MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
_, WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts
Inspect and clean unit and labels Clean air filter
Inspect muffler and spark arresting screen
Replace spark plug
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 your Sears Service Center for replacement of damaged or worn parts.
•STOP Switch - Ensure STOP switch
functions properly by pushing and releasing the switch. Make sure en- gine stops. Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart unit to allow
switch to reset. Restart engine 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
LABELS
•After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and labels using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
•Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation
Every 50 hours of operation
Yearly
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 as illustrated.
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
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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