Troubleshooting - Craftsman C410 Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
The fuel tank is empty
The primer bulb was not pressed enough
The fuel is old (over 30 days)
The spark plug is fouled
THE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
The air filter is dirty
The fuel is old (over 30 days)
The idle speed is incorrect
THE ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
The fuel is old (over 30 days)
The tines are bound with dirt or grass
The air filter is dirty
THE ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
The fuel is old (over 30 days)
The air filter is dirty
The spark plug is fouled

TROUBLESHOOTING

If further assistance is required, contact an authorized service center.
SOLUTION
Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel
Press the primer bulb 10 times or until fuel is visible
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Replace the spark plug
Clean or replace the air filter
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Adjust the idle speed
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Stop the engine, remove the spark plug, and clean the tines
Clean or replace the air filter
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Clean or replace the air filter
Replace the spark plug
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