Operation - Craftsman C944.517361 Instruction Manual

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Centre for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
• ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP
switch functions properly by moving
the switch to the STOP position.
Make sure engine stops; then restart
engine 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
LABELS
• After each use, inspect complete
unit for loose or damaged parts.
Clean the unit and labels 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 con-
sumption and harmful emissions. Al-
ways clean after every 5 hours of
operation,
1. Clean the cover and the area around
it to keep dirt and debris from falling
into the carburetor chamber when
the cover is removed,
2. Remove parts as illustrated.
NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent to avoid
creating a fire hazard or producing
harmful evaporative emissions.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry,
5. Add a few drops of oil to the filer;
squeeze the filter to distribute oil.
5. Replace parts.
_\ _Filts_rews
Cover
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to
ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better. Set spark plug gap at
0.025 inch. Ignition timing is fixed and
nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot,
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y
spark plug and tighten securely with
a 3/4 inch socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
REPLACING THE LINE
1. Remove the spool by firmly pulling
on the tap button,
2. Clean entire surface of hub and
spool.
3. Replace with a pre-wound spool,
or cut a length of 20 feet of 0.065"
(1.65 mm) diameter Craftsman _
brand line.
II_ WARNING: Never use wire,
rope, string, etc., which can break off
and become a dangerous missile.
4. Insert one end of the line about 1/2
inch (1 cm) into the small hole in-
side the spool.
Small
Spool
5. Wind the line evenly and tightly
onto the spool. Wind in the direc-
tion of the arrow found on the
spool.
6. Push the line into the notch, leav-
ing 3 to 5 inches (7 - 12 cm) un-
wound.
7. Insert the line into the exit hole in
the hub as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Line in
Hub
Line exit hole
8. Align the notch with the line exit
hole,
9. Push the spool into the hub until it
snaps into place.
10. Pull the line extending outside the
hub to release it from the notch.
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