Craftsman 316.29271 manual Replacing the Spark Plug, Spark Arrestor Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Ensure the tines are not in contact with the ground when adjusting the idle.

2.Release the throttle trigger and let the engine idle. If the engine stops, insert a small phillips or flat blade screwdriver into the hole in the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 22). Turn the idle speed screw in, clockwise, 1/8 of a turn at a time (as needed) until the engine idles smoothly.

NOTE: The tines should not rotate when the engine idles.

3.If the tines rotate when the engine idles, turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn at a time (as needed), to reduce idle speed.

Checking the fuel, cleaning the air filter, and adjusting the idle speed should solve most engine problems. If not and all of the following are true:

•the engine will not idle

•the engine hesitates or stalls on acceleration

•there is a loss of engine power

Have the carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other qualified service dealer.

Idle Adjustment Screw

1 2 3

Fig. 22

REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG

Use a replacement Champion RDZ19H spark plug. The correct air gap is 0.025 in. (0.655 mm.). Remove the plug after every 25 hours of operation and check its condition.

1.Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the plug wire firmly and pull the cap from the spark plug.

2.Clean dirt from around the spark plug. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head by turning it counterclockwise with a 5/8” socket.

3.Replace cracked, fouled or dirty spark plug. Set the air

gap at 0.025 in. (0.655 mm.) using a feeler gauge (Fig. 23).

0.025 in.

(0.655 mm.)

Fig. 23

WARNING: Do not sand blast, scrape or clean

electrodes. Grit in the engine could damage the cylinder.

4.Install a correctly-gapped spark plug in the cylinder head. Turn the 5/8 in. socket clockwise until snug.

If using a torque wrench torque to:

110-120 in.•lb. (12.3-13.5 N•m)

Do not over tighten.

SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE

1.Remove the muffler cover. See Rocker Arm Clearance.

2.With a flat blade screwdriver or Torx T-20 bit, remove the screw attaching the spark arrestor cover to the muffler (Fig. 24).

Muffler

Spark Arrestor Screen

Tab Screw

Spark Arrestor Cover

Slot

Fig. 24

3.Pull the tab on the spark arrestor cover out of the muffler. Remove the spark arrestor cover.

4.Remove the spark arrestor screen from the spark arrestor cover.

5.Clean the spark arrestor screen with a wire brush or replace it.

6.Reinstall the spark arrestor screen, spark arrestor cover and screw.

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Contents Cultivator / Edger California Proposition 65 Warning WarrantyTable of Contents IntroductionBefore Operating Important Safety InstructionsSafety Warnings for GAS Units Rules for Safe OperationOther Safety Warnings Save These InstructionsWhile Operating Safety and International Symbols Symbol MeaningChoke Control Know Your Cultivator Know Your UnitAttaching the Edger Wheel and Blade Assembly InstructionsAdjusting Tine Depth Positioning the HandlebarsOIL and Fuel Information Recommended OIL TypeAdding OIL to Crankcase Initial USE Fueling the Unit Recommended Fuel TypeSTARTING/STOPPING Instructions Starting InstructionsStopping Instructions Never pick-up or carry the unit while the engine is running Operating InstructionsOperating Tips Transporting the UnitMaintenance Schedule Maintenance and Repair InstructionsFrequency Maintenance Required Refer to Tine Removal and ReplacementChecking the OIL Level Changing the OILHandling the unit Carburetor Adjustment AIR Filter MaintenanceSpark Arrestor Maintenance Replacing the Spark PlugElectrodes. Grit in the engine could damage the cylinder Transporting Cleaning the UnitStorage Long Term StorageTroubleshooting Remove the rocker arm cover and gasket Rocker ARM ClearanceIntake Exhaust Specifications EngineCultivator Page Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Owner’s Warranty ResponsibilitiesManufacturer’s Warranty Coverage Cultivadora / Bordeadora Proposición 65 DE California IntroduccionGarantia Indice DE ContenidosLea Todas las Instrucciones Antest DE LA Operación Importante Informacion DE SeguridadAdvertencia Laes muygasolina Normas Para UNA Operacion SeguraConserve Estas Instrucciones Durante la OperaciónOtras Advertencias de Seguridad Simbolos DE Seguridad DE Intercacionales Advertencia NoAdvertencia Los AdvertenciaConozca SU Unidad Conozca SU UnidadAplicacion Conexión DE LA Rueda Y DE LA Cuchilla DE LA Bordeadora Instrucciones DE EnsambleColocación DEL Manubrio Ajuste DE LA ProfundidadCarga E Aceite EN EL Carter DEL Cigüeñal USO Inicial Advertencia EL LlenarInformacion DEL Aceite Y DEL Combustible Tipo DE Aceite RecomendadoTipo DE Combustible Recomendado Advertencia Lagasolina esAdvertencia Saque la Advertencia Cargue elInstrucciones DE Apagado Advertencia Evite losInstrucciones DE Arranque Y Apagado Instrucciones DE ArranqueAdvertencia Para evitar Advertencia formaAdvertencia graves Advertencia evitarParaRemoción Y Reposición DE LAS Puas Instrucciones DE Mantenimiento Y ReparacionPrograma DE Mantenimiento Frecuencia Mantenimiento Requerido ConsulteCambio DEL Aceite Precaucion Para evitarPrecaucion Use guantes Inspección DEL Nivel DE AceiteInspección del Combustible Mantenimiento DEL Filtro DE AireAjuste DEL Carburador Limpieza del filtro de airePrecaucion No limpie Mantenimiento DEL Amortiguador DE ChispasCambio de la Bujía de Encendido Almacenamiento TransporteLimpieza de la Unidad EL Motor no Acelera Resolucion DE ProblemasEL Motor no Arranca EL Motor no Funciona EN MinimaHuelgo DEL Brazo Oscilante Entrada Especificaciones MotorEJE Impulsor Y Cultivador Parts List Engine Parts Model Sears Cultivator 4-CYCLE GAS Cultivator 753-04059 Clevis Pin Cobertura de la Garantía del Fabricante Responsabilidades del Propietario para la GarantiáRepair Protection Agreements Get it fixed, at your home or ours

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