Craftsman 358.796390 Operator's Manual page 12

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FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPE-
RATION section of this manual, see
message labeled IMPORTANT
regarding the use of gasohol in your
engine. Fuel stabilizer is an accep-
table alternative in minimizing the
formation of fuel gum deposits during
storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline
in fuel tank or fuel storage container.
Follow the mix instructions found on
stabilizer container. Run engine at
least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.
ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 te-
aspoon of 40:1,2-cycle engine oil
(air cooled) through the spark plug
opening. Slowly pull the starter
rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
Replace spark plug with new one
of recommended type and heat
range (see REPLACE SPARK PLUG
section).
Clean air filter.
Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any
damaged, 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 se-
ason to another.
° Replace your gasoline can if it st-
arts to rust.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1-800-235-5878 for assistance.
NEED SERVICE PARTS?
Contact your dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
J_WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perfor-
mingall of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require
operation of the unit.
TROUBLE CAUSE
Engine will not 1. ON/OFF switch in the
start. OFF position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Compression low.
Engine will 1. Carburetor requires
not idle adjustment.
properly.
2. Crankshaft seals
worn.
3. Compression low.
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 an authorized service dealer.
1. See "Carburetor Idle Speed
Adjustment" in Service and
Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
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