Fueling; Trouble Shooting - Craftsman 358.797450 Operator's Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
SYMPTOM CAUSE
Engine wili not start 1. Fuel tank emptY.
or will run only for 2. Engine flooded.
a few seconds 3. Spark plug not firing,
after starting. 4+ Fuel not reaching carburetor.
5. Carburetor requires adjustment,
6. Stop switch off.
7. None of the above.
Engine will not iclle........................ 1. Idle speed set too fast or too sJow.
properly, 2. Low speed mixture requires adjustment.
3, Crankshaft seals worn,
4, Compression low.
5. None of the above.
Engine will not 1. Air fiiier dirty.
accelerate, lacks 2, Spark plug fouled.
power, or dies 3. Carburetorrequires adjustment.
under a load, 4. Muffler outlets plugged.
5. Compression tow.
6. None of the above.
Engine smokes 1. Air fii{er dirty.
excessively. 2+ Fuel mixture, incorrect.
3. High speed mixture requires adjustment.
4. Choke partially on.
Engine runs hot. t. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. High speed mixture set too low (Lean),
3. Spark plug incorrect.
4. Muff+oroutlets plugged.
5+ None of the above.
Blade turns"at 11 Idle speed requires adjustment. .....
idle speed. 2. Throttle cable binding.
3. Clutch requires repair.
Blade stops under a 1. Blade not engaged+
load or does not 2. Carburetor requires adjustment.
turn when engine 3. Clutch requires repair,
is accelerated
CORRECTION
1. Fill tank with correct fuei mixture.
2, See "Starting Instructions."
3, Install new plug/check fgnition switch.
4, Replace fuel filter; inspect fuel line.
5. See "Carburetor Adjustments?
6. Move switch to the "START" position.
7. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
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1. See "Carburetor Adjustments."
2. See "Carburetor Adjustments."
3. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept,
4. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
5. Contact your Sears Service Center/Depto
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace spark plug and re-gap.
3. See =Carburetor Adjustments,"
4. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
5. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
6. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept,
1. Clea[_' o r replace air fifter.
2. Refuel with correctfuel mixture.
3. See =Carburetor Adjustments."
4. Rotate choke to "Off position.
1. See "Fueling Your Unit;
2. See "Carburetor Adjustments, _
3. Replace with correct plug.
4. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
5. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
1. See =Carburetor Adjustme'nts,."
2. Replace or repair throttle cable,
3. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
1. Check gearbox.
2. See "Carburetor Adjustments+"
3, Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement,
If you need assistance, contact your SEARS Service Center/Department or the
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE at 1.800o235-5878,
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