Troubleshooting; Warranty - Craftsman 358.797251 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing
any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that require
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start.
Engine will not
idle properly.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
load.
Engine smokes
excessively.
Engine runs hot.
operation of the unit.
CAUSE
1. Ignition switch off.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Compression low.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build up.
5. Compression low.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment
4. Carbon build up.
REMEDY
1. Move Ignition switch to ON.
2. See "Difficult Starting" in Operation
section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
6. Contact Sears Service.
1. See Service
and Adjustments section.
2.
3.
1.
2.
Contact Sears Service.
Contact Sears Service.
Clean or replace air filter.
Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
See Service and Adjustments section.
4. Contact Sears Service.
5. Contact Sears Service.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. See Service and Adjustments section.
1. See "Fueling Engine".
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. See Service and Adjustments section.
4. Contact Sears Service.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-
LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental
Protection Agency and Sears, Roebuck
and Co., U.S.A., are pleased to explain
the emissions control system warranty
on your lawn and garden equipment en-
gine. All new utility and lawn and garden
equipment engines must be designed,
built, and equipped to meet the stringent
anti-smog standards. Sears must war-
rant the emission control system on your
lawn and garden equipment engine for
the periods of time listed below provided
there has been no abuse, neglect, or im-
proper maintenance of your lawn and
garden equipment engine. Your emis-
sion control system includes parts such
as the carburetor and the ignition sys-
tem. Where a warrantable condition ex-
its, Sears will repair your lawn and gar-
den equipment engine at no cost to you.
Expenses covered under warranty in-
clude diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY
COVERAGE: If any emissions related
part on your engine (as listed under
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