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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for Loose fasteners and parts
Check for damacJedor worn parts
Clean unit and labels
Clean air filter
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Replace spark p!ug
Replace fuel filter
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation .........
Yearly
Yearly
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not coy-
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re-
ceive full value from the warranty- the
operator must maintain unit as instruct-
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
willneed to be made periodicallyto
properly maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
, Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
° Housing Screws
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Refer replacement of damaged/worn
parts to your Sears Service Center.
° On/Stop Switch- EnsureOn/Stop
switch functions pmpedy. Tostopen-
gine, pushand hold switch in the STOP
position until enginecomes toa com-
pletestop. Make sure enginestops;
then restart engineand CO,hUe.
• Fuel Tank-- Discontinue use of unit if
fuel tank shows signs of damage or
leaks.
• Vacuum Bag - Discontinue use of
vacuum bag if it is torn or damaged.
CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
• Clean the unitusing a damp cloth
with a mild detergent.
, Wipe off unitwith a ciean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Do not clean filter in gasoline or other
flammable solvent. Doing so can
create a fire hazard or produce harmful
evaporative emissions.
Cleaning the 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.
Air Filter
Air Filter Cover
o Clean the cover and the area around
itto keep debris from falling into the
carburetor chamber when the cover
is removed.
o Remove parts as illustrated.
oWash the filter in soap and water.
° Allow filter to dry.
° Replace parts°
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug each year to en-
sure the engine starts easier and runs
better. Set spark plug gap at .025 in.
Ignition timing is fixed, 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 ff.-Ibs).
• 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.
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