Craftsman 358.798550 Manual Del Usuario página 9

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for Loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts
Clean unit and labels
Clean air filter
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spark ptug.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as instruct-
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation
Yearly
fire hazard or producing harmful evap-
orative emissions,
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine per-
formance and increases fuel consump-
tion and harmful emissions. Always
ctean after every 5 hours of operation.
• Clean the cover and the area around
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
• Assist Handle Screws
• Shield
it to keep dirt and debris from failing
into the carburetor chamber when
the cover is removed.
• Remove parts as illustrated.
• Wash the filter in soap and water.
• Allow filter to dry.
• Replace parts,
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Refer replacement of damaged/worn
parts to your Sears Service Center.
• Engine Stop Switch - Ensure switch
functions properly by holding the
switch in the "Stop" position. Make
sure engine stops; then restart en-
gine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Do not use unit if fuel tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
° Shield - Discontinue use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
• Clean the unit using a damp cloth
with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Do not clean filter in gasoline or other
flammable solvent to avoid creating a
S Filter
Cover
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to
ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better. Set spark plug gap at
.025 in. Ignition timing is fixed and
nonadjustable.
* Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
° Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
• Replace with Champion RCJ-8Y
spark plug and tighten with a 3/4 in.
socket wrench (10-12 ft.-Ibs).
° Reinstall the spark plug boot,
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