Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.795310 Operator's Manual page 9

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for Loose fasteners and parts...........
Check for damaged or worn parts
Clean unitand labels
Clean air filter
Replace spark plug
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to
operatorabuse or negligence. To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operatormust maintain unitas instruct-
ed in this manual. Vadous edju,,%_nents
will need to be made period_cally to
WHEN TO, PERFORM
Before each use
Before ead_ use _
After eantf use
Every 5 hours of operation ..........
Yeady .........
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Do not clean filter in gasoline or other
flammable solvent to avoid creating a
fire hazard or producing harmful evap-
orathte emissions.
A dirty air filter decreases engine per-
formance and increases fuel consump-
tion and harmfulemissions. Always
properlymaintain your unit,
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
') Air Filter
• HousingScrews
• As_st Handle Screws
• DebrisShield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Refer replacement of damaged/worn
partsto your Sears Service Center.
• On/Stop Switch - Ensure On/Stop
switchfunctions properly by pressing
andholdingthe switch in the "Stop"
position.Make sure engine stops;
then restart engine and continue.
• FuelTank- Discontinue use of un_if
fueltank shows signs of damage or
leaks.
= Debds Shield- Discontinue use of
unitif debdsshield is damaged.
CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
• Cisan the unit using a daJ'np cloth
with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unitwith a clean dry cloth.
clean after every 5 hOUrsof operation.
• Clean the cover and the area around
it to keep dirt from Pallinginto the
carburetor chamber when the cover
is removed.
* Remove parts as illustrated.
• Wash the filter in soap and water,
* Altowfilterto drY.
o Replace parts.
Cover
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to
ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better. Set spark plug gap at
.025 in. ignitiontiming is fixed and
nonadjustable.
• Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
• Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
- Replace with Champion RCJ-SY
spark plug and tighten with a 3/4 in.
sockst wrench (10-12 ft.-ibs),
• Reinstallthe spark plug boot.