CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for Loosefastenersand pads
Check for damaged0r worn parts
Clean unitand labels
Cleanair filter
Replacesparkplug
Replacefuel filter
WHEN TO PERFORM
Beforeeach use
Beforeeach use
After each use
Every5 hoursofoperation
Yeady
Yearly
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyon this unitdoes not cov-
er itemsthat have been subjectedto
operatorabuseor negligence.To re-
calvefujivalue fromthe warranty,the
operatormust maintain unitas instruct-
ed in thismanual. Vadousadjustments
willneed to be made periodically to
properly maintain yourunit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Spark PlugBoot
• Air Filter
• HousingScrews
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Refer replacement of damaged/worn
partsto yourSears Service Center.
• On/StopSwitch - EnsureOn/Stop
switch functions p roperly. To stopen-
gine,pushand hoJd switch in the STOP
position until e nginecomesto a com-
pletestop. Makesureenginestops;
thenrestart e ngineand continue.
• FuelTank- Do notuse unitif fueltank
showssignsofdamage or leaks.
• OptionalVacuumBag - Do not use
vacuumbag if it istom or damaged.
CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
• Cleanthe unitusinga dampcloth
witha milddetergent.
• Wipe offunitwith a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Do not clean filterin gasolineor other
flammablesolvent.Doingso can
createa fire hazard or produceharmful
evaporative emissions.
Cleanln9 the air filter:
A dirtyair filterdecreasesengineper-
formanceand increasesfuel consump-
tion and harmfulemissions.Always
clean afterevery5 hoursof operation.
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Air Filter
AirRlter
Cover
• Clean the coverand the area around
it to keep debrisfrom falling intothe
carburetor chamberwhen the cover
is removed.
• Remove partsas illustrated.
• Wash the filter in soap and water,
• Allowfilter to dry.
• Replace parts.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replacespark plugeach year to en-
sure the engine startseasier and runs
better,Set spark plug gap at .025 in.
Ignitiontimingisfixed, nonadjustable.
• Twist,then pull offspark plugboot.
• Removespark plug from cylinderand
discard.
• Replace withChampionRCJ-SY
spark plugand tightenwith a 3/4 in.
socketwrench(10-12 ft,-Ibs).
• Reinstallthe spark plugboot.
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
To replacefuel filter,drain unitby run-
ningit dry of fuel, then removefuel cap/
retainerassemblyfromtank. Pullfilter
from tank and remove itfrom the fuel
line. Installnew fuel filteron fuel line;
reinstallpads.