OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Craftsman Convertible™ Feature

The coupler allows you to convert this unit for use with the following add-on attachments:

•Cultivator

•Blade Edger

•Blower

•Brush Cutter

•Pruner

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or installing add-ons.

To Install Attachments

NOTE: To make installation easier, place the unit on the ground or on a workbench.

1.Make sure the unit is turned completely off.

2.Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler (Fig. 11).

3.While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the coupler until the release button (Fig. 12) snaps into the primary hole (Fig. 12). The primary hole is on the opposite side of the coupler from the knob (Fig. 12). Align the release button with the Guide Recess (Fig. 12) to help installation.

4.Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 13).

CAUTION: These add-on attachments are to be snapped into the primary hole only. Using the wrong hole could lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.

To Remove Attachments

1.Make sure the unit is turned completely off.

2.Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler (Fig. 11).

3.Press and hold the release button (Fig. 12).

4.While firmly holding the upper shaft housing (Fig. 13), pull the attachment out of the coupler.

MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never perform maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always service and repair a cool unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to ensure that the unit cannot start.

Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.

NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®for more information.

NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®for more information.

In order to assure peak performance of your engine, inspection of the engine exhaust port may be necessary after 50 hours of operation. If you notice lost RPM, poor performance or general lack of acceleration, this service may be required. If you feel your engine is in need of this inspection, refer service to a Sears or other qualified service dealer. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®for more information. DO NOT attempt to perform this process yourself as engine damage may result from contaminants involved in the cleaning process for the port.

FREQUENCY

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED

SEE

 

 

 

Before starting

Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel

p. 6

engine

 

 

 

 

 

Every 10 hours

Clean and re-oil air filter

p. 9 & 10

 

 

 

Every 25 hours

Check and clean spark arrestor

p. 10

Check spark plug condition and gap

p. 11

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect exhaust port and spark

 

Every 50 hours

arrestor screen for clogging or

p. 10

 

obstruction

 

 

 

 

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it.

Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover 1. Remove the four (4) screws

securing the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 14). Use a flat blade or T20 Torx bit screwdriver.

2. Pull the cover from the

engine. Do not force.

 

Cleaning the Air Filter

Screws

Failure to maintain your air filter

 

properly can result in poor

 

performance or can cause

 

permanent damage to your

 

engine.

 

1. Remove air filter/muffler

 

cover. Refer to Removing

 

the Air Filter/Muffler Cover

Fig. 14

above.

 

2.Turn cover over and look inside to locate the air filter. Remove the air filter from inside the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 15).

3.Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 16). Rinse the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water. Allow it to dry completely.

4.Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat the filter (Fig. 17).

5.Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil (Fig. 18).

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