MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
_kWARNING:
Disconnect
the spark plug
except for carburetor
adjustments.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
TASK
Check for Ioose fasteners
and parts
Check for damaged
or worn parts
Inspect and clean unit and Iabels
Clean air filter
Inspect muffler and spark arresting
screen
Replace spark plug
before performing
maintenance
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation
Every 50 hours of operation
Yearly
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty
on this unit does not
cover items that have been subjected
to operator abuse or negligence.
To
receive fufi value from the warranty,
the operator must maintain
unit as
instructed
in this manual. Various ad-
justments
will need to be made peri-
odically to properly
maintain your unit.
CHECK
FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
• Assist Handle Screws
• Debris Shield
CHECK
FOR DAMAGED
OR
WORN
PARTS
Contact Sears Service
Center for re-
placement
of damaged
or worn parts.
• ON/OFF Switch - Ensure ON/OFF
switch functions
properly
by moving
the switch to the OFF position. Make
sure engine stops; then restart en-
gine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Discontinue
use of unit
if fuel tank shows signs of damage
or leaks.
• Debris Shield - Discontinue
use of
unit if debris shield is damaged.
INSPECT
AND CLEAN
UNIT AND
LABELS
• After each use, inspect complete
unit for loose or damaged
parts.
Clean the unit and labels 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 con-
sumption
and harmful
emissions.
Al-
ways clean after every 5 hours of
operation.
1. Clean the cover and the area
around it to keep dirt from falling into
the carburetor chamber when the
cover is removed.
2.
Remove parts by pressing
latch to
release air filter cover.
NOTE:
To avoid creating a fire hazard
or producing
harmful evaporative
emissions,
do not clean filter in gaso-
line or other flammable
solvent.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Add a few drops of oii to the filter;
squeeze the filter to distribute oil.
6.
Replace parts.
Air Filter
/
Air Filter
Cover Latch
REPLACE
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to
ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better. Set spark plug gap at
0.025 inch. Ignition timing is fixed and
nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then puiI 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.
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