Craftsman 316.79197 manual AIR Filter Maintenance, Locking Tab, Cover, Fuel

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Fig. 23

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

always turn the unit off and allow it to cool before

!_! WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, you clean or service it.

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.Open the air filter cover. Push the tab on the under side of the cover inward. Then pull the air filter cover out and up. (Fig. 24).

Tab

Fig. 24

2. Remove the air filter (Fig. 23). _ /

3.Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 25). Rinse the filter thoroughly and allow it to dry.

4.Apply enough clean SAE 30 motor oil to lightly coat the filter (Fig. 26).

5.Squeeze the filter to spread and

remove	excess oil (Fig. 27).	\		.,
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6. Replace	the filter (Fig. 24).		-___	)/_
				Fig. 25

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Fig. 26 Fig. 27

NOTE: If the unit is operated without the air filter, you will VOID the warranty.

7. Reinstall the air		Tabs
		Back Plate
filter cover.
Position the	slots
on the top of the
air filter cover onto
the tabs at the top
of the back	plate
(Fig. 28).		Air

8.Swing the cover down until the tab

on	the air filter		_	Locking Tab
backplate		snaps
				Fig. 28
into	place	in the
slot	on the air
filter cover (Fig. 29).
Air	Filter	Cover

Tab

Fig. 29

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

make sure the cutting attachment has stopped

l_iWARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, 1 rotating before you turn it off and set it down.

The idle speed of the				Idle Adjustment Screw
engine	is adjustable.		An
idle adjustment		screw	is
between the air filter cover
and the engine		starter
housing	(Fig. 30).
NOTE:	Careless
	adjustments		can
	seriously damage			r--
	your unit. A Sears			/
	or other qualified
	service	dealer
	should	make		Fig. 30
	carburetor
	adjustments.
Check	Fuel

Old fuel is usually the reason for improper unit performance. Drain and refill the tank with fresh fuel prior to making any

adjustments. Refer to Oil and Fuel Information.

Clean Air Filter

The condition of the air filter is important to the operation of the unit. A dirty air filter will restrict air flow. This is often mistaken for an out of adjustment carburetor. Check the

condition of the air filter before adjusting the idle speed screw. Refer to Air Filter Maintenance.

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