Craftsman 536.88112 To Adjust the Carburetor, To Adjust or Replace the Spark Plug, To adjust

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. Align the hole in the auger with the hole in the auger shaft. Install the new shear pin and spacer. See Figure 39.

4.Connect the spark plug wire.

Sh_earPin

_Figure 39

TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR

If you think your carburetor needs ad- justing, see your nearest Sears Store. Engine performance should not be af- fected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet. For operation at higher elevations, contact your nearest,Sears Store.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Over-speeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governedhigh speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest

Sears Store, which has the proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.

TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG

NOTE: This spark ignition system meets

all requirements of the Canadian Interfer-

ence-Causing Equipment Regulations,

If yOU have difficulty starting the snow thrower, adjust or replace the spark plug. Replace the spark plug is the electrodes are pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked. Follow the instruc- tions below.

To adjust:

1.Clean spark plug by carefully scraping the electrodes (Do not sand blast or use a wire brush).

2.Be sure spark plug is clean and free of foreign material. Check elec- trodes gap with a wire feeler gauge and reset gap to 0.030" if neces- sary. See Figure 40.

To Replace:

1.If you need a new spark plug, use only the proper replacement spark plug.

2.Set the gap to 0.030 inches.

3.Before installing the spark plug, lightly coat the spark plug threads

with oil or grease to insure easy re- moval.

. Firmly tighten the spark plug in the engine.

5.If a torque wrench is available, torque the plug to 18 to 23 foot pounds.

Feeler Gauge 0.030"

Spark Plug

Figure 40

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Craftsman 536.88112 To Adjust the Carburetor, To Adjust or Replace the Spark Plug, Important Never tamper with, To adjust