Storage – Craftsman 358.79104 User Manual
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Make adjustments with the unit sup
ported so the cutting attachment is off
the ground and wifi not make contact
with any object. Hoid the unit by hand
whiie running and making adjustments.
Keep aii parts of your body away from
the cutting attachment and muffler.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until
engine runs without trimmer head
moving or spinning (idle too fast) or
engine stalling (idle speed too slow).
• Turn idle speed screw clockwise to
increase engine speed if engine
stalls or dies.
• Turn idle speed screw counterclock
wise to decrease engine speed if
trimmer head moves or spins at idle.
f WARNING: Recheck the idle
speed after each adjustment. The
trimmer head must not move or spin at
idle speed to avoid serious injury to
the operator or others.
If you require further assistance or are
unsure about performing this proce
dure, contact your Sears Service Cen
ter or call our customer assistance
help line at 1 -800-235-5878.
STORAGE
O
WARNING: Perform the follow
ing steps after each use:
• Allow engine to cool 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.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at end of sea
son or if it will not be used for 30 days
or more.
If your unit is to be stored for a period
of time:
• Clean the entire unit before lengthy
storage.
• Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces,
FUEL SYSTEM
Empty the fuel system before storage
for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas
tank, start the engine and let it run un
til the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA
TION section of this manual, see mes
sage labeled
IMPORTANT
regarding
the use of gasohol in your engine.
Fuei 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 3 min
utes after adding stabilizer.
Craftsman 40:1,2-cyde 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,
ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea
spoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) through the spark plug
opening. Slowly pul! 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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