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CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Refer replacement of damaged/worn
parrs to your Sears Service Center.
• On/Stop Switch - Ensure On/Stop
switch functions properly by moving
the switch to the "Stop" position.
Make sure engine stops; then restart
engine 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.
CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
• Clean the unit using a damp cloth
with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Do notclean filter in gasoline or other
flammable solvent to avoid creating a
fire hazard or producing harmful evap-
orative emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
A didy air filter decreases engine per-
formance and increases fuel consump-
tion and harmful emissions. Always
clean after every 5 hours ofoperation,
• Clean the cover and the area around
it to keep dirt and debris from falling
inte the carburetor chamber when
the cover is removed.
• Remove parts as illustrated.
• Wash the filter in soap and water,
• Allow filter to dry.
• Replace parrs.
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INSPECT AND CLEAN SPARK
ARRESTOR (if equipped)
As the unit is used, carbon deposits
build up on the muffler and spark
arrestor screen, and must be removed
to avoid creating a fire hazard or af-
fecting engine performance.
Remove the spark arrestor screen
from the muffler and clean. Replace
spark arrestor screen if breaks occur.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to
ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better. Set spark plug gap at
.025 in. Ignition timing is fixed and
nonadjustable.
• Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
• Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
• Replace with Champion RCJ-8Y
spark plug and tighten with a 3/4 in.
socket wrench (10-12 ft.-Ibs).
• Reinstall the spark plug boot.
OPERATING POSITION
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Cut from your right to yourleft.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance line by tapping bottom of cut-
ting head lightlyon the groundwhile en-
gine is running at full speed. A metal
blade attached to the shield wilt cut the
line to the proper length.
REPLACING THE LINE
• Remove the spool by firmly pulling on
the tap button.
• Clean entire surface of huband spool.
• Replace with a preowound spool, or
cut alength of 20 feet of.065" (1.6 mm)
diameter Craftsman ®brand line. Nev-
er use wire, rope, stdng, etc., which
can break off and become a danger-
ous missile.
• Insert one end of the line about 1/2
inch (1 cm) into the small hole inside
the spool
• Wind the line evenly and tightly onto
the spool. Wind in the direction of the
arrow found on the spool.
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