Maintenance And Repair Pages - Craftsman 316.794970 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Perform these required maintenance procedures at the
frequency stated in the table. These procedures should
also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require
special tools or skills. If you are unsure about
these procedures take your unit to a Sears or
other qualified service dealer. Call 1-800-4-MY-
HOME®.
WARNING:
maintenance or repairs with unit running.
Always service and repair a cool unit.
Disconnect the spark plug wire to ensure that
the unit cannot start.
FREQUENCY
Before starting engine
Every 10 hours
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover
WARNING:
always turn your unit off and allow it to cool
before you clean or service it.
1. Remove the four (4) screws securing the air
filter/muffler cover (Fig. 16). Use a flat blade or
T20 Torx bit screwdriver.
2. Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force.
Red EZ-Fire™
Lever
Screws
To prevent serious
injury, never perform
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel
Clean and re-oil air filter
Check and clean spark arrestor
Check spark plug condition and gap
Inspect exhaust port and spark arrestor screen for clogging or
obstruction to assure maximum performance levels
To avoid serious
personal injury,
Screws
Fig. 16
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the
emission control devices and system may be
performed by a Sears or other qualified service
dealer. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for more
information.
In order to ensure peak performance of your
engine, inspection of the engine exhaust port
may be necessary after 50 hours of operation. If
you notice lost RPM, poor performance or
general lack of acceleration, this service may be
required. If you feel your engine is in need of this
inspection, refer service to a Sears or other
qualified service dealer. Call 1-800-4-MY-
HOME® for more information. DO NOT attempt
to perform this process yourself as engine
damage may result from contaminants involved in
the cleaning process for the port.
Cleaning the Air Filter
Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation.
It is an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain
your air filter properly can result in poor performance or
can cause permanent damage to your engine.
1. Remove air filter/muffler cover. Refer to Removing
the Air Filter/Muffler Cover.
2. Turn cover over and look inside to locate the air filter.
Remove the air filter from inside the air filter/muffler
cover (Fig. 17).
3. Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 18). Rinse
the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water. Allow
it to dry completely.
Air Filter
Inside Muffler
Cover
Fig. 17
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REFER TO
Page 11
Page 15
Page 16
Page 17
Page 16
Fig. 18