CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

•Muffler

•Spark Plug Boot

•Air Filter

•Housing Screws

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS

Contact Sears Service Center for re- placement of damaged or worn parts.

•Fuel Tank - Do not use unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks.

•Vacuum Bag - Do not use vacuum bag if it is torn or damaged.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT

AND LABELS

•After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.

•Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

CLEAN AIR FILTER

A dirty air filter decreases engine per- formance and increases fuel consump- tion and harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation.

Button

Air Filter

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Igni- tion timing is fixed, nonadjustable.

1.Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.

2.Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard.

3.Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch socket wrench.

4.Reinstall the spark plug boot.

REPLACE FUEL FILTER

To replace fuel filter, drain unit by run- ning it dry of fuel, then remove fuel cap/retainer assembly from tank. Pull filter from tank and remove it from the fuel line. Install new fuel filter on fuet

line; reinstall parts.

 

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Fuel F!lter_

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Fuel Line

 

CHECK MUFFLER MOUNTING

SCREWS

Air Filter Cover

Cleaning the air filter:

1.Clean the cover and the area

around it to keep debris from falling into the carburetor chamber when

the cover is removed.

NOTE: Move start lever to RUN posi- tion before opening air filter cover.

2.Open air filter cover by pushing button (see illustration). Remove air filter.

NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent. Doing so can create a fire hazard or produce harmfut evaporative emissions.

3.Wash the filter in soap and water,

4.Allow filter to dry,

5.Apply a few drops of oit to the filter; squeeze filter to distribute oil.

6.Replace parts.

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Once each year, ensure muffler mounting screws are secure and tight- ened properly to prevent damage.

-- - Muffler

Mounting Screw

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN

WARNING: The muffler on this

product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark ar- resting screen, and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or af- fecting engine performance.

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358.794772 specifications

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