Troubleshooting - Craftsman 316.2927 Operator's Manual

Problem
Engine fails to start
Engine flooded
Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats
Occasional skip (hesitates)
at high speed
Idles poorly
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest Sears service center or other
qualified service center or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Cause
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Ignition switch is OFF (O).
3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
4. Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough.
5. Engine flooded.
6. Faulty spark plug.
1. Too much gasoline primed through
engine.
1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
3. Vent in gas cap plugged.
4. Water or dirt in fuel system.
5. Dirty air filter.
6. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Engine oil level low.
2. Dirty air filter.
3. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Spark plug gap too close.
1. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too
wide.
2. Carburetor improperly adjusted.
3. Dirty air filter.
1. Connect wire to spark plug.
2. Turn switch to ON (I).
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5-7
times.
5. Use starting procedure with choke lever
in the Open (C) position.
6. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
1. With the choke lever in the Open (C)
position.
2. Squeeze the throttle control to the wide
open position.
3. Place right foot on the right side of
cultivator wheel.
4. Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 5 times
or until engine starts.
5. With tines off the ground, depress the
throttle lever against the upper handle
to increase engine speed and rotate
tines.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline
3. Clear vent.
4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5. Clean or replace air filter.
6. See qualified service center.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. See qualified service center.
1. Adjust gap to .025".
1. Reset gap to .025" or replace spark
plug.
2. See qualified service center.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
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Remedy