IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not ThrowAway Operator's Manual Model No. 358.797923 358.797951 358.797983 358.797962 358.797991 Always Wear Eye Protection CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CRRFTSNRN° 22cc/32cc 2-CYCLE ENGINE 155/170 Air Velocity GASOLINE BLOWER DANGER: READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
SAFETY RULES CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT i SPARK PLUGTO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS° V • inspectthe entire unit before each use for worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts.. Do not use until the unit is in proper working order. • Keep the outside surfaces free of oil and fuel. • Never start or run unit inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
SAFETY RULES WARNING: THIS POWER UNIT CAN BE DANGEROUS! THIS UNIT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR BLINDNESS TO THE OPERATOR AND OTHERS.THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE FOLLOWED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY IN USING THIS UNIT.THE OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT.
PRODUCT CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Gasotine Blower. tt has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. YELOGITY 358.797962 ................... 350 cu. fL/m[n. 358797983 & ......................................... 360 cur ft/m[n. ENGINE RPM Operating............................................... 7000-7600 Idle........................................................ 3800-4600 FUEL/OIL MIX RATIO.......................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ........................................................................................... 2 Customer Responsibilities ................................................................. 14 Product Specifications ....................................................... o4 Service and Adjustments ............................................................. 17 Warranty ............................................................................. 4 Storage ........................
CARTON CONTENTS Parts packed separately in carton Vacuum Bag 358.797983, 358.797951 & 358,797991 Operator's Manual Upper Vacuum Tube _._% 358.797983, 358,797951 & 358.797991 _ //_"'_/_"_ L / _ Lower Vacuum Tube /J'358.797983, 358.797951 _ & 358°797991 & EIbowTube / 358.797983, 358.797951 & 35&797991 .=....f2-Cycle I1 _ Engine Oil Assist Handle 358.797983, 358.797951 & 358797991 Powerhead "_"-_oncentrator Nozzle 358.797951 & 358.
ASSEMBLY HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR BLOWER WARNING: Stop the engine before opening the vacuum inlet door or attempting to insert or remove the vacuum tubes. The engine must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades. BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY (Fig. 1) • Locate the two locking tabs on the side of the blower tube.
ASSEMBLY VACUUM TUBE ASSEMBLY (Fig. 4, 5, 6 & 7) Locking Tabs • Remove the blower tube from the engine_ Page 7 = Set the unit, blower outlet up, on a flat surface.. Open the vacuum inlet cover as follows: - Insert a screwdriver into latch area. -Gently twist the tip of the screwdriver and open the vacuum inlet cover with your other hand. =Hold open vacuum inlet cover and align the grooves on the upper vacuum tube with the locking tabs inside the vacuum inlet.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR BLOWER (Fig. 8) READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR BLOWER. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, ---- Throttle Lock & Guard 4_ Spark Plug On/Off Switch Assist Handle on Some Models (See Hardware Chart) / Trihggtlele _-___ Choke Lever r Blower Tube Flare Nozzle .i .
OPERATION BLOWER SAFETY SAFETY WARNING: THE BLOWER CAUSES OBJECTS TO BE THROWN VIOLENTLYoTHE OPERATOR MUST WEAR A SAFETY FACE SHIELD OR GOGGLES, ALWAYS WEAR HEAVY, LONG PANTS AND BOOTS. KEEP OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15 METERS) AWAY, THIS UNIT WILL THROW OBJECTS. KEEP OTHERS INCLUDING CHILDREN, ANIMALS, BYSTANDERS AND HELPERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15 METERS) AWAY FROM THE OPERATOR AND UNIT_ STOP THE ENGINE IF YOU ARE APPROACHED.
OPERATION OPERATING TIPS BLOWER TIPS • Always work going away from solid objects such as walls, trees, automobiles, and fences.. o Clean corners by starting in corners and moving outward to flat areas to prevent an accumulation of debris which could fly into face.. o Be careful when working near plant&The force of the air could damage tender plants • Direct air flow by directing the nozzle down or to one side_ - Vary the air flow by adjusting your grip on the throttletrigger.
OPERATHON BEFORE STARTING _hb 40:1 2-CYCLE ENGINE AIR-COOLED ENGINE OIL CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is strongly recommended_ This oil is specially blended with fuel stabilizers for increased fuel stability (extends fuel life up to 5 times longer') and reduced smoke. BEARNING: SURE TO READ THE FUEL SAFETY INFORMATION IN THE SAFETY RULES SECTION ON PAGE 20FTHIS MANUAL, BEFORE YOU BEGIN.
OPERATION STOPPING YOUR ENGINE = Move the on/off switch to the "Off" position = If engine does not stop, move the choke _everto the "Full Choke" position,, DANGER: WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE, HOLD THE UNIT AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 11. DO NOT SET THE UNIT ON ANY SURFACE EXCEPT A CLEAN, HARD AREA WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. DEBRIS SUCH AS GRAVEL, SAND, DUST, GRASS, ETC.
CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE RESPONSiBiLiTiES SCHEDULE I Before After Fill in dates as you complete regular service Every Eve;i;l¥e ar 'yl Service Dates 25 Hrs, Check for damaged or worn parts ..... t, i ...............
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES EVERY 5 HOURS CLEAN AIR FILTER (Fig. 13) EVERY 25 HOURS CLEAN AND INSPECT SCREEN CAUTION: TO AVOID CREATING FIRE HAZARD AND PRODUCING HARMFUL EMISSIONS, DO NOT CLEAN FILTER IN GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE SOLVENT.
CUSTOMER REPLACE RESPONSIBILITIES FUEL FILTER (Fig. 15 & 16) Retainer The fuel filter should be replaced after each season, Never operate your unit without a fuel filter,,Be careful not to damage fuel line while removing the fuel filter, • Run fuel tank dry of fuel before proceeding with this step,. o Remove fuel cap and allow it to hang to side of motor_ • Using a small pair of needle nose pliers, grasp fuel cap retainer, holding it in tank opening and pull out.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS STARTER ROPE (Fig. 17,18,19, 20, 21,22, & 23) • Remove the 5 screws from the pulley housing, then remove the pulley housing and pulley from the engine DOARNING: NOT REMOVE THE PULLEY WHEN REPLACING THE STARTER ROPE. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN SERVICING THE STARTER ROPE. THE RECOIL SPRING, LOCATED BENEATH THE PULLEY, IS UNDER TENSION. IF THE SPRING POPS OUT, SERIOUS INJURY CAN RESULT. _ Remove Screws Replace the starter rope if the rope breaks or is badly worn.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Pulley Ratchet - Rope Retainer Screw/Washer, /,,V"" Metal .1__ Grommet \ \ \\_._ fjl ,%, Screw Retainer Rope Tail Figure 21 Figure 22 • Guide rope inside the puIley, then through pulley hole. Figure 20_ • Wrap rope counterclockwise around the pulley ratchet and tuck the loose end back under the rope, leaving about a 1 inch tai_next to the retainer tib_The end of the rope should not go more than 1/4" past the end of the retainer rib.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improperly can permanently damage the engine as well as the carburetor. Please read all instructions and consult the Trouble Shooting section of this manual before beginning this process. If the engine does not operate according to these instructions after repeating the adjusting steps, do not use the unit. For further assistance, please call our customer assistance hotline at 1-800-235-5878.
STORAGE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage, Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container_ Always follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer containers Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor: Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the season or it will not be used for 30 days or more, WARNING: ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL, AN
TROUBLE TROUBLE SHOOTING SHOOTaNG POINTS CHART SYMPTOM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not start or will only run only for a few seconds after starting. 1. Fuel tank empty_, 2., Engine flooded, 3 Spark plug not firing,, 4. Fue! not reaching carburetor. 5, Carburetor requires adjustment, 6o None of the above,, 1 2. 3 4, 5 6 Engine will not idle properly, 1, Carburetor set too fast or too slow. 2o Carburetor requires adjustment, 3,. None of the above.. , See "Carburetor Adjustments? 2.
REPAIR PARTS SEARS BLOWER - MODELS 358.797923, 358.79795, 358.
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REPAIR PARTS j i i i i ........i Carburetor .i.i. i i i i Assembly Part Number 530--069644 i u ui (_-141A) _(/20 / I 1 Carb, Repair Kit 2 19 5,_,_' /6 7 10 17 Carb_ Gasket Kit I8 Key No, Part No. Description Key No. .......,,,,j,, J ,,,,,,,,,, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 530-035014 530-035165 530-035016 530-035375 530-035376 530-035217 530-035218 530-035166 530-035164 530-035203 530-035208 Part No.
CRRFTSMRN° 22 cc/32 cc 2-CYCLE ENGINE 155/170 Air Velocity GASOLINE BLOWER Operator's anual Model No. 358,797923 358.797951 358.797983 358.797962 Each Gas Blowed_has its own model number, The model number for your unit will be found on a decal attached to the uniL 358.