Replace Spark Plug; Replace Fuel Filter - Craftsman 358.794741 Operator's Manual

Cleaning the air filter:
1. Clean the cover and the area
around it to keep debris from falling
into the carburetor chamber when
the cover is removed.
NOTE: Move choke lever to RUN posi-
tion before opening air filter cover
2. Open air filter cover by pushing
button (see illustration). Remove
air filter
NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent Doing so
can create a fire hazard or produce
harmful evaporative emissions.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Apply a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze filter to distribute oil.
6. Replace parts.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better
Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Igni-
tion timing is fixed, nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y
spark plug and tighten securely
with a 3/4 inch socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
To replace fuel filter, drain unit by run-
ning it dry of fuel, then remove fuel
cap/retainer assembly from tank. Pull
filter from tank and remove it from the
fuel line. Install new fuel filter on fuel
line; reinstall parts.
CHECK MUFFLER MOUNTING
SCREWS
Once each year, ensure muffler
mounting screws are secure and tight-
ened properly to prevent damage.
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
AWARNING: The muffler on this
product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer.
As the unit is used, carbon deposits
build up on the muffler and spark ar-
resting screen, and must be removed
to avoid creating a fire hazard or af-
fecting engine periormance.
Replace the spark arresting screen ev-
ery 50 hours of operation or if any
damage or breaks in the screen are
noted.
NOTE: Do not attempt to clean the
spark arresting screen.
1. Remove 3 screws from muffler cov-
er Remove muffler cover
2. Loosen and remove 4 screws from
the muffler hood.
3. Remove the muffler hood and spark
arresting screen.
4. Install new spark arresting screen.
5. Reinstall muffler hood and 4
screws. Tighten screws securely.
6. Reinstall muffler cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.
NOTE: If any part of the muffler is
cracked, broken or damaged, we rec-
ommend that the muffler be replaced.
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