Troubleshooting - Craftsman 358.795660 Operator's Manual

Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) is already blended with fuel sta-
bilizer. 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 1 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.
• 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 season
to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to
rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing
all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require opera-
TROUBLE
Engine will
not start.
tion of the unit.
CAUSE
1. Engine flooded.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
REMEDY
1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" 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.
5. Compression tow.
Engine will 1. Carburetor requires adjustment. 1. See Service and Adjustments section.
not idle 2. Crankshaft seals worn. 2. Contact Sears Service.
properly. 3. Compression low. 3. Contact Sears Service.
Engine will 1. Air filter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air filter.
not acceier- 2. Spark plug fouted. 2. Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
ate, lacks 3. Carburetor requires adjustment. 3. See Service and Adjustments section.
power, or
dies under 4. Carbon build up. 4. Contact Sears Service.
a toad. 5. Compression tow. 5. Contact Sears Service.
Engine 1. Choke partially on. 1. Adjust choke.
smokes 2. Fuel mixture incorrect. 2. Empty fuel tank and refitl with
excessive- correct fuel mixture.
ly. 3. Air filter dirty. 3. Clean or replace air fitter.
4. Carburetor requires adjustment. 4. See Service and Adjustments section.
Engine 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. 1. See "Fueling Engine."
runs hot. 2. Spark plug incorrect. 2. Replace with correct spark ptug.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment. 3. See Service and Adjustments section.
4. Carbon build up. 4. Contact Sears Service.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good
judgment. If you need assistance, contact your Sears Service Center or call the
Customer Assistance Helpline at 1-800-235-5878.
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