Troubleshooting - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 316.731970 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 cutting head is bound with 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
The outside temperature is above 90˚ F
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TROUBLESHOOTING

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 and clean the cutting head
Clean or replace the air filter
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Clean or replace the air filter
Replace the spark plug
Move the choke lever to Position 2, press the primer bulb 10 times,
squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope until the unit
starts. Run the unit for 2-5 minutes. The unit may be used during
this time. Then move the choke lever to Position 3.
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