Craftsman 358.797290 Manual Del Operador página 11

If engine does not start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE. If still
unable to remedy situation, call
1-800-235-5878.
Idle Speed "IDLE"
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until
engine runs without stalling.
• Turn IDLE screw clockwise to in-
crease engine speed.
• Turn IDLE screw counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed.
No further adjustments are necessary
if performance is satisfactory.
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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 a well venti-
lated 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 accidentally cause injury.
• Store unit and fuel well out of the
reach of children.
Prepare unit for storage at end of sea-
son or if it will not be used for 30 days
or more:
EXTERNAL SURFACES
• If your unit is to be stored for a period
of time, clean it thoroughly before
storage. 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 mes-
sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding
the use of gasohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alterna-
tive in minimizing the formation of fuel
gum deposits during storage. Add stabi-
Mixture "MIX"
Allow engine to idle. Then accelerate
the engine and note performance. If
engine hesitates, bogs down, or
smokes during acceleration, turn MIX
screw clockwise in 1/16-turn incre-
ments until performance is satisfactory.
Repeat this procedure as necessary
for proper adjustment. After complet;ng
adjustments, check for acceleration.
Reset if necessary.
Acceleration Check
If engine dies or hesitates instead of
accelerating, turn MIX screw counter-
clockwise until you have smooth accel-
eration.
lizer to gasoline in fuel tank or fuel stor-
age container. Follow the mix instruc-
tions found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 5 minutes after adding
stabilizer.
Craftsman 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) is already blended with fuel
stabilizer. If you do not use this Sears
oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your
fuel tank.
INTERNAL ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea-
spoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) through the spark plug open-
ing. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to
10 times to distribute oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of
recommended type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, broken, or worn parts.
• At the beginning of the next season,
use only fresh fuel having the proper
gasoline to oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one sea-
son to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts
to rust.
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