Craftsman 358.796170 Operator's Manual page 11

C,. GEAR BOX LUBRICATION,
Check the Gear Box for lubrication:
e At the beginning of the edging season;
• Frequently,when the unit isused du ringunusualty
dusty conditions or high temperatures,
1, Remove theplugon thetopofthe gear box. Figure
... t5.
2. Ifthe gearbo×looksdry,fill itwih lubdcent.
NOTE: Use Gear Lube #28 -HT 59071
3. Replace the plug,rnakingsure thefiber washerisin
place.
Figure 15
D. EDGING BLADE
• The Blade is reversible, When one cutting edge
becomes dull,the bladecan be turnedover and the
otheredge used.
• Replacethebladewhenbothsidesbecomewom
to where only 1/2 inch can be used for edging.
• TO turn the blade over or to replace: _ '
r
I" Disconnect t he sparkplug,
, 2. Holdtheedger firmlyona hardsurfaceto preventthe
bladefrom turning,
3, Using a 7/16inch wrench, turn hex nut counter°
clockwise _ . Figure 16,
'_ ' r NOTE: Hold the blade against the gear box wh_e
removing the nutand lockwasher to keep the shaft
from turning.
4. Turnthe bladeoveror replace.
5. Place the bladeon the blade shaft matching the
flat area of the blade openingwith the fiatside of
the shaft.
6. Attach the hexnut to the shaft and turn untilhand
tight,
7, Trghtenthe nut firmty witha 7/16inch wrench,
Wear gloveswhen handlingthe blade
-. tO help avoid injury.
z_WARNING
Do not alterthe blade or use any blade ormplacement
part that is not recommendedbySearsto avoidserious
pbrsormlinjury.
Ill I II I I I I
Figure 16
E. AIR FILTER CARE
A dirty air filter decreases engine performance and
• increases fuelconsumption.
Clean the Nr Filter:.
• Frequently;
• Alwaysaffer 5tanks offuel or 5 hoursof operation,
whichever is less.
1. Removetheair fitter.See Figure 17,page 12,
2, •Washin soapand water
" ICAUTtON: t Do not Clean filter in gasoline or
.. otherflammablesolventtoavoidcreatingafire
' : " " hazard. " ....... "
_: ;_ 3. Squeezefleer dry.
, _4. Reptacetheairf_ter,
• ,. • .=.
:•:_: ,, [CAIJTION:J Theairfiltermust befittedintothe
corners of the housing to avoid damage to the
"' engine. " " _" • ....
I-. FUEL TANK UPKEEP
Never use gasoline ina fuel mixture that is morethan
2 monthsold. Gasoline begins to break down after a
periodof time andw_lfo_mcompounds that causehard
. startingand damage in2-cycleengines.
!- Inspect the unit for fuel leaks each time it is used.
. Repairor replacepartsas necessa_
- . -2: Usinggasoline or rue/mix over2 months old will
cause the engine to be difficult or impossible to
• start/
r -:
3. Drainfuel tank or allowunitto run out offuel before
slodng the unit fol; 30 da_ or morn.
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