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Operator's Manual /

CRAFTSMAN

25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle

17 Inch Cutting Path

GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ®

Model No.

358.796260

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating

Instructions before first use of this product.

For answers to your questions about this product:

Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.

1-800-235-5878 (Hours listed are Central Time)

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

530088522 3/t 6/00

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 11

Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Chart 12

Assembly 4 Emissions Statement 12

Operation 5 Illustrated Parts List 14

Maintenance 9 Spanish 17

Service & Adjustments 10 Parts and Ordering Back

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS POWERED

WEEDWACKER ®LINE TRIMMER

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Powered

WeedwackeKR: Line Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to

the operating and maintenance instructions in the Operator's Manual, Sears will

repair, free of charge, any defect in materials or workmanship.

This warranty excludes nylon line, spark plug, and air filter, which are expendable

parts and become worn during normal use.

If this WeedwackertR:. Line Trimmer is used for commercial purposes, this warran-

ty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. If this Weedwacker> Line

Trimmer is used for rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from

the date of purchase. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the

United States.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE WEEDWACKER_; LINE

TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

4t_WARNING: When using garden-

ing appliances, basic safety precau-

tions must always be followed to re-

duce the risk of fire and serious injury.

Read and follow all instructions.

This power unit can be dangerous!

Operator is responsible for following

instructions and warnings on unit and

in manual. Read entire Operator's

Manual before using unit! Be thor-

oughly familiar with the controls and

the proper use of the unit. Restrict the

use of this unit to persons who have

read, understand, and will follow the

instructions and warnings on the unit

and in the manual. Never allow chil-

dren to operate this unit.

Safety informationon the unit

ADANGER: Never use blades or

flailing devices. This unit is designed

for line trimmer use only. Use of any

other accessories or attachments will

increase the risk of injury.

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_, WARNING: Trimmer line throws

objects violently. You and others can

be blinded/injured. Wear eye and leg

protection. Keep body parts clear of

rotating line. Keep children, bystand-

ers, and animals 50 feet (15 meters)

away. If approached stop unit immedi-

ately.

EyeProtection

lm

If situations occur which are not cov-

ered in this manual, use care and

good judgement. If you need assis-

tance, contact your Sears Service

Center or call 1-800-235-5878.

OPERATOR SAFETY

• Always wear safety eye protection.

• Always wear long pants, long

sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing

safety leg guards is recommended.

Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.

Stay clear of spinning line.

• Secure hair above shoulder length.

Secure or remove loose clothing or

clothing with loosely hanging ties,

straps, tassels, etc. They can be

caught in moving parts.

• Do not operate when you are tired,

ill, upset, or under the influence of

alcohol, drugs, or medication.

• Wear hearing protection if you use

unit for more than 1-1/2 hours per

day.

• Never start or run inside a closed

room or building. Breathing exhaust

fumes can kill.

• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

UNIT /MAINTENANCE SAFETY

• Disconnect the spark plug before

performing maintenance except car-

buretor adjustments.

• Look for and replace damaged or

loose parts before each use. Look

for and repair fuel leaks before use.

Keep in good working condition.

• Replace trimmer head parts that are

chipped, cracked, broken, or dam-

aged in any other way before using

the unit.

• Make sure unit is assembled cor-

rectly as shown in this manual.

• Make carburetor adjustments with

lower end supported to prevent line

from contacting any object.

• Keep others away when making car-

buretor adjustments.

• Use only recommended Craftsman

accessories and replacement parts.

FUEL SAFETY

• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.

• Keep away from sparks or flames.

• Use a container approved for fuel.

• Do not smoke or allow smoking near

fuel or the unit.

• Wipe up all fuel spills.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)

away from fueling site before start-

ing engine.

• Stop engine and allow to cool before

removing fuel cap.

CUTTING SAFETY

• Use only for trimming, mowing, edg-

ing, and sweeping. Do not use for

pruning or hedge trimming.

• Inspect the area before each use.

Remove objects (rocks, broken

glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be

thrown by or become entangled in

line. Hard objects can damage the

trimmer head and be thrown causing

serious injury.

• Keep firm footing and balance. Do

Rot overreach.

• Keep all parts of your body away

from muffler and spinning line. Keep

engine below waist level. A hot muf-

fler can cause serious burns.

• Cutting on left side of the shield will

throw debris away from the operator.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Allow engine to cool; secure unit be-

fore storing or transporting in ve-

hicle.

• Empty the fuel tank before storing or

transporting the unit. Use up fuel left

in the carburetor by starting the en-

gine and letting it run until it stops.

• Store unit and fuel in area where

fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or

open flames from water heaters,

electric motors or switches, fur-

Races, etc.

• Store unit so line limiter cannot acci-

dentally cause injury. The unit can

be hung by the tube.

• Store unit out of reach of children.

• If situations occur which are not cov-

ered in this manual, use care and

good judgment. If you need assis-

tance, call 1-800-235-5878.

SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not

equipped with a temperature limiting

muffler and spark arresting screen

which meets the requirements of Cali-

fornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S.

forest land and the states of California,

Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,

Oregon, and Washington require by

law that many internal combustion en-

gines be equipped with a spark arres-

tor screen. If you operate in a locale

3

wheresuchregulationsexist,youare

legallyresponsibleforinstallingand

maintainingtheoperatingconditionof

theseparts.Failuretodosoisaviola-

tionofthelaw.RefertotheMAINTE-

NANCEsectioninthismanual.

SPECIALNOTICE:Exposureto

vibrationsthroughprolongeduseof

gasolinepoweredhandtoolscould

causebloodvesselornervedamage

inthefingers,hands,andjointsof

peoplepronetocirculationdisorders

orabnormalswellings.Prolongeduse

incoldweatherhasbeenlinkedto

bloodvesseldamageinotherwise

healthypeople.Ifsymptomsoccur

suchasnumbness,pain,lossof

strength,changeinskincolorortex-

ture,orlossoffeelinginthefingers,

hands,orjoints,discontinuetheuseof

thistoolandseekmedicalattention.

Ananti-vibrationsystemdoesnot

guaranteetheavoidanceofthese

problems.Userswhooperatepower

toolsonacontinualandregularbasis

mustmonitorcloselytheirphysical

conditionandtheconditionofthistool.

CARTONCONTENTS

Checkcartoncontentsagainstthefol-

lowinglist.

Model358.796260

• Trimmer

• Shield

• 2-cycleengineoil

Examinepartsfordamage.Donot

usedamagedparts.

NOTE:Ifyouneedassistanceorfind

partsmissingordamaged,call

1-800-235-5878.

Itisnormalforthefuelfiltertorattlein

theempty fuel tank.

Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is

normal due to carburetor adjustments

and testing done by the manufacturer.

ASSEMBLY

_WARNING: If received as-

sembled, repeat all steps to ensure

your unit is properly assembled and all

fasteners are secure.

ADJUSTING THE HANDLE

'_ WARNING: When adjusting the

handle, be sure it remains between

the trigger and the safety label.

• Loosen wing nut or knob on handle.

• Rotate the handle on the tube to an

upright position; retighten wing nut.

ATTACHING THE SHIELD

_,WARNING: The shield must be

properly installed. The shield provides

partial protection from the risk of

thrown objects to the operator and

others and is equipped with a line lim-

iter which cuts excess line to the prop-

er length. The line limiter (on under-

side of shield) is sharp and can cut

you.

• Assemble parts as shown.

• Tighten parts securely.

NOTE: Remove \ -

washer and wing Washer

nut from this bolt;

use for assembling

shield.

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca-

tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer-

ence. Assist Handle Tube

Shield Trimmer

Head

Throttle Trigger ON/STOP Line Limiter

Switch S Plug Blade

Starter

Rope choke lever

Primer Bulb

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

ON/STOP SWITCH

The ON/STOP switch is used to stop

the engine. Press and hold the switch

in the STOP position to stop the unit.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB removes air from

the carburetor and fuel lines and fills

them with fuel. This allows you to start

the engine with fewer pulls on the

starter rope. Activate the primer bulb

by pressing it and allowing it to return

to its original form.

CHOKE

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the

engine to aid in cold starting. Activate

the choke by moving the choke lever to

the FULL CHOKE position. After the en-

gine attempts to start, move the choke

lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Once

engine has started, move the choke le-

ver to the OFF CHOKE position.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

_ WARNING: Be sure to read the

fuel information in the safety rules

before you begin. If you do not

understand the safety rules, do not

attempt to fuel your unit. Call

1-800-235-5878.

FUELING ENGINE

This engine is certified to operate on

unleaded gasoline. Before operation,

gasoline must be mixed with a good

quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.

We recommend Craftsman brand oil.

Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1

(A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2

ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded

gasoline). DO NOT USE automotive oil

or boat oil. These oils will cause en-

gine damage. When mixing fuel, fol-

low instructions printed on container.

Once oil is added to gasoline, shake

container momentarily to assure that

the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always

read and follow the safety rules relat-

ing to fuel before fueling your unit.

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-

ture which leads to separation and

5

formationofacidsduringstorage.

Acidicgascandamagethefuelsys-

temofanenginewhileinstorage.

Toavoidengineproblems,emptythe

fuelsystembeforestoragefor30days

orlonger.Drainthegastank,startthe

engineandletitrununtilthefuellines

andcarburetorareempty.Usefresh

fuelnextseason.

Neveruseengineorcarburetorclean-

erproductsinthefueltankorperma-

nentdamagemayoccur.

SeetheSTORAGEsectionforaddition-

alinformation.

STOPPINGYOURENGINE

• PressandholdtheON/STOPswitch

intheSTOPposition.

• Ifengine does not stop, move choke

lever to FULL CHOKE position.

Choke Lever

Engine

Stop

Switch

STARTING YOUR ENGINE

COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE

AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

_ WARNING: The trimmer head

will turn while starting the engine.

Avoid any contact with the muffler. A

hot muffler can cause serious burns.

STARTING

POSITION

• Set unit on a flat surface.

• Slowly press the primer bulb 6

times.

• Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE

position.

• Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and

hold through all remaining steps.

Choke

Lever

Bulb

• Pullstarterrope handle sharply6

times.

NOTE: Ifthe engine sounds as ifitis

tryingtostartbeforethe 6thpull,go to

the next step.

• Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE

position.

• Pull starter rope sharply until engine

runs, but no more than 6 pulls.

NOTE: If the engine has not started

after 6 pulls (at HALF CHOKE), check

to make sure the choke lever is in the

proper position. Then, move the

choke lever to the FULL CHOKE posi-

tion and press the primer bulb 6 times;

squeeze and hold the throttle trigger

and pull the starter rope 2 more times.

Move the choke lever to HALF CHOKE

and pull the starter rope until the en-

gine runs, but no more than 6 more

pulls. If the engine still has not started,

it is probably flooded. Proceed to

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.

• Allow the engine to run 10 seconds,

then move the choke lever to OFF

CHOKE. Allow the unit to run for 30

more seconds at OFF CHOKE before

releasing the throttle trigger.

NOTE: If engine dies with the choke

lever at the OFF CHOKE position,

move the choke lever to HALF CHOKE

and pull the rope until engine runs.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

• Move the choke lever to the HALF

CHOKE position.

• Squeeze and hold the throttle trig-

ger. Keep throttle trigger fully

squeezed until the engine runs

smoothly.

• Pull starter rope sharply until engine

runs, but no more than 5 pulls.

• Allow engine to run 15 seconds,

then move the choke lever to OFF

CHOKE.

NOTE: If engine has not started, pull

starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still

does not run, it is probably flooded.

DIFFICULT STARTING OR START-

ING A FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by

placing the choke lever in the OFF

CHOKE position; then, pull the rope to

clear the engine of excess fuel. This

could require pulling the starter handle

many times depending on how badly

the unit is flooded.

If the unit still doesn't start, refer to

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART or call

1-800-235-5878.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING POSITION

ALWAYS WEAR:

Eye Protection

Lonc

Heav

Cut from your right to your left.

Do not run the engine at a higher

speed than necessary. The cutting

line will cut efficiently when the engine

is run at less than full throttle. At lower

speeds, there is less engine noise and

vibration. The cutting line will last

longer and will be less likely to "weld"

onto the spool.

If the trimmer head does not turn

when the engine is in operation, make

sure the drive shaft housing is proper-

ly seated in engine shroud.

Always release the throttle trigger and

allow the engine to return to idle

speed when not cutting.

To stop engine:

• Release the throttle trigger.

• Press and hold the ON/STOP switch

in the STOP position until the engine

has completely stopped.

TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE

The trimmer line will advance approxi-

mately 2 in. (5 cm) each time the bot-

tom of the trimmer head is tapped on

the ground with the engine running at

full throttle.

The most efficient line length is the

maximum length allowed by the line

limiter.

Always keep the shield in place when

the tool is being operated.

To Advance Line:

• Operate the engine at full throttle.

• Hold the trimmer head parallel to

and above the grassy area.

• Tap the bottom of the trimmer head

lightly on the ground one time. Ap-

proximately 2 in. (5 cm) of line will

be advanced with each tap.

To advance _ine,tap bottom of trimmer

head on ground one time.

_x

Line _imitercuts line to '_",

proper length. _1

Always tap the trimmer head on a

grassy area. Tapping on surfaces

such as concrete or asphalt can

cause excessive wear to the trimmer

head.

If the line is worn down to 2 in. (5 cm)

or less, more than one tap will be re-

quired to obtain the most efficient line

length.

,_ WARNING: Use only .080" (2

mm) diameter line. Other sizes of line

will not advance properly and can

cause serious injury. Do not use other

materials such as wire, string, rope,

etc. Wire can break off during cutting

and become a dangerous missile that

can cause serious injury.

CUTTING METHODS

_,WARNING: Use minimum speed

and do not crowd the line when cutting

around hard objects (rock, gravel,

fence posts, etc.), which can damage

the trimmer head, become entangled

in the line, or be thrown causing a se-

rious hazard.

• The tip of the line does the cutting.

You will achieve the best perform-

ance and minimum line wear by not

crowding the line into the cutting

area. The right and wrong ways are

shown below.

Tip of the Line Line Crowded Into

Does The Cutting Work Area

Right _ Wrong

7

• Thelinewilleasilyremovegrass

andweedsfromaroundwalls,

fences,treesandflowerbeds,butit

alsocancutthetenderbarkoftrees

orshrubsandscarfences.Tohelp

avoiddamageespeciallytodelicate

vegetationortreeswithtenderbark,

shortenlineto4-5in.(10-13cm)

anduseatlessthanfullthrottle.

• Fortrimmingorscalping,useless

thanfullthrottletoincreaselinelife

anddecreaseheadwear,especially:

•Duringlightdutycutting.

•Nearobjectsaroundwhichtheline

canwrapsuchassmallposts,

treesorfencewire.

• Formowingorsweeping,usefull

throttleforagoodcleanjob.

WARNING:Alwaysweareye

protection.Neverleanoverthetrim-

merhead.Rocksordebriscanrico-

chetorbethrownintoeyesandface

andcauseblindnessorotherserious

injury.

TRIMMING- Holdthebottomofthe

trimmerheadabout3in.(8cm)above

thegroundandatanangle.Allowonly

thetipofthelinetomakecontact.Do

notforcetrimmerlineintoworkarea.

Trimming .,j .

3 in. (8cm) it" "-_._\

Above Ground ,_ = _'_'_.

SCALPING - The scalping technique

removes unwanted vegetation. Hold

the bottom of the trimmer head about

3 in. (8 cm) above the ground and at

an angle. Allow the tip of the line to

strike the ground around trees, posts,

monuments, etc. This technique in-

creases line wear.

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MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for

mowing in places conventional lawn

mowers cannot reach. In the mowing

position, keep the line parallel to the

ground. Avoid pressing the head into

the ground as this can scalp the

ground and damage the tool.

Mowing I_

,,._'oi_:_' _,.

SWEEPING - The fanning action of

the rotating line can be used for a

quick and easy clean up. Keep the

line parallel to and above the surfaces

being swept and move the tool from

side to side.

Swe_. i"

EDGING - Your unit can be used for

edging sidewalks, patios, driveways,

etc. While edging, allow the tip of the

line to make contact. Do not force line.

Take extra caution while edging as ob-

jects can be thrown by trimmer line.

Edging _)_

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK

Check for Loose fasteners and parts

Check for damaged or worn parts

Clean unit and labels

Clean air filter

Replace spark plug

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not

cover items that have been subjected

to operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full 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.

WHEN TO PERFORM

Before each use

Before each use

After each use

Every 5 hours of operation

Yearly

sumption and harmful emissions. Al-

ways clean after every 5 hours of

operation.

• Clean the cover and the area

around it to keep dirt from falling into

the carburetor chamber when the

cover is removed.

• Remove parts as illustrated.

NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

• Spark Plug Boot

• Air Filter

• Housing Screws

• Assist Handle Screws

• Shield

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

or other flammable solvent to avoid

creating a fire hazard or producing

harmful evaporative emissions.

• Wash the filter in soap and water.

• Allow filter to dry.

• Add a few drops of oil to the filter;

squeeze the filter to distribute oil.

• Replace parts.

Refer replacement of damaged/worn

parts to your Sears Service Center.

• ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP

switch functions properly by press-

ing 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.

• Shield - Discontinue use of unit if

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

A dirty air filter decreases engine per-

formance and increases fuel con-

_Filter

_'_.._,j_ Screws

Air Filter _ v -...

Cover

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 CJ-8Y

spark plug and tighten with a 3/4 in.

socket wrench (10-12 ft.-Ibs).

• Reinstall the spark plug boot.

REPLACING THE LINE

• Push and hold tile ON/STOP switch in

the STOP position until the unit has ful-

ly stopped.

• Disconnect the spark plug wire.

• Remove the spool by firmly pulling

on the tap button.

• Clean entire surface of hub and

spool.

• Replace with a pre-wound spool, or

cut two 12.5 foot (3.8 m) lengths of

.080" (2 ram) diameter Craftsman

brand line. Never use wire, rope,

string, etc., which can break off and

become a dangerous missile.

• Insert ends of line about 1/2 inch (1

cm) into the small holes inside spool.

Spool_ _'--z4"l,,?_ Small

• Wind the line evenly and tightly onto

the spool. Wind in the direction of

the arrow found on the spool.

• Push the line into the notch, leaving

3 to 5 inches (7 - 12 cm) unwound.

• Insert the line into the the exit holes

in the hub as shown in the illustra-

tion.

Line exit holes Line in Notch

Line in Notch

• Align notches with the line exit hole.

• Push the spool into the hub until it

snaps into place.

• Pull the line extending outside the hub

to release it from the notch.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

_.WARNING: The trimmer head

will be spinning during most of this

procedure. Wear your protective

equipment and observe all safety pre-

cautions. After making mixture adjust-

ments, recheck idle speed=

Carburetor adjustment is critical and if

done improperly can permanently

damage the engine as well as the car-

buretor. If you require further assis-

tance or are unsure about performing

this procedure, call our customer as-

sistance help line at 1-800-235-5878.

Old fuel, a dirty air filter, a dirty fuel fil-

ter, or flooding may give the impres-

sion of an improperly adjusted carbu-

retor. Check these conditions before

adjusting the carburetor.

The carburetor has been carefully set

at the factory. Adjustments may be

necessary if you notice any of the fol-

lowing conditions:

• Engine will not idle. See IDLE SPEED

under adjusting procedure.

• Engine dies or hesitates instead of

accelerating. See ACCELERATION

CHECK under adjusting procedure.

• Loss of cutting power. See MIXTURE

ADJUSTMENT under adjusting

procedure.

There are two adjustment screws on

the carburetor.

_dle Speed

Screw

Mixture Screw_,'_ Air Filter

(with Limiter IN .,,_

Cap) _ - Cover

CARBURETOR PRESETS

When making carburetor preset ad-

justments, do not force plastic limiter

caps beyond stops or damage will oc-

cur.

If carburetor presets are not needed,

proceed to ADJUSTING PROCEDURE;

IDLE SPEED.

To adjust presets:

• Turn mixture screw counterclock-

wise until it stops.

• Turn the idle speed screw clockwise

until it stops. Now turn counterclock-

wise 4-1/2 turns.

• Start motor, cut grass for 3 minutes,

and proceed to the adjustment sec-

tion= If engine does not start,

10

refertotroubleshootingchartorcall

1-800-235-5878.

• Ifengineperformanceisacceptable

atthepresetpositions,nofurther

adjustmentisnecessary.

ADJUSTING PROCEDURE

Idle Speed

Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until

engine runs without stalling.

• Turn clockwise to increase engine

speed if engine stalls or dies.

• Turn counterclockwise to decrease

speed.

No further adjustments are necessary

if performance is satisfactory.

Mixture Adjustment "H"

DO NOT operate engine at full throttle

for prolonged periods while making

adjustments. Damage to the engine

can occur. Extend line to the length

allow by the line limiter and cut some

grass. Based on performance while

cutting, turn the mixture adjustment in

1/16-turn increments as follows:

• Clockwise until the engine has good

power while cutting with no hesita-

tion.

Do not adjust by sound or speed,

but judge by how well the engine

performs while cutting.

• Counterclockwise if the engine has

speed but dies or lacks power while

cutting.

After completing adjustments, check

for acceleration. Reset if necessary.

Acceleration Check

If engine dies or hesitates instead of

accelerating, turn mixture adjustment

counterclockwise until you have

smooth acceleration. Recheck and

adjust as necessary for acceptable

performance.

Prepare unit for storage at end of sea-

son or if it will not be used for 30 days

or more.

_WARNING:

• Allow engine to cool, and secure the

unit before storing or transporting.

• Store unit and fuel in a well venti-

lated area where fuel vapors cannot

reach sparks or open flames from

water heaters, electric motors or

switches, furnaces, etc.

• Store unit with all guards in place.

Position unit so that any sharp ob-

ject cannot accidentally cause injury.

• Store unit and fuel well out of the

reach of children.

EXTERNAL SURFACES

If your unit is to be stored for a period

of time, clean it thoroughly before stor-

age. Store in a clean dry area.

• Lightly oil external metal surfaces.

FUEL SYSTEM

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-

TION section of this manual, see mes-

sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding

the use of gasohol in your engine,

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter-

native in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel

tank or fuel storage container. Follow

the mix instructions found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 5 min-

utes after adding stabilizer.

Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air

cooled) is already blended with fuel

stabilizer. If you do not use this Sears

oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to

your fuel tank.

INTERNAL ENGINE

• Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea-

spoon of 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air

cooled) through the spark plug

opening. Slowly pull the starter rope

8 to 10 times to distribute oil.

• Replace spark plug with new one of

recommended type and heat range.

• Clean air filter.

• Check entire unit for loose screws,

nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-

aged, broken, or worn parts.

• At the beginning of the next season,

use only fresh fuel having the proper

gasoline to oil ratio.

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one sea-

son to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if it starts

to rust.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

TROUBLE

Engine will not

start.

Engine will not

idle properly.

Engine will not

accelerate,

lacks power,

or dies under

a load.

Engine smokes

excessively.

Engine runs hot.

CAUSE

• Engine flooded.

• Fuel tank empty.

• Spark plug not firing.

• Fuel not reaching

carburetor.

• Compression low.

• Idle speed set too low.

• Idle speed set too high.

• Carburetor requires

adjustment.

• Crankshaft seals worn.

• Compression low.

• Air filter dirty.

• Spark plug fouled.

• Carburetor requires

adjustment.

• Carbon build up.

• Compression low.

• CHOKE partially on.

• Fuel mixture incorrect.

• Air filter dirty.

• Carburetor requires

adjustment.

• Fuel mixture incorrect.

• Spark plug incorrect.

• Carburetor requires

adjustment

• Carbon build up.

REMEDY

• See "Starting Instructions."

• Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

• Install new spark plug.

• Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.

Check for kinked or split fuel line;

repair or replace.

• Contact your Service Dealer.

• Adjust idle speed screw

clockwise to increase speed.

• Adjust idle speed screw counter-

clockwise to reduce speed.

• See "Carburetor Adjustments."

• Contact your Service Dealer.

• Contact your Service Dealer.

• Clean or replace air filter.

• Clean or replace spark plug

and re-gap.

• See "Carburetor Adjustments."

• Contact your Service Dealer.

• Contact your Service Dealer.

• Adjust CHOKE.

• Empty fuel tank and refill with

correct fuel mixture.

• Clean or replace air filter.

• See "Carburetor Adjustments."

• See "Fueling Your Unit."

• Replace with correct spark plug.

• See "Carburetor Adjustments."

• Contact your Service Dealer.

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-

LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental

Protection Agency and SEARS, ROE-

BUCK AND CO., USA are pleased to

explain the emissions control system

warranty on your lawn and garden

equipment engine. All new utility and

lawn and garden equipment engines

must be designed, built, and equipped

to meet the stringent anti-smog stan-

dards. SEARS must warrant the emis-

sion control system on your lawn and

garden equipment engine for the peri-

ods of time listed below provided there

has been no abuse, neglect, or improp-

er maintenance of your lawn and gar-

den equipment engine. Your emission

control system includes parts such as

the carburetor and the ignition system.

Where a warrantable condition exits,

SEARS will repair your lawn and gar-

den equipment engine at no cost to

you. Expenses covered under warranty

include diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY

COVERAGE: If any emissions related

part on your engine (as listed under

Emissions Control Warranty Parts List)

is defective or a defect in the materials

or workmanship of the engine causes

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thefailureofsuchanemissionrelated

part,thepartwillberepairedorre-

placedbySEARS.OWNER'SWAR-

RANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the

lawn and garden equipment engine

owner, you are responsible for the per-

formance of the required maintenance

listed in your Owner's Manual. SEARS

recommends that you retain all receipts

covering maintenance on your lawn and

garden equipment engine, but SEARS

cannot deny warranty solely for the lack

of receipts or for your failure to ensure

the performance of all scheduled main-

tenance. As the lawn and garden

equipment engine owner, you should be

aware that SEARS may deny you war-

ranty coverage if your lawn and garden

equipment engine or a part of it has

failed due to abuse, neglect, improper

maintenance, unapproved modifica-

tions, or the use of parts not made or

approved by the original equipment

manufacturer. You are responsible for

presenting your lawn and garden equip-

ment engine to a SEARS authorized

repair center as soon as a problem ex-

ists. Warranty repairs should be com-

pleted in a reasonable amount of time,

not to exceed 30 days. If you have any

questions regarding your warranty rights

and responsibilities, you should contact

your nearest authorized service center

or call SEARS at 1-800-473-7247

WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT

DATE: The warranty period begins on

the date the lawn and garden equip-

ment engine is purchased. LENGTH

OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be

for a period of two years from the initial

date of purchase. WHAT IS COV-

ERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of

any warranted part will be performed at

no charge to the owner at an approved

SEARS servicing center. If you have

any questions regarding your warranty

rights and responsibilities, you should

contact your nearest authorized service

center or call SEARS at

1-800-473-7247. WARRANTY PE-

RIOD: Any warranted part which is not

scheduled for replacement as required

maintenance, or which is scheduled

only for regular inspection to the effect

of "repair or replace as necessary" shall

be warranted for 2 years. Any war-

ranted part which is scheduled for re-

placement as required maintenance

shall be warranted for the period of time

up to the first scheduled replacement

point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The

owner shall not be charged for diagnos-

tic labor which leads to the determina-

tion that a warranted part is defective if

the diagnostic work is performed at an

approved SEARS servicing center.

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES:

SEARS may be liable for damages to

other engine components caused by

the failure of a warranted part still under

warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All

failures caused by abuse, neglect, or

improper maintenance are not covered.

ADD-ON OR MODIFIED PARTS: The

use of add-on or modified parts can be

grounds for disallowing a warranty

claim. SEARS is not liable to cover fail-

ures of warranted parts caused by the

use of add-on or modified parts. HOW

TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any

questions regarding your warranty rights

and responsibilities, you should contact

your nearest authorized service center

or call SEARS at 1-800-473-7247.

WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SER-

VICE: Warranty services or repairs shall

be provided at all SEARS service cen-

ters. call: 1-800-473-7247. MAINTE-

NANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE-

PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED

PARTS: Any SEARS approved replace-

ment part used in the performance of

any warranty maintenance or repair on

emission related parts will be provided

without charge to the owner if the part is

under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL

WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor,

Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered

up to maintenance schedule), Ignition

Module. MAINTENANCE STATE-

MENT: The owner is responsible for the

performance of all required mainte-

nance as defined in the owner's manu-

al.

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