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Operator’s Manual
CRAFTSMAN ^
24CC/1.3 cu.in. 2-Cycle
17 Inch Cutting Path
GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ®
Model No.
358.796100
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
A
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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 Centra Time)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
530087766 2/25/00
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty Statement 2 Storage 10
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Chart 12
Assembly 4 Emissions Statement 12
Operation 5 Parts List 14
Maintenance 8 Spanish 17
Service & Adjustments 9 Parts and Ordering Back
WARRANTY STATEMENT
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® GAS POWERED
WEEDWACKER® LINE TRIMMER.
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Powered
Weedwacker 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 fitter, which are expendable
parts and become worn during normal use.
If this Weedwacker line trimmer is used for commercial purposes, this warranty ap
plies tor only 90 days frtxn the date of purchase. If this Weedwadrer line trimmer is
used tor reiital purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of pur
chase. This warranty applies only while №is product is in use in the United States.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE WEEDWACKER UNE TRIM
MER 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
SAFETY RULES
A WARNING: When using gar
dening appliances, basic safety pre
cautions must always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire and serious
injury. Read and follow all instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Op
erator is responsible for following instiuctions and warnings on unit and in
manual. Read entire Operator’s Manual
before using unit! Be thoroughly 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 warn
ings on the unit and in the manual. Nev
er allow children to operate this unit.
Safety information
on the unit
tor line trimmer use only. Use of any
other accessories or attachments will
increase the risk of injury.
Л WARNING: Trimmer line throws
dsjects violently. You and others can be
t^inded/injured. Wear eye and leg
protectbn. Keep body parts dear of ro
tating line. Keep diildren, bystanders,
^d animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If
^preached stop unit immediately.
^ DANGER: Never use blades or
flailing devices. This unit is designed
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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 barefeot or wear sandals.
Being fully covered helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic
plants thrown by spinning line. 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.
• Never start or run inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust
femes can kill.
• Keep handles free from oil and feel.
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 feel 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 correct
ly 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 feel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for feel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
feel or the unit.
• Wipe up all feel spills.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fueling site before starting
engine.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.
CUTTING SAFETY
• Use only for trimming, scalping, mow
ing, edging, 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
not oven'each.
• Keep all parts of your body away
from muffler and spinning line. Keep
engine below waist level. A hot muf
fler can cause serious bums.
• 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 vehicle.
• Empty the fee! tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up feel left
in the carburetor by starting the en
gine and letting it run until it stops.
• Store unit and feel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit so line limiter blade cannot
accidentally 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
where such regulations exist, you are
legally responsible for installing and
maintaining the operating condition of
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these parts. Failure to do so is a viola
tion of law. Contact a Sears Service
Center for the correct parts.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to
vibrations through prolonged use of
gasoline powered hand tools could
cause blood vessel or nerve damage
in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in
cold weather has been linked to blood
vessel damage in othenrvise healthy
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol
lowing list.
Model 358.796100
• Trimmer
• Shield
• Wing Nut (screwed onto shield)
• Container of line
• Container of oil
Examine parts for damage. Do not use
damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find
parts missing or damaged, call
1-800-235-5878.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in
the empty 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
A WARNING: When adjusting the
handle, be sure it remains between the
trigger and the safety label.
people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss
of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
joints, discontinue the use of this too!
and seek medical attention. An anti
vibration system does not guarantee
the avoidance of these problems. Us
ers who operate power tools on a con
tinual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
• Loosen wing nut or knob on handle.
• Rotate the handle on the tube to an
upright position; retighten wing nut.
ATTACHING SHIELD
^ WARNING: The shield must be
properly installed. The shield provides
partial protection from the risk of thrown
dDjects to the operator and others and is
equipped with a line limiter which ojts
excess line to the proper length. The line
limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp
and can cut you. For proper orientation,
see illustration in OPERATION section.
• Remove wing nut from shield.
• Insert bracket into slot as shown.
• Pivot shield until bolt passes through
hole in bracket.
• Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
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OPERATION
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
Muffler
Switch
^ Throttle
ON/STOP Trigger
Spsic Plug
Primer Bulb
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
ON/STOP SWITCH
The STOP switch is used to stop engine.
Press and hold switch to stop engine.
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.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
^ WARNING: Be sure to read the
feel 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
Tube
Shield
Choke Lever
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply feel to the
^gine to aid in cold starting, /\ctivate
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
^gine has started, move the dioke le
ver to the OFF CHOKE position.
engine damage. When mixing feel,
follow 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
relating to fuel before feeling 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
formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fee! sys
tem of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty the
feel system before storage for 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the feel lines
^Trimmer
Head
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and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
frjel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor clean
er products in the fuel tank or perma
nent damage may occur.
See the STORAGE section for addition
al information.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• Press and hold the ON/STOP switch
in the STOP position.
• If engine does not stop, move choke
lever to FULL CHOKE position.
Engine
Stt^ -
Switch \
Choke Lever
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.
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
Primer
Bulb
• Pull starter rope handle sharply 6
times.
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is
trying to start before the 6®' pull, go to
the next step.
• Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE
position.
• Pull starter rope handle no more than
6 pulls, until engine runs,.
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 position and
press the primer bulb 6 times; squeeze
and hold the throttle trigger and pull
the starter rope 2 more times. Move
Ihe choke lever to HALF CHOKE and
pull the starter rope until the engine
runs, but no more than 6 more pulls. If
the engine still has not started, it is
probably flooded. Proceed to START
ING 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 trigger.
Keep throttle trigger folly 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
STARTING 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
TROUBL£SHOOTING chart or call
1-800-235-5878.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING POSITION
Tip of the Line
Does The Cutting
Line Crowded Into
Work Area
Bring the engine to cutting speed be
fore entering the material to be cut.
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 Hill throttle. At lower
speeds, there is less engine noise and
vibration. The cutting line will last
longer and will be less likely to Veld’
onto the spool.
If the trimmer head does not turn when
the engine is in operation, make sure
the drive shaft housing is properly
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.
• Push and hold down the ON/STOP
switch until the engine has stopped
completely.
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 en
tangled in the line, or be thrown caus
ing a serious 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.
Right Wrong
• The line will easily remove grass and
weeds from around walls, fences,
trees and flower beds, but it also can
cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs
and scar fences. To help avoid dam
age especially to delicate vegetation
or trees with tender bark, shorten line
to 4-5 in. (10-13 cm) and use at less
than lull throttle.
• For trimming or scalping, use less
than full throttle to increase line life
and decrease head wear, especially:
• During light duty cutting.
• Near objects around which the line
can wrap such as smalt posts,
trees or fence wire.
• For mowing or sweeping, use full
throttle for a good clean job.
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Л WARNING: Always wear eye
protection. Never lean over the trimmer
head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or
be thrown into eyes and face and
cause blindness or other serious injury.
TRIMMING - Hold the bottom of the
trimmer head about 3 in. (8 cm) above
the ground and at an angle. Allow only
the tip of the line to make contact. Do
not force trimmer line into work area.
SC/U.PING - 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, monu
ments, etc. This technique increases
line wear.
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Scalping
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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
SWEEPING - The fanning action of the
rotating line can be used for a quick
and easy clean up. Keep the line par
allel to and above the surfaces being
swept and move the tool from side to
side.
Sweeping
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM
Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use
Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use
Clean unit and labels After each use
Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation
Replace spark plug Yearly
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re
ceive foil value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as instruct
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
will need to be made periodically 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
Refer replacement of damagedAivorn
parts to your Sears Service Center.
• ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP
switch functions properly by pressing
and holding the switch in 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 ff debris shield is damaged.
CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
• Clean the unit using a damp cloth
with a mild detergent.
• Wpe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Do not clean filter in gasoline or other
flammable solvent to avoid creating a
fire hazard or producing harmful evap
orative emissions.
A dirty air filter decreases engine per
formance and increases fuel consump
tion and harmfol emissions. Always
clean after every 5 hours of operation.
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Clean the cover and the area around
it to keep dirt from failing into the
carburetor chamber when the cover
is removed.
• Remove parts as illustrated.
• 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.
Air Filter
Air Filter
Cover
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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
non adjustable.
• 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.-lbs).
• Reinstall the spark plug boot.
REPLACING THE LINE
• Always use Craftsman replacement
line.
Choose the line size best suited for the
job at hand. Green colored line is de
signed for cutting grass, red line for
grass and small weeds. The black col
ored line is designed for cutting larger
weeds and light brush.
• Before inserting the line into the
holes in the cutting head, identify the
proper holes. When using Green, or
Red, insert line into the holes marked
small on the cutting head. Black line
should be inserted in the holes
marked large.
• Insert both ends of your line through
the proper holes in the side of the
cutting head.
> Insert ends of the line one at a time
through the positioning tunnels.
• Pull the line and make sure the line
is against the hub and extended fully
through the positioning tunnels.
• Correctly installed line will be the
same length on both ends.
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 file!, 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 ISL£ 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.
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There are two adjustment screws on
the carburetor.
Idle Speed
Mixture Screin^Jif
(with Limiter 4
Cap) ^
Screw
_Air Filter
Cover
CARBURETOR PRESETS
When making carburetor preset adjust
ments, do not force plastic limiter caps
beyond stops or damage will occur.
If carburetor presets are not needed,
proceed to ADJUSTING PROCEDURE,
IDLE SPEED.
To adjust presets:
• Turn mixture screw counterclockwise
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
section, if engine does not start,
refer to troubleshooting chart or call
1-800-235-5878.
• If engine performance is acceptable
at the preset positions, no further
adjustment is necessary.
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 ad
justments. 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-tum increments as follows:
• Clockwise until the engine hats good
power while cutting with no hesita
tion.
Do not adjust by sound or speed, but
judge by how well the engine per
forms 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 ad
just as necessary for acceptable per
formance.
STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at end of sea
son or if it will not be used for 30 days
or more.
A 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, fornaces, etc.
• Store unit with all guards in place.
Position unit so that any sharp object
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 Operating
Section of this manual, see message
labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use
of gasohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter
native in minimizing the formation of
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Hiel 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 open
ing. 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 fitter.
• 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
gsisoline to oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one sea
son to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts
to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
• Engine flooded.
• Fuel tank empty.
• Spark plug not firing.
• Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
• Compression low.
• 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 a Sears Service Center.
Engine will not
idle properly.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
Engine smokes
excessively.
Engine runs hot. • Fuel mixture incorrect.
• 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.
• Spark plug incorrect.
• Carburetor requires
adjustment
• Carbon build up.
• Adjust idle speed screw
clockwise to increase speed.
• Adjust idle speed screw counter
clockwise to reduce speed.
• See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
• Contact a Sears Service Center.
• Contact a Sears Service Center.
• Clean or replace air filter.
• Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
• See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
• Contact a Sears Sen/ice Center.
• Contact a Sears Service Center.
• Move choke to off position.
• Empty fuel lank 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 a Sears Sen/ice Center.
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U.S, EPA
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environ
mental Protection Agency and
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.. USA
are pleaised 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 standards. SEARS must warrant
the emission control system on your
lawn and garden equipment engine for
the periods of time listed below pro
vided there has been no abuse, ne
glect, or improper maintenance of your
lawn and garden 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 garden equipment engine at
no cost to you. Expenses covered un
der warranty include diagnosis, parts
and labor. MANUFACTURER’S WAR
RANTY 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 the failure of such an
emission related part, the part will be
repaired or replaced by SEARS.
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSI
BILITIES: As the lawn and garden
equipment engine owner, you are re
sponsible for the performance 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 re
ceipts or for your failure to ensure the
perfomiance of all scheduled mainte
nance. As the lawn and garden
equipment engine owner, you should
be aware that SEARS may deny you
wamanty coverage if your lawn and
garden equipment engine or a part of it
has failed due to abuse, neglect, im
proper maintenance, unapproved
modifications, or the use of parts not
made or approved by the original
equipment manufacturer. You are re
sponsible for presenting your lawn and
garden equipment engine to a SEARS
authorized repair center as soon as a
problem exists. Warranty repairs
should be completed in a reasonable
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding
your warranty rights and responsibili
ties, you should contact your nearest
authorized service center or call
SEARS at 1-800-473-7247 WARRAN
TY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The
warranty period begins on the date the
lawn and garden equipment engine is
purchased. LENGTH OF COVER
AGE: This wamanty shall be for a peri
od of two years from the initial date of
purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: RE
PAIR 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 ser
vice center or call SEARS at
1-800-473-7247. WARRANTY PE
RIOD; Any wamanted 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
warranted part which is scheduled for
replacement as required maintenance
shall be warranted for the period of
time up to the first scheduled replace
ment point for that part. DIAGNOSIS:
The owner shall not be charged for
diagnostic labor which leads to the de
termination that a warranted part is de
fective if the diagnostic work is per
formed 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 mainte
nance are not covered. ADD-ON OR
MODIFIED PARTS: The use of add-wi
or modified peirts can be gnxinds for disEdlowing a warranty clsum. SEARS is not
liable to cover failures of wamanted
parts caused by the use of add-on or
modified parts. HOW TO FILE A
CLAIM: If you have any questions re
garding your warranty rights and re
sponsibilities, you should contact your
nearest authorized service center or
call SEARS at 1-800-473-7247.
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WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SER
VICE: Warr^ty 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 re
placement part used in the perfor
mance of any warranty maintenance
or repair on emission related parts will
be provided without charge to the own
er if the part is under warranty. EMIS
SION CONTROL WARRANTY
PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition Sys
tem: Spark Plug {covererf up to main
tenance schedule), Ignition Module.
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The
owner is responsible for the perfor
mance of all required maintenance as
defined in the owner’s manual.
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