Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.796120 Instruction Manual page 19

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
,_WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-
ing all of the recommended remedies below except 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
t. ON/OFF switch in OFF
position.
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Stale fuel.
5. Waterinfuel.
6. Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
7. Spark plug not firing.
8. Fuel not reaching
carbureto_
9. Air in fuel lines.
t. Choke lever in FULL
CHOKE position.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
3. Stale fuel.
4. Crankshaft seals worn.
5. Compression low.
t. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Choke lever in FULL
CHOKE position.
4. Stale fuel.
5. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
6. Carbon build*up on
muffler outlet screen.
7. Too much oil in engine.
8. Engine not warmed up in
cooler temperature.
9. Cutting line assembled
incorrectly or line length
incorrect.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Too much oil in engine.
3. Oil migration from incorrecl
storage or transportation.
1. Spark plug incorrect.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
3. Debris clogging starter
housing.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
REMEDY
1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON position.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Fill fuel tank.
4. Drain tank and carburetor and refill
with fresh, clean fuel.
5. Drain tank and carburetor and refill
tank with fresh gasoline.
6. Connect wire to plug.
7. Install new spark plug.
8. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
9. Press primer bulb to remove air from
fuel lines.
t. Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE.
2. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
3. Drain tank and carburetor and refill
with fresh, clean fuel.
4. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
5. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug and regap.
3. Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE.
4. Drain tank and carburetor and refill
with fresh, clean fuel.
5. See °Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
6. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
7. Check oil level. Drain to proper level.
8. Run unit for longer period.
9. Check line assembly and length.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Check oil level. Drain to proper level.
3. Allow unit to sit 24 hours in correct
storage position, or remove spark
plug, pull rope 2 - 3 times, then re-
place spark plug. Pull rope until
engine starts.
1. Replace with correct spark plug.
2. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
3. Clean starter housing area.
4. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
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