Seasonal Storage; Fuel System - Craftsman 358.773110 Operator's Manual

4.Setlowspeed mixture s crew (L)at
themidpoint between thetwoposi-
tions.
Readjust idle speed (see IDLE SPEED
ADJUSTMENT).
High Speed Mixture - H
CAUTION: Do not operate at full
throttle for prolonged periods while
making high speed adjustments as
damage to the engine can occur. Ad-
just the high speed mixture screw (H)
1/16 of aturn at atime. A 1/16 turn is
about the width of the slot in the top of
the screw.
1. Support the unit so the blade shaft
will not make contact with any ob-
ject. Do not make adjustments
from the blade side of the unit.
2. Allow the engine to idle.
3. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully.
Turn high speed mixture screw (H)
very slowly counterclockwise until it
stops.
4. Turn high speed mixture screw (H)
the minimum amount clockwise um
til engine runs smoothly.
After completing adjustments, check
for acceleration and blade shaft move-
ment at idle. Reset if necessary.
Acceleration Check
If the engine dies or hesitates instead
of accelerating, turn the low speed
mixture screw (L) counterclockwise a
small amount (no more than the width
of the slot in the adjusting screw). Re-
peat step until smooth acceleration is
obtained with no blade shaft move-
ment at idle.
CAUTION: If the engine does not op-
erate according to these instructions
after repeating the adjusting steps, do
not use the unit. Take it to your Sears
Service Center.
aI_I_WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
• Allow engine to cool before storing
or transporting.
• Store unit and fuel in a well venti-
lated area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit with all guards in place.
Position unit so that any sharp ob-
ject cannot accidentally cause injury.
• Store unit and fuel well out of the
reach of children.
• Wear protective gloves when han-
dling blade. The blade is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not mov-
ing.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at end of sea_
son or if it will not be used for 30 days
or more.
If your edger is to be stored for a peri-
od of time:
• Clean the entire unit.
• Clean air filter (see instructions).
• Inspect the guard area and clean
any dirt, grass, leaves, or debris that
has collected. Inspect the blade and
blade guard; replace a blade that is
bent, warped, cracked, broken or
damaged in any other way.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
• Apply a coating of oil to the entire
surface of the blade; wrap it in heavy
paper or cloth.
• Be sure all handles and guards are
in place and are securely fastened.
Replace any damaged parts.
• Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, worn, or broken parts.
• Do not cover with plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe and will induce corn
densation and eventual rust or cor-
rosion.
FUEL SYSTEM
Never use engine or carburetor clean-
er products in the fuel tank or perma-
nent damage may occur to fuel sys-
tem components. Follow these
instructions:
• Drain the fuel from the unit into an
approved fuel container.
• Drain the fuel lines and carburetor
by starting the engine and letting it
run until it stops.
IMPORTANT: It is important to pre-
vent gum deposits from forming in es-
sential fuel system parts such as the
carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank
during storage. Also, experience indi-
cates that alcohol blended fuels, those
that us ethanol or methanol (called
gasohol or oxygenated fuel), can at-
tract moisture and form acidic gas
which will damage your engine. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel sys-
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