How to Tune Up a 4-Cylinder Craftsman Weedwacker

After storing your 4-cyclinder Craftsman weedwacker in your garage or shed during the winter time, it's important to tune up the machine so that it works properly before using it. For example, you will want to remove any dirt from the inside parts and exterior of the weedwacker. Problems starting the mower before a tune up could also be due to bad gasoline or lack of gas and also the filter or spark plugs could be dirty or damaged.

Gasoline
Phillips screwdriver
Dish soap
Flathead screwdriver
Socket wrench
Cloth
Paper towels

Instructions

- 1
  Turn off your weedwacker if it's on. Unscrew the gas cap on the side of the weedwacker and add gasoline to fill it up if it is low.
- 2
  Remove the fours screw over the motor cover using a Phillips screwdriver. Lift up and remove the cover.
- 3
  Pull out the air filter and wash it with warm running water and dish soap if it needs to be cleaned.
- 4
  Squeeze any excess water that remains in the filter and place the filter back into the weedwacker.
- 5
  Remove the two screws from the hood over the spark plug near the bottom of the motor using a flathead screwdriver. Lift off the hood and set it aside.
- 6
  Insert a socket wrench into the connection end of the spark plug in order to pry it off.
- 7
  Clean the spark plug using an old cloth and wire brush. Replace the plug with a new part if it is broken.
- 8
  Reconnect the hood and reinsert the two screws. Place the motor cover back and reinsert the four screws into the cover.
- 9
  Clean off the rest of the exterior of your weedwacker using a wet cloth in order to remove any debris. Dry off the weedwacker with a dry cloth or paper towels.

Tools to Reseed a Lawn

Leaf Mulch Vs. Wood Mulch

Lawn Tools