Service
Air Cleaner
Your engine will not run properly and may be
damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner.
Service the air cleaner once every 25 hours of
operation or once each year, whichever comes first.
Service more often if operating under dirty or dusty
conditions. Replacements
are available at your local
Sears service center.
To service the air cmeaner,follow these steps:
1.
Remove screw.
Service
Spark
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Service the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or
yearly, whichever occurs first.
1.
Clean area around spark plug.
2.
Remove and inspect spark plug.
3.
Replace spark plug with recommended
plug if
electrodes are worn or if insulator is cracked or
chipped.
Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and
set gap at 0.030 inches (0.76mm), if necessary.
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2.
Carefully remove air cleaner assembly to prevent
debris from falling into carburetor.
3.
Take air cleaner assembly apart and clean all
parts. Wash foam air cleaner in liquid detergent
and water. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth.
4.
SATURATE foam air cleaner in engine oil and
squeeze in a clean cloth to remove excess oil.
5.
Reinstall clean or new foam air cleaner in body.
6.
Install air cleaner securely on carburetor with screw.
NOTE: You can purchase new air cleaner elements by
calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME (469-4663).
5.
Install spark plug, tighten securely.
NOTE: You can purchase a new spark plug by calling
1-800-4-MY-HOME (469-4663).
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