Storage; External Surfaces; Internal Engine; Fuel System - Craftsman 358.797290 Operator's Manual

•Tum the mixture screw counterclock-
wise until it stops.
•Tum the idle speed screw clockwise
until it stops. Now turn counterclock-
wise 4-1/2 turns.
Start motor, let it run for 3 minutes, and
proceed to the adjustment section. If
engine does not start, refer to trouble-
shooting chart or call 1-800-235-5878.
If engine performance is acceptabte at
the preset positions, no further adjust-
ments are necessary.
Idle Speed
Screw
Mixture.Screw
(with Umltsr Cap)
ADJUSTING PROCEDURE
Idle Speed "IDLE"
Allow engine to idle. Adjustspeed until
engine runs without stalling.
• Turn clockwiseto incma_e_ngi_e
speed if engine stalls or dies.
• Turn counterclockwiseto decrease
speed.
No furtheradjustments are necessary if
performance is satisfactory.
MIxture "MIX"
Allow engine to idle. Then accelerate
the engine and note portormance. If
engine hesitates, bogs down, or
smokes during acceleration, turn mix-
tun) screw clockwise in 1/16-turnincre-
ments untilperformance is satisfactory.
Repeat this procedure as necessary
for proper adjustment. After completing
adjustments, check for acceleration.
Reset if necessary.
Acceleration Check
If engine dies or hesitates insteadof
accelerating,turn mixture screw coun-
temlockwise untilyou have smooth ac-
celeration. Recheck and adjust as nec-
essary for acceptable performance.
Prepare unit for storage at end of sea-
son or if it will not be used for 30 days
or more.
WARNING:
• Allow engine to cool, and secure the
unitbefore stodng or transporting.
• Store unit and fuel In a well ventilated
area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
• Store unit with all guards in place.
Position unit so that any sharp object
cannot accidentallycause injury.
• Store unit and fuel well out of the
reach of children.
EXTERNAL SURFACES
• I! your unit isto be stored for a period
of time, dean it thoroughly .before
storage. Store in a clean dry area.
• Ughtly oil external metal surfaces.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under Fueling Engine in the Operating
Section of this manual, see message
labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use
of gasohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizeris an acceptable_erne-
rive in minim_'Jng t he _ of fuel
gum delx_'_ during storage.Add _oi-
,zer to gasolinein fuel tank or fuelstor-
age container. F ollowthe mixinstructions
found on stabiker ccnta_r. Run engine
at least5 minutes after addng stabTBer.
CRAFTSMAN40:1, 2-cycle engine oil
(air cooled) is already blendedwith fuel
stabilizer. If you do not use this Sears
oil, you can add a fuel stab=Tizer t o your
fuel tank.
INTERNAL ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour I tea-
spoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) through the spark plug open-
ing. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to
10 times to_listributs oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of
recommended type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, broken, or wom parts.
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