Weed Eater 358.79489 manual General Recommendations, Check for Loose Fasteners and Parts, Decals

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive fuli value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Various adjust- ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

•Spark Plug Boot

•Air Filter

•Housing Screws

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for re-

placement of damaged or worn parts.

•Throttle Lever - Ensure throttle lever func- tions properly by moving the throttle lever to the STOP position. Make sure engine stops; then restart engine and continue.

•Fuel Tank - Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND

DECALS

•After each use. inspect compIete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit us- ing a damp cloth with a mild detergent.

•Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

CLEAN AIR FILTER

Air Filter

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Screw

Air Filter Cover

Cleaning the air filter:

A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation.

1.Clean the cover and the area around itto keep debris from falling into the carbure- tor chamber when the cover is removed.

2.Remove parts as illustrated.

NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent. Doing so can create afire

hazard or produce harmful evaporative emis- sions.

3.Wash the filter in soap and water.

4.Allow filter to dry.

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

6.Replace parts.

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. ignition timing is fixed, nonadjustable.

1.Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.

2.Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis- card.

3.Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark

plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch socket wrench.

4.Reinstall the spark plug boot.

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK

ARRESTING SCREEN

_,WARNING: The muffler on this

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

As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen and must be removed to avoid creating a fire haz- ard or affecting engine performance,

For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any

service, After 50 hours of use, we recom- mend that your muffler be serviced or re- placed by your authorized service dealer,

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

There is no screw for idle adjustment on your blower. The throttle lever is used to control

engine speed, The throttle lever can be placed in one of four positions: STOP, IDLE

or -_mF FULLTHROTTLE or _. and one intermittent position. Ifyour engine will not run

properly or you require further assistance. contact an authorized service dealer or call

1-800-554-6723.

,_WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use:

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

•Store unit and fuel in aweII ventilated 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 object cannot acci- dentally cause injury.

•Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children.

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SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare unit for storage at end of season 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 stor- age.

•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 message la- beled iMPORTANT regarding the use of ga- sohol in your engine.