Troubleshooting; Warranty - Craftsman 358.797202 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing
any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that require
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start.
operation of the unit.
CAUSE
1. Engine flooded.
Engine will not
idle properly.
2.
3.
Engine will not 1.
accelerate, 2.
lacks power, or
dies under a
3.
load.
4.
5.
Engine smokes 1.
excessively. 2.
3.
4.
Engine runs hot. 1.
2.
3.
4.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug cot firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Compression low.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Crankshaft seals worn.
Compression low.
Air filter dirty.
Spark plug fouled.
Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Carbon build up.
Compression low.
Choke partially on.
Fuel mixture incorrect.
Air filter dirty.
Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Fuel mixture incorrect.
Spark plug incorrect.
Carburetor requires
adjustment
Carbon build up.
REMEDY
1. See "Difficult Starting" in Operation
section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact Sears Service.
1. See Service and Adjustments
section.
2. Contact Sears Service.
3. Contact Sears Service.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
3. See Service and Adjustments
section.
4. Contact Sears Service.
5. Contact Sears Service.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. See Service and Adjustments
section.
1. See "Fueling Engine".
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. See Service and Adjustments
section.
4. Contact Sears Service.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environ-
mental Protection Agency and Sears,
Roebuck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased
to explain the emissions control sys-
tem warranty on your lawn and garden
equipment engine. All new utility and
lawn and garden equipment engines
must be designed, built, and equipped
to meet the stringent anti-smog stan-
dards. Sears must warrant the emis-
sion control system on your lawn and
garden equipment engine for the peri-
ods of time listed below provided there
has been no abuse, neglect, or im-
proper maintenance of your lawn and
garden equipment engine. Your emis-
sion control system includes parts
such as the carburetor and the ignition
system. Where a warrantable condition
exits, Sears will repair your lawn and
garden equipment engine at no cost to
you. Expenses covered under warran-
ty include diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY
COVERAGE: If any emissions related
part on your engine (as listed under
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List)
is defective or a defect in the materials
or workmanship of the engine causes
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