Craftsman 536885211 manual To Remove Bottom Cover, Engine Service, Adjust Engine Speed

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TO REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG NOTICE: This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer- ence-Causing Equipment Regulations.

NOTICE: This engine complies with all cur-. rent Australian and New Zealand limitaions

regarding electromagnetic interference. The spark plug is housed in the engine compartment under the top cover and cannot be seen under normal conditions.

TO REMOVE BOTTOM COVER

Remove black plastic spark plug access cover by squeezing the sides and pulling cover away. See figure below.

The spark plug and wire are now visible.

Torque plug to 18 to 20 ft. lb. If you do not use a torque wrench, tighten the plug firmly (See figure below).

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Push the spark plug wire onto the spark plug.

Reinstall the access panel.

ENGINE SERVICE

Unless the operator is fully qualified to make engine repairs or adjustments, we recommend that such work should be done

by technicians trained to work on snow thrower type engines. Take your snow thrower to your nearest Craftsman Service Center for repair and adjustment.

Remove the spark plug wire.

Clean the area around the plug base to prevent dirt from entering the engine when the plug is removed.

Remove the spark plug. If it is cracked, fouled or dirty, it must be replaced. See page 10 for the proper replacement plug.

Set the gap between the electrodes of the new spark plug at .030 inch. Next, install the spark plug in the cylinder head.

ADJUST ENGINE SPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to change engine speed or it may result in personal injury, if you be[ieve that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your snow throwerto your nearest Craftsman Service Center for repair and adjustment.

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Contents Snow Thrower Before USE Do not operate this machine if you are Fuel SafetyOperating Safety May reach an open flameRepaipjadjustmentssafety To Assemble the Snow Thrower ChecklistKnife to cut carton To Remove Snow Thrower from CartonKnow Your Snow Thrower Ignition OnChute ControlRod Lower Handle Mix gasoline and oil as follows To Control Snow DischargeTo USE Auger Propel Action Gasoline and OIL MixtureTo Stop Engine To Start Engine ElectricCold Start To Start Engine Recoil Start Warm StartWET Packed Snow Product SpecificationsSnow Throwing Tips DRY and Average SnowAfter Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Snow Thrower After First USETo Adjust the Auger Control Cable To Adjust the Chute Crank AssemblyTighten screw and nut Remove top cover Reinstall in reverse orderRemove the gas cap To Remove Belt CoverTo Replace the Auger To Replace the Drive BeltEngine Service Adjust Engine SpeedTo Remove Bottom Cover Other Steps belowSnow Thrower Storage Engine StorageTrouble CauseCorrection