Fue! Filter - Craftsman 358.798470 Operator's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
YEARLY
REPLACE SPARK PLUG (Fig. 27)
The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better. Spark plug gap
should be .025".
• Twist, then pull of spark plug boot.
• Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard.
• Replace with correct spark plug and re-tighten with
spark plug wrench (10-12 flJb.).
• Reconnect spark prug boot.
SPARK BOOT P LUG U G__ _SPARK
PLUG
Figure 27
REPLACE FUEL FILTER (Fig. 28 & 29)
The fuel filter should be replaced after each season.
Never operate your unitwithouta fuel filter.Be careful not
to damage fuel line while removingthe fuel filter.
• Run fuel tank dry of fuel before proceeding with this
step.
i emove fuel cap and allowit to hang to side of motor.
Using a small pair of needle nose pliers,grasp fuel cap
retainer, holding it in tank opening ano pull out.
With cap out of tank, use a small section of bent wire
similar to that shown in the illustrationto catch fuel line
and stowly pull from tank. When fuel tilter appears in
opening, grasp with fingers and remove from tank.
• Once filter is out of tank. hold fuet line close to fuel fil-
ter. Remove fuel filter by twisting and pulling at the
same time.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Reverse process for installation.
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BARREL NECK
Figure 29
GEAR BOX LUBRICATION (Fig. 30)
• Remove the gear box screw using a wrench.
• Fill gear box with lithium base gear grease.
• Replace and tighten gear box screw securely.
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GEAR BOX
SCREW _
Figure 30
RETA|NER
Figure 28
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