Seasonal Storage, Carburetor Adjustment

, Spark

Arresting

Screen

Screws

Replace the spark arresting screen ev- ery 50 hours of operation or if any dam- age or breaks in file screen are noted.

NOTE: Do not attempt to clean the spark arresting screen.

1.Remove 3 screws from muffler cov- er. Remove muffler cover.

2.Loosen and remove 4 screws from the muffler hood.

3.Remove the muffler hood and spark arresting screen.

4.Install new spark arresting screen.

5.Reinstall muffter hood and 4 screws. Tighten screws securely.

6.Reinstall muffter cover and 3

screws. Tighten securely. NOTE: If any part of the muffler is cracked, broken or damaged, we rec- ommend that the muffler be replaced.

_WARNING:

Perform the following

steps after each use:

•Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting.

•Store unit and fuel in awett venti- lated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

•Store unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury.

•Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare unit for storage at end of sea- son or if it wilt not be used for 30 days or more. If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:

•Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage.

•Store in a clean dry area.

•Lightly oil external metal surfaces.

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CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the fol- lowing conditions:

•Engine will not idle when the throttle is released.

Idle Speed Adjustment

Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without stalling (idle speed too slow).

•Turn idle speed screw clockwise to

increase engine speed if engine stalls or dies.

•Turn idle speed screw counterclock- wise to decrease engine speed.

If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this proce-

dure, contact your Sears Service Cen- ter or call our customer assistance

help line at 1-800-235-5878.

FUEL SYSTEM

Empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain tile gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the f_el lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fiJel next season. Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERATION section of this

manual, see message labeled IMPORTANT regarding file use of gaso- hol in your engine.

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable altama- tive in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabi- lizer to gasoline in fuel tank or fuel stor- age container. Follow the mix instruc- tions found on stabilizer container. Run

engine at least 3 minutes after adding stabilizer.

Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is already blended with fuel stabilizer. If you do not use this Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank.

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