Craftsman 536.88614 manual To Adjustcarburetor, To Adjust Or Replace The Spark Plug

TO ADJUSTCARBURETOR

If you think your carburetor needs adjusting,

see your nearest Authorized Craftsman

Service Center. Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet.

For operation at higher elevations, contact your Authorized Craftsman Service Center. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper en- gine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest Craftsman Service Center, which has the proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments,

TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE

SPARK PLUG

NOTICE: This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer- ence-Causing Equipment Regulations.

NOTICE: This engine complies with all cur- rent Australian and New Zealand limitaions

regarding electromagnetic interference.If you have difficulty starting your snow thrower, you may need to adjust or replace

the spark plug. Follow the instructions be- low.

Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked.

TO ADJUST:

Clean the spark plug by car_;f;t_y scrap- ing the electrodes (do not sand b':_stor use a wire brush).

Be sure the spark plug is clean and free of foreign material. Check the electrodes gap (see figure below) with a wire feeler gauge and reset the gap to .030 inch if necessary.

TO REPLACE:

•If you need a new spark plug, use only the proper replacement spark plug (See page 14).

•Set the gap to .030 inches.

•Before installing the spark plug, coat its threads lightly with oil or grease to insure easy removal.

•Tighten the plug firmly into the engine.

•If a torque wrench is available, torque the plug to 18 to 23 ft. - Ibs.

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