Troubleshooting Chart - Craftsman 358.350270 Operator's Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
• Ignition switch off.
• Engine flooded.
• Fuel tank empty.
• Spark plug not firing.
• Fuel not reaching
carburetor=
Engine will not
idle properly.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
Engine smokes
excessively.
Engine runs
hot.
Oil inadequate
for bar and
chain
lubrication.
• Carburetor requires
adjustment.
• None of the above.
• Idle speed set too high
or too low.
• Low Speed Mixture
requires adjustment.
• Crankshaft seals worn.
• Compression low.
• None of the above.
• Air filter dirty.
• Spark plug fouled.
• Carburetor requires
adjustment.
• Exhaust ports or muf-
fler outlets plugged.
• Compression low.
• None of the above.
• Choke partially on.
• Fuel mixture incorrect.
• Air filter dirty.
• High Speed Mixture
requires adjustment.
• Crankcase leak.
• Fuel mixture incorrect.
• Spark plug incorrect.
• High Speed Mixture
set too lean.
• Exhaust ports or muf-
fler outlets plugged.
• Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
• Fan housing/cylinder
fins dirty.
• None of the above.
• Oil tank empty.
• Oil pump or oil filter
clogged.
• Guide bar oil hole
blocked.
• Move Ignition switch to ON.
• See "Starting Instructions."
• Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
• Install new spark plug.
• Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
• See "Carburetor Adjustments."
• Contact Sears Service.
• See "Carburetor Adjustments."
• See "Carburetor Adjustments."
• Contact Sears Service.
• Contact Sears Service.
• Contact Sears Service.
• Clean or replace air filter.
• Clean or replace plug
and regap.
• See "Carburetor Adjustments."
• Contact Sears Service.
• Contact Sears Service.
• Contact Sears Service.
• Adjust choke.
• Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
• Clean or replace air filter.
• See "Carburetor Adjustments."
• Contact Sears Service.
• See "Fueling Your Unit."
• Replace with correct plug.
• See "Carburetor Adjustments."
• Contact Sears Service.
• Clean spark arrestor screen.
• Clean area.
• Contact Sears Service.
• Fill oil tank.
• Contact Sears Service.
• Remove bar and clean.
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