Care And Maintenance - Craftsman 358.773110 Manual Del Operador

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts
Inspect and clean unit and labels
Clean air filter
Check or replace blade
Replace spark plug
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation
Every 5 hours of operation
Yearly
GEN ERAL RECOMMEN DATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not
cover items that have been subjected
to operator abuse or negligence, To
receive full value from the warranty,
the operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual, Various ad-
justments will need to be made peri-
odically to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual
should be checked at least once each
season.
• Once each year, replace the spark
plug, replace air filter element and
check blade for wear. A new spark
plug and a cleanlnew air filter ele-
ment assures proper air/fuel mixture
and helps your engine run better
and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Center for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
• ON/OFF Switch - Ensure ON/OFF
switch functions properly by moving
the switch to the OFF position and
assure the engine stops; then restart
engine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Discontinue use of edg_
er if fuel tank shows signs of dam-
age or leaks.
• Blade Guard - Discontinue use of
edger if blade guard is damaged.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Blade nut
• Muffler
• Cylinder shield
• Clutch
• Throttle trigger
• Handle screws
• Fasteners
AFTER USE
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT & LA-
BELS
• After each use, inspect complete
unit for loose or damaged parts.
Clean the unit and labels using a
damp cloth with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
EVERY 5 HOURS
CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases the life and
performance of the engine and im
creases fuel consumption and harmful
emissions. Always clean your air filter
after 5 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of ep-
eratien, whichever comes first. Clean
more frequently in dusty conditions. It
is advisable to replace your air filter
with a new one after every 50 hours of
operation, or annually, whichever
comes first. To clean filter:
1. Remove the two screws and the air
filter cover from the engine.
2. Remove air filter,
NOTE: Do net clean the air filter with
gasoline or other flammable solvent to
avoid creating a fire hazard or produc-
ing harmful evaporative emissions
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry,
5. Add 4 or 5 drops of oil to the filter,
NOTE: Do net soak air filter with oil,
6. Squeeze the air filter to distribute
oil,
7. Reinstall air filter in housing.
8. Reinstall air filter cover,
CAUTION: Make sure air filter is fitted
into the corners of the housing to keep
dust from entering engine and causing
engine damage.
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