Replace Spark Plug - Craftsman 358.350982 Manual Del Operador

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
As the unit is used, carbon deposits
build up on the muffler and spark ar-
resting screen, and must be removed
to avoid creating a fire hazard or af-
fecting engine performance.
Replace the spark arresting screen if
breaks occur.
Air Filter Cover
Cylinder Cover
Muffler
Exhaust
Outlet
Cover
Muffler
CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-
ING SCREEN
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of
operation or annually, whichever
comes first.
1. Loosen knob on air filter cover.
Remove air filter cover.
2. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
Remove the cylinder cover.
3. Loosen and remove the screw from
the muffler exhaust outlet cover.
4. Remove spark arresting screen.
Handle screen carefully to prevent
damage.
5. Clean the spark arresting screen
gently with a wire brush. Replace
screen if breaks are found.
6. Replace any broken or cracked
muffler parts.
7. Reinstall spark arresting screen.
8. Reinstall screw in muffler exhaust
outlet cover.
9. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.
10. Reinstall air filter cover. Tighten
knob securely.

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

The spark plug should be replaced
each year to ensure the engine starts
easier and runs better. Ignition timing
is fixed and nonadjustable.
1. Loosen knob on air filter cover.
Remove air filter cover.
2. Pull off the spark plug boot.
3. Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
4. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y
spark plug and tighten securely
3
with a / inch (19 mm) socket
4
wrench. Spark plug gap should be
0.025 inch (0,6 mm).
5. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
6. Reinstall air filter cover. Tighten
knob securely.
Spark Plug
Boot
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by
running it dry of fuel. Remove fuel cap
and its connected retainer from tank.
Pull filter from tank and remove from
line. Replace and reassemble.
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Knob
Air Filter
Cover