Craftsman 358.796131- 26.2CC Trimmer User Manual


 
3. SPLASH DEFLECTOR -- Figure 4
a. Locate the raised "V" ridge on the splash
deflector into the indented "V" slot on the
drive shaft housing. Figure 4.
b. Rest the bottom of the splash deflector on top
of the drive shaft housing shoulder above the
dust cup.
NOTE: The bottom of the splash deflector
must rest on top of the shoulder of the drive
shaft housing.
c. Make sure the splash deflector is aligned
toward the:engine as shown in Figure 5.
d. Install the bracket and screws as shown in
Figure 4.
e. _Tighten the screws evenly and secu rely with a
3/8 inch wrench or a slotted screwdriver.
NOTE: It is possible that a smallspacewillbe seen
between the bracket and the splashdeflector when
4. ASSIST HANDLE -- Figure 5
a. Align the assist handle onthe drive shaft hous-
ing above the decal(s), making surethe handle
curves back toward the engine. Figure 5.
b. Firmly push the assist handle over the drive
shaft housing.
c. Install the assist handle bolt, washer, and
knob as shown in Figure 5.
NOTE: Makesure the screwisplaced onthe sideof
the handle withthe hex-shapedscrew opening,
d. Holdthe unitinthe operatingPositionand adjustthe
handleupor downthe'drive Shafthousingtoa posi-
,tion comfortableforthe user.
e, Tighten theknobby hand only,+.; +. .....
NOTE: The assist handle can be rotated from leftto
rightallowingthe cuttinghead tobe tilted.Tilting the
angle ofthe cuttinghead is usefulwhentrimmingor
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_ SPLASH DEFLECTOR
III
Figure 5
ENGINEINFORMATION
A,: FUELINGYOUR UNIT ...._:_ _ :+
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1. FUEL MIXTURE
, . _ . :
require_;:_ifuel mixture Ofregularunleaded gaso-
line and ahigh qualltyengine oil specially made for
2-cycleair-cooled engines. The internaldesignofthe
2-cycleenginerequireslubricationof moving parts,This .....
!ubric=i0 nisp[0videdwhenyouusethe recommended
mixture of gasol ineand oil.
Using the correct measure of gasoitne to ollisvery
important. Too much oit in'the mixture will foul the
sparkplug.
ICAUTION: I Too little oll will cause the engine to
overheat and become seized. _
Always mix the fuel thoroughly in acontainer since
the gasoline and oil do not readily combine. Donot
tryto mix fueldirectlyinthe fuel tank.
a. DONOTUSE:_ _..._'
.
,e•BIAOIi.:[Boating-lnStitUte _of+Amei+ic_)+
- Does not have proper additives for air-cooled
2-cycle engines and can causedamage to your
unit. ..............
AUTOMOTIVE OIL --
. .' ;
--Does not haveproper additives for 2-cycle
engines and can cause damage.
GASOLINE CON;rAINING ALCOHOL
(High Test, Premium or Gasohol) --
-- Stiffens critical carburetor fuel metering
elements and causes engine damage
from _overheating. + '
-- Increases vapor lock(causes hardstarting).
-- Attracts watercausmg corros=on_damage
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