How To Replace The Spark Plug On A Craftsman Leaf Blower Repair Guide

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                          20 - 30 minutes

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Spark Plug

Set your blower down on a clean, flat surface.
The spark plug is located at the rear of the machine by the engine.

Set your blower down on a clean, flat surface.

The spark plug is located at the rear of the machine by the engine.

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Step 2

Where the finger is pointing in the picture is the spark plug injector boot.
Remove the injector boot to expose your spark plug.
Your spark plug should be immediately in front of you in the engine.

Where the finger is pointing in the picture is the spark plug injector boot.

Remove the injector boot to expose your spark plug.

Your spark plug should be immediately in front of you in the engine.

Step 3

Use your 5/8" socket attached to a socket wrench to unscrew the spark plug from the engine.

Use your 5/8" socket attached to a socket wrench to unscrew the spark plug from the engine.

Step 4

Now, your spark plug should be removed completely and you should now see a hole where the spark plug used to be.

Now, your spark plug should be removed completely and you should now see a hole where the spark plug used to be.

Step 5

Insert the new spark plug into the hole and tighten it a bit with your fingers to find the threads.
Use the 5/8" socket wrench to tighten the spark plug until it is snug.
Be careful not to overtighten the spark plug, as you can damage it by applying too much torque.

Insert the new spark plug into the hole and tighten it a bit with your fingers to find the threads.

Use the 5/8" socket wrench to tighten the spark plug until it is snug.

Be careful not to overtighten the spark plug, as you can damage it by applying too much torque.

Step 6

Inspect the area and make sure the spark is in level.
Replace the spark plug injector boot to cover the spark plug.
Now that you’ve successfully changed out your old spark plug with a new one, follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the side of the blower and make sure it starts up properly.
If it starts up, then you’re done!

Inspect the area and make sure the spark is in level.

Replace the spark plug injector boot to cover the spark plug.

Now that you’ve successfully changed out your old spark plug with a new one, follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the side of the blower and make sure it starts up properly.

If it starts up, then you’re done!

Now that you’re done, your blower should now work. If there are any questions on how to reassemble your blower you can follow the instructions below:

You should follow these instructions in reverse. First, you’ll insert the spark plug into its correct spot, then you’ll take the injector coil cover and put it back on, and finally you’ll follow the instructions on the side of the blower to start it.

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