Craftsman 316.79499 manual AIR Filter, Fuel CAP / Fuel Filter, Idle Adjustment

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

AIR FILTER

CAUTION: NEVER operate blow- er without the air fil-

ter. The air filter must be kept clean. If it becomes damaged, install a new filter.

To Clean Air Filter:

1.Loosen knob (A) holding air filter cover in place, remove cover (B) and lift filter (C) from air box (Figure 20 & Figure 21).

2.Wash filter in soap and water. DO NOT USE GASO-

LINE!

3.Air dry filter.

4.Reinstall filter.

NOTE: Replace filter if frayed, torn, damaged or unable to be cleaned.

2.Pull filter (D) off with a twisting motion. (Figure 24)

3.Replace fuel filter (D). (Figure 24)

NOTE: Never operate the blower without the fuel filter. Internal engine damage could result!

A

Fig. 22

B

C

A

B

Fig. 20

Fig. 23

C

D

Fig. 21

FUEL CAP / FUEL FILTER

CAUTION: Remove fuel from unit and store in approved

container before starting this procedure. Open fuel cap slowly to release any pressure which may have formed in fuel tank.

NOTE: Keep vent (A) on fuel cap clean of debris (Figure 22).

Fuel Filter:

1.Completely remove fuel cap from fuel tank (B) to be able to remove fuel filter (C) from tank. Use a piece of wire (C) with a hook formed at the end to pull filter out of tank. (Figure 23)

Fig. 24

IDLE ADJUSTMENT

The carburetor was pre-set at the factory for optimum performance. If further adjustments are necessary take your blower to a Sears or other qualified service dealer.

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