Craftsman 358.796131- 26.2CC Engineinformation, Fuelingyour Unit, Fuel Mixture, Automotive OIL

3.SPLASH DEFLECTOR -- Figure 4

a.Locate the raised "V" ridge on the splash deflector into the indented "V" slot on the

drive shaft housing. Figure 4.

b.Rest the bottom of the splash deflector on top of the drive shaft housing shoulder above the dust cup.

NOTE: The bottom of the splash deflector must rest on top of the shoulder of the drive shaft housing.

c.Make sure the splash deflector is aligned

toward the:engine as shown in Figure 5.

d. Install the bracket and screws as shown in

Figure 4.

e. _Tighten the screws evenly and secu rely with a 3/8 inch wrench or a slotted screwdriver. NOTE: It is possible that a small space will be seen between the bracket and the splashdeflector when

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4.ASSIST HANDLE --Figure 5

a.Align the assist handle onthe drive shaft hous- ing above the decal(s), making surethe handle curves back toward the engine. Figure 5.

b.Firmly push the assist handle over the drive shaft housing.

c.Install the assist handle bolt, washer, and knob as shown in Figure 5.

NOTE: Makesure the screwisplaced on the sideof the handle with the hex-shaped screw opening,

d. Holdthe unitinthe operatingPositionand adjustthe

handle upor downthe'driveShafthousingtoa posi- ,tioncomfortablefor the user.

e, Tighten theknobby hand only, +;.+. .....

NOTE: The assist handle can be rotated from left to rightallowingthe cuttinghead tobe tilted.Tilting the

angle ofthe cuttinghead is usefulwhen trimmingor

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ENGINEINFORMATION

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1. FUEL MIXTURE
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require_;:_ifuel mixture Of regularunleaded gaso- line and a high qualltyengine oil specially made for

2-cycleair-cooled engines. The internaldesignofthe

2-cycleengine requireslubricationof moving parts,This .....

!ubric=i0 n isp[0videdwhen you usethe recommended mixture of gasol ine and oil.

Using the correct measure of gasoitne to oll is very

important. Too much oit in'themixture will foul the sparkplug.

ICAUTION: I Too little oll will cause the engine to overheat and become seized. _

Always mix the fuel thoroughly in a container since the gasoline and oil do not readily combine. Do not tryto mix fuel directly in the fuel tank.

a.DONOTUSE:_ _..._'

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•,e•BIAOIi.:[Boating-lnStitUte _of+Amei+ic_)+

-Does not have proper additives for air-cooled

2-cycle engines and can cause damage to your

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•AUTOMOTIVE OIL --

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--Does not haveproper additives for 2-cycle engines and can cause damage.

•GASOLINE CON;rAINING ALCOHOL (High Test, Premium or Gasohol) --

--Stiffens critical carburetor fuel metering elements and causes engine damage from _overheating. + '

--Increases vapor lock (causes hard starting).

--Attracts watercausmg corros=on_damage

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