Craftsman 316.794611 Operator'S Manual Download

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

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CAUTION: Before using this product,

read this manual and follow all its Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions.

Operator’s Manual

• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• ESPAÑOL, P. 21

4-Cycle
Electric Start Capable
HANDHELD BLOWER

Model No. 316.794611

Summary of Contents for 316.794611

Page 1: ... A Visit our website www craftsman com CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Operator s Manual SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE ESPAÑOL P 21 4 Cycle Electric Start Capable HANDHELD BLOWER Model No 316 794611 ...

Page 2: ...ine This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor If it requires replacement contact a Sears Parts Repair Service Center to install the appropriate muffler assembly Read the operator s manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and or bystanders CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING This product contains a chemical known t...

Page 3: ...m or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill Operate this unit only in a well ventilated outdoor area WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited Take the following precautions 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 face mask or dus...

Page 4: ...NS BLOWER SAFETY Do not insert anything into the air openings blower tube or nozzle Do not operate the unit if any of the air openings or tubes are blocked Keep the air openings free from dust lint hair and anything else that may reduce airflow Do not operate the unit without the blower tube securely attached Do not use the unit to spray liquids especially flammable or combustible liquids such as ...

Page 5: ...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 fully and slowly 10 times CHOKE CONTROL 1 FULL choke positio...

Page 6: ...d such as spark plugs or filters Product damage resulting from user attempts at product modification or repair or caused by product accessories Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain the product according to all supplied instructions Preventive maintenance or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture contaminated or stale fuel This warranty is void if this pro...

Page 7: ...Plug Gap 0 025 in 0 635 mm Spark Plug Champion RDZ4H or equivalent plug Lubrication SAE 30 Oil Crankcase Oil Capacity 2 37 oz 70 ml Fuel Tank Capacity 14 oz 414 ml Approximate Unit Weight No fuel 10 5 11 5 lbs 4 8 5 2 kg Air Volume measured at outlet upper tube lower tube nozzle 450 430 430 295 cfm 12 12 12 8 m3 min Air Speed Peak measured at outlet upper tube lower tube nozzle 120 125 120 205 mph...

Page 8: ...ld align with the tabs on the nozzle Fig 3 REMOVING THE BLOWER TUBE S AND NOZZLE Removing the Upper Blower Tube 1 Insert a flat head screwdriver into the tube lock Turn the screwdriver counterclockwise 1 4 turn and hold it in place Fig 4 2 Twist the upper blower tube counterclockwise until it unlocks from the blower outlet Fig 4 3 Remove the upper blower tube from the blower outlet Removing the No...

Page 9: ...intenance Schedule Fig 5 Oil Fill Plug Oil Fill Hole O Ring USING THE RIGHT FUEL The use of old fuel is the most common cause of performance problems Use only fresh clean unleaded gasoline NOTE This unit has a four cycle engine DO NOT mix oil with gasoline Definition of Blended Fuels Today s fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol methanol or MTBE ether Alcohol blended f...

Page 10: ... the engine WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable Ignited vapors may explode Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank Do not smoke while filling the tank Keep sparks and open flames at a distance from the area WARNING Remove the fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place WARNING Add fuel in a clean...

Page 11: ... the throttle control or keep the cruise control in the HI fast position Fig 6 Move the choke lever to Position 3 Fig 7 and continue warming the engine for an additional 60 seconds The unit may be used during this time NOTE Once the engine is properly warmed the cruise control may be adjusted and the throttle control can be used normally IF the engine does not start begin the starting procedure wi...

Page 12: ...ueeze the throttle control Remove the Speed Start accessory from the unit 12 Squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise control to the HI fast position Fig 6 Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds 13 Continue to squeeze the throttle control or keep the cruise control in the HI fast position Fig 6 Move the choke lever to Position 3 Fig 7 and continue warming the engine for a...

Page 13: ...ly 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 loosen debris bef...

Page 14: ...il Fill Hole O Ring Fig 12 Oil Fill Line CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL 1 Stop the engine and allow it to cool 2 Set the unit on a flat level surface such as a workbench or table NOTE Failure to keep the engine level may result in oil overfill 3 Clean the area around the oil fill plug Fig 11 to prevent debris from entering the oil fill hole 4 Unscrew the oil fill plug 5 Look into the oil fill hole use a f...

Page 15: ...ile the engine is still warm The oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities 1 Clean the area around the oil fill plug Fig 11 to prevent debris from entering the oil fill hole 2 Unscrew the oil fill plug 3 Tip the unit vertically to pour the oil out of the oil fill hole and into a container Fig 13 Allow ample time for complete drainage NOTE Dispose of the old oil according to federal state...

Page 16: ...ouled or dirty replace it with replacement part 753 05784 a Champion RDZ4H or an equivalent spark plug 5 Use a feeler gauge to set the air gap at 0 025 in 0 635 mm Fig 17 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 torque wrench torque to 110 120 in lb 12 3 13 5 N m Do not over tighten 7 Reattach the sp...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...uel The air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filter PROBLEM SOLUTION 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 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 spark plug is fouled ...

Page 19: ... from a Sears representative Think of us as a talking owner s manual Once you purchase the Repair Protection Agreement a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service You can call anytime day or night or schedule a service appointment online The Repair Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period we will provide a...

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