Craftsman 536.797571 Owner's Manual page 19

TROUBLE
Difficult starting
Engine runs erratic
Cuffing blade fails to
turn
Blade falls to cut
properly
Excessive vibration
TROUBLE SHOOTING
CAUSE
Stale fuel
Defective spark plug
Clogged fuel filter
Blockedfuel line or empty fuel tank
Carburetorout of adjustment
Fouled sparkplug
Clogged air cleaner
Jammed due to foreign object
Looseblade
DefectiveV-belt
Defectivequill bearings
Damaged or worn blade
Loose parts
CORRECTION
Drain fuel tank. Fill with fresh fuel.
Clean and re-gap spark plug.
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Replace fuel filter.
Clean fuel line; check gas tank.
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Have carburetor adjusted.
Clean and adjust gap.
Tap clean or replace air cleaner.
Clear obstruction,
Tighten blade retainingnut.
Replace the V-belt.
Replace the bearings.
Reverse blade or replace blade.
Stop engine immediately;tighten all bolts. If
vibrationcontinues, take the unit intothe
nearest SEARS Service Center.
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