Oil Filter; Spark Arrester Screen; Spark Plug; Carburetor Adjustment - Craftsman 316.350840 Manual Del Usuario

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

OIL FILTER

NOTE: Drain oil reservoir before changing filter
1. Take the bottom plate off then use a wire with a hook
(A) and pull oil filter (B) from reservoir. Remove old filter
and replace.
2. Put filter and oil line back into oil reservoir so filter is at
bottom of reservoir.
B
A

SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN

NOTE: A clogged spark arrester screen will dramatically
reduce engine performance.
1. To flatten the corners of the lock plate to be able to
access the retaining nuts. Remove 2 muffler retaining
nuts (E), Lock plate (F) and muffler cover(G) (Fig. 34).
2. Remove spark arrester screen (H) from the metal baffle
(J). Replace screen with new one.
3. Reassemble the muffler components and tighten nuts
securely.
Fig. 33
J
H
G
Fig. 34

SPARK PLUG

NOTE: For efficient operation of saw engine, spark plug
must be kept clean and properly gapped.
1. Push STOP switch up.
2. Remove top Cover. Disconnect the wire connector
from the spark plug by pulling and twisting at the
same time (Fig. 35).
3. Remove spark plug with spark plug socket wrench.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TOOL.
WARNING:
electrodes. Grit in the engine could damage
the cylinder.
4. Check electrode gaps with wire feeler gauge and set
gaps to .025" (.635mm) if necessary.
5. Reinstall a new spark plug (champion RDJ8J or equiv-
alent).
NOTE: A resistor spark plug must be used for replace-
ment (part no. 9295-320001).
NOTE: This spark ignition system meets all requirements
of the Canadian Interferen-Causing Equipment
Regulations.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

F
The carburetor was pre-set at the factory for optimum per-
formance. If further adjustments are necessary, please
take your unit to a Sears or other qualified service dealer.
E
19
Do not sand blast,
scrape or clean
Fig. 35