Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.794251 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
_i WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
except for carburetor adjustments.
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts
Inspect and clean unit and labels
Clean air filter
Inspect muffler and spark arresting screen
Replace spark plug
before performing maintenance
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation
Every 50 hours of operation
Yearly
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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-
jedustments will need to be made peri-
ically to properly maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
_ Housing _r_
Assist Handle Screws
• Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Center for re-
placement of damaged or worn pads.
• ON/OFF Switch - Ensure ON/OFF
switch functions properly by moving
the switch to the OFF position. Make
sure engine stops; then, restart en-
gine 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 Ioo6e or damaged pads. Clean
the unit and labels using a damp cloth
with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR RLTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine per-
formance and increases fuel consump-
tion and harmful emissions. Always
clean after every 5 hours of operation.
1. Clean the cover and the area
_ around it to keep dirt from falling
into the carburetor chamber when
the cover is removed.
2. Remove parts as illustrated.
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard
or producing harmful evaporative
emissions, do not clean filter in gaso-
line or other flammable solvent.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Add a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze the filter to distribute oil.
6. Replace pads.
_S Filter
crews
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Cover
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
IIWARNING: The muffler on this
product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer.
_,WARNING: Muffler is very hot
during and after use. Do not touch the
muffler or allow combustible material
such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
As your unit is used, carbon deposits
build up on the muffler and spark ar-
restincj screen and must be removed
to avoid creating a fire hazard or af-
fecting engine performance.
For normal homeowner use, the muf-
fler and spark arrestingscreen will not
require any service. After 50 hours of
use, we recommend that your muffler
be serviced or replaced by your Sears
Service Center.
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