Craftsman 358.79107 manual General Recommen Dations, Clean AIR Filter

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MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

 

 

 

 

 

 

,_ WARNING:

Disconnect

the spark plug

before

performing

maintenance

except

for carburetor adjustments.

 

 

 

 

 

CARE

& MAINTENANCE

TASK

WHEN

TO PERFORM

Check for loose fasteners and parts

Before

each

use

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check

for damaged

or worn

parts

Before

each

use

 

Inspect

and clean

unit and

 

decals

After each use

 

 

Clean

air filter

 

 

 

 

Every

5 hours

of operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect

muffler

and

spark

arresting screen

Every

50 hours

of

operation

Replace

spark

plug

 

 

Yearly

 

 

 

 

GENERAL RECOMMEN DATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty,

the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Various ad-

justments will need to be made peri- odically to properly maintain your unit.

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS

•Spark Plug Boot

•Air Filter

•Housing Screws

•Assist Handle Screw

•Debris Shield

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS

Contact Sears Service Center for re- placement of damaged or worn parts.

•ON/OFF Switch - Ensure ON/OFF switch functions properly by moving the switch to the OFF position. Make sure engine stops; then restart en- gine and continue.

•Fuel Tank - Discontinue use of unit

if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks.

•Debris Shield - Discontinue use of

unit if debris shield is damaged.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE- CALS

•After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.

•Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

CLEAN AIR FILTER

A dirty air filter decreases engine per- formance and increases fuel consump- tion and harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation.

1.Clean the cover and the area

around it to keep dirt from falling into the carburetor chamber when

the cover is removed.

2.Remove parts by pressing button to release air filter cover.

NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative

emissions, do not clean filter in gaso- line or other flammable solvent.

3.Wash the filter in soap and water.

4.Allow filter to dry.

5.Replace parts.

Button

Air Filter

t!

Air Filter Cover

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN

_WARNING:

The muffler on this

product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark ar- resting screen.

For normal homeowner use, however, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your

muffler be serviced or replaced by your Sears Service Center.

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358.79107 specifications

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