Craftsman 358.745511 Carburetor Adjustment, Seasonal Storage, Fuel System, Internal Engine

8, Pushthelineintothenotch,leaving with any object. Hold the unit by hand

3to5inches( 7- 12cm)unwound. while running and making adjust-

9, Insertthelineintotheexitholein ments. Keep all parts ofyour body thehubasshownintheillustration, away from the cutting attachment and

10,_ig.,nthenotchwiththelineexit muffler.

11,Pushspoolintohubuntilitsnaps		Idle Speed Adjustment
		Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed	until
intoplace.		engine runs without stalling (idle
12,Pullthelineextendingoutsideofthe speed too slow).
hubtoreleaseitfromthenotch.		• Turn idle speed screw clockwise	to
CARBURETOR	ADJUSTMENT	increase engine speed if engine
		stalls or dies.
_ WARNING:	Keep others away	• Turn idle speed screw counterclock-
		wise to decrease engine speed.

when making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer head will be spinning dur- ing this procedure. Wear your protec- tive equipment and observe all safety precautions.

The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory, Ad ustments may be necessary fyou not ce any of the fo - lowing conditions:

•Engine will not idle when the throttle is released,

Make adjustments with the unit sup- ported so the cutting attachment is off the ground and will not make contact

_ WARNING: Perform the follow-

ing steps after each use:

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

•Store unit and fuel in a well 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 ob- ject 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 will 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.

FUEL SYSTEM

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA- TION section of this manual, see mes- sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding

_dleSpeed

Screw

Air Filter

q_Cover

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.

the use of gasohol in your engine. Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter- native in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 5 min- utes 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.

INTERNAL ENGINE

•Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea- spoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.

•Replace spark plug with new one of recommended type and heat range.

•Clean air filter.

•Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam- aged, broken, or worn parts.

•At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio.

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