Craftsman 536.8852 To Adjust the Carburetor, To Adjust or Replace the Spark Plug, To adjust

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TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR

The carburetor is not adjustable. En- gine performance should not be af- fected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet. For operation at higher elevations, contact your nearest Sears Store.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for

TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG

NOTE: This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference_3ausing Equipment Regu- lations.

NOTE: This engine complies with all current Australian and New Zealand

limitations regarding electromagnetic interference.

If you have difficulty starting the snow thrower, adjust or replace the spark plug. Replace the spark plug if the elec- trodes are pitted or burned or if the por- celain is cracked. Follow the instructions below.

TO adjust:

1. Clean spark plug by carefully

proper engine speed. Over-speedingthe engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine_:joverned high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest Craftsman Store, which has the proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.

scraping the electrodes (Do not sand blast or use s wire brush).

2.Be sure spark plug is clean and free of foreign material. Check elec- trodes gap with a wire feeler gauge and reset gap to 0.030" if neces- sary. See Figure 24.

To Replace:

1.If you need a new spark plug, use

only the proper replacement spark plug.

2.Set the gap to 0.030 inches.

3.Before installing the spark plug, lightly coat the spark plug threads with oil or grease to insure easy re- moval.

4.Firmly tighten the spark plug in the engine.

5.If a torque wrench is available, torque the plug to 15 foot pounds.

Feeler Gauge 0.030" --

Spark Plug

Figure 24

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Contents Snow Thrower Horse Power Displacement 10 cu, Fuel Tank Quart Spark P ug Product SpecificationsGeneral Recommendations Training Maintenance and Storage Let++ IIo A-q Contents of Parts Bag actual size Tools RequiredChecklist ZAIildDischarge Chute Changes thedirecdon the snowisthrown Know Your Snow ThrowerAuger Drive Lever Starts and stops the auger Choke Control Used to start a coldTo Stop Your Snow Thrower HOW to Move ForwardHOW to Throw Snow To Control Snow DischargeDipstick. do not overfill. See Figure Fill OILFill GAS Before Starting the Engine HOW to Start the EngineHOW to Stop the Engine Cold StartSnow Throwing Tips Warm StartFrozen Starter Whenever possible, discharge the snow down windWET Packed Snow DRY and Average SnowSnow Banks and Drifts Customer Responsibilities Lubrication ChartAfter Each USE Remove the screws a and nuts B from the belt cover HOW to Remove the TOP CoverHOW to Remove the Belt Cover AFigure10Not Overfill HOW to Change the Engine OILSpark Plug HOW to Adjust Auger Drive Cable No tension on the idler armHOW to Adjust Theaugerbrake Turn the adjuster nut SeeHOW to Remove Auger Drive Belt To install the auger, reverse the above steps HOW to Remove the AugerAuger Housing To Adjust or Replace the Spark Plug To Adjust the CarburetorTo adjust Snow Thrower OtherDifficult starting CorrectionTroublecause Water or dirt in fuelsystemFOO1072M25
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