Craftsman 919.763010 - Manual (Page 13)

• Reinstall the oil fill cap or plug and tighten securely.
Service Air Cleaner
NOTE: Do not use petroleum solvents, e.g., kerosene,
which will cause the cartridge to deteriorate. Do not use
pressurized air to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can
damage the cartridge.
To service air cleanerfollow these steps:
1. Unscrew cover screws. Remove cover and air cleaner
assembly.
2. Remove cartiridge from cover, then retainer
(if equipped) and pre-cleaner.
To service pre-cleaner, wash in liquid detergent and
water. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth. Saturate in engine
oil. Squeeze in clean, absorbent cloth to remove all
excess oil. Replace if very dirty or damaged.
To service cartridge, clean by tapping gently on a flat
surface. Do not oil cartridge. Replace if dirty or dam­
aged.
NOTE: Do not use petroleum solvents, e.g., kerosene,
which will cause the cartridge to deteriorate. Do not use
pressurized airto clean cartridge. Pressurized air can
damage the cartiridge.
3. Reassemble pre-cleaner or retainer (if equipped.)
Place in cover with pre-cleaner mesh side toward
cartridge. Place cartridge in retainer in cover.
4. Push cover and air cleaner assembly squarely onto
base (tabs must be in slots, if equipped) and hold
firmly. Tighten cover screws securely.
Do not clean engine with a forceful spray of water
because water could contaminate fuel system. With
a brush or cloth clean finger guard after every use to
prevent engine damage caused by overheating.
Before running engine, clean muffler area to remove all
combustible debris.
Clean and Replace Spark Plug
Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or
once each year, whichever comes first. This will help
your engine to start easier and run better.
PRE-C LEANER
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Keep engine and parts dean!
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