CHECK
FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND PARTS
• Muffler
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
CHECK
FOR DAMAGED
OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Center for re-
placement
of damaged
or worn parts.
• Fuel Tank - Do not use unit if fuel tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
• Vacuum Bag - Do not use vacuum
bag if it is torn or damaged.
INSPECT
AND CLEAN
UNIT
AND LABELS
• After each use, inspect complete
unit
for loose or damaged
parts. Clean
the unit using a damp cloth with a
mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases
engine per-
formance
and increases
fuel consump-
tion and harmful emissions.
Always
clean after every 5 hours of operation.
Button _,
Air Filter
X_
• ,,
[
Air Filter Cover x__
REPLACE
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better.
Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Igni-
tion timing is fixed, nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
3. Replace with Champion
RCJ-6Y
spark plug and tighten securely
with a 3/4 inch socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
REPLACE
FUEL FILTER
To replace fuel filter, drain unit by run-
ning it dry of fuel, then remove fuel
cap/retainer
assembly
from tank. Pull
filter from tank and remove it from the
fuel line. Install new fuel filter on fuel
line; reinstall parts.
Fuel Filter
Fuel Line
CHECK
MUFFLER
MOUNTING
SCREWS
Once each year, ensure muffler
mounting screws are secure and tight-
ened properly to prevent damage.
Cleaning
the air filter:
1. Clean the cover and the area
around it to keep debris from falling
into the carburetor
chamber
when
the cover is removed.
NOTE: Move start lever to RUN posi-
tion before opening air filter cover.
2.
Open air filter cover by pushing
button (see illustration).
Remove
air filter.
NOTE:
Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable
solvent. Doing so
can create a fire hazard or produce
harmful evaporative
emissions.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Apply a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze filter to distribute
oil.
6. Replace parts.
Muffler
Mounting
Screw
INSPECT
MUFFLER
AND SPARK
ARRESTING
SCREEN
_ik WARNING:
The muffler on this
product contains chemicals
known to
the State of California
to cause cancer.
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.
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