• Throttle Lever - Ensure throttle lever
functions
properly by moving the
throttle lever to the STOP position.
Make sure engine stops; then restart
engine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Do not use unit if fuel tank
shows signs of damage or teaks.
• Vacuum Bag - Do not use vacuum
bag if it is torn or damaged.
INSPECT
AND CLEAN
UNIT
AND LABELS
• After each use, inspect complete
unit
for loose or damaged
parts.
Clean
the unit using a damp cloth with a
mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN
AIR FILTER
3. Replace with Champion
CJ-6Y
spark plug and tighten securely
with a 3/4 inch socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
REPLACE
FUEL FILTER
To replace fuel filter, drain unit by run-
ning it dry of fuel, then remove fuel
cap/retainer
assembly
from tank. Pull
filter from tank and remove it from the
fuel line. Install new fuel filter on fuet
line; reinstall parts.
Line
J
Screws
Air Filter
A dirty air filter decreases
engine per-
formance
and increases fuel consump-
tion and harmful emissions.
Always
clean after every 5 hours of operation.
Cleaning
the air filter:
1. Clean the cover and the area
around it to keep debris from falling
into the carburetor
chamber when
the cover is removed.
2.
Remove parts as illustrated.
NOTE:
Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable
sotvent. Doing so
can create a fire hazard or produce
harmful evaporative
emissions.
3.
Wash the filter in soap and water.
4.
Allow filter to dry.
5.
Apply a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze
filter to distribute
oil.
6.
Reptace parts.
REPLACE
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark ptug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better.
Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Igni-
tion timing is fixed, nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2.
Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
Fuel Filter
CHECK
MUFFLER
MOUNTING
SCREWS
Once each year, ensure muffler
mounting screws are secure and tight-
ened properly to prevent damage.
Mounting
1. Loosen and remove the 2 screws
from the muffler cover.
2. Remove the muffler cover.
3. Tighten the 2 muffter mounting
screws securely.
4. Reinstall
muffler cover and 2
screws. Tighten securely.
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
There is no screw for idle adjustment
on your blower. The throttle tever is
used to control engine speed.
The
throttle lever can be ptaced in one of
four positions:
STOP, IDLE or
_.
FULLTHROTTLE or _,
and one inter-
mittent position.
If your engine will
not run propedy or you require further
assistance,
contact your Sears Service
Center or call our customer assistance
help line at 1-800-235-5878.
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