Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.794251 Operator's Manual page 12

• Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, broken,or wom parts.
• At the beginningof the next season,
use only Iresh fuel having the proper
gasoline'to oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one sea-
son to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts
to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-
ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require
TROUBLE
Engine wilt not
start.
Engine will
not idle
propedy.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Engine runs
hot.
operation of the unit.
CAUSE REMEDY
1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON.
1. ON/OFF switch in OFF
position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not fidng.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires
adjustment,
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled,
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4, Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustmenL
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
2, See =Starling a Rooded 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. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
1. See =Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
! 2. Contact Sears Service Center.
3. Contact Sears Service Center.
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 Center.
5. Contact Sears Service Center.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture,
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. See =Carburetor Adjustmen_ in
Service and Adjustments Section.
1. See =Fueling Engine" in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. See =Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
4. Contact Sears Service Center.
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