Troubleshooting - Craftsman 358.351210 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
_, WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing
all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require opera-
TROUBLE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power.
or dies under
a load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Engine runs
hot.
tion of the unit.
CAUSE
1. Ignition switch off.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
7. None of the above.
1. Idle speed settee high
or too low.
2. Low Speed Mixture
requires adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compression tow.
5. None of the above.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Exhaust ports or muf-
fler outlets plugged.
5. Compression low.
6. None of the above.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. High Speed Mixture
requires adjustment.
5. Crankcase leak.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. High Speed Mixture
set too lean.
4. Exhaust ports or muf-
tier outlets plugged.
5. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
6. Fan housing/cylinder
fins dirty.
7. None of the above.
1. Move ignition switch to ON.
2. See "Difficult Starting" 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 sprit fuel line;
repair or replace.
6. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
7. Contact Sears Service.
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
3. Contact Sears Service.
4. Contact Sears Service.
5. Contact Sears Service.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.
3. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
4. Contact Sears Service.
5. Contact Sears Service.
6. Contact Sears Service.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
5. Contact Sears Service.
1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct plug.
3. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
4. Contact Sears Service.
5. Clean spark arrestor screen.
6. Clean area.
7. Contact Sears Service.
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