Craftsman 358.350801 Instruction Manual page 17

rectly (seeillustrations) toprevent
damage tothesaw. T he exhaust
outlet m ust f ace thechain brake
(bar s ide) o fthesaw.
Outlet
Exhaust _'_ Cover"
Outlet __
Exhaust Outlet must face chain
brake (bar side) of chain saw
10. Inspect the muffler gasket and re-
place if damaged.
11. Reinstall backplate, outlet guide,
muffler gasket, and muffler using
muffler bolts. Tighten until secure.
12. Reinstall bolt cover and Iocknut.
Tighten securely.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced
each year to ensure the engine starts
easier and runs better. Ignition timing
is fixed and nonadjustable.
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Remove the cylinder cover.
3. Pull off the spark plug boot.
4. Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
5. Replace with Champion CJ-7Y
spark plug and tighten securely with
a 3/4 inch socket wrench. Spark plug
gap should be 0.025 inch.
6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.
ScreWrk_._ _ _ Cylinder
Spa _//_ver
Plug Boot _ _'//./'_'_
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REPLACE FUEL FILTER
To replace the fuel filter, drain your unit
by running it dry of fuel. Remove fuel
cap and its connected retainer from
tank. Pull filter from tank and remove
from line. Replace and reassemble.
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_IWARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance,
service, or adjustments except for car-
buretor adjustments.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening requires special
tools. You can purchase sharpening
tools at Sears or go to a professional
chain sharpener.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
_IWARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The
chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving.
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during the first 15 minutes of operation.
You should recheck your chain tension
frequently and adjust the chain tension
as required. See CHAIN TENSION sec-
tion.
Replace the old chain when it becomes
worn or damaged. Use only the Low-
Kickback replacement chain specified in
the repair parts list. The correct replace-
ment bar and chain is also specified on
a decal located on the chain saw.
See your Sears Service Center to re-
place and sharpen individual cutters
on your chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
2. Remove chain brake nuts.
3. Remove chain brake.
Chain
Brake
\ Clutch Drum
Chain Brake
_ -,_ ---- Nuts
4. Turn adjusting screw on bar coum
terclockwise to move the tensiom
ing rack as far as it will go toward
the front of the bar.
5. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum
until guide bar stops against clutch
drum sprocket.
6. Remove the old chain.
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