Clean Air Filter; Replace Spark Plug; Replace Fuel Filter; Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment - Craftsman 358.794776 Operator's Manual

CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine per-
formance and increases fuel consump-
tion and harmful emissions. Always
clean after every 5 hours of operation.
Button ._/_'_\
Air Filter X_'_
Air Filter Cover
Cleaning the air filter:
1. Clean the cover and the area
around it to keep debris from falling
into the carburetor chamber when
the cover is removed.
NOTE: Move start lever to RUN posi-
tion before opening air filter cover.
2. Open air filter cover by pushing
button (see illustration). Remove
air filter.
NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent. Doing so
can create a fire hazard or produce
harmful evaporative emissions.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Apply a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze filter to distribute oil.
6. Replace parts.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better.
Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Igni-
tion timing is fixed, 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.
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
To replace fuel filter, drain unit by run-
ning it dry of fuel, then remove fuel
cap/retainer assembly from tank. Pull
filter from tank and remove it from the
fuel line. Install new fuel filter on fuel
line; reinstall parts.
Fuel Filter
Fuel Line
CHECK MUFFLER MOUNTING
SCREWS
Once each year, ensure muffler
mounting screws are secure and tight-
ened properly to prevent damage.
Muffler
Mounting Screw
MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING
SCREEN
_ik WARNING: The muffler on this
product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer.
NOTE: THE SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN
ON THIS UNIT IS NOT SERVICEABLE.
For normal homeowner use, the muf-
fler and spark arresting screen will not
require replacement. After 50 hours of
use, we recommend that your muffler
be replaced by your Sears Service
Center.
CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED
ADJUSTMENT
The carburetor has been carefully set
at the factory. Adjustments may be
necessary if you notice any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
• Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
To adjust idle speed:
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until
engine runs without stalling (idle speed
too slow).
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