Craftsman 358.79103 Carburetor Adjustment, Idle Speed Adjustment, Seasonal Storage, Fuel System

Models: 358.79103

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10.Align the notches with the line exit holes.

11.Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.

12.Pull the lines extending outside of the hub to release them from the notches.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Keep others away when making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer head or any optional at- tachment will be spinning during most of this procedure. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety pre- cautions. After making adjustments, the trimmer head or any optional attach- ment must not move/spin at idle speed. 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.

The trimmer head or optional attach- ment moves/spins at idle.

Make adjustments with the unit sup- ported so the cutting attachment is off the ground and will not make contact with any object. Hold the unit by hand while running and making adjustments. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting attachment and muffler.

Idle Speed Adjustment

Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without trimmer head or optional attachment moving or spin- ning (idle too fast) or 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 trimmer head or optional attachment moves or spins at idle.

_,WARNING:

Recheck the idle

speed after each adjustment. The trimmer head or optional attachment must not move or spin at idle speed to

avoid serious injury to the operator or others.

Idle Speed Screw

Air Filter 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.

_WARNING:

Perform the follow-

ing steps after each use:

Allow engine to cool 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

Empty tile fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas

tank, start the engine and let it run un- til the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-

TION section of this manual, see mes- sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding 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

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Craftsman 358.79103 operating instructions Carburetor Adjustment, Idle Speed Adjustment, Seasonal Storage, Fuel System