Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.796160 Operator's Manual page 16

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.
Some adjustments will need to be
made periodically to properly maintain
your unit. All adjustments in the SER-
VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of
this manual should be checked at
least once each season,
• Once each year, replace the spark
plug and air filter. A new spark plug
and clean/new air filter assure proper
air-fuel mixture and help your engine
run better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in
this manual.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
• Assist Handle Screw
• Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
For replacement of damaged or worn
parts, contact Sears Service or call
1-800-235-5878.
• ON/OFF Switch - Ensure ON/OFF
switch functions properly by moving
the switch to the OFF position. Make
sure engine stops. Restart engine
and continue.
• Fuel System - Discontinue use of
unit if fuel lines, tank, or cap show
signs of damage or leaks.
• Debris Shield - Discontinue use of
unit if debris shield is damaged.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
• See ADD OIL in the OPERATION sec-
tion.
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.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
To prolong the useful life of your trim-
mer, change engine oil as recom-
mended in this section.
• Change oil after first 4 hours of
use, then every 8 hours or every
season. Change oil every 4 hours
when operating the engine under
heavy load or in high temperatures.
Change the oil after every 8 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the
unit is not used for 25 hours in one
year. Check the crankcase oil level be-
fore each start. Tighten oil dipstick se-
curely each time you check the oil level.
CHANGING OIL AND CHECKING
LEVEL
CAUTION: Used oil is a hazardous
waste product. Dispose of used oil
properly. Do not discard with house-
hold waste. Contact Sears Service for
information regarding safe disposal/re-
cycling facilities.
Change oil while engine is OFF, but
still warm. Ensure fuel cap is tightened
securely.
1. Remove engine oil fill cap/dipstick;
lay aside on a clean surface.
2. Drain oil into a suitable container in
direction shown (see illustration).
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3. Wipe off any spilled oil from trim-
mer.
4. Fill engine with oil (see ADD OIL in
the OPERATION section).
5. Replace engine oil fill cap/dipstick.
Tighten securely.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine per-
formance and increases fuel con-
sumption and harmful emissions. Al-
ways clean after every 8 hours of
operation. Clean more often under
dusty conditions or when airborne de-
bris is present. Replace air cleaner
parts if very dirty.
1. Clean the cover and the area
around it to keep dirt from falling
into the carburetor chamber when
the cover is removed.
NOTE: Move red choke lever to FULL
CHOKE position before removing com-
ponents.
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