Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.791041 Operator's Manual page 17

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-
ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require
unit to be operating.
TROUBLE CAUSE
Engine will not 1. ON/OFF switch in
start. OFF position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Engine will 1. Carburetor requires
not idle adjustment.
properly. 2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
Engine will not 1. Air filter dirty.
accelerate, 2. Spark plug fouled.
lacks power,
or dies under 3. Carburetor requires
a load. adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low.
Engine 1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
smokes
excessively. 2. Air filter dirty.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Engine runs 1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
hot.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
REMEDY
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
2. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" 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 (see back cover).
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Clean or replace air filter.
Clean or replace plug
and regap.
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1.
2.
3.
4.
See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
section.
Replace with correct spark plug.
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
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