External Surfaces; Fuel System; Internal Engine; Troubleshooting - Craftsman 358.797931 Operator's Manual

• Store unit with all guards in place.
Position unit so that any sharp object
cannot accidentally cause injury.
o Store unit and fuel well out of the
reach of children.
EXTERNAL SURFACES
° If your unit is to be stored for a period
of time, clean it thoroughly before
storage. Store in a clean dry area°
o Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under Fueling Engine in the Operating
Section of this manual, see message
labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use
of gasohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable altema-
tire in minimizing the fomlation of fuel
gum deposits during storage. Add stabi-
lizer to gasoline in fuel tank or fuel stor-
age container. Follow the mix instructions
found on stabilizer container. Run engine
at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.
CRAFTSMAN 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil
(air cooled) is already blended with fuel
stabilizer. If you do not use this Sears
oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your
fuel tank.
INTERNAL ENGINE
= Remove spark plug and pour I tea-
spoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) through the spark plug open-
ing. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to
10 times to distribute oil.
o Replace spark plug with new one of
recommended type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.
° Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, broken, or worn parts.
° At the beginning of the next season,
use only fresh fuel having the proper
gasoline to oil ratio°
OTHER
° Do not store gasoline from one sea-
son to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts
to rust.
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
CAUSE
o 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
Ioado
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Engine
runs hot,
°
°
@
°
o Compression low. •
• Carburetor requiresadjustmenL •
• Crankshaft seals worn. °
° Compression low.
• Air filter dirty.
• Spark plug fouled.
= Carburetorrequiresadjustment, °
- Carbon build up. °
° Compression low.
. Choke par'dallyon. o
• Fuel mixture incorrect. ,
° Air filter dirty° °
° Carburetor requires adjustment. •
• Fuel mixture incorrect. °
• Spark plug incorrect.
° Carburetor requiresadjustment_ •
° Carbon build up. °
REMEDY
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;
repot or replace_
Contact Sears Service.
See "Carburetor Adjustments."
Contact Sears Service.
Contact Sears Service.
Clean or replace air filter.
Clean or replace spark plug; re*ga
See "Carburetor Adjustments."
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."
See "Fueling Your Unit."
Replace with correct spark plug,
See "Carburetor Adjustments."
Contact Sears Service.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good
judgement. If you need assistance, contact your Sears Service Center/Depart-
ment or call the Customer Assistance Helpline at 1-800-235-5878,
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