Craftsman 358795310 Owner's manual

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Operator's Manual
CRRFTSMRN
24cc/1.3 cu. in. 2-Cycle
17 Inch Cutting Path / .080 In. Line
GASOLINE WEEDWACKER _
Model No.
358.795310
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 7am'7pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10am-7pm, Sun.
1-800-235-5878 €.ou_,,=od_oco._o,_,.._
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
530-084638 01/16/98
Warranty Statement 2 Storage 11
Safety Rules 2 TroubleshootingChart 12
Assembly 4 Parts List 13
Operation 5
Maintenance 9 Spanish 16
Service &Adjustments 10 Partsand Ordering Back
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS POWERED
WEEDWACKER _ LINE TRIMMER.
Forone year from the date ofpurchase, whenthis Craftsman Gas Powered
Weedwaoker® Line Tdmmer ismaintained, lubricated,and tuned up according to
theoperating and maintenance instructionsin the Operator's Manual, Sears will
repair,free of charge, any defect in materials orworkmanship.
This warranty excludes nylon line,spark plug, and air filter,whtchare expendable
partsand become worn duringnormal use.
Ifthis Weedwacker® Line Trimmer is usedfor commercialpurposes, this warran-
ty applies for only 90 daysfromthe date ofpurchase. If this Weedwacker® Line
Tdmmer is usedfor rentalpurposes, thiswarranty applies foronly30 days from
the date ofpurchase. This warrantyapplies only whilethis productis in use inthe
UnitedStates.
WARRANTYSERVICEISAVAILABLEBYRETURNINGTHEWEEDWACKER®LINE
TRIMMERTO THE NEARESTSEARSSERVICECENTERINTHE UNITEDSTATES.
Thiswarranty gives you specificlegal dghts, and you may also have other dghts
whichvary from state tostate.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., 01817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
WARNING: When usinggardening
appliances,basic safety precautions
mustalways be followedto reducethe
riskoffire and sedous injury.Read and
fellow all instructions.
Thispower un# can be dangerous!
Operatoris responsiblefor following
instructionsand warnings on unitand
in manual. Read entire Operator's
Manualbefore using unit!Bethorough-
lyfamiliar with the controlsandthe
properuse of the unit.Restrictthe use
ofthis unitto personswho have read,
understand,and willfollowthe instruc-
tionsand wamings on the unitand in
the manual. Never allowchildrento
operatethis uniL
Safetyinformationontheurdt
DANGER: Never use blades orflail-
ing devices.This unitisdesigned for
linetdmmer use only.Use ofany other
accessoriesor attachments will in-,
crease the dskof injury.
WARNING: Tdmrnerlinethrowsob-
jectsviolently.YouandothersCanbe
blindedlinjursd.Weareyeandleg
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protection.Keep bodyparts clear of
rotatingline. Keep children,bystand-
ers, and animals 50 feet (15 meters)
away.If approached stop unitimmedi-
ately.
EyeProtec_on
If situationsoccur which are not
coveredin thismanual, usecare and
goodjudgement. If you need
assistance,contact your Authorized
Service Dealer or call 1-800-235-5878.
OPERATOR SAFETY
Alwayswear safety eye protection.
Alwayswear long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves.Wearing
safety leg guards is recommended.
Do notgo barefoot orwear sandals.
Stayclear of spinningEne.
Secure hairabove shoulder length.
Secure or remove Jooseclothingor
clothingwith looselyhangingties,
straps,tassels, ets. They can be
caught in moving parts. Beingfully
coveredalso helps protect youfrom
debrisand pieces oftoxicplants
thrownby spinning line.
Do notoperate when you are tired,
ill,or under the influenceof alcohol,
drugs,or medication.
° Wear hearing protection ifyou use
unitfor more than 1-1./2hourspar
day.
Never start or run inside a dosed
roomor building.Breathingexhaust
fumes can kill.
Keephandles free ofoil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Disconnectthe sparkplug before
performingmaintenance except car-
buretoradjustments.
Lookfor and replace damaged or
looseparts before each use. Look
for end repair fuel leaks beforeuse.
Keep ingood workingcondition.
, Replacetrimmer head parts that are
chipped,cracked, broken, ordarn-
aged in any other way before using
the unit.
Make sure unitis a_embled correct-
lyas shown in this manual.
Make carburetor adjustmentswith
lower end supportedto prevent line
from contactingany object.
Keep others away when making car-
buretoradjustments.
Use onlyrecommended Craftsman
accessories and mptacementparts,
FUEL SAFETY
- Mix and pourfuel outdoors.
Keep away from sparks or flames.
Use a container approved for fuel.
Do notsmokeor allow smokingnear
fuet orthe ur_
Wipe upall fuel spills.
Moveat least 10 feet (3 meters)
away fromfueling site before starting
engine.
Stop engineand allow to coolbefore
removingfuel cap.
CU'I'rlNG SAFETY
, Use on_ for trimming, mowing, and
sweeping. Do not use forpruningor
hedge trimming.
inspectthe area before each use.
Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which canbe
thrownby orbecome entangled in
line. Hardobjects can damage the
tdmmer head and be thrown causing
seriousinjury.
Keep firmfooting and balance. Do
not overreach.
Keep all partsof your bodyaway
from muffler and spinning line. Keep
en_ne belowwaist level. A hotmuf-
fler can cause serious bums.
Cuttingon leftside ofthe shield will
throw debrisaway from the operator.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
Allow engine tocool;,secure unit be-
fore storingortransporting in vehicle.
Emptythe fuel tank before storingor
transportingthe unit.Use up fuel left
inthe carburetorby starting the en-
gine and letting itrun untilit stops,
Storeunitand fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors orswitches, furnaces, etc_
Stere unitso line limitercannot acci-
dentallycause injury.The unitcan be
hungby the tube.
° Store unitout of reach of children.
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If situationsoccurwhich are not cov-
ered in this manual, use care and
good judgment, If you need assis.
tance, call1-800-235_5878.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Thisunit isnot
equippedwith atemperature limiting
mufflerand spark arresting screen
whichmeets the requirementsofCall+
fomia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S.
forest land and the states ofCalifornia,
Idaho,Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,
Oregon, and Washingtonrequireby
law that many internalCombustionen-
gines beequippedwith a spark arres-
torscreen. If you operatein a locale
where such regulationsexist,you are
legallyresponsibleforinstallingand
maintaining the operatingconditionof
these parts. Failure to doso isa viola-
tion of law. ContactyourAuthorized
Service Dealerfor the Corre_ parts,
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposureto
vibrationsthrough _rolonged useof
gasoiine poweredhand tools could
cause bloodvessel or nervedamage
in the fingers,hands, and joints of
people prone to circulationdisordersor
abnormal swellings.Prolongeduse in
cold weather has beenlinked to blood
vessel damage in otherwisehealthy
people, if symptomsoccursuch as
numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skincolorortexture, orloss
offeeling inthe fingers, hands, or
joints, discontinuethe use ofthis tool
and seek medical attention. An anti-
vibrationsystem doesnotguarantee
the avoidance ofthese problems. Us-
ere who operate powertoolson a con-
tinual and regularbasis must monitor
closely their physicalconditionand the
condition ofthis tool,
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contentsagainst the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.795310
Trimmer
. Shield
Wing Nut (screwedontoshield)
Extra Spool with line
Gas Tank (1 gal.)
Containerof Oil
Exam;_e partsfor damage. Do not use
damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistanceor find
partsmissing or damaged, call
1-800-235-5878.
It is normalfor the fuel filterto rattle in
the empty fueltank.
Findingfuel or oilresidueonmuffler is
normaldue tocarburetoradjuStments
and teslJngdone bythe manufacturer.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If receivedassembled,
repeat all steps to ensureyour unitis
propedy assembled and allfasteners
are secure.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING: When adjustingthe han-
dle, be sure it remainsbetween the
trigger and the safety label.
* Loosen wing nutor knob onhandle.
Rotate the handleonthe tube toan
updght position;retightenwing nut,
ATTACHING SHIELD
WARNING: The shieldmustbe properly
installed.The shieldprovidespafdal
protectionfromthe riskofthrownobjects
to the operatorand othersand is
equippedwitha linel_miterwhichcuts
excess linetothe properlength. The fine
timiter (on undersideofshield)is sharp
and cancutyou. Forproperorientation,
see iliustralioninOperalionsection.
Remove wing nut fromshield.
insert bracketintoslotas shown.
Pivot shield untilboltpasses through
hole in brackeL
Secure_' tightenwing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield _ cket
KNOWYOURTRIMMER
READTHISOPERATOR'SMANUALANDSAFETY"RULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR
UNIT.Compare the illustmti0nswith yourunitto familiarize yourselfwith the Joca-
tionof the vadouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manual forfuture refer-
ence.
AssistHandle
Muffler
ON/STOP Trigger
Switch\
Starter
Handh
Choke Lever Shield
Trh'nmer
Head
PrimerBulb
Line
FuelMix Lirniter
Fi_Gap Blade
ON/STOP SWITCH
The STOPswitchisusedto stop engine.
Pressand hold_ to stopengine.
PRIMER BULB
The primer bulbremoves air fromthe
fuel lines andfillsthem with fuel. This
allows you tostart the engine withfew-
er pullsonthe starter rope.Activate
the primer bulbby pressing itand
allowingit to returnto its origirlalform.
CHOKE
The choke helpsto supplyfuel tothe
carburetordudngstarling.This allows
you to start a coldengine.Activatethe
choke by movingchoke levertothe Full
position.Afterthe enginehas stetted,
move the choketothe Offposition.
EDGE GUIDE
The edge guide protectsthe unitfrom
contactingthe groundduringedging.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel
informationinthe safety rules before
you begin. If you do not understand
the safety roles,do notattempt to fuel
your unit.Call 1-800-235-5878.
FUELING ENGINE
Thisengine iscertifiedtooperate on
unleaded gasoline.Before operation,
gasolinemust be mixed witha good
quality2-cyclo air-cooled engine oil.
We recommend Craftsman brand oil.
Mix gasoline and oilat a ratioof40:1
(A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing3.2
ounces of oilwith I gallon of unleaded
gasoline). DONOTUSE automotiveo_
or boat oil.These oilswillcause
engine damage. When mixing fuel,
follow instructionsprinted on container.
Once oil isadded to gasoline, shake
container momantadly to assure that
the fuel isthoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules
relatingto fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indlcatasthatalcohol
blended fuels (csItedgasoholor using
ethanol or meti_nol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separationand
formation ofacids durfngstorage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while instorage.
To avoid engine problems,empty the
fuel system before storage for 30 days
or longer. Drainthe gastank, start the
engine and letit rununtilthe fuel lines
and carburetor are empty.Use fresh
fuel next season.
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Never use engineor carburetorclean-
or productsin the fuel tankor perma-
nentdamage may occur.
See the STORAGE sectionforaddi-
tional information.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
Pressand holdthe On/Stop switchin
theSTOP pos_on.
Ifengine does not stop, move choke
leverto full position.
ChokeLever
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE
AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
WARNING: The trimmerhead will
turnwhile staxtingthe engine.
Avoid any contactwiththe muffler.A
hotmuffler can cause serious bums.
Restengineandshieldonground,
suppOrtingtrimmerheadoffground.
MovethechokelevertotheFull
Chokepos_on.
Slowlypresstheprimerbulb6 times.
Squeezeandholdthethretfletrigger.
Keepthrottletriggerfullysqueezed
untiltheenginerunssmoothly.
_tv Ch°ke
er
Pullstealerrope sharply5 times.
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if itis
tryingtostart beforethe 5thpull, goto
the nextstep.
Move the choke lever to the Half
Choke position.
Pullstarter rope sharply untilengine
runs,butno more than 6 pulis.
NOTE: Ifthe engine has not staded
after 6 pulls(at half choke), checkto
make surethe choke lever is in the
proper position.Then, move the choke
lever tothe Full Choke position and
press the primer bulb6 times; squeeze
and holdthe throttle trigger and pull
the starterrope 2 more times. Move
the choke leverto Half Choke and pull
the starterrope untilthe engine runs,
butno morethan 6 more pulls. If the
engine stillhas not started, it is prob-
ablyflooded. Proceed to"Startinga
Rooded Engine."
Allow the engine to run 10 seconds,
then move the choke lever to Off
Choke.Allow the unitto run for30
more seconds at Off Choke before
releasingthe throttle trigger.
NOTE: Ifengine dies withthe choke
lever at the OffChoke position,move
the chokelever to Half Choke and pull
the ropeuntilengine runs.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
Move the choke lever tothe Half
Chokeposition.
Squeeze and holdthe throttletrigger.
Keepthrottle trigger fullysqueezed
untilthe engine runs smoothly.
Pull starterrope sharplyuntil engine
runs,but no morethan 5 pulls.
- Allow engine to run 15 seconds,
then move the choke lever to Off
Choke.
NOTE: Ifengine has not started, pull
starterrope 5 more pulls. If engine still
doesnot run, it isprobablyflooded.
DIFFICULT STARTING OR
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Floodedengines can be started by
placingthe choke lever in the Off
Chokeposition;then, pull the rope to
¢lsar the engine ofexcess fuel This
could require pullingthe starter handle
many times dependingon how badly
the unitisflooded.
Ifthe unitstilldoesn't start, referto
TROUBLESHOOTING chart or call
1-800-235-5878.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATINGPOSITION
ALWAYS WEAR: _------_
Eye Protection
To eelvance line, tap bottom of trimmer
head on groundone _me.
Line IJ
properlength,
LongPants -_
HeavyShoes
Cutfromyourfighttoyourraft.
Bringthe engineto cuttingspeed be-
fore enteringthe materialto be cut.
Do not runthe engine at a higher
speedthan necessary.The cutting line
willcutefficientlywhen the engine is
runat lessthan full throttle.At lower
speeds,there is lessengine noise and
vibration.The cuttingline will last
longerand willbe less likelyto "weld _
ontothe spool.
Ifthe trimmerhead does not turn when
the engine isin operation,make sure
the drive shafthousingis properly
seated in engine shroud.
Always releasethe throttle trigger and
allowthe engine toretum toidlespeed
when notcutting.
Tostop engine:
Release the throttletdgger0
Pushand hold down the oldstop
switchuntilthe engine hasstopped
completely.
TRIMMER UNE ADVANCE
The trimmerline willadvance approxi-
mately 2 in. (5 cm) each time the bot-
tomofthe trimmer head istapped on
the ground_ the engine runningat
fullthrottle.
The most efficientline lengthisthe
maximum lengthallowed by the line
llmiter.
Alwayskeep the shieldin place when
the too)is beingoperated.
ToAdvance Line:
Operate the engine at fullthrottle.
Holdthe trimmer head paraJlettoand
above the grassyarea.
Tap the bottom of the trimmer head
lightlyonthe groundone time. Ap-
proximately2 in. (5 cm) of linewill be
advanced witheach tap.
Always tapthe trimmer head ona
grassy area. Tapping on surfacessuch
as concrete or asphalt can cause ex-
csssive wear tothe trimmerhead.
If the line isworn downto2 in. (5 cm)
or teas,more than one tap will be re-
quiredtoobtain the most efficientline
length.
WARNING: Use only .080" (2 ram)
diameter line. Other.sizes ofline will
notadvance properly and can cause
seriousinjury. Do not use other materi-
als such as wire, string, rope, etc,Wire
can break off duringcuttingand be-
come a dangerous missilethat can
cause seriousinju_.
CUTTING METHODS
WARNING: Use minimumspeed and
do notcrowdthe linewhen cutting
around hard objects (rock, gravel,
fence posts,etc.), whichcan damage
the trimmerhead, become entangled
in the line, or be throwncausing a sad*
due hazard.
The tip ofthe line doesthe cutting.
YOuwillachieve the best perform-
ance and minimumlinewear by not
crowdingthe line intothe cutting
area. The right and wrong waysare
shown below,
T_poftheUne LineCrowdedInto
DoesTheCutting Work/Vea
Right
The linewilleasily remove grass and
weeds fromaround walls,fences,
trees and flowerbeds, but it also can
cutthe tender bark oftrees or shrubs
and scar fences, To help avoid dam-
age especiallyto delicatevegetation
ortrees with tender bark, shortenline
to 4-5 in. (10-13 cm) and use at less
than full throttle.
For trimmingor scalping,use less
than fu_throttleto increase line life
and decrease head wear, especially:
During lightdutycutting.
Near objectsaround whichthe line
can wrap such as small posts,
trees or fence wire.
For mowing orsweeping, use full
throttlefor a goodcleanjob,
WARNING: Always wear eye protec-
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.
Rocks or debds can ricochet or be
thrown intoeyes and f_e and cause
blindness or otherserious injuly.
TRIMMING - Holdthe bottom ofthe
tdmmer head about3 in. {8 cm) above
the groundend at an angle. Allow only
the tip of the lineto make contact, Do
notforce trimmerline intowork area.
Trimming .. o.
SCALPING - The scalpingtechnique
removes unwantedvegetation. Hold
the bottom ofthe trimmer head about 3
in. (8 cm) above the groundand at an
angle. Allow the tip ofthe line tostrike
the groundaround trees, posts,monu-
ments, etc. This technique increases
linewear.
Scalpt_ jr ......
MOWING - Yourtrimmer isideal for
mowing in places conventional lawn
mowerscannot reach. In the mowing
pos_on, keep theline parallel to the
ground.Avoidpressing the head into
the groundas thiscan scalp the
groundand damage the tool
Mowing I1
8WEENNG - The fanning action of
the rotatinglinecan be usedfor a
quickarmeasy'clean up, Keep the line
paralleltoand above the surfaces be-
ing sweptand move the toolfrom side
tOside.
EDGING - Your unitcan be usedfor
edgingsidewalks,patios,driveways,etc,
While edging,_ow thet_pof the Freeto
nt_e contact.Do notforceline. The
edgeguardhelpsprotectthe urfitby
keepingunitfromcontactingthe ground.
Take extracautionwh_eedgingas ob-
jects canbe thrown by tdmmer line.
Edging
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK
Checkfor Loose fasteners and parts...........
Checkfor damaged or worn parts
Clean unitand labels
Clean air filter
Replace spark plug
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty onthis unitdoes not cov-
er itemsthathave been subjected to
operatorabuse ornegligence. To re-
ceivefullvalue from the warranty,the
operatormust maintain unitas instruct-
ed in this manual. Vadous edju,,%_nents
willneed tobe made period_callyto
WHEN TO, PERFORM
Before each use
Before ead_ use _
Aftereantf use
Every 5 hours of operation ..........
Yeady .........
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Do not clean filter in gasoline or other
flammable solventto avoid creating a
firehazard orproducing harmful evap-
orathte emissions.
A dirty airfilter decreases engine per-
formance and increases fuel consump-
tionand harmfulemissions. Always
properlymaintain your unit,
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
Spark PlugBoot
')Air Filter
HousingScrews
As_st Handle Screws
DebrisShield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Referreplacement ofdamaged/worn
partstoyour Sears Service Center.
On/Stop Switch- Ensure On/Stop
switchfunctions properly by pressing
andholdingthe switch in the "Stop"
position.Make sure engine stops;
then restart engine and continue.
FuelTank- Discontinue use of un_if
fueltankshows signs of damage or
leaks.
= Debds Shield- Discontinue use of
unitif debdsshield is damaged.
CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
Cisanthe unitusing a daJ'npcloth
witha mild detergent.
Wipe off unitwith a clean dry cloth.
clean after every 5 hOUrsof operation.
Clean the cover and the area around
it to keep dirtfrom Pallingintothe
carburetor chamber when the cover
is removed.
* Remove partsas illustrated.
Wash the filter in soap and water,
* Altowfilterto drY.
o Replace parts.
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. ignitiontiming is fixed and
nonadjustable.
Twist,then pull off spark plug boot.
Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
- Replace with Champion RCJ-SY
spark plugand tighten witha 3/4 in.
sockst wrench (10-12 ft.-ibs),
Reinstallthe spark plug boot.
ADVANCINGTHECUTTINGLINE
Advanceline by tapping bottomof cut-
ting head lightlyon the groundwhile
engine is runningat full speed. A metal
blade attached tothe shieldwillcut the
lineto the proper length.
REPLACING THE LINE
* Pressthe Iocktabs and removecover.
. Remove the spool.
* Check the indexingteeth onthe spool
and hub forwear.
Usaacleanclothtowipetheinner/out-
ersurfaces of the spooland hub.
, Useonly.O8Oinch(2ram}diamsterline.
. Cuta_ngth oflineabout22feet(6.5m}.
. Bendthe lineat the midpoint.
Fs,°t
, Insertthebend intothe slotinthe inner
dm ofthe spool.
. Wind the line evenly and tighffyonto
the spool;,wind in directionof arrow
found on spool.
, Pushthe lineintothe notches,leaving
3-5 inches (8--12 cm) unwound.
o insertlineintotineexithoh_sas shown.
* Align notcheswiththe lineexitholes.
, Push the spool into the hub until it
osnaps into place.
Pull the ends of the line to seat the
spool in the hub.
Re-install the cover.
LockTab Unein
TJ Lineexithois notches
! !
Cover
Une exithole
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: The trimmer head wigbe
spinning duringmost ofthis procedure.
Wear your protective equipment and
observe all safety precautions.After
making mixture adjustments, recheck
idlespeed.
Carburetor adjustmentisc"nticaland if
done improperly can permanently
damage the engine as well as the cap
buretor. Ifyou requirefurther assis-
tance or are unsureabout performing
this procedure, call ourcustomeras-
sistance helpline at 1-800-235-5878.
Old fuel, a dirtyair filter, a dirtyfuel fil-
ter,orfloodingmay give the impres-
sionofan improperlyadjustedcarbu-
retor.Check these conditionsbefore
adjustingthe carburetor,
The carburetorhas beencarefully set
at the factory. Adjustments may be
necessary ifyou noticeany ofthe fol-
lowingcond_ons:
* Engine will notidle, See =idle Speed'
under adjustingprocedure.
, Enginedies or hesitatesinstead of
accelerating. See =Acceleration
Check" underadjusting procedure.
* Lossof cuttingpower.See =Mixture
Adjustment"underadjusting
procedure.
There are twoadjustmentscrews on
the carburetor.
_Umiter
CARBURETOR PRESETS
When making carburetorpreset adjust-
ments, do not force plasticlimitercaps
beyondstops or damage willoscur.
If carburetorpresetsare notneeded,
proceed to=Adjusting Procedure,Idle
Speed."
Toadjust presets:
Turn mixturescrew counterclockwise
untilitstops.
Turnthe idlespeed screwclockwise
untilitstops. Nowturn counterclock-
wise 4-I/2 rums.
Start motor, cut grassfor3 minutes,
and proceed tothe adjustment
section. Ifengine does notstart,
refer totroubleshootingchartor call
1-800-235-5878.
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if engine performanceis acceptable
at the preset positions,no further
adjustment isnecessary.
ADJUSTING PROCEDURE
idle Speed
Allow engineto idle.Adjustspeed until
engine runswithoutstalling.
Turn clockwiseto increase engine
speed if enginestalls ordies.
Turn counterclockwiseto decrease
speed.
Nofurther adjustments are necessary
if performance issstisfactory.
Mixture Adjustment "H"
DONOToperate engine at fullthrottle
for prolongedperiodswhile maidng ad-
justments`Damage tothe engine can
occur.Extend lineto the length allow
by the lineltmilorandcut some grass,
Based on performancewhile outting,
turnthe mixtureadjustmentin
1/16-turn inorementsasfollows:
Clockwiseuntilthe engine has good
power while cuttingwi_ no hesita-
tion,
Do not adjustby sound or speed, but
judge by howwell the engine per-
forms white cutting.
Counterclockwise ifthe engine has
speed butdies or Packspower while
cutting.
After completingadjustments, check
for acceleration. Reset ifnecessary.
Acceleration Check
Ifengine dies or hesitatesinstead of
accelerating,turn mixture adjustment
counterclockwiseuntilyou have
smooth acceleration. Recheck and ad-
just as necessaryfor acceptable per-
formance.
Prepare unitfor storage at end of sea-
son orif it willnotbe usedfor 30 days
or more.
WARNING:
Allow engineto cool, and secure the
unitbefore storing ortransporting.
Storeunitand fuel in a well venti-
lated area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparksor open flames from
water heaters, electro motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unitwithallguards in place.
Positionunitso that any sharp object
cannot a_identally cause injury,
Storeunitand fuel well outof the
reach of ohildren.
EXTERNAL SURFACES
Ifyour unit isto be storedfor a period
oftime, clean itthoroughlybefore stop
age, Store ina clean dryarea.
Lightly oil externalmetal surfaces.
FUEL SYS_M
Under Fueling Enginein the Operating
Sectionof this manual, see message
labeledIMPORTANTregardingthe use
of gasoholin yourengine,
Fuelstabilizerisan asceptabte alter-
nativein minimizingthe formation of
fuel gum depositsduring storage. Add
stabilizertothe gasoline in the fuel
tankor fuel storage container. Follow
the mix instructionsfoundon stabiF=zer
container, Run engine at least 5 min-
utes afteradding stabil[zar.
CRAFTSMAN40:1, 2-cycle engine oil
(air cooled) isalready blended with
fuel stabilizer. Ifyou donot use this
Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer
toyour fuel tank.
INTERNAL ENGINE
Remove spark plugand pour 1 tea-
spoon of 40:1, 2.cycle engine oil (air
cooled) through the sparkpJugopen-
ing. Slowlypull the starter rope 8 to
10 times to distributeoil.
Replace spark plugwith new one of
recommendedtype and heat range.
Clean air filter.
Check entire unitforloose screws,
nuts,and botts.Replace any dam-
aged, broken, orworn parts.
At the beginningofthe next season,
use onlyfreshfuel havingthe proper
gasolineto ell ratio.
OTHER
Do notstore gasolinefrom one sea-
son to another.
Replace your gasoline can if it starts
to rusL
11
T,OUB,ES.OOTSNGC.A,T
r ROUS
Enginewiltnot
start.
Enginewillnot
idle properly.
Enginewiiinot
accelemteo
lacks power,
or dies under
ra load.
Enginesmokes
excessively.
,_Lu,,,,,,
Engine runs hot
CAUSE REMEDY
•"Engineflooded. See "Starting Instructions."
Fuel tank empty. -"Filltank withcorrectfuel mixture.
. Spark plug notfiring, install newspark plug. .
Fuel not reaching ."Check for didy fuel rdter; rep=ace.
carburetor. Check for kinkedor splitfuelline;
repairor replace.
Compression low. * Contact your Service Dealer.
idlespeed settoo low. I"._djust idle speed screw ........
clockwiseto increase speed.
Idle speed set too high. i° Adjustidle speed screw co.unter-
close toreduce speea. ,
Carburetor requires See CarburetorAdjustments.
adjustment.
i*. Crankshaft seals worn.
Compress!On tow.
Air filterdirty.
Spark plug fouled.
Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Carbon build up.
Compression low.
,, ,,,,
° Choke partiallyon.
° Fuel mixture incorrect.
° Air filter dirty.
Carburetorrequires
adjustment.
Fuel mixture incorrecL
Spark plug incorrect.
Carburetor requires
adjustment
Carbon build up.
Contact your Sewice Dealer.
Contactyour Servic.e...Dealer.
,, Clean or replace air filter.
Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
See =carburetor Adjustments."
Contactyour Service Dealer.
Contact your Service Dealer.
Move choke to offposition.
Emptyfuel tank and refillwith
correct furl mixture.
Clean or replaceair filter,
'- See =Carburetor Adjustments."
* See "Fueling %ur Unit." .....
° Replace withcorrect spark plug.
* See =Carburetor Adjustments."
, Contactyour Service Dealer.
12
REPAIR PARTS
WARNING
All repairs, adjustments and
maintenance not described
in the Operator's Manual
must be perfprmed by qualb
fled serv,_copersonnel
SEARS MODEL 358.795310
4 11 5
ReL Pa_ No_
1. 530095176
2_ 530015966
8. 530038876
4, 530036515
5. 530036514
6, 530094673
7, 530015820
8. 530094847
' 9. 530094543
10. 530016152
11, 530095321
12. 530052286
1_ 530015814
_4, 53O069930
15. 530095604
DeSCription
Odve Shaft
S_ew
Tr_ger
Throttle Hs9. (Right)
T_ro_e Hsg. (Left)
Assist Hencfle
B_t-Handle/Shield
C_amp-HandlB
Dust Cup
W_ngn_t-Handle/S_isld
Drive Shaft Hsg. ASS"]
Line t3miter
Screw-une U_
Shield _ Ass'y=
(ind. 7.10.12 & 13)
Cutting Heed AsS'y,
{fncl,16-20)
Ref. Part No.
16. 530069876
17. 530094830
18. 530094827
19, 7185931
20. 530_J5503
2!, 530049844
22. 53004.9845
NOt ;hOwn
530084638
530047467
530C4_332
530052325
530_52324
530047500
DescdpUon
Hub.a,ss_y{lnds, 20)
Sp_ng
Release _tton
Spo_ w/the
Covar
Edge Guard
C_amp-MountTng
Operator Manua_
Shaft Warning Decal
instruction Decal
Fan Hsg. Decal
Sh_erd Decal
Stop Oecal
13
REPAIR PARTS
32
54
T
New Style
Reh Part No.
1. 530029395
2, 5300157/5
3. 530027523
4. 530015934
5. 530027569
6. 530015810
7. 5300192.33
8, C_tampbn
9, 530019194
10, 530015945
11.i 530014663
12 530014662
13 530069886
14, 530039163
15, 530036145
16. 530015954
17, 530015828
18_ 530027953
19. 530014532
29
31
53
56
5O
63
43
38 72 I'[
15
2
14 49
67
3
1
60
62--O
Description
_crew-Pug_
:tetatner-FuHey
_Screw-Shrd/FanHsg,
Street Handle
Screw
Gi_.sket--CyIinde_'/Carb.
SparkPlug{C-J-BY)
Gasket-Ca,do.
RetainerRing-C'case
LeadWire
Groundw'_'e
RywheelAas'y.
Igni_'onModule
Spac_-JgniLModute
Scmw~lgn_.Module
_asher- Flet
Ref. part No.
29.1 530053500
30. 53005-3499
31.
t 530016197
530042068
$2. _530049377
53_ 530019181
34. _30089909
65. 530069769
36. 5300160-[4
37. 530019223
38. 530069770
39. 5300158_2
40, 530038747
; 41. 53004,9118
42. 530015254 I Wave Washer
Descr;ptton Ref. Part NO.
Muffler B_ffie-Pudt 54,
Muffler _ffle-Rrst
Muffler 5p_ieg 5300699_9
Old Styte 530071609
New _yle 55, i5300f _47
Rear Shroud 56. 530014,362
Gasket--C'case 57. 530069616
Cylinder _t
O_'b. Adaptor 58, 5600147'29
Screw-Cerb Adptr,
G_ket-Cyfinder 59, 530038114
Cerbutetor hasy F3t 60. 56006977-[
(incl. Umiter Gap} 6f, 530016072
Screw-Flywtmel f12. 560015768
ChoY-eRata ! 63. 530069216
Choke Sht_ter 64. 530069262
65. 5300t6080
l:_scd_lon
Muffler Kit
(Ind. 27-31)
Old Style
NewStyle
Fue_CepAssy.
F_ Rck_pASSy
Engine Gasket K_t
(_n_.7,5,53,67)
C'¢as_/C'shafi Assy.
(in_, 10,1 _1,_-26}
Om_f SW_C_
Fan HsgJShroud Assy
Screw-Pinch Clamp
Locknu_-P;n_ Gl_mp
Fuel Ijne-TanktPrimer
Rope Kit
Screw
3_ive Coupling
3ran!_shaf_ Ass'y.
20, 530069615 [Connecting Rod Assy.
2-[, 530049903 PL_on R_ng
22, 530014861 Crankcase _ssy.
: (incl.lO & 23-26)
23, 530032125 lanerBeating
24, 530032124 Outer Bearing
25, 530019179 C'caseSeal
26, 560015941 ReL RingJC'shaf_
27 530036578 Mufffer P_ody
68;I 56oo_7 Muffler Cover
4,3,i 560015352 Cho_e Sp_ce_
44. 530015867 5cmw,-Carburet_r
45. 5300_6569 Fil_er Plate
46. 530036575 Air Fll_er Foam
47. 530036558 Air Fd_er Co_.z
48. _530015966 Screw-Air BOX
49. 536066744 Thro_e Cable Assy
50. 5-30049933 Fuel Tank Ass'y,
51. 530615953 Screw-Cylinder
52. 530036793 ShroUd tso]etet
53. 530069247 L_e Kit-Ca_b_urge
14
66. 530089400 Starter Pulley Kit
67. ! - Spark An'ester Kit
530069360 Old SPJle
530071290 New _'yte
68, 560015'[62 Piston Pin Retaitter
69. 530069756 P_stc_ Kit
(Ind. 21,68 & Pin)
70, ;30023817 Sprfilg Starter Dog
71. _30036792 ISeletot-Ccankcas_
72. 530038582 Air Box
REPAIR PARTS
Carburetor Assembly Kil Number #530069770
2
KIT
I
ReL part No. _ Description
i
1. 5_04 Um_t_.r
2, 530069460 Carburetor Repair Kit
(KIT = CONTENT_
3_ 5,30069844 Gasket/Diaphragm
( i. = CONTENTS)
15
For in-home major brand repair Service:
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-800-4-MY-HOME_' (I-800-469-4663)
Para pedir servieio de reparaci6n a domicilio -- 1-800-676-5811
In Canada for all your service and parts needs call
Au Canada pour tout [e service ou tes pi_ces "" 1-800-665-4455
For the repair or replacement parts you need:
Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week
PartsDirect
1-800-366-PART (i-80o-366-7278)
Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio -- 1-800-659-7084
For the locationof a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area:
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-800-488-1222
For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement
or to inquire about an existing Agreement:
Call 9 am - 5 pro, Monday - Saturday
1-800-827-6655
SEARS
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Craftsman 358795310 Owner's manual

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