Background
The Craftsman Blower 316.794802 is a 4-cycle backpack blower designed for outdoor use. Manufactured by Ryobi America Corp for Sears under the Craftsman brand, this blower is equipped with a 32 cc air-cooled engine that operates at a speed of 6,500-7,500 RPM. The blower also features a manual spring return throttle and a spark arrestor. The fuel tank capacity of the blower is approximately 26 oz (769 ml).
This blower is not only used for clearing leaves and debris from lawns, gardens, and other outdoor spaces, but also for tasks requiring high-powered air movement, such as drying wet surfaces. It comes with a rocker switch ignition type, and an electronic ignition system. The machine's crankcase oil capacity is 3.04 oz (90 ml), and it runs on unleaded fuel. The Craftsman Blower 316.794802 also uses a diaphragm, all-position carburetor for fuel intake. Its starting mechanism features a spring assist starting auto rewind system. The Craftsman Blower 316.794802 is designed for durability, reliability, and repairability, and is built to last.
Technical Specifications
- Engine Type: Air-Cooled, 4-Cycle
- Displacement: 1.95 in.3 (32 cc)
- Operating RPM: 6,500-7,500 rpm
- Idle Speed RPM: 3,800-4,400 rpm
- Ignition Type: Electronic
- Ignition Switch: Rocker Switch
- Valve clearance: 0.003-0.006 in. (0.076-0.152 mm)
- Spark Plug Gap: 0.025 inch (0.635 mm)
- Lubrication: SAE 30 Oil
- Crankcase Oil Capacity: 3.04 oz (90 ml)
- Fuel: Unleaded
- Carburetor: Diaphragm, All-Position
- Starter: Spring Assist Starting TM Auto Rewind
- Muffler: Baffled with Guard
- Throttle: Manual Spring Return
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 26 oz (769 ml)
Warranty
The Craftsman Blower 316.794802 comes with a warranty that covers any defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. If the product fails within this time frame, customers can return it to any Sears store, Parts & Repair Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair or replacement if repair is not possible. However, it's important to note that the warranty only applies for 90 days from the purchase date if the blower is used for commercial or rental purposes. The warranty specifically covers defects in material and workmanship and does not cover expendable items that can wear out from normal use, repairs necessary due to accidents or failure to operate/maintain the product according to instructions, preventive maintenance, or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture or contaminated/stale fuel. To claim the warranty, customers need to bring the defective product to a designated Sears location. It's worth mentioning that this warranty provides specific legal rights to customers, and they may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.