adjusted, the high speed needle will usually
be 7/8 to 1-1/8 turns open (counterclockwise). Try to
keep sawdust away from the carburetor when the filter
cover is removed. Be sure to hold the saw firmly with
both hands while cutting. Before replacing the air filter
cover, be sure to clean off the mating surfaces of cover
and carburetor box. See figure 8.
Turn choke knob to the right (counterclockwise) and
close choke lever over carburetor so that the finger on
the choke lever (cover underside) lines up with the slot
in the choke lever over the carburetor. Replace the filter
cover and tighten cover screw Figure 9.
FAN HOUSING REMOVAL
Model 358-350842 (Craftsman 2.1)
Model 358-350870 (Craftsman 2.1 PS)
Model 358.350880 (Craftsman 2.3 PS/VL)
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Fan Housing
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Fig. 10
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Remove the three screws holding the fan housing] to the
saw. See Figure 10. Clean out any loose sawdust in fan
housing. Clean out any chips and sawdust that have
accumulated between the cylinder fins. Use compressed
air if available. If cooling fins are blocked, the cylinder
will run too hot and could adversely effect power and
engine life.
REPLACING THE FAN HOUSING!
I. Move the housing into position, pulling the starter
rope slightly to make sure the starter dogs are in
position around the starter pulley notches.
2. Replace the three fan housing mounting screws,
short screw to the front.
CLUTCH
Model 358-350842 (Craftsman 2.1)
Model 358-350870 (Craftsman 2.1 PS)
Model 358-350880 (Craftsman 2.3 PSiVL)
If the clutch must be removed from your saw, it is best to
return the saw to your Sears Store, as they have the
proper equipment to do the job. However, if you must
remove the clutch, follow these instructions carefu!ly.
1.
2.
3.
Remove the bar and chain.
Remove the rubber connector from the spark plug.
Remove the fan housing, figure 10, and secure the
flywheel from turning. This is best accomplished by
wedging a socket wrench or an end wrench between
the flywheel nut and the front handlebar. See
Figure 11. Clutch removal should not be attempted
without first removing the fan housing, as damage
to the starter or flywheel could occur.