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8458-9502008-001

06/18

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Visit our website: www.craftsman.com

Used under license

CAUTION: Before using this product,

read this manual and follow all its Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions.

Operator’s Manual

 SAFETY

 ASSEMBLY

 OPERATION

 MAINTENANCE

4-Cycle 
1.62 cu in. (26.5 cc) Engine
HANDHELD BLOWER

Model No. 154.58973*

*The last digit of the model number varies.

Summary of Contents for 154.58973

Page 1: ...w craftsman com Used under license CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Operator s Manual SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE 4 Cycle 1 62 cu in 26 5 cc Engine HANDHELD BLOWER Model No 154 58973 The last digit of the model number varies ...

Page 2: ...ers on U S Forest Land and in the states of California Maine Oregon and Washington All U S Forest Land and the state of California Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443 Oregon and Washington require by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and or grass covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor maintained in effective working order or the engine be constructed e...

Page 3: ...from the fueling source and site before starting the engine DO NOT smoke Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill Operate this unit only in a wellventilated outdoor area WHILE OPERATING Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet current ANSI ISEA Z87 1 standards and are marked as such Wear ear hearing protection when operating this unit Wear a fac...

Page 4: ...of the blown air could damage tender plants Never attempt to clear a clogged air intake opening while the unit is running Keep hair fingers and all other body parts away from moving parts and openings OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS Maintain the unit with care All service other than the maintenance procedures described in this manual should be performed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer Never rem...

Page 5: ...sistant and puncture resistant soles UNLEADED FUEL Always use clean fresh unleaded fuel OIL Refer to operator s manual for the proper type of oil DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT WARNING It has been proven that fuel containing greater than 10 ethanol will likely damage this engine and void the warranty ON OFF STOP CONTROL ON START RUN ON OFF STOP CONTROL OFF or STOP PRIMER BULB Push primer bulb fu...

Page 6: ...anual 1 EPA warrantly letter 1 Torx wrench 1 Spark plug wrench 1 60 ml bottle of oil SPECIFICATIONS Engine type Air Cooled 4 Cycle Displacement 1 62 cu in 26 5 cc Spark plug gap 0 025 in 0 31 in 0 6 0 8 mm Lubrication SAE 30 Oil Crankcase lubrication capacity 2 03 oz 60 ml Fuel tank capacity 9 47 oz 280 ml Approximate unit weight no fuel 9 26 lbs 4 2 kg Volume of air moved 410 CFM 697 m3 h Air blo...

Page 7: ...alling the Lower Blower Tube 1 Align the slots on the lower blower tube with the bumps on the lower end of the upper blower tube Fig 2 2 Install the lower blower tube onto the upper blower tube Fig 2 3 While holding the upper blower tube twist the lower blower tube clockwise until it locks into place Fig 2 REMOVING THE BLOWER TUBE S Removing the Upper Blower Tube 1 Twist the upper blower tube coun...

Page 8: ...il separate forming acids when stored ALWAYS use fresh fuel less than 30 days old NOTE Dispose of old fuel according to federal state and local regulations Using Blended Fuels If using a blended fuel Always use fresh unleaded gasoline Use the fuel additive STA BIL or an equivalent WARNING DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT It has been proven that fuel containing greater than 10 ethanol will likely d...

Page 9: ...n squeeze the throttle control the choke lever will return to the Choke Off position Continue squeezing throttle control to operate the blower IF the engine does not start begin the starting procedure with step 3 IF the engine fails to start after a few attempts squeeze the throttle control to return move the choke to the Choke Off position Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion...

Page 10: ...e the unit only at reasonable hours not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed Comply with times listed in local ordinances Usual recommendations are 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m Monday through Saturday To reduce noise levels operate the unit at the lowest speed needed to do the job Limit the number of pieces of power equipment used at any one time Use rakes or brooms to loos...

Page 11: ...ll hole NOTE DO NOT overfill the crankcase 6 Wipe up any oil that may have spilled 7 Reinstall the oil fill plug NOTE Make sure the O ring is in place on the oil fill plug Fig 9 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune up NOTE Some maintenance procedures may require special to...

Page 12: ... AIR FILTER Failure to maintain the air filter can result in poor performance or can cause permanent damage to the engine Engine failure due to improper air filter maintenance is not covered by the product warranty Cleaning the Air Filter 1 Open the air filter cover press in the lock tab and swing the backplate straight down Fig 12 2 The filter is centered on an attachment pin in the backplate Pry...

Page 13: ...uld damage the cylinder 4 Inspect the spark plug If the spark plug is cracked fouled or dirty replace it with replacement part Newstar AM5C or a NGK CMR5H or an equivalent spark plug 5 Use a feeler gauge to set the air gap at 0 025 0 31 in 0 6 mm 0 8 mm Fig 14 6 Install the spark plug in the cylinder head Tighten the spark plug with a 5 8 inch socket turning it clockwise until snug NOTE If using a...

Page 14: ...tip the unit and drain the fuel into an approved container Reinstall the fuel cap 2 Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls This ensures that all fuel has been drained from the carburetor 3 Allow the engine to cool Remove the spark plug and put 5 drops of any high quality motor oil into the cylinder Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute the oil Reinstall the spark plug 4 Thorough...

Page 15: ...DLE The air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filter The fuel is old over 30 days Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel The idle speed is incorrect Adjust the idle speed THE ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE The fuel is old over 30 days Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel The air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filter THE ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS The fuel is old over 30 days Drain...

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